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Adventure Vacation Ideas
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Are you an outdoor adventurer or thrill-seeking traveler looking for an adventure vacation? You’ll find an amazing selection of the best vacation adventures, including outdoor adventure vacations for families, or for those traveling alone, as a couple, or with friends.
Each adventure vacation destination includes a complete list of things to do, attractions, events, activities, places to stay and visitor information.
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 | Columbia, TN - Maury County is filled with beautiful, historic homes to visit. We also have the presidential home of President James K. Polk, our 11th presidient. There are two major fesitvals here - Mule Day in the spring and Southern Fried Festival in the fall. For the outdoor enthusiast, we have opportunites for hiking, biking, canoeing and much more. Visit our website for more information.
What To Expect: Favorite things to do in Columbia include sightseeing and adventure. Popular places to stay in Columbia are hotels, motels, cottages and bed & breakfasts. Costs are relatively cheap. Enjoy casual dining and barbeque restaurants.
Columbia Weather: Jan-Cold Feb-Cool Mar-Cool Apr-Mild May-Warm Jun-Hot Jul-Hot Aug-Hot Sep-Warm Oct-Mild Nov-Cool Dec-Cool
Best Time To Go: Spring and fall
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 | Wisconsin Dells, WI - Only in Wisconsin Dells
Here are 10 reasons to drive past other destinations and deposit yourself in Wisconsin Dells for your vacation. You might be able to experience all 10 in one trip, but we recommend you visit us a few times year.
•The largest concentration of indoor and outdoor waterparks in the world.
•The world’s largest and country’s only looping waterslide, Scorpion’s Tail at Noah’s Ark Waterpark.
•The world’s longest underground roller coaster tunnel, with 90-degree turn in complete darkness for added scream-factor, is the highlight of wood roller coaster Hades at Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Parks.
•The largest fleet of WWII land-to-water craft in the country, better known as DUCKS.
•The longest running outdoor show in America, the Tommy Bartlett Show, featuring water skiers and stage performers. It’s been around since 1952, when Tommy’s traveling road show first performed in the Dells.
•More holes of mini-golf than anywhere else in the state, 325 to be exact.
•Two classic Wisconsin supper clubs – Del-Bar and Field’s at the Wilderness - both designed by a protégé of Frank Lloyd Wright.
•The H.H. Bennett Studio, the original 1875 studio of famed landscape photographer Henry Hamilton Bennett, who not only made Wisconsin Dells famous with his landscape photos, but also invented stop-action photography. The evidence is in his photo of his son Ashley caught mid-air leaping from one rock bluff to another.
•The International Crane Foundation, the only place in the world where you can see all 15 species of cranes. This restored prairie-style sanctuary is on the outskirts of town.
•Circus World is home to the world’s largest collection of antique circus wagons and show vehicles, more than 200 in all. This historic site, just a short drive from Wisconsin Dells, also houses some 8,000 circus posters, with the earliest dating back to 1855.
What To Expect: Favorite things to do in Wisconsin Dells include family fun and sightseeing. Popular places to stay in Wisconsin Dells are resorts, hotels and motels. Costs are relatively below average. Enjoy casual dining and gourmet / fine dining restaurants.
Wisconsin Dells Weather: Jan-Cold Feb-Cold Mar-Cold Apr-Cool May-Mild Jun-Warm Jul-Warm Aug-Warm Sep-Mild Oct-Cool Nov-Cold Dec-Cold
Best Time To Go: Summer and fall
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 | Kissimmee, FL - So much to do! Orlando is the theme park capital of the world. With amusement parks like the Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Discovery Cove, SeaWorld, Aquatica and Wet 'n Wild, there's truly an theme park to suit everyone. The area also offers championship golf, shopping and plenty of sunshine!
What To Expect: Favorite things to do in Kissimmee include family fun and sightseeing. Popular places to stay in Kissimmee are hotels, motels and resorts. Costs are relatively cheap. Enjoy casual dining and fast food / takeout restaurants.
