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2130 Windham Oaks Court West Linn Oregon - Presented by Harnish Properties

2130 Windham Oaks Court, West Linn Oregon
Presented by Harnish Properties
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Rare Lakefront Estate in Zephyr Cove, Nevada

Presented by Sierra Sotheby's International Realty

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This rare, lakefront estate with panoramic Lake Tahoe views includes 378 lineal feet of sandy beach with a private pier, boat hoist, 2 boat buoys and close-up views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains to the West. The setting is ideal on 31 wooded acres of meadow, forest, stream and an aspen grove donning brilliant orange and gold fall colors.

No detail, grand or small, was overlooked in the design and construction of this home. Completed in 2004 by Q&D Construction with over 400 tons of Montana stone gracing the exterior, this is one of the finest estates in all of Lake Tahoe. It is truly an entertainer's dream with main level living opening to a lakefront patio running the length of the home.


Property ID: 7QJNYP

Pristine Lakefront Sanctuary in Johns Island, South Carolina

Presented by Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty

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Briar's Creek is a pristine Silver Audubon sanctuary, evocative of an earlier era of genteel environs, easy living and no-tee-time golf. Built on a 3.25 acre lakefront lot this Marc Camens designed 6,086 sq. foot, 5 BR, 5.2 bath residence is an architectural masterpiece with its attention to detail in the intricately designed woodwork throughout. The open spaces both interior and exterior flow into one another for easy entertaining. A double height, stonework gas hearth is open to both the kitchen and the great room providing a central focal point seen from everywhere including parts of the 2nd floor. This is a house that is perfect for entertaining. A large open Master Chef's kitchen has every appliance needed and is open to the DR and great room. A first floor master suite with steam shower, copper soaking tub, large walk-in closet, and laundry room is at one end, plus an elevator for easy access to the 2nd floor where you have a spectacular BR suite overlooking the lake, plus two additional BR suites, and a media room with fireplace. The 2.5 car garage, accessed by a raised covered breezeway has additional storage, a ground floor half bath and a full Guest Bedroom suite above. Multiple outdoor areas overlooking the well-stocked 60 acre lake are well-thought out for every use and the view from the porch area down across the horizon pool to the lake below is pure Zen.



Property ID: 4EXYY3

Best Western Plus North Charleston SC Hotel Coupons

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At our North Charleston hotel, guests can easily get to the beaches or work on their swing at one of the many local golf courses.

A Charleston International Airport hotel provides guests with a prime location to catch an early flight. A favorite of frequent fliers and business travelers, our North Charleston hotel really delivers. Employees of Boeing, the Naval Weapons Station, Robert Bosch and service men and women with the Charleston Air Force Base all favor the amenities, service and location of our property.

The BEST WESTERN PLUS Airport Inn & Suites in North Charleston features transportation provided to cruises, easy access to Charleston International Airport, and an indoor pool for relaxing. A complimentary hot breakfast greets guests each morning at our North Charleston hotel and features favorites like hot waffles and fresh fruits, pastries and cereal bars, a selection of yogurt and endless 100% Arabica coffee or juices.

Beaches like Folly Beach and Isle of Palms Beach are a short drive away from our North Charleston hotel. The Golf Club at Wescott Plantation and golfing at Coosaw Creek Golf Course are both musts for anyone who thinks a vacation is only as good as how many days there are on the links. The Cooper River Bridge Run and other annual events also draw travelers from around the country.

Hotels in North Charleston are known for southern hospitality, but we go the extra mile here. If there’s anything our friendly staff can do to make your stay even better, don’t hesitate to ask. Going above and beyond is the standard here, and we’re proud that you choose to stay at our North Charleston hotel. From short weekend escapes to extended stays, you’ll feel right at home.

Management reserves the right to refuse to provide accommodations to person less than 21 years of age unless accompanied by an adult. Proof of age may be required at check-in. Security credit card deposit of $50 will be required at check-in.
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Washington, D.C United States. History, Economy, Climate

Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States of America. Washington, D.C. formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington or D.C. Washington was named after George Washington, first President of the United States and Founding Father. The City of Washington was founded in 1791 to serve as the new national capital. The city hosts 177 foreign embassies as well as the headquarters of many international organizations, trade unions, non-profit, lobbying groups, and professional associations.

LOCATION
Washington, D.C., is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland, to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland, to the east; and Arlington and Alexandria, Virginia, to the south and west.

The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the Anacostia Riverand Rock Creek.

HISTORY
On July 9, 1790, Congress passed the Residence Act, which approved the creation of a national capital on the Potomac River. The exact location was to be selected by President George Washington, who signed the bill into law on July 16. Formed from land donated by the states of Maryland and Virginia, the initial shape of the federal district was a square measuring 10 miles (16 km) on each side, totaling 100 square miles.

POPULATION
Washington is the 20th largest American city by population. Washington has had a significant African American population since the city's foundation.

CLIMATE
 Washington is in the northern part of the humid subtropical climate zone. Winters are usually chilly with light snow, and summers are hot and humid. Winter temperatures average around 38 °F (3 °C) from mid-December to mid-February.

