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Boulder, Colorado
Welcome to beautiful Boulder,
Colorado: a fun and unique area of attractions just waiting to be
explored!
The amazing Boulder has been part of
America since 1870, but today, offers modern and fun sights and
places of interest for kids and adults alike. Whether you're here to
learn about the town's incredible history or experience Boulder's fun
and engaging hot spots, the
memories you and your family share will be forever cherished.
Visit the discovery room at the
Boulder
History Museum to learn interesting facts about the town
you're in, or venture out into space via the The Wonders of Science
at Twenty-Ninth Street planetarium; Boulder is the start, but the
final frontier has no limit!
If
anybody in your family loves water or marine life, then the aquarium
is a must-see. The Underwater Fish Observatory displays the many fish
of the river interacting in their natural habitat. Also along the
beautiful Boulder Creek is the Millennium
Harvest House. After viewing the attractions along the
creek, take your family to see the renowned Pop-Jet fountain at the
Pearl Street Mall,
complete with entertaining street performers that will surely make a
lasting impression.
Children always seem to have a deep
energy reserve which is why Boulder is perfect for children who want
a great place to play while parents and guardians kick back and
relax. While you enjoy the scenery at the Boulder Rock Gardens, your
young ones can do exactly what Boulder intended and climb over the
many differently-sized rocks and, you guessed it, boulders! And if
Boulder's brisk weather is just a little too brisk
for your taste, try an indoor approach at the Paul Derda Rec Center,
complete with friendly staff, indoor water activities, and sports.
Finally,
what vacation would be complete without some good, old-fashioned
family fun at the Gateway
Park Fun Center?
Whether it rains or shines in Boulder, you can choose from winning
tickets and playing games at the local arcade or spending time
outdoors on the mini-golf course and batting cages.
These are only a
handful of highlights that beautiful Colorado has to offer, and your
stay in Boulder is sure to be as exciting as it is memorable. Let
your family experience the time of their lives in none other than
Boulder, Colorado!
Boston, Massachusetts
Welcome to the largest city in New
England: Boston,
Massachusetts! Boston is one of the most historic places in
America. Uncover Boston's history with your family and learn about
such events as the revolutionary tea party or the many witch hunts
that were often a part of daily life in Eastern America.
One of Boston's most exciting and
historical features is its vast array of museums, each with its own,
unique flare. With tons of museums to pick from, choosing one that's
right for you and your family will be a snap. If you're in Boston for
the kids, check out the Boston
Children's Museum with over 90 fun attractions, several of them
interactive. The Boston
Stone Zoo and New England
Aquarium are hot spots for children as well; the zoo showcases
animals from all around the world while the latter lets your children
discover marine life right from the Atlantic Ocean.
If you're in Boston for a more mature
learning experience and don't mind a touch of the macab, the Salem
Witch Museum takes you right into the heart of the sleepy, little
town where hunting witches was a typicality. While Boston is
certainly known for its past with witches, it was also known for the
famous Boston Tea Party. You can relive this historic event at the
Boston Tea Party Ships
and Museum to understand exactly what our forefathers
experienced.
Other American-themed attractions
include the Plimoth Plantation,
which teaches Bostonians about the exchanges between settlers and
Native Americans. The Freedom
Trail shows its hikers renowned American buildings including Paul
Revere's very own home. Of course, if you're more interested in the
present than the past, places like the Museum
of Science, complete with observatory, are up for exploration.
Boston also includes easygoing attractions like the colorful and
beautiful Butterfly Place,
the perfect spot to visit as your family outing comes to a delightful
close.
So, what are you waiting for? Explore
the heart of American history and come visit Boston, Massachusetts:
the cradle of liberty and modern America!
Boise City, Oklahoma
If you're looking for an interesting
and unique place to visit, then welcome to Boise City, Oklahoma! Part
of the Dust Bowl, Boise City was the only
town in America to be bombed during World War II. Nowadays,
the city offers fascinating and historical attractions for its
visitors who seek to uncover the town's incredible past.
Boise City prides itself in the
historic artifacts and attractions offered to visiting families and
its own population. Both past and modern exhibits exist. Some of
these exhibits reflect times as far back as the dinosaurs. You and
your family can see amazing attractions like Boise City's life-size,
metal apatosaurus, once known as the “brontosaurus.” If that
doesn't sate your family's love of paleontology, the Cimarron
Heritage Center surely will. Not only does this attraction offer
more exhibits on dinosaurs, but details the history of Cimarron
county and the Santa Fe Trail.
You don't have to follow the yellow
brick road to see lions and tigers and bears; all of these
fascinating creatures, along with many others, can be seen via the
different fun and engaging Boise City animal attractions. One of the
most popular places for families in Boise City is the GW
Exotic Animal Park. If you haven't seen a liger, then now is the
time! Of course, if you want to see good, old-fashioned tigers, you
can always take a Sundowner
Tiger Safari.
This beautiful Oklahoma town has many
natural attractions as well as those man-made. One such attraction is
the Black Mesa
State Park. The park contains several rare animal and plant
species. Some such species can be found around the Carl
Etling Lake, with a shoreline spanning five miles. If you're in
the mood to hike, then Black Mesa State Park is the perfect stop for
you and your kids.
If you're headed to Oklahoma, don't
forget to stop on by. The panhandle welcomes you and your family to
stay, play and learn about beautiful, historical Boise City!
