America the beautiful

[LORITHECHICK]

I thought I would start this thread...not really vacation thread but tell us what there is to see/do in your town. Folks may not know about all the beautiful/fun places America has to offer...so why not tell them
Big or Small...

Please write the name of the town/state

Since I started this thread I'll go first:

Vacaville, CA: One of the newest things to do here is our Nut Tree Family Park
It's got amusement rides, a video arcade and several restaurants and shops around it...free admission but rides do cost.
We've got a small museum in our downtown.
Many farms with horses, cows and alpaca's...grapes too.
We've also got factory store outlets all in one area, people come from all over the world to go shopping here.
We have our own radio station KUIC

[utkd29]

Nashville, TN~ There are several things to do downtown. The country music hall of fame is really neat. When the Titans came for football that was a big plus for us. There are lots of small pubs with live music (country) downtown also. Other than that, just malls and more malls!

[Cpogie]

http://www.bigbearchamber.com/


Big Bear Lake, Calif.

2 Ski resorts, Snow Summit and Bear Mountain, both have fantastic views of the lake while you ski.

Lake...with Skiing, Boating, Para Sailing, Jet Skiing, Sailboats, Boat rentals, and a Swim Beach.
Fishing for Rainbow Trout, Large and Small Mouth Bass, Cat Fish, Crappie, and the dreaded Carp.

Magic Mountain for the kids, with an Inner Tube run, and Fast Tract.

Hiking Trails galore.
Bird watching, including the Bald Eagle's in winter.
Lots of places to stay in and around the lake, Cabins, Motels, and Hotels.
Small Village with lots of small shops & 2 Movie Theatres.
Lots of fast food places and a few good restaurants.
Holcomb Valley...like being in a whole different world, where the Gold Miners Mined Gold.

[LORITHECHICK]

I'm just bumping this so other's will see it and hopefully participate :)

[mom2fussbudgets]

I live in Tulsa, OK--the oil capitol of the world.

Here's Tulsa's Wikipedia link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulsa,_Oklahoma

Tulsa is home to both Philbrook and Gilcrease Art museums.

Lessee, other things to do:

Fair Meadows (horse racing), Cherokee Casino and Resort, Southern Hills Country Club (the site of three U.S. Open Championships, four PGA Championships, and seven other major championships), Big Splash Water Park, Riverparks, and The Tulsa Zoo. In addition, Tulsa has a ton of restaurants and a performing arts center.

[LORITHECHICK]

I can't believe more people didn't post here about their towns...evey town is special in it's own way :)
c'mon you guys

[momsangel]

Our town consists of 1 red light, a local grocery store and a few little stores.
Its known as LAND OF THE LAKES, everywhere you turn is a lake.
Its just natural beauty here,to DO things you have to travel to Gainseville,Jacksonville,or St.Augustine....

Sorry thats about all I can offer;)

[mom363546]

Theres not awhole lot to do around here! Rhonda Vincent was born and raised here but other than that there are only about 150 population. when Rhonda comes home shes just like the rest of us down home country folk.

I was trying to think of some great attraction to our area but unless you like corn and wheat fields there not a whole lot to do. Kirksville is our closest town were we do have a couple nice colleges we have Truman state University and kcom medical college but thats about it. Heck were lucky to have a walmart close by and recently we got a Ruby tuesday and Home Depot Wow we are really moving up in the world! LOL!! :)

[caryn]

I live in Carthage, Missouri

Home of the Precious Moments Chapel and various other things Sam Butcher has put in.

We also have a Civil War Museum, an old courthouse that has paintings in it, the Battle of Carthage Site, and a museum called Powers Museum that changes it's display quite often.

Those are just a few of the things that come to mind. We are also headquarters for Leggett & Platt company and have several Schreiber Cheese plants as well as Butterball Turkey.

We also have a Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary here that has a wonderful Christmas Display. People drive far and wide to see it. They also have a seminary for priests which is primarily Vietnamease.

