GATLINBURG

 Nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg is Tennessee's Premier Resort City. The unique mountain village is surrounded on three sides by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and represents the natural mountain beauty. The majestic backdrop provides a natural setting for the outdoor lover and sportsman. From trout fishing in the Little Pigeon River, to shopping in more than 400 specialty shops, Gatlinburg offers something for everyone.

Summer brings the Scottish Festival and Games, famous Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair and the first July 4th parade in the nation starting at one minute past midnight. Incredible yellows, red and oranges encompass the city during cool, crisp autumn days. But newest attraction comes with winter - Gatlinburg's Smoky Mountain Lights. Over two million lights dance in the mountain air. Gatlinburg also offers downhill and cross country skiing during the winter months.

 

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ST SIMONS ISLAND

 Along the incredible 100 miles of Georgia's coastline lies the magical seaside retreat of the Golden Isles. Nestled along stretches of sand dunes and salt marshes, the mainland city of Brunswick and its four beloved barrier islands offer breathtaking landscapes, a variety of recreational pursuits, and an inherent tranquility. Georgia's Golden Isles, with its storied past, provides a magical retreat. It's bound to be a slice of heaven.

St Simons Island East Beach

The largest of the isles, St. Simons Island (Voted both America's Most Romantic Town and Favorite Beach Town), features moss-draped, oak-lined streets, sandy beaches, and hundreds of quality dining and shopping options to please any taste. The picture-perfect barrier island is filled with exceptional historic sites, museums, plantation era ruins, and a National Historic Monument. Uncover an array of island activities, including kayaking, fishing, paddle boarding, biking, and golf, as well as accommodations that fit any budget.

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BLOOMINGTON

 Home of Indiana University, Bloomington is a hotbed of arts and culture in a scenic package. With paths criss-crossing wooded environs and winding past old limestone buildings, IU has the aura of an Ivy League school. Bookstores, record shops, restaurants, and bars are nestled around Kirkwood Avenue, which starts at the campus gates and extends for several blocks. Bloomington achieve a reputation as a food-and-wine destination. Just beyond the city limits, Hoosier National Forest awaits outdoor adventurers, and Lake Monroe offers boat rentals, hiking trails, fishing, and water skiing.

Wright Quadrangle and Teter Center

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Bloomington, Indiana

These two residence hall groups situated on the 10th Street side of the campus, provide living accommodations for more than 2000 under graduate students. Each group has a central building providing dining facilities, lounges, library, and snack bar.

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HUNTINGTON

Well-mannered Huntington provides a civilized introduction to West Virginia at the southwestern entrance to the state, just across the Kentucky/Ohio border. Years of prosperity spawned an orderly city teeming with industrial, cultural and social activity.
Huntington is graced with stately homes, beautifully landscaped parks, an internationally famous rose garden, three amphitheaters, a vintage vaudeville era performance hall and theater, a nationally acclaimed art museum and a venerable state university.

 The Ohio Riverfront * Huntington, West Virginia

 

If enterprise and culture make up the heart of Huntington, its arteries are rivers and rails. One of the nation's largest inland ports, the area increased its fortunes through shipping by rail and barge. Huntington restaurants serve a fine bill of fare, ranging from gourmet dining to food and service reminiscent of fine club car dining.

HOUSTON

 Named after Sam Houston, general of Texas army that won independence from Mexico, and president of Republic of Texas. The city, largest in Texas and fourth largest in nation, has experienced phenomenal growth since a small riverboat landing was established on Buffalo Bayou by Allen brothers in August 1836. Today metropolis is industrial and financial hub for much of the state. It is one of nation's largest seaports, and headquarters of Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center. Major annual events include the Texaco Grand Prix in Oct.; Houston Industries' Power of Houston in Sept.; and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in Feb.

 

 Astrodome Convention Center - Complex includes Astrodome, Astrohall and Astroarena. Superlatives are required to describe the Astrodome. An 18-story building would fit inside the Astrodome. It's world's first air-conditioned domed stadium for baseball and football, and also accommodates basketball, boxing, conventions, rodeos, and almost any other entertainment or sporting event.

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NASHVILLE

 Music and musicians are everywhere in Tennessee's Heartland, and nowhere more plentiful than in Nashville, "Music City USA". In the heart of Nashville's recording district, "Music Row", you can tour the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The exciting Opryland USA complex on the edge of the city, is home to Opryland music-filled theme park. If you visit Nashville and miss the Opry, you may as well have stayed home.

