The Spencer Museum of Art is an art museum located on the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence, Kansas. Its collection includes a diverse range of cultural artifacts from around the world, with a particular focus on Native American artifacts.
Kenwood Cove Water Park is the largest water park in the area, located in Salina, Kansas, featuring thrilling rides, a 1,400-foot adventure slide, waves, a children's play area, and other fun attractions for the whole family.
Manhattan is a city and the county seat of Riley County, Kansas. Located in northeastern Kansas, it sits at the confluence of the Kansas River and the Big Blue River. The city had a population of 54,100 in 2020. Come and experience the American Midwest, discover the charm of a college city, and enjoy its vibrant atmosphere with diverse shopping options, unique local cuisine, and one-of-a-kind attractions.
Overland Park is the second most populous city in Kansas. The city is situated at an elevation of 951 ft (290 m). Overland Park's population in 2020 was 197,238, up from 195,494 in 2019. Overland Park boasts numerous attractions, including several outstanding local restaurants, a renowned dinner theater, scenic parks, several golf courses, and some of the top youth sports venues in the Midwest.
The Marianna Kistler Beach Art Museum is an art museum located on the Kansas State University campus, in Manhattan. The museum houses KSU's permanent art collection, featuring works by Kansas and regional artists, and also hosts special and traveling exhibitions. The museum boasts a collection of over 10,000 items.
The Riley County Historical Museum collects, preserves, and showcases the history of Riley County, while promoting interest in local history and the preservation of historical heritage in all its forms. Visitors can tour the Hartford House, a prefabricated house transported to Manhattan on the Hartford steamship.
Sunset Zoo is a city zoo in Manhattan, Kansas, home to over 300 animals belonging to more than 100 species. The zoo offers the chance to see up close some of nature's most fascinating wonders, including tigers, snow leopards, flamingos, and countless jumping and croaking primates!
The Smoky Hill Museum explores history in unique ways with engaging interactive activities in every corner. It's a large museum in miniature, intentionally designed to make children eager to stay longer and adults want to return again and again. Exhibits and programs are inspired by the countless stories of the Salina region and the museum's collection of over 30,000 artifacts.
The Arkansas Alligator Farm and Zoo includes areas where visitors can pet ostriches, pygmy goats, and sheep; food is provided free of charge to all visitors. And, the farm not only has adult and baby alligators, but also lives in primates, ducks, wolves, turkeys, peacocks, and many other animals!
Woolly Hollow State Park is a 375-acre (152 ha) Arkansas state park located in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It offers a typical state park experience with fishing, boating, and swimming on the 40-acre Lake Bennett in Greenbrier, about 18 miles north of Conway. The park has a boat dock with canoe, kayak, and pedal boat rentals.
Hot Springs is a resort city in Arkansas and the county seat of Garland County. Located in the beautiful Ouachita Mountains of the U.S. Inland Highlands, the city is surrounded by several natural hot springs after which it is named. The city had a population of 37,930 in 2020.
Greenbrier is a city in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It is located in central Arkansas and has an elevation of 109 meters (358 ft). According to the 2020 census, the population was 5,707, up from 4,706 in 2010. Greenbrier is known for its outdoor recreational activities at Woolly Hollow State Park and the large Arkansas Peddler Antique Mall.
The Alaska Rainforest Preserve in Ketchikan, Alaska, is a private nature reserve and ecotourism destination dedicated to preserving the pristine rainforests of southeastern Alaska. Located near Ketchikan, the preserve offers visitors the opportunity to experience the region's lush temperate rainforests through guided tours, wildlife viewing, and outdoor activities.
Seven Glaciers is an upscale restaurant located in Girdwood, Alaska, a small town nestled in the Chugach Mountains, just south of Anchorage. The restaurant sits atop Mount Alyeska and offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and glaciers.
The Totem Bight Historic Site is a park and cultural site located in Ketchikan, Alaska. It houses a collection of totem poles and other cultural artifacts. The totem poles are carved by contemporary artists and replicate the designs and symbols of the original totem poles erected in the area centuries ago.
North Pole is a small city located in Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska. Despite its name, North Pole is not geographically situated at the Arctic Circle, but rather deep within Alaska, approximately 1,700 miles south of the Arctic Circle. The city had a population of 2,243 in 2020.
College is a census-designated location in Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska. It is situated at an elevation of 449 ft (137 m). According to the 2020 census, the population was 11,332, down from 12,964 in 2010. College is the third largest census-designated location in Alaska.
