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Sights On The Monterey Peninsula
Monterey city is one of the cities in California. It is found on the central coast of the state. The city is bordered by San Francisco which is about 100 miles to the north and Los Angeles which is approximately 300 miles away to the south. The city lies at the strategic Big Sur terminus which makes it a good stopping point for tourists plying along Route One. It is predominantly a residential area, but has many tourist attraction sites that include some beautiful scenery, gorgeous beaches and a conducive mild climate.
The city is served by the Monterey County Airport that link it with other cities in the USA. However, many visitors prefer to use the San Francisco International Airport which is much larger. A railway system also serves the city via the Amtrak Coast Starlight train for passengers, linking it with Washington and Los Angels. Alternatively, visitors can also use the Highway One to get to the city. Some people like it due to its scenic beauty.
The greater Monterey Peninsula also offers great attraction sights. The Cannery Row, which was once a fish processing district, has now been revitalized for tourist attraction purposes. It has bistros, boutiques, shops and restaurants. The famous Monterey Aquarium is found here. Tourists who come to this facility can be treated to activities that include glass-bottom boat tours, whale watching and deep sea fishing. Other sites in the Peninsula include bays and beaches along the coast, beautiful golf courses like the Pebble Beach Golf Resort that is famous worldwide, and many more.
The Big Sur stretches approximately 100 miles all the way from Monterey to San Luis Obispo. This stretch is a natural beauty except for the small Big Sur village and small communities that seem to infringe on it. Visitors touring this region get to see the Santa Lucia Mountain Range that borders the Pacific Ocean. Together with the sea waters, it forms very magnificent sites that include headlands, bays that are secluded, cliffs and surfing sites. Driving along this route gives one a memorable experience due to the numerous sceneries that are very exciting to view.
Other sites that attract tourists to Monterey include numerous wineries, the Salinas Valley and museums as well. However, a drive to the Big Sur should be taken with all the necessary caution it deserves. Mud slides are a common occurrence especially in the wet season.
Memphis, Tennessee, Where The Blues Were Born
Memphis is a city that is found in Tennessee and is strategically located such that is forms a gateway to the Mississippi Delta. The city is found towards the western border of Tennessee on a bluff which faces the Mississippi River. It also acts as a boundary gateway between two totally contrasting regions in the USA. To the southern part of the city, there is the New Orleans that is known for its ports and poverty stricken farms of Louisiana while to the south there are the rich farms that are found in the Midwestern plains.
Memphis is well known for being the place where blues originated. According to the history of the city, blues were born on the Beale Street in 1912. This has largely contributed to the current Beale District that we know of today. Visitors to this old district will come across numerous blues clubs and joints for entertainment like restaurants and halls. This makes the city very lively and exciting to visit especially on Saturday nights. Some of the most popular Blues clubs include the Rum Boogies, the Hard Rock Café, B.B Kings, Elvis Presley’s among many more others. Most of them play delta blues that are very authentic. Other than the music, some clubs go the extra mile to provide some delta cooking that is also very authentic. One particular example is the Bar-B-Q Memphis. Also Rock and Roll music emanated from this city and Elvis Presley, who is considered to be the king of the rock music, actually came from here.
One of the most spectacular sites in Memphis is the marching of the Peabody ducks. This peculiar tradition is normally found at the Peabody Hotel where the ducks are usually paraded twice daily at 11AM and 5PM to perform an orchestral march. Visitors who come to witness this unique site can also tour Mud Island where one will find a river museum. The working models of the B-17, which was a World War II bomber and the Memphis Belle, are some of the things found in the museum.
Historic sites in the city include Sun Studios and the Graceland. At Sun Studios, visitors can reconnect with the past by standing in the very same room where great blues icons like Howlin Wolf, Ike Turnert, and many more came to record their songs. One can even be treated to some of the great early hits. Graceland on the other hand is a famous estate that belonged to Elvis. It is found to the south of Memphis downtown on Elvis Presley Blvd, where one will also come across malls, shops stocked with some of Elvis souvenirs.
Other attractions in Memphis include museums like the National Civil Rights Museum that is found to the south of the city’s downtown. Visitors can tour the venue where the assassination of Doctor Martin Luther King took place, the Old Lorraine Motel. The Memphis Music Hall is also another good attraction especially if one is looking for some entertainment. It is located opposite the Peabody Hotel.
