USA Travel Places

The Grand Canyon

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Carved out by the Colorado River, the Grand Canyon (nearly 1,500 m deep) is the most spectacular gorge in the world. Located in the state of Arizona, it cuts across the Grand Canyon National Park. Its horizontal strata retrace the geological history of the past 2 billion years. There are also prehistoric traces of human … Read more

Bourbon Street

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Bourbon Street is the core of New Orleans’ nightlife. It is a street that runs the length of the historic French Quarter, and is lined with bars, nightclubs, and souvenir shops. For parents traveling with children – beware – there are also a number of strip clubs along Bourbon Street that are not discreet in … Read more

Salt Lake Temple

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Salt Lake

Introduction

Temple Square in Salt Lake City, is Utah’s most popular tourist destination. Three downtown city blocks in Salt Lake City host nearly 20 attractions related to Mormon pioneer history and genealogy. These include the Salt Lake Temple, the Tabernacle, and the Family History Library. This means that visitors can see all or most of these attractions in a relatively short period. Parking availability in the immediate downtown area of Salt Lake City is limited, and the rates can be expensive. Consider using public transportation instead of parking near Temple Square. The Utah Transit Authority operates numerous bus routes and rail lines in the area.

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Salt Lake

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Universal Orlando Resort

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Resort

Introduction Universal Orlando Resort is a theme park, entertainment district, and vacation resort located in south Orlando, Fla., featuring two theme parks, stores, restaurants, nightclubs, entertainment venues, and three resort hotels. The resort is owned through a complex corporate partnership that includes Blackstone Capital Partners and NBC Universal Inc. In 2006, Universal Orlando Resort’s two … Read more

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

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Lake

Introduction

Lake Mead National Recreation Area is a startling contrast of desert and water, mountains and canyons, primitive backcountry, and busy marinas. Dams that back up the Colorado River as it flows through one of the hottest, driest regions on earth created Lake Mead and Mohave. Established as America’s first national recreation area, it is a destination for millions of visitors who flock to the desert for boating, fishing, swimming, and water skiing. Attracted at first by the cool, refreshing water, visitors find other unexpected rewards. The quiet, stark beauty of the Mojave Desert with its dramatic exposed geology and the surprising abundance of specially adapted plants and animals offers a variety of experiences for everyone.

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lake mead

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