But where to begin? Great Smoky Mountains National Park can be bewildering for the first-time visitor. To make the most of your time here, click on any of the links above for information to help you plan your trip to the Smokies.

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Tennessee/North Carolina

6,940,000

http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/index.htm

http://www.gatlinburg.com/things-to-do/national-park/

http://www.tnvacation.com/vendors/great_smoky_mountains_national_park/

Mission
New River Gorge National River is yours to enjoy. New River Gorge offers spectacular scenery and a wealth of recreational opportunities. The diversity of natural and historical resources found in these national park areas is being preserved as part of a larger family of more than 380 nationally significant places which make up the National Park System.
As one of nearly 300 million visitors to America’s national parks, we hope that you not only have a safe and enjoyable visit, but that you also take away a deeper understanding and appreciation of your role as stewards of these special places

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New River Gorge National River

southern West Virginia

1,212,854

http://www.nps.gov/neri

http://www.visitwv.com/companies/165/176

Guided tours and presentations feature historic sites, interactive exhibits, art displays, 70-mm films, parks and gardens. Also featured are the largest genealogy library of its kind in the world and the renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. Enjoy all of this in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City. Tours are available in more than 30 languages at some locations at no charge to you. Restaurants and catering facilities are available to help enhance your visit as well. Whether you are visiting for the first time or coming back to enjoy Temple Square again we welcome you!

for more information:

http://www.visittemplesquare.com/

http://www.utah.com/mormon/temple_square.htm

Trek through the treetops on Sky Hike, the nation’s largest adventure course.
Take a skyride to the top of Stone Mountain and get an up-close look at the Stone Mountain Carving.
Ride a scenic train around the mountain.
Stay at the Marriott Stone Mountain Inn or Evergreen Marriott resort, or spend the night in a tent or your RV at the largest Georgia campground.
Let Stone Mountain plan and host your company picnic or family reunion at a covered outdoor pavilion.
End your day at the world’s largest laser light show featuring a fantastic fireworks finale!

Stone Mountain is open year-round, but attraction hours vary by season. Check our hours of operations and events calendar for schedules on the date(s) of your visit. Buy annual attraction passes online and be sure to check out our special offers and vacation packages.

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http://www.stonemountainpark.com/

http://www.atlanta.net/visitors/stone-

Tourists and locals alike are attracted to the vibrant energy and exciting atmosphere in Times Square. The bright lights and animated advertisements (known as “Spectaculars” and “Jumbotrons”) radiating across buildings throughout Times Square NYC are not only a brilliant sight to behold, they are required of business owners in the area per zoning ordinances.

Times Square is a hub of entertainment and home to famous Broadway theaters featuring some of the most popular productions in history like Wicked and Jersey Boys. There are also many affordable motels and upscale hotels in Times Square, as well as abundant restaurants, nightclubs, bars, music venues, and quality shops catering mainly to tourists. With so much to see and do in the neighborhood, the streets in Times Square are abuzz at every hour of the day and night.

Times Square

Manhattan/New York City

37,600,000

http://www.timessquarenyc.org/

http://timessquare.com/

http://timessquare.nyctourist.com/

The aquarium tells the story of the river, from its headwaters to its entry to the Gulf of Mexico. Exhibits cover Gulf of Mexico saltwater species from a variety of habitats, including surf zone, shallow waters, coral reefs, open ocean, and deep ocean. The highlight of the aquarium is a 285,000 gallon shark tank with a 38-foot-wide viewing window.

Other features include the Gulf Coast exhibit, with estuarine species, an authentic shrimp boat, an artificial coral reef teeming with life, the exciting walk-through moray eel tunnel, and a combined ray and shorebird exhibit. A stop at the Shark Reef Cafe and the Aquarium gift shop will satisfy shopping and dining needs.

Admission & Park Hours
Admission to the Rio Grande Botanic Garden & Aquarium

Age 13 to 64: $7
Age 65 and older: $3
Age 3 to 12: $3
Children 2 and under are free

Combo Admission to the Botanic Garden, Aquarium and Zoo
Same day combo tickets to visit all three facilities are sold until noon every day. Combo tickets include unlimited train rides on the Rio Line, which travels between the Aquarium/Garden and the Zoo, and the Thunderbird Express, which makes a loop around the Zoo. Combo tickets may be purchased exclusively from cashiers located at the front entrances of the Aquarium, Botanic Garden and Zoo.

