Friday, November 12, 2010

8 Great Places to Spend an Out-of-Town

Good use of your holiday, spend a great time with your family or partner to visit these places when you’re out of town. Explore more and enjoy more the world awesome stuff. Check it out!


1 ) Plymouth, Massachusetts

Plymouth is a town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. Plymouth holds a place of great prominence in American history, folklore and culture, and is known as “America’s Hometown.” Brush up on your Thanksgiving history here and enjoy the city’s many activities in honor of the original Turkey Day site. While you’re there, basking in the glow of pre-American history, visit Plimoth Plantation, a bi-cultural museum focusing on the history of the native Wampanoag people and the first colonial settlers of America.


2 ) Any Indian Casino

They’re all over this great country, and since the first Thanksgiving was the beginning of the end for the true natives of America, we should patronize their casinos in honor of the atrocities we committed early in our U.S. history. Plus, if you play long enough, you might get a Thanksgiving dinner comped, a hotel room and a few alcoholic beverages. Giving thanks, indeed.


3 ) Napa Valley, California

Napa Valley is one of the premier travel destinations in the world. Breathtaking views abound at every turn – mustard in the late winter, picturesque rolling hills planted with vineyards year-round and wineries of every stature dot the landscape. Whether you are wine tasting, dining at renowned restaurants like the French Laundry, pampering yourself with a mud bath in Calistoga, or just enjoying your stay at quaint bed & breakfasts, hotels or resorts … Napa Valley is your spot of heaven on earth.


4 ) Minneapolis, Minnesota

Minneapolis lies on both banks of the Mississippi River, just north of the river’s confluence with the Minnesota River, and adjoins Saint Paul, the state’s capital. If you’re a Black Friday shopper, why would you want anything less than the greatest and largest mall in America? So great, in fact, that it is named the Mall of America. While shopping is the main attraction, you’ll also find aquariums, theme parks, museums and even a wedding chapel.


5 ) New York, New York

New York is the most populous city in the United States, and the center of the New York metropolitan area, which is one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. A leading global city, New York exerts a powerful influence over global commerce, finance, media, culture, art, fashion, research, education, and entertainment.
Major destinations include the Empire State Building; Statue of Liberty; Ellis Island; Broadway theater productions; museums such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art; greenspaces such as Central Park and Washington Square Park; Rockefeller Center; Times Square; luxury shopping along Fifth and Madison Avenues; and events such as the Halloween Parade in Greenwich Village, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the St. Patrick’s Day parade, seasonal activities such as ice skating in Central Park in the wintertime, the Tribeca Film Festival, and free performances in Central Park at Summerstage. Special experiences outside the key tourist areas of the city include, but are not limited to the Bronx Zoo; Coney Island; and the New York Botanical Garden.


6 ) Arlington, Texas

Arlington is a city in Tarrant County, Texas (USA) within the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area. According to the 2010 census estimate, the city had an estimated population of 380,084, making it the third largest municipality in the Metroplex. Arlington is the seventh-largest city in Texas and the 49th largest city in the United States. This would be the perfect spot for Thanksgiving. A new stadium, a historically love-them-or-hate-them team and lots of blond women with Texas accents (not to mention the cheerleaders) is what you’ll find for your Thanksgiving bounty if you somehow score tickets to the game this November 25th.


7 ) Asheville, North Carolina

The Asheville area, named a must-see destination by Frommer’s, boasts a thriving arts community, diverse outdoor adventures, a vibrant and inviting downtown, numerous historic and architectural attractions, and unique shopping options. Of course you can always explore the mountains on foot with a scenic fall hike. Save on your fall getaway with our suggested free fall activities. Maximize your vacation with our fall foliage insider tips. Don’t miss out on the chance to soar like a bird above the trees on a zip line canopy tour.


8 ) Lehi, Utah

Lehi is a city in Utah County, Utah, United States. It is named after Lehi, a prophet in the Book of Mormon. The population was 19,028 at the 2000 census, while a 2008 estimate placed the population at 46,802.[3] The center of population of Utah is located in Lehi. While you may have to eat Thanksgiving dinner at a local restaurant, for the rest of your long weekend, you can check out the aptly named Thanksgiving Point Institute. Okay, so we picked this spot based solely on that fact, but it does seem appropriate. Festivities for Christmas begin at the Holiday Lights display on Friday, November 26th. There are many other attractions at this learning complex like a children’s garden, a Museum of Ancient Life and plenty of opportunities to slow down and take in life as it was before all this pesky technology.

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