It was amazing and fun experience! Last time we was on such event was in  Israel- Tel-aviv. The city views looks much nicer when you are on roller. Especially the you can view all the famous places in a very interesting point of view and much more quicker what you can not do by just walking.
It is must seen attraction in London but mostly it is the best experience even once.

London Friday Night Skate Official Site

This is not our video from the skating, but it is show how match fun we had.

When the time for the vacation came,  and we were in the Ben Gurion Airport, we were surprised to found out that we had a special aircraft just for the Skideal clients and everybody flying to a ski vacation. So we felt very special everywhere was their logo and in we even got small presents from Skideal, It was a candy and air pillow, so I now I have something that will remind me this trip forever.
The exciting part of our flight was when we needed to lend, usually the flight time about 3 hours, however because of the bad weather conditions when we prepared to land, the airport of Verona did not accept it. So our aircraft did circles in the air extra one hour, after we finally land other airport of Italy for refill gas. The gas refilling took another hour. So we landed in Verona airport after six hours only.

Sella Ronda

Recommendation:

Sella Ronda – the most recognized ski route of the Dolomites. It cover four Ladin valleys: Val di Fassa, Val Gardena,  Alta Badia and Livinallongo.

• 1100 km
• 450 lifts
• Snowparks
• 20 black slopes
• 115 red slopes
• 140 blue slopes

Like you can see lot of slopes is blue, so if you like speed (like me) the place is not for you.

Dolomiti Superski liftpass provide you ability to check your ski statistics. Because all your ski activity during the day is tracked, you can pirnt out a record of what lifts you used, how many vertical metres you skied and where you went day by day. Data is available on the day after you ski. Link

Helpful Links:

• Sella Ronda Home Page
• Dolomiti Superski

Campitello

This is small village with nice hotels. We stay in hotel Ramon, nice place with clear, beautiful rooms and sauna. There was one problem that their salads for dinner was not variety, every day was same salads.

We choose the hotel because of it was near of ski lift. But to get to ski area without stay in line we had to be on lift enter at 8:00 AM. The lift is working from 8:30 AM till 5:15 PM, but we get first lift at 8:10 AM. If you come at 8:10, you we have to stay in line 15 – 30 min.

Sella Ronda – Orange Route

Recommendation:

On first day we decide to do Orange route of Sella Ronda. This is route around of mount Sella Ronda by clockwise. This is round route, this is mean in end of rout you will come to start. There was different types of slopes. But what spoil the mood, is several blue slopes and transition with ski removing.

• 22 lifts
• 6472 m height difference
• 35 km slopes length.

The rout take half day.

Helpful Links:

• Sella Ronda

Sella Ronda – Green Route

Recommendation:

Green route is better than orange. But there is same blue slopes and transitions.  In additional lot of people choosing the green route, so you will see here more people than on orange route.

• 23 lifts
• 6472 m height difference
• 35 km slopes length.

The rout take half day.

Helpful Links:

• Sella Ronda

Fun Park – Piz Sella

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The park is amazing, this is was first time that I did ski throw snow tunnel. The park also have car jib, that I jumped over.

Aper – Ski

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Every day of vacation a SkiDeal guide invite us to different parties. There was Brasil evening, aper ski dancing on bar and more.

Ice Skating

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Also Campitello have ice rink. Last time that I did ice skating on natural ice was 14 years ago, in Russia. It was great.

Canazei

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Next village after Compitello is Canazei. The village is bigger than Compitello. It have cinema even. The villages is connected by pedestrian route near small river. There is nice vies and photos.

The hart on photo I did for Viki .

Attractions

Park Güell

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Park Güell is a garden complex with architectural elements situated on the hill of el Carmel in the Gràcia district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It was designed by the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí and built in the years 1900 to 1914. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Works of Antoni Gaudí”.
The park was originally part of a commercially unsuccessful housing site, the idea of Count Eusebi Güell, whom the park was named after. It was inspired by the English garden city movement; hence the original English name Park (in the Catalan language spoken in Catalonia where Barcelona is located, the word for “Park” is “Parc”, and the name of the place is “Parc Güell” in its origin language). The site was a rocky hill with little vegetation and few trees, called Montaña Pelada (Bare Mountain). It already included a large country house called Larrard House or Muntaner de Dalt House, and was next to a neighborhood of upper class houses called La Salud. The intention was to exploit the fresh air (well away from smoky factories) and beautiful views from the site, with sixty triangular lots being provided for luxury houses. Count Eusebi Güell added to the prestige of the development by moving in 1906 to live in Larrard House. Ultimately, only two houses were built, neither designed by Gaudí. One was intended to be a show house, but on being completed in 1904 was put up for sale, and as no buyers came forward, Gaudí, at Güell’s suggestion, bought it with his savings and moved in with his family and his father in 1906.
Tips: Start your visit from central park entrance.

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Casa Batlló

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Casa Batllo is a building restored by Antoni Gaudí and Josep Maria Jujol, built in the year 1877 and remodeled in the years 1905–1907 part of the Illa de la Discòrdia in the Example district of Barcelona, Catalonia.

Price: 16.50 € But if you order ticket online you will get discount 10%.

Location: Passeig de Gràcia, 43, Barcelona, Spain

Work Hours: daily from 9am to 8pm (last admissions).
* Times may be altered if the rooms have been booked for events or conventions. So we recommend you phone +34 93 216 03 06 or e-mail infovisites@casabatllo.cat prior to your visit.

Links:

• Official Web Site
• Wikipedia

Casa Milà

Recommendation:

better known as La Pedrera (Catalan for ‘The Quarry’), is a building designed by the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí and built during the years 1906–1910, being considered officially completed in 1912. It was built for the married couple, Rosario Segimon and Pere Milà. Rosario Segimon was the wealthy widow of José Guardiola, an Indiano, a term applied locally to the Catalans returning from the American colonies with tremendous wealth. Her second husband, Pere Mila, was a developer who was criticized for his flamboyant lifestyle and ridiculed by the contemporary residents of Barcelona, when they joked about his love of money and opulence, wondering if he was not rather more interested in “the widow’s guardiola” (piggy bank), than in “Guardiola’s widow”.

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Sagrada Família

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The Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família, often simply called the Sagrada Família, is a massive, privately-funded Roman Catholic church that has been under construction in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain since 1882 and is not expected to be complete until at least 2026. Considered the master-work of renowned Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926), the project’s vast scale and idiosyncratic design have made it one of Barcelona’s (and Spain’s) top tourist attractions for many years. A portion of the building’s interior is scheduled to open for public worship and tours by September of 2010.
Our Tips:
Better time to visit is morning when there is no lot of people. There is two lifts up and waiting time can be more than 1:30. Try first the second lift that in end of exebition a line to the lift is shorter. So you need to organaze your time accordionaly to it.

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The Magic Fountain of Montjuic

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Font Màgica de Montjuïc. The magic fountain of Montjuic is located near Plaza Espanya at the foot of the MNAC, National Art Museum of Catalonia. They are a must see thing to do in Barcelona. Around 2.5 million people attend the different shows at the Magic Fountain.
The Magic fountain has thirteen different choreographies – three film music spectaculars, six classical music, one zarzuela, a twentieth and twenty-first century remix, an 80s-90s remix and Barcelona, by Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballé.
The Magic Fountain has a water recirculation system which uses ground water, following the introduction of a drought decree earlier in the year by the Catalan government, the Generalitat.
The Magic Fountain is one of the city’s most important landmarks. Carles Buigas was asked to design it for the International Exhibition of 1929. He had the innovative idea of giving the water movement and adding light, colour and sound. He created the fountain as if it was a river at the foot of the Palau Nacional with raging waters racing down the mountain to reach the Magic Fountain before “dying” in the sea on Avinguda Maria Cristina.
The Magic fountain is open to everyone and free.
Operation times: Winter: (October to end May):
Friday and Saturday in operation from 19.00 to 21.00
Light and music show at 19.00. 19.30, 20.00 and 20.30
Please note that the Magic fountain is closed for 4 to 6 weeks for annual maintenance in the winter months.

