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An Evening in Juneau

Juneau, the capital city of “The Last Frontier,” is a blend of Native American heritage and legacy of mining industry. Though city grew slowly and steadily but it has come a long way. Juneau’s population of 30,000 becomes a gigantic bash several times each week when the cruise ships pull into port and let the passengers arrive in port in this wilderness wonderland. Within few hours travelers can discover every corner of the glacier, experience Native Tlingit Indian culture, eat a world-class meal, and buy internationally renowned artworks.

Juneau’s remoteness has also protected it from over-commercialization. The “San Francisco of the North” has a beautifully intact historic district that wends between scenic Gastineau Channel and the peak of Mount Roberts. Don’t miss this beautiful wonderland…

The Jazz City, Chicago

With unlimited attractions and activities , Chicago has something for everyone. Visit all the legendary sights,  then catch a show in the theater district or a Cubs game at historic Wrigley Field, followed by a late night visit to a blues club or jazz bar. Culture chasers will delight in the numerous museums, including the prestigious Art Institute and the Chicago Historical Society. Families will find plenty to do at Navy Pier and to explore at the Field Museum and the Lincoln Park Zoo.

You could spend all day strolling through Hyde Park or shopping along the Magnificent Mile. Discover vibrant ethnic neighborhoods, architectural landmarks, delicious restaurants and world-class hotels. From the top of the Sears Tower to the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago offers so much to do, visitors keep coming back for more. Indeed, far from being a Second City, Chicago is now more than ever “everybody’s kind of town.”

Visting Portsmouth

Slip into your walking shoes, breathe in the ocean air and set out to discover this quaint nautical town. You can connect with any of several organized walking tours or discover on your own. Portsmouth is filled with old homes and museums, and you will have your pick of enthralling historic sites. Climb aboard the USS Albacore, a retired U.S. Navy submarine offering tours and exhibits. Watch an 18th-century garden, striking stairway and period furniture at the Moffatt Ladd House, the home of William Whipple, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, or follow a costumed guide through the John Paul Jones House, home of the Revolutionary War naval hero.

For a wider look at the city’s history, stopover at Strawbery Banke Museum, where over 40 buildings have been amassed to portray Portsmouth life from 1695 to 1950, complete with costumed actors. If you know architecture, Portsmouth’s array of Colonial, Federalist and Neo-classical styles will overwhelm you. Weary of walking? Sit down for a meal at one of Portsmouth’s fine eateries or relax on a narrated harbor or whale-watching cruise. Discover the maritime city, and enjoy your share of fun.

Weekend at Louisville

Every year, horse buffs move to Louisville and Churchill Downs, the renowned home of the Kentucky Derby. Nestled on the banks of the Ohio River, Louisville combines small-town charm with urban sophistication. The city itself has been rejuvenated with a lively riverfront district that features the fascinating Riverfront Plaza. Visitors can take stroll on luxurious river cruises aboard The Belle or The Star.

Louisville is blessed with a vibrant arts scene, featuring the Kentucky Center for the Arts, as well as several fine museums and annual festivals. Food freaks can enjoy savoring food at more than 2500 restaurants, highlighted by the festive “Restaurant Row” on the Bardstown Road corridor. Don’t miss other nearby parks for hiking, biking and fossil finding.  City has a lot to offer, take a break from monotonous life and spend your weekend in Louisville.

Weekend at Louisville

Every year, horse buffs move to Louisville and Churchill Downs, the renowned home of the Kentucky Derby. Nestled on the banks of the Ohio River, Louisville combines small-town charm with urban sophistication. The city itself has been rejuvenated with a lively riverfront district that features the fascinating Riverfront Plaza. Visitors can take stroll on luxurious river cruises aboard The Belle or The Star.

Louisville is blessed with a vibrant arts scene, featuring the Kentucky Center for the Arts, as well as several fine museums and annual festivals. Food freaks can enjoy savoring food at more than 2500 restaurants, highlighted by the festive “Restaurant Row” on the Bardstown Road corridor. Don’t miss other nearby parks for hiking, biking and fossil finding.  City has a lot to offer, take a break from monotonous life and spend your weekend in Louisville.

