Lake View Music Festival Thrills Visitors and Locals in Chicago
Get ready for the fun and excitement of live music, delicious local food, and the talents and products of local vendors at Lake View Music Fest August 28th and 29th. If you’re looking for the real Chicago on your vacation, this festival is the place to be. The many talented chefs and locals participating in this event as well as the musicians make this a showcase for Chicago’s finest citizens. It’s the “must see” event of the season!
If you’re in Chicago to participate in the festival, you will definitely want to take in the many sights and attractions of the city. The Go Chicago Card is a great way to see them all and save money. This card gives you admission to over 25 attractions including the hottest attractions like Shedd Aquarium and the Adler Planetarium. There’s nothing easier than the Go Chicago Card when you’re planning out your vacation.
You can’t miss out on Six Flags Great America, Chicago while you’re in the city. Summer time is the perfect time to really take advantage of all this great park has to offer. The family-friendly atmosphere, roller coasters, water rides, and other thrills at the park make it the perfect place to spend an entire day while you’re in the Windy City. It’s a wonderful way to finish your vacation experience!
Family-Friendly Fun in Branson, Missouri
June 2, 2010 by admin
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It is hard to find time for the whole family to get together and have some fun. Make time this summer, and go to Branson, MO where you can do some family-friendly activities that everyone in the family will enjoy.
Start out your family vacation with a visit to the theme park, Silver Dollar City. This park has an 1800s theme that is charming and well-integrated throughout the park. In addition, the theme lends itself to the atmosphere of clean, appropriate fun for people of all ages. Ride exciting rides like the rollercoaster Wildfire or try out a wet ride like the park’s new RiverBlast. The park even has delicious food for you when you need a break and become hungry from the fun and excitement.
While you’re in town with your family, make sure you don’t miss your chance to visit White Water. This theme park is only open for the summer months and is a blast for people of all ages. White Water offers guests 12 acres of water rides and activities to enjoy, and everything at the park focuses on good, old fashioned fun. Whether you’re looking for thrills or just want to relax and soak up the sun, this theme park is certain to please.
If you’re looking for one more activity that the whole family can enjoy together, look no further than the Moscow Circus Dinner and Lunch Show. A traditional Moscow dinner will be served while you watch an incredible circus performance. Andrei the Clown, Marina the Ballerina, and National Unicycling Champion Anthony Soumaitin are just a few of the amazing performers you can expect to see during the show.
Washington DC Jazz Festival
Come to Washington DC between June 1 and June 13 for the DC Jazz Festival and enjoy more than 100 performances in dozens of venues all over the city. The DC Jazz Festival is by far the biggest music festival in Washington DC. It is also a very highly anticipated cultural event in the nation. The festival presents music education throughout the year, and concerts for DC residents and students. The Festival is held at venues across DC by talent that is locally, nationally, and internationally-known. Artists at the Festival will include Paquito D’Rivera, Dianne Reeves, Roy Hargrove, the Berklee College All-Stars, and many more.
The DC Jazz Festival’s mission is to help boost tourism and economic development, and provide entertaining and enriching jazz programs for everyone. Also they aim to continue to highlight the legacy of Duke Ellington and other great jazz musicians, and show Washington DC to have a vibrant culture. The Jazz Festival establishes itself as being one of the finest jazz festivals in the world with its year round programming. If you plan on attending the DC Jazz Festival and need a hotel, browse through our great selection of hotels in the Washington DC area.
While you are in DC enjoying the history of jazz, you may wish to experience the rich history of our country. We offer several informative and interesting activities in Washington DC. For example, enjoy the City Sightseeing Double Decker Hop On/Off Pass and tour major DC attractions. You will receive a hop on/off pass that allows you to tour the city at your own pace.
If you want to experience even more exciting history, see the Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament. This dinner and show takes you back in time to witness six knights compete in high speed jousts and sword fights to prove their chivalry and valor.
Texas Folklife Festival Displays San Antonio’s Diversity
Be a part of the 39th Annual Texas Folklife Festival from June 11th to the 13th, and see why everyone claims that everything in Texas is bigger. This festival represents over 40 different cultural groups at the Institute of Texan Cultures. Food, music, dance, arts, and crafts from each culture are a part of the festival for you to experience. It’s a great way to learn about other cultures in a completely free and fun loving atmosphere.
