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Ski Austria

2008-12-25T03:55:00.000-08:00

Ski Austria

Ischgl

In a country known for partying as hard as it skis, Ischgl’s a snow-bound Ibiza which eclipses not just Austria’s other apr?s-ski destinations but those across the rest of the world. But it’s no one-trick pony – there’s great skiing to be had as well, for those with stamina.
Lift facilities:

112323

Pistes:

easy38km

medium difficulty127km

difficult45km

total230km

Sea level:
1.377 - 2.872m
Opening times:
Season: 28.11.2008- 03.05.2009
Business: 08:30 - 17:00
Activities:
- Cross-country skiing
- Winter hiking
- Ice skating
- Horse-drawn sleigh rides.
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Tobogganing evening

Tobogganing evenings on one of the longest toboggan runs in the Alps (7 km long, 950 m difference in elevation, lighted) are held on Mondays and Thursdays weather permitting.
Uphill ride:
Silvrettabahn 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm

Toboggans can be hired at SILVRETTA SPORTS at the top station of the Silvrettabahn ropeway. (Note: rental fee must be paid together with the carrier ride.)
No deposit!
Return of toboggans: at the end of the toboggan run.
Note: the toboggan ticket entitles its holder to one uphill ride with the Silvrettabahn ropeway. The toboggan run is closed during the day!
Rates
Uphill ride 11.50 €
Toboggan 8.50 €

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Galtur

Galtur offers its visitors over 40 perfectly groomed kilometres of slopes, a breathtaking backdrop, a unique skiing experience, intensive winter sporting pleasure and countless unforgettable holiday memories.
Lift facilities:

6330

Pistes:

easy6km

medium difficulty24km

difficult10km

total40km

Sea level:
1.600 - 2.300m
Opening times:
Season: 06.12.2008- 19.04.2009
Business: 09:00 - 16:00
Activities:
- Cross-country skiing
- Ski touring
- Snow shoe trekking
- Winter hiking
- Ice skating & curling
- Paragliding & hang-gliding
- Horse-drawn sleigh rides.
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Hotel Alpenrose

The Khakzadeh-Lorenz family bids you a warm welcome to Alpenrose. Breathe in the fragrant air of Austria’s first climatic health resort. Enjoy the feeling of being one step closer to heaven in the impressive mountains of the Silvretta.

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Sport Shops & Rental in Galtur

INTERSPORT Wolfart
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Address: Galtur 21a, 6563 Galtur
Phone: +43/(0)5443/8295
Fax: +43/(0)5443/82954
Email: sport.wolfart@vol.at

Rent 7 days – pay 6 days
Prices for 6 days:
Ski PREMIUM
On Web Site: 135 EUR
Ski ECONOMY
On Web Site: 109 EUR
Ski BASIC
On Web Site: 90 EUR
Ski Boots ECONOMY
On Web Site: 46 EUR

Sport Walter
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Address: Dorfplatz 41, 6563 Galtur,Austria
Phone: +43 (0) 5443 / 8242
Fax: +43 (0) 5443 / 82424
Email: info@sportwalter.com
Shop hours
Monday - Friday: 08:30 - 12:30 and 14:30 - 18:30
Saturday: 08:30 - 18:30
Sunday: 09:00 - 12:00 and 15:00 - 18:00

Prices for 6 days:
5 stars set ski/carver, boots include
In Shop: 189 EUR
On Web Site: 170.10 EUR
4 stars set ski/carver, boots include
In Shop: 153 EUR
On Site: 137.70 EUR
3 stars set ski/carver, boots include
In Shop: 133 EUR
On Site: 119.70 EUR

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Monterey

2008-09-17T14:58:00.000-07:00

Monterey

Coastal Recreation Trail

Address:
Ocean View Blvd Pacific Grove, CA

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The Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail extends for about one mile from the Monterey Bay Aquarium to Lovers Point. The Pacific Grove section of the trail is part of the recreation trail network which runs from Marina to Pacific Grove. Formerly located on the Southern Pacific Railroad Right-of-Way, the trail has separate walking and cycling paths. It serves as a major walking, jogging, and bicycling route along the northeastern coastline of the city.

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Bay Aquarium

Address:
886 Cannery Row,Monterey, CA 93940

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My comments:
Because I did diving in red sea, and was in underwater observatory in Eilat, Israel, I didn't see something new. But it is nice when you can touch sea animals.
About the Place:
The Monterey Bay Aquarium, which is located on the site of a former sardine cannery on Cannery Row in Monterey, California, is one of the largest aquariums in the world. It has an annual attendance of 1.8 million and holds 35,000 plants and animals representing 623 species.
Events:
October 12 (Sun.)
Fiesta del Mar
(10 a.m.-6 p.m.)
Join us for Fiesta del Mar, a celebration of Latin American culture and ocean conservation. There will be bilingual feeding shows, live Latin music performances, and the highlight of the day—the "Heroe del Medio Ambiente" (Hero of the Environment) award ceremony. Children 12 and under will be admitted free all day.
FREE WITH AQUARIUM ADMISSION
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Prices:
$24.95
Hours:
Regular Hours
10 a.m.–6 p.m. Daily
Closed Dec. 25
Summer (May 26–Sept. 1)
9:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Summer Weekends
(July 5–Sept. 1) Sat. & Sun.
9:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Holidays
9:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

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Monterey Bay Dive

Address:
225 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA‎

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Prices:
Rent: $80

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17-Mile Drive

Address:
17 Mile Dr,Pacific Grove, CA
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Discover Nature’s treasures as you explore the serene majesty of Del Monte Forest. Here you’ll quickly experience the magic of a legendary scenic tour that’s home to The Lone Cypress, Seal and Bird Rocks, Fanshell Beach, Point Joe, and the colliding currents of The Restless Sea.

You’ll see black cormorants, brown pelicans, California sea otters, harbor seals, and idle sea lions all in their natural habitat. Colorful native wildflowers dot the scene, adorning the cool, soothing hues of the seashore and carefully preserved dunescape.

Along the way, you’ll encounter the emerald fairways of such famous golf courses as The Links at Spanish Bay, Spyglass Hill and the world-renowned Pebble Beach Golf Links. For a gourmet picnic lunch along 17-Mile Drive, visit Pebble Beach Market adjacent to The Lodge at Pebble Beach.
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Los Angeles

2008-09-12T07:02:00.000-07:00

Los Angeles

Los Angeles CityPass

The Southern California CityPass is different from all other CityPass programs. Rather than a single city, Southern California CityPass includes the most famous theme parks in the Southern California region, from Hollywood to San Diego. You will have 14 days to take full advantage of your access to six days of fun with these tickets:

3-Day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Bonus Ticket: valid for back-and-forth admission to both Disneyland Park and Disney's California Adventure Park; also includes one Magic Morning early Disneyland park entry (on Sat, Sun, Tues, or Thurs)
Universal Studios Hollywood: one-day general admission
SeaWorld: one-day general admission including all shows
Option Ticket: Choose to visit either the San Diego Zoo: one-day Best Value admission package including unlimited use of Guided Bus Tour
OR San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park: one-day Best Value admission package which includes the Journey into Africa Tour, Conservation Carousel, and all shows and exhibits

Price:
247$

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Disneyland

Address:
1313 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA

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Disneyland, marketed as the happiest place on Earth, is an American theme park in Anaheim, California, owned and operated by the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts division of The Walt Disney Company. It opened on July 17, 1955, in ceremonies led by Walt Disney. Disneyland holds the distinction of being the only theme park to be designed, built, opened, and operated by Walt Disney.
Disneyland admission using CityPass includes:
One 3-Day Disneyland® Resort Park Hopper®Bonus ticket. You get admission to both Disneyland® Park and Disney's California Adventure™ Park for 3-days over a consecutive 14-day period and you can go back and forth between the two parks on the same day of admission. It also includes one Magic Morning early Disneyland park entry (enter one hour before opening on Sat, Sun, Tues, or Thurs).
Insider Tips:
Disney's FASTPASS® Service- At a participating attraction, insert your valid Park admission ticket into the FASTPASS® kiosk. You'll receive a FASTPASS® ticket assigning you a one-hour window of time to return to the attraction with little or no waiting.

Prices:
199.00$
Hours:
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday - Thursday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Disney's California Adventure

Address:
1313 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA

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Steps from Disneyland® Park is Disney's California Adventure™ Park. It's where Disney Magic meets California fun! Starting in May, we dare you to take the elevator ride of your life on the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™. Whether you take an exhilarating airborne adventure, splash down roaring white-water rapids, or see Aladdin and Jasmine soaring on a flying carpet, you'll be immersed in exciting adventures! You'll discover the splendor of the lands, the cultural richness of the people, and the free-spirited California lifestyle, all in one incredible place.
Disneyland admission using CityPass includes:
One 3-Day Disneyland® Resort Park Hopper®Bonus ticket. You get admission to both Disneyland® Park and Disney's California Adventure™ Park for 3-days over a consecutive 14-day period and you can go back and forth between the two parks on the same day of admission. It also includes one Magic Morning early Disneyland park entry (enter one hour before opening on Sat, Sun, Tues, or Thurs).
Insider Tips:
Disney's FASTPASS® Service- At a participating attraction, insert your valid Park admission ticket into the FASTPASS® kiosk. You'll receive a FASTPASS® ticket assigning you a one-hour window of time to return to the attraction with little or no waiting.

Hours:
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday: 10:00 AM - 8:00PM
Tuesday - Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Downtown Disney

Address:
1313 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA

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Downtown Disney District is an outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment area, themed after a garden walk, located at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. It was constructed during the Disneyland Resort expansion which also included the construction of Disney's California Adventure, and opened in 2001.