Operation times: Summer: (April to end September):
Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday in operation from 20.00 to 23.00.
Light and music show every 30 minutes from 21.30, 22.00, 22.30 & 23.00

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Arc de Triomf

Recommendation:

The Arc de Triomf is a triumphal arch built with colorful brickwork in mudéjar style.
Exposition Entrance
This beautiful arch was built for the 1888 Universal Exposition, which took place at the Parc de la Ciutadella. The Arc de Triomf, situated at the end of a wide promenade, served as the exposition’s main entrance.
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La Rambla

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La Rambla or Les Rambles is the most famous street in Barcelona. The wide boulevard connects the Plaça de Catalunya, a busy square, to the Monument a Colom, a tall column erected in honor of Christoffel Columbus.
The often crowded street is popular with tourists and locals alike. The middle part of the Rambla is pedestrianized and bordered by trees. Kiosks, flower stalls, animal stalls and street artists are in abundance here. Traffic passes on either side of the pedestrian area.

Güell Palace

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Antoni Gaudí i Cornet (Reus, 1852 – Barcelona, 1926) built Güell Palace commissioned by Eusebi Güell (Barcelona, 1846-1918), who wanted a new house in Barcelona, in Nou de la Rambla street. Güell Palace was in fact the only building that Gaudí actually completed and has undergone no significant alterations since then. This makes is one of Gaudí’s most communicative works, a piece of architecture of complex eloquence.
Güell Palace was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site on 2 November 1984 for its contribution and influence on technique and form in modern 20th-century building and for its remarkable creative character.

Opening hour
Tuesday to Saturday (inclusive), from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm. Closed on public holidays.
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Museu De La Xocolata

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Museu de la Xocolata (Catalan for “Museum of Chocolate”) is a private museum, owned by the Gremi de Pastisseria de Barcelona.
The museum opened in 2000, at Carrer Comerç 36, in El Born, Ciutat Vella, on the ground level of an old barracks.
Many of the displays are chocolate sculptures, including various well-known Barcelona buildings, and illustrations from various stories.

Our Comments:
This is nice trip for one hour. Also on entrance, when you buy tickets, they give you a chocolate.
There is history of chocolate and also on exit, in cafe, you can drink, hot and cold, home made chocolate. It was testy.

Opening hour:
Monday to Saturday, 10 am – 7 pm and on Sundays, 10 am – 3 pm
The museum is closed on Tuesdays except for bank holidays
Location: Comerc 36, Barcelona
Price: Single ticket: 4,30 €

Links:
Official site
Information source

Catalonia Princesa ***

Recommendation:

Location: Carrer del Rec Comtal 16, Barcelona

Our Comments:
Generally this is nice hotel with testy breakfast and nice rooms, but one thing was towels smell bed.

Hotel site

Casa Vicens

Priority:

is a family residence in Barcelona (Catalonia), designed by Antoni Gaudí and built for industrialist Manuel Vicens. It was Gaudí’s first important work. It is added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Works of Antoni Gaudí” in 2005. It was built in the period 1883-1889 and is located at Carrer de les Carolines 24, in the Gràcia district of Barcelona. The site was small (smaller today after the widening of the street) and conventional structures already existed in the area. Nevertheless, the house is sizeable, measuring some 12,500 square feet (1,160 m2) on four levels.

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National Palace

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Barcelona’s Palau Nacional appears, at first glance, to be a very grand, old building. Looks can be deceiving! This sprawling structure that houses the National Art Museum of Catalonia was actually built in 1929 for the International Exhibition.
Located on top of a magnificent hill called Montjuïc, the views from the Palau Nacional are unmatched anywhere else in the city, and the museum is surrounded by a handful of other museums, allowing visitors to spend lots of time up on the hill, appreciating a number of cultural experiences.
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Restaurants

We come to Barcelona at about 11PM and we was hungry. We tried to find some restaurant with testy food, but realize that all restaurants are closed. So we eat in Macdonald’s this time. Good that fast food is opened all time .

Trobador

Priority:

A salad was with plastic, steack isn’t testy without taste. Salmon was not cooked. And when we asked to cook it, them just put it to microwave.
Location: Rossello 255, Barcelona
Links
Official site

Taller de tapas

Priority:

The restaurant was not far from our hotel. I tried stack tapas and it was tasty.
Location: Comtal 28, Barcelona
Links
Official site

Attica

Priority:

In the restaurant was nice service with testy food. And there was nice view to Rambla on second flour.
Phone: 933 024 866
Location: Comtal 28, Barcelona
Links
Official site

Last time we was on ski in switherland. It was excellent. In this year we decide to go Austria. We and our friends choose Ischgl. But our friends wont chip ski vacation, because it we took hotel in Galtur. Galtur placed not so fare away from Ischgl. It take 15-20 minutes to come from Galtur to Ishgl by Ski Bus.

Ischgl

In a country known for partying as hard as it skis, Ischgl’s a snow-bound Ibiza which eclipses not just Austria’s other apr?s-ski destinations but those across the rest of the world. But it’s no one-trick pony – there’s great skiing to be had as well, for those with stamina.

Lift facilities:

11

23

2

3

Pistes:

easy38km

medium difficulty127km

difficult45km

Sea level:
1.377 – 2.872m
Opening times:
Season: 28.11.2008- 03.05.2009
Business: 08:30 – 17:00

Activities:
- Cross-country skiing
- Winter hiking
- Ice skating
- Horse-drawn sleigh rides.

Google Earth (KML) Trail Map.
Trail Map on Google Maps.
PDF Trail Map.
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Tobogganing evening

Tobogganing evenings on one of the longest toboggan runs in the Alps (7 km long, 950 m difference in elevation, lighted) are held on Mondays and Thursdays weather permitting.
Uphill ride:
Silvrettabahn 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm

Toboggans can be hired at SILVRETTA SPORTS at the top station of the Silvrettabahn ropeway. (Note: rental fee must be paid together with the carrier ride.)
No deposit!
Return of toboggans: at the end of the toboggan run.
Note: the toboggan ticket entitles its holder to one uphill ride with the Silvrettabahn ropeway. The toboggan run is closed during the day!
Rates
Uphill ride 11.50 €
Toboggan 8.50 €

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Galtur

Galtur offers its visitors over 40 perfectly groomed kilometres of slopes, a breathtaking backdrop, a unique skiing experience, intensive winter sporting pleasure and countless unforgettable holiday memories.
Lift facilities:

6330

Pistes:

easy6km

medium difficulty24km

difficult10km

Sea level:
1.600 – 2.300m
Opening times:
Season: 06.12.2008- 19.04.2009
Business: 09:00 – 16:00
Activities:
- Cross-country skiing
- Ski touring
- Snow shoe trekking
- Winter hiking
- Ice skating & curling
- Paragliding & hang-gliding
- Horse-drawn sleigh rides.
Google Earth (KML) Trail Map.
Trail Map on Google Maps.
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Hotel Alpenrose

The Khakzadeh-Lorenz family bids you a warm welcome to Alpenrose. Breathe in the fragrant air of Austria’s first climatic health resort. Enjoy the feeling of being one step closer to heaven in the impressive mountains of the Silvretta.

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Sport Shops & Rental in Galtur

INTERSPORT Wolfart
Link
Link
Address: Galtur 21a, 6563 Galtur
Phone: +43/(0)5443/8295
Fax: +43/(0)5443/82954
Email: sport.wolfart@vol.at

Rent 7 days – pay 6 days
Prices for 6 days:
Ski PREMIUM
On Web Site: 135 EUR
Ski ECONOMY
On Web Site: 109 EUR
Ski BASIC
On Web Site: 90 EUR
Ski Boots ECONOMY
On Web Site: 46 EUR

Sport Walter
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Address: Dorfplatz 41, 6563 Galtur,Austria
Phone: +43 (0) 5443 / 8242
Fax: +43 (0) 5443 / 82424
Email: info@sportwalter.com
Shop hours
Monday – Friday: 08:30 – 12:30 and 14:30 – 18:30
Saturday: 08:30 – 18:30
Sunday: 09:00 – 12:00 and 15:00 – 18:00

Prices for 6 days:
5 stars set ski/carver, boots include
In Shop: 189 EUR
On Web Site: 170.10 EUR
4 stars set ski/carver, boots include
In Shop: 153 EUR
On Site: 137.70 EUR
3 stars set ski/carver, boots include
In Shop: 133 EUR
On Site: 119.70 EUR

New-York

New York City (officially The City of New York) is the largest city in the United States, with a metropolitan area that is among the largest urban areas in the world. The city serves as one of the world’s primary global cities, exerting a powerful influence over worldwide commerce, finance, culture, and entertainment. The city is also an important center for international affairs, hosting the headquarters of the United Nations.

