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If astronomy is your thing then you must visit the John F. Kennedy Space Center where you will get to see the rockets take off through the clouds and what a site it is. There are several bus tours, provided at the Space Center’s visitor’s complex that take you round the place and even take you to places which are usually restricted areas if you are there on your own.

You can also get to check out the various space museums at the complex and also check out the Astronauts Memorial Foundation run facilities like the Space Mirror Memorial, which is also known as the Astronaut Memorial and there you will find the large black granite mirror which has names of astronauts that died in the line of duty and the names shine day and night which is a site one must see.

The prices for getting into the Space Center Visitor Complex usually vary but mostly adults pay twenty nine dollars and kids pay nineteen dollars and this covers all bus tours, exhibits, plus any film that you will have to watch there. You will also get to view the large rockets as well as their launch pads, which are magnificent make you believe than man has really come from very far to achieve greatness.

Smithsonian is one of the biggest museum complexes in the United States and it can be found in Washington D.C. The Smithsonian is actually a learning institution that also has several Art museum’s incorporated in them.  The museum complexes are part of the Luce Foundation Center for American Art as well as the Lunder Conservation Center.

If you love art then you should visit the Smithsonian which is rich in artistic history and provides you a gateway to a lot of history. The Smithsonian also provides you with parks and zoos where you can visit with your whole family. There is a lot to do at the institute and you will enjoy your time there.

Most of the museums and parks can be found in Washington like at the Washington Monument and at Capitol Building, however the rest are found in the suburbs of Washington which are easy to get too if you use the subway.

If you are looking for a popular tourist destination in the US then you have come to the right place. The San Juan Islands are one of the biggest tourist destinations in the United States. One of its greatest attractions is how each island has a different atmosphere to it and it manages to blend in with who ever visit the island.

You will get to do a lot of sea Kayaking and orca-watching at the Islands which brings thousands there. You also get to find sandy and rocky beaches there. Found in Washington State the San Juan Islands have an exotic allure to them. They are a lot of hilly places there where you can get to do hiking as well as rock climbing.

The orcas off course are the main attraction for the islands which attracts many people over to see these large killer whales. The three family’s of the Orca’s leave there which are M-pod, K-pod and L-pod. You can take a drive around the islands or try biking which is a lot of fun and many people prefer it.

Take a journey to beautiful Alaska and visit the Denali National Park, where you will get to experience the scenic mountain views and get to see some of the world’s largest mammals. You will get to see the variety of animals that live at Mount McKinley which is North America’s highest point.

There is a lot to do in Alaska, and Denali Park is one of the hottest zones to visit though it is one cold place to be at with temperatures dropping close to -95 degrees farenheight which is -70 degrees Celsius.  Though the park is opened through out the year, most people prefer to visit it during summer.

Visit Alaska most popular park and get to experience its wildlife which consists of wild moose, black bears as well as grizzly bears, Dall sheep, caribou and wolves. During winter tourist get to hike through the park as well as cross-country skiing and dog sledding. Alaska offers you the chance to try out its national park it is an experience you do not want to miss.

Sin City as it is referred to by its patrons and most of the people who visit it each year as one of the most famous cities in the United States. Known for its gambling and its mobster background; the city is claimed to have been an idea that was brought up by mobster Beanie (Bugsy) Siegel. With everything legalized how can you not want to visit this magnificent city?

Come and enjoy Vegas as it is well known what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. So come and enjoy the fine dining and great shopping areas in Las Vegas the gambling state where you will find casinos everywhere.  Known as Sin City because of alcohol (booze) being available anytime as well as adult entertainment all the time and legalized gambling basically twenty four seven, the Vegas experience is one you do not want to miss.

You get to do all kinds of shopping, as well as try out all the local clubs and get to watch lots of live shows. Many musicians usually like to take their acts to Las Vegas like Cher, Celine Dieon and many more. The city is based in Nevada and is the largest adult playground in the world. In Las Vegas, at any given time you get to experience world class sporting events as well as stage shows, in fact they say the city never sleeps. Other great attractions in Vegas would be the Hoover Dam. Las Vegas is also famous for its quick no fault divorces and easy and quick marriages.

Even after experiencing one of the worst devastations known to mankind, New Orleans has risen from the ashes to show that it can still stand strong even after hurricane Katrina came calling. Katrina destroyed a whole lot and caused thousands of people to be homeless. New Orleans offers you hot steamy nights especially when it comes to the famous Mardi Gras, which is an annual music and dance carnival that happens in New Orleans.

Known also as the Big Easy the city has a beautiful feeling to it of Old Catholic tradition to a feeling of freedom and ease. With its old building structures and its voodoo vibe New Orleans has come to be known as the home of festivities and celebrations, which attract thousands of tourists each year.