Things to do in Washington
Washington, DC, the celebrated city in the USA is one city where visitors cannot see it all in just a day. This means that one need to plan well and have ample time to enjoy the things in this area. One needs a well rounded trip that includes touring national mall and other activities. Here are some of the things that one can do or visit while in Washington, DC.
The Smithsonian; at the Smithsonian institutional building one can pick a map that contains information of the museums in this area. The natural treasures cover various subjects’ areas such as space exploration and art. With this map, one cab determines the areas of interest and plan on ways to visit them. It is also good to create some time and watch movies at IMAX movie at the space museum, national air and natural history museum.
National monuments and memorials; one can tour national monuments that offer spectacular views. It is recommended to watch view these sites at night for they are illuminated, have easier parking and are less crowded. When one decides to visit these places, there is need to take a tour car or bus. There are informative park rangers that one needs to listen to.
Three houses of government; one can tour the US capitol building, the Supreme Court and the White House. With this tour, one can understand power division of the democratic government. To be successful in this tour, earlier planning is paramount and that one has to get in touch with congressional representative for reservations and bookings.
Georgetown; Georgetown is Washington’s historic waterfront that is currently bustling with various activities. The streets in this area are lined with various restaurants to heed to the needs of every nationality. The shoppers’ paradise also offers places where locals and visitors can shop for products of their choice.
C and O canal; here, one can take part in bike riding. One can jump to a bike and get relief from the hectic city life. This site is suitable for all family members hence one can include the whole family when planning to tour Washington.
The Kennedy Center; at John F. Kennedy Center, there are theatrical experiences that one can engage in. this center offers performing arts and other forms of entertainment. When one needs to visit this center, there is need to make early bookings for performances that include musical concerts staged by national symphony or one can enjoy free shows when he visits the Millennium stage.
Wolftrap farm park concert; at this park, one can listen to all sorts of music dedicated to performing arts. In the summer, there are outdoor concerts as well as indoor performances held throughout the year. This park is situated in Vienna, Virginia which is only 20 minutes from this city.
One can also hike at Great Falls Park where he can enjoy views of Potomac River. Exploring Mount Vernon is another activity that one needs to visit while touring Washington, DC which now has an educational center and new museum.
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Events in Georgia
Georgia is one of the most visited areas in United States of America. This is because of the many events that local and international tourists can engage in. One thing to note about the events in Georgia is that they are available throughout the year; hence one cannot miss to attend an event. Here are some of the selected events in various months that one can attend.
In January, there is the Discover the Music around you event held on January 2nd in Atlanta. This event is hosted by Loopt. As from January 13th to February 28, there is an event where participants are taught how to make their own natural products. The lessons are free of charge though participants have to pay around $5 or more for the supplies. As from march 18th to 27th, the Georgia international Cherry blossom festival is held. At this event, participants enjoy congenial southern hospitality and celebrate in style the awesome beauty of 300,000 flowering Yoshino cherry trees. This gives participants an opportunity to learn more about the Cherry Blossom capital renowned in the entire world. There is also the Ray city old fashion plow day on the 19th of March. This event is held in Ray city and includes horse and mule plowing, craft vendors, arts and so on. The annual thunder in the valley air show is held from March 19th to march 20th. There are other events in the month of March such as the savannah music festival held as from march 25th to April 9th, fire ant festival among others.
There are several events that are held in the month of April. From 1st to 2nd of this month, the magical gardens of Mauldin are held in Clarkesville. These events witnesses’ participants adorn dragon breath and fairy dust as they explore this hidden village. One can engage in dragon hunt with the aim of finding magical creatures. From April 15th to 17th, there is the Atlanta dogwood festival. This is indeed the event that one needs to attend in the spring. The semi annual mossy creek barnyard festival is held from April 23th to 24th. This is said to be one of the top 20 events in Southeast. This event is among north Americas top 100 and it has been voted as the favorite arts and crafts festival in this region. In this event, one can see nationally acclaimed craftsmen, artists, entertainers among others. Other events in April include annual Inman park spring festival fair held from April 30th to May 1st and Georgia State fair held from April 30th to May 8th.
There are events held in May and June respectively in Georgia. These events are a must see for visitors who intend to tour this state. Some of these events include north Georgia Ag Fair held from may13 to 16 in Dalton. There is the canton festival of the arts held from May 21 to 22 in canton and is suitable for children’s art experience. In June, there is Blairsville Scottish festival held from 11th to 12th while in July from 20th to 30th, there is Georgia Mountain fair held in Hiawassee.
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