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Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls (French: les Chutes du Niagara) are massive waterfalls on the Niagara River, straddling the international border separating the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York. The falls are 17 miles (27 km) north-northwest of Buffalo, New York, 75 miles (120 km) south-southeast of Toronto, Ontario, between the twin cities of Niagara Falls, Ontario, and Niagara Falls, New York.

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Toronto

Toronto is the largest city in Canada and is the provincial capital of Ontario. It is located on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. With over 2.5 million residents, it is the fifth-most populous municipality in North America. Toronto is at the heart of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), and is part of a densely-populated region in south-central Ontario known as the Golden Horseshoe which is home to 8.1 million residents. The census metropolitan area (CMA) had a population of 5,113,149, and the Greater Toronto Area had a population of 5,555,912 in the 2006 Census.

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Chicago

Chicago is the largest city by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest. It is a dominant center of finance, industry and culture in the region. The city, for much of its history, has been known informally as America’s “Second City.” It is currently ranked as the third-most populous city in the United States after New York and Los Angeles, with a population of nearly 3 million people. The Chicago metropolitan area (commonly referred to as Chicagoland) has a population of over 9.7 million people in Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana, making it also the third largest metropolitan area in the U.S. Adjacent to Lake Michigan, it is among the world’s twenty-five largest urban areas by population, and rated an alpha world city by the World Cities Study Group at Loughborough University.

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Las Vegas

Las Vegas is the most populous city in the state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally renowned major resort city for the gaming industry, shopping, and entertainment. Las Vegas, billed as The Entertainment Capital of the World, is famous for the number of large casino resorts and their associated entertainment. The city’s tolerance for various forms of adult entertainment earned it the title of Sin City, and this image has made Las Vegas a popular setting for films and television programs. Outdoor lighting displays are everywhere on the Las Vegas Strip and are seen elsewhere in the city as well; as seen from space, Las Vegas is the brightest city on earth.

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Grand Canyon

Longstanding scientific consensus has been that the canyon was created by the Colorado River over a period of six million years, but research released in 2008 suggests a much longer 17 million year time span. The canyon is 277 miles (446 km) long, ranges in width from 4 to 18 miles (6.4 to 29 km) and attains a depth of more than a mile (1.6 km). Nearly two billion years of the Earth’s history have been exposed as the Colorado River and its tributaries cut their channels through layer after layer of rock while the Colorado Plateau was uplifted. The “canyon started from the west, then another formed from the east, and the two broke through and met as a single majestic rent in the earth some six million years ago. The merger apparently occurred where the river today, coming from the north, bends to the west, in the area known as the Kaibab Arch.”

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Los Angeles

Los Angeles is the largest city in the state of California and the second largest in the United States. Often abbreviated as L.A. and nicknamed The City of Angels, Los Angeles is rated an alpha world city, has an estimated population of 3.8 million and spans over 498.3 square miles (1,290.6 km2) in Southern California. Additionally, the Los Angeles metropolitan area is home to nearly 12.9 million people who hail from all over the globe and speak 224 different languages. Los Angeles is the seat of Los Angeles County, the most populous and one of the most diverse counties in the United States. Its inhabitants are known as “Angelenos”

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17-Mile Drive

Address:
17 Mile Dr,Pacific Grove, CA

Recommendation:

Discover Nature’s treasures as you explore the serene majesty of Del Monte Forest. Here you’ll quickly experience the magic of a legendary scenic tour that’s home to The Lone Cypress, Seal and Bird Rocks, Fanshell Beach, Point Joe, and the colliding currents of The Restless Sea.

You’ll see black cormorants, brown pelicans, California sea otters, harbor seals, and idle sea lions all in their natural habitat. Colorful native wildflowers dot the scene, adorning the cool, soothing hues of the seashore and carefully preserved dune scape.

Along the way, you’ll encounter the emerald fairways of such famous golf courses as The Links at Spanish Bay, Spyglass Hill and the world-renowned Pebble Beach Golf Links. For a gourmet picnic lunch along 17-Mile Drive, visit Pebble Beach Market adjacent to The Lodge at Pebble Beach.

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In next day we rented bicycle in Bay Bikes Rentals and did Coastal Recreation Trail.

Coastal Recreation Trail

Address:
Ocean View Blvd Pacific Grove, CA

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The Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail extends for about one mile from the Monterey Bay Aquarium to Lovers Point. The Pacific Grove section of the trail is part of the recreation trail network which runs from Marina to Pacific Grove. Formerly located on the Southern Pacific Railroad Right-of-Way, the trail has separate walking and cycling paths. It serves as a major walking, jogging, and bicycling route along the northeastern coastline of the city.

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Bay Aquarium

Address:
886 Cannery Row,Monterey, CA 93940

Recommendation:

My comments:
Because I did diving in red sea, and was in underwater observatory in Eilat, Israel, I didn’t see something new. But it is nice when you can touch sea animals.
About the Place:
The Monterey Bay Aquarium, which is located on the site of a former sardine cannery on Cannery Row in Monterey, California, is one of the largest aquariums in the world. It has an annual attendance of 1.8 million and holds 35,000 plants and animals representing 623 species.
Events:
October 12 (Sun.)
Fiesta del Mar
(10 a.m.-6 p.m.)
Join us for Fiesta del Mar, a celebration of Latin American culture and ocean conservation. There will be bilingual feeding shows, live Latin music performances, and the highlight of the day—the “Heroe del Medio Ambiente” (Hero of the Environment) award ceremony. Children 12 and under will be admitted free all day.
FREE WITH AQUARIUM ADMISSION
For more events

Prices:
$24.95
Hours:
Regular Hours
10 a.m.–6 p.m. Daily
Closed Dec. 25
Summer (May 26–Sept. 1)
9:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Summer Weekends
(July 5–Sept. 1) Sat. & Sun.
9:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Holidays
9:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

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Los Angeles CityPass

The Southern California CityPass is different from all other CityPass programs. Rather than a single city, Southern California CityPass includes the most famous theme parks in the Southern California region, from Hollywood to San Diego. You will have 14 days to take full advantage of your access to six days of fun with these tickets:

3-Day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Bonus Ticket: valid for back-and-forth admission to both Disneyland Park and Disney’s California Adventure Park; also includes one Magic Morning early Disneyland park entry (on Sat, Sun, Tues, or Thurs)
Universal Studios Hollywood: one-day general admission
SeaWorld: one-day general admission including all shows
Option Ticket: Choose to visit either the San Diego Zoo: one-day Best Value admission package including unlimited use of Guided Bus Tour
OR San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park: one-day Best Value admission package which includes the Journey into Africa Tour, Conservation Carousel, and all shows and exhibits

Price:
247$

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Disneyland

Address:
1313 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA

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Disneyland, marketed as the happiest place on Earth, is an American theme park in Anaheim, California, owned and operated by the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts division of The Walt Disney Company. It opened on July 17, 1955, in ceremonies led by Walt Disney. Disneyland holds the distinction of being the only theme park to be designed, built, opened, and operated by Walt Disney.
Disneyland admission using CityPass includes:
One 3-Day Disneyland® Resort Park Hopper®Bonus ticket. You get admission to both Disneyland® Park and Disney’s California Adventure™ Park for 3-days over a consecutive 14-day period and you can go back and forth between the two parks on the same day of admission. It also includes one Magic Morning early Disneyland park entry (enter one hour before opening on Sat, Sun, Tues, or Thurs).
Insider Tips:
Disney’s FASTPASS® Service- At a participating attraction, insert your valid Park admission ticket into the FASTPASS® kiosk. You’ll receive a FASTPASS® ticket assigning you a one-hour window of time to return to the attraction with little or no waiting.