Check us out:
http://www.carthagechamber.com/

[momsangel]

your town sounds very interesting:)

[LORITHECHICK]

They all sound interesting...even if there is only one red light...if it were green we would have missed it...LOL:)

[mood4amelody]

I'll have to dig a little to get some info on the town - all I have now are just vague rememberences of what I've heard about it, but I'll try to work on it! We have an Indian Princess grave, but I'm not sure of the history, and this was were Fort Des Moines was originally located. The town was mapped out and planned by Joseph Smith before the L.D.S. were driven from Nauvoo, IL.

We have a Post Office, Casey's, Smurf's Bar and Grill (best burgers & ribs!), Double Dipper Drive In (combo icecream shop/diner/laundry mat/pinball, pool and video rental -all videos are VHS and pre-date 1991!! ) Also, a rather new edition: The Mt. Idy Tatoo Parlor. There is a home based consignment shop in town as well. There used to be a game farm/feed store, but they closed up. We have one 3-way stop and the speed limit in town is 25. Also, Montrose Public Library and a firestation. The town is right on the Mississippi River. There are eagles every year, some decent fishing, and lots of other bird varieties to see. Last summer a bunch of college kids came floating down the river in bizarre home made water craft (when I get my puter & printer going I'll post pics) and the did a little variety show at Riverside Park.

[LORITHECHICK]

I like the Double Dipper Drive In place that sounds cool...

[mood4amelody]

I like the Double Dipper Drive In place that sounds cool...

It's totally awesome if your into old farmers in bib overalls!! lol We like to go there once in a while in the summer for ice cream, but they raised the prices so much we don't eat there anymore. :(

[LORITHECHICK]

...bib overalls...uh, it's a visual...made me smile

[kuanyin1]

I live in Freeport, IL...about the only major claim to fame is that one of the LIncoln-Douglas Debates took place here.

We have a movie theater, bowling alley, playhouse, a skate park, a raceway, parks, plenty of bars, and a brand new Super Walmart.

http://www.ci.freeport.il.us/

[Cpogie]

I live in Freeport, IL...about the only major claim to fame is that one of the LIncoln-Douglas Debates took place here.

We have a movie theater, bowling alley, playhouse, a skate park, a raceway, parks, plenty of bars, and a brand new Super Walmart.

http://www.ci.freeport.il.us/

Great idea to include a web site of your city, I just added our local Chamber Of Commerce.

[mood4amelody]

I live in Freeport, IL...about the only major claim to fame is that one of the LIncoln-Douglas Debates took place here.

We have a movie theater, bowling alley, playhouse, a skate park, a raceway, parks, plenty of bars, and a brand new Super Walmart.

http://www.ci.freeport.il.us/

I've an ex-MIL originally from Freeport, IL!!! She used to be a Fritz, I think.....

[mood4amelody]

Oh, yeah, in Montrose, it's not pronounced like Mon-Troze like normal people or Sammy Hagar would pronounce it. Here the natives say it like Mont Rose, but kinda ran together. LOL

[jeanneparrot]

Philadelphia, PA - The City of Brotherly Love - famous for cheesesteaks, the Liberty Bell, pretzels, Ride the Ducks, Independence Hall, Four Seasons Hotel, Liberty One, shopping, Penn's Landing, The Constitution Center, scrapple, The Philadelphia Convention Center, Drexel University, University of Pennsylvania, LaSalle University, Temple University, South Street, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (voted #1 in the USA), Philadelphia Phillies, Eagles, 76rs, Flyers, Phantoms, Philadelphia Water Works restaurant, Craig Laban (famous food writer - philly.com), Philadelphia Magazine, Michael Nutter-Mayor of Philly, The Italian Market, Geno's & Pat's STeaks, Walt Whitman Bridge, and last but not least, the big statue of William Penn....

[mood4amelody]

Did I mention we have the one and only Dave's Old Fashioned Meats?? :rolleyes: And, I know I forgot to say there is a small bank branch here, too! Tourist are rolling in!

