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White House Visit Tourist Information
The White House, formerly known as the Executive Mansion, is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the United States. Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., it was built between 1792 and 1800 of white-painted Aquia sandstone in the late Georgian style and has been the executive residence of [...]
Continue reading...Yellowstone National Park Tourist Guide
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Yellowstone National Park is a United States National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was the world’s first national park, set aside in 1872 to preserve the vast number of geysers, hot springs, and other thermal areas, as well as to protect the incredible wildlife and rugged beauty of the area. The park is [...]
Continue reading...Alcatraz Island Travel Guide Information
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Alcatraz Island, sometimes informally referred to as simply Alcatraz or locally as the Rock, is a small island located in the middle of San Francisco Bay in California, United States. It served as a lighthouse, then a military fortification, then a military prison followed by a federal prison until 1963. It became a national recreation [...]
Continue reading...Washington DC Travel Information
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States of America. It is a planned city, designed specifically to house the federal government, and is not part of any state. Its history, beautiful architecture, and excellent cultural centers attract millions of visitors each year. Washington, D.C. is bordered by the states of Virginia and Maryland. Washington, [...]
Continue reading...San Francisco Travel Information
Sunday, October 12, 2008
The City and County of San Francisco is the fourth most populous city in California and the 14th most populous city in the United States, with a 2007 estimated population of 764,976. Among the most densely populated cities in the country, San Francisco is part of the San Francisco Bay Area metropolitan area, which is [...]
Continue reading...San Diego Travel and Tourist Information
Sunday, October 12, 2008
San Diego is a coastal Southern California city located in the southwestern corner of the continental United States. In 2007, the city’s population was estimated to be 1,266,731. It is the second largest city in California and the eighth largest city in the United States, by population. It is the county seat of San Diego [...]
Continue reading...Philadelphia Travel Guide
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Philadelphia is located in southeastern Pennsylvania, on the southern fringe of the mid-Atlantic region, is the fourth-largest urban area in the United States and the country’s sixth-largest city. Often referred to as “Philly,” the city’s metropolitan area encompasses twelve counties in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Philadelphia is the largest city in Pennsylvania and the sixth [...]
Continue reading...Orlando Travel Information and Tips
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Orlando is a major city in central Florida, USA and is the county seat of Orange County, Florida. It is also the principal city of Greater Orlando. The Orlando-Kissimmee MSA is Florida’s third-largest metropolitan area, behind Miami and Tampa. Orlando is also home to the University of Central Florida, which is the second largest university [...]
Continue reading...Oahu Travel Information
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Oahu (usually Oahu outside Hawaiian and Hawaiian English), known as “The Gathering Place”, is the third largest of the Hawaiian Islands and most populous of the islands in the State of Hawaii. The state capital Honolulu is located on the southeast coast. Including small close-in offshore islands such as Ford Island and the islands in [...]
Continue reading...New York Tourist and Travel Guide
Sunday, October 12, 2008
The City of New York, most often called New York City, is the most populous city in the United States, in a metropolitan area that ranks among the world’s most-populous urban areas. It is a leading global city, exerting a powerful influence over worldwide commerce, finance, culture, and entertainment. The city is also an important [...]
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Monday, October 27, 2008
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