The Park Open since June of 2007, the water park is located on three-acres of land on the north side of the City's entrance in the historic district. Fully ADA handicap accessible, they are pet friendly and offer fun for the whole family. The floating piers and wooden boardwalk are a beautiful place to cast your line into the water and catch
Penn’s Landing is the waterfront area of the Center City and serves a public area for many summertime events, as well as the mooring site for several historic ships. Visitors can enjoy a variety of events at its main communal space, The Great Plaza, including outdoor screenings, multicultural festivals, concert series, ice skating and
Residents also enjoy recreational activities on the park’s six different volleyball
I just returned home to Spain following a three-month trip to Florida and thought that other fellow travellers like me would be interested in hearing about an airline that most of us had never flown. The airline in question is Portugal’s national carrier Tap Portugal and how I was pleasantly surprised by the entire experience including using Lisbon as a hub for any future flights. To set the scene for you, the trip was to visit a friend of mine who lives in the upmarket town of Boca Raton, Florida. The name Boca Raton will be familiar to fans of the Jerry Seinfeld show as the place where Jerry’s parents retired to New York from. Not only is “Boca” as the locals call it full of retirees escaping the bitter cold of the north, it is also a
Long Beach city is located in the Los Angeles metropolitan statistical area in Southern California along the Pacific coast. The city enjoys a Mediterranean climate and summer season, with breezy, low cloud and fog like weather. The city has been designated as the “Aquatic capital of America” due to its perennial temperate climate, ideal off-shore sailing waters, a diverse population attracted to the beach and water sports. The city is also home to the famous Aquarium of the pacific which is located on Rainbow Harbor and surrounded by shoreline village and the famous RMS Queen Mary is a 1936 a retired ocean liner docked now at Long Beach.
Crystal City Alien Enemy Detention Facility in World War II—Crystal City, Texas The shock generated by the unprovoked attack by the Japanese on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 resulted in many decisions by American government officials that would have enduring consequences. That act was, of course, the catalyst that forced the United States to enter World War II. However, another decision made shortly following that attack resulted in the internment of thousands of Japanese Americans in Hawaii and the Western U.S.
Washington D.C was founded on July 16, 1790 by George Washington; it was established by the constitution to serve as the nation’s capital in 1800. Since George Washington, was the first president of the United States the nation’s capital was given his name. He chose the site and appointed three commissioners to help prepare for the arrival of the new government in 1800. In 1800 the federal government consisted of 131 employees. From the beginning it has been embroiled in political maneuvering, sectional conflicts, and issues of race, national identity, compromise, and of course power.
Sure, there are beaches everywhere and once you’ve seen one, then you’ve seen them all. That could be true, yet, it’s not just the beach; it’s the boardwalk, the houses, the buildings and the overall experience. Far Rockaway might be the only region that allows people from all walks of life to share the same experience, regardless of income, race or creed. Unlike the Hamptons you don’t need to be a millionaire to enjoy the shore.
Catalina Island Catalina Island is a short boat trip from Los Angeles or Orange counties but very far off in ambiance and charm. You can very easily forget you are in California and let your imagination take you to a Mediterranean Island. Visiting the island today, it is hard to believe that it is started as a home for Native American tribes and later as a beef ranch. The development of Catalina into its current status as a tourist destination happened in waves. The person with the biggest influence on the island’s development was the chewing-gum magnate William Wrigley, Jr.
This area is most well known for its beaches. In fact, here you will discover some of the most inviting beaches in the world. Myrtle Beach offers 60 miles of lovely ocean locations to choose from. The intriguing sandy beaches are must see stops that must be experienced personally. Water activities are some of the most popular among vacationers.
Atlantic City was once the powerhouse of the east coast raking in tourists, large sums of money, and monopolizing the gambling industry. Nick Paumgarten wrote “The Death and Life of Atlantic City”, which states “The casino closures in Atlantic City have contributed to the loss of nearly 10,000 jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics” (102). Four out of the twelve casinos closed which contributed to 8,000 of those jobs. Three of the remaining casinos are currently facing bankruptcy which contributes to the other 2,000 people left jobless. The question Atlantic City is faced with a matter of needing more gambling or less?
Due to this, they have a lot of beach hotels that offer cheap and economical prices, especially during the summer season. Once in Virginia, you can look for a hotel that has the cheapest yet comfortable accommodations. Listed below are some of the affordable beach hotels in the United States. Virginia Beach *
50% is the average knowledge my classmates seem to know about Oakland’s culture and history, based on the survey I conducted. Even though I’ve lived in Oakland all my life, I still don’t know much about Oakland just like my classmates. To create something that can educate people while educating myself is an important part of my business. I recall having to create a slideshow about Oakland’s fun facts and having to spend two hour online because I didn’t know anything interesting about my city. Did you know the “wave” was invented at the Oakland Coliseum in 1981?
“Get off me!” I hissed angrily at my brother Andrew, who had just jumped on top of me at four thirty in the morning. “What are you doing?” I barked at him. “You have to get up and get ready, we are going to-,” I cut him off midsentence and screeched, “We are going to Virginia Beach!
The ocean… The sound of the waves applauding and hugging the shore. The internal sounds of the body out in the world’s biggest swimming pool. The echo of my sister’s laughter. The salty smell so strong that one can taste it dancing on ones taste buds.