Summers are hot and humid with a July daily average of 79.8 °F (26.6 °C). The combination of heat and humidity in the summer brings very frequent thunderstorms, some of which occasionally produce tornadoes in the area

Spring and fall are mild to warm.

GOVERNMENT
All three branches of the U.S. federal government are centered in the District: U.S. Congress (legislative), President (executive), and the U.S. Supreme Court (judicial).

A locally elected mayor and a 13 member council have governed the District since 1973. However, Congress maintains supreme authority over the city and may overturn local laws. D.C. residents elect a non-voting, at-large congressional delegate to the House of Representatives, but the District has no representation in the Senate. The District receives three electoral votes in presidential elections.

ARCHITECTURE
Washington, D.C., is a planned city. In 1791, President Washington commissioned Pierre (Peter) Charles L'Enfant, a French-born architect and city planner, to design the new capital.

Washington is home to many national monuments and museums, which are primarily situated on or around the National Mall.

By law, Washington's skyline is low and sprawling. The federal Height of Buildings Act of 1910 allows buildings that are no taller than the width of the adjacent street.

Washington Monument, is the District's tallest structure.

 ECONOMY
Washington has a growing, diversified economy with an increasing percentage of professional and business service jobs. Many organizations such as law firms, defense contractors, civilian contractors, nonprofit organizations, lobbying firms, trade unions, industry trade groups, and professional associations have their headquarters in or near Washington, D.C., in order to be close to the federal government.

Tourism is Washington's second-largest industry with approximately 18.9 million visitors. Washington is one of the most visited cities in the world, with more than 20 million annual tourists.

The District also hosts nearly 200 foreign embassies and international organizations such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Organization of American States,

Best Western PLUS Des Moines West Inn and Suites - Clive Hotels, Iowa

Best Western PLUS Des Moines West Inn and Suites 2 Stars Hotel in Clive, Iowa Within US Travel Directory Situated 16 km west of Des Moines, Iowa, this hotel is 15 minutes' drive from Des Moines International Airport.
It offers an indoor pool, hot tub, and free in-room WiFi.
The accommodations at this Des Moines Best Western includes cable TV and a work desk.
A coffee maker and hair dryer are also provided.
Local calls are free.
A full continental breakfast is served at this pet friendly hotel.
A gym and business center are located on site and a multilingual staff is available to serve guests.
Waveland Golf Course and Drake University are 15 minutes' drive from Best Western PLUS Des Moines West Inn and Suites.
The Iowa State Fairgrounds are 20 minutes' drive from the hotel.

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Spectacular Condo on the Bay in Sarasota, Florida

Presented by Premier Sotheby's International Realty

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This one-of-a-kind, spectacular three-condominium penthouse above downtown Sarasota will win your heart with its fantastic unobstructed views of Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico from almost every room. Resting at the very top of Condo On The Bay, this 19th-floor penthouse has 5,158 square feet of living space on one level and boasts 10-foot ceilings, five bedrooms, six bathrooms, two full kitchens, three garage spaces, a fireplace and five penthouse terraces, complete with sliding glass doors and screened porches so you can watch a parade of fine boats and nightly technicolor sunsets over Sarasota Bay.


Property ID: 4S6BH7

The Beautifull Rock Creek Park

Rock Creek Park is a large urban park that bisects the Northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C. The park was created by an Act of Congress in 1890, and today is administered by the National Park Service. In addition to the park proper, the Rock Creek administrative unit of the National Park Service administers various other federally owned properties in the District of Columbia located to the north and west of the National Mall, including Meridian Hill Park on 16th Street, N.W., the Old Stone House in Georgetown, and certain of the Fort Circle Parks, a series of batteries and forts encircling the District of Columbia for its defense during the U.S. Civil War.
Rock Creek Park was established by an act of Congress signed into law by President Benjamin Harrison on September 27, 1890, following active advocacy by Charles C. Glover and other civic leaders and in the wake of the creation of the National Zoo the preceding year.

It was only the third national park established by the U.S., following Yellowstone in 1872 and Mackinac National Park in 1875. Sequoia was created at the same time, and Yosemite shortly thereafter. In 1933, Rock Creek Park became part of the newly formed National Capital Parks unit of the National Park Service.

The Rock Creek Park Act authorized the purchase of no more than 2,000 acres of land, extending north from Klingle Ford Bridge in the District of Columbia (approximately the northern limit of the National Zoo), to be perpetually dedicated and set apart as a public park or pleasure ground for the benefit and enjoyment of the people of the United States.] The Act also called for regulations to provide for the preservation from injury or spoliation of all timber, animals, or curiosities within said park, and their retention in their natural condition, as nearly as possible. Rock Creek Park is the oldest natural urban park in the National Park System.Park construction began in 1897.