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Universal Studios Hollywood

Address:
70 Universal City Plz,Universal City, CA 91608
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Get ready for the ultimate Hollywood movie experience at Universal Studios Hollwyood! First, go behind-the-scenes on the legendary Studio Tour to explore where Hollywood movies are made and Hollywood's biggest stars work daily. Then, face action head-on in heart-pounding rides and attractions that put you inside some of the world's biggest movies. Only at Universal Studios HollywoodSM - The Entertainment Capital of L.A.SM
Insider Tips:
Arrive when Universal Studios Hollywood park opens to get the most out of your day. To save time when dining, avoid peak hours between noon and 3:00pm. Ride Revenge of the Mummy coaster and the other thrill rides in the morning to beat the afternoon rush. Avoid the lines - Upgrade to a Front of the Lines Pass (based on availability). Visit the Hollywood Ticket Outlet across from the Blues Brother's stage for more information on this and other special programs.
Prices:
64.00$
Hours:
Saturday - Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Sea World

Address:
500 Sea World Dr., San Diego, CA 92109
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Venture beyond the ocean's door at SeaWorld® San Diego. Get up-close with all the sea's creatures. Experience Believe - the visually stunning Shamu® show. Plus, the thrills of Wild Arctic®, the daring drop on Journey to Atlantis® and new for spring 2008, Elmo and his Sesame Street friends are making a new home at Sea World San Diego.
Prices:
59.00$
Parking: 12$
Hours:
Saturday - Sunday: 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Monday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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San Diego Zoo

Address:
2920 Zoo Dr,San Diego, CA 92101
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Visit the San Diego Zoo's newest exhibit, Monkey Tails, featuring pygmy hippos, mandrills, slender-snouted crocodiles and much more! Explore other naturalistic habitats such as Absolutely ApesSM and the Giant Panda Research StationSM. View animals in habitats that simulate their native homelands of Africa, Asia, North and South America and more. In all, you'll view 4,000 amazing mammals, reptiles and birds representing 800 species.
Set foot inside the San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park and be transported to one of the most exotic places on Earth. The newest addition Lion Camp provides guests the opportunity to experience a face-to-face encounter with lions. Are you game?
Insider Tips:
Plan to spend a full day. Arrive early and stay late to see the animals during their most active times.
Prices:
34.00$
Hours:
9 a.m.–4 p.m

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Grauman's Chinese Theatre

Address:
6925 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
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It was once stated that “to visit Los Angeles and not see the Chinese is like visiting China and not seeing the Great Wall.” Grauman’s opulent, awe-inspiring presence and history has been a cornerstone of Hollywood for over 75 years.
The grand opening of Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on May 18, 1927, was the most spectacular theatre opening in motion picture history. Thousands of people lined Hollywood Boulevard and a riot broke out as fans tried to catch a glimpse of the movie stars and other celebrities as they arrived for the opening. The film being premiered that night was Cecil B. DeMille's “The King of Kings,” which was preceded by "Glories of the Scriptures," a live prologue devised by master showman Sid Grauman. A Wurlitzer organ and 65-piece orchestra provided music for the prologue. The theatre opened to the public the following day, May 19, 1927.

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Hollywood Walk of Fame

Address:
Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
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This tourist attraction, a celebrity-seeker's favorite, consists of personalized brass stars embedded in the pavement. Paying tribute to famous industry figures, the medallions were first installed at the corner of Highland Avenue and Hollywood Boulevard in 1960. Since that time, more than 2000 other famous and not-so famous names have been added to the walk. However, recognition doesn't come without a price – each personality must pay $15,000 for the honor. Celebrity stars indicate the individual's area of specialty with one of five symbols: a motion picture camera, a radio microphone, a television set, a record, or a theatrical mask. Located on both sides of Hollywood Boulevard (from Gower to La Brea) and on both sides of Vine Street (from Yucca to Sunset).
Where to Start
Hollywood at Highland(Hollywood Blvd & N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028) This shopping-and-entertainment complex is also a tribute to Hollywood history. Starting from Hollywood Boulevard, walk up the simulated "red carpet." Read the Hollywood stories set into the walk in mosaic. They're quotes from people who came to make their fortunes in Hollywood, from camera operators to mega-stars. Pillars topped with elephants tower over the main plaza, recreations from the set of D. W. Griffith's classic movie Intolerance. Walk to the back of the complex to lounge on the oversized casting couch and get a photo of the Hollywood sign.
Shopping is optional here, but do make a small purchase to get your parking ticket validated.

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Hollywood Sign

Address:
34.133991,-118.321831
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The Hollywood Sign is a famous landmark in the Hollywood Hills area of Los Angeles, California, spelling out the name of the area in 50 feet (15 m)[1] high white letters. It was created as an advertisement in 1923, but garnered increasing recognition after its initial purpose had been fulfilled.[2] The sign was a frequent target of pranks and vandalism but has since undergone restoration, including a security system to deter vandalism. The sign is protected and promoted by the Hollywood Sign Trust, a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to physically maintain, repair and secure the sign, to educate the world about its historical and cultural importance, and to raise the funds necessary to accomplish these projects.
Take a good picture:
- Get closer. If you want a photo of yourself in front of the sign, you need to take Canyon Drive or Bronson Avenue all the way up to the sign.
- Go shopping. The mall at Hollywood and Highland affords a good view of the Hollywood sign. Bring a camera with a good zoom lens and try different angles.

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Venice Beach

Address:
33.9764,-118.466745

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The most interesting and popular sight in Venice Beach is the beach, but it's not the surf and sand that take center stage here. It's the lively sidewalk scene. Venice Beach is a place where you'll find artists, palm readers and bikini-clad rollerskaters mixing with chanting, saffron-clad Hare Krishnas and wriggling belly dancers.

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Santa Monica

Address:
34.00990990365934,-118.49647521972656
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Golden beaches and a sultry Pacific Ocean coastline, urban walkways and sandy terrain, gourmet cuisine and world-class dining, and first-rate couture and upscale boutiques. Santa Monica has all of the corporate amenities your clients require, from spacious meeting rooms to European-style nooks, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) access, city transporters, and state-of-the-art technology with first-class accommodations. What makes Santa Monica unique? It’s the quintessential urban beach community. Where else can your conference attendees be on the cutting edge of corporate trends while sinking their toes into the warm shoreline sand and soaking in our local culture?
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Beverly Hills

Address:
9500 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
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Pronounce it roh-DAY-oh, there aren't any cowboys here. The Rodeo Drive legend is much bigger than the street itself, and visitors marvel at how small the shopping area is. The street stretches from Sunset to Wilshire, but the Holy Grail of Shopping section of Rodeo Drive is only three blocks long.
Also you need to come to Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel from the movie “Pretty Woman”.

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Hearst castle

Address:
Hearst Castle Rd, Hearst Castle, Uninc San Luis,Obispo County, CA
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Hearst Castle is the palatial estate built by newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst. It is located near San Simeon, California, on a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean, halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Donated by the Hearst Corporation to the state of California in 1957, it is now a State Historical Monument and a National Historic Landmark, open for public tours. Hearst formally named the estate "La Cuesta Encantada" ("The Enchanted Hill"), but he usually just called it "the ranch". The castle and grounds are also sometimes referred to as "San Simeon" without distinguishing between the Hearst property and the unincorporated town of the same name.
Prices:
24.00$

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Grand Canyon

2008-09-10T09:40:00.000-07:00

Grand Canyon

Hoover Dam

Address:
36.016092,-114.738038
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Hoover Dam (originally known as Boulder Dam), which holds back the mighty Colorado River forming Lake Mead, is located on the Arizona - Nevada border on Highway 93.
There are several things to see before taking the escalators down to the Discovery Tour area. Walk along and see the winged angel monument, the intake towers (Lake Mead side), and cross the street to view the actual dam (Colorado River side).
When you're ready to take the tour, descend the escalators to the tour area. You'll have to go through a security screening, and only water is permitted for drinking once inside the tour facility.
Insider Tips
The entire tour, including your own personal sightseeing, should take you about 3 to 4 hours. Plan accordingly.
The best times to visit the Hoover Dam are weekdays between 9-11am. Traffic is low and the going is easy.
It is recommended to avoid the Hoover Dam on busy holidays and weekends. It can take up to 3 hours to cross the dam via car on days like these.
Hoover Dam is a major attraction. It is very much worth visiting but you may want to avoid the crowds. The slowest months for visitation are January and February. The least crowded time of day for tours is from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. until 4:45 pm.
Remember that you are in the desert. It can get very hot at Hoover Dam (lots of concrete, remember?) Dress accordingly and bring water.
When you are at Hoover Dam be sure and take time to look at the Hoover Dam Bypass being constructed. The bridge over the Colorado River is viewable from the Dam and as you drive across. The immense Colorado Bridge is both amazing and very scary. It is 900 feet above the river! I am not sure I'll have the nerve to drive across something that high when construction is completed.
Prices:
Parking: 7$ (CASH ONLY)
Hours:
The Visitors Center is open at 9:00 a.m. and closes at 6:00 p.m.
Center is open every day of the year except for Thanksgiving and Christmas days. There is an $8.00 fee.

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Grand Canyon

The Canyon by Automobile
Well-maintained highways and scenic roadways make the automobile the preferred mode of Grand Canyon travel. To get to the South Rim, take Interstate 40 to Williams, AZ and then go north 60 miles on highway 64. From Flagstaff, take highway 180 northwest for 80 miles. The North Rim is located 44 miles south of Jacob Lake, AZ; take highway 67 to get there. Although the Canyon is only 10 miles rim to rim, the North Rim is 215 miles by highway (about 4 ½ hours) from the South Rim.
Photo Tips
* There is no wrong time to photograph the Canyon. Severe weather often provides dramatic images of mist and clouds. Clouds will often enhance sunrise and sunset.
* Look for what makes each viewpoint unique. Try to include objects in the foreground such as squirrels, ravens or a gnarled tree.
* Follow the lines of the Canyon. Use the walkway leading down to Mather Point as a visual pathway into the photo. Don't just photograph from the edge of the lookout. Walk the Rim Trail for a few yards either side of the lookout. There are fewer people here, and you can get a sense of scale if you photograph the people on the lookout looking over the rim. A perfect example is Mather Point. Instead of walking down to the viewing area, walk 100 yards to the right (east) you will see the viewing area and the drop off to the Canyon below.
* Bring a circular polarizing filter for your camera. It will cut down on glare and reflected light in the Canyon extending the time you can count on good images in the Canyon.
* Place people to the left or right of the frame in your photos rather than in the middle. This is called the "rule of thirds" and will produce a more visually pleasing image.
* Before 11 a.m. and after 4 p.m. are generally the best times to take photographs of the Canyon. The sun is lower in the sky and the light from the sun will give more contrast to the side canyons and different rock layers.
* If you didn't bring a tripod, brace your camera on the ground, on a handbag or railing. A small bean bag works well and forms to any surface.
* Unless shooting in low light you probably won't need a tripod. The light is very bright at this altitude (7,000 feet above sea level) Arizona also boasts 330 days of sunshine a year.
* Don't tell people standing on the rim to back up! Falling in is easier than it looks.
* Have each member in the family take photos. Each family member will see something different in the Canyon. Record who took which photos as they are taken so there is no fight over the perfect photo when you get back home.
-- Jake Bacon, Arizona Daily Sun photo editor

Sunrise and Sunset
Where are the best views?
• While Hopi Point is unquestionably a desirable viewpoint for sunset, it attracts crowds of people and buses, especially in the summer.
• Yaki and Pima Points offer spectacular views of the canyon, are less congested, and may allow you to hear the sound of the Colorado River a mile below!
• Other points offering great east and west panoramas include Mohave, Navajo, and Desert View.
• Lipan Point, near Desert View, offers incredible views of the canyon with the San Francisco Peaks to the south, the distant Painted Desert, and extensive stretches of the river below.
• For a memorable sunrise, try Mather or Yaki Points.

2008 Date

Sunrise

Sunset

October 5

6:27 a.m.

6:06 p.m.

October 12

6:33 a.m.

5:55 p.m.

October 19

6:39 a.m.

5:47 p.m.

October 26

6:46 a.m.

5:38 p.m.

November 2

6:53 a.m.

5:31 p.m.

November 9

7:00 a.m.