Prices:
199.00$
Hours:
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Monday – Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Disney’s California Adventure

Address:
1313 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA

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Steps from Disneyland® Park is Disney’s California Adventure™ Park. It’s where Disney Magic meets California fun! Starting in May, we dare you to take the elevator ride of your life on the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™. Whether you take an exhilarating airborne adventure, splash down roaring white-water rapids, or see Aladdin and Jasmine soaring on a flying carpet, you’ll be immersed in exciting adventures! You’ll discover the splendor of the lands, the cultural richness of the people, and the free-spirited California lifestyle, all in one incredible place.
Disneyland admission using CityPass includes:
One 3-Day Disneyland® Resort Park Hopper®Bonus ticket. You get admission to both Disneyland® Park and Disney’s California Adventure™ Park for 3-days over a consecutive 14-day period and you can go back and forth between the two parks on the same day of admission. It also includes one Magic Morning early Disneyland park entry (enter one hour before opening on Sat, Sun, Tues, or Thurs).
Insider Tips:
Disney’s FASTPASS® Service- At a participating attraction, insert your valid Park admission ticket into the FASTPASS® kiosk. You’ll receive a FASTPASS® ticket assigning you a one-hour window of time to return to the attraction with little or no waiting.

Hours:
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00PM
Tuesday – Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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Downtown Disney

Address:
1313 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA

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Downtown Disney District is an outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment area, themed after a garden walk, located at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. It was constructed during the Disneyland Resort expansion which also included the construction of Disney’s California Adventure, and opened in 2001.

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Universal Studios Hollywood

Address:
70 Universal City Plz,Universal City, CA 91608
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Get ready for the ultimate Hollywood movie experience at Universal Studios Hollwyood! First, go behind-the-scenes on the legendary Studio Tour to explore where Hollywood movies are made and Hollywood’s biggest stars work daily. Then, face action head-on in heart-pounding rides and attractions that put you inside some of the world’s biggest movies. Only at Universal Studios HollywoodSM – The Entertainment Capital of L.A.SM
Insider Tips:
Arrive when Universal Studios Hollywood park opens to get the most out of your day. To save time when dining, avoid peak hours between noon and 3:00pm. Ride Revenge of the Mummy coaster and the other thrill rides in the morning to beat the afternoon rush. Avoid the lines – Upgrade to a Front of the Lines Pass (based on availability). Visit the Hollywood Ticket Outlet across from the Blues Brother’s stage for more information on this and other special programs.
Prices:
64.00$
Hours:
Saturday – Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Monday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Sea World

Address:
500 Sea World Dr., San Diego, CA 92109
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Venture beyond the ocean’s door at SeaWorld® San Diego. Get up-close with all the sea’s creatures. Experience Believe – the visually stunning Shamu® show. Plus, the thrills of Wild Arctic®, the daring drop on Journey to Atlantis® and new for spring 2008, Elmo and his Sesame Street friends are making a new home at Sea World San Diego.
Prices:
59.00$
Parking: 12$
Hours:
Saturday – Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Monday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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San Diego Zoo

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2920 Zoo Dr,San Diego, CA 92101
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Visit the San Diego Zoo’s newest exhibit, Monkey Tails, featuring pygmy hippos, mandrills, slender-snouted crocodiles and much more! Explore other naturalistic habitats such as Absolutely ApesSM and the Giant Panda Research StationSM. View animals in habitats that simulate their native homelands of Africa, Asia, North and South America and more. In all, you’ll view 4,000 amazing mammals, reptiles and birds representing 800 species.
Set foot inside the San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park and be transported to one of the most exotic places on Earth. The newest addition Lion Camp provides guests the opportunity to experience a face-to-face encounter with lions. Are you game?
Insider Tips:
Plan to spend a full day. Arrive early and stay late to see the animals during their most active times.
Prices:
34.00$
Hours:
9 a.m.–4 p.m

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Grauman’s Chinese Theatre

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6925 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
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It was once stated that “to visit Los Angeles and not see the Chinese is like visiting China and not seeing the Great Wall.” Grauman’s opulent, awe-inspiring presence and history has been a cornerstone of Hollywood for over 75 years.
The grand opening of Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on May 18, 1927, was the most spectacular theatre opening in motion picture history. Thousands of people lined Hollywood Boulevard and a riot broke out as fans tried to catch a glimpse of the movie stars and other celebrities as they arrived for the opening. The film being premiered that night was Cecil B. DeMille’s “The King of Kings,” which was preceded by “Glories of the Scriptures,” a live prologue devised by master showman Sid Grauman. A Wurlitzer organ and 65-piece orchestra provided music for the prologue. The theatre opened to the public the following day, May 19, 1927.

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Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
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This tourist attraction, a celebrity-seeker’s favorite, consists of personalized brass stars embedded in the pavement. Paying tribute to famous industry figures, the medallions were first installed at the corner of Highland Avenue and Hollywood Boulevard in 1960. Since that time, more than 2000 other famous and not-so famous names have been added to the walk. However, recognition doesn’t come without a price – each personality must pay $15,000 for the honor. Celebrity stars indicate the individual’s area of specialty with one of five symbols: a motion picture camera, a radio microphone, a television set, a record, or a theatrical mask. Located on both sides of Hollywood Boulevard (from Gower to La Brea) and on both sides of Vine Street (from Yucca to Sunset).
Where to Start
Hollywood at Highland(Hollywood Blvd & N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028) This shopping-and-entertainment complex is also a tribute to Hollywood history. Starting from Hollywood Boulevard, walk up the simulated “red carpet.” Read the Hollywood stories set into the walk in mosaic. They’re quotes from people who came to make their fortunes in Hollywood, from camera operators to mega-stars. Pillars topped with elephants tower over the main plaza, recreations from the set of D. W. Griffith’s classic movie Intolerance. Walk to the back of the complex to lounge on the oversized casting couch and get a photo of the Hollywood sign.
Shopping is optional here, but do make a small purchase to get your parking ticket validated.

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Hollywood Sign

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34.133991,-118.321831
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The Hollywood Sign is a famous landmark in the Hollywood Hills area of Los Angeles, California, spelling out the name of the area in 50 feet (15 m)[1] high white letters. It was created as an advertisement in 1923, but garnered increasing recognition after its initial purpose had been fulfilled.[2] The sign was a frequent target of pranks and vandalism but has since undergone restoration, including a security system to deter vandalism. The sign is protected and promoted by the Hollywood Sign Trust, a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to physically maintain, repair and secure the sign, to educate the world about its historical and cultural importance, and to raise the funds necessary to accomplish these projects.
Take a good picture:
– Get closer. If you want a photo of yourself in front of the sign, you need to take Canyon Drive or Bronson Avenue all the way up to the sign.
– Go shopping. The mall at Hollywood and Highland affords a good view of the Hollywood sign. Bring a camera with a good zoom lens and try different angles.

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Venice Beach

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33.9764,-118.466745

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The most interesting and popular sight in Venice Beach is the beach, but it’s not the surf and sand that take center stage here. It’s the lively sidewalk scene. Venice Beach is a place where you’ll find artists, palm readers and bikini-clad rollerskaters mixing with chanting, saffron-clad Hare Krishnas and wriggling belly dancers.

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Santa Monica

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34.00990990365934,-118.49647521972656
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Golden beaches and a sultry Pacific Ocean coastline, urban walkways and sandy terrain, gourmet cuisine and world-class dining, and first-rate couture and upscale boutiques. Santa Monica has all of the corporate amenities your clients require, from spacious meeting rooms to European-style nooks, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) access, city transporters, and state-of-the-art technology with first-class accommodations. What makes Santa Monica unique? It’s the quintessential urban beach community. Where else can your conference attendees be on the cutting edge of corporate trends while sinking their toes into the warm shoreline sand and soaking in our local culture?
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Beverly Hills

Address:
9500 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
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Pronounce it roh-DAY-oh, there aren’t any cowboys here. The Rodeo Drive legend is much bigger than the street itself, and visitors marvel at how small the shopping area is. The street stretches from Sunset to Wilshire, but the Holy Grail of Shopping section of Rodeo Drive is only three blocks long.
Also you need to come to Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel from the movie “Pretty Woman”.

