Washington D.C. Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia
Take in the many splendors of the nation’s capital when you arrive at Washington, D.C.
Your Washington, D.C. tour should start at the National Mall, where you’ll find monuments, memorials, and government buildings instead of tons of shopping. If you’d like to get around town easily but don’t want to rent a car, the Capital Bikeshare program will let you cruise around the city without wasting gas or getting stuck in traffic.
Check out the Watergate Hotel and Kennedy Center when you stop at Foggy Bottom, then move on to Georgetown, the oldest district in D.C. It’s filled with 18th-century buildings and, of course, the university itself. After a stop at the National Cathedral, make your way to the Smithsonian National Zoo, the perfect stop for the young and the young at heart.
If you’re feeling the need to channel your inner 007, go to the International Spy Museum, and learn about the covert operations and intelligence agencies that have shaped the world we live in. Of course, you can’t enjoy any Washington, D.C., tourism without admiring the White House, so make sure that’s on your list too.
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10 Best Cities to Raise Kids in America
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Got kids, or thinking about having some in the near future? Consider these among the best cities to raise kids in America.
1. Providence, Rhode Island
Along with many historic attractions that celebrate the nation’s colonial past, Providence boasts many safe neighborhoods, excellent elementary schools and high schools, and beautiful scenery.
2. Denver, Colorado
It is booming with employment opportunities. Its dynamic mountain scenery and great schools and communities with low crime rates make the Mile-High City a great place to hang your hat and raise some youngsters.
3. Cedar Rapids, Iowa (seed-er)
This city has great schools, a low crime rate and lots of community festivals and events geared for families. The “city of five seasons” also boasts more than 3,000 acres of parks and 24 miles of biking and hiking trails that are ideal for all ages to enjoy.
4. Boise, Idaho (boys-ee)
It offers urban cultural attractions and outdoor scenic experiences. A low rate of crime, award-winning schools and low cost of living make Idaho’s capitol especially appealing to families.
5. Middletown, New York
Its focus on education makes it attractive for families raising kids. Families have access to a wide array of parks, nature centers, zoos and activities associated with the Hudson River.
6. Suwanee, Georgia (sir-one-ee)
It has low crime rates and great schools. Lake Lanier attracts boaters and water lovers to the area. With its quintessential Southern charm, Suwanee makes a particularly liveable place for families to call home.
7. Spokane, Washington (spoke-an)
Brimming with events and festivals, Spokane conveys an inviting sense of community that appeals to all ages. The Spokane River also appeals to families who love the great outdoors.
8. Raleigh, North Carolina (rahh-lee)
This growing hub of the finance industry boasts plenty of cultural attractions and family-friendly amenities. There are more than 8,000 acres of park lands and nearby scenic attractions.
9. Virginia Beach, Virginia
It is a wonderful place to raise a family with its great neighborhoods, good schools, inviting beaches and picturesque scenery. Virginia Beach is a top-notch family-friendly city to consider.
10. Appleton, Wisconsin
Its relatively low cost of living, reputable schools and low unemployment rate make the city a great fit for a wide range of families. Appleton is known for its lively downtown hub and old-fashioned community values.
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Top 10 Tourist Traps in the U.S.
Examining 10 tourist traps that are actually worth visiting. These are the best tourist traps in the U.S. If you're traveling on a cross country road trip, you may be tempted to visit some roadside tourist traps. Most aren't worth your time, but some are real gems. Also, if you're visiting a city with a lot of tourists, the touristy part of the city may be just a waste of time, but some are lot of fun.
The State Of West Virginia, USA - Unravel Travel TV
The scenic rural state of West Virginia with its abundance of natural resources provides a perfect backdrop for a true American adventure holiday. Driving tours lead to quaint B&Bs and renowned warm hospitality, breathtaking landscapes carve routes for mountain biking, motorbike journeys and RVs exploring state parks. The camouflaged tracks of the many hiking trails and fishing areas display the natural beauty while championship golf courses, ski runs and white water rafting offer seasonal sporting activities.
Offering unique Appalachian culture, John Denver's ballad adequately describes its state's country roads, dramatic scenery at every turn and the spectacular kaleidoscope of colour in the Autumn. It is a state which is 80% forested, with 7 state forests, 36 state parks and 200,000 acres of protected woodland parks interlaced by 2,000 miles of rivers and streams. Accommodation ranges from log cabins, motels, guest houses to the historical Greenbrier Resort, favoured by Presidents.
West Virginia boasts seven wonders of the natural world, from beaches, waterfalls, high plains plateau to river and mountain trails, rock formations and gorges. There are several lake beaches offering swimming and boating in lush green settings. The 2,700-acre Summersville Lake and 1,500-acre Sutton Lake are great for mountain biking and hiking trails. Walkers can follow the Gentle Trail at Blackwater Falls State Park for a great view of the state's largest waterfall at 63-feet and one of its most photographed spots. Named for its amber-coloured water, the falls spill into the Blackwater Canyon and great for hiking and biking.