5:25 p.m.

November 16

7:07 a.m.

5:20 p.m.

November 23

7:14 a.m.

5:16 p.m.

November 30

7:20 a.m.

5:14 p.m.

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Grand Canyon Skywalk

Address:
Latitude: 36.01222978468913
Longitude: -113.8118199669291
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Is a tourist attraction along the Colorado River on the edge of the Grand Canyon (Grand Canyon West) in the U.S. state of Arizona.
Commissioned by the Hualapai Indian tribe, it was unveiled March 20, 2007, and opened to the general public on March 28, 2007. It is accessed via the Grand Canyon West terminal or 120 miles (190 km) drive from Las Vegas (which includes an unpaved and bumpy 14 miles (23 km) stretch). A walk on the skywalk is available for a twenty five dollar admission fee, payable to the Hualapai Indian tribe at the Skywalk itself.
The horseshoe-shaped glass walkway, at a 1,200 meter (4,000 ft) height above the floor of the canyon exceeds those of the world's largest skyscrapers.
The Skywalk is not directly above the main canyon, Granite Gorge, which contains the Colorado River, but instead extends over a side canyon and affords a view into the main canyon. the elevation at the Skywalk's location as 1454 m (4,770 ft) and the elevation of the Colorado River in the base of the canyon as 354 m (1,161 ft).
Prices:
29.95$
Parking: 20$

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Mother Point

Address:
Latitude: 36.061724
Longitude: -112.107609‎
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The majority of visitors to the South Rim first gaze over the Grand Canyon at Mather Point; although other places have slightly better views, Mather is the number one choice as it is closest to the entrance station, and right beside the road. The point has quite a large car park but this soon fills up on busy summer days, when excess cars have to park along the main road. It is not uncommon for both sides to be lined with vehicles for a third of a mile or more and for small queues to form. RVs and other large vehicles are not permitted in the official car park so they too have to be left at roadside. The park headquarters on the south rim (the Canyon View Center, opened in 2001) is a short distance south of Mather Point, accessible only by shuttlebus or on foot. The center is intended to be the northern terminus of a mass transit system, transporting people from large carparks in the village of Tusayan, but this is many years away from completion.

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Yavapai Point

Address:
Latitude: 36.06665
Longitude: -112.118224
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Yavapai Point has excellent views but limited parking and officially, vehicles over 22 feet are not permitted. It is an easy walk west from Mather Point, and like Mather has a visitor center nearby - the Yavapai Observation Station, which sells books and displays information about the geology & history of the Grand Canyon. Yavapai provides perhaps the best panorama of the three points on this part of the south rim as it is the most northerly, and the closest to the Colorado River, allowing for unobstructed views up and down the gorge.

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Hopi Point

Address:
Latitude: 36.076094
Longitude: -112.154614

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Stop number four along the west rim shuttlebus (the red route) is Hopi Point, the northernmost spot on this part of the south rim, and the first point where much more of the western Grand Canyon comes into full perspective - another 20 miles, since the Colorado begins a big bend northwards, allowing views all the way to Havasupai Point and the Great Scenic Divide. Hopi Point has a fenced viewing area next to the road, and a vista over the canyon centered on Dana Butte, a flat mesa 2,000 feet below the overlook. Salt Creek runs to one side, meeting the Colorado at a series of rapids, while Monument Creek is on the other side, joining the river at another set (Granite Rapids).

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Grandview Point

Address:
Latitude: 35.996095
Longitude: -111.985997

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he southernmost point on Grand Canyon's south rim is Grandview, reached by a 1 mile side road, and looking out over a wide bend in the Colorado half way between Desert View and Grand Canyon Village. This is also the point furthest from the river and so with the largest area of intervening buttes and ravines; the Colorado is 4 miles distant, and the cliffs at the rim are generally less steep than at other, closer overlooks, allowing a relatively easy trail to descend into the canyon (Grandview), though this does not go all the way to the river as the granite cliffs of the inner gorge are too sheer.

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Yaki Point

Address:
Latitude: 36.05335
Longitude: -112.08344

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Overlooks along Grand Canyon's East Rim Drive are much less visited than those to the west with the exception of Yaki Point, at the end of a 1.5 mile side road that starts 2 miles east of the US 180 road junction, near the national park entrance. Several years ago, the small parking area by the rim was deemed to small to cope with the increased volume of traffic, so entry to all private vehicles was stopped and now access is either on foot - by parking on the main road at a nearby picnic area - or by shuttlebus. Yaki is the easternmost stop on the Kaibab Trail Route that also serves Pipe Creek Vista and the Canyon View Information Plaza at Mather Point. The restriction also applies to the South Kaibab Trailhead, located half way along the side road.

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Moran Point

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Latitude: 36.004800
Longitude: -111.924317
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Along with Desert View, Grandview and Yaki, Moran is one of the most visited points on the east rim drive, and offers far reaching views along a wide section of the Grand Canyon, approximately between river miles 87 and 72. The point is due south of Cape Royal on the North Rim - just 8 miles away in a straight line but 215 miles by road. The promontory is reached by a short spur road and was named after the landscape painter Thomas Moran who came here for the first time in 1873 and helped popularize the canyon, leading eventually to its incorporation as a national monument in 1908 (and a national park in 1919). To the west, Coronado Butte blocks some of the southern cliffs but there are still fine views downriver over a succession of red ridges and ravines, as far as Yaki Point where the Colorado bends back south. The eastern aspect is more restricted, by Zuni Point and ridges below.

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Pima Point

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Latitude: 36.071927
Longitude: -112.200171
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Pima is the final point along the West Rim Drive, though the road continues 1.5 miles further, ending at Hermit's Rest which has a gift store, rest rooms and cafe, though here the views are rather limited - the canyon edge is quite densely wooded, and the overlook is at the end of a side canyon. But from Pima Point, at the northernmost corner of a wide promontory, there is nothing to block a vista of over 40 miles along the Grand Canyon, from Bright Angel Canyon in the east all the way west to Powell Plateau and the Great Scenic Divide.

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Desert View

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Latitude: 36.042680
Longitude: -111.825886
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Four miles from the national park boundary, Desert View offers the first glimpse of the Grand Canyon for visitors arriving from the east, and presents a spectacle rather different to most overlooks as one third of the panorama is of the flat plains of the Painted Desert, on the east side of the Colorado as it bends round to the north. The park road cannot follow the rim any further east as the ground falls away steeply towards Cedar Canyon, a tributary of the Little Colorado River, so the many other viewpoints are all found to the west.

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Zuni Point

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Latitude: 36.01554
Longitude: -111.91266
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Zuni is one of the few points along the south rim of the Grand Canyon that has no road, trail or signpost, though it is easy enough to reach, by walking through the open pine forest for half a mile, staying close to the canyon edge. Cars can be parked on the south side of the road between mileposts 257 and 258, near where the rim is just a few yards away through the trees but begins to curve northwards, away from the road. As well as trees the plateau is dotted with various species of cacti, all bearing beautiful flowers in summer.

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Papago Point

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Latitude: 36.023041
Longitude: -111.885438
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The walk westwards from Pinal Point to Papago (also known as Hollenback) Point could either be along the cliff edge or (slightly shorter) cross-country through the woodland, passing by a small limestone summit at 7,367 feet then on to the far northwest corner of the plateau. Papago Point ends with 2 semi-detached rocks, gradually being eroded away from the main rim, and for the best views it is worth climbing to the furthest one. This requires first scrambling over a narrow neck below two steep ravines that drop away to north and south, then descending the cliffs at the far side, to the base of an isolated flat-topped pillar about 10 meters across, then finally scaling the left side to the summit.

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Yuma Point

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Latitude: 36.07998
Longitude: -112.22906
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Although the paved West Rim Drive ends at Hermit's Rest, several forest tracks follow close to the rim for 20 miles further west, from where other viewpoints could be reached by cross-country hiking, though the road (which starts 1.5 miles south of Grand Canyon Village) is rough and all of this area is very remote. But the next two points west of Pima (Yuma and Cocopa) are reachable on a day hike starting from Hermit's Rest, so this first involves a ride on the shuttlebus, taking nearly an hour.

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Maricopa Point

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Latitude: 36.071817
Longitude: -112.148517
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At Maricopa Point the canyon edge forms quite a narrow promontory, extending northeast for 100 feet before dropping away vertically, though it continues much lower down as a thin ridge between Horn Creek and the larger Garden Creek. This is the first point on the west rim shuttlebus tour (the Hermit's Rest Route), though the second stop, the first being Trailview Overlook. The views from Maricopa encompass over 180° of the Grand Canyon, with no significant obstructions between here and the river. Several miles of the Tonto Trail are visible, snaking around Horn Creek and Dana Butte, as are some parts of the Bright Angel Trail down Garden Creek, though most is hidden by the Battleship formation.

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Powell Point

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Latitude: 36.073433 ‎
Longitude: -112.151083
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Powell Point is another narrow spur along the West Rim Drive, on which is built a granite memorial to John Wesley Powell, erected to commemorate his two groundbreaking explorations of the Colorado River in 1869 and 1872. The point is only a 10 minute walk through the pine woods from Maricopa, past Orphan Mine, so many people hike rather than wait for the next shuttlebus. The vista is similar to that from Maricopa except that more of the canyon to the west is visible, though some is still obscured by the next ridge (Hopi Point). The river is not in view since it flows deep within its inner granite gorge.

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Lipan Point

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Latitude: 36.032700 ‎
Longitude: -111.853350
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Powell Lipan Point lies half a mile north of the main scenic drive, reached by a spur road that climbs 80 feet to the parking area, on top of a small summit that would have a 360° view were it not for the pine woodland on the east side. The starting point for the 8 mile Tanner Trail is located a short distance back from the parking area. The point looks down over Seventyfive Mile Creek and its tributaries, which run beneath a thin ridge connected to Escalante Butte and joins the Colorado between two of the over 100 sets of rapids on the river - Nevills and Hance (which are just visible to the west). Just downstream of Hance Rapids is the start of the inner canyon gorge, where the Colorado first cuts in to the prehistoric Vishnu Schist.

