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The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in La Fortuna de San Carlos, Province of Alajuela

La Fortuna de San Carlos is at the center of an array of geological wonders.  The nearby Arenal is Costa Rica's most active volcano, routinely bursting with lava and ash, and the Catarata de La Fortuna is a waterfall pouring from a seventy-meter cliff.  The Tabacon Hot Springs are a relaxing intermission in the midst of the various spectacles, and the Leaves and Lizards Arenal Volcano Cabin Retreat is a blissful end to any day's excursion.

What to do and see in South Dakota, United States: The Best Historic Walking Areas

South Dakota has good golf courses, skiing, snowmobiling, horseback riding, hiking, and biking among rolling prairies, pine forests, and granite mountain peaks like Mount Rushmore. Glacial lakes and Missouri River reservoir lakes provide great fishing, boating, canoeing, water skiing, and windsurfing. The whole family will enjoy this prairie land where grain growing begat roadside attractions like the Corn Palace in Mitchell. Everything made from corn, even the popcorn, tastes better here. Where buffalo roam, roadside diners serve up buffalo and luscious homemade fruit pies. Shop for good deals on cowboy boots on the same Black Hills and Badland Main Streets where cowboys and cowgirls outfit themselves. Be near the eroded buttes, spires, and prairie grasslands of Badlands National Park in Lead, Deadwood, Rapid City, Spearfish, Sturgis, Hill City, Custer, and other nearby towns. The whole family will enjoy watching for big game like bison, bighorn sheep, antelope, eagles, and hawks. Drive the one-hour Hwy 240 loop road, with a side-trip to Robert's Prairie Dog Town. Learn about the Oglala Sioux Tribe at the White River Visitor Center, which is near Wounded Knee. Tour the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site's Cold War nuclear silos, just outside the Park's boundaries. About 90 minutes west of Badlands National Park is Mount Rushmore. Lead, Deadwood, Rapid City, Spearfish, Sturgis, Hill City, Whitetail Springs, and Custer are also very near Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Custer State Park, Wind Cave National Park, and Jewel Cave National Monument. View Mount Rushmore from the aerial tramway in Keystone, which also houses the Borglum Historical Center celebrating the artist behind the sculpting of Rushmore. Take the kids to the Dinosaur Park in Rapid City. Attend Custer State Park’s Annual Buffalo Roundup and Arts Festival. Bedazzle the whole family with sparkling calcite crystals in 151-mile long Jewel Cave. Bison, pronghorn, and elk graze the grasslands of Wind Cave National Park. Central South Dakota has the state capitol, Pierre, in addition to numerous lakes along the Missouri River. Go fishing and boating in the rivers and lakes. Take the kids to the South Dakota Discovery Center and Aquarium in Pierre to see the state’s native fish. Drop by the Dacotah Prairie Museum along the James River in Aberdeen in the northeast to learn prairie history and natural history. Swing by Sioux Falls to see the USS South Dakota Battleship Memorial and special exhibits at the Old Courthouse Museum. Choose from among 10 golf courses in Sioux Falls.

What to do and see in Side, Turkish Mediterranean Coast: The Best Boat Tours & Water Sports

Approximately 60 miles east of Antalya lies Side, another once important port town in antiquity. Side has become a popular holiday destination all by itself, but is well worth a day trip from Antalya. The village offers picturesque, narrow streets and lovely gardens while the long, white beaches invite swimming. Imposing monuments of antiquity, such as the Roman bath and the columns of the Apollo temple by the sea, complete the picture of a perfect combination of modern-day vacation pleasure and the treasures of history.

9 Things to do in That You Shouldn't Miss

Discover the best top things to do in , Australia including Seville Hill Winery, Morgans Winery & Distillery, Seville Water Play Park, Elmswood Estate Winery, Payne's Rise, Seville Estate, Ainsworth Estate, Yarra Valley Cherries, Warramate Hills Nature Reserve.

What to do and see in Fayetteville, North Carolina (NC): The Best Things to do Adventurous

Fayetteville (/ˈfeɪətˌvɪl/) is a city in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States. It is the county seat of Cumberland County, and is best known as the home of Fort Bragg, a major U.S. Army installation northwest of the city.

8 Ski & Snowboard Areas in Shiga Prefecture That You Shouldn't Miss

Discover the best top things to do in Shiga Prefecture, Japan including Kutsuki Snow Park, Makino Highlands Makino Ski Park, Kunizakai Snow Park, Biwako Valley, Yogokogen Resort Yap, Gransnow Okuibuki, Hakodateyama Ski Park, Sky Park Japan Yogo.

