DARTMOUTH

 CITY OF LAKES

Dartmouth is Nova Scotia second largest city. Founded in 1750, Dartmouth is linked by two bridges to its twin city, Halifax. Known as "The City of Lakes" because of the 23 lakes found within its boundaries offering warm water swimming, boating, canoeing and water skiing. Nearby are the salt water beaches of Lawrencetown and Cow Bay. Tourist attractions in Dartmouth include Shubenacadie Canal, dating from the 1850's, now a public park with walking trails and interpretive signs along the canal banks; the Black Cultural Centre of Nova Scotia which chronicles the history of  Nova Scotia's black Settlers; and Lake Banook, location of canoe races, wind surfing venue and two public beaches. On the Dartmouth side is Alderney Landing Park, a strip of green that looks out to sea and is the location of music concerts during the summer months.

GREETINGS FROM DARTMOUTH, Nova Scotia

SPALDING

Spalding is a bustling Georgian Market Town set around the picturesque River Welland and situated within the South Lincolnshire Fens, approximately 105 miles north of London. The settlement’s name is derived from an Anglian tribe, the Spaldingas, who settled in the area during the 6th century. Surrounded by dikes and streams and counting seven bridges in its town center, it has a Dutch feel, reinforced by tulip fields in Springfield Gardens and its Flower Parade in early May. The parade celebrated the region’s vast tulip production and the cultural links between the Fens and the landscape and people of South Holland. Spalding has a surplus of small but worthwhile attractions, like Britain’s tallest windmill, an authentic blacksmith’s forge and Medieval churches. It is quite a special part of Lincolnshire and most definitely worth visiting numerous times.

SPRINGFIELDS GARDENS

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PERTH

 Western Australia’s pretty capital is the most isolated city in the world. The city of Perth lies on the Swan River, just 20 km from where it flows into the Indian Ocean. The coastal plain on which it stands is bordered to the north and west by the Darling Range, beyond which lie the region’s wheat fields. To the south is a diverse landscape: forests with some of the tallest trees on earth, mountains that dramatically change colour during the course of each day and a spectacular coastline. The history of Perth has been one of building and rebuilding. Perth is a relatively small and quiet city compared with those on the east coast. Its main commercial and shopping areas can be easily explored on foot. The city’s atmosphere is brisk but not hurried. The city centre is bordered to the south and east by a wide stretch of the Swan River known as Perth Water, and to the north lies Northbridge, Perth’s restaurant and entertainment centre.

PERTH SKYLINE FROM KING'S PARK W. A.

In this view, the rapid development and progress of this flourishing city is symbolised by dramatic modern skyscrapers which dominate the city line.

Established at the end of the 19th century, King's Park is 400 ha of both wild and cultivated parkland. Situated on Mount Eliza, it offers views of the city and the Swan River. Most of the park is bush land, which can be seen from the DNA Tower. A landscaped parkland area on the eastern side includes the 17 ha Western Australian Botanic Garden. Treetops Walkway, a 629-m-long elevated walkway, gives another perspective of the garden. The State War Memorial on Anzac Bluff is dedicated to the Western Australians who died in the two world wars. 

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AUSTIN

 In 1839 five mounted scouts ranged over a broad area of wilderness seeking a site for a new capital city for the Republic of Texas. Location on north bank of Colorado River was chosen, where rich blacklands meet scenic hills. Name honors Stephen F. Austin, the "Father of Texas". The city bills itself as the "Live Music Capital of the World". Austin has it all - blues, country/Western, reggae, jazz, conjunto, Tejano, swing and rock. Performed in various clubs around city and  at night spots along Sixth Street. Austin is home to  many computer chip makers and other computer industries. The city is home to nation's largest urban bat colony found under the Congress Ave. bridge during the summer.

CONGRESS AVENUE and the STATE CAPITOL

State Capitol Building, a massive, classic statehouse of famous Texas pink granite, dominates the 46 acre, park-like area. It was completed in 1888. The handsome building underwent major renovation during 1993-1994 when it was restored to original splendor. Striking state office buildings surround the Capitol. 

 

 

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PORT ELIZABETH

 Only a few minutes away from the city centre, the beaches on the long graceful sweep of Algoa Bay provide unlimited opportunities throughout the year for swimming, rock and surf angling, deep sea fishing, boating, surfing and diving. The yachting fraternity tends to gravitate to Hobie Beach and the placid waters of the Swartkops River. The historic heart of the city and traditional gathering and bartering place. Trading still takes place here at the flea market on Saturday mornings. The impressive city hall dates from 1858. Steam train enthusiasts come from afar to ride on the Apple Express which runs from Port Elizabeth on a narrow gauge (610 mm) railway line to the fruit-growing valley of the Long Kloof.