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Hearst castle

Address:
Hearst Castle Rd, Hearst Castle, Uninc San Luis,Obispo County, CA
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Hearst Castle is the palatial estate built by newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst. It is located near San Simeon, California, on a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean, halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Donated by the Hearst Corporation to the state of California in 1957, it is now a State Historical Monument and a National Historic Landmark, open for public tours. Hearst formally named the estate “La Cuesta Encantada” (“The Enchanted Hill”), but he usually just called it “the ranch”. The castle and grounds are also sometimes referred to as “San Simeon” without distinguishing between the Hearst property and the unincorporated town of the same name.
Prices:
24.00$

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Hoover Dam

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36.016092,-114.738038
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Hoover Dam (originally known as Boulder Dam), which holds back the mighty Colorado River forming Lake Mead, is located on the Arizona – Nevada border on Highway 93.
There are several things to see before taking the escalators down to the Discovery Tour area. Walk along and see the winged angel monument, the intake towers (Lake Mead side), and cross the street to view the actual dam (Colorado River side).
When you’re ready to take the tour, descend the escalators to the tour area. You’ll have to go through a security screening, and only water is permitted for drinking once inside the tour facility.
Insider Tips
The entire tour, including your own personal sightseeing, should take you about 3 to 4 hours. Plan accordingly.
The best times to visit the Hoover Dam are weekdays between 9-11am. Traffic is low and the going is easy.
It is recommended to avoid the Hoover Dam on busy holidays and weekends. It can take up to 3 hours to cross the dam via car on days like these.
Hoover Dam is a major attraction. It is very much worth visiting but you may want to avoid the crowds. The slowest months for visitation are January and February. The least crowded time of day for tours is from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. until 4:45 pm.
Remember that you are in the desert. It can get very hot at Hoover Dam (lots of concrete, remember?) Dress accordingly and bring water.
When you are at Hoover Dam be sure and take time to look at the Hoover Dam Bypass being constructed. The bridge over the Colorado River is viewable from the Dam and as you drive across. The immense Colorado Bridge is both amazing and very scary. It is 900 feet above the river! I am not sure I’ll have the nerve to drive across something that high when construction is completed.
Prices:
Parking: 7$ (CASH ONLY)
Hours:
The Visitors Center is open at 9:00 a.m. and closes at 6:00 p.m.
Center is open every day of the year except for Thanksgiving and Christmas days. There is an $8.00 fee.

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Grand Canyon

The Canyon by Automobile
Well-maintained highways and scenic roadways make the automobile the preferred mode of Grand Canyon travel. To get to the South Rim, take Interstate 40 to Williams, AZ and then go north 60 miles on highway 64. From Flagstaff, take highway 180 northwest for 80 miles. The North Rim is located 44 miles south of Jacob Lake, AZ; take highway 67 to get there. Although the Canyon is only 10 miles rim to rim, the North Rim is 215 miles by highway (about 4 ½ hours) from the South Rim.
Photo Tips
* There is no wrong time to photograph the Canyon. Severe weather often provides dramatic images of mist and clouds. Clouds will often enhance sunrise and sunset.
* Look for what makes each viewpoint unique. Try to include objects in the foreground such as squirrels, ravens or a gnarled tree.
* Follow the lines of the Canyon. Use the walkway leading down to Mather Point as a visual pathway into the photo. Don’t just photograph from the edge of the lookout. Walk the Rim Trail for a few yards either side of the lookout. There are fewer people here, and you can get a sense of scale if you photograph the people on the lookout looking over the rim. A perfect example is Mather Point. Instead of walking down to the viewing area, walk 100 yards to the right (east) you will see the viewing area and the drop off to the Canyon below.
* Bring a circular polarizing filter for your camera. It will cut down on glare and reflected light in the Canyon extending the time you can count on good images in the Canyon.
* Place people to the left or right of the frame in your photos rather than in the middle. This is called the “rule of thirds” and will produce a more visually pleasing image.
* Before 11 a.m. and after 4 p.m. are generally the best times to take photographs of the Canyon. The sun is lower in the sky and the light from the sun will give more contrast to the side canyons and different rock layers.
* If you didn’t bring a tripod, brace your camera on the ground, on a handbag or railing. A small bean bag works well and forms to any surface.
* Unless shooting in low light you probably won’t need a tripod. The light is very bright at this altitude (7,000 feet above sea level) Arizona also boasts 330 days of sunshine a year.
* Don’t tell people standing on the rim to back up! Falling in is easier than it looks.
* Have each member in the family take photos. Each family member will see something different in the Canyon. Record who took which photos as they are taken so there is no fight over the perfect photo when you get back home.
– Jake Bacon, Arizona Daily Sun photo editor

Sunrise and Sunset
Where are the best views?
• While Hopi Point is unquestionably a desirable viewpoint for sunset, it attracts crowds of people and buses, especially in the summer.
• Yaki and Pima Points offer spectacular views of the canyon, are less congested, and may allow you to hear the sound of the Colorado River a mile below!
• Other points offering great east and west panoramas include Mohave, Navajo, and Desert View.
• Lipan Point, near Desert View, offers incredible views of the canyon with the San Francisco Peaks to the south, the distant Painted Desert, and extensive stretches of the river below.
• For a memorable sunrise, try Mather or Yaki Points.

Grand Canyon Skywalk

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Latitude: 36.01222978468913
Longitude: -113.8118199669291
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Is a tourist attraction along the Colorado River on the edge of the Grand Canyon (Grand Canyon West) in the U.S. state of Arizona.
Commissioned by the Hualapai Indian tribe, it was unveiled March 20, 2007, and opened to the general public on March 28, 2007. It is accessed via the Grand Canyon West terminal or 120 miles (190 km) drive from Las Vegas (which includes an unpaved and bumpy 14 miles (23 km) stretch). A walk on the skywalk is available for a twenty five dollar admission fee, payable to the Hualapai Indian tribe at the Skywalk itself.
The horseshoe-shaped glass walkway, at a 1,200 meter (4,000 ft) height above the floor of the canyon exceeds those of the world’s largest skyscrapers.
The Skywalk is not directly above the main canyon, Granite Gorge, which contains the Colorado River, but instead extends over a side canyon and affords a view into the main canyon. the elevation at the Skywalk’s location as 1454 m (4,770 ft) and the elevation of the Colorado River in the base of the canyon as 354 m (1,161 ft).
Prices:
29.95$
Parking: 20$

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Mother Point

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Latitude: 36.061724
Longitude: -112.107609‎
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The majority of visitors to the South Rim first gaze over the Grand Canyon at Mather Point; although other places have slightly better views, Mather is the number one choice as it is closest to the entrance station, and right beside the road. The point has quite a large car park but this soon fills up on busy summer days, when excess cars have to park along the main road. It is not uncommon for both sides to be lined with vehicles for a third of a mile or more and for small queues to form. RVs and other large vehicles are not permitted in the official car park so they too have to be left at roadside. The park headquarters on the south rim (the Canyon View Center, opened in 2001) is a short distance south of Mather Point, accessible only by shuttlebus or on foot. The center is intended to be the northern terminus of a mass transit system, transporting people from large carparks in the village of Tusayan, but this is many years away from completion.

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Yavapai Point

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Latitude: 36.06665
Longitude: -112.118224
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Yavapai Point has excellent views but limited parking and officially, vehicles over 22 feet are not permitted. It is an easy walk west from Mather Point, and like Mather has a visitor center nearby – the Yavapai Observation Station, which sells books and displays information about the geology & history of the Grand Canyon. Yavapai provides perhaps the best panorama of the three points on this part of the south rim as it is the most northerly, and the closest to the Colorado River, allowing for unobstructed views up and down the gorge.

