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Welcome to Boston! The City of Boston hosts over 12 million annual visitors from across the country and around the globe. This vibrant, thriving city is renowned for its cultural facilities, world-class educational institutions, champion sports franchises, as well as its place at the very forefront of American history. Tourism is one of New England's largest industries; as the region's social and commercial "hub", Boston is willing to accommodate and entertain you as few other cities can.
Freedom Trail
Due to its size, Boston is a very accessible city, but it may be that its reputation as a walking city relies on the creation of one of America's first historic walking tours, The Freedom Trail.
Museums
Experience art from Ancient Egyptian to Contemporary at The Museum of Fine Arts or The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Kids will enjoy exhibits focused on arts, culture and science at The Children's Museum. And the Museum of Science offers hands-on exhibits, laser shows and IMAX films that are fun for all ages.
Sports
In Boston, enthusiasm for sports is vital to the city's character.
Fans are especially fond of Fenway Park, home of the 2004 World Champion Boston Red Sox. From November to January, the National Football League's three time Champion New England Patriots draw sell-out crowds to Gillette Stadium just outside of Boston. Another draw to Gillette is the New England Revolution, the region's Major League Soccer Team.
Boston fans are also passionate about the Boston Celtics, who once ruled basketball as no team ever dominated a sport by winning 17 world championships. Competing for pennant space on the rafters of the TD Banknorth Garden are the Bruins, winners of five Stanley Cup Championships.
| | | |  Charlotte, NC
Captivating, Colorful, and Cosmopolitan, Charlotte NC is eager to introduce itself to you. With character to spare, it's no secret that Charlotte delivers cultural distractions and attractions, dining and nightlife for every persuasion, and a Southern ambiance all its own.
More than just the nation's second largest financial center, Charlotte's changing face will surprise you. As a magnet for progressive growth and smart development these days, the Queen City finds itself welcoming more and more new faces—both visitors and residents alike. So meet Charlotte, North Carolina and explore all the wonderful and unforgettable attributes it has to offer. You'll be a fan of this winning city in no time.
Exciting, entertaining, and exhilarating, Charlotte has an itinerary of fun waiting for you. Take advantage of Charlotte events and Charlotte activities that appeal to the sports fan, which range from the NFL, to the NBA, to the PGA, NASCAR, and beyond, are a sports enthusiast’s paradise.
Unmatched Charlotte attractions like the U.S. National Whitewater Center and the Billy Graham Library are truly one of a kind. And family-friendly destinations like Discovery Place and ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center are sure to excite. See how Charlotte’s attractions aplenty can enrich your next visit.
Charlotte’s got game. Take in expertly manicured greens or root for the home team under a picture-perfect Carolina blue sky. From the rapids at the U.S. National Whitewater Center to 180 mph thrills at Lowe’s Motor Speedway, Charlotte’s recreational pursuits are ample and impressive.
| | | |  Chicago, IL
You’ll find magic in such sparkling Chicago attractions as Navy Pier – the Midwest’s top tourist destination – and its boardwalk, 150-foot Ferris wheel, boat and segway tours, and countless dining or shopping options. Millennium Park offers dazzling music, art, landscape design and architecture – including the mammoth stainless-steel Cloud Gate sculpture – plus ice skating in the winter, splashing around in the interactive Crown Fountain during summer, and alfresco dining from spring to fall.
Chicago is often called a friendly city – and you’ll agree when you accept the city’s warm invitation to sample such free attractions as Lincoln Park Zoo, home to more than 1,000 mammals, reptiles, and birds. Enjoy the peaceful gardens under glass at Garfield Park Conservatory and Lincoln Park Conservatory, or take in one of the free performances at Navy Pier. To make sure you don’t miss out on anything the city has to offer, make your very first stop the Chicago Cultural Center - Chicago's Architectural Showplace for the Lively and Visual Arts and the city's official Visitor Center.
Our classes are held in the Chicago suburb of Naperville.
Each year, millions of people visit Lisle/Naperville to enjoy our unique blend of big-city amenities and small-town charm. Naperville's quaint downtown offers an array of shopping, dining and cultural activities to fit every budget. From well-known retail stores to unique boutiques, Naperville's eclectic mix of shops beckons even the most hesitant shopper.
World-class parks and unique cultural opportunities make Naperville the destination of choice for both residents and visitors. On a nice day, thousands of people come into town to stroll along the picturesque Riverwalk, frolic at Centennial Beach or enjoy a free outdoor concert.
| | | |  Dallas, TX
With many entertainment districts within a short distance of downtown, Dallas provide local history mixed with a melting pot of arts, culture, dining and more.
