Connect with Nature at the Bronx Zoo!
If you are looking for something unique to do while visiting New York City, why not head to the Bronx Zoo for a fun and educational adventure your family won’t soon forget? The zoo has hundreds of animals, birds, reptiles, fish and insects for you to visit and plenty of exhibits you can spend hours viewing including the Butterfly Garden, Congo Gorilla Forest and Astor Court and Sea Lion Pool. The Bronx Zoo is open year-round although some rides and exhibits are open depending on the weather. If you are interested in visiting the zoo multiple days, you can make reservations for our New York lodging.
For a different kind of adventure, head to Lyndhurst, New Jersey where you can ride the roller coasters to your hearts content at Six Flags Great Adventure. Guests will find an endless amount of things to see and do with areas including Wiggles World, Looney Tunes Seaport, Main Street and Fantasy Forest. There are also plenty of show and dining options for your family to enjoy.
You don’t want to go to New York and forget to sample some of the city’s world-famous pizza so make sure to book your reservations for A Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour. This four hour guided tour will take you throughout Brooklyn where you will sample pizza from various restaurants and learn fun and interesting facts about the food that has taken America by storm. On the tour you will also have the opportunity to many points of interest and landmarks such as the Brooklyn Bridge, Coney Island, Keyspan Park and Trump Village. So bring your camera and your appetite because you will definitely need both on the A Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour.
Interact with Wildlife in Gatlinburg, TN
July 31, 2009 by admin
Filed under Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge TN, VME
From creatures that live deep in the sea to those that call tropical rainforests home, Gatlinburg offers a number of wildlife options for you to check out during your next visit. From interactive exhibits with parrots to walking under an aquarium, these activities offer unforgettable experiences in Gatlinburg.
Ripleys Aquarium of the Smokies
This aquarium comes from the same people who bring you the unbelievable exhibits of the Ripleys Believe It or Not museums. This aquarium just features unbelievable marine life. Ripleys Aquarium features a number of exhibits, including the Tropical Rain Forests, Coral Reef, and the Shark Lagoon. With over 10,000 different aquatic creatures, you will be sure to see your favorite ocean-dweller, from graceful sea turtles to bright fish to fierce sharks. The highlight of this activity is the aquarium tunnel, where you can walk through the aquarium and see creatures above and beside you. The Aquarium of the Smokies also features two on-site restaurants for your convenience.
From under the sea to a tropical atmosphere, you will find more interesting wildlife at Rainforest Adventures, which is an indoor facility that houses a number of jungle wildlife in a variety of exhibits. You will see everything from poisonous jungle snakes to bright and vocal birds. Exhibits include ancient ruins, a 25-foot jungle waterfall, and the rainforest. This unique zoo features over 600 animals, including kangaroos in the recently opened Aussie Walkabout exhibit. While at Rainforest Adventures, you could possibly catch feeding time with the reptiles or one of the live shows that the animal handlers conduct daily.
This attraction offers a more interactive rainforest experience. The focus of this attraction is the birds of the jungle and rainforest, featuring parrots, macaws, lorikeets, parakeets, and more. A special feature of this attraction is a petting zoo where visitors can interact and feed animals and birds. Some birds will even eat right out of your hand! In addition, you can see baby birds in the bird nursery and maybe even buy one to take home!
Visit Historic Tupelo, MS During Your Trip to Memphis, TN
Memphis is conveniently located on the Mississippi River, close to the borders of both Arkansas and Mississippi. Although Memphis has so many activities that you may not want to leave, venturing out in the surrounding area is an excellent idea for a day or afternoon trip. Tupelo, Mississippi is best known as the birthplace of Elvis Presley, but it is also a great Southern town well worth visiting.
One popular site in Tupelo is the Elvis Presley Birthplace. The little two-room house saw the birth of one of the most important musical figures that America will ever know. The house is a part of the Elvis Presley Park, which houses a museum, a memorial chapel, and a life-size statue of Elvis at age 13. The museum houses clothing, personal items, artifacts, pictures and more of Elvis’ life. This museum pays homage to Elvis’ life without the glitz and glamour of Graceland.
An interesting non-Elvis related site in Tupelo is the Tupelo Buffalo Park and Zoo. A businessman invested to create the largest buffalo herd east of the Mississippi River. In addition to the herd of buffalo, visitors will see exotic animals like kangaroos, tigers, lions, and giraffes, including an extremely rare white buffalo. Besides the animals, the zoo also contains an Indian dig site in the village of Etoukouma. Rides are available through the zoo, and small children will enjoy the Merry-Go-Round and the petting zoo. Camping is also available on site.
For a nice night out, spend the evening in historic downtown Tupelo. With a variety of authentic Southern restaurants, you can enjoy a relaxing dinner and then explore unique shops and sights downtown. Downtown contains various historical sights like the Lee County Courthouse and Lyric Theater. Visitors can also explore various Civil War sights. Depending on the night, you can catch live music in some of the downtown cafes and bars, or there might be a festival or special event going on.
Tupelo is just about an hour and a half from Memphis, but the drive through the scenic and green Mississippi countryside will be well worth it when you enjoy a day in this unique city.