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Hopi Point

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Latitude: 36.076094
Longitude: -112.154614

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Stop number four along the west rim shuttlebus (the red route) is Hopi Point, the northernmost spot on this part of the south rim, and the first point where much more of the western Grand Canyon comes into full perspective – another 20 miles, since the Colorado begins a big bend northwards, allowing views all the way to Havasupai Point and the Great Scenic Divide. Hopi Point has a fenced viewing area next to the road, and a vista over the canyon centered on Dana Butte, a flat mesa 2,000 feet below the overlook. Salt Creek runs to one side, meeting the Colorado at a series of rapids, while Monument Creek is on the other side, joining the river at another set (Granite Rapids).

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Grandview Point

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Latitude: 35.996095
Longitude: -111.985997

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he southernmost point on Grand Canyon’s south rim is Grandview, reached by a 1 mile side road, and looking out over a wide bend in the Colorado half way between Desert View and Grand Canyon Village. This is also the point furthest from the river and so with the largest area of intervening buttes and ravines; the Colorado is 4 miles distant, and the cliffs at the rim are generally less steep than at other, closer overlooks, allowing a relatively easy trail to descend into the canyon (Grandview), though this does not go all the way to the river as the granite cliffs of the inner gorge are too sheer.

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Yaki Point

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Latitude: 36.05335
Longitude: -112.08344

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Overlooks along Grand Canyon’s East Rim Drive are much less visited than those to the west with the exception of Yaki Point, at the end of a 1.5 mile side road that starts 2 miles east of the US 180 road junction, near the national park entrance. Several years ago, the small parking area by the rim was deemed to small to cope with the increased volume of traffic, so entry to all private vehicles was stopped and now access is either on foot – by parking on the main road at a nearby picnic area – or by shuttlebus. Yaki is the easternmost stop on the Kaibab Trail Route that also serves Pipe Creek Vista and the Canyon View Information Plaza at Mather Point. The restriction also applies to the South Kaibab Trailhead, located half way along the side road.

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Moran Point

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Latitude: 36.004800
Longitude: -111.924317
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Along with Desert View, Grandview and Yaki, Moran is one of the most visited points on the east rim drive, and offers far reaching views along a wide section of the Grand Canyon, approximately between river miles 87 and 72. The point is due south of Cape Royal on the North Rim – just 8 miles away in a straight line but 215 miles by road. The promontory is reached by a short spur road and was named after the landscape painter Thomas Moran who came here for the first time in 1873 and helped popularize the canyon, leading eventually to its incorporation as a national monument in 1908 (and a national park in 1919). To the west, Coronado Butte blocks some of the southern cliffs but there are still fine views downriver over a succession of red ridges and ravines, as far as Yaki Point where the Colorado bends back south. The eastern aspect is more restricted, by Zuni Point and ridges below.

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Pima Point

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Latitude: 36.071927
Longitude: -112.200171
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Pima is the final point along the West Rim Drive, though the road continues 1.5 miles further, ending at Hermit’s Rest which has a gift store, rest rooms and cafe, though here the views are rather limited – the canyon edge is quite densely wooded, and the overlook is at the end of a side canyon. But from Pima Point, at the northernmost corner of a wide promontory, there is nothing to block a vista of over 40 miles along the Grand Canyon, from Bright Angel Canyon in the east all the way west to Powell Plateau and the Great Scenic Divide.

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Desert View

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Latitude: 36.042680
Longitude: -111.825886
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Four miles from the national park boundary, Desert View offers the first glimpse of the Grand Canyon for visitors arriving from the east, and presents a spectacle rather different to most overlooks as one third of the panorama is of the flat plains of the Painted Desert, on the east side of the Colorado as it bends round to the north. The park road cannot follow the rim any further east as the ground falls away steeply towards Cedar Canyon, a tributary of the Little Colorado River, so the many other viewpoints are all found to the west.

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Zuni Point

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Latitude: 36.01554
Longitude: -111.91266
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Zuni is one of the few points along the south rim of the Grand Canyon that has no road, trail or signpost, though it is easy enough to reach, by walking through the open pine forest for half a mile, staying close to the canyon edge. Cars can be parked on the south side of the road between mileposts 257 and 258, near where the rim is just a few yards away through the trees but begins to curve northwards, away from the road. As well as trees the plateau is dotted with various species of cacti, all bearing beautiful flowers in summer.

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Papago Point

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Latitude: 36.023041
Longitude: -111.885438
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The walk westwards from Pinal Point to Papago (also known as Hollenback) Point could either be along the cliff edge or (slightly shorter) cross-country through the woodland, passing by a small limestone summit at 7,367 feet then on to the far northwest corner of the plateau. Papago Point ends with 2 semi-detached rocks, gradually being eroded away from the main rim, and for the best views it is worth climbing to the furthest one. This requires first scrambling over a narrow neck below two steep ravines that drop away to north and south, then descending the cliffs at the far side, to the base of an isolated flat-topped pillar about 10 meters across, then finally scaling the left side to the summit.

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Yuma Point

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Latitude: 36.07998
Longitude: -112.22906
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Although the paved West Rim Drive ends at Hermit’s Rest, several forest tracks follow close to the rim for 20 miles further west, from where other viewpoints could be reached by cross-country hiking, though the road (which starts 1.5 miles south of Grand Canyon Village) is rough and all of this area is very remote. But the next two points west of Pima (Yuma and Cocopa) are reachable on a day hike starting from Hermit’s Rest, so this first involves a ride on the shuttlebus, taking nearly an hour.

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Maricopa Point

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Latitude: 36.071817
Longitude: -112.148517
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At Maricopa Point the canyon edge forms quite a narrow promontory, extending northeast for 100 feet before dropping away vertically, though it continues much lower down as a thin ridge between Horn Creek and the larger Garden Creek. This is the first point on the west rim shuttlebus tour (the Hermit’s Rest Route), though the second stop, the first being Trailview Overlook. The views from Maricopa encompass over 180° of the Grand Canyon, with no significant obstructions between here and the river. Several miles of the Tonto Trail are visible, snaking around Horn Creek and Dana Butte, as are some parts of the Bright Angel Trail down Garden Creek, though most is hidden by the Battleship formation.

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Powell Point

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Latitude: 36.073433 ‎
Longitude: -112.151083
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Powell Point is another narrow spur along the West Rim Drive, on which is built a granite memorial to John Wesley Powell, erected to commemorate his two groundbreaking explorations of the Colorado River in 1869 and 1872. The point is only a 10 minute walk through the pine woods from Maricopa, past Orphan Mine, so many people hike rather than wait for the next shuttlebus. The vista is similar to that from Maricopa except that more of the canyon to the west is visible, though some is still obscured by the next ridge (Hopi Point). The river is not in view since it flows deep within its inner granite gorge.

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Lipan Point

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Latitude: 36.032700 ‎
Longitude: -111.853350
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Powell Lipan Point lies half a mile north of the main scenic drive, reached by a spur road that climbs 80 feet to the parking area, on top of a small summit that would have a 360° view were it not for the pine woodland on the east side. The starting point for the 8 mile Tanner Trail is located a short distance back from the parking area. The point looks down over Seventyfive Mile Creek and its tributaries, which run beneath a thin ridge connected to Escalante Butte and joins the Colorado between two of the over 100 sets of rapids on the river – Nevills and Hance (which are just visible to the west). Just downstream of Hance Rapids is the start of the inner canyon gorge, where the Colorado first cuts in to the prehistoric Vishnu Schist.