Kissimmee Weather: Jan-Mild Feb-Mild Mar-Warm Apr-Warm May-Hot Jun-Hot Jul-Hot Aug-Hot Sep-Hot Oct-Warm Nov-Warm Dec-Mild
Best Time To Go: Summer and spring
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 | Ft Lauderdale, FL - Discover the beach chic vibe of Greater Fort Lauderdale, with 23 miles of sun-kissed beaches and 300 miles of yacht-filled waterways. Here, luxury reaches new heights, with resort spas, luxe hotels, gourmet destinations, and designer shopping at Sawgrass Mills, the world's largest designer outlet mall. And the excitement is all yours ù from blackjack at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino to events at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Whatever you decide to do in Greater Fort Lauderdale, start planning your getaway now.
What To Expect: Favorite things to do in Ft Lauderdale include relaxation and sightseeing. Popular places to stay in Ft Lauderdale are resorts, hotels and motels. Costs are relatively average. Enjoy casual dining and gourmet / fine dining restaurants.
Ft Lauderdale Weather: Jan-Warm Feb-Warm Mar-Warm Apr-Warm May-Hot Jun-Hot Jul-Hot Aug-Hot Sep-Hot Oct-Hot Nov-Warm Dec-Warm
Best Time To Go: Winter and spring
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 | Sedona, AZ - Often called "Red Rock Country" Sedona is a four seasons playground for everyone - whether you're into history and archaeology; arts and culture; power shopping; outdoor sports; or the spiritual and metaphysical - Imagine doing all this against a backdrop of some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. Natural endowments aside, you'll also find world-class accommodations and a very good variety of dining to keep you satisfied. Escape the chaos of life, kick back, relax in Sedona, Arizona.
What To Expect: Favorite things to do in Sedona include sightseeing and adventure. Popular places to stay in Sedona are hotels, motels and resorts. Costs are relatively expensive. Enjoy gourmet / fine dining and casual dining restaurants.
Sedona Weather: Jan-Cool Feb-Cool Mar-Mild Apr-Mild May-Warm Jun-Hot Jul-Hot Aug-Hot Sep-Hot Oct-Warm Nov-Cool Dec-Cool
Best Time To Go: Spring and fall
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 | Plymouth, MA - Plymouth County’s tourism regions are divided into 4 distinct areas; Plymouth, America’s Hometown, The South Shore with it’s typically New England village greens, white-steepled churches and scenic coastal vistas, Cranberry Country where the fall harvests of these red berries create a colorful pallet only they can offer, and Metrosouth containing the County’s only city, Brockton where shoes, prizefighters and crafts make up the core of this “City of Champions” attraction and heritage.
What To Expect: Favorite things to do in Plymouth include sightseeing and family fun. Popular places to stay in Plymouth are hotels, motels, cottages and bed & breakfasts. Costs are relatively above average. Enjoy casual dining and fast food / takeout restaurants.
Plymouth Weather: Jan-Cold Feb-Cold Mar-Cold Apr-Cool May-Mild Jun-Warm Jul-Warm Aug-Warm Sep-Mild Oct-Cool Nov-Cool Dec-Cold
Best Time To Go: Summer and fall
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 | Dover, DE - Greater Dover/Kent County is a year-round getaway featuring casino gambling (including slots, table games, harness racing and sports betting), unique museums with free admission, tax-free shopping dining and entertainment, lodging from luxury to economy, nearby Amish countryside for exploring and shopping, festivals and events.
What To Expect: Favorite things to do in Dover include sightseeing and shopping. Popular places to stay in Dover are hotels, motels, campgrounds, cabins and tents. Costs are relatively cheap. Enjoy casual dining and gourmet / fine dining restaurants.