Views of beach front and main beaches. Yachts sailing past beach front 

THUNDER BAY

This is Canada's western terminus for ocean-going freighters which ply the St. Lawrence Seaway. Not only is Thunder Bay Canada's third largest port, it also boasts to be the largest grain-handling port in the world, holding its precious cargo from the Prairies in huge elevators at the mouth of the Kaministiquia River. There's plenty to do in Thunder Bay - mine your own amethysts, visit the numerous parks, gardens and museums or tour the Thunder Bay Art Gallery, the only public galery in Canada that focuses on aboriginal art. 

KEEFER TERMINAL

The new Seaway Terminal connecting Canada's West with all ports of the world through the St. Lawrence Seaway System.

Mt. McKay. A great view of the city and surroundings from a 183 m ledge situated in an Ojibwa Reservation.
Terry Fox Monument. Just east of the city, this impressive bronze statue of Terry Fox is located at an awe-inspiring lookout near where he ended his Marathon of Hope run.

City of Thunder Bay

JERSEY

 14 miles from France, Jersey is the largest and most southerly of the Channel Islands possessing great natural beauty and has the highest sunshine record in the British Isles. St. Helier is the capital of the island. The cosmopolitan harbour town is bustling with life, shops, restaurants, bars, and galleries. There are over 20 beaches, all different with many small and picturesque fishing harbour around the Island's magnificent coast. In the south west of the island stands St. Brelade, most known for its beach culture: the sheltered sandy bays of St. Brelade, Portelet and Beauport and a special fisherman’s chapel “La Chapelle ès Pêcheurs.” An island of natural beauty, where you’re free to reconnect and revitalise in the fresh sea air. A land of sunshine, sparkling blue seas, and hot white sand. Somewhere a little way apart, a little bit different, ever so slightly exotic.

ST. BRELADE'S BAY  * THE BEACH, GOREY

PORTELET BAY *  LA CORBIERE LIGHTHOUSE

[1972]

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NEW GLARUS

 Settled in 1845 by Swiss immigrants, this picturesque community is a thriving showcase of Swiss heritage, architecture, customs and cuisine. New Glarus residents observe Swiss traditions throughout the year. Expect to hear plenty of yodeling and alphorns in a village famous as "America's Little Switzerland". Notable annual events include the Wilhelm Tell Festival over Labor Day weekend and Oktoberfest in the fall. "Barn quilt" tours are another popular pastime as well as hiking and biking the Sugar River State Trail. The scenic hills will beckon you, and the rich Swiss culture will make you want to stay. Experience international travel without ever pulling out your passport.

Scenic view of New Glarus, Wisconsin. Home of Schiller's Wilhelm Tell Drama annually on Labor Day weekend

For more information, visit swisstown.com

BETHLEHEM

 Situated in the famous maize triangle, Bethlehem features beautiful historic sandstone buildings and excellent facilities for tourists. Established by devout Voortrekkers on the farm Pretoriuskloof in 1864. They named the town after the birthplace of Christ, and the river, which flows through the kloof, after the biblical Jordan. Bethlehem is indeed blessed with surroundings in which seasonal changes surpass each other in beauty and splendour. Verdant spring is just as magnificent as autumn when the sun warms all in shades of burnished copper. It is the most important administrative, agricultural, commercial, industrial and tourist centre in the Eastern Free State. The last Saturday of the month is the date for the regular art market on the Moederkerkplein. Bethlehem furthermore has a modern airfield and railway station.

Popular inland holiday resort - and an important grain-producing area

THOMPSON

 Rising from the northern bush is Thompson - Manitoba's nickel capital - established when INCO Ltd. built a mining and refinement project in 1957. It's now a community of modern houses, a golf course, museum, swimming pool, zoo and three major shopping centres. There is also a library, campground, float plane base for fly-in visitors as well as air, bus, rail service. Known as the "Hub of the North", Thompson is one of Manitoba's more remote destinations. Explore and experience your wildest dreams!

Adventure in Canada: Greetings from North of the 55th Parallel, Thompson, Manitoba

Inco Ltd. offers guided 90-minute walking tours of Inco's surface area - headframe, mill, smelter and rafinery.