Tongass National Forest is a vast wilderness area located in southeastern Alaska, encompassing over 16.7 million acres. It is the largest national forest in the United States and is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including black bears, bald eagles, moose, and humpback whales.
Ketchikan is a city and the administrative center of Ketchikan Gateway County on Revillagigedo Island, Alaska. It is the largest settlement in the far southeastern part of the state. The Ketchikan city center is a National Historic Site. According to the 2020 census, the city's population was 8,192, up from 8,050 in 2010. Ketchikan is best known as the "Salmon Capital of the World".
The Totem Heritage Center is a museum located in Ketchikan, Alaska, that houses a collection of totem poles and other artifacts of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian indigenous peoples of southeastern Alaska. Established in 1976, the museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the region's cultural heritage.
Revillagigedo Island is an island in the Alexander Archipelago, located in the Ketchikan Gateway Borough, southeast of the U.S. state of Alaska. The island's population was 13,948 in 2020. The highest point is 4,592 ft (1399.6 m), with Mount Reid being the highest point. The main industries are fishing, canning, logging, and tourism.
The Kodiak Islands are located south of mainland Alaska, approximately 405 km southwest of Anchorage as the crow flies in the Gulf of Alaska. The largest island in the archipelago is Kodiak Island, the second largest island in the United States. The Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge occupies a large portion of the island and is home to 3,500 Kodiak brown bears.
Kodiak Island Borough is a borough in the U.S. state of Alaska, located in the Gulf of Alaska. According to the 2020 census, the population was 13,101, down from 13,592 in 2010. The county seat is Kodiak. The waterway connecting the island to the mainland is known as the Shelikof Strait. The fisheries sector plays a very important role in the local economy.
Aquidneck Island, officially Rhode Island, is an island located in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. The island's total land area is 37.8 square miles (98 km²), making it the largest island in the bay. The island's population was 60,109 in 2020. Aquidneck Island has three towns: from north to south, Portsmouth, Middletown, and Newport.
The Egg Rock Lighthouse is located on Frenchman Bay, Maine. It is one of the most uniquely designed lighthouses along the Maine coast, with its square tower rising through the square watchtower and its black spire atop. Situated on Egg Rock Island, between Mount Desert Island and the Schoodic Peninsula, it is a functioning navigational aid that flashes red every 40 seconds.
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Cave of the Winds Mountain Park is a cave located in the Pikes Peak area of Colorado. Cave tours, stunning scenery, outdoor activities, and thrilling rides make Cave of the Winds the perfect place for fun and adventure for the whole family! Open year-round!
Mount Falcon Park boasts excellent trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, and is located a short drive west of Denver. While the mountain views from below are spectacular on clear days, the views from Mount Falcon Park, just outside the town of Morrison, offer stunning vistas in the opposite direction.
Tillamook County is one of 36 counties in the U.S. state of Oregon. According to the 2020 census, the population was 27,390. The county seat is Tillamook. The Tillamook coastal region encompasses both coastal and inland areas, with countless unique shops or more secluded spots for camping and hiking; each town here has its own charm.
Salem, Oregon, is the capital of the state of Oregon. Located in the Willamette Valley in northwestern Oregon, the city is approximately 47 miles (76 km) south of Portland. With an estimated population of 174,365, Salem is the second most populous city in Oregon after Portland. The city covers an area of approximately 48 square miles (124 square kilometers).
Bush’s Pasture Park is a 90.5-acre historic public park and botanical garden with walking/jogging paths, woodlands, and expansive meadows in Salem, Oregon. It is the site of the Asahel Bush House, now operated as the Bush House Museum.
Tillamook Bay is a small Pacific bay, approximately 10 km long and 3 km wide, located on the northwestern coast of Oregon. The bay is protected from the open ocean by shoals and a 5 km stretch of sand known as the Bayocean Peninsula. Tillamook Bay's biodiversity makes it an important habitat for many species of mammals, birds, fish, and invertebrates.
Lake Tuscaloosa is a reservoir in west-central Alabama, created by damming the North River. The lake provides water for the residents of Tuscaloosa and for industrial purposes. Construction was completed in 1970 at a cost of approximately $7,725,000. Located just north of Tuscaloosa and Northport, the lake is also popular for recreational activities.
Henderson Point is a census-identified location in Harrison County, Mississippi, situated at the tip of a peninsula along the Gulf of Mexico. Once a quiet fishing village and seaside resort, this small peninsula has evolved into a charming destination known for its local character, relaxed atmosphere, and natural beauty. According to the 2020 census, Henderson Point had a population of 232.