The city offers a rare touch of old Spanish, African and French heritage and feel, which makes all whop come there believe that they are in a land long forgotten by time. You get to experience the Cajun and French restaurants which offer you a variety of food you have never tasted before and that can only be found in New Orleans. Known also as the city that care forgot because of its easy nature, New Orleans is hot and humid during most of the year and the only cold you will feel there is during the rainy season which really doesn’t offer cool air because its still hot even then.

Located in York County, Maine and is usually a place where you will find lots of the wealth making port with their large yachts. It has a quiet beauty about it and is very peaceful. You can enjoy the seaside like many tourist that visit the place. Kennebunkport is known as the summer home for President George Bush Senior and is lovely and cool place to enjoy your summer vacation.

Regarded as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the Northeast, there is also a lot to see there, especially if you are into history. There are lots of historical buildings to view as well as a lovely place to go fishing and relax.  You can also enjoy the neighboring Goose Rocks beach if you want to enjoy some sandy beaches.

You can also get to see the huge granite rocks as well as visit the twilight beach house which is popular with the tourists.  You can also visit the famous Perkins Cove which was once a popular fishing area but now you will find many artist there who use the place for inspiration of their art. During summer is when the streets of Kennebunkport are buzzing with shopkeepers and street vendors. If you want to eat a variety of lovely seafood then you should try Barnacle Billy’s where you can also get to seat and get a view of the sea during the day or night.

If you are a fun of the old west then the Lost Dutchman’s Goldmine will be an interesting place for you. Many stories have been told off the mine, many of which are superstitious stories of how the mine had hidden treasures of gold and thousands of people flocked to Arizona in such of those goldmines.

The story goes that a German immigrant named Jacob Waltz arrived in the United States in such of treasure or basically gold during that time there was a gold rush going on in California and Jacob joined the thousands of “forty-niners” heading to California in search for mines. Apparently Waltz ended up finding gold and was seen in Phoenix, Arizona with bags full of gold ore; he spent most of his time drink and claiming that he found the gold in the Superstition Mountains but refused to reveal where in the mountains he had found the gold. However those mountains had apache Indians who killed anyone who ventured into its surrounding areas, but it was after Jacob died that the legend of the mines began. It is said that a Gazette newspaper printed that after the death of Jacob Waltz the lady that took care of him during that time known as Mrs. E. W. Thomas an Afro-American woman sold of her ice cream parlor and was usually seen acting very strange; she then took off in search of the mysterious mines. This got thousands of people wanting to go in search of the mines and the news spread like wild fire. However there are many stories that come with the mines so you can never really tell which is true.

The Dutchman Goldmine’s named as “Dutchman” because that was the name used by American’s to call German immigrants, is now a place where you can go and try your luck if you are in the mood for hidden treasures that have never been found. The Superstition Mountains is where you will find the Lost Dutchman State Park campgrounds, however mining is forbidden there but you can go and enjoy the wilderness and discover how the old west used to be.

If you are looking for an exciting place where geological formations meet art then visit northern Arizona and there you will find Antelope Canyon. A beautiful formation of red rocks, which geologically have formed art that one, has not seen before. The bright red or sometimes orange looking rocks are a photographer’s pleasure and you will find it to be one of the most photographed canyons in the world.

Being the most visited and most photographed canyon in America is no joke, and that means there is something worth seeing there. There are two Antelope Canyons located on either side of route ninety eight which are both owned by the same people named the Navajo Nation who charge different rates at both canyons which are named Upper Antelope Canyon and Lower Antelope Canyon. The fees rate from eighteen dollars , but you don’t have to visit both you can just visit one they are alike so once you have seen one then you probably seen them all.

When you get to Antelope Canyon you will probably think there isn’t much to see there but if you look closely you will see a crack on the ground which has a ladder that goes down, deep into the canyon and there is where you will see the beauty and magnificent wonders of Antelope canyon. The crack for upper antelope canyon is straight and you just go right through into the canyon. When the light hits the rocks through the cracks you will be amazed at the beauty.

Located along the Florida Panhandle, a less ventured spot for tourist but a very quiet and undiscovered vacation spot, Panama City can be found near the Panhandle of Florida and it is a small city but the largest between Tallahassee, Florida and Pensacola, Florida. If you are looking to buy real-estate or to build or make any kind of real estate investment then Panama City, Florida is the city for you; named by CNN’s business 2.0 magazine, as the top place to invest in real estate in 2006.

Panama City not to be mistaken with Panama in South America is a place where one can go and relax much like the other Panama and it has hot weather like the other Panama, but it does get cool and chilly, but there is still a lot to do like golfing. You will love the cool blue water which is on Panama City Beach and is part of the Gulf of Mexico. The Panama City beach is a popular place and west of it is the famous Laguna Beach.

However more tourist keep flocking to Panama City beach and the more the come the more housing comes up mostly condominiums which are quite reasonable and there are less big high class hotels and more of housing along the beach fronts as well as small motels and hotels. St. Andrews Park is located across the bay from Panama City but at the tip of Panama Beach and it is where you will find those white sandy beaches; you also get to fish, hike or even try camping there.