Miner Statue stands 4m and was erected in 1981 as a part of the city's 25th anniversary celebrations.

Heritage North Museum is a beautiful log building housing local historic artifacts, natural history exhibits and a small pioneer display. Under development is a display of Hudson Bay Company and Northwest Company trade artifacts.

BARABOO

 Baraboo, 13 miles to the south of Wisconsin Dells, attracts visitors with Circus World Museum. The city was the hometown of the "Ringling Brothers". Their famous circus wintered  there at the turn of the century. Just outside Baraboo, Devil's Lake State Park is a geologic gem. Created by the glaciers, the park's spring-fed lake is surrounded on three sides by 500-foot-high bluffs. Beautiful Devil's Lake was named Minnewaukan by the Indians, meaning Evil Spirit. The unusual echos in the area created a mistrust of the lake and the Indians feared to camp here. The Lake, a mile and a quarter long is simingly dwarfed by sheer cliffs standing as sentinels around it.

Beach scene at Devil's Lake, Wisconsin State Park (1040 acres) near Baraboo, Wis.

Many great Universities maintain summer Geology camps here, where students study the myriad rock formations in their unusual and beautiful, natural laboratory. With the excellent sand beaches, giant bluffs and fascinating natural rocky formations, swimming, hiking and climbing are enjoyed here.  

For more information visit baraboo.com

ORKNEY

The green isles of Orkney have a Viking heritage and more prehistoric sites than anywhere else in Britain. The main town, Kirkwall, has a number of fine buildings. Orkney also has spectacular bird and seal colonies, plus a more recent heritage as a watering station for polar expeditions and as a naval base - Scapa Flow. On tiny Lambholm is the remarkable Italian Chapel built by Italian POW during World War II out of scrap material.
The Italian Chapel consists of two Nissen huts transformed into a beautiful chapel by Domenico Chiocchetti and his colleagues, Italian prisoners of war captured in North Africa and transported to the Island of Lamb Holm in Orkney. It is one of Orkney's most loved attractions, with over 100,000 visitors every year.

 

The Italian Chapel, Lamb Holm, Orkney

 

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LAS VEGAS

The heart of Las Vegas, Nevada’s most famous city, lies along Las Vegas Boulevard, a sparkling vista of neon known simply as “the Strip.” The southern stretch of this 3.5-mile-long street that runs northeast through the city is home to a cluster of lavishly themed hotels, with their own shops, restaurants, and gaming casinos. They lure more than 40 million visitors every year, making Vegas the entertainment capital of the world. When the lights come on in the evening, these new megaresorts become a fantasyland with riotous design and architecture, such as that of the Luxor’s striking pyramid with its sphinx.

 

The incredible sights and sounds of the Las Vegas Strip.
 

The legalization of gambling in Nevada paved the way for Las Vegas’s casino-based growth. Rising like a mirage out of Nevada’s beautiful southern desert, Las Vegas is a fascinating wonderland that promises fun to all its visitors. Beyond the allure of the Strip are the glittering malls and museums in the downtown area. Apart from tourism and gaming, Las Vegas is also famous for wedding chapels that offer a wide range of customized ceremonies. 

 

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ARMAGH

 One of Ireland’s oldest cities, Armagh dates back to the age of St Patrick and the advent of Christianity. The narrow streets in the city centre follow the ditches that once ringed the church, founded by the saint in 455. Two cathedrals, both called St Patrick’s, sit on opposing hills. The huge Roman Catholic one is a twin-spired Neo-Gothic building with seemingly every inch of wall covered in mosaic. The older Anglican Cathedral dates back to medieval times.  It boasts the bones of Brian Ború, the King of Ireland who defeated the Vikings in 1014, and an 11th-century High Cross. Armagh’s gorgeous oval, tree-lined Mall, where cricket is played in summer, is surrounded by dignified Georgian buildings. The Armagh Planetarium  is on College Hill in the Observatory Grounds, from where there are splendid views over the city.

The Mall showing the cricket pavilion,
St. Patrick's Cathedral (R.C.)
The Cathedral Church of St. Patrick (C. of I.)
A busy Market Street

 

 

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BENONI

Gold was discover here in 1887. One of the most pleasant of the industrialised East Rand towns, with many parks, trees and open spaces. A series of lakes in the area offer variety of recreational facilities.