 Tennessee State Capitol. Charlotte Ave., Tennessee's first permanent structure to serve as capitol continues today in that function. Architect William Strickland is burried within its walls. On the grounds is the tomb of James K. Polk, 11th President of the United States. The building, is one of 12 state capitols that does not have a dome.

 

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NEW BERN

 Craven County,midway along North Carolina's lacework coastal fringe, is the ideal vacation spot for sunseeker and history buffs alike. Settled in 1710 by Swiss and German immigrants at the confluence of the Trent and Neuse rivers, New Bern is the second oldest town in the state. History abounds around every corner, with over 150 landmarks - some dating to the 18th century - representing variety of architectural periods. The centerpiece of restored historic district is Trylon Palace.

 Christ Episcopal Church * Jones House * Commission House * John Wright Stanly Home

 

 Year'round, visit the historical museums - such as the Civil War Museum, the Fireman's Museum, and the Academy Museum. Peruse the specialty shops in the downtown area. For change of pace, sail lazily on endless rivers or golf on one of the excellent championship courses in the area.

New Bern-Craven County

PORTLAND

 What makes Portland one of New England's most vibrant cities is its revivified and restored city center, working waterfront, historic Old Port district and abundant opportunities for outdoor activities with many walking and biking trails nearby. The Greater Portland region is a shopper's mecca. The small, independent shops and boutiques in Old Port offer a unique shopping experience and Made-in-Maine items. Sports enthusiasts can see the Portland Sea Dogs, the local professional baseball team, play at Hadlock Field in the heart of the city. Portland is an artsy town known for its restaurants, theaters, and galleries, and First Friday Art Walks held monthly in open studios and spilling out onto the sidewalks.

 

 The first established beacon light upon the New England Coast, lighted for the first time January 10, 1791 - The first light keeper was appointed by George Washington. Portland Head, on which the light is situated, gave the name to the city of Portland. The lighthouse has a white conical tower and a Victorian keeper's house with a red roof.

 

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CHARLESTON, S.C.

 And then there is Charleston. Her charm and beauty have long proven to be irrestible. You'll see it in the lacy trim of her breezy piazzas. And feel it in the spirit of her rich heritage. A port city steeped in history. Barely changed since its founding in 1670. Here you'll find the very best of the South. A genteel nature, so inviting. So gracious. And an indomitable strength that has proudly withstood great fires, earthquakes, pirates, a civil war and hurricanes with little more than a bat of an eye.

 AMERICA'S MOST HISTORICAL CITY
Charleston, S.C.

 Charles Town, as it was originally called, was settled in 1670 where the Asley and Cooper Rivers meet to form the Atlantic Ocean. It is most famous for its well preserved 18th century architecture, historical forts, gardens, and seaport facilities.
 By horse-drawn carriage, air-conditioned bus, boat, bicycle or on foot, a tour of Charleston is a remarkable journey through time.

 

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CORPUS CHRISTI

 City is major deep-water port and one of Texas' most popular seacoast playground cities. First settlement began as frontier trading post founded 1839; obscure settlement until about 1845 when accelerated growth began. Institutions of higher learning are Del Mar College and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. Seawall, with steps to the water, was built in the late 1930s as part of a major landfill that created Shoreline Boulevard and the popular "T" head docks for pleasure boats.

 This view of the skyline of beautiful Corpus Christi, Texas shows some of the many features which attract more and more tourists every year.

Corpus Christi Beach, north of downtown over the bridge, is the site of the USS Lexington and Texas State Aquarium, and offers park areas, picnic tables, showers, and rest rooms. In keeping with the city's image of having glistening waterways, Corpus Christi's Water Garden sparkles for visitors who see, hear, and touch the garden's water. Some 150 fountains form nucleus of park, which is lighted at night.

 

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GLACIER

 Foremost among the treasures of Glacier Country is the wealth of outdoor activities. It is a natural mecca for water lovers. With over 800 lakes and more than 5,000 stream miles, Glacier Country has enough wet stuff to whet anyone's appetite. Rafting, swimming, canoeing, windsurfing - nearly any type of watersport you can name is here in abundance. The famous Going-to-the Sun Highway takes you through lush stands of pine trees, jagged mountain peaks and endless blue sky. With warm Pacific breezes and the shelter of the Rocky Mountains, the climate stays quite comfortable year-round. Glacier Country has something to offer for every taste and style. But be forewarned: one visit, and you'll be hooked for life.