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Show Cirque du Soleil “O”

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3600 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV 89109
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Cirque du Soleil weaves an aquatic tapestry of artistry, surrealism and theatrical romance in the timeless production, “O.” Inspired by the concept of infinity and the elegance of water’s pure form, “O” pays tribute to the beauty of the theatre – from the simplest street performance to the most lavish of operas – where anything is possible and where the drama of life plays itself out before our very eyes. World-class acrobats, synchronized swimmers, divers and characters perform in, on, and above water to create a breathtaking experience. Only at Bellagio, Las Vegas.
Prices:
Cat. 1 – $150.00
Cat. 2 – $125.00
Cat. 3 – $99.00
Cat. 4 – $93.50
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Chek tikets for 10/08/2008

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X Scream is at the top of the Stratosphere

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2000 Las Vegas Blvd So.Las Vegas, NV 89104
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Soar more than 100 floors above the Stratosphere Las Vegas Hotel & Casino and enjoy panoramic views of the shimmering Vegas Strip and nearby valley. Jutting 1,149 feet into the Vegas skyline, the Stratosphere Tower is the tallest observation tower in the U.S. and one of the most exciting attractions among Vegas Strip hotels. But that’s just the beginning. Our exceptional Las Vegas hotel on the Strip also offers thrills you can’t find anywhere else, including international shops and one-of-a-kind rides that include:
Big Shot – Shoots passengers straight up 160 feet at 45 mph (over 4 Gs) until they are 1,081 feet above the Strip.
X-Scream – A giant teeter-totter that propels you 27 feet over the edge of the Tower, 866 feet above the ground.
Insanity, the Ride – A massive mechanical arm extends 64 feet over the edge of the Tower and spins you at a force of 3 Gs for a truly mind-bending experience.
Tower Shops – An international marketplace, with themed streets reminiscent of Paris, Hong Kong, and New York.
Observation Deck – See Vegas from the tallest free-standing observation tower in the U.S.
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X Scream Ride
Prices:
TOWER TICKETS
Adult – $13.95

RIDE TICKETS
Big Shot -$13.00
xScream – $12.00
Insanity – $12.00

XTREME VALUE PACKAGES
Tower Admission + All Rides $33.95 (X-treme All Day Unlimited Package)
Tower Admission + 3 Rides – $27.95
Tower Admission + 2 Rides – $23.95
Tower Admission +1 ride – $19.95
Express Pass* – additional $10.00

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FAO Schwarz

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3500 Las Vegas Blvd S,Las Vegas, NV 89109
The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace
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As you walk through the streets of ancient Rome in the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, a 47-foot Trojan horse captivates your attention and draws you to the FAO Schwarz Las Vegas store. Immediately, you are surrounded by the excitement of amazing life-sized plush animals, mystical magicians.
Classic Toys help bring back childhood memories to parents, who can share them with their own children. Patrick, Penelope, and other adorable plush animals are found throughout the first floor. Pure-bred dogs are found in the American Kennel Club shop. If you are a collector, you can find the perfect plush piece in the Steiff Department.
Hours:
Sunday to Thursday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday & Saturday: 10:00 AM – Midnight

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Penske-Wynn Ferrari Maserati

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3131 Las Vegas Blvd, South Las Vegas
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Penske-Wynn Ferrari Maserati, Nevada’s first and only factory-authorized Ferrari and Maserati dealership.

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Paris Las Vegas Hotel

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3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109

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Think about Paris run by Las Vegas and you can imagine that you get a superb resort with all the Las Vegas trimmings. The rooms at Paris Las Vegas are elegant and the experience becomes like a brief vacation in a foreign land. From the Eiffel Tower to the Crepes at Lenotre this resort gives you a taste of the French with Las Vegas hospitality. If you love French food where else would you go but Paris Las Vegas.
What you might like at Paris Las Vegas Hotel:
Mon Ami Gabi sits right on Las Vegas Blvd. and they serve delicious food with great views, easily one of my favorite restaurants in Las Vegas. Grab a table on the rail, order a bottle of red wine and watch the people, the Bellagio Fountains and watch Las Vegas happen all around you. Take the elevator to the top of the Eiffel Tower and catch a glimpse of the sun going down over the distant mountains. Very romantic.

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New York Hotel

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3790 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas

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Great location, cheap food and a roomy casino make the New York / New York Hotel a good choice in Las Vegas. Take a stroll down the Brooklyn Bridge or take a picture with the Statue of Liberty.

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7. The Roller Coaster at New York Hotel

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3790 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas

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Let the good times roll. The Roller Coaster will lift you up 203 feet, drop you down 144 feet and leave your pulse trying to catch up to 67 mph. Simulating a jet fighter’s barrel roll, you’ll turn 180 degrees, hang 86 feet in the air, take the famous “heartline” twist and dive, and get your negative g’s on! Ah, what a rush.
You’ve been caught on film! See what you looked like on our “heartline” Roller Coaster, frozen in time at the racy speed of 67 mph with a picture from The Roller Coaster Photo!
Hours:
Sun-Thurs 11am-11pm
Fri-Sat 10:30am-12am

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Bellagio Hotel

Address:
3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas
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When Steve Wynn created the Bellagio his intention was to create the most luxurious hotel on the planet. He did not fall far from his mark, from the marble floors to the huge skylights and the extensive gardens you forget you’re in Las Vegas. If you include the world class dining experiences and the Cirque du Soliel “O” show you realize you might not care about the rooms. Actually, they are incredible. Bellagio is about opulence and the rooms are roomy, tasteful and a little slice of heaven. All at a price, the Bellagio is one of the most expensive hotels in Las Vegas.
What to do:
Watch the Bellagio fountains.

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Venetian Hotel

Address:
3355 Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
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Gondola rides and cobbled stone walkways impress you as you make your way through the corridors of the Grand Canal Shoppes. Mostly high end shops with a few of the regular mall residents thrown in for those of us with a little less cash. You will be impressed by the arched walkways and the winding canals that make you ask yourself why you didn’t go to Europe instead.

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Mirage Volcano

Address:
3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
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The Volcano at the Mirage is still a good free show in Las Vegas. Sit out front and watch the mountain come to life. Walk in and have a drink at Stack and amuse yourself by trying to count the pieces of wood they have used to build the ceiling. If you see it you will see what I mean. The white tigers are still there as is the large aquarium behind the check-in desk.

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Masquerade in the Sky at the Rio All Suite Hotel

Address:
3700 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89103
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Experience the excitement of Brazil’s Carnivale and see the all-new Masquerade Show In The Sky, Las Vegas’ best FREE show!
The Show in the Sky performs seven times daily in the Rio’s Masquerade Village, featuring state-of-the-art floats that suspend from the ceiling and parade above the casino floor.
The show evokes the electrifying and colorful atmosphere of Carnivale as performers clad in exotic masks and brilliant costumes entertain with exciting music and dance!
Audience members may take part in the parade by riding floats and wearing costumes unique to each parade.
Hours:
Masquerade Show in the Sky is held Daily and is free at 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm, 9:30pm in the Masquerade Village.
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Fremont Street Experience Downtown Las Vegas

Address:
Fremont Street, Downtown Las Vegas
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Fremont Street is where the light shows are free, look up and you get an eyeful with an impressive free show that entertains you with lights synchronized to music. Yeah, it’s free, gratis, nothing coming out of your pocket. That is until you discover deep fried twinkies and oreo’s.
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Downtown Las Vegas Comes alive every half hour.
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13. The Conservatory and Botanical Gardens at Bellagio

Address:
3600 Las Vegas Blvd S Las Vegas, NV 89109
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Across the lobby from the front desk is an opening through which a glass ceiling rises up 50 feet. This is the beautiful conservatory. The ceiling framework and beams are the sculpted green metal of oxidized copper, called verde, set in floral patterns.
The huge, bright atrium and the smell of spring can easily make you forget that you are in Las Vegas. The Conservatory and Botanical Gardens at Bellagio Las Vegas offers a chance to stroll through the seasons and the enchantment of colors that only Las vegas can re-create.

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The Sirens of Treasure Island

Address:
3300 S. Las Vegas Blvd ,Las Vegas, NV 89109
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Pirates and gunfire and smoke and screaming all for free in front of the Treasure Island Hotel. Yeah, I don’t get it but everyday people cram in front to watch the battle and everyday they clap at the end.
One of the best free shows in Las Vegas is held every night in front of the Treasure Island Hotel in Sirens Cove. The free show goes on nightly at 7:00 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 10:00 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. in Sirens’ Cove at the front entrance of Treasure Island Hotel and Casino.