BUNNY PARK Children's park, 18 ha in extent, with a variety of farmyard animals and pets. Well-equipped playground, thatched rondavels, picnic and barbeque facilities.

FLEA MARKET Covered parking area, Civic Centre. Held on the last Saturday of each month. Many colourful stalls with a variety of handcrafts and homemade eats for sale.

Fountain at west entrance. Prince's Avenue. Town Hall.

 

LANE OF FAME Honours present and former residents who have brought publicity to the town, people who have rendered meritorious service and famous visitors. 

SPORT AND RECREATION Kleinfontein Lake is a popular fishing and boating venue. Danie Taljaard Park on the northern shore of the lake offers a well-developed recreation area with braai facilities, playground equipment and a 'lapa' which may be hired. Rynfield Dam, situated at CR Swart Park, is a venue reserved for speedboat and water-ski enthusiasts. Middle and Civic Lakes, close to Civic Centre, offer good angling opportunities. All the lakes have pleasant picnic area.

LAKE GENEVA

  America's Little Switzerland

The City of Lake Geneva is located in southeastern Wisconsin, 10 miles north of the Illinois state line. Lake Geneva has been a resort community since just after the Civil War, when wealthy Chicago families began building summer homes there. Today, guests view the mansions aboard sightseeing cruises or along the famous 21-mile Shore Path surrounding the lake. Downtown Lake Geneva presents a lovely collection of chic boutiques, al fresco dining, chocolatiers, a cooking school, an artisan brewery and more. The Lake Geneva area is filled with golf resorts, spectacular spas, charming B&Bs, boutique shopping and fine dining experiences.

 

YERKES OBSERVATORY
Williams Bay, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

 

 Williams Bay on the west shore of Lake Geneva is a recreational center with an excellent beach. Nearby is the famous Yerkes Observatory. Built in 1897 and home to the world’s largest refracting telescope, Yerkes’ iconic dome can be seen high above the treetops. The observatory is open to the public on Saturday afternoon, June thru Labor Day, Balance of year, 10-12 on Saturday morning.

 

For more information about Lake Geneva, visit #MYLAKEGENEVA

DARWIN

Darwin is the Northern Territory’s capital city with an immigrant population of more than 50 nationalities, including Asian-born Australians, Aboriginals, Europeans, particularly Greeks, and Chinese. Darwin itself is a city that has fought hard to survive. In its short history, it has experienced the gold rush of the 1890s, life as an Allied frontline during World War II and almost total destruction in 1974. Despite having been twice rebuilt, it has grown into a multicultural modern city, with a relaxed atmosphere, great beauty and a distinctly Asian feel. It is small and colourful. The climate is hot, but the dry season has low humidity, making it the best time to visit.

Attractive Smith Street, one of the city's main business area

The heart of Darwin’s shopping area is Smith Street Mall, with its glass air-conditioned plazas shaded by tall tropical trees. Always full of buskers, tour operators offering trips, locals and visitors, the mall is a favourite meeting place. Noteworthy buildings include the 1890 Victoria Hotel, one of the few old structures in town to survive Cyclone Tracy. During the dry season, many outdoor events are held at Raintree Park, at the northern end of the mall.

 

City of Darwin

 

MEMPHIS

 Memphis, the region's largest city, is a treasure trove of American lore. At Graceland mansion, thousands annually pay homage to Elvis Presley, the King of Rock 'n' Roll, while visitor to The National Civil Rights Museum come to fully appreciate the sacrifices of those who bravely fought for racial equality. Memphis also means paddlewheel boats on the broad Mississippi, recalling the days of Twain, Dixon Gallery and Gardens, displaying artworks of the masters amid 17 acres of formal and informal gardens, the Memphis Zoo, with its new multi-million-dollar, one-of-a-kind Cat Country; and, of course, Beale Street, the birthplace of that quintessentially American sound, the Blues.

 

WELCOME TO TENNESSEE'S LARGEST CITY: MEMPHIS on the MISSISSIPPI

 Memphis is known as a place of Good Abode - a growing city which ranks second to none in national acclaim for cleanliness and beautification. Here is the capital of the Mid-South, where the Old South and the New South met. And here, too, is a gateway across the mighty Mississippi to the West and to our "sister city" West Memphis, Arkansas. 

 

Visit the Convention and Visitors Bureau web site, MemphisTravel, for additional information.

