Showing posts with label Attractions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Attractions. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Salt Lake City Entertainment and Attractions

There are lots of traveler attractions at Salt Lake City. Visitors to this town can look forward to a good treat. The attractions range from architectural and historical buildings, musical theaters, parks, museums to all-inclusive malls with something for everyone.

If you are looking to visit this town on a free time / sight-seeing mission, here are some of the attractions and entertainment spots you need to contain in your "must see" list.

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Temple Square
This is by far the most visited locations in the city, and the Utah state by extension. The fancy why is so is because the quadrate is literally accessible and it's presence to other Mormon historical attractions like the Temple, The Historical family Library, and the Tabernacle.

All in all, traveler can visit about 20 attractions from here without taking too much time and without the fuss of having to voyage long distances.

The Gateway Shopping Mall
This is an all-in-one mall which houses discrete shops, restaurants, movie theaters, museums. It offers more than just a shopping experience. There are discrete arts and exhibition centers for the art lovers to indulge themselves, while the music lovers will find Depot a most delightful experience. Critics rate it as one of the best music theaters in this part of the world.

The Hogle Zoo
For the nature and animal lovers, the Hogle zoo will be an excellent choice. The Zoo dates back to 1931 and is home to over 800 animals. The zoo charges a small entry fee to help with the upkeep, and is the most visited paid-for-attraction in Salt Lake City.

Salt Lake City Entertainment and Attractions

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Monday, August 22, 2011

10 Attractions to See When Visiting Arizona

Arizona, which is a southwestern state is well-known for its desert landscapes including the Grand Canyon, but more northern parts of the state are covered with pine-covered hills and mountains.

Apart from its natural landscapes, there are many exciting places to visit in the state, including:

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1. FBR Open (in Scottsdale): A nationally televised golf tournament that takes place at the Tournament Players Club at Scottsdale in late January each year.

2. Grand Canyon: What can be said? One of the wonders of the natural world, the Grand Canyon is a spectacular deep natural gorge carved by the Colorado River.

3. Hall of Flame (in Phoenix): A museum dedicated to the history of firefighting.

4. London Bridge (in Lake Havasu City): This bridge once carried traffic over the River Thames in London, England. The bridge was purchased by developer Robert McCulloch, who relocated it to Arizona.

5. Mission San Xavier del Bac (South of Tucson): A historic Spanish mission that dates back to the early 18th century.

6. Mystery Castle (in South Mountain Park in Phoenix): A strange sprawling castle built from a wide range of materials including stone, adobe, rail tracks and even automobile parts.

7. Old Tucson Studio (in Tucson): A historic movie studio that was used in making many famous Western movies and TV shows (including Little House on the Praire). The studio now contains theme park attractions such as rides, tours, and entertainments such as staged gunfights.

8. Pima Air & Space Museum (in Tucson): The largest non-government funded aerospace museum in the world with a collection of over 250 aircraft including 75 aircraft on display. From the museum you can also take a bus tour to the nearby Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Center (AMARC) which is home to over 4,000 mothballed aircraft.

9. Titan Missile Museum (South of Tucson): Displays a Cold War era Titan missile facility that was active from 1963 to 1984.

10. Tucson Rodeo (in Tucson): An annual event held each February incorporating rodeo sports and a large rodeo parade.

10 Attractions to See When Visiting Arizona

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Sunday, August 21, 2011

Top Ten Attractions in Texas

With all the separate choices offered, selecting the top ten attractions in Texas your family wants to see while on vacation can be a tough task. The attractions that interest you most can be influenced by either your family is finding to relax, play or learn more about the area's history and culture.

More than 2.5 tourists visit The Alamo each year. A trip to San Antonio would not be perfect without a trip to The Alamo where you will see exhibits pertaining to the Texas Revolution and other aspects of the state's history. Lyndon B. Johnson Space center in Houston houses Nasa's Mission operate center and is where the Us trains its astronauts. Children's Museum in the Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas offers a place where families can study and learn together. Take a ride straight through the Piney Woods on a steam train in a 1920s vintage passenger car. The Texas State railroad in Rusk also offers diesel train excursions. The train depots themselves are worth a visit. Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch near San Antonio is the oldest safari ranch in Texas. While most major cities in Texas have a zoo, a visit to SeaWorld in San Antonio may add to your family's vacation adventure. Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington is an amusement park not to be missed. Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort in historic New Braunfels offers miles of tube chutes and other remarkable water attractions. What's a trip to Texas without finding cowboys and cowgirls at work at what they do best? Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drives are scheduled each day except for major holidays or when the weather is inclement. These educational demonstrations are a fun way to learn about the tool and techniques used while the cattle drive era. The Stockyards Championship Rodeo, in Fort Worth's National Historic District, provides great family fun every Friday and Saturday night. Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show is another event at the Cowtown Coliseum you won't want to miss.

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It helps first to settle what it is you want to do, and then begin researching attractions in the areas of Texas you plan to visit.

Top Ten Attractions in Texas

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