While you’re in San Antonio for the festival, make sure you see the sights of this historic city. The San Antonio Grand Tour will take you on a guided tour throughout the historic areas of San Antonio. Your guide will tell you about the Alamo and the men who fought there for the first part of your tour. Later, a riverboat ride will take you down the famous Riverwalk. You will also see the oldest church in San Antonio, Japanese Sunken Gardens, and other exciting sites on this tour.
Get a completely different view of San Antonio in the evening hours with the Ghosts and Legends Tour. A guide will take you on a walking tour of downtown San Antonio and tell you some of the local legends. Stories of love, betrayal, revenge, and murder will send chills up your spine. The entire experience is full of chills and thrills. The tour has frequent stops along the way for your guide to point out sites of various stories.
Ride the Excitement of the San Diego County Fair
Have the time of your life at the San Diego County Fair. This fair is like nothing you’ve ever experienced before. From June the 11th to July the 5th, you can go on thrilling ferris wheel rides and see the ocean spread out below you next to the glitter of the fair lights, eat delicious fried treats, and watch incredible entertainers like Lonestar and Switchfoot perform. It’s a fair extravaganza that no other city can compete with.
When you aren’t out enjoying the fair, see the ocean and harbors of San Diego up close with the Nature Cruise of San Diego Harbor. This scenic cruise will take you along San Diego Bay through International Waters to the Islas Los Cornados. When you reach the Islas Los Cornados, you will get the chance to learn about and see the natural habitat of many of the marine creatures native to the area. Whales, dolphins, harbor seals, and sea lions are just a few of the animals you may see along the way.
If you’re looking for a way to explore the coastline and ocean that will get your adrenaline pumping, then check out the incredible 1920′s Open Cockpit Biplane Flight. Feel the wind rush by you as you fly high above California’s coastline in a gorgeous 1920′s biplane. Nobody can deny the appeal of seeing the coast from a bird’s eye view, and you can even choose different tours at different times of the day to suit your preferences. You can get a morning cruise, an afternoon cruise, or a sunset cruise according to what you want.
International Children’s Festival Brings Youth and Laughter to Vancouver, BC
The International Children’s Festival brings Vancouver, BC to life with its exciting activities and events. This year, the event takes place on Beatty Street from May17th to the 24th. Acrobats, theaters, dancers, and musicians come to the city to entertain children and adults alike. In the past, there have even been children’s artists and authors at the event. You can’t help but get caught up in the enthusiasm and excitement of the festivities.
For more family-friendly fun outside of the children’s festival, go on the Victoria Bus Tour and Whale Watching Cruise from Vancouver. The bus tour portion of the activity will take you by some of the exciting cultural and historic sites of the city like Empress Hotel, BC legislature building, and Royal BC Museum before stopping at the glorious Vancouver harbor. If the harbors don’t take your breath away, the killer whales you see on this tour will. These incredible creatures are spectacular to see in person.
Another activity the whole family can enjoy is the Fraser River Safari. Hop aboard a custom-made boat that will take you along Fraser River’s most scenic areas. See both the Coast and Cascade Mountains as the guide tells you about missionaries, fur traders, and gold miners who used to populate the area. Legends and native wildlife will have you and your children captivated during the entire tour.
A Cinco de Mayo Celebration in San Antonio, TX
Celebrate Cinco de May in San Antonio, TX this year. The festival takes place on the 5th of May and is widely acknowledged as a day to appreciate Mexican pride and heritage. While the holiday is not a government mandated holiday, it is voluntarily celebrated by citizens in the United States and areas of Mexico every year. The event will take place in Market Square with delicious Tex-Mex food for you to enjoy as well as arts and crafts from Mexico. You will love exploring the vendor’s stands and finding the perfect souvenirs to take home with you.
While you’re in San Antonio for this cultural celebration, see the Spanish influence on the city with the Rio San Antonio River Walk Cruises. The city is full of beautiful architecture and history that joins two separate cultures to create a city that is as unique as it is fascinating to explore. See sights like the Alamo, San Fernando Cathedral, and other historic parts of the city as you cruise along the river. If you’re not a fan of cruises, take a bus tour like the San Antonio Grand Tour which will give you a similar historic tour by land instead of water.