Dover Weather: Jan-Cold Feb-Cold Mar-Cool Apr-Mild May-Mild Jun-Warm Jul-Hot Aug-Warm Sep-Warm Oct-Mild Nov-Cool Dec-Cold
Best Time To Go: Summer and spring
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 | Dalton, GA - Dalton, Georgia - long known as the "Carpet Capital of the World" is beginning to make a reputation as a vacation destination for history and railroad fans. For travelers that love history and the Civil War, Dalton is a great homebase to study Sherman's Atlanta Campaign. Northwest Georgia is home to more Civil War sites than any other location outside of Virginia. Dalton is also close to a variety of Native American historical sites including both of the Cherokee National Capitals - New Echota & Red Clay. In nearby Chatsworth is the amazing Cheif Vann House built in 1802 and home to 2 generations of Cherokee chiefs. For railroad fans Dalton is quickly becoming "the" destination in North Georgia. The mainlines for the CSX and Norfolk Southern railoads run directly through downtown Dalton and actually cross each other in front of the train viewing platform at the Dalton Freight Depot and Visitors Center. Also, in Downtown Dalton you can dine in the historic 1852 Western & Atlantic Depot home today of the famous Dalton Depot Restaruant. Enjoy train wathcing as you dine from an extensive menu. Just north of Dalton in Tunnel Hill is the historic 1850 Western & Atlantic Railroad Tunnel. Built completely by hand and 1,477 feet long the tunnel was the first railroad tunnel in the south. Today, you can take a guided tour through its entire length and listen for modern trains that pass only 100 feet to north in the modern tunnel completed in 1928. Dalton is also home to dozens of bicycle trails for both road and mountain biking. Hiking trails such as the Pinhoti and Disney are just a mile or so form most of Dalton's hotels. Dalton is located just south of Chattanooga, Tennessee and 1 hour north of Metro Atlanta along I-75 at Exits 333 & 336. With dozens of wonderful hotels and dinning options all within walking distance to each other along I-75 and Walnut Avenue, Dalton is a great place to stay and see all of what North Georiga and East Tennesee have to offer.
What To Expect: Favorite things to do in Dalton include sightseeing and shopping. Popular places to stay in Dalton are hotels, motels, campgrounds, cabins and tents. Costs are relatively cheap. Enjoy casual dining and fast food / takeout restaurants.
Dalton Weather: Jan-Cold Feb-Cool Mar-Cool Apr-Mild May-Warm Jun-Hot Jul-Hot Aug-Hot Sep-Warm Oct-Mild Nov-Cool Dec-Cool
Best Time To Go: Summer and fall
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 | Quad Cities, IL - The Quad Cities is the only place where the mighty river runs east to west and the area offers affordable adventures, including: John Deere world headquarters, gaming and non-gaming riverboats, historical sites, Native American sites, museums, golf, bike paths, dining, shopping, and exciting festivals and special events. There is always something going on in the Quad Cities from festivals to year-round attractions to outdoor fun.
What To Expect: Favorite things to do in Quad Cities include sightseeing and family fun. Popular places to stay in Quad Cities are hotels, motels, campgrounds, cabins and tents. Costs are relatively below average. Enjoy casual dining and gourmet / fine dining restaurants.
Quad Cities Weather: Jan-Cold Feb-Cold Mar-Cold Apr-Cool May-Mild Jun-Warm Jul-Warm Aug-Warm Sep-Warm Oct-Cool Nov-Cold Dec-Cold
Best Time To Go: Summer and fall
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 | Holland, MI - West Michigan and specifically Holland presents a small-town destination with beaches, parks, shopping, sightseeing and recreation opportunities. Downtown Holland has been listed as one of America's dozen Distinctive Destinations, and Holland's beaches are some of the most-visited in Michigan each year. There are many recreation opportunities, from dune hikes to stand-up paddle board and kayak rentals. Unique cultural destinations like Windmill Island and Dutch Village draw visitors with old-world charm, and May's Tulip Time festival draws thousands annually.
What To Expect: Favorite things to do in Holland include sightseeing and recreation. Popular places to stay in Holland are hotels, motels, campgrounds, cabins and tents. Costs are relatively above average. Enjoy casual dining and gourmet / fine dining restaurants.
Holland Weather: Jan-Cold Feb-Cold Mar-Cold Apr-Cool May-Mild Jun-Warm Jul-Warm Aug-Warm Sep-Mild Oct-Cool Nov-Cold Dec-Cold
Best Time To Go: Summer and spring
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