What is it about your town/city ...

creeky · Post by **creeky** » September 17, 2006 5:24 am

Ok .. this is for more the ones that international tourists dont visit.

Help me out please!!! (and also it will be fun to read!!)

SO - what is it about your town/city that tourists would do?

I already know about places like NYC, Vegas etc ......

I like to hear about different things ... like in Seattle I want to go to the Boeing place .... I want to go to the big can of spam one day as well

So .. town/city and state please!!

Newcastle, Australia - we got WINE!!!!!!

and GREAT beaches!

Cubbie Bear · Post by **Cubbie Bear** » September 17, 2006 8:07 am

Eagle Point Park--overlooking the widest point on the Mississippi River north of New Orleans

1800's Lumber Baron's mansion tours

Clinton Lumberkings Professional Baseball

Riverboat gambling with cruising April-Oct (for at least one more year)

Dinner cruises on Mississippi nearby

Scenic drives on "The Great River Road"

Live Summer Stock Theatre on an authentic 1800's paddlewheel boat

2 1/2 hours from Chicago

1-2 hour drive from REAL tourist things. Amana Colonies, Galena Illinois Peoia, Il. Quad Cities,

CUBBIE's House

PHDiane · Post by **PHDiane** » September 17, 2006 9:00 am

Cincinnati, Ohio

Riverboats, Reds Baseball, Bengals Football, Symphony, Big beautiful Zoo,
bike trails, canoeing on scenic Little Miami River, resturants in N.Kentucky overlooking Cincinnati Skyline...oh yes....Sky Line Chili... LOL...

Paramont Kings Island amusement park,
Beach Water Park AND Riverbend....buba's 2nd most concert venue

aeroparrot · Post by **aeroparrot** » September 17, 2006 10:25 am

Boston:

Old North Church --- where the lanterns were lit alerting Paul Revere to make his famous ride alerting the Minute Men that the Royal Army was coming.

Fanuel Hall -- where the debate on Indepence and the acceptance of the U.S. Constitution were debating.

In Charlestown, the U.S.S. Constitution (Old Ironsides) is docked and is the oldest commissioned warship still active.

The Red Sox, Celtics and Bruins all play in the city of Boston, the Patriots and Revolution play 30 miles southwest in the town of Foxborough.

Boston Commons is the oldest park in the US (started in 1684 or around then).

There are other historical sites to see in Boston and are too many to see.

Drumkat · Post by **Drumkat** » September 17, 2006 12:03 pm

La Porte, IN - home of the overpass.

Also, more bars per capita than anywhere in the USA. Also the same goes for antique stores.

Sad

Post by **SMLCHNG** » September 17, 2006 12:43 pm

http://www.denver.org/default.aspx?404; ... /index.asp

One of the best places to see a concert (Red Rocks)

The night life in Denver is fantastic!

Or skiing if you choose:

A little white water rafting:

Tons of shopping if that interests you:

http://denver.citysearch.com/yellowpage ... page1.html

A few hours SW of Denver, Mesa Verde:

I've lived here for 30 years, and I'm STILL discovering new things to do!

Conolulu · Post by **Conolulu** » September 17, 2006 1:27 pm

Fernandina Beach, Florida....

Kayaking and Canoeing:

http://www.kayakamelia.com/

and..

BIRD WATCHING
Northeast Florida is a birding paradise. Each season offers its own unique opportunities. In winter, Gannets can be seen swooping and diving off shore. Purple Sandpipers huddle on the rocks at the Fort Clinch fishing pier, while American White Pelicans gather on the shell beaches of the Amelia River. On the Intracoastal Waterway and nearby Little Talbot Island, Bald Eagles can be found. Piping Plovers roam the remote beach, and occasionally, a Long-Billed Curlew can be seen. Spring and summer bring the most colorful visitors. Painted Buntings, along with Summer Tanagers, Orchard Orioles and Roseate Spoonbills fill the island interior, while Least Terns, an endangered species, are frequently seen diving for small fish in the creeks and rivers. During spring and fall, beaches and flats are a common stop over for birds on the Atlantic Migratory Flyway. Black-Bellied Plovers, Purple Sandpipers, Long-Billed Curlew, Stilts and others can be seen. Great Egrets, Great Blue Herons, Snowy Egrets, Willets, and Osprey inhabit these islands all year.

and...

Each winter, endangered Northern Right Whales travel from Canada's Atlantic Coast to give birth off Amelia Island's shores. With less than 400 of these huge mammals left, every single calf is vital to the future of this endangered species. The numerous creeks and rivers which feed the Intracoastal Waterway provide wide-eyed onlookers the opportunity for viewing dolphins, manatees, otters, and alligators.

