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Philadelphia, the "City
of Brotherly Love" is known for world-class museums, exciting
sporting events, a vibrant arts scene, and a
renowned orchestra. The Avenue of the Arts in Center City
contains the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, which is
home to the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the Academy of Music,
home to the Opera Company of Philadelphia. Most importantly
"Philly" is known for its significant historical sites. In
particular is
Independence National Historical Park which includes the Liberty
Bell Pavilion (home of the Liberty Bell), Independence Hall,
(Where the Declaration of Independence was signed) and the
Constitution Center (The worlds only museum devoted to the US
Constitution). The city is also recognized for
its hoagies, soft pretzels, water ice, Tastykake, and the famous
Philadelphia cheese steak as well as an abundance of
extraordinary restaurants.
The city of
Williamsburg consists of the Colonial Williamsburg District, New
Town, the College of William and Mary, as well as commercial
areas. Most visitors come for Colonial Williamsburg, America's
largest living history museum. Colonial Williamsburg,
Yorktown, and Jamestown constitute what's known as the "Historic
Triangle". This area served as a backdrop to the
Revolutionary War and the Civil War, as well as the home to the
first permanent English settlement of Jamestown.
Re-enactors do a terrific job in making the surroundings a
wonderful place to learn about the nation's beginnings in a fun
way. Other appealing aspects of Williamsburg are include
plantations, charming taverns, and entertainment. In addition,
you will find two world-class theme parks here as well: Busch
Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA
Washington,
DC, our nation's capital, is a city of green parks, grand
buildings, historic landmarks, marbled monuments and
extraordinary museums. Famous sights include the domed US
Capitol, the stately White House, the Supreme Court, as well as
the Lincoln, Jefferson and Washington Memorials. You can
tour the outstanding museums of the Smithsonian Institute,
Ford's Theatre (where President Lincoln was assassinated, The
Bureau of Engraving and Printing (where they print the money)
and The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) (where they shoot
a machine gun). Other interesting sites to see include the
Arlington National Cemetery, the Vietnam memorial, the Korean
War memorial and the Battle of Iwo Jima memorial. You will find
that the city of Washington, D.C. is an incredible place
filled with wonderful, free cultural attractions, great
shopping, terrific dining and world-class entertainment.
Gettysburg offers a small town atmosphere
with quaint streets, unique shops, museums, and period
restaurants and bistros, as well many significant historical
attractions. The town of Gettysburg is famous for its
Civil War history. People enjoy
he Gettysburg National Military Park, where they can see the
historic battlefield and its hundreds of monuments and memorials
as well as the Gettysburg National cemetery, where Abraham
Lincoln gave his famous Gettysburg Address.
 
Tourists love Charleston
because of it's history, shopping, entertainment, cuisine,
cultural attractions, and southern charm. The entire
downtown is designated as a National Historic Landmark.
Local merchants display their jewelry, art and local food
the City Market shops. Additional attractions include the
South Carolina Aquarium, a variety of museums, and the Boone
Hall Plantation, which is the oldest working, living plantation.
If you visit Charleston you will discover why many refer to this
city as a living museum.
 
Old Savannah, which is the
beautifully restored and maintained historic area, is the big
draw to visit this city. This
historic district contains street after tree-lined street of
ancient churches, monuments and museums.
The Riverfront,
which is a popular destination for visitors, contains a unique
group of shops, restaurants and art galleries.
All fans of John Berendt's "Midnight
in the Garden of Good and Evil" must pay a visit to the now
world-famous Bonaventure Cemetery, filled with obelisks,
columns, dense shrubbery and moss-draped trees.
 
A major attraction in San
Antonio is the river walk. This wonderful area offers
visitors beautiful
scenery, unique architecture, awesome landscaping, sidewalk
cafes and shopping. It is truly an amazing site and a unique,
enjoyable experience. Boat rides are available and are a
lot of fun. The world famous Alamo is only a short walk
from the River Walk in San Antonio. This wonderful
historical site is a must see. Many antiques are on
display at the Alamo showing what life was like during the
siege. The Tower of the Americas has long been a symbol of
San Antonio, in addition to the
Alamo and
Riverwalk.
There are two main parts of this attraction the rotating
restaurant and the observation deck. Visitors to the tower
can see all of San Antonio during their dining experience.
In addition, visitor's can enjoy
Sea World of Texas, The San
Antonio Zoo, Botanical Gardens, and many museums.
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