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Las Vegas

2008-09-09T06:25:00.000-07:00

Las Vegas

Show Cirque du Soleil "O"

Address:
3600 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV 89109
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Cirque du Soleil weaves an aquatic tapestry of artistry, surrealism and theatrical romance in the timeless production, "O." Inspired by the concept of infinity and the elegance of water's pure form, "O" pays tribute to the beauty of the theatre - from the simplest street performance to the most lavish of operas - where anything is possible and where the drama of life plays itself out before our very eyes. World-class acrobats, synchronized swimmers, divers and characters perform in, on, and above water to create a breathtaking experience. Only at Bellagio, Las Vegas.
Prices:
Cat. 1 - $150.00
Cat. 2 - $125.00
Cat. 3 - $99.00
Cat. 4 - $93.50
Hours:
Check ticket availability for the dates of your Las Vegas visit.
Chek tikets for 10/08/2008

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X Scream is at the top of the Stratosphere

Address:
2000 Las Vegas Blvd So.Las Vegas, NV 89104
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Soar more than 100 floors above the Stratosphere Las Vegas Hotel & Casino and enjoy panoramic views of the shimmering Vegas Strip and nearby valley. Jutting 1,149 feet into the Vegas skyline, the Stratosphere Tower is the tallest observation tower in the U.S. and one of the most exciting attractions among Vegas Strip hotels. But that's just the beginning. Our exceptional Las Vegas hotel on the Strip also offers thrills you can't find anywhere else, including international shops and one-of-a-kind rides that include:
Big Shot - Shoots passengers straight up 160 feet at 45 mph (over 4 Gs) until they are 1,081 feet above the Strip.
X-Scream - A giant teeter-totter that propels you 27 feet over the edge of the Tower, 866 feet above the ground.
Insanity, the Ride - A massive mechanical arm extends 64 feet over the edge of the Tower and spins you at a force of 3 Gs for a truly mind-bending experience.
Tower Shops - An international marketplace, with themed streets reminiscent of Paris, Hong Kong, and New York.
Observation Deck - See Vegas from the tallest free-standing observation tower in the U.S.
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X Scream Ride
Prices:
TOWER TICKETS
Adult - $13.95

RIDE TICKETS
Big Shot -$13.00
xScream - $12.00
Insanity - $12.00

XTREME VALUE PACKAGES
Tower Admission + All Rides $33.95 (X-treme All Day Unlimited Package)
Tower Admission + 3 Rides - $27.95
Tower Admission + 2 Rides - $23.95
Tower Admission +1 ride - $19.95
Express Pass* - additional $10.00

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FAO Schwarz

Address:
3500 Las Vegas Blvd S,Las Vegas, NV 89109
The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace
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As you walk through the streets of ancient Rome in the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, a 47-foot Trojan horse captivates your attention and draws you to the FAO Schwarz Las Vegas store. Immediately, you are surrounded by the excitement of amazing life-sized plush animals, mystical magicians.
Classic Toys help bring back childhood memories to parents, who can share them with their own children. Patrick, Penelope, and other adorable plush animals are found throughout the first floor. Pure-bred dogs are found in the American Kennel Club shop. If you are a collector, you can find the perfect plush piece in the Steiff Department.
Hours:
Sunday to Thursday: 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday & Saturday: 10:00 AM - Midnight

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Penske-Wynn Ferrari Maserati

Address:
3131 Las Vegas Blvd, South Las Vegas
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Penske-Wynn Ferrari Maserati, Nevada's first and only factory-authorized Ferrari and Maserati dealership.

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Paris Las Vegas Hotel

Address:
3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109

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Think about Paris run by Las Vegas and you can imagine that you get a superb resort with all the Las Vegas trimmings. The rooms at Paris Las Vegas are elegant and the experience becomes like a brief vacation in a foreign land. From the Eiffel Tower to the Crepes at Lenotre this resort gives you a taste of the French with Las Vegas hospitality. If you love French food where else would you go but Paris Las Vegas.
What you might like at Paris Las Vegas Hotel:
Mon Ami Gabi sits right on Las Vegas Blvd. and they serve delicious food with great views, easily one of my favorite restaurants in Las Vegas. Grab a table on the rail, order a bottle of red wine and watch the people, the Bellagio Fountains and watch Las Vegas happen all around you. Take the elevator to the top of the Eiffel Tower and catch a glimpse of the sun going down over the distant mountains. Very romantic.

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New York Hotel

Address:
3790 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas

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Great location, cheap food and a roomy casino make the New York / New York Hotel a good choice in Las Vegas. Take a stroll down the Brooklyn Bridge or take a picture with the Statue of Liberty.

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7. The Roller Coaster at New York Hotel

Address:
3790 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas

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Let the good times roll. The Roller Coaster will lift you up 203 feet, drop you down 144 feet and leave your pulse trying to catch up to 67 mph. Simulating a jet fighter's barrel roll, you'll turn 180 degrees, hang 86 feet in the air, take the famous "heartline" twist and dive, and get your negative g's on! Ah, what a rush.
You've been caught on film! See what you looked like on our "heartline" Roller Coaster, frozen in time at the racy speed of 67 mph with a picture from The Roller Coaster Photo!
Hours:
Sun-Thurs 11am-11pm
Fri-Sat 10:30am-12am

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Bellagio Hotel

Address:
3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas
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When Steve Wynn created the Bellagio his intention was to create the most luxurious hotel on the planet. He did not fall far from his mark, from the marble floors to the huge skylights and the extensive gardens you forget you’re in Las Vegas. If you include the world class dining experiences and the Cirque du Soliel “O” show you realize you might not care about the rooms. Actually, they are incredible. Bellagio is about opulence and the rooms are roomy, tasteful and a little slice of heaven. All at a price, the Bellagio is one of the most expensive hotels in Las Vegas.
What to do:
Watch the Bellagio fountains.

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Venetian Hotel

Address:
3355 Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
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Gondola rides and cobbled stone walkways impress you as you make your way through the corridors of the Grand Canal Shoppes. Mostly high end shops with a few of the regular mall residents thrown in for those of us with a little less cash. You will be impressed by the arched walkways and the winding canals that make you ask yourself why you didn’t go to Europe instead.

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Mirage Volcano

Address:
3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
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The Volcano at the Mirage is still a good free show in Las Vegas. Sit out front and watch the mountain come to life. Walk in and have a drink at Stack and amuse yourself by trying to count the pieces of wood they have used to build the ceiling. If you see it you will see what I mean. The white tigers are still there as is the large aquarium behind the check-in desk.

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Masquerade in the Sky at the Rio All Suite Hotel

Address:
3700 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89103
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Experience the excitement of Brazil's Carnivale and see the all-new Masquerade Show In The Sky, Las Vegas' best FREE show!
The Show in the Sky performs seven times daily in the Rio's Masquerade Village, featuring state-of-the-art floats that suspend from the ceiling and parade above the casino floor.
The show evokes the electrifying and colorful atmosphere of Carnivale as performers clad in exotic masks and brilliant costumes entertain with exciting music and dance!
Audience members may take part in the parade by riding floats and wearing costumes unique to each parade.
Hours:
Masquerade Show in the Sky is held Daily and is free at 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm, 9:30pm in the Masquerade Village.
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Fremont Street Experience Downtown Las Vegas

Address:
Fremont Street, Downtown Las Vegas
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Fremont Street is where the light shows are free, look up and you get an eyeful with an impressive free show that entertains you with lights synchronized to music. Yeah, it's free, gratis, nothing coming out of your pocket. That is until you discover deep fried twinkies and oreo's.
Hours:
Downtown Las Vegas Comes alive every half hour.
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13. The Conservatory and Botanical Gardens at Bellagio

Address:
3600 Las Vegas Blvd S Las Vegas, NV 89109
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Across the lobby from the front desk is an opening through which a glass ceiling rises up 50 feet. This is the beautiful conservatory. The ceiling framework and beams are the sculpted green metal of oxidized copper, called verde, set in floral patterns.
The huge, bright atrium and the smell of spring can easily make you forget that you are in Las Vegas. The Conservatory and Botanical Gardens at Bellagio Las Vegas offers a chance to stroll through the seasons and the enchantment of colors that only Las vegas can re-create.

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The Sirens of Treasure Island

Address:
3300 S. Las Vegas Blvd ,Las Vegas, NV 89109
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Pirates and gunfire and smoke and screaming all for free in front of the Treasure Island Hotel. Yeah, I don't get it but everyday people cram in front to watch the battle and everyday they clap at the end.
One of the best free shows in Las Vegas is held every night in front of the Treasure Island Hotel in Sirens Cove. The free show goes on nightly at 7:00 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 10:00 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. in Sirens' Cove at the front entrance of Treasure Island Hotel and Casino.

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The Star Trek Experience

Address:
3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109
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Visitors to Star Trek: The Experience begin their journey with the History of the Future museum, highlighting the past three decades of the Star Trek television series and feature films, and including actual props, weaponry, spacecraft, and various award-winning masks and costumes of Ferengi, Cardassians, Klingons and other intergalactic species used in filming.
Hours:
Opens daily at 11a.m.
Prices:
Tickets are $34.99 for the dual mission ticket. The Dual Mission Ticket allows guests unlimited access into the History of the Future Museum, Klingon Encounter and Borg Invasion 4D.
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Chicago

2008-09-08T13:57:00.001-07:00

Chicago

Chicago CityPass

The Chicago CityPass concept is simple: A booklet contains tickets to Chicago’s best attractions at almost 50% savings.
Chicago CityPass is valid for nine leisurely days from day of first use. One admission to each of the following attractions is included:
- Shedd Aquarium: VIP ticket valid for aquarium galleries & special exhibits, Amazon Rising, Oceanarium (closed for renovations from Labor Day 2008 - Memorial Day 2009), and Wild Reef
- The Field Museum: general admission to all permanent exhibits & Underground Adventure
- Adler Planetarium: general admission & two theater shows
- Museum of Science and Industry: general admission & one Omnimax show
- Option ticket: Choose to visit either Hancock Observatory: general admission & Sky Tour
OR Sears Tower Skydeck Fast Pass: general admission

Price:
59$

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Shedd Aquarium

Address:
1200 S. Lake Shore Drive,Chicago, IL 60605
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Shedd Aquarium VIP ticket offers experiences from awe-inspiring whales, frolicking sea otters and lively penguins, to streamlined sharks, exotic eels and thousands of amazing animals representing hundreds of species. Bring your family to Shedd Aquarium for an aquatic adventure you’ll always remember.
Insider tips:
Best time to visit Shedd Aquarium is Wednesday through Friday and mornings before 11 a.m.
Prices:
18.00$
Hours:
Open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Memorial Day through Labor Day; winter hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; weekends and holidays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.;
Closed Christmas Day.

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Museum of Science and Industry

Address:
5700 S Lake Shore Dr,Chicago, IL 60637
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At the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere, you can tour the inside of a real German WWII submarine; visit a toy-making factory; see 34 trains run from Chicago to Seattle in a true-to-scale model railroad; and discover the future of space travel! Travel to far away places in Museum of Science & Industry's five-story domed Omnimax® Theater. Voted one of the country’s top 50 family attractions by Zagat Survey.
Insider tips:
Weekday mornings are the best time to visit the Museum of Science & Industry. For optimal Omnimax® show selection, MSI recommends arriving by 10 a.m.; admission to the U-505 Submarine exhibit is free with general admission; optional on-board sub tour tickets are $5 per person
Prices:
20.00$
Hours:
Open Monday - Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; special extended hours until 5:30 p.m. in summer and at various other times; call ahead to verify operating hours;
Closed Christmas Day

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The Hancock Observatory

Address:
875 N Michigan Ave,Chicago, IL 60611
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Situated on the world famous Magnificent Mile, steps from American Girl Place and the best shopping in the Midwest, the Hancock Observatory offers Chicago’s best view (voted by the Chicago Tribune), spanning 80 miles and four states. Don’t miss the sweeping panoramas, birds-eye views of Navy Pier’s fireworks, or the open-air Sky Walk for an outside experience to be remembered! CityPass includes audio SkyTour.
Insider tips:
Visit Hancock Observatory prior to 11 a.m. on weekends and during summer months; time your visit prior to sunset to experience both day and evening views.
Prices:
16.00$
Hours:
Open daily from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.; last admission is 10:45 p.m.

