With its sandy North Shore beaches, rocky outcrops, green parks, hemlock woods and wild estuaries full of shorebirds, it is no wonder that Gloucester has attracted such a rich and diverse artists' community. Fitz Hugh Lane, Winslow Homer and John Sloan are just some of the artists who have taken inspiration from Gloucester's beautiful surrounds. Still boasting dozens of galleries and boutiques, as well as museums, theaters and an artists' colony, the city's art scene clearly continues to thrive.
Discover the best top things to do in Chino, Japan including Kurumayama Highland, Tateshina Otaki Fall, Mt. Tengu, Mt. Neishi, Mt. Yokodake, Mishakaike Pond, Kikko Pond, Yokoya Gorge, Otome Falls, Pilatus Tateshina Ski Resort.
Krakow is one of the most culturally and politically significant cities in Poland. It was the central site of the Nazi General Government during WWII, and there’s still a residual feeling of solemnity here that’s especially apparent during visits to the Plaszow Concentration Camp and the Oskar Schindler Factory. Both the Historic City Centre and the Jewish District are brimming with cafés, shops, and pubs, and the 10-acre Main Market Square is a medieval feast for the senses.
Astrakhan (Russian: Астрахань, IPA: [ˈastrəxənʲ]) is a city in southern Russia and the administrative center of Astrakhan Oblast. The city lies on two banks of the Volga River, close to where it discharges into the Caspian Sea at an altitude of 28 meters (92 ft) below sea level. As of the 2010 Census, its population was 520,339; up from 504,501 recorded in the 2002 Census and 509,210 recorded in the 1989 Census.
The tranquil pink and white sands of Eleuthera beaches are the perfect remedy for any weary traveler. The Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve is an educational experience in beautiful disguise. No visit to Eleuthera is complete without a peek at the unique “glass window,” where the dark blue Atlantic bumps right up to the aquamarine Caribbean Sea. Hire a guide to show you the splendor of the island’s many mystical caves.
Newark-on-Trent or Newark /ˈnjuːək/ is a market town and civil parish in the Newark and Sherwood district of the county of Nottinghamshire, in the East Midlands of England. It stands on the River Trent, the A1 (on the route of the ancient Great North Road), and the East Coast Main Line railway. The origins of the town are possibly Roman, as it lies on an important Roman road, the Fosse Way. The town grew around Newark Castle, now ruined, and a large market place, now lined with historic buildings. It was a centre for the wool and cloth trades. In the English Civil War, it was besieged by Parliamentary forces and had to be relieved by Prince Rupert in a battle known as the Relief of Newark.
Once a sleepy fishing village, Placencia has emerged as an increasingly popular eco-destination on the Caribbean. For those who enjoy outdoor adventure, the Stann Creek region offers a host of activities: hiking through mountainous rain forests, kayaking, deep sea fishing, diving and exploring Mayan ruins. The peninsula boasts 16 miles of tranquil beaches, with a lagoon to the west and the Caribbean to the east and lots of peace and quiet in the middle. Tour guides and dive centers offer a variety of excursions, with boat rides to the outer cayes an ongoing favorite. Also popular are guided land tours to Mayan Ruins or trekking the jungle trails of Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, where the first Jaguar Reserve in the world was established.
Discover the best top things to do in North East England, United Kingdom including Boulevard Show Bar, The Tanners Arms, Spot White, Jam Jar Cinema, The Curfew, Prohibition Cabaret Bar, The Narrow Nick, Vodka Revolution, The Strawberry, The Ship Isis.
Međugorje, or Medjugorje, (Serbo-Croatian pronunciation: [mêdʑuɡoːrje]) is a town located in the Herzegovina region of Bosnia and Herzegovina, around 25 km (16 mi) southwest of Mostar and close to the border of Croatia. The town is part of the municipality of Čitluk. Since 1981, it has become a popular site of Catholic pilgrimage due to reports of alleged apparitions of the Virgin Mary to six local children.
Rainier is a city in Columbia County, Oregon, United States. The city's population was 1,895 at the 2010 census. Rainier is on the south bank of the Columbia River across from Kelso and Longview, Washington.
Discover the best top things to do in Greater Newcastle, Australia including Big Rocky, Tomaree Head, Tomaree National Park, Stockton Sand Dunes, Samurai Beach, Blackbutt Reserve, Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters, Lake Macquarie, Merewether Beach, Nobbys Beach.
Discover the best top things to do in Ica Region, Peru including Great Nazca Tours, Kangaroo Kite, Nazca Trips, Tabernero, Ballestas Islands, Paracas National Reserve, Tacama, Cantalloc Aqueduct, Geoglifos de Palpa, Cahuachi.
Discover the best top things to do in Kanto, Japan including Shelter, Gate Yokohama, Circus Tokyo, Wrep, KUJIRA ENTERTAINMENT, NinjaBar Asakusa, GENIUS TOKYO, Laurel Tokyo, Vizel, Zeus Garden.
Discover the best top things to do in Scanno, Italy including Nolo Cavalli Il Passo, Chiesetta degli Alpini, Oreficeria Di Rienzo, Serra Rocca Chiarano - Cima dello Scalone, Il Gioiello del Tombolo, Il Ranch - Maneggio, Sacred Walks, Il Lago di Scanno, Centro Visita Daini, Case Roncone.
Discover the best top things to do in Pune District, India including Lost The Plot, Inox Movies, E Square Multiplex, Victory Cinema, Gold Adlabs, Cinepolis, E-Square Xion Cinemas, Westend Cinema, City Pride Multiplex, Cinepolis IMAX Pune.
Eutin (German pronunciation: [ɔʏˈtiːn]) is the district capital of Eastern Holstein county located in the northern German state of Schleswig-Holstein. As of 2005, the town had some 17,000 inhabitants.
With about 120,000 people, Stavanger is Norway’s fourth-largest city and a fascinating mix of old and new. Its history stretches back deep into the Middle Ages. Stavanger was once a tranquil coastal market town and then later an important fishing port. But it was the 1969 discovery of oil offshore that forever changed the now bustling city’s fortunes and landscape. Don’t miss the well-preserved old town (Gamle Stavanger), the unique Canning Museum or the 12th-century Stavanger Cathedral.
Discover the best top things to do in Dartmouth, United Kingdom including Coleton Fishacre, Darthaven Marina, The Dart on Dartmoor, Greenway, Royal Avenue Gardens, Dart Harbour, Fast Rabbit Farm Gardens, Blackpool Sands.
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