LAKE McDONALD, GLACIER NATIONAL PARK [1964]

The largest of over 250 lakes in the Park is 12 miles long, 1½ miles wide, and 400 feet deep and lies near the western entrance. Five prominent peaks in background are Vaught, Cannon, Brown, Edwards and Lincoln Peak. Since Glacier is essentially a wilderness Park and efforts are made to preserve its natural state, only a few roads penetrate the deep forests and canyons. However one of the main centers of activity conveniently accessible is the beautiful glacial Lake McDonald.

HOT SPRINGS

 Hot Springs has always been a special place. President Andrew Jackson made Hot Springs the first Federal Reservation in 1832, the first piece of America protected for future generations. It is America's favorite spa, a world-famous resort built around the thermal waters. Surrounding Hot Springs like a jeweled necklace are five shimmering lakes with a wide range of experiences and atmospheres. From pristine mountain shoreline and crystal clear blue water to the excitement of water sports, lodging and restaurants in a high-energy environment. There is boating, touring, fishing, diving or just cruising around to see stunning homes or private islands. Hot Springs is a dream vacation for people who love history, natural beauty and lots of fun for everyone.

THERE IS NO OTHER PLACE SO UNIQUE AS HOT SPRINGS! 

Hot Springs Lake Hamilton

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FARGO

 North Dakota's largest city, Fargo is a bustling metropolitan area in the midst of farm riches. Fargo has the state's only children's museum (Yunker Farm) and the biggest mall (West Acres), housing the Roger Maris Museum, which is dedicated to the Fargo native who hit more home runs in a year than did Babe Ruth.

Broadway Looking North. Fargo, N. Dakota, 1960

 

The well-preserved historic downtown is where you can find the Fargo Theatre, a 1926 vaudeville and silent film-hall with a working "Mighty Wurlitzer" pipe organ. The art modern interior is a fitting place for art films, stage plays and second-run movies.
Attractions in Fargo include the Plains Art Museum, among others; great public and private golf courses; parks; pools and, on summer weekends, a variety of live performances at Trollwood Park.

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DALLAS

 First Anglo-American settler at site of present metropolis built a single cabin in 1841. By mid-1870s, Dallas had become a thriving business town and market center with cosmopolitan, urbane air unmatched anywhere on the frontier at the time. Southwest's largest banking center, leader in wholesale business, second in nation for insurance company home offices, third in the nation in terms of "million-dollar" companies, and number two in convention business. "If it doesn't sell in Dallas, it won't sell", say buyers who come to some 32 wholesale fashion and home furnishing markets each year. Citizens pursue culture with almost as much enthusiasm as business. An excellent climate where fair skies, predominantly year round, encourage outdoor activities, especially water sports. 

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL

73rd Annual Convention, June 5-9, 1982

Dallas, Texas, U.S.A.

Dallas, seventh largest city in the United States. Two million tourists visit annually. Attractions: biggest State Fair, Dallas Cowboys, Mesquite Rodeo, fine hotels, shops and restaurants. Financial, insurance and mercantile center with more than seven million square foot Dallas Market Center, largest in country. D/FW largest commercial airport in the nation, DALLAS ROTARY, First in Texas and 39th in ROTARY INTERNATIONAL.

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COEUR D'ALENE

 Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, the most renowned summer resort destination area in the Pacific Northwest. Summer days in Coeur d' Alene are fresh, shimmering, happy. Spending time in this small city, on the shores of one of the country's prettiest lakes, means waterskiing and building sandcastles, roaming in and out of art galleries, and sipping wine at sunset. Lake Coeur d' Alene is the major draw, with almost 110 miles of shoreline and crystal blue waters perfect for swimming, sailing, jet-skiing, and relaxed cruising tours.

THIS MODERN CAUSEWAY IS A MAJOR EXIT OFF INTERSTATE 90 to city center and the waterfront. Hwy. 95 is seen in center foreground crossing the Spokane River enroute to Moscow, Idaho. Squaw Bay is visible across Lake Coeur d' Alene to right of Tubbs Hill (upper center). Evidence of North Idaho's important timber industry is shown by the logs, mills, and collection booms along the river.