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Sears Tower Skydeck

Address:
233 S Wacker Dr,Chicago, IL 60606
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Make Sears Tower Skydeck your first stop and you will experience what Chicago Tribune readers voted one of the 7 wonders of Chicago. Treat yourself to unparalleled 360-degree views of up to four states from the top of Sears Tower, the Western Hemisphere’s Tallest Building! No trip to Chicago is complete without a visit to the Sears Tower Skydeck!
Insider tips:
Visit Hancock Observatory prior to 11 a.m. on weekends and during summer months; time your visit prior to sunset to experience both day and evening views.
Prices:
25.00$
Hours:
Open daily 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. April - September; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. October though March; last admission is 30 minutes prior to closing

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Navy Pier

Address:
600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL

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Located on Lake Michigan, just East of Chicago's Downtown, Navy Pier has been a Chicago landmark since it first opened in 1916. Originally designed as both a shipping and recreational facility, the Pier also served as a military training site during two world wars, a venue for concerts and exhibitions, and the temporary home for a once-fledgling University of Illinois' Chicago campus.
As the Pier fell into disuse during much of the 1970s and 1980s, the State of Illinois and Chicago embarked on a joint plan whereby, in 1989, ownership of the Pier was transferred to the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, the same body which oversees Chicago's McCormick Place. The Authority moved swiftly to redesign Navy Pier into one of the country's most unique recreation and exposition facilities.
Navy Pier now showcases a unique collection of restaurants and shops in addition to unequaled recreational and exhibition facilities - in a setting like no other.

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Grant Park

Address:
201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL

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After the Great Fire of 1871, much of the debris was pushed into the lake, creating the fill for what is now the actual park. At the end of the 19th century, plans were made to develop the park and construct large buildings and commercial property in the park. But a Chicagoan citizen, A. Montgomery Ward, wanted the park to remain open space as had already been decided in 1836, and brought the plans to court. After almost 20 years of battle in court, he won the case in 1911. As a result, the park remains open space, offering a great view on the cliff of buildings on Michigan Avenue.

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Millennium Park

Address:
201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL

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Today, Millennium Park is a hubbub of activity nearly all year long. It’s become well-known for its architecture and landscape design and has won awards for the innovative features found in the park.

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Buckingham Fountain

Address:
500 S. Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL
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he main attraction in Grant Park is the Clarence Buckingham Fountain. The fountain was commisioned in 1927 by Kate Buckingham to honor her late brother Clarence.
The design of the large fountain is based on the 'Bassin de Latome' at the Palace of Versailles near Paris and was built by Edward H. Bennett. The Buckingham Fountain, which features a central jet shooting water up to 150ft (46m), is best seen at night when it is animated with a now computerized choreography of color spotlights.

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Adler Planetarium

Address:
1300 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL
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Visit the most advanced planetarium on Earth! The Adler Planetarium lets you explore the outer reaches of space without leaving Chicago. Follow astronauts into orbit and experience the beauty of starry night skies. Learn about current NASA missions, discover the Milky Way, and investigate what lies beyond our world. Enjoy the award-winning view of Chicago’s skyline from Galileo’s Café.
Insider tips:
The first Friday of the month at the Adler Planetarium is Far Out Friday, please call ahead for information if you plan to visit on this day of the month.
Prices:
23.00$
Hours:
Open daily 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Memorial Day - Labor Day open daily 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
Far Out Fridays - First Friday of the Month: open until 10 p.m. (After 4:30 p.m. on Far Out Fridays, CityPass holders must buy a Far Out Fridays ticket for $20 Adult and $17 Senior/Children)

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Field Museum of Natural History

Address:
1400 S. Lake Shore Drive,Chicago, IL
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The world-renowned Field Museum is an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages. Meet Sue, the largest, most complete T. rex ever found…explore an ancient Egyptian tomb…and much more. You'll discover the astonishing diversity of life on Earth and connect with cultures from every corner of the globe. Also enjoy an unbeatable view of Lake Michigan and Chicago's downtown skyline.
Insider tips:
Free highlight tours are offered daily; ask at the Field Museum Information Desk for a schedule. Start your summer visits before 11 a.m. to avoid the crowds
Prices:
22.00$
Hours:
Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; last admission is 4 p.m.;
Closed: Christmas Day

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Chicago Botanic Garden

Address:
1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL
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The Garden is a place of ever-changing natural beauty that makes each visit unique. Treat yourself to lovely vistas during a walk along the water's edge; move inland to the peace of the bonsai courtyards, where maples, ginkgoes, junipers, and other miniature trees encapsulate an idealized form of beauty.

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New York City

2008-09-07T11:51:00.001-07:00

New York City

New York CityPass

The New York CityPass concept is simple: A booklet contains tickets to New York’s best attractions at almost 50% savings.
The pocket-size booklet contains an actual admission ticket to each attraction. And with a CityPass you’ll avoid ticket lines at most attractions. New York CityPass is valid for nine leisurely days from day of first use. One admission to each of the following attractions is included:
- Empire State Building Observatory: general admission & audio tour
- American Museum of Natural History & Rose Center: general admission & Hayden Planetarium Space Show
- Guggenheim Museum: general admission
- Museum of Modern Art (MoMA): general admission
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Cloisters: VIP general admission including all special exhibitions and $1 off Audio Tour; also same-day admission to The Cloisters
- Option ticket: Choose to visit either Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises: one 2-Hour Harbor or Harbor Lights Cruise or 75 minute Liberty Cruise (available May 1 - Oct 31 only)
OR Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island: general admission to both Liberty Island and Ellis Island Immigration Museum with priority entry to security check-in

Price:
74$

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Empire State Building Observatory

Address:
350 5th Ave, New York, NY,US

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The legendary Empire State Building Observatory is New York's iconic, must-see attraction. A star of gigantic proportions, it has appeared in over 90 movies! Enjoy uninterrupted views while your native audio-tour guide, Tony, beguiles you with fascinating facts and stories. As someone once said "If you haven't seen New York from up here, you haven't seen it at all!" Empire State Building Observatory is the experience of a lifetime.
Insider Tips:
Visit Empire State Building Observatory first thing in the morning or during the early evening hours to get to the top with a minimum wait. You may encounter a line to enter the building due to security restrictions.

Prices:
27$
Hours:
Open daily 365 days a year.
8:00am to 2:00am
7 days a week.
Last elevators go up
at 1:15am.

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Address:
1000 5th Avenue, New York, NY

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Visit the Met... see the world! Discover the new home for the Met's beloved collection of Impressionist art - the greatest such collection outside of Paris. Find inspiration in the spectacular New Greek and Roman Galleries. Explore 5,000 years of art - from the splendors of ancient Egypt to the leading artists of today - at New York City's number one tourist attraction.
Admission to the Met includes same-day admission to The Cloisters, a branch of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in Northern Manhattan's Fort Tryon Park devoted to the art, architecture, and gardens of medieval Europe. See magnificent sculpture, exquisite illuminated manuscripts, glorious stained glass, and the celebrated Unicorn Tapestries.

Prices:
20$
Hours:
Monday: Closed (Except Holiday Mondays*)
Tuesday–Thursday: 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.**
Friday and Saturday: 9:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.**
Sunday: 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.**
(Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day)

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Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

Address:
Liberty Island, NY 10004

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Statue Cruises, an authorized National Park Service concessioner, takes you to New York‘s most famous icons – the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. One ticket is good for both islands! Your CityPass grants you priority entry to the security check-in.
The Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty stands as tall as a 22-story building!
The Ellis Island Immigration Station processed over 12 million immigrant steamship passengers while in operation until 1954. The main building was restored after 30 years of abandonment and opened as a museum in 1990. Today, over 40 percent of America's population can trace their ancestry through Ellis Island.
Prices:
Reserve or Flex: 12$
With Audio Tour: 18$
Hours:
Statue of Liberty Monument/Audio + Ellis Island Audio: Allow for 5.5h Last Boarding from NY: 10:30AM Last Boarding from NJ: 10:00AM
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The Central Park

Address:
Central Park,New York, NY
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Central Park is a large public, urban park (843 acres, 3.41 km², 1.32 mi²; a rectangle 2.6 statute miles by 0.5 statute mile, or 4.1 km × 830 m) in the borough of Manhattan in New York City, almost 4/5 of the size of Vancouver's Stanley Park and just over 1/3 of the size of London's Richmond Park, but just 1/5 of Los Angeles's Griffith Park. With about twenty-five million visitors annually, Central Park is the most visited city park in the United States, and its appearance in many movies and television shows has made it famous.

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Times Square

Address:
Times Square,New York, NY
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At the end of the 19th century, New York City had expanded up to 42nd street and the area was becoming the center of the city's social scene. In 1904, the New York Times built the Times Tower on 43rd street just off Broadway to replace the premises in Downtown. The square facing the building was called the Longacre square, but was soon renamed Times Square. The name is now used for the area between 40th and 53rd street and 6th and 9th avenue.

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Brooklyn Bridge

Address:
Brooklyn Bridge,New York, NY
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The Brooklyn Bridge, one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States, stretches 5,989 feet (1825 m) over the East River connecting the New York City boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. On completion, it was the largest suspension bridge in the world and the first steel-wire suspension bridge. Originally referred to as the New York and Brooklyn Bridge, it was dubbed the Brooklyn Bridge in an 1867 letter to the editor of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle, and formally so named by the city government in 1915. Since its opening, it has become an iconic part of the New York skyline. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964.

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Brighton Beach

Address:
Brighton Beach,New York,US
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Brighton Beach was developed by William A. Engeman as a beach resort in 1868, and was named in 1878 by Henry C. Murphy and a group of businessmen in an 1878 contest; the winning name evoked the resort of Brighton, England. The centerpiece of the resort was the large Hotel Brighton (or Brighton Beach Hotel), placed on the beach at what is now the foot of Coney Island Avenue and accessed by the Brooklyn, Flatbush, and Coney Island Railway, later known as the BMT Brighton Line, which opened on July 2, 1878. The village was annexed into the 31st Ward of the City of Brooklyn in 1894.

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Washington Square Park

Address:
27 Washington Square N,New York, NY
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Washington Square Park is one of the best-known of New York City's 1,700 public parks. At 9.75 acres (39,500 m²), it is a landmark in the Manhattan neighborhood of Greenwich Village, as well as a meeting place and center for cultural activity. It is operated by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.

