Lynchburg, Virginia, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, has had a prosperous history, serving as a center of trade, the home of numerous notable personages, and the site of the official end of the Civil War. Visit Appomattox Court House, where Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant. The house and gardens of Harlem Renaissance poet Anne Spencer, the landmarked Old City Cemetery and Thomas Jefferson's retreat at Poplar Forest are also open for tours.
Discover the best top things to do in Gelderland Province, The Netherlands including VVV Hartje Achterhoek Ruurlo, Aalten Tourist Office, Rozet Arnhem (Library), Veluwetransferium Posbank, Het Koelhuis, Gigant, Zutphen Tourist Office, Bibliotheek Gelderland Zuid, Vvv Lochem, Bibliotheek Zutphen.
Elizabeth City is a city in Pasquotank County, North Carolina, in the United States. As of the 2014 census, it had a population of 18,047. Elizabeth City is the county seat and largest city of Pasquotank County. It is the cultural, economic and educational hub of the sixteen-county Historic Albemarle region of northeastern North Carolina.
Discover the best top things to do in Thermenland, Austria including Bibliothek Riegersburg, Stadtbibliothek Feldbach, Stadtbucherei & Mediathek Furstenfeld, Offentliche Bucherei Bad Waltersdorf, Offentliche Bucherei Gnas mit Ludothek, Bucherei Bad Radkersburg.
See a buffalo up close, live like a cowboy for a day on a working cattle ranch or visit a stagecoach stop on the Sante Fe Trail are just a few of the many vacation experiences possible in this state in America’s heartland. You’ll love the wide-open spaces and the opportunities to engage in a variety of one-of-a-kind experiences in this marvelous state, which has the largest segment of true tallgrass prairie remaining in the U.S. Regardless of where you visit: a major metropolitan area like Kansas City, a college town like Manhattan or Lawrence or engaging places like Wichita, Dodge City and Salina, there are a wide array of attractions and sights nearby. If you want to familiarize yourself with cowboy culture, visit the Boot Hills Museum in Dodge City, dine on all-you-can-eat barbeque and hear songs of the American Cowboy at Diamond W Chuckwagon Supper in Wichita or explore the Dickinson County Heritage Center in Abilene, which has dance halls, gaming rooms and 32 saloons. For outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, bird watching and other activities, three of the state’s most popular parks are: Cheney State Park near Wichita; Scott State Park near Scott City and Tuttle Creek State Park near Manhattan.
Monte-Carlo is home to the celebrated Monte Carlo Casino. This glamorous palace is full of frescoes, sculptures, and features an astonishing gold and marble atrium—not to mention the main attraction—gambling! Steeped in 700 years of Grimaldi royal history, Monte-Carlo’s location is stunning, tucked between French medieval villages and the Alps. Take in a world-class opera or ballet, bask in the sun on Larvotto Beach or get an adrenaline rush at May's Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Discover the best top things to do in Greater Perth, Australia including Rottnest Island Visitor Centre, Swan Valley Visitor Centre, Perth Hills Mundaring Visitor Centre, Western Australia Visitor Centre, Fremantle Visitor Centre, Rockingham Visitor Centre, Perth Hills Armadale Visitor Centre, Zig Zag Cultural Centre, Perth Hills Visitor Centre.
Catania has been a prize of many empires over the centuries, from Greeks to Romans to Arabs to Normans to Spaniards (to name a few). But its citizens have a more dangerous enemy right in their backyard—Mount Etna, Europe's largest and most active volcano, which destroyed the city with earthquakes and lava flows in 1693. Look closely at the baroque buildings dating from after the eruption—you'll notice a creative use of lava.
