SMITH ROCK

Smith Rock State Park (one of the 7 Wonders of Oregon) is a top destination to the north, attracting the world's top rock climbers (as well as hikers and mountain bikers) to its sheer, umber-colored cliffs. The beautiful rock formation with climbers far up the sheer rock walls. Look for slackline walkers at 350 foot Monkey Face teetering hundreds of feet in the air. If you enjoy scenic views of deep river canyons or rock climbing, Smith Rock State Park is the place for you.

Central Oregon Visitors Association

CORNER BROOK

Corner Brook, Newfoundland's second largest city, is located on the south side of Humber Arm in scenic Bay of Islands. It was founded as a logging town in the 1860's. The city is hilly and is almost entirely surrounded by the Long Range Mountains, part of the Appalachian chain. The main industry is the paper mill. Just outside town is Marble Mountain, which prides itself as the best downhill ski area east of the Rocky Mountains. The Humber River, one of the most famous salmon fishing rivers in the world, flows right past Corner Brook. Anglers from around the world come here to test their skill against the wily Atlantic salmon. Corner Brook is an excellent base for anyone planning to salmon fish along the coast.

 

For further information: City of Corner Brook

BLOEMFONTEIN

THE CITY OF ROSES

This judicial capital of RSA and capital of the Orange Free State, sixth largest city in South Africa, lies on the main road, rail and air links between north, south, east and west. Bloemfontein is indeed a city of many moods - the glamorous and glitzy ambience of high tech shopping centres, restaurants and theatres as well as Victorian serenity that dates back to those elegant years when the city's ladies accompanied the Prince of Wales on a stroll through the rose garden. Renowned for its excellence of educational facilities, Bloemfontein boasts academic and sporting achievements ranking among the best in the country. The city is noted for its beautiful parks and gardens. The panorama which can be seen from Naval Hill is that of a typically prosperous modern city.

 

View of Bloemfontein showing Naval Hill

BOISE

Idaho’s capital city is situated in the high desert of southwestern Idaho, right on the Boise River. Boise used to be one of the West's best kept secrets - a mix of beautiful scenery, easily accessible outdoor recreation, abundant culture, and friendly residents. History comes alive in Boise. Here you’ll find it in the streets, in the hills and in the State Capitol — all of which define what makes Boise unique. Get up-close, embrace it, learn, and most importantly, enjoy it! Boise’s vibrant downtown offers arts, culture, entertainment, outdoor recreation, bars and restaurants.

Boise Convention & Visitors Bureau

KENT COTTAGES

Kent's epithet is "The Garden of England" for you'll find apple orchards, hop fields and vineyards, as well as oast houses, built as kilns to dry the hops, but now often converted into homes. Kent lies in an area called the Weald, offering pretty villages of timber-framed, pantile-hung buildings. Much of the Kent countryside is designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and incorporates a glorious mix of farmland, ancient woodland and dramatic chalk escarpments. Breathtaking panoramic vistas and enclosed steep valleys create great diversity in the natural landscape.

YELLOWKNIFE

 Canada's capital of cool

Welcome to Yellowknife, the city that gold built, capital of the Northwest Territories. No other Canadian city is a capital to such a vast and magnificent region. Yellowknife is a mining town that blossomed into a modern city in the wilderness. Located on the north shore of Great Slave Lake, the community is sitting right on top of a gold-bearing ore body. It's a city of contrast. You can dine in a restaurant or sit at a roughly hewn log table. For many residents, the highlight of the year is Caribou Carnival. Whichever way you look at it - Yellowknife is no ordinary city, no ordinary capital. And that suits the 15,000 people who call it home just fine.

Where Yesterday Rubs Shoulders With Tomorrow

 

 

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LAUNCESTON

Launceston was settled in 1804 and is Australia’s third-oldest city. Although it is Tasmania's second largest city and a busy tourist centre, Launceston manages to retain a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Nestling in hilly country where the Tamar, North Esk and South Esk rivers meet, Launceston is also at the junction of four main highways and has direct air links with Melbourne and Hobart. It is sometimes known as the Garden City because of its beautiful parks and gardens. Launceston has one of the best-preserved early cityscapes in Australia with its elegant Colonial and Victorian architecture and century-old parks. It has a charming ambience of old buildings, parks, gardens, riverside walks, craft galleries and hilly streets lined with weatherboard houses.

 

BLACKPOOL

Lancashire's famous resort of Blackpool still have a working-class flavor. Candy floss and donkey rides on the beach, fish and chips and "Kiss Me Quick" hats, nightclubs and fairgrounds, guest houses run by matronly landladies - the North's top seaside resort is unashamedly unpretentious and brash. More famous than its 7 miles of sandy beaches and its three piers are the landmark Blackpool Tower modelled on the Eiffel Tower in Paris; Blackpool Pleasure Beach with 140 rides and entertainments including a dozen rollercoasters; in September and October, the glittering light show of the Blackpool Illuminations. With an abundance of award-winning attractions, Blackpool has something for everyone.

BLACKPOOL TOWER AND ILLUMINATIONS

Built in 1894, The Blackpool Tower is one of the most iconic buildings in the UK and one of Britain’s best-loved landmarks. It houses five amazing attractions, perfect for a fun-packed day for all to enjoy. A beautiful brick building and iconic tower which is worth visiting for the architecture as much as the attractions within. Great views from the top and the glass walkway is always a good test of your nerves.

Received from Thomas Goatherd

Visit Blackpool

CHARLESTON

Charleston is a city with a style. A style all its own ... upbeat, cosmopolitan, contemporary, yet friendly and full of down-home hospitality. West Virginia's largest city is a vibrant and progressive state capital that is also a hub of regional coal and chemical commerce. The city's riverfront skyline is distinguished by gleaming towers of commerce forming a backdrop for its collection of classic Art Nouveau and Deco buildings. First-class hotels, fine restaurants, a large civic center and the two downtown shopping areas are all within easy walking distance.

In Charleston you can dine and dance on a riverboat, get caught up in the excitement of greyhound dog racing, walk along the tree-lined riverbank or while away the hours in museums and art galleries. Charleston is a great place to visit and a great place to live. 

 

 

Charleston Convention & Visitors Bureau

EAST LONDON

Situated on one of the most attractive stretches of coastline on the eastern seaboard, East London's broad beaches extend for miles - unpolluted, uncrowded, unspoilt. Swimming, sailing, water-skiing, boardsailing and boating are enjoyed all year round, while the river mouths, lagoons and gullies provide a paradise for fishermen. East Londoners are extremely conservation-conscious, and several well-preserved examples of the 19th century architecture enhance the charm of the city. East London Yacht Club hosts many regattas held off the coast and is the finish of the annual Vasco da Gama Yacht Race between Durban and East London. And when the sun goes down the city, there are theatres, cinemas, and a selection of restaurants to pamper the discerning palate.