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WHEELING

 From its beginning as a pre-Revolutionary outpost, Wheeling gained fame as a western gateway, a world renowned center for the manufacture of steel and glass and the first capital of the new State of West Virginia. Today Wheeling has maintained its place as the region's hub, thanks to its central location, wealth of attractions, varied accommodations and rich heritage.

Greetings from Oglebay Park, Wheeling WV

One of the most elegant legacies is Oglebay Resort, a gift to the city from industrialist Colonel Earl Oglebay. The park is 1,500 wooded acres offer three golf courses, a par three course, indoor and outdoor swimming, tennis. picknicking, fishing, hiking, boating and downhill and cross-country skiing. The jewel of resort parks shines even brighter during the Festival of Lights, America's premier holiday light show. Mile after miles, dazzling displays light up night on the beautiful grounds of Oglebay from November through February.

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GRAND FORKS

 The oldest major city and perhaps the most cosmopolitan one in North Dakota, Grand Forks is home to the state's leading university and a major Air Force base. The North Dakota Museum of Arts and Chester Fritz Auditorium highlight the arts community of the state's second-largest city. The Center for Fine Arts and local galleries add to the cultural mix. The campus of the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks offers both a wide variety of activities and places for quiet contemplation. Grand Forks has a water-slide complex with a miniature golf course, terrific riverside city parks and 63 holes of great golf, including the truly outstanding Grand Forks Country Club. Summer activities offer fun for all during Summerthing, Catfish Days, Heritage Days and Friends and Neighbors Day.

United by the joining of the Red Lake River and the Red River, Greater Grand Forks is an area of rolling plains and winding waters. Fun-filled activities and events offer excitement year  round.

PORT WASHINGTON

Port Washington, with its touch of New England charm, is nestled on the Wisconsin shore of Lake Michigan, just north of Milwaukee.  With its Art Deco lighthouse and picturesque harbor, it is as charming as any coastal village. Downtown is adjacent to the harbor and features the largest collection of pre-Civil War buildings in the state. Walking tours take visitors through the historic district, past lighthouses and memorials and into specialty shops such as an old-fashioned meat market and fish smokehouse. Enjoy lakefront festivals, spend a day sport fishing or bike the 30-mile Interurban Trail. Along the lakeshore, Harrington Beach State Park offers a mile of pristine beach along Lake Michigan. At this 715-acre state park you can camp, sunbathe, picnic, hike, bird watch, fish or practice astronomy.

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IOWA

 Centrally located in the heart of North America, at the crossroads of the U.S. Interstate system, Iowa is the hub of hospitality. Temperatures vary enough by time of year to provide a wide range of outdoor activities - from crisp autumn color tours to cross-country ski treks through frosty winter wonderlands, from sunny springtime camping to statewide summer bike rides. Although Iowa is thought of as an agricultural state, manufacturing is the largest source of personal income. Iowa is the food capital of the world. It harvests more grain than any other state.

 

NICKNAME: THE HAWKEYE STATE

CAPITAL CITY: DES MOINES

STATE BANNER
The Iowa banner was officially adopted in 1921. The state flag consists of three vertical stripes - blue, white and red. The eagle carries the state motto: "Our liberties we prize, and our rights we will maintain".

STATE FLOWER: WILD ROSE
The flower was chosen as an Iowa symbol in 1897 because it decorated the silver service Iowans presented that year to battleship USS Iowa. Wild roses are found throughout the state and bloom from June through late summer.

STATE BIRD: EASTERN GOLDFINCH
The lithe, little "yellow canary" is plentiful in Iowa, often staying through the winter. Seeds from dandelions, sunflowers, ragweed and evening primrose are the main source of food for the eastern goldfinch.

 

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VERMONT

A Place All Its Own

Vermont is a place that's determined by geography and physical boundaries, but also by an idea: That life is better when we slow down, look around, and simply take notice. Here, it's not about what you achieve or acquire, it's about how unique experiences in nature and around local downtowns make you feel. All season suit Vermont well, from spring's maple syrup sweetness to the lush green of summer along the mountain ridgelines to famous foliage of fall and winter's thick blanket of snow.

The best way to experience Vermont is touring the roads that meander through the mountains and meet in the valleys. These routes take travelers through forests and farmland to historic villages and towns that are vibrant hubs of culture, commerce and recreation. Vermont is known for its unbeatable quality of life, strong communities, pristine environment, and stunning landscapes. Vermonters are independent-thinking, friendly and resourceful, building successful, fulfilling lives in the Green Mountain State.

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