Age 13 – 64: $12
Age 65 and older: $5
Age 3 – 12: $5
Children 2 and under are free

Park Hours

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Sunday.
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Saturday and Sunday, June through August.

Albuquerque Biological Park (BioPark)

Albuquerque, NM

1,123,000

http://www.cabq.gov/biopark/

http://www.bioparksociety.org/aquarium

 

 

Mall of America has earned a national reputation for entertaining guests. From musical acts to celebrity book signings to fashion shows, Mall of America is the Hollywood of the Midwest. Along with coverage in many national and local broadcast and print media outlets, Mall of America has been featured on the Discovery Channel, Travel Channel and TLC. By hosting more than 400 events each year, the Mall has become the place where fans can meet and greet their favorite celebrities or take part in interactive, one-of-a-kind events.
Mall of America® Community

Mall of America has been described as a city within a city. Along with an extensive range of retail, restaurants and entertainment, there are many unique features to Mall of America likely to be found in any community.
Education

Metropolitan Learning Alliance – A mall campus available for high school students from four-area school districts offering courses specific to careers in visual arts, law enforcement, hospitality, retail management and business.

South Hennepin Adult Programs in Education (SHAPE) – Offers classes in adult basic education and English as a second language.
Fitness

Every day, hundreds of mall walkers use the Mall as a place to exercise and socialize with fellow walkers. Thousands of individuals have registered for the MOA Mall Stars walking club.
Marriage

Every day, hundreds of mall walkers use the Mall as a place to exercise and socialize with fellow walkers. Thousands of individuals have registered for the MOA Mall Stars walking club.
Safety

Mall of America Security: State-of-the-art technology, along with a well-trained security staff recognized world-wide, allow the mall to provide a safe, secure environment for its guests.

Bloomington Patrol Office: Bloomington police officers work hand in hand with retailers to prevent retail crime and offer expanded services to Mall of America guests with an on-site substation.
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Mall of America

Bloomington, MN

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40,000,000

http://www.mallofamerica.com/

http://www.bloomingtonmn.org/page/1/mall-of-america.jsp

Although Yellowstone attracts about three million visitors every year, chances are — unless you spend your entire trip at Old Faithful — you won’t see much of them. Yellowstone’s 2,221,766 acres sweep from the northwest corner of Wyoming onto the edges of Idaho and Montana, offering plenty of untouched territory to explore. And while that may seem daunting at first, just remember that you can always come back.

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Tours to United States, offers information that the White House was once burned down by the marauding Britishers only to be given an altogether new sheen, to be true to its name.

White House, located in United States, North America, offers an insight into the history and the power culture present in the corridors of power in United States, North America. White House has an Oval office which is the office of the President of United States, North America. Oval Office can be metaphorically called as the most important and significant seat of power in United States, North America from where all the domestic and foreign Policy decisions are taken which have wide ranging ramifications. It would be an exercise of great pleasure if the tourists undertake a tour of the White House, located in United States, North America.

A visit to Tours to United States, offers traveltour booking and travel packages to the White House, located in United States, North America.WhiteHouse.gov is the official web site for the White House

The park also has “classic” amusement rides for kids and adults, including the Frog Hopper, Dodgem Cars, the Python Family Roller Coaster, the Super Slide, the Tempest, bumper and pedal boats on Lake Como and much more! In the last few years, Coney Island has added six new rides including The Scream Machine, The Frog Hopper, Rock-O-Planes, Turtle Parade, River Runner, and new in 2011, the Swing-a-Round. Other attractions like Coney’s Mining Town and the EuroBungy Dome have also brought new and fun experiences to the park.

Live stage shows return every year to entertain the whole family. Historic Moonlite Gardens and Moonlite Pavilion are available for weddings, reunions and other formal events. Each year, Parkers Grove host hundreds of company picnics that range from 100-7,000 people.CONEYISLAND.COM is the official website of CONEY ISLAND, USA