A 100-foot high star atop a mountain and visible from miles around welcomes you to the "Star City of the South," a great beginning for your weekend getaway to this city rich in culture, history, fun and entertainment. Close to the star is the Mill Mountain Zoological Park, where you'll see the endangered Snow Leopard, Amur Tiger and Red Wolf, along with 40-plus other animal species. The Center in the Square is the city's cultural hub, where you can catch a Broadway-quality show at the Mill Mountain Theatre or hear the celebrated Roanoke Symphony. Museums are everywhere, and whether your interest lies in art, history, science or transportation, you'll find a museum to match it. The Harrison Museum of African-American Culture honors achievements of African Americans and includes an impressive African exhibit. For underground delights, head over to the Dixie Caverns for a 45-minute tour of breathtaking cave formations, after which you can browse through pottery, rock and mineral and other shops. There's something to keep you occupied and entertained every minute in this environmentally-conscious, friendly and very welcoming Virginia city.
The political, scientific, historical, architectural and business center of Russia, Moscow displays the country's contrasts at their most extreme. The ancient and modern are juxtaposed side by side in this city of 10 million. Catch a metro from one of the ornate stations to see Red Square, the Kremlin, the nine domes of St. Basil's Cathedral, Lenin's Mausoleum, the KGB Museum and other symbols of Moscow's great and terrible past, then lighten up and shop Boulevard Ring or people watch in Pushkin Square.
Keene is a city in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 23,409 at the 2010 census. It is the seat of Cheshire County.
Discover the best top things to do in Emirate of Ajman, United Arab Emirates including Ajman Museum, Ajman Fishmarket, Aqua Bounce Ajman, Ajman City Centre, Safeer Mall Ajman, Al Jarah Cultural Center, Ajman Beach, Ajman Ladies Park, Ajman China Mall, Al Nuaimia Mosque.
Discover the best top things to do in Langley, British Columbia including Lochiel School, Eagle Acres Dairy, Milner Valley Cheese, Fort Langley National Historic Site, Krause Berry Farms & Estate Winery, Driediger Farms, The CN Station, Mural Walk, George Preston Arena, Aldor Acres Family Farm.
Discover the best top things to do in Takaoka-gun, Japan including Tsukasabotan Brewery, Nishioka Brewery, JA Shimanto Midori Market, Ainosato Matsubara, Kumonoue Market.
Berlin is an edgy city, from its fashion to its architecture to its charged political history. The Berlin Wall is a sobering reminder of the hyper-charged postwar atmosphere, and yet the graffiti art that now covers its remnants has become symbolic of social progress. Check out the Weltzeituhr (world time) Clock, topped by a model of the solar system, then turn back time by dining at the historic Zur Letzten Instanz, a 16th century restaurant that was frequented by Napoleon and Beethoven.
The biggest resort town on what's called the "Russian Riviera," Sochi is preparing to step onto the world stage as the host of the 2014 Winter Olympics. Somewhat ironically, Sochi is really quite temperate for most of the year, with its Black Sea waters warm and swimmable well into October. The Arboretum and Riviera Park are among the city’s most popular destinations. Serving as a beautiful backdrop for Sochi are the Caucasus Mountains, home to the nearby snow skiing resort of Krasnaya Polyana.
Discover the best top things to do in Wagga Wagga, Australia including Riverina Producer's Market, River & Wren Market, Cadell Place, Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, Wagga Wagga Marketplace, Tarcutta Craft Store.
Coppell (/kəˈpɛl/ kə-PEL) is a city in the northwest corner of Dallas County in the U.S. state of Texas. It is a suburb of Dallas and a bedroom community in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. The population was 38,659 at the 2010 census. A small area in the far northern portion of the city extends into neighboring Denton County.
Chester is a borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 1,649, reflecting an increase of 14 (+0.9%) from the 1,635 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 421 (+34.7%) from the 1,214 counted in the 1990 Census.
Springfield is the third-largest city in the state of Missouri and the county seat of Greene County. As of the 2010 census, its population was 159,498. As of 2016, the Census Bureau estimated its population at 167,319. It is one of the two principal cities of the Springfield-Branson Metropolitan Area, which has a population of 541,991 and includes the counties of Christian, Dallas, Greene, Polk, Webster, Stone and Taney.
Discover the best top things to do in Ottawa County, United States including Outdoor Discovery Center, Bowerman Blueberries Farm Market, Hemlock Crossing, Holland Farmers Market, Grand Ravines Dog Park, De Graaf Nature Center, Laketown Beach, Grand Haven State Park, Grand Haven Lighthouse and Pier, Tri-Cities Historical Museum.
Discover the best top things to do in Tweed Heads, Australia including Tweed City Shopping Centre, Tweed Mall, Tweed Heads Market, Tweed Tackle & Marine, Our Collective.
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.
Portuguese, French and Berber architecture frame the maze-like streets of Essaouira, a charming and vibrant port and resort town on the Atlantic Ocean. Nearby, couples and families stroll the beaches of Cape Sim and Sidi Kaouki, which also attract surfers of all types. Relaxation is easy to find here, as is a bus to Marrakech, for those looking for a daytrip.
Discover the best top things to do in Kingscote, Australia including Fine Art Kangaroo Island, Kangaroo Island Organics, Emu Ridge Eucalyptus, Kangaroo Island Spinners & Weavers, Kangaroo Island Gallery, Kingscote Farmers and Artisan Market, Australian Red Gum Gallery, Kingscote Gift Shop.
Discover the best top things to do in County Cork, Ireland including Blacks Brewery, Flavour ie, Bandon Country market, West Cork Distillers, Skibbereen Farmers' Market, Bonner Travel, The Roaring Donkey, Pizza Rustika, O'Tuama Tours, Clonakilty Brewing Company.
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