Located on the banks of the Grand River, Grand Rapids is rated among the top cities in the U.S., and combines sophisticated charm with midwestern friendliness. Known for being safe and clean, it?s a ?walking? city. The downtown features a major new convention center with five star experiences: hotels, restaurants, and relaxation. Minutes away from spectacular Lake Michigan beaches and beach towns, Grand Rapids is known for its major art and cultural events, plays, museums, and a world-class botanical garden.
Sun Valley had been established as the nation?s first ski resort and premiere year-round destination and the first chairlifts were being installed on Bald Mountain. Friedl Pfeifer, skiing legend and head of Sun Valley?s ski school, insisted the lifts go all the way to the top?something that had never been done before anywhere in the world. Seven decades later, this go-higher spirit continues to inspire everyone who comes to the Sun Valley/Ketchum area.
World-class restaurants. Eclectic bars. Unique shopping. Renowned festivals. A thriving arts scene. Friendly natives. And unrivaled outdoor activities for every day on the calendar.
Visitors are greeted by warm sunny days followed by refreshing, brisk evenings. At night, Boulder’s big city culture comes to life with concert series and festivals. Enjoy unexpected entertainment on the Pearl Street Mall in historic Downtown Boulder. Dine at one of the malls quaint sidewalk cafes, browse through its many boutiques and galleries or enjoy free entertainment watching the quirky street performers.
Boulder’s beautiful mountain settings offer hiking, biking, climbing within minutes of downtown Boulder. Outdoor enthusiasts of all abilities can appreciate Boulder’s bountiful recreation.
If you can’t enjoy the thundering hooves of the world’s fastest thoroughbreds during race season, you can enjoy tours of Churchill Downs and the pageantry of the Kentucky Derby year-round at the Kentucky Derby Museum. But it isn’t just horse racing that the city of Louisville, Kentucky is known for. There are more than 120 Louisville attractions to enjoy year-round.
Visitors to downtown Louisville can enjoy five major family attractions within just blocks of one another. The Louisville Science Center is the largest hands-on science center in Kentucky, with about 150 interactive exhibits and activity stations, teaching laboratories and a four-story IMAX Theatre. The Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory is home to the world’s largest bat and features exhibits and a factory tour. Glassworks, a space designed to house and showcase the work of 50 glass artists and Frazier International History Museum, round out the available entertainment opportunities. And warmer weather brings The Belle of Louisville and Spirit of Jefferson, the city’s two riverboats, to the waterfront for daily excursions. Don’t stop there, visit Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom for a fun-filled day.
Indianapolis is commonly referred to as the Crossroads of America and is easily accessible from a wide variety of locations, with many interstate highways bisecting our city. Not only that, but half the nation’s population is within a day’s drive, which makes traveling to Indy by car an attractive option for many. If flying is more your speed, the Indianapolis International Airport offers travel on 11 airlines and nonstop and direct flights to 39 destinations. And it’s only a short 15-minute drive to the heart of downtown.
rom the ongoing redevelopment of our waterfront to our many cultural institutions and our wonderfully diverse neighborhoods; to our thriving commercial districts, our peerless urban architecture and an artistic community that continues to inspire and excite; to an extensive university and college system, along with the groundbreaking scientific research of our state-of-the-art life sciences institutions, Buffalo is a city that will continue to grow, diversify and evolve.
San Francisco is often called “Everybody?s Favorite City,” a title earned by its scenic beauty, cultural attractions, diverse communities, and world-class cuisine. Measuring 49 square miles, this very walk-able city is dotted with landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, Alcatraz and the largest Chinatown in the United States. A stroll of the City?s streets can lead from Union Square to North Beach to Fisherman?s Wharf, with intriguing neighborhoods to explore at every turn. Views of the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay are often laced with fog, creating a romantic mood in this most European of American cities.
Galveston has sung her siren song for generations of holiday visitors, whether daytripping from Houston, or on holiday from far away. Besides its entrancing sea, Galveston has more fun and attractions than you can fit into a whole summer, from inviting pockets of interesting shops and cafes, to great colored pyramids and cascading waterfall creations.
If you’ve never vacationed in Galveston before, you’re in for a distinctive treat. And if you’re a longtime visitor – maybe even been coming your whole life – you’ll find that this everchanging magical island still has many wonderful surprises waiting.