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Chinatown

Address:
Chinatown,New York, NY
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The Chinatown neighborhood of Manhattan — (Chinese: 紐約華埠) a borough of New York City — is an ethnic enclave with a large population of Chinese immigrants, similar to Chinatown districts in other American cities. It is the second most populous Chinatown in the Western Hemisphere (after San Francisco's Chinatown), and third in area size (San Francisco, Vancouver).

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Rockefeller Center Ice Skating

Address:
45 Rockefeller Plz,New York, NY

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Since it first opened on Christmas Day, 1936, the Rink has attracted over a quarter million people each year. The Rink is open from October to April. The skating surface is 122 feet long and 59 feet wide and can accommodate only 150 skaters at one time.

Prices:
Ice Skate Rentals: 8$
Admission:
Weekdays: $14
Weekends: $17
The Rink accepts CASH ONLY
Hours:
The Ice Scating will be open from 11 October at 8:30 AM
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
8:30 - 10:00 p.m.
10:30 - 12:00 midnight

Phone: 212-332-7654

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Apple Store

Address:
767 Fifth Ave. New York City, NY 10153
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Hours:
24X365

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B & H Foto & Electronics

Address:
420 9th Ave, NY New York 10001
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Hours:
Sunday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Monday thru Thursday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Friday: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Saturday: Closed

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USA - Canada

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USA - Canada

New-York

New York City (officially The City of New York) is the largest city in the United States, with a metropolitan area that is among the largest urban areas in the world. The city serves as one of the world's primary global cities, exerting a powerful influence over worldwide commerce, finance, culture, and entertainment. The city is also an important center for international affairs, hosting the headquarters of the United Nations.

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Weather averages for New York City

Month

Average low °F (°C)

Average high °F (°C)

Jan

26 (-3)

38 (3)

Feb

28 (-2)

41 (5)

Mar

35 (2)

50 (10)

Apr

44 (7)

61 (16)

May

54 (12)

71 (22)

Jun

63 (17)

79 (26)

Jul

69 (21)

84 (29)

Aug

68 (20)

82 (28)

Sep

60 (16)

75 (24)

Oct

50 (10)

64 (18)

Nov

41 (5)

53 (12)

Dec

32 (0)

43 (6)

Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls (French: les Chutes du Niagara) are massive waterfalls on the Niagara River, straddling the international border separating the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York. The falls are 17 miles (27 km) north-northwest of Buffalo, New York, 75 miles (120 km) south-southeast of Toronto, Ontario, between the twin cities of Niagara Falls, Ontario, and Niagara Falls, New York.

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Weather averages for Niagara Falls

Month

Average low °C

Average high °C

Jan

-7.9

-1

Feb

-7.7

-0.5

Mar

-3.2

5.1

Apr

2.4

12.2

May

8.6

19.3

Jun

13.9

24.2

Jul

17.2

27.2

Aug

16.7

Sep

12.5

21.3

Oct

6.4

14.7

Nov

1.3

Dec

-4.7

1.9

Toronto

Toronto is the largest city in Canada and is the provincial capital of Ontario. It is located on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. With over 2.5 million residents, it is the fifth-most populous municipality in North America. Toronto is at the heart of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), and is part of a densely-populated region in south-central Ontario known as the Golden Horseshoe which is home to 8.1 million residents. The census metropolitan area (CMA) had a population of 5,113,149, and the Greater Toronto Area had a population of 5,555,912 in the 2006 Census.

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Weather averages for Toronto

Month

Average low °C

Average high °C

Jan

-7

-1

Feb

-6

-0.2

Mar

-2

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

-4

Chicago

Chicago is the largest city by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest. It is a dominant center of finance, industry and culture in the region. The city, for much of its history, has been known informally as America's "Second City." It is currently ranked as the third-most populous city in the United States after New York and Los Angeles, with a population of nearly 3 million people. The Chicago metropolitan area (commonly referred to as Chicagoland) has a population of over 9.7 million people in Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana, making it also the third largest metropolitan area in the U.S. Adjacent to Lake Michigan, it is among the world's twenty-five largest urban areas by population, and rated an alpha world city by the World Cities Study Group at Loughborough University.

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Weather averages for Chicago

Month

Average low °C

Average high °C

Jan

-8

Feb

-6

Mar

-1

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

-5

Las Vegas

Las Vegas is the most populous city in the state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally renowned major resort city for the gaming industry, shopping, and entertainment. Las Vegas, billed as The Entertainment Capital of the World, is famous for the number of large casino resorts and their associated entertainment. The city's tolerance for various forms of adult entertainment earned it the title of Sin City, and this image has made Las Vegas a popular setting for films and television programs. Outdoor lighting displays are everywhere on the Las Vegas Strip and are seen elsewhere in the city as well; as seen from space, Las Vegas is the brightest city on earth.

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Weather averages for Las Vegas

Month

Average low °C

Average high °C

Jan

-2

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

-2

Grand Canyon

Longstanding scientific consensus has been that the canyon was created by the Colorado River over a period of six million years, but research released in 2008 suggests a much longer 17 million year time span. The canyon is 277 miles (446 km) long, ranges in width from 4 to 18 miles (6.4 to 29 km) and attains a depth of more than a mile (1.6 km). Nearly two billion years of the Earth's history have been exposed as the Colorado River and its tributaries cut their channels through layer after layer of rock while the Colorado Plateau was uplifted. The "canyon started from the west, then another formed from the east, and the two broke through and met as a single majestic rent in the earth some six million years ago. The merger apparently occurred where the river today, coming from the north, bends to the west, in the area known as the Kaibab Arch."

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Los Angeles

Los Angeles is the largest city in the state of California and the second largest in the United States. Often abbreviated as L.A. and nicknamed The City of Angels, Los Angeles is rated an alpha world city, has an estimated population of 3.8 million and spans over 498.3 square miles (1,290.6 km2) in Southern California. Additionally, the Los Angeles metropolitan area is home to nearly 12.9 million people who hail from all over the globe and speak 224 different languages. Los Angeles is the seat of Los Angeles County, the most populous and one of the most diverse counties in the United States. Its inhabitants are known as "Angelenos"

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Weather averages for Los Angeles

Month

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Average high °C

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

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Niagara Falls

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Niagara Falls

Niagara USA Discovery Pass

The Niagara USA Discovery Pass is your ticket to the following Niagara Falls State Park attractions:
- The Cave of the Winds
- The Maid of the Mist
- Niagara Adventure Theater
- The Niagara Gorge Discovery Center
- Aquarium of Niagara
- Niagara Scenic Trolley
In addition, receive discount coupons for more fun in the park as well as regional attractions including:
- Top of the Falls Restaurant
- Niagara Gorge Discovery Center Rock Climbing Wall
- Old Fort Niagara
- Artpark
- Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House Complex
- Lockport Locks and Erie Canal Cruises
- Niagara Wax Museum
- Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA
Price:
30$

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Cave of Winds

Address:
301 Front Street West, Toronto, ON M5V,Canada

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Soak up the experience of being closer to the waters of Niagara Falls than you thought possible, on a spectacular Niagara Falls tour. Your journey begins with an elevator ride 175 feet into the Niagara Gorge. Then, clad in a souvenir rain poncho and sandals, you’ll follow a tour guide over wooden walkways to the Hurricane Deck, less than 20 feet from the torrents of Bridal Veil Falls. On the deck, you’ll experience tropical storm-like conditions, getting doused with the spray from the rushing waters. A special Cave of the Winds viewing area has also been set up for handicapped individuals and adults with children in arms.

Prices:
Hurricane Deck Admissions: 10$
Gorge Trip Admissions: 3$
Hours:
May 1 – May 22
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
May 27 – June 30
9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
July 1 – August 31
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Friday – Saturday
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
September
9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
October
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Maid of the Mist Canada

Address:
5920 River Rd,Niagara Falls,Canada

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A powerful diesel-engined boat will take you from the Canadian docks past the base of the American Falls, then into the basin of the magnificent Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Operating from late April/early May (weather dependent) to October 24 each year, the Maid departs every 15 minutes. Two 600-passenger boats, Maids VI and VII, are each 80-feet long and have two 350-horsepower engines that carry the vessels against the powerful current. A recyclable souvenir raincoat is provided free with admission to help keep you dry from the mist and spray.

Prices:
14.50 CAD
Hours:
Opens for the 2008 Season on May 2 and closes for the winter starting October 24.
May 2 to May 18: Weekdays 9:45 am to 4:45 pm,
Weekends 9:45 am to 5:45 pm
Victoria Day Weekend May 17, 18: 9:45 am to 7:45 pm
May 19 to 23: 9:45 am to 5:45 pm
Memorial Day Weekend May 24 to 26: 9:00am to 7:45pm
May 27 - June 20: 9:45 am to 5:45 pm
June 21 to August 8: 9:00 am to 7:45 pm
August 9 to August 28: 9:00 am to 7:15 pm
August 29 to August 31: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Labour Day, September: 1 9:00 am to 4:45 pm
September 2 to October 3: Weekdays 9:45 am to 4:45,
Weekends 9:45 am to 5:45 pm
October 4 to October 24: 9:45 am to 4:45 pm

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Adventure Theater

Address:
1 Prospect Pointe,Niagara Falls, NY 14303

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Located on the lower level of the Visitor Center, the recently upgraded Adventure Theater is proud to present the 40-minute show that has been viewed by more than 14 million people worldwide. Learn about the explorers and settlers that put Niagara on the map and the daredevils who have tried to tame her waters at this fun Niagara Falls attraction.
Prices:
10$
Hours:
May 1 – June 25 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
June 26 – September 3 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
September 4 – October 31 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
November 1 – December 31 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Niagara Falls Observation Tower

Address:
Prospect Point Observation Tower,Niagara Falls, NY
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The most comprehensive and impressive views of the American Falls can be seen from the deck of the park’s Observation Tower. Extending out over the Niagara Gorge, the Tower allows you to look directly out into the cascading waters of the American Falls or down into the raging torrents below. Two glass elevators provide access to the base of the gorge and the boarding site of the Maid of the Mist boat ride. For a more intimate view of the American Falls, travel to the base of the gorge and climb a series of stairs to the Crow’s Nest and let the cool spray wash over you.
Prices:
1$

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5. Phenomenal Fireworks

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All summer, we celebrate weekends and national holidays for the U.S. and Canada with an exciting fireworks display above the Falls.
Fireworks shows are every Friday and Sunday from May 16 through June 31 at 10:00 p.m., Wednesday, Friday and Sunday July through August at 10:00 P.M. and September through December Fridays at 10:00 P.M.
Spectacular firework displays can also be seen on the following U.S. and Canadian holidays:
Victoria Day
Memorial Day
Canada Day
Independence Day
Canadian Civic Holiday

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Journey Behind the Falls

Address:
6650 Niagara Pkwy,Niagara Falls, ON, Canada
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The sound is like thunder, the sight awe-inspiring! Take a journey deep below and behind the heart of Niagara and stand in the mist where the mighty Horseshoe Falls tumbles from 13 stories above!

