Ranked as one of the 7 great buildings in America, the Hoover Dam hydroelectric dams also be recognized as national historic wonders, annually attracts millions of tourists to visit. Hoover Dam visitors often arrive by road. On the way to Las Vegas, turn right on a path called “Lake Mead Drive,” to the small city…
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The Seven Wonders of Oregon
Mt. Hood From a separation, the snow-topped top of Mt. Hood looks amazing, however it’s stunningly better very close. It gloats year-round skiing at Timberline Lodge, completely clear snow capped lakes, perfect trekking and climbing, ice caverns to investigate, and shocking tough wild all around. Whether you need to hit the inclines or make tracks…
New York – activities for Family and Kids
Bronx Zoo Fordham Road The Bronx (718) 367-1010 Daily 10-5: April-Oct. Rest of the year: 10-4:30 The biggest zoo in the US has 4,000 animals, a children’s zoo , and a monorail. Newest addition: a $43 million Congo Gorilla Forest. Brooklyn Children’s Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue Crown Heights, Brooklyn (718) 735-4400 Wed.-Fri. 2-5; Sat., Sun….
New York – attractions
Overview No other city has such a diversity of people and cultures as New York City. Within the boundaries of its five boroughs lies a microcosm of the whole world. Visitors can move along the bustling sidewalks of Chinatown, visit the Greek tavernas of Astoria, the Old World Russian restaurants and clubs of Brighton Beach, the Italian communities of Little Italy…
New York – city info, how to get, events
Main information Population Metropolitan area: 8,643,437 City Center population: 7,420,166 Visitors 33 million annually Elevation 131 Feet Area New York City ( Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Richmond) 301 square miles Area of Manhattan: 22.7 square miles Languages English, but in many areas of the City languages other than English predominate Time Zone Eastern Time (GMT…
Aspen – activities for Family and Kids
Ashcroft Ghost Town Ten miles south of Aspen Exit Highway 82 to Castle Creek Road 970 925-3721 Guided tours June, July, August Tues-Sun at 11am and 1pm Admission charged. This town offers a glimpse into “the good old days” through the remains of a once flourishing town. The boarded up log cabins don’t look as…
Aspen – attractions
Overview Not long ago, a “ski vacation” in the Rockies meant downhill skiing and nothing else. A vast array of exciting activities now share the spirit of winter fun at Aspen: dog sledding, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, ballooning, paragliding, ice climbing, and even fishing. Snowboarding continues to grow in popularity, especially on the 42 trails at…
Aspen – city info
Main information Population 5,000 (Aspen Village) Elevation 7,937 ft. Location 31/2 – 4 hours west and slightly south of Denver in northwestern Colorado. Entry into Aspen involves crossing mountain passes from any direction. In winter, if driving into the area, have 4 wheel drive and snow tires available on your vehicle. Alternative: Take the airport…
Albany – activities for Family and Kids
Henry Hudson Planetarium 25 Quackenbush Square at Clinton and Broadway East Downtown 518-434-5132 Saturday program at 11:30am, 12:30pm Admission charged A good place to start any orientation of the state capital is this center, which also boasts a special child-friendly planetarium tour of the night sky at the weekend. Rubinstein Museum of Science and Technology…
Albany – attractions
Overview Albany offers something for everyone. The lively capital city of New York State is full of surprises. For the sports enthusiast, there are hockey, football, and basketball at the Pepsi Arena. For those who prefer something quieter, there are many museums and historic buildings to tour. Visitors have several options. Guided tours by trolley,…