Top 10 Things to do in Rolla, Missouri (MO)

Rolla /ˈrɒlə/ is a city in and the county seat of Phelps County, Missouri, United States. The population in the 2010 United States Census was 19,559. Rolla is located approximately midway between St. Louis and Springfield along I-44. The Rolla, Mo Micropolitan Statistical area consists of Phelps County, Missouri.

6 Bodies of Water in Halifax Regional Municipality That You Shouldn't Miss

Discover the best top things to do in Halifax Regional Municipality, United States including Sullivan's Pond, Lake Banook, Shubenacadie Canal Waterway, Square Lake, Fish Hatchery Park, Sandy Lake Park.

Things to do in Basque Country, Spain: The Best Sports Complexes

Discover the best top things to do in Basque Country, Spain including Galarreta Jai-Alai, Bizkaia Frontoia, Piscinas y Padel Pinosolo, Real Club de Tenis de San Sebastian, Polideportivo San Ignacio, Club Deportivo, Corppo Max.

What to do and see in Austin, Texas (TX): The Best Bike Tours

Every year thousands of hipsters, groupies, and die-hard fans flock to Austin for the annual South by Southwest festival, which has catapulted the Texas city up the must-visit charts for many travelers. The sandstone Capitol building is symbolic of the Lone Star State’s "bigger is better" mentality, featuring a gorgeous whispering gallery rotunda and 22 acres of grounds. Cool off with a dip in Barton Springs, a huge natural limestone pool that’s fed by underground sources.

What to do and see in Hualien, Hualien: The Best Sights & Landmarks

Most people come to Hualien to visit the Taroko Gorge. And with good reason—it's simply beautiful. With rope bridges over rivers, hiking trails with astounding views, and temples cut into the mountainsides, it's an unforgettable place. Feel the full power of the ocean at Shihtiping, a two-hour drive from Hualien, where the waves crash into the rocky shore.

What to do and see in Rovaniemi, Lapland: The Best Tours

Rovaniemi (Finnish: [roʋɑˈniemi] ( listen)) is a city and municipality of Finland. It is the administrative capital and commercial centre of Finland's northernmost province, Lapland. It is situated about 6 kilometres (4 miles) south of the Arctic Circle and is between the hills of Ounasvaara and Korkalovaara, at the confluence of the river Kemijoki and its tributary, the Ounasjoki. The city and the surrounding Rovaniemen maalaiskunta (Rural municipality of Rovaniemi) were consolidated into a single entity on 1 January 2006. The new municipality has an area of 8,016.75 square kilometres (3,095.28 sq mi), thus making it the largest city in the European Union by land. Rovaniemi has an approximate population of 62,000.

Things to do in Poro Island, Visayas: The Best Nature & Parks

Discover the best top things to do in Poro Island, Philippines including Alta Vista Quarry, Busay Falls, Bukilat Cave, Buho Rock Beach, Panganuron Falls.

The 10 Best Bike Tours in Coast Province, Kenya

The Coast Province (Swahili: Mkoa wa Pwani) of Kenya, along the Indian Ocean, was one of Kenya's eight provinces. It comprises the Indian Ocean coastal strip with the capital city at Mombasa and was inhabited by the Mijikenda and Swahili, among others. The province covered an area of 79,686.1 km² and would have had a population of 3,325,307 in 2009.

Top 10 Sacred & Religious Sites in Pichincha Province, Ecuador

Pichincha (Spanish pronunciation: [piˈtʃintʃa]) is a province of Ecuador located in the northern sierra region; its capital and largest city is Quito. It is bordered by Imbabura and Esmeraldas to the north, Cotopaxi and Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas to the south, Napo and Sucumbíos to the east, and Esmeraldas and Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas to the west.

The 5 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Urmia, West Azerbaijan Province

Discover the best top things to do in Urmia, Iran including Lake Urmia, Segonbad, Orumiyeh historical bazaar, Urmia Grand Mosque, Tergever.

Top 5 Scuba & Snorkeling in Zambales Province, Luzon

Discover the best top things to do in Zambales Province, Philippines including Scuba Tech Philippines, Arizona Dive Shop, Mango's Dive Center, Roy V. Sario, Johan's Beach Resort Scuba.

Top 10 Things to do in Horta-Guinardó, Catalonia

Barcelona feels a bit surreal – appropriate, since Salvador Dali spent time here and Spanish Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí designed several of the city’s buildings. Stepping into Gaudí’s Church of the Sacred Family is a bit like falling through the looking glass - a journey that you can continue with a visit to Park Güell. Sip sangria at a sidewalk café in Las Ramblas while watching flamboyant street performers, then create your own moveable feast by floating from tapas bar to tapas bar.