The New River Gorge is the perfect landscape for rafting, rock climbing, hiking and mountain biking along one of the world's oldest and scenic white water rivers. The second-tallest bridge, the New River Gorge Bridge is close by. A visit here can be elevated by taking a walk on this 876-foot-highNew River Gorge Bridge catwalk for stunning views of the gorge from one of the top ten steel structures in the world.
Dolly Sods is a 4,000-foot high plains plateau in the Monongahela National Forest. Here blueberries and huckleberries can be picked and where mountain laurel and other flora bloom. Hike or ride horses along the trails near West Virginia's highest point, Spruce Knob. From its observation tower at 4,863feet, there are great views.
Walk the moderate Seneca Rocks Trail up to the summit for amazing scenery atop the 900foot rock formation overlooking the confluence of Seneca Creek and the North Fork South Branch Potomac River. The Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area offers world-class climbing, mountain biking and hiking. Or for a more relaxed pass-time, there's fishing for bass or trout at one of the state's many fishing hot spots: Williams River, Cranberry River, Cherry River, Cheat River, Birch River and Beech Fork Lake.
West Virginia is convenient to reach from Washington Dulles Airport, being just over one hour's drive to its eastern panhandle where Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is located, the heart of civil war history in this state, when back in1863, West Virginia became the 35th State in the Union, the only state born out of the Civil War and today celebrates its culture, beauty and independence.
Betty Cutlip, International Marketing Manager, West Virginia Tourism was interviewed at IPW 2013 in Las Vegas.
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10. Ultra: Ultra is the biggest electronic music festival in the United States. It takes place every year in Miami, Florida. Since 1999, Ultra has grown from a small underground weekend festival to an annual gathering of hundreds of thousands of people. Last year, the festival was attended by 330,000 concert goers.
9. Tomorrowland: Tomorrowland began in 2005 and has since become one of the most recognized music festivals in the world. The festival has won the International Dance Music Award for “Best Electronic Music Event” every year since 2012. It is organized by the Dutch entertainment company ID&T and takes place in Belgium. Last year the concert saw 360,000 fans flock through its gates.
8. Electric Daisy Carnival: The Electric Daisy Carnival was held in Puerto Rico, Mexico and New York City. This year they are adding Las Vegas, Nevada to this list of locations. The event was started by Insomniac Event in 1997 and hosted just over 375,000 fans last year.
7. New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival: The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is the oldest music festival to make the list. This particular festival has become one of the city of New Orleans’ all-time biggest tourist attractions. Not only does it attract hundreds of thousands of people, but it also brings in about $300,000 in revenue for the city annually.
6. Essence: Essence is an indoor festival that takes place inside of the
Superdome. Since its first year, it has earned itself the nickname “A Party With A Purpose.” Last year’s party was attended by over 550,000 people. It is an annual celebration of African American music, art, and culture.
5. Coachella: Coachella has been held every year since 1999 in Indio, california. Last year, over 675,000 people attended the event. After starting as a small festival of only a couple thousand people, Coachella is now the world’s most profitable music festival, grossing $78.3 million in 2014 alone.
4. Rock In Rio: First held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 1985, Rock in Rio became one of the largest music festivals of its kind in the world. Aside from its Brazilian location, it is held in three other cities; Madrid, Spain; Lisbon, Portugal and, for the first time this year, Las Vegas, Nevada.
3. Summerfest: It is the largest music festival held in the Western Hemisphere. Summerfest takes place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in Henry Maier Festival Park. Since being created in 1968, Summerfest has grown into a very big deal. It is referred to by bands as “The Big Gig”. The week-long event features over 700 artists ranging in popularity from some of the biggest names in the music industry to small local bands who have just begun putting out material.
2. Mawazine: In 2014, 2.6 million people went to this festival which takes place each year in Rabat, Morocco. Mawazine is a celebration of Moroccan culture and arts started by Mounis Majidi, the personal secretary to King Mohammad IV. Majidi is also the founder of the group “Moroc Culture” which organized various cultural events in the country.
1. Donauinselfest: Donauinselfest is the largest music festival in the world. Period. It takes place in Vienna, Austria and its name translates to the “Danube River Festival”. The music festival actually takes place on an island in the middle of the Danube River. Ferries must be taken in order to get to the gates. Last year 3.1 million people traveled to the island to hear a number of international and local musicians perform. Donauinselfest was headlined by Macy Gray in 2014.
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I've been to Paris and London from 19 Sep to 15 Oct in 2013, with my sister.
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