Cumberland Island is a great day trip....Remote island with Wild Horses all over...the flora, fauna and the wildlife are just beautiful....There is a ferry (ok...a little boat they call a ferry) that leaves every day from here..

and Sailing....

http://www.windwardsailing.com/?

located in the seaport village of Fernandina Beach in Northeast Florida, on beautiful Amelia Island—
Florida's northernmost barrier island. Just thirty minutes from Jacksonville International Airport,
Amelia Island has been touted as one of America's top ten destinations.

14 miles of beautiful beaches to walk on, swim..

And..one more thing..People will leave you alone if that is what you want...

The Palace Saloon..Oldest bar in Florida....Great little Irish Pub...O'Kanes..

A fantastic Pirate Club...

Wonderful Restaurants! Some listed in the top 25 in the country...(on this small island...Who'd have thought that???)

Virtually NO traffic....

And..and we have a WalMart on the island...Super Walmart just off the island, 6 miles away..and a new Super Target...

And it is a very small town....Not enough people to irritate you....and enough to keep you interested..

ph4ever · Post by **ph4ever** » September 17, 2006 1:30 pm

Seattle/Tacoma (ok I live about in the middle)

Tacoma:

The Tacoma Glass Museum
The Washington History Museum (Tacoma)
6th Avenue District (Tacoma)
Job Carr Cabin in Old Town, where the first settler made his claim in 1864 (Tacoma)
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum in Point Defiance Park (Tacoma)
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium (Tacoma)
Golden Pacific Railroad (Tacoma)
LeMay: America’s Car Museum (Tacoma)
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park (Eatonville )
Pioneer Village/Ohop Indian Village (Eatonville)
Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden (Federal Way)
Tacoma Dome & Shanaman Sports Museum of Tacoma & Pierce County
Tacoma Nature Center
W. W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory (Tacoma)
Windmill Gardens (Sumner) - Don did a wedding there in the Big Windmill
Working Waterfront Maritime Museum (Tacoma)
Emerald Downs Racetrack (Auburn)

Seattle:Downtown Seattle and Waterfront

Pioneer Square (there's an underground tour of Seattle that I hear is very historic and interesting)
Pike Place Market
Myrtle Edwards Park
Seattle Art Museum
Seattle Aquarium
Seattle Public Library
International District

International District
Wing Luke Museum

Capitol Hill
Seattle University
Volunteer Park
Seattle Asian Art Museum

Seattle Center
Seattle Children's Museum
Space Needle
Seattle Monorail (if it's running

)
Pacific Science Center
Experience Music Project

Queen Anne Hill
Seattle Pacific University

Ballard
Golden Gardens
Nordic Heritage Museum
Ballard Locks and Ship Canal

Green Lake
Green Lake Park
Woodland Park Zoo

Lake Union
Gas Works Park

Lake Washington
Seward Park

West Seattle
Alki Beach Park
Lincoln Park
Schmitz Park

Fremont
Artist's Republic of Fremont
The Aurora Bridge Troll

University District
Burke Museum
Henry Art Gallery
Seattle Museum of History and Industry
University of Washington

Magnolia
Discovery Park

North Seattle
Carkeek Park
Greenlake
Magnuson Park
Woodland Park Zoo

Central Seattle
Japanese Garden
Washington Park Arboretum

South Seattle
Museum of Flight
Seattle Tennis Center
Kubota Garden

DAY OR 2 TRIPS:

Mount Rainier - At 14,411 feet, Rainier is the highest mountain in both Washington and the 48 contiguous states.

Tillicum Village & Tours Inc - Northwest Coast Indian Cultural Center and restaurant, cruise, salmon dinner, & entertainment.

Whale Watching - April thru Sept

PARIS TEXAS I would be remiss to not tell you about my HOME town

Culbertson Fountain - Downtown Paris
Eiffel Tower w/Cowboy hat - Next to Love Civic Center
Jesus with Cowboy Boots - Evergreen Cemetary
Sam Bell Maxy House - near RhumChum's house
Chisholm Monument
Door of death
I'm sure Linda can add more

chuck wagon · Post by **chuck wagon** » September 17, 2006 3:17 pm

Just a few highlights for Calgary, Alberta, Canada

The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth - The Calgary Exhibition & Stampede
Calgary Tower
Calgary Zoo & Prehistoric Park
Canada Olympic Park
Heritage Park Historical Village
Museum of the Regiments
Spruce Meadows (show jumping facility)
Banff, Kananaskis Provincial Park and the Rocky Mountains only 1 hour away
great skiing, hiking, fly fishing, etc.

"The Heart of the New West"

Quint · Post by **Quint** » September 17, 2006 6:57 pm

This should be easy.....Key West.....Mmmmmm.

You could stay at the Southern Cross Hotel with your good phriend DKD.

You could go eat dinner at Margaritaville and be served by the server with the most hustle in town ....your good phriend HSVParrothead.

