AMERICA'S BEST PLACES : : :
Don’t let your vacation itinerary exhaust you. Relax in friendly towns with easy
to navigate airports and once-in-a-lifetime adventures. Check out 10 top-spots for laid-
back fun such as the Arizona River Runners’
raft trip through the Grand Canyon depicted
on our cover.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, CO : : :
Think you can’t afford a vacation this year? Think again. Colorado Springs’s scenic location, healing waters and ample outdoor adventures have lured tourists for more
than a century. It’s a big city now with food and lodging options for every budget.
Once you’re there, the fun is free. Consider these ten priceless pursuits.
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MEDFORD, OR : : :
Medford sits smack dab in the middle of the Rogue River Valley an area long known for fruit orchards, wineries and artisan food products. Now it’s establishing a new claim to fame as a retirement haven where taxes and cost of living are low, and the recreational options plentiful.
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TUCSON, AZ : : :
There’s more to Tucson than clear desert skies, staggering mountain views and a
bone-warming climate. This trendy college town with a Mexican-American vibe is home to some of the nation’s most unique experiences. Here are seven things every Tucson visitor should see and do.
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SPOTLIGHT : : : Helena, Montana
The place we now know as Helena, Montana benefits from a rich landscape.
It’s a land of many treasures. Some more visible than others.
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CHICO, CA : : :
Wide skies, open farmlands, a ring of mountains and one of the nation’s largest city parks combine to inspire an eco-conciousness in the citizens of this college town.
As a result, a friendly, laid-back community spawns an array of environmentally
friendly businesses.
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MIDLAND/ODESSA, TX : : :
Replicas of Stonehenge and Shakespeare’s Old Globe Theater are among the quirky attractions visitors encounter in Texas’s oil-rich Permian Basin. Other more location-centric must-sees include President George W. Bush’s childhood home, the football stadium made famous in Friday Night Lights and the eclectic Museum of the Southwest.
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VANCOUVER, BC : : :
This hip oceanside community attracts international attention as the site of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. With a moderate climate and recreation options that stretch from sea to sky and include the possibility of summer snow skiing, this bustling cosmopolitan city emerges a worthy destination in every season.
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UTAH : : :
Ready for its Close-up. Hollywood’s love affair with the Beehive State began long before Robert Redford played the Sundance Kid and helped found a film festival. From John Wayne-Westerns to the High School Musical series, movies of all kinds credit Utah as an exceptional location.
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CEDAR RAPIDS, IA : : :
After the Flood: Still Standing but Not Standing Still. Just a year-and-a-half after a flood so disastrous it was dubbed “Iowa’s Katrina,” Cedar Rapids emerges as a bastion of optimism fueled by cooperation, a can-do spirit and a commitment to preserve the community’s unique art and culture.
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SLO, CA : : :
BACK ROAD BONANZA
Halfway between the snarl of SoCal and the Bay Area’s bustle, life plays out
at aslow pace in San Luis Obispo County. From its wide-open beaches to
winding country roads, this slice of heaven on earth makes an ideal vacation
destination for Californians or anybody else inkling for an authentic taste
of theGolden State.
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SIOUX FALLS, SD : : :
AMAZING DAYS ON THE PRARIE
Sioux Falls, South Dakota is one of those hometowns of the heartland where
people smile at strangers, are unfailingly polite, and seemingly appreciate the
good things they’ve got going. Visitors avail themselves of plenty of diversions
including those revealing the real story about Laura Ingalls Wilder and her
little houseon the prairie.
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TRI-CITIES, WA : : :
AN EXCEPTIONAL GROWING CLIMATE
This high-desert area affirms the theory that good things come in threes.
The distinct communities of Pasco, Richland and Kennewick, Washington all
benefit from a pleasant setting near the confluence of the Columbia, Yakima
and Snake rivers. Each presents unique advantages that combine to create an
enviable business and leisure environment.
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VENTURA, CA : : :
SURF CITY HIP MEETS OLD WORLD CHARM
Can’t afford a Mediterranean romp this summer? Head to Ventura.
The classicCalifornia beach town, just 70 miles from L.A.,
offers plenty of Old World adventure beyond the sand and surf.
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FLATHEAD, MT : : :
THE LURE OF A MONTANA STATE OF MIND
This gateway to Glacier National Park is a must-see in its own right. Here,
amid a landscape much unchanged since Lewis and Clark crossed the
continent more than two hundred years ago, visitors find a cultural gold mine.
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MONTEREY, CA : : :
AQUARIUM OFFERS EFFORTLESS, ENTERTAINING EDUCATION
The world-class aquarium remains the top attraction on equally
legendary Cannery Row. As it celebrates its 25th anniversary, it
continues to build on Monterey’s storied past while conveying
a vital message for current visitors and future generations.
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OREGON : : :
CELEBRATING 150 YEARS OF ADVENTURE
From the rugged Pacific coastline to the soaring Cascade Mountains,
from lush redwood rain forests, to the dramatically austere high desert,
Oregon’s diverse geography offers something for everyone. Check out
these five top-notch Oregon adventures, and plan your own special
sesquicentennial getaway.
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