The city of Manitou Springs is a home rule municipality located in El Paso County, Colorado, United States. The town was founded for its scenic setting and natural mineral springs. The downtown area continues to be of interest to travelers, particularly in the summer, as the downtown area consists of many one-story, adjoining, small shops, restaurants, and pubs, as well as a creekside city park with a children's playground made from unusual materials. Among other services, shops cater to tourist interests such as clothing, candy, souvenirs, and outdoor recreation. The main road through the center of town was one of the direct paths to the base of Pikes Peak. Barr Trail, which winds its way up Pikes Peak, is accessible from town. The subdivision Crystal Hills was added to the municipality in the 1960s.
Discover the best top things to do in Cangas del Narcea Municipality, Spain including Mirador de Muniellos, Centro De Recepcion De Visitantes Alejandro Casona, Monasterio de San Juan de Corias, Casa de Cultura, Santuario de la Virgen del Acebo, Palacio de Los Condes de Toreno, Puente Colgante Cangas del Narcea, Palacio de Omana, Colegiata de Santa Maria Magdalena, Colegiata De Santa Maria Magdalena.
At the foot of the Swiss Alps lies Valais, "the valley." This fabled region is a year-round favorite, with spectacular skiing in the winter and superb hiking in summer. The Matterhorn, the Great St. Bernard Pass and Zermatt are the stars of the area, but glaciers, lakes, mountain paths, castle-churches and a wealth of resorts also beckon. Visit L'Hospice du Grand St. Bernard to see the animals who helped the monks rescue travelers or the Fondation Pierre Gianadda, Roman ruins that now house modern art.
Petropolis is the closest mountain resort to Rio, and a favorite getaway destination with cariocas. The Imperial Museum houses some of the most important objects in Brazilian history. Petropolis offers plenty in the way of ecotourism and adventure opportunities as well as rich historic architecture and cooler weather.
Witham /ˈwɪtəm/ is a town in the county of Essex in the East of England, with a population (2011 census) of 25,353. It is part of the District of Braintree and is twinned with the town of Waldbröl, Germany. Witham stands between the city of Chelmsford (8 miles to the south-west) and the town of Colchester (13 miles to the north-east), on the Roman road between the two. The River Brain runs through the town and joins the River Blackwater just outside.
Moline (/moʊˈliːn/ moh-LEEN) is a city located in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. With a population of 43,977 in 2010, it is the largest city in Rock Island County. Moline is one of the Quad Cities, along with neighboring East Moline and Rock Island in Illinois and the cities of Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa. The Quad Cities have an estimated population of 381,342. The city is the ninth-most populated city in Illinois outside the Chicago Metropolitan Area. The corporate headquarters of Deere & Company is located in Moline, as was Montgomery Elevator, which was founded and headquartered in Moline until 1997, when it was acquired by Kone Elevator, which has its U.S. Division headquartered in Moline. Quad City International Airport, Niabi Zoo, Black Hawk College, and the Quad Cities campus of Western Illinois University-Quad Cities. Moline is a retail hub for the Illinois Quad Cities, as South Park Mall and numerous big-box shopping plazas are located in the city.
Discover the best top things to do in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany including Dein Heilpraktiker, Urwelt Museum Hauff, Staatliches Museum fur Naturkunde Stuttgart, Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald E. V, Moor Extrem, Urgeschichtliches Museum Blaubeuren, Museum Auberlehaus, Meteormuseum Steinheim, Museum Reichenau, Furstliche Furstenbergische Sammlungen.
Havelock is a city in Craven County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 20,735 at the 2010 census. The city is home to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, the world's largest Marine Corps air station, and home to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Havelock is also home of the 4 time NCHSAA 3A State Champions in football.
Discover the best top things to do in Ecouen, France including National Museum of the Renaissance, Office de Tourisme d'Ecouen, Parc du Chateau D'Ecouen, Eglise Saint-Acceul d'Ecouen, ATELIERS B, Private Transfert Car Paris, Foret d'ecouen.
Discover the best top things to do in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany including Teamwelt, Theaterschiff Stuttgart, Palazzo Colombino, Harald Wohlfahrt PALAZZO, Dinner in the Dark, Tanzmetropole.
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