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The Star Trek Experience

Address:
3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109
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Visitors to Star Trek: The Experience begin their journey with the History of the Future museum, highlighting the past three decades of the Star Trek television series and feature films, and including actual props, weaponry, spacecraft, and various award-winning masks and costumes of Ferengi, Cardassians, Klingons and other intergalactic species used in filming.
Hours:
Opens daily at 11a.m.
Prices:
Tickets are $34.99 for the dual mission ticket. The Dual Mission Ticket allows guests unlimited access into the History of the Future Museum, Klingon Encounter and Borg Invasion 4D.
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Chicago CityPass

The Chicago CityPass concept is simple: A booklet contains tickets to Chicago’s best attractions at almost 50% savings.
Chicago CityPass is valid for nine leisurely days from day of first use. One admission to each of the following attractions is included:
- Shedd Aquarium: VIP ticket valid for aquarium galleries & special exhibits, Amazon Rising, Oceanarium (closed for renovations from Labor Day 2008 – Memorial Day 2009), and Wild Reef
- The Field Museum: general admission to all permanent exhibits & Underground Adventure
- Adler Planetarium: general admission & two theater shows
- Museum of Science and Industry: general admission & one Omnimax show
- Option ticket: Choose to visit either Hancock Observatory: general admission & Sky Tour
OR Sears Tower Skydeck Fast Pass: general admission

Price:
59$

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Shedd Aquarium

Address:
1200 S. Lake Shore Drive,Chicago, IL 60605
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Shedd Aquarium VIP ticket offers experiences from awe-inspiring whales, frolicking sea otters and lively penguins, to streamlined sharks, exotic eels and thousands of amazing animals representing hundreds of species. Bring your family to Shedd Aquarium for an aquatic adventure you’ll always remember.
Insider tips:
Best time to visit Shedd Aquarium is Wednesday through Friday and mornings before 11 a.m.
Prices:
18.00$
Hours:
Open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Memorial Day through Labor Day; winter hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; weekends and holidays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.;
Closed Christmas Day.

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Museum of Science and Industry

Address:
5700 S Lake Shore Dr,Chicago, IL 60637
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At the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere, you can tour the inside of a real German WWII submarine; visit a toy-making factory; see 34 trains run from Chicago to Seattle in a true-to-scale model railroad; and discover the future of space travel! Travel to far away places in Museum of Science & Industry’s five-story domed Omnimax® Theater. Voted one of the country’s top 50 family attractions by Zagat Survey.
Insider tips:
Weekday mornings are the best time to visit the Museum of Science & Industry. For optimal Omnimax® show selection, MSI recommends arriving by 10 a.m.; admission to the U-505 Submarine exhibit is free with general admission; optional on-board sub tour tickets are $5 per person
Prices:
20.00$
Hours:
Open Monday – Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; special extended hours until 5:30 p.m. in summer and at various other times; call ahead to verify operating hours;
Closed Christmas Day

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The Hancock Observatory

Address:
875 N Michigan Ave,Chicago, IL 60611
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Situated on the world famous Magnificent Mile, steps from American Girl Place and the best shopping in the Midwest, the Hancock Observatory offers Chicago’s best view (voted by the Chicago Tribune), spanning 80 miles and four states. Don’t miss the sweeping panoramas, birds-eye views of Navy Pier’s fireworks, or the open-air Sky Walk for an outside experience to be remembered! CityPass includes audio SkyTour.
Insider tips:
Visit Hancock Observatory prior to 11 a.m. on weekends and during summer months; time your visit prior to sunset to experience both day and evening views.
Prices:
16.00$
Hours:
Open daily from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.; last admission is 10:45 p.m.

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Sears Tower Skydeck

Address:
233 S Wacker Dr,Chicago, IL 60606
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Make Sears Tower Skydeck your first stop and you will experience what Chicago Tribune readers voted one of the 7 wonders of Chicago. Treat yourself to unparalleled 360-degree views of up to four states from the top of Sears Tower, the Western Hemisphere’s Tallest Building! No trip to Chicago is complete without a visit to the Sears Tower Skydeck!
Insider tips:
Visit Hancock Observatory prior to 11 a.m. on weekends and during summer months; time your visit prior to sunset to experience both day and evening views.
Prices:
25.00$
Hours:
Open daily 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. April – September; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. October though March; last admission is 30 minutes prior to closing

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Navy Pier

Address:
600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL

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Located on Lake Michigan, just East of Chicago’s Downtown, Navy Pier has been a Chicago landmark since it first opened in 1916. Originally designed as both a shipping and recreational facility, the Pier also served as a military training site during two world wars, a venue for concerts and exhibitions, and the temporary home for a once-fledgling University of Illinois’ Chicago campus.
As the Pier fell into disuse during much of the 1970s and 1980s, the State of Illinois and Chicago embarked on a joint plan whereby, in 1989, ownership of the Pier was transferred to the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, the same body which oversees Chicago’s McCormick Place. The Authority moved swiftly to redesign Navy Pier into one of the country’s most unique recreation and exposition facilities.
Navy Pier now showcases a unique collection of restaurants and shops in addition to unequaled recreational and exhibition facilities – in a setting like no other.

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Grant Park

Address:
201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL

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After the Great Fire of 1871, much of the debris was pushed into the lake, creating the fill for what is now the actual park. At the end of the 19th century, plans were made to develop the park and construct large buildings and commercial property in the park. But a Chicagoan citizen, A. Montgomery Ward, wanted the park to remain open space as had already been decided in 1836, and brought the plans to court. After almost 20 years of battle in court, he won the case in 1911. As a result, the park remains open space, offering a great view on the cliff of buildings on Michigan Avenue.

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Millennium Park

Address:
201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL

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Today, Millennium Park is a hubbub of activity nearly all year long. It’s become well-known for its architecture and landscape design and has won awards for the innovative features found in the park.

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Buckingham Fountain

Address:
500 S. Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL
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he main attraction in Grant Park is the Clarence Buckingham Fountain. The fountain was commisioned in 1927 by Kate Buckingham to honor her late brother Clarence.
The design of the large fountain is based on the ‘Bassin de Latome’ at the Palace of Versailles near Paris and was built by Edward H. Bennett. The Buckingham Fountain, which features a central jet shooting water up to 150ft (46m), is best seen at night when it is animated with a now computerized choreography of color spotlights.

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Adler Planetarium

Address:
1300 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL
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Visit the most advanced planetarium on Earth! The Adler Planetarium lets you explore the outer reaches of space without leaving Chicago. Follow astronauts into orbit and experience the beauty of starry night skies. Learn about current NASA missions, discover the Milky Way, and investigate what lies beyond our world. Enjoy the award-winning view of Chicago’s skyline from Galileo’s Café.
Insider tips:
The first Friday of the month at the Adler Planetarium is Far Out Friday, please call ahead for information if you plan to visit on this day of the month.
Prices:
23.00$
Hours:
Open daily 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Memorial Day – Labor Day open daily 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
Far Out Fridays – First Friday of the Month: open until 10 p.m. (After 4:30 p.m. on Far Out Fridays, CityPass holders must buy a Far Out Fridays ticket for $20 Adult and $17 Senior/Children)

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Field Museum of Natural History

Address:
1400 S. Lake Shore Drive,Chicago, IL
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The world-renowned Field Museum is an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages. Meet Sue, the largest, most complete T. rex ever found…explore an ancient Egyptian tomb…and much more. You’ll discover the astonishing diversity of life on Earth and connect with cultures from every corner of the globe. Also enjoy an unbeatable view of Lake Michigan and Chicago’s downtown skyline.
Insider tips:
Free highlight tours are offered daily; ask at the Field Museum Information Desk for a schedule. Start your summer visits before 11 a.m. to avoid the crowds
Prices:
22.00$
Hours:
Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; last admission is 4 p.m.;
Closed: Christmas Day

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Chicago Botanic Garden

Address:
1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL
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The Garden is a place of ever-changing natural beauty that makes each visit unique. Treat yourself to lovely vistas during a walk along the water’s edge; move inland to the peace of the bonsai courtyards, where maples, ginkgoes, junipers, and other miniature trees encapsulate an idealized form of beauty.

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