MOOSE JAW

 Canada's Most Notorious City

Moose Jaw is an industrial city in the heart of hard wheat country. It has a colourful past and a penchant for off-beat promotions. And it has the name that is remembered across the continent. Moose Javians view their history with a mixture of pride, amusement and ambivalence. The Roaring Twenties brought a measure of notoriety to the city, with "celebrities" like Al Capone rumoured to have stayed in downtown hotels. Getaway tunnels are said to exist under many of the downtown buildings.

 

Main Street

 

 The city is a busy place throughout the year. Its hosting of the International Band Moose Band and Choral Festival (May) has earned Moose Jaw nickname, "Band Capital of North America". Moose Jaw is also home to 15 Wing Moose Jaw, the busiest airport in Canada (in takeoffs and landings). Other attractions include the Western Development Museum, Crescent Park, the Natatorium, Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village Museum and the Moose Jaw Zoo, with more than 80 species of animals and birds.

 

Moose Jaw, Crescent Park

 

Moose Jaw has an impressive collection of heritage buildings in its downtown core and is working hard to restore and interpret them. Prominent artists have also painted historical murals on the sides of downtown buildings, covering such topics as homesteading, the coming of the railroad and an old-fashioned baseball game. On the Trans-Canada Highway you can pose next to one of the city's most visible landmarks, the giant "Mac the Moose" statue.

 

For  more information on city attractions, contact Tourism Moose Jaw

KROONSTAD

 Kroonstad, one of the most beautiful towns in the Northern Free State, straddles the Vals River. The town is an important agricultural, administrative and educational centre with a big business complex, modern shops and two co-ops that serve a prosperous farming community. The town was founded on 20 April 1855. It was reputedly named after horse called Kroon, which allegedly belonged to Voortrekker leader Sarel Celliers, the most revered of the town's earliest settlers. The town boasts various fine sandstone buildings, including the Old City Hall, the Old Market Square, Post Office Building and a Dutch Reformed Church.

Statue of Sarel Cilliers - Famous Voortrekker Leader
General View of Kroonstad, Die Hoofstraat
Entrance from the South

 

Kroonpark, a holiday resort on the banks of the Vals River, is one of the town's biggest assets. With its scenic willows, green lawns and colourful gardens, Kroonpark is one of the country's most attractive inland resorts. Kroonstad has been the headquarters of South African Jukskei since 1951. The town also has other excellent facilities for a variety sports, including tennis, bowls, rugby, swimming, gymnastics, skiing, yachting and angling.

APPLETON

 Appleton is the largest city in an urban area known as the Fox Cities - 18 communities along the Fox River and Lake Winnebago. Appleton was hometown of Harry Houdini and is the location of the world's first home lighted by a central hydroelectric station, now the elegant Hearthstone Historic House Museum. The Building for Kids is one of the largest children's museums in the Midwest. In July and August the center's Butterfly House features hundreds of live Wisconsin butterflies. A bustling economy, low crime rate and bountiful recreational opportunities make Appleton a great place to live and visit.

 

West College Avenue
With many fine stores for your shopping pleasure.
View taken from the top of the Zuelke Bldg.
 

 

For more information about Appleton, visit The Fox Cities Convention and Visitors Bureau

COTSWOLD

 Marked by rolling uplands, green fields, and limestone cottages with prim flower beds, the Cotswolds, 100 miles west of London, make a peaceful getaway. The towns and villages set around the Cotswold escarpment - a swath of golden, creamy or gray-colored stone, stretching from Stratford-upon-Avon south west to Cirencester and beyond - owe their beauty to sheep, or rather, the wool on their backs. The wealth created by the wool industry built stately, large-windowed, light-filled churches in every town and country parish. The Cotswolds region is justly famous for tranquil, stone-built villages.  There’s little to do in idyllic villages, but that’s the point. Exquisite gardens and stately homes add further charm.

 

COTSWOLD COUNTRYSIDE, GLOUCESTERSHIRE

 

 

Received from Thomas Goatherd

FOND DU LAC

The city of Fond du Lac is situated on the southern shores of Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin's largest inland lake. The name Fond du Lac is a French term that translates loosely into "the foot of lake." The first light of dawn hits the water's surface and welcomes anglers to Lake Winnebago. A bike ride through past idyllic barns and over rolling hills ends with a story-filled lunch at an outdoor café. An evening stroll through downtown reveals art galleries, shops and classic Wisconsin supper clubs. With its convenient location at the base of Lake Winnebago and surrounded by Kettle Moraine State Forest and the Horicon Marsh, Fond Du Lac welcomes outdoor enthusiasts of all ages, any time of the year.

