Washington National and State Parks

Mt. Rainier National Park, ABOUT 85 MI SOUTHEAST OF Seattle, was named for Mt. Rainier – the fifth highest mountain (14411 ft. ) in the lower 48 states. The Jackson Memorial Visitor Center at paradise has exhibits, films and a 360 degree view of the summit and surrounding peaks. Olympic National Park is one of the most outstanding places of natural beauty in the United States, with its jagged wilderness coastline; a lush, temperate rain forest; 60 odd active glaciers and the alpine contours of Hurricane Ridge. North Cascades National Park, a beautiful and remote park about 120 mi northeast of Seattle, holds some of the state’s most rugged mountains, craggy peaks and jewel-like lakes.


Two beautiful State Parks are perched on either end of the narrow Long Beach peninsula. Ledbetter Paint State park on the northern tip, is a wildlife refuge that’s good for bird watching. The dues at the very tip are closed from April to August to protect the nesting snowy plover. Black brant, sandpipers, turnstones, yellowlegs, knots and plovers are among the 100 spices known to inhabit the point. Fort Canby State Park attracts beach combers, hikers, fishermen and military history enthusiasts.

Portland, US Tourism

Portland, one of America’s most important gateways to the Pacific Rim, has a reputation as a well-planned, charming city. With 2,265,000 people, Portland ranks as the 23rd largest metropolitan area in the nation and, straddling the banks of the wide Willamette River, it’s one of the largest inland ports on the West Coast. It also has flower filled parks, efficient mass transit, excellent hotels and restaurants and restored historic buildings. The Rose Festival held in early June is a month long series of parades and events drawing more than 2 million people each year from around the world.

The 1930s-era Portland Art Museum is one of several interesting buildings that line the South Park Blocks, a tree lined boulevard of parks with statues and fountains. The museum contains 35 centuries of Asian, European and Native American art and is a regional venue for large traveling exhibitions.

Winter Festival of Lights at Niagara Falls

The Winter Festival of Lights at Niagara Falls will be held between November 6th 2010 and January 31st 2011. Every year during Christmas and New Year time, the Winter Festival of Lights at Niagara Falls brings millions of tourists to visit and enjoy their vacation. This year, Winter Festival of Lights illuminate the Niagara Falls for extra three weeks is an added advantage for the tourists. You can watch the beautiful display of millions of Christmas lights and this is the largest lights festival in Canada.

Winter Festival of Lights at Niagara Falls is the biggest light festival in North America. Outdoor skating is another attraction for the tourists to visit and skate and enjoy their time. Every year the number of visitors visiting Niagara Falls is increasing. Flood lights illuminate the Niagara Falls for several hours until Midnight. The best known tourist attraction here is the Maid of Mist.

Tourism in Philadelphia

Philadelphia Zoo, Longwood Gardens, Philadelphia Museum of Art, the theme Park Sesame Place are important tourist places in Philadelphia. Longwood Garden is one of the most beautiful and majestic garden in Europe. More than 10,000 varieties of plants are elegantly maintained in this park. During summer season you can watch water lilies and roses and during spring magnolias and in winter season you can enjoy the time in watching camellias. Longwood Garden is opened throughout the year and during Christmas; this Garden is illuminated with fountain displays and some time fireworks also. Longwood Indoor Children’s Garden has 17 fountains for children to play and enjoy their time.



There are many shopping malls and antique shops in Philadelphia. Another attraction for tourists is clothes and shoes are available here are tax free. For people who love bargaining, Franklin Mills has 150 outlet stores. For tourists who love to purchase antique items, Antique row is the best place. Philadelphia has many best restaurants and it is one of the best restaurant cities in U.S. You can enjoy the exclusive dinning experience and you will get anything you want any foreign cuisine here.

Charleston Parks and Gardens

Charleston is famous for public parks, magnificent plantations and secret gardens that lie behind the walls of private homes. White Point Gardens, on the point of narrow Battery Peninsula bounded by the Ashley and Cooper rivers, is a popular gathering spot. Waterfront Park along Concord Street on the Cooper River has a fishing pier, unique interactive fountains, a picnic area and landscaped gardens.

Drayton Hall built between 1738 and 1742 is the only plantation on the Ashley River that survived the Civil War. It is unfurnished, which serves to highlight the original plaster moldings and opulent hand carved woodwork. This is considered one of the finest examples of Georgian Palladian architecture. Magnolia Plantation and Gardens hold one of the largest collections of azaleas and camellias in North America. Nature lovers can canoe through the 125 acre Waterfowl Refuge, see the 60 acre Audubon Swamp Garden along boardwalks and bridges explore 500 acres of wildlife trails and visit the petting zoo.