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Houston - Houston is the largest city in Texas, fourth largest in America. Known as the "Bayou City," Houston offers an eclectic mix of things to do for visitors of all ages and budgets, ranging from the city's 17-block Theater District, to its more than 11,000 restaurants, to the world's largest rodeo.
Toronto - Toronto is a cosmopolitan metropolis comprised of trendy neighborhoods, a bustling business district, immense parks and gardens, festivals, arts, culture, upscale shopping, authentic ethnic restaurants, and much more. Toronto is just a modern city however, as it is home to numerous historic attractions, not to mention its profound maritime heritage. Myrtle Beach - With the city's mild climate and more than 200 sunny days a year, it's no wonder that Myrtle Beach is the perfect vacation destination for the entire family. The area is famous not only for its beaches, but even more so for its golf options, boasting 108 championship courses. Don't forget about the swimming, surfing, sailing, and other sun and sand favorites, as well as the countless array of miniature golf courses and amusement parks. Hawaii Oahu - Drawing more visitors than any other Hawaiian island, Oahu is a place of colorful contrasts: It is home to the nation's eleventh largest metropolitan area, Honolulu, while still being ringed by more than 100 world-renowned beaches. The island is usually divided into four areas, each reflecting its own unique history, geography and identity: Honolulu, the Leeward Side, the Windward Side and the North Shore. One-third of the State's best surfing beaches are on Oahu, and no place in Hawaii can lay claim to more pulse quickening rides than the North Shore. Here, visitors can watch the world's top surfers take on nature's most powerful waterworks at spots such as Sunset Beach and the Banzai Pipeline. Tallahassee - Tallahassee is the capital city of Florida, occupying an area known as the Big Bend with the waters of the Gulf of Mexico about 25 miles south, and the Georgia state line about 14 miles north. From the city's rolling hills and lush plantations, freshwater springs and botanical gardens, as well as many fine museums and the excitement of Florida State University's campus grounds, Tallahassee has plenty to see and do. Omaha - Omaha is a big city with a small-town feel. It's a friendly, hardworking and wholesome town, epitomizing true "midwestern" tradition. The city is home to many prominent attractions. The Bemis Center for Contemporary Art is the largest artists' colony of its kind in the country. Scattered across the metro area are attractions with historical significance, such the Mormon Winter Quarters, Malcolm X's birth site, and former President Ford's birth site. The famed Henry Doorly Zoo features the world's largest indoor rain forest. International restaurants, eclectic neighborhoods, a vibrant nightlife and a thriving art community also add to the city's enticements. Daytona - Daytona Beach gained much of its fame for having beautiful beaches, in more ways than one. In fact, these particular beaches comprised a unique hardness which proved to be the perfect environment to test-drive cars. During the 1930s and 1940s most of the land speed records for automobiles were established in Daytona. Soon enough came the Daytona 500, one of racing’s most prestigious events. The city has retained its racing history with attractions such as Daytona USA and the Daytona International Speedway. The beautiful beaches also attract thousands of spring breakers each year, as well as senior citizens and families year-round who are in search of a relaxing time in the sun. New York City - New York City is still the business and entertainment capital of the world. Most of what makes New York so famous is cosmopolitan Manhattan Island. Thousands of people bustle along Manhattan Streets each day, exploring landmarks such as Times Square and Central Park, strolling down Broadway or Fifth Avenue, or enjoying the immense variety of theater, restaurants, nightlife and more. Hey, it's the city that never sleeps. Miami - More than 10 million tourists a year flood Miami-Dade County to take advantage of the white-sand beaches, the sunny weather, the upscale shopping, the sizzling nightlife, and the outstanding “New World” cuisine that has taken on a style and taste of its own. Las Vegas - Las Vegas is a combination of fast gaming action, glamour and glitz, sophistication and debauchery, all in the middle of the desert. Dance the night away, dine on world-class cuisine, catch some of the oldest, most reliable names in entertainment, or put your life savings in the hands of fate at any one of the magnificent casino-hotels. Paris - Paris draws on two thousand years of history, giving this city an unrivaled cultural legacy. Paris is magnificent, ancient architecture, inspiring artistry, fashion, glamour, ethnic diversity, charming neighborhoods, refined cuisine, theater, and much more. Altogether Paris is a modern city, consistently responding to new challenges, creating new districts, new meeting places, and new ways of life. London - London is an extravagant mix of history and modernity, science and the arts, business and leisure. From the tranquility of Hyde Park, to the haunting legacy of the Towers of London, to the priceless artifacts in the British Museum and much more, London has a countless array of things to see and do. |
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