 

LAKESIDE PARK LIGHTHOUSE HARBOR [1960]

 

 For more information, visit Fond du Lac Area Convention and Visitors Bureau

 

PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE

City of Possibilities

The town name goes back to la Verendrye's days, when it was a portage resting area between the Assiniboine River and Lake Manitoba. The small city is at the centre of some the richest crop land in Manitoba, and is a major food processing centre.

Island Park and Crescent Lake This scenic park is a horseshoe-shaped lake setting has a deer and waterfowl sanctuary with a large flock of Canada geese, golf course, tennis courts, picnic sites, canoeing and fairgrounds.

 

Poised gracefully over Crescent Lake is a R.C.A.F. T33 Jet Trainer. A gift of goodwill from the Air Force Base to the citizen of Portage. The Lake and Island park are a feature attraction for visitors to the area.

 

The Portage Arts Centre and Gallery is one of the best public galleries in rural Manitoba with new exhibitions monthly. The facility also features a gift shop, studios for classes and workshops and art rental program. 

 

City of Portage la Prairie 

HERMANUS

 Fashionable seaside resort Hermanus dubbed 'the Riviera of South Africa'. Stretching along the shore of Walker Bay, a much favoured resort, renowned among fishermen and watersport enthusiasts. A collection of old fishing boats, some more than 100 years old, have been restored and may be seen at the Old Harbour Museum, a national monument, constructed on the slipway. Semi-precious stones, jewellery and ornaments are sold at a manufacturing outlet in Arum street. Beaches are safe for swimming and surfing, especially at Voëlklip and Grotto beaches. A yacht club is situated on the Kleinrivier Lagoon. Fernkloof Nature Reserve offers a number of signposted walks, an abundance of wild flowers and a prolific bird life.

 

Voëlklip Beach, Grotto Beach, Kleinriviervlei, Hermanus Yacht Club [1994]

CORK

Cork City is now the third largest city in Ireland. It derives its name from the marshy land on the banks of the River Lee – its Irish name Corcaigh means marsh –  on which St Finbarr founded a monastery around AD 650. The narrow alleys, waterways and Georgian architecture give the city a Continental feel. Since the 19th century, the city has had a reputation for political rebelliousness. Today this mood is reflected in the city’s attitude to the arts and its bohemian spirit, much in evidence at the lively October jazz festival.

 

St. Patrick's Street, Bridge and Hall, Cork City

 

One of Cork’s great attractions is that it is a city built on water. Its heart lies on an island between two arms of the River Lee and many of today’s streets were in fact once waterways lined with warehouses and merchants’ residences. Cork city offers a more cosmopolitan atmosphere, with its art galleries and craft shops.

Official tourism website for Cork, Ireland

GREEN BAY

 Green Bay is Wisconsin's oldest community, settled by the French as a fur-trading center. Today the city is most famous for its namesake Green Bay Packers, whose legendary past can be viewed at the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame at Lambeau Field. Yet, the city's appeal rests on a blend of many more elements that combine small town charm with big city excitement. South of town, the history of the Oneida Nation is displayed at the Oneida Nation Museum. Green Bay is famous for football, but it’s all the hidden treasures that make Greater Green Bay a special place to visit.

 

Boating On The Fox River 

 

 

 Quality of life, family-friendly values, a strong business community and a distinct Midwestern personality all make Green Bay a great place to call home... and a great place to visit.

 

 

For more information, visit greenbay.com

SWIFT CURRENT

Swift Current is the base for western oil exploration in Saskatchewan and a regional trade centre for livestock and grain. Part of the HorseShoe Region, it is with easy driving distance of such HorseShoe attractions as Grasslands National Park and the Great Sand Hills. The city reflects the old west traditions of the region in such popular events as Frontiers Days in June and the Old Tyme Fiddling Championships in September. It is also the new home of the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame. Visitors can relive in a frontier community in Doc's Town located on the fair ground. Swift Current is one of the few Saskatchewan communities with a nickname: Speedy Creek. The city takes its name from Swift Current Creek, or Riviere Au Courant, as the early fur traders knew the waterway.