Once you’ve seen the Alamo from the river, you’re going to want to go and see it up close. The Alamo Reflections Tour is perfect for this. It not only takes you to the Alamo but a tour guide will be with you to tell you the story of the Alamo. Famous pioneers like Jim Bowie and Davy Crockett even have a place in the tale of the Alamo. After the Alamo, you will also visit places like Mission San Jose and Mission Concepcion for a full history of San Antonio.
New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival
Experience the excitement of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival this spring. From April 23rd to May 2nd, the city will be flooded with over 500,000 visitors eager to be a part of this thrilling event. Musicians will be performing jazz that will sweep you up in the excitement of the festival while thousands of artists, craftsmen, and Cajun chefs show you their various wares for sale. Get authentic cuisine that will make your taste buds sing with joy while music and the voices of New Orleans are raised around you in celebration.
When you aren’t in the heart of the festival, spend some time appreciating the culture of the city with the French Quarter Walking Tour. This tour will highlight some of the French influences on the culture of New Orleans. You will see the oldest building in the city when you visit the Ursuline Convent where the famous Bella Luna Restaurant collects its herbs each day. In addition you will see old potions and natural remedies set out in the New Orleans Pharmacy.
Another intimate tour of the city that you will not want to miss is the Garden District Walking Tour. This beautiful district has inspired writers to create stories based in the Garden District. The legendary author Anne Rice habitually places her characters in the flavorful areas of New Orleans like the this district. The charm of the area is only surpassed by its incredible history.
Jazz Just Across the River – Hotlanta in Savannah, GA
Get ready for some hot jazz at the Jazz Across the River – Hotlanta event in Savannah, GA on May 16th. This event features American Jazz classics from timeless musicians like Louie Armstrong and Fats Waller in one incredible concert that will make you feel as if you’re in the heart of jazz country. While you’re in Savannah for the jazz event, don’t miss the Historic Savannah Theatre Musical Productions. They have been giving talented musical performances since 1818 and are a must-see attraction in the city.
Of course, Savannah offers more than fun musical attractions. This city is also where several box office hits have been filmed. Relive your favorite moments of movies like Forrest Gump and The General’s Daughter with the Savannah Movie Sites Tour. The city has been filmed in over 85 Hollywood movies, and the tour visits 60 of these locations. You’re certain to see some familiar sites throughout the tour. You will love the diversity of film history in this city tour.
After visiting the various movie sites throughout the city, you’re sure to have worked up an appetite. Why not take a culinary tour to get some good, old fashioned Savannah cooking? The Savannah Foody Tour includes some of the most delicious foods found in Savannah. Delectable treats like real Southern fried chicken, gourmet chocolates, and collard greens are on the menu for your dining pleasure.
Festival International de Louisiane in New Orleans, LA
Celebrate the French heritage of New Orleans, Louisiana at the Festival International de Louisiane. It’s a special time where the unique blend of Southern and French culture is really showcased to its fullest in Louisiana. The tradition of this festival began in 1986 and will be continued this year on April 21st to the 25th with live music, international performers, and culinary masterpieces exemplifying the influences of the various cultures in Louisiana.
If you love the food of New Orleans, really get to experience it after the festival with A Tasty Sample of New Orleans. Learn to cook your own New Orleans’ style foods with a cooking class at New Orleans School of Cooking. You won’t have to travel to New Orleans to get a taste of your favorite foods once you take this class. After your cooking class, take a walk through the French Quarter and down Bourbon Street for samples of delicious traditional foods. It’s a three hour tour of magnificent culinary creations for you to sample.
After your foray into the delightful foods of New Orleans, experience more of the culture of New Orleans with the Cajun Bayou Tour. A knowledgeable guide will take you through the bayous of New Orleans and will tell you all about the Cajun people and their history. The captain of your boat has just as much colorful character as New Orleans itself. He is a fur trapper and alligator hunter who loves doing both jobs. You will see some wonderful New Orleans sights and learn fun facts with this tour.