The Cana Island Lighthouse is located just north of Baileys Harbour in Door County, Wisconsin. The lighthouse stands 89 feet (approximately 27 meters) tall and features a 97-step spiral staircase leading to its observation deck. From the observation deck, you'll enjoy spectacular views of Lake Michigan and the Door County peninsula.
Alexandria is a city located in the central part of the state of Louisiana, along the south bank of the Red River. It serves as the parish seat of Rapides Parish. In 2010, the population was 47,723, an increase of 3 percent from the 2000 census.
Swan Island is an island town in Hancock County, Maine. The population is 355 according to the 2020 census. The town can be reached by state ferry from Bass Harbor. Both a wildlife preserve and a ghost town, Swan Island is a unique and fascinating location nestled in the undulating waters of the Kennebec River.
The Winter Harbor Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Winter Harbor, Maine. It is located on Mark Island, a small island between the Schoodic Peninsula and Turtle Island, near the main entrance to the town's harbor. The lighthouse, 19 feet (5.8 m) tall, was built in 1856 and decommissioned in 1933; it is no longer a navigational aid and is privately owned.
Pemaquid Point Lighthouse is a historic U.S. lighthouse located in Bristol, Lincoln County, Maine, at the tip of the Pemaquid Peninsula. This Maine lighthouse features the Fisherman's Museum on the first floor of the Lighthouse Keeper's House, and offers apartments for rent on the second floor. Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park is situated at the mouth of Muscongus Bay and Johns Bay, near Bristol.
The Cape Neddick Lighthouse is located in Cape Neddick, York, Maine. The tower is constructed of brick and clad in cast iron. It is 41 feet (12 m) tall, but the lighthouse itself sits 88 feet (27 m) above sea level due to the additional elevation of the steep rocky island it sits on.
Winter Harbor is a small, beautiful fishing town located on the Schoodic Peninsula in Hancock County, Maine. The population is 461 according to the 2020 census. Grindstone Neck, another beautiful area of the town, offers stunning views of Mount Desert Island and Bar Harbor. Both of Winter Harbor's lighthouses – Winter Harbor Light and Egg Rock Light – are located on offshore islands and are best viewed from a boat.
York is a town in York County, Maine, United States, located near the southernmost point of the state. The 2020 census population was 13,723. Situated on the Atlantic coast of the Gulf of Maine, York is a popular summer resort town. The town comprises four communities: York Village, York Harbor, York Beach, and Cape Neddick.
Houlton is a town and the administrative center of Aroostook County, Maine, located on the Canada-U.S. border. According to the 2020 census, the town had a population of 6,055. The town boasts a beautiful central Market Square, numerous excellent dining options, shopping areas, and a year-round list of events and activities, making Houlton a great place to visit.
Juniper Island is a 13-acre (53,000 m2) island located on Lake Champlain, approximately 3.15 miles (5.07 km) southwest of the King Street Ferry Terminal in Burlington, Vermont. The island features the Juniper Island Lighthouse, which is clearly visible on Lake Champlain from anywhere along the Burlington shoreline.
Bromley Mountain Ski Resort is a family-friendly resort in Vermont. For children, the mountain is huge. For parents, it's a good size, with slopes leading the whole family to the central base. Everyone loves the warm southern sunshine, the on-mountain accommodations, the varied terrain, and the friendly staff!
Huntington Gorge, a popular spot loved by both locals and tourists, is a beautiful place for swimming and fishing on warm summer afternoons, but it can also turn into a fierce, dangerous waterfall when the water level rises.
Mount Philo State Park is located in Charlotte, Vermont. This 237-acre (0.96 km²) park protects the area surrounding Mount Philo (968 feet high). With spectacular views of the Lake Champlain Valley and New York's Adirondack Mountains, the park is a favorite destination for hikers and picnickers, and includes a small campground.
The Killington Mountain Resort & Ski Area is located in Rutland County, Vermont, near the town of Killington. It is the largest ski area in the eastern United States and boasts the highest vertical drop in New England, at 3,050 feet (930 meters).
Half Moon Pond State Park is a campground located within the 3,576-acre Bomoseen State Park in Hubbardton, Vermont. The campground is situated along Half Moon Pond, a shallow lake approximately 4.5-6 meters deep that is home to a variety of warm-water fish species such as bass, perch, and northern pike.
Richmond is a town in Chittenden County, Vermont. It sits at an elevation of 577 ft (176 m). According to the 2020 census, the population was 4,167. Richmond is divided by the Winooski River, with the Huntington River branch flowing through the southeastern corner of the town. Richmond lies in the western foothills of the Green Mountains.