Dallas is the# 1 shopping destination in Texas. With the finest in Southern hospitality, the Dallas area offers more than 70,000 hotel rooms ranging from first-class luxury to family pricing.
Shopping and Dallas are synonymous! Not only is Dallas home to the internationally recognized specialty store Neiman Marcus, it is the site of America’s oldest planned shopping center, Highland Park Village. From unique boutiques to premier shopping malls, Dallas breathes style. Dallas is also home to the largest contiguous urban arts district in the country. All over the city you’ll find historic museums, beautiful architecture, rare collections of artwork and stirring performances.
Dallas boasts the largest contiguous urban arts district in the nation, top museums, performance halls and award-winning architectural designs, arts and culture. The festivals, exhibitions, shows and performances featured in the city throughout the year are sure to enhance any trip to Dallas. It’s no wonder New York Magazine ranked the Dallas area as the No. 1 city worldwide for art lovers.
If you're looking for a sports town, look no further than Dallas. A team from each of the five major professional sports calls the area home, and residents and visitors enjoy an abundance of exciting collegiate, Olympic and amateur sporting events as well.
| | | |  Nashville, TN
There's a place where MUSIC lives. A place where music hangs its hat and puts its feet up on the furniture. A place where people don't just talk about SONGS and CDs and lyrics, but live them night and day. That place is Nashville, MUSIC CITY. Nashville is also a place to visit throughout the year with ideal climates for all seasons.
Visit Music City year-round:
Spring is a delightful time in Middle Tennessee as the rolling hills are a lush, vibrant green. Because of the mild climate found, many plants are well suited for the area including tulips, azaleas, irises, magnolias and dogwoods. Days are warm while evenings can be chilly.
Summer is ablaze with many concert festivals in Music City. Several nights during the week you'll find live outdoor concerts scattered around town. Midday can be very warm as the humidity tends to be higher in the summer months. Light clothing and sunscreen is recommended for the full season.
Fall is a celebrated time throughout Tennessee. Visitors come from all over to see the annual changing of the leaves in mid-October. Days are warm and pleasant. Evenings require a sweater or light jacket. Since the weather is changeable, layered clothing is a good idea to accommodate sunny days and cooler nights.
Winter is a great time to visit the city's many attractions decked out in their holiday finery as Nashville truly shines throughout the winter with millions of twinkling lights. Although the climate is mild, winter temperatures do range from cool to cold. If a snowfall occurs, it is usually in January or February and is seldom heavy.
| | | |  Seattle, WA
Imagine yourself sitting in a park on the Seattle waterfront, a double-tall latte and a marionberry scone close at hand. The snowy peaks of the Olympic Mountains shimmer on the far side of Puget Sound, while ferryboats come and go across Elliott Bay. It's a summer day, and the sun is shining. (Hey, as long as we're dreaming, why not dream big?) It just doesn't get much better than this, unless, of course, you swap the latte for a microbrew and catch a 9:30pm summer sunset. No wonder people love this town so much.
A visit to Seattle just isn't complete without a trip to the Space Needle. Journey skyward for amazing views, fine dining and an experience you'll never forget. At a height of 605', the Space Needle boasts fabulous 360 degree views that include Mt. Rainier, Puget Sound, the Olympic and Cascade Mountains, the beautiful city of Seattle and beyond.
The Space Needle is located next to the Pacific Science Center and the Experience Music Project. Take the Seattle Center Monorail to the Space Needle from Westlake Center in Downtown Seattle. Live the View! The Observation Deck, SpaceBase gift shop and SkyCity restaurant are open 365 days a year.
Experience flight as you never have before. Step into the Personal Courage Wing and experience stories of courage as told through a collection of 28 fighter aircraft in a setting that will simply amaze you. In the steel and glass Great Gallery, the history of aviation soars past, with dozens of full-size aircraft flying in formation six stories above. Sit in the cockpit of a real SR-71 Blackbird or F/A-18 Hornet. Board America's first presidential jet Air Force One. Climb aboard the sleek Concorde. Step back 95 years in the magnificently restored Red Barn, birthplace of The Boeing Company. From hands-on kid's workshops, to fly-ins, to interaction with the people who made aviation history, The Museum of Flight has something to offer every member of your family or group. Come experience the story of flight from the dawn of aviation to the Space Age.
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