Prices:
12.00 CAD
*Prices do not include applicable taxes
Hours:
Opening Time - 9 a.m.
Closing Times -
January to June: 5:30 p.m. weekdays, 7:30 p.m.weekends, 9:30 p.m. Holiday weekends.
June to September: 8:30 p.m. weekdays, 9:30 p.m. weekends, 11:00 p.m. Holiday weekends.
September to October: 8:00 p.m.
November to December: 7:00 p.m.

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White Water Walk

Address:
4330 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
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Stroll along a boardwalk at the very edge of one of the world's wildest stretches of whitewater! Marvel at the relentless power and beauty of nature and see how the deep and narrow Great Gorge was created. Trillions of gallons of water are forced into this accelerating trough - the sight will take your breath away!
Prices:
8.50 CAD
Hours:
Opening Time - 9 a.m.
Closing Times -
March 21 to May 11: 5:00 p.m
May 12 to June 27: 7:00 p.m.
June 28 to August 31: 8:00 p.m.
Sept 1 to end of season (weather dependent): 5:00 p.m. weekdays, 6:00 p.m. weekends

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Whirlpool Aero Car

Address:
3850 Niagara Pkwy,Niagara Falls, ON, Canada
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Ride The Air
High above the racing Niagara River, you'll be transported through the air in an antique cable car.
Far below, the torrent of water abruptly changes direction and creates one of the world’s most mesmerizing natural phenomenon – the Niagara Whirlpool. Sometimes frightening and always unforgettable!
Prices:
11.00 CAD
Hours:
Opening Times -
March 21 to June 27: 10:00 a.m.
June 28 to October 12: 9:00 a.m.
October 13 to November 23: 10:00 a.m.
Closing Times -
March 21 to May 9: 5 p.m. weekdays, 6 p.m. holiday weekend
May 10 and 11: 6 p.m.
May 12 to May 18: 5 p.m. weekdays, 8 p.m. weekend
May 19 to June 1: 6 p.m. weekdays, 8 p.m. weekends
June 2 to June 27: 6 p.m. weekdays, 7 p.m. weekends
June 28 to August 31: 8 p.m.
September 1 to November 23: 5 p.m. except Thanksgiving October 11 & 12, 6 p.m.

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Butterfly Conservatory

Address:
2405 Niagara Pky, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6S4, Canada
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Let Your Spirit Soar!
This magical attraction features over 2,000 colourful tropical butterflies floating freely among lush, exotic blossoms and greenery. Paths wind through the rainforest setting, past a pond and waterfall and the Emergence window, where butterflies leave their pupae and prepare to take their first flight!

Prices:
11 CAD
Hours:
Opening Time - 9:00 a.m.
Closing Times -
January 1 to March 7: 5 p.m.
March 8 to 16: 6 p.m.
March 17 to May 16: Monday to Friday 5 p.m., Weekends and holidays 6 p.m.
May 17 to June 20: Monday to Friday 6 p.m, Weekends and holidays 8 p.m.
June 21 August 17: 9 p.m.
August 18 to August 31: 8:30 p.m.
September 1 to October 12: 6 p.m.
October 13 to December 31: 5 p.m.
Closed December 25

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Floral Clock

Address:
43.15067513519147,-79.04834747314453
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This unique attraction is a very popular stop on the Niagara Parkway and is photographed almost as often as the Falls!
The planted face is maintained by Niagara Parks horticulture staff, while the mechanism is kept in working order by Ontario Hydro, the organization that originally built the clock. The intricate designs on the face of the timepiece are created with up to 16,000 carpet bedding plants. The floral design is changed twice each year - it features viola in the Spring and four cultivars of Alternanthera along with green and grey forms of Santolina Sage during the Summer and Fall. California Golden Privet and Blue Festuca Grass may be used for contrast.
The grounds surrounding the clock feature bedding displays and a Tower at the back of the clock houses Westminster chimes that greet each quarter hour. If the door into the Tower is open, you can take a glimpse at the clock mechanism and enjoy photographs that show the history of every face design all the way back to 1950.
Hours:
Outdoor floral display approximately April to September

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Queen Victoria Park

Address:
43.087225,-79.077144

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Queen Victoria Park is literally the "heart" of Niagara Parks. Bounded by the steep Fallsview moraine and the Niagara River Great Gorge, the Park contains a valuable collection of unique native and international plants and beautifully maintained gardens.
Walking through the Park beside the Falls, from Clifton Hill to beyond Dufferin Islands, you can enjoy a rock garden, hanging baskets, a Hybrid tea rose garden and attractive carpet-bedding displays. Park benches and well-groomed lawns provide pleasant venues for relaxation and photography.

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Skylon Tower

Address:
5200 Robinson Street, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 2A2,Canada
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Take the yellow bug (exterior glass encased elevator) to the Observation Deck, the Revolving Dining Room or the Summit Suite Buffet dining room. On a clear day a visitor can see a over 80 miles. A must for photographers. Open Year Round.
For those with a taste for the extraordinary Skylon's Revolving Dining Room simply must be experienced. The award-winning continental cuisine is presented in an elegant setting 775 ft. above the Falls.
Lunch or dinner, the menu is rivalled only by the view, which you can appreciate at leisure (one rotation per hour). Dine by night and you'll discover the unique atmosphere created by the illumination of the Falls
Prices:
Ride-To-The-Top: 12.95 CAD
Hours:
Summer Hours 8:00 a.m. to Midnight
Winter Hours 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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Nightmares Fear Factory

Address:
5631 Victoria Avenue,Niagara Falls, Canada
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Legend has it that the building was once the site of the industrious "Cataract Coffin Factory". A proprietor Abraham Mortimer dedicated every waking hour to surveying the progress of his domain.
At night he was tormented by young hooligans who taunted the eccentric old man. Abraham would chase the riff-raff from their pranks and dares. They always laughed at his threats.
until one fateful night....
Abraham confronted a rowdy group of thrill-seekers. In the ensuing struggle, a stack of solid oak coffins overturned, and Abraham was crushed to death. The guilty ran off and were never apprehended for their part in the gruesome murder.
Soon after the funeral, Abraham Mortimer's coffin was found unearthed and empty.
To this day it is said he walks the halls for revenge on those who dare trespass on his beloved and now abandoned factory.
Prices:
General Admission - Advanced Purchase: 11:38 CAD
Dysfunctional Family Pack of 4: 43.81 CAD
Hours:
Open daily from 11AM to 11PM
Fridays and Saturdays from 11AM to 1:30AM

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Old Fort Erie

Address:
350 Lakeshore Road, Fort Erie, ON L2A 4X4, Canada
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Canada's Bloodiest Battlefield
The year is 1812. You're far from home in the unknown wilds of Upper Canada. The place is Fort Erie and war is in the air. All around you are the exciting sights and sounds of men preparing for battle. Step back into a time of red coats, black powder and gray fortress walls. Over 200 years of living history resides within, at Old Fort Erie.
Prices:
9.00 CAD
Hours:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Canada - Toronto

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Canada - Toronto

CityPass:

The CityPass concept is simple: A booklet contains tickets to Toronto’s best attractions at almost 50% savings. That’s right, you pay only 64 CAD (and get a 119 CAD value)!
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CN Tower

Address:
301 Front Street West, Toronto, ON M5V,Canada

Priority:

A Wonder of the Modern World, CN Tower is Canada's most celebrated architectural triumph offering Toronto's most spectacular views - day or night! This Toronto must-see attraction is a world-class entertainment and dining destination. Visit the Look Out Level at 1,136 ft/346 m or test your nerve on the Glass Floor at 1,122 ft/342 m above the ground! Choose between The Height of Excellence film or the motion theatre ride. Enjoy casual dining in Horizons Café or award-winning dining in 360 Restaurant.
INSIDER TIPS:
Mornings at CN Tower, before 11 a.m. and evenings, after 7 p.m. are the least crowded

Prices:
Total Tower Experience:
Look Out + Glass Floor + Skypod + Movie + Motion Theater Ride + Express Elevation
32.99 CAD
Observation Sky Pod Experience:
Look Out + Glass Floor + Skypod
26.49 CAD
Observation Experience:
Look Out + Glass Floor
21.99 CAD
Attractions Experience
Look Out + Glass Floor + Motion Theater Ride or Movie
26.49 CAD
*Applicable taxes not included in published prices.
CITYPASS INCLUDES:
One CN Tower Attractions (Ride) Experience ticket, which includes Look Out, Glass Floor level and your choice of The Height of Excellence film or a motion theatre ride. Must be 107cm (42 inches) tall to ride. SkyPod, the worlds highest man-made Observation Level at 1,465 ft., requires an additional $8.41CAD entrance fee per person.
Hours:
The CN Tower is open 364 days a year (closed on Christmas Day).
Summer Hours:
General Access 9:00am - 11:00pm
360 Restaurant 11:00am - 2:00pm
Far Coast Café 8:30am - 6:00pm
Winter Hours:
General Access 9:00am - 10:00pm

Please call (416) 86-TOWER to confirm the hours for the date of your visit.
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Toronto Zoo

Address:
361A Old Finch Avenue,Scarborough, Ontario

Priority:

Voted "Favourite Toronto Attraction!" Experience over 5,000 animals and 460 species daily Keeper Talks and year-round events. Canada’s premier zoo offers five indoor pavilions and outdoor trails within 710 acres of beautiful Rouge Valley. Creativity, play and learning are all part of Zellers Discovery Zone (open seasonally). Explore the 30-acre award winning African Savanna and the largest indoor Gorilla Rainforest exhibit in North America. Don't miss the NEW Great Barrier Reef Exhibit.
INSIDER TIPS:
Learn about your favourite Zoo animals with Keeper Talks.

Prices:
General Admission:
20 CAD
Your admission includes access to all pavilions, exhibits* and daily shows. Pay by VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Interac/Debit, traveller's cheques or cash.
*Stingray Bay - A Touching Experience! additional $3 admission per person per visit.
Parking:
8 CAD per vehicle (Pay at Admission)
Rides (Seasonal):
Camel Rides $6.00 per rider
Face Painting $6.00 per face painted
Pony Rides $5.00 per rider
Safari Simulator $6.00 per rider
Zoomobile $7.00 per rider

CITYPASS INCLUDES:One Toronto Zoo general admission

Hours:
Sep 2 - Oct 13
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Oct 14 - Dec 31
9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Splash Island hours:
May 17 to June 22
Weekday: Closed Weekends: 10:00am-5:00pm
June 27 to September 1
Weekday: 10:00am-6:30pm Weekends: 10:00am-6:30pm
September 2 to September 14
Weekday: Closed Weekends: 10:00am-5:00pm

Waterside Theatre hours:
Waterside Theatre: Wingin' It (1pm) and The Amazing Animal Show (2:30pm)
May 17 to June 22
Weekday: No Shows Weekends: 1pm & 2:30pm
June 27 to September 1
Weekday: 1pm & 2:30pm Weekends: 1pm & 2:30pm
September 2 to October 13
Weekday: 1pm** Weekends: 1pm & 2:30pm
** Training Session

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Yonge-Dundas Square

Address:
2 Carlton Street, Toronto, ON M5B 1J3, Canada

Priority:

Toronto's new entertainment venue and meeting place in the heart of downtown boasts beauty and entertainment.