Looking North on Central Ave., in the city of Swift Current, Sask

 

 

For more information on the city, contact Tourism Swift Current

KENOSHA

Located on Lake Michigan, Kenosha's crown jewel is its lakefront HarbourPark. The parkland setting along the waterfront blends beautifully with the adjacent historic downtown featuring shops, galleries, an outdoor market and eateries all linked by a vintage electric streetcar system. The city's lakefront  museum campus includes the Kenosha Public Museum, Dinosaur Discovery Museum, Kenosha History Center and the Civil War Museum, which examines the connection between the home front and the battlefront during the nation's bloodiest conflict. Outlet shopping, family festival, charter fishing and four historic districts round out the area's diverse attractions. The waters off the Kenosha shore have been listed as the highest catch area for big game fish in Lake Michigan over any other Wisconsin area.

 

SIMMONS BEACH MARINA [1973]
This beautiful boat marina is one of many recreational facilities available. It offers easy access to the many  boating events in Lake Michigan.

 For more information, log on to visitkenosha.com

HASTINGS

In the 19th century Hastings became one of England’s most popular spa resorts. Hastings is a mix of fishing port and unpretentious resort. Fishermen winch their boats onto the shingle beach below tall black sheds called deezes, where their nets are stored. Behind, weatherboard houses on narrow alleys characterize the old town.  A Victorian funicular railway takes you up to fragmentary ruins of a massive castle built by William, where the events of the Norman invasion unfold in a fake siege tent in The Story of 1066. The animated figures of the Smugglers' Adventure, set in caves once used for storing contraband, are also entertaining. The adjoining Regency resort of St. Leonards is a must for those with a fondness for backstreet antique shops. 

 

 

FISHING BOATS AT HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX

 

Tall Victorian row houses painted in lemony hues still cover the cliffs around the deep blue sea, and the views from the hilltops are extraordinary. The Old Town, on the east side of the city, offers a glimpse into the city’s 16th-century past. Hastings has been through difficult times in recent decades, and the town developed a reputation as a rough place. It’s handsome, if tattered, and the seafront has all the usual English accoutrements—fish-and-chips stands, candy stores, shops selling junk, miniature golf, and rocky beaches that stretch for miles.

 

Received from Thomas Goatherd

 

HENDRIK VERWOERD DAM

The Hendrik Verwoerd Dam forms part of the massive Orange River Development Scheme, the biggest water supply scheme in Africa. The dam was officially opened in 1972. It covers an area of 374 square kilometres. The height of the dam wall  is 90,5 metres. The water is used for extensive irrigation schemes and the production of hydro-electrical power. Situated in the Ruigte Valley gorge on the borders of the Free State and Cape Province - 6 km east of Norvalspont - this dam on the mighty Orange River is the largest in South Africa, and the fourth largest on the African continent.

 

HENDRIK VERWOERD DAM: Main regulator of the waters of the Orange River, with its double curvature main arch and gravity walls, whose structure has formed this vast 374 sq. km lake

 

Hendrik Verwoerd Dam Public Resort is located to the dam wall and boasts a wonderful view of the water, islands and distant hills. A shady lawn area offers caravan and camping facilities. Sports facilities include a pool, tennis courts, a golf course, a bowling green and horses. In terms of recreation the dam is a popular venue for water sports. The Hendrik Verwoerd Dam Nature Reserve on the northern banks accommodates the largest springbok population in the country as well as other game.

JANESVILLE

Wisconsin's Great Outside

Nestled on the banks of the Rock River, Janesville is truly "Wisconsin's Park Place". It is all about the outdoors - over 60 improved parks and 30 miles of paved, off-road trails including the southern-most segment of Wisconsin's Ice Age Trail with scenic views of the Rock River. Outdoor attraction include the 20-acre Rotary Botanical Garden. Approximately 20 percent of Wisconsin's buildings listed on National Register of Historic Places are found in Janesville, including the Lincoln-Tallman House - Wisconsin's only private residence where Abraham Lincoln slept. Five miles to the northeast, visit the Milton House Museum. This 1844 stagecoach inn was once a station on the Underground Railroad.

 

SOUTH MAIN STREET
Janesville, Wisconsin 53545
Looking North from Court House

 

 

Downtown Janesville is a vibrant part of the Janesville community where commerce, culture, entertainment and history intersect. Nestled around the Rock River and on a backdrop of beautiful historic architecture, the amenities in downtown Janesville provide fun opportunities for everyone. Downtown Janesville is home to the Janesville Performing Arts Center, the outdoor Marvin W. Roth Community Pavilion, Hedberg Public Library, the Janesville Senior Center, an endless array of dining options, and many other attractions.

