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08 Apr 2012
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Backpacking in New York

New York is one of the most exciting places to backpack. There are so many great sights and attractions to visit there. If done with careful planning, traveling to New York doesn’t have to be expensive. There are always cheap flights to New York available if one is willing to spend the time looking for them.

Backpackers who take cheap flights to New York definitely need to take time to visit some of New York City’s top attractions. These attractions are the Empire State Building, the Rockefeller Center, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, and Broadway.

The Empire State Building is without a doubt one of the most popular tourist attractions in New York City. The skyscraper, which was once known as the world’s tallest building, is 102 stories and offers visitors magnificent views of Manhattan.

Backpackers spending time in New York should also take time to visit the Rockefeller Center. The Rockefeller Center is a huge commercial complex located in Midtown Manhattan. There are many fun and exciting things to see there.

The Statue of Liberty is a large statue located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. The statue, which symbolizes freedom, is often the first thing that visitors arriving to the country by ship will see.

Backpackers visiting New York will especially like Central Park. This sprawling park is located in the middle of the city and is very scenic. Central Park is the perfect place to go if one is looking to just get away from all the hustle and bustle of the big city. It is a great place to relax and enjoy being in the outdoors.

Broadway, which isn’t located too far from Central Park, is home to many famous theaters. There are always well-known plays and productions taking place in the theaters on Broadway.

Backpackers visiting New York should definitely go see a play while in the city. Because New York has so much culture, it really is one of the best cities in the world to visit. Backpackers will undoubtedly enjoy walking its eclectic streets.

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04 Apr 2012
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Top 5 Theme parks in the USA

United States tours make clear that the entire country is its own theme park. However, if you are looking for something a bit more specific, here are five of the best theme parks America has to offer:

Universal Studios (Orlando, Florida and Hollywood, California)

Universal Studios (Orlando, Florida and Hollywood, California)

With American movies beloved the world over, you can enjoy rides and tours based on your favorite movies at either of the Universal Studios theme parks. Regardless of whether United States tours keep on the west or east coast, you can take rides based on Shrek, Harry Potter, the Simpsons, The Mummy, and more. You can also attend shows at either park. The shows can be musicals where you can enjoy hits from movies like the Blues Brothers, or see exciting stunt shows.

Legoland (Carlsbad, California)

Legoland is a diverse theme park based on the classic lego toys. You can see surprisingly accurate lego models of major US cities. There is also an area called the Imagination Zone, where kids can get creative with legos of their own. There are also a variety of rides (including a water park) and shows at this theme park. Many of the rides have rather low height requirements, making it a good choice for families with small children.

Dollywood (Pigeon Ford, Tennessee)

Dollywood (Pigeon Forge, Tennessee)

Established by legendary country music star Dolly Parton in the 1980s, this theme park located in the interior of the United States is a real slice of Americana. Each area of this park is based on the culture of Smokey Mountains where it’s located. There is Craftsmen’s Valley, The Country Fair, and Owen’s Farm, just to name a few. All have rides, exhibits, and many, not surprisingly, also have performance theaters. Music has a strong presence in the Appalachian culture celebrated by this park that is reflected in the amusements at Dollywood. In fact, this park is home to the Southern Gospel Museum and Hall of Fame.

Disney World (Florida) and Disneyland (California)

Probably the world’s best known theme parks, each of these parks offer an unseemingly end of rides, attractions, shopping, and shows. Founded by famed animator Walt Disney, these are the “happiest places on Earth” and where your children can meet such classic Disney characters as Snow White, Mickey Mouse, Goofy, and Donald Duck. Because these parks have been around so long, many parents have the joy of taking the rides they first experienced as children with their own children, such as The Matterhorn and It’s a Small World. However, that shouldn’t be taken to mean that these parks are static or relics. Your children will also get to meet newer characters, like the Little Mermaid and Buzz Lightyear. Hosting between 15 and 20 million visitors each year, these parks are models of fun and efficiency.

Busch Gardens (Tampa Bay, Florida)

For the animal lovers, there can be no better theme park to visit than Busch Gardens in Florida. In addition to rides and shows, there are a variety of live animal attractions. From safaris to tropical birds, most provide opportunities to interact with the animals.

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