Opened in 2002 theYonge-Dundas Square was created to bring more life and energy to the city. The unique urban space boasts impressive granite surfaces, a raised stage, a half-price theatre ticket booth, and 22 spectacular computer-programmed fountains that emerge from the surface of the square. The square accommodates events, displays or concerts of various sizes, including very large events by closing part of Yonge Street.

When not used for special events, the square becomes an urban plaza, an open space for the public to enjoy. Weather-permitting, the fountains will be operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Buskers entertain on the square while visitors enjoy the cafe style seating.

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Toronto Eaton Center

Address:
220 Yonge St,Toronto, ON M5B 2H1, Canada
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The Eaton Centre. It's a big suburban-style mall with all the wrong kinds of shopping.(By Concierge.com)

The Toronto Eaton Centre is a large shopping mall and office complex in downtown Toronto, named after the now-defunct Eaton's department store chain that once anchored it. In terms of the number of visitors, the shopping mall is Toronto's top tourist attraction, with around one million visitors per week. It is also the largest shopping mall in Eastern Canada and third-largest in Canada as a whole.

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Royal Ontario Museum

Address:
100 Queen's Park, Toronto, ON M7A,Canada
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The Royal Ontario Museum, commonly known as the ROM, is a major museum for world culture and natural history in the city of Toronto. The ROM is the fifth largest museum in North America, containing more than six million items and over 40 galleries. It is also the largest museum in Canada. It has notable collections of dinosaurs, Near Eastern and African art, East Asian art, European history, and Canadian history. It has also hosted many travelling exhibits.
INSIDER TIPS:
Weekday afternoons at Royal Ontario Museum after 1 p.m. are the least crowded; daily guided gallery tours free with admission (ask at the Information Desk or visit ROM website for details). Museum renovations are ongoing but new galleries and public spaces continue to open. Visit the ROM Web site for a schedule of openings.
Prices:
22.00 CAD
Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 9:30 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm

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Ontario Science Center

Address:
770 Don Mills Road, North York, ON M3C 1T3, Canada
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The Ontario Science Centre transforms the way in which people see and think about the world around them through engaging interactive exhibitions, science demonstrations and IMAX® films. (Omnimax® Theatre tickets sold separately at additional cost). Visit the Weston Family Innovation Centre - featuring current science and technology that will change your life. Bring your little ones to KidSpark, a unique discovery playground for children ages 1 to 8.
INSIDER TIPS:
Ontario Science Centre on-site staff engages visitors with wonders of science through daily demonstrations. Be sure to experience one!

Prices:
Science Centre: 18.00 CAD
One IMAX Dome Film: 12.00 CAD
Science Centre + IMAX Film: 25.00 CAD
FACING MARS + Ontario Science Centre: 20.00 CAD
Parking at the Ontario Science Centre is 8.00 CAD per vehicle
FACING MARS + Ontario Science Centre + IMAX® Film Roving Mars*: 25.00 CAD

CITYPASS INCLUDES:
One Ontario Science Centre general admission; some special exhibitions may require an additional fee. Separate admission charge required for OMNIMAX® Theatre: $12 adult

Hours:
The Ontario Science Centre is open year round, 7 days a week, from 10 am to 5 pm. Closed December 25.
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Casa Loma

Address:
1 Austin Terrace, Toronto, ON M5R 1X8,Canada
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Experience the elegance and splendour of the Edwardian era at Casa Loma! Explore the former home of Sir Henry Pellatt featuring unique architecture, beautifully furnished rooms, secret passages, towers and an 800-foot tunnel to luxurious stables. Five acres of magnificent estate gardens surround the Casa Loma castle and are in bloom May through October. An introductory film about Sir Henry Pellatt and a self guided digital audio tour are included.
INSIDER TIPS:
The best time to visit Casa Loma is weekday mornings just after opening. Your CityPass ticket includes fixed charges for the use of an audio guide and viewing of the Pellatt documentary film
Prices:
16.00 CAD
Parking Per hour charge of 2.75 CAD
Maximum charge of 8.25 CAD
CITYPASS INCLUDES:
One Casa Loma Castle general admission, audio guide and Pellatt Film
Hours:
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Brookfield Place

Address:
161 - 181 Bay St., Suite 220,Toronto, ON,Canada
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Brookfield Place (formerly BCE Place) is an office complex in downtown Toronto, comprising the 2.1 hectare (5.2 acre) block bounded by Yonge Street to the east, Wellington Street West to the north, Bay Street to the west, and Front Street to the south. The complex contains 242,000 square metres (2,604,866 sq ft) of office space, and consists of two towers, the Bay Wellington Tower and the TD Canada Trust Tower, linked by the six-storey Allen Lambert Galleria. Brookfield Place is also the home of the Hockey Hall of Fame.
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Toronto Islands

Address:
9 Queens Quay W,Toronto, ON M5J 2H3, Canada
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The Toronto Islands are a chain of small islands in Lake Ontario. The islands are located just offshore from the Canadian city of Toronto, and provide shelter for Toronto Harbour. The islands are a popular recreational destination, and are home to a small residential community and to the Toronto Island Airport. They are connected to the mainland by several ferry services.
The islands comprise the largest urban car-free community in North America, though some service vehicles are permitted. Recreational bicyclists are accommodated on the ferries, and bicycles and quadricycles can be rented on the islands as well.

Prices:
Fares (Includes return) 6.50 CAD
Hours:
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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Laser Quest Toronto East

Address:
1980 Eglinton Avenue East,Toronto, Ontario,Canada M1L 2M6
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Laser Quest combines the classic games of tag and hide & seek with a high-tech twist. Donning the most sophisticated laser tag equipment available, the game is played in a large, multi-level arena featuring specialty lighting, swirling fog and heart-pounding music. Questors, whether individually or on teams, use their lasers to score as many points as possible by tagging the sensors on their opponents’ equipment. Scorecards and code names add to the fun.
Phone:(416) 285-1333
Hours:
MON: 5 pm to 9 pm
TUE: 5 pm to 9 pm
WED: 5 pm to 9 pm
THU: 5 pm to 9 pm
FRI: 5 pm to 11 pm
SAT: 10 am to 11 pm
SUN: 10 am to 8 pm
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Budapest

2008-03-19T00:38:00.001-07:00

Будапешт - Столица Венгрии.

Будапешт - Столица Венгрии.
Из-за того что небыло обратних белетов с Праги в Израиль, мы решили летететь обратно из Будапешта. Так мы оказались в поезде Прага - Будапешт. Нам досталось четырёх местное купе на двоих. Как оказалось так ехали все посажиры в вагоне. Мы решили что, это, так делают в Праге, сначала заполняют нижние места а потом верхние (не то что в России...). Ехали мы ночью, и нас три раза будили пограничники, видать им нравиться сверять сонные лица с фотографиями на паспортах.
В Будапеште, в отличии от Праги, мы зарание не искали гостиницу, а ехали на обум. Еще на подъезде к Будапешту в поезд сели ребята которые ходили от купе к купе и предлагали разные гостиницы. Когда мы приехали в Будапешт, на пероне, на нас нахлынула вторая волна людей предлагавших снять у них комнату. Цены у них у всех были приблезительно одинаковые, но гостиницы "близкие к центу" оказывались 20 минут езды на электричке. Вообщем мы так и не нашли гостиницу подходящюю под наши запросы и не очень накладную для наших корманов. А на выходе с вокзала к нам подошёл мужчина который предложил комнату в центре города по подходящей цене.

Bicycle treck Dereh Nof

2007-10-26T14:51:00.000-07:00

Bicycle Track Dereh Nof

Велосипедный трэк Обзорная дорога

Download: KML GPX TRK TK OVL

Length - 16.19 km

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На карте можно увидеть фотографии сделаные в этом районе. Для этого на отметить "Photos at Panoramio".
А так-же лучше перейти в режим "Satelite".

Bicycle Track "Dereh Bruma" and "Dereh Nof"

2007-07-28T10:37:00.000-07:00

Bicycle Track "Dereh Bruma" and "Dereh Nof"

Велосипедная поездка "Дерех Брума" и "Дерех Ноф"

Download: KML GPX TRK TK OVL

Length - 12.20 km

Time - 1:03 | Max Speed - 44.82 km/h | Avirage Speed - 6.41 km/h

Link to all my tracks on GPSSies

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Bicycle Track "Dereh Nof" and "Nahal Kacelson"

2007-07-22T14:15:00.000-07:00

Bicycle Track "Dereh Nof" and "Nahal Kacelson"

Велосипедная поездка "Дерех Ноф" и "Речка Кацелсон"

Download: KML GPX TRK TK OVL

Length - 25.47 km

Time - 1:40 | Max Speed - 47.56 km/h | Avirage Speed - 10.72 km/h

Link to all my tracks on GPSSies

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Bicycle Track Forest "Ashtol" and forest "Ha Nasi" and Road "Psalim"

2007-06-12T14:20:00.000-07:00

Bicycle Track Forest "Ashtol" and forest "Ha Nasi" and Road "Psalim"

Download: KML GPX TRK TK OVL

Length - 23.53 km

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Bicycle Track RiveKaslon

2007-06-12T14:12:00.000-07:00

Bicycle Track rive Kaslon

Велосипедный трэк речка Каслон

Download: KML GPX TRK TK OVL

Length - 21.89 km

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Bicycle Track about villages beside Jerusalem

2007-06-12T13:51:00.000-07:00

Bicycle Track about villages beside Jerusalem

Велосипедный трэк через деревни около Иерусалима

Download: KML GPX TRK TK OVL

Length - 26.72 km

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Bicycle Track about Latrun

2007-06-03T07:10:00.000-07:00

Bicycle Track about Latrun

Велосипедный трэк возле Латруна

Download: KML GPX TRK TK OVL

Length - 20.66 km

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Ischgl

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Coastal Recreation Trail

Bay Aquarium

Monterey Bay Dive

17-Mile Drive

Los Angeles

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Grauman's Chinese Theatre

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Hollywood Sign

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Hearst castle

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Hoover Dam

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Show Cirque du Soleil "O"

X Scream is at the top of the Stratosphere

FAO Schwarz

Penske-Wynn Ferrari Maserati

Paris Las Vegas Hotel

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7. The Roller Coaster at New York Hotel

Bellagio Hotel

Venetian Hotel

Mirage Volcano

Masquerade in the Sky at the Rio All Suite Hotel

Fremont Street Experience Downtown Las Vegas

13. The Conservatory and Botanical Gardens at Bellagio

The Sirens of Treasure Island

The Star Trek Experience

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Most popular places in Chicago:

Shedd Aquarium

Museum of Science and Industry

The Hancock Observatory

Sears Tower Skydeck

Navy Pier

Grant Park

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Buckingham Fountain

Adler Planetarium

Field Museum of Natural History

Chicago Botanic Garden

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