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Niagara Falls, New York

A well-known place for getting wowed or soaked in the middle of natural grandeur, Niagara Falls draws inquisitive visitors and adventurous honeymooners from around the world. The superb main attraction - more than six million cubic feet of water cascading over a rocky crest - sits partially in the United States and partially in Canada. The U.S. side has recently been busy promoting other activities to lure visitors.

Settings like the Aquarium of Niagara offer unlimited fun for parents and children both. Outdoor adventure activities include hiking, biking, fishing and camping can be found at the Niagara Falls State Park. The storied history of attempts to conquer the majestic Falls is captured at the Daredevil Museum; the Schoellkopf Museum concentrates on the history and geology. There’s more to the Falls than, well, the Falls, including a range of hotels and restaurants, from budget to upscale. This awe-inspiring region makes for an exciting and multi-faceted getaway.

Cherish your vacations at Niagara falls.

A picnic with Apples at Apple Hill

Apple Hill is lush orchards and productive vineyards, all with their individual reasons to visit. Breathe in the delicious aromas breezing from bakeshops and sense the country flavors of forest and earth. Hear children laughing as they enjoy sweet and juicy apples, creamy turnovers or a slice of famed “Apple Hill cake”.
This is going to be a different country farm experience. You can see apple cider being made, pick your own apples or pumpkins, find the perfect Christmas tree, choose local crafts, or just relax under a favorite apple tree in one of the many picnic sites on the “Hill”.
“Apple Hill features shopping and eating all in one convenient area. That’s at least half of life’s basic pleasures right there. ” comment from a visitor. You must also take a chance to visit it at least once.

The World of Coca Cola - An ultimate The World of Coca Cola - An ultimate destination for Coke lovers!destination for Coke lovers!

If you ever had a desire to see Coke distillers, your dreams come true. You can tour The world of Coca Cola and explore the whole process of making of Coke. Visitors can spend between an hour and 90 minutes discovering The World of Coca-Cola Pavilion. In other words, tourists pass through and are digested by the Pavilion leisurely, enjoyably, until it relinquishes them through its gift shop.
Once you step in, happy, smiling hosts offer you a cheery greeting and point you in the direction of the giant glass elevators, which whisk you heavenward to where the exhibits begin. There you see the black cola pouring into various size bottles.
Besides, the manufacturing of Coca Cola there is some of the exciting stops to see on your World of Coca-Cola® tour. Barnes Soda Fountain, where an old-fashioned “soda jerk” demonstrates how an early Coca-Cola was prepared and served. Classic television commercials for Coca-Cola are aired spanning over fifty years.  Don’t miss the eight bottles that World of Coca-Cola features in this unusual collection.
Freak out at The World of Coca Cola….

Kittery, enjoy ultimate fun of life here!

If you are on north route from New Hampshire, you will reach Maine at Kittery, a coastal town. As small as it is, this first town of the most thinly populated state east of the Mississippi also offers the prevalent collection factory outlet malls in New England. If you are a shopping buff, being in Kittery is like hitting the jackpot.
Beyond Kittery is a necklace of coastal communities: York; Ogunquit; Wells; and the Kennebunks. Ogunquit is renowned for its beautiful beach, and is one of the most attractive walk around village towns anywhere. The streets are lined with beautiful inns, shops, galleries and eateries of all kinds. Wells is a calm town with numerous lodgings, picturesque ocean overlooks, a beach and a harbor. Kennebunkport is another charismatic village which became famous for being the summer White House during the Bush administration. Interestingly, in the first summer of Bush’s presidency, many travelers avoided Kennebunkport fearing traffic jams that never came. Just up the coast, Old Orchard Beach beckons with excitement. The downtown is active with the Old Orchard Beach Pier, a waterslide, arcades and restaurants. Old Orchard Beach is truly a great family area. Experience the most wonderful beaches and villages of America and tour Kittery in Maine!