 

For more information, visit janesvillecvb.com

SUDBURY

 A City Built on Nickel

 

Sudbury is situated on the Canadian Shield in the Great Lakes Basin and is composed of a rich mix of urban, suburban, rural and wilderness environments. Travellers will be hard-pressed to find anything that matches Sudbury's unique combination of natural and created wonders. In the midst of the beautiful Canadian Shield landscape, the city lies in a vast geological basin that yields up  a wealth of precious metals - gold, silver, cobalt, platinum and nickel. In fact, Sudbury has the largest-known concentration of nickel in the world.

 

A close-up view of the  "Big Nickel" tourist attraction. "Big Nickel Monument" located at Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

 

One reminder of the importance nickel has played in Sudbury's development in its most famous landmark - an impressive 9 m (30 foot) high replica of a 1951 Canadian 5 cents nickel. The Big Nickel Replica is 24 inches thick and mounted on a base 12 ft. by 12 ft.and 5 ft. thick. You can get deeper into nickel by travelling 20 m down the Big Nickel Mine shaft to the only authentic hard-rock mine in Ontario that's open to visitors. 

 

 

Discover Sudbury 

 

ROODEPOORT

Once a mining camp, the town is now a rapidly developing industrial centre and residential area close to central Johannesburg. Venue for the biennial international Roodepoort International Eisteddfod of South Africa. Florida Lake is a popular recreational area and includes the Hamerkoop Bird Sanctuary on the western shore. A number of trails lead through the Kloofendal Nature Reserve, 150 ha park with interesting walks and views from koppies over the surrounding area. 

 

 

A busy street in Roodepoort, Transvaal 1970

 

Roodepoort Museum First cultural and historical museum on the West Rand. Illustrates early pioneer life on the Witwatersrand, incorporating a Victorian house and a smithy. The emphasis is on gold discovery and the different types of gold bearing rock found in the area. The original mine workings at Wilgespruit may be visited by arrangement with the museum. 

Roodepoort Civic Theatre Excellent theatre facilities accommodating over 300 people. Presents opera, ballet, drama and musical recitals throughout the year.

WISCONSIN DELLS

Wisconsin Dells is situated in Wisconsin's Heartland, in the middle of the southern half of the state. It's about 115 miles north west of Milwaukee and about 50 miles north of Madison. "The Waterpark Capital of the World" boasts America's largest outdoor waterpark and largest outdoor/indoor combination, not to mention to the state's largest indoor waterpark. Water comes into play in other ways, such as sightseeing tours on the Wisconsin River aboard the world's largest fleet of "Ducks". Kayaking, canoeing, boating, parasailing, skiing and fishing will keep visitors busy from sunrise to sunset. Wisconsin Dells has earned its reputation as a world-class vacation destination.

The Dells are located on Interstate 90-94 in  the Central Wisconsin. The scenic wonderland, the Mid-West's foremost vacationland, has been visited by millions since 1856 and is noted for its scenic boat trips and Indian pageantry.

 

For more information, visit wisdells.com

 

CHARLOTTETOWN

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island's capital city, is a charming blend of lovingly preserved 19th century buildings and the latest in shopping malls, nightclubs, cinemas and live theatre. The city was named for Charlotte, consort of King George III. Set on a sheltered harbour in the centre of the Island, the city is a perfect base for touring the rest of the province.

Grafton Street looking East, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

With a population of less than 20,000 Charlottetown is compact, safe and just right for sightseeing. A stroll around the provincial capital will delight the eye as you see Canada's history in the many old homes that have been preserved; and in Province House, a National Historic Site, several rooms have been outfitted in the style of 1864. It’s time to discover Charlottetown - you could be here!

Charlottetown Visitor Information

ENNISKILLEN

The busy tourist centre of Enniskillen occupies an island between Upper and Lower Lough Erne. The town gained fame for the wrong reason in 1987, when 11 people died in an IRA bomb attack, but it deserves a visit for its setting and sights.  At the west end of town stands Enniskillen Castle, dating from the 15th century. It houses Fermanagh County Museum and the Inniskilling Regimental Museum. Its most stunning feature, however, is the Watergate, a fairy-tale twin-turreted tower, best admired from the far bank of the river. Further west, Portora Royal School, founded in 1618, counts among its old boys the play-wrights Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett.

 

 

Enniskillen Castle seen from across the River Erne

 

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