You could go over to Pier house and Your good phriend Sailing again will be sure to take you out, get you drunk ...and in a fight

Or you could go on a Ghosts and Lengends Tour , a Hemingway tour, or follow the trails to Margaritaville ( a drinking tour ) with your good phriend Quint

phjrsaunt · Post by **phjrsaunt** » September 17, 2006 7:02 pm

Richmond, Virginia:
Within about a 50 mile radius, you can:
*visit Jamestown, where the whole United States began
*visit any number of Revolutionary OR Civil War sites
*visit a dozen or so decent wineries

prrthd1987 · Post by **prrthd1987** » September 17, 2006 7:03 pm

Bemidji Minnesota

It's the birthplace of Paul Bunyan

This is Bemidji State University - Where I call home

We also have Itasca State Park within driving distance... it's the start of the mighty Mississippi River... as well as thousands of lakes for fishing, canoeing, kayaking, etc...

It's a good destination for a summer holiday

jonesbeach10 · Post by **jonesbeach10** » September 17, 2006 10:31 pm

Well my town has nothing itself, but Long Island as a whole:

Beaches

Winerys on the North Fork
Bethpage Black-world class golf for an everyman price
At one end of the island you have the greatest city in the world.
At the other end, you have the Hamptons and Montauk a little farther.
Other than that, it's pretty much a suburbia (considering the first suburb was started here)

Any other LI'ers want to chime in???

Conolulu · Post by **Conolulu** » September 17, 2006 10:35 pm

jonesbeach10 wrote:Well my town has nothing itself, but Long Island as a whole:

Beaches
Winerys on the North Fork
Bethpage Black-world class golf for an everyman price
At one end of the island you have the greatest city in the world.
At the other end, you have the Hamptons and Montauk a little farther.
Other than that, it's pretty much a suburbia (considering the first suburb was started here)

Any other LI'ers want to chime in???

Well...I'm not a LI'er...

But you forgot the Long Island Duck!!!

jonesbeach10 · Post by **jonesbeach10** » September 17, 2006 10:38 pm

Conolulu wrote:
jonesbeach10 wrote:Well my town has nothing itself, but Long Island as a whole:

Beaches
Winerys on the North Fork
Bethpage Black-world class golf for an everyman price
At one end of the island you have the greatest city in the world.
At the other end, you have the Hamptons and Montauk a little farther.
Other than that, it's pretty much a suburbia (considering the first suburb was started here)

Any other LI'ers want to chime in???

Well...I'm not a LI'er...

But you forgot the Long Island Duck!!!

I didn't even know that was still around.

chuck wagon · Post by **chuck wagon** » September 17, 2006 11:55 pm

prrthd1987 wrote:Bemidji Minnesota

It's the birthplace of Paul Bunyan

This is Bemidji State University - Where I call home

We also have Itasca State Park within driving distance... it's the start of the mighty Mississippi River... as well as thousands of lakes for fishing, canoeing, kayaking, etc...

It's a good destination for a summer holiday

Great to see Paul and Babe are still there. Went through Bemidji with my folks over 40 years ago! Did you hear about the winter that was so cold, the cows gave ice cream?

frognot · Post by **frognot** » September 18, 2006 2:51 am

Dallas, Texas

Hoot Island

ph4ever wrote:PARIS TEXAS I would be remiss to not tell you about my HOME town

Culbertson Fountain - Downtown Paris
Eiffel Tower w/Cowboy hat - Next to Love Civic Center
Jesus with Cowboy Boots - Evergreen Cemetary
Sam Bell Maxy House - near RhumChum's house
Chisholm Monument
Door of death
I'm sure Linda can add more

Connie, what's the door of death?

creeky · Post by **creeky** » September 18, 2006 3:35 am

Quint wrote:This should be easy.....Key West.....Mmmmmm.

You could stay at the Southern Cross Hotel with your good phriend DKD.

You could go eat dinner at Margaritaville and be served by the server with the most hustle in town ....your good phriend HSVParrothead.

You could go over to Pier house and Your good phriend Sailing again will be sure to take you out, get you drunk ...and in a fight

Or you could go on a Ghosts and Lengends Tour , a Hemingway tour, or follow the trails to Margaritaville ( a drinking tour ) with your good phriend Quint

Or go visit Margaritaville store and visit the most beautiful and generous friend in KW - Mel!!!

flipflopgirl · Post by **flipflopgirl** » September 18, 2006 4:13 am

BIG CAN OF SPAM?!? Where is that?!?

creeky · Post by **creeky** » September 18, 2006 4:17 am

flipflopgirl wrote: BIG CAN OF SPAM?!? Where is that?!?

Minesota apparently ..

But now I think I need to go to Long Island to see the duck

We have a big "penis" in Newcastle