In 1913, Congress authorized creation of the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway and extended the park along a narrow corridor from the zoo to the mouth of Rock Creek at the Potomac River. The parkway is a major traffic thoroughfare, especially along the portion south of the zoo. The park is patrolled by the United States Park Police.The main section of the park comprises 1754 acres (2.74 mi2, 7.10 km2), along the Rock Creek Valley. Including the other green areas the park administers (Glover Archbold Park, Montrose Park, Dumbarton Oaks Park, Meridian Hill Park, Battery Kemble Park, Palisades Park, Whitehaven Park, etc.), it encompasses more than 2000 acres (3 mi2, 8 km2).

The parklands follow the course of Rock Creek across the D.C.-Maryland border to connect with Rock Creek Stream Valley Park and Rock Creek Regional Park in Montgomery County. The Maryland parks are operated by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.

The Rock Creek Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 23, 1991.


Rock Creek Nature Center and Planetarium
Recreation facilities include a golf course; equestrian trails; sport venues, including a tennis stadium which hosts major professional events; a nature center and planetarium; the Carter Barron Amphitheatre, an outdoor concert venue; and picnic and playground facilities. Rock Creek Park also maintains cultural exhibits, including the Peirce Mill. Rock Creek is a popular venue for jogging, cycling, and inline skating, especially on the long, winding Beach Drive, portions of which are closed to vehicles on weekends.

A number of the city's outstanding bridges, such as the Lauzun's Legion, Dumbarton, Taft and the Duke Ellington bridges, span the creek and ravine.

Among the park's few monuments is a pink granite bench on Beach Drive south of the Peirce Mill, dedicated on November 7, 1936 by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in memory of former French ambassador Jean Jules Jusserand. [9] In 2014 it was named best obscure memorial by Washington City Paper.

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Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, North America

Pittsburgh is the seat of Allegheny County and with a population of 307,484 is the second-largest city in the U.S. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. With a metropolitan CSA population of 2,661,369 it is the largest in both the Ohio Valley and Appalachia and the 22nd-largest in the U.S. Pittsburgh is known as both the Steel City for its more than 300 related businesses and the City of Bridges for its world record 446 bridges. The city also features 29 skyscrapers, two inclined railways, a pre-revolutionary fortification, and the source of the Ohio at the confluence of the Monongahela and Allegheny. This vital link of the Atlantic coast and the Mid-west cuts through the mineral-rich Alleghenies and made the Pittsburgh area coveted by the French and British empires, Virginia, Whiskey Rebels, Civil War raiders and media networks. Legendary for its steel, Pittsburgh also led innovations and industries in aluminum, glass, shipbuilding, petroleum, foods, appliances, sports, transport, computing, retail, autos and electronics. This creative wealth placed Pittsburgh third (after New York City and Chicago) in corporate headquarter jobs for much of the 20th century, second only to New York in bank assets with more stockholders per capital than any other U.S. city. America's 1980s shift from heavy industry to a service economy laid-off millions from the area's sprawling steel mills and electronics/appliances factories. The diaspora of blue collar workers was joined by thousands of white collar employees when multi-billion dollar corporate raids relocated the longtime Pittsburgh-based world headquarters of Gulf Oil, Sunbeam, Rockwell and Westinghouse. This status as a world industrial and banking center, its melting pot of industrial immigrant workers, and top 10 rank among the largest cities in the U.S. until 1950 and metros until 1980 has left the region with a plethora of internationally-regarded museums, medical centers, parks, research infrastructure, libraries and a vibrantly diverse cultural district. These legacies have helped Pittsburgh win first place as America's most livable city by Places Rated Almanac, Forbes, and The Economist while inspiring National Geographic and Today to name the city a top world destination. More tangibly, the area has added 3,304 hotel rooms since 2004 and boasts higher occupancy than 11 comparable cities such as Philadelphia and Baltimore. Google, Intel and Apple are among 1,600 tech firms generating $10.8 billion in annual Pittsburgh payrolls. Since the 1980s the city has also served as national headquarters for both federal cyber defense and robotics. The area boasts 31 non-profit universities and colleges including seven venerable universities in the city, with the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon as national leaders in R&D expenditures spurring multiple startups annually. The nation's fifth-largest bank, 9 Fortune 500s and six of the top 300 US law firms make their global headquarters in the Pittsburgh area, while RAND, BNYMellon, Nova Chemicals, Bayer, FedEx and GSK have large regional bases that helped Pittsburgh become the sixth best metro for U.S. job growth despite the global recession. Area retail and housing have also grown despite the subprime crisis with the multi-million dollar SouthSide Works, Bakery Square, and Washington's Landing repurposing former industrial sites. Pittsburgh is a leader in LEED technology, with 60 total and 10 of the world's first green buildings, including downtown's convention center, even as Shell and Chevron have invested billions in the area's energy renaissance with Marcellus shale. A renaissance of Pittsburgh's 115 year old film industry that boasts the world's first movie theater has grown from the long running 3R Film Festival to an influx of major productions including Disney and Paramount offices with the largest sound stage outside Los Angeles and New York. According to the United States Census Bureau, Pittsburgh has a total area of 58.3 square miles (151 km2), of which 55.6 square miles (144 km2) is land and 2.8 square miles (7.3 km2) (or 4.75%) is water.