[Wallaroo]

Hardwicke Bay;South Australia;Australia - Gods playground for those who want a seachange. Sun,surf,swimming,boating,sailing,fishing,nice people,great safe spot for the kids - what more could want.Kick back,relax and watch the world go by. :cool:

[kuanyin1]

Hardwicke Bay;South Australia;Australia - Gods playground for those who want a seachange. Sun,surf,swimming,boating,sailing,fishing,nice people,great safe spot for the kids - what more could want.Kick back,relax and watch the world go by. :cool:

Cool, my family lived in WA (Perth and Bunbury) in the early 80s. I really liked it in Australia.

[LORITHECHICK]

I love this thread...:)

[LORITHECHICK]

Please somebody say something...

[mood4amelody]

Got my scanner/printer up again, but it's kinda hard to post anything that you can really see ..... :rolleyes: When they get the jpeg fixed on the site, I'll post the homemade watercraft the college kids rode down in last Summer.

[LORITHECHICK]

This thread needed a bump...please refer to the original question, I respectfully await your description of your town...;)

[YMCA MOM]

I'm in Sunland, CA -- which is about 20 - 30 min north of Los Angeles !

In our "immediate" area, we have a recreation area called
Hansen Dam . There is a giant swimming pool with water slides,
a fishing / boating pond, and down in the middle of it all is
Equestrian Trails .

And within an hour's drive of my town you have :
**all Major Theme Parks
( disneyland, magic mtn, knotts, universal studios, etc)

** The Mountains
** The Desert
** The Beaches

I consider myself very lucky to be where I am !

Dont know if it has made national news or not, but our little
town has been fighting a Home Depot from invading our town .
This has been going on the last 4 yrs because Home Depot isnt
playing by the rules ! To read more about our fight , here is the link :

http://www.no2homedepot.com/

[Cpogie]

I'm in Sunland, CA -- which is about 20 - 30 min north of Los Angeles !

In our "immediate" area, we have a recreation area called
Hansen Dam . There is a giant swimming pool with water slides,
a fishing / boating pond, and down in the middle of it all is
Equestrian Trails .

And within an hour's drive of my town you have :
**all Major Theme Parks
( disneyland, magic mtn, knotts, universal studios, etc)

** The Mountains
** The Desert
** The Beaches

I consider myself very lucky to be where I am !

Dont know if it has made national news or not, but our little
town has been fighting a Home Depot from invading our town .
This has been going on the last 4 yrs because Home Depot isnt
playing by the rules ! To read more about our fight , here is the link :

http://www.no2homedepot.com/

Hi, I too lived in Sunland for many years, then Tujunga, in Seven Hills on Owens Place, so I know the area very well. Where are you in Sunland, near what?
Yes, I heard about the Home Depot...I wonder who will win this, hate to see an empty store, but I hated that Kmart! I wished it was a Target!

[LORITHECHICK]

Sunland sounds like a great place to live...I'll have to do more research on it...thanks for posting...:)

[giraf98]

I decided to be lazy.......:o :D

Here is my city:


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln,_Nebraska

[Cpogie]

Sunland sounds like a great place to live...I'll have to do more research on it...thanks for posting...:)

It use to be a nice city to live in until a certain nationality took over that city, the next one over, Tujunga, and the next one to that, La Crescenta...

[othermo]

Louisville,Ky.
We have Churchill Downs race tract..Ky Derby first Sat in May. Has a museum open year round at the track. Louisville Slugger Bats are made downtown has a giant bat outside the building with tour of baseball stuff and see the bats made. Ali musem all his boxing stuff...beautiful new building..skate park. Louisville Bats -stadium down on river front...big park on the Ohio River..University of Louisville..Huge fireworks for the derby celebration in April...has fireworks cascading off bridge..

[LORITHECHICK]

I decided to be lazy.......:o :D

Here is my city:


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln,_Nebraska

Well, atleast...and I mean atleast, you responded...Lincoln NB...described by wikipedia...nice...very nice.

[LORITHECHICK]

It use to be a nice city to live in until a certain nationality took over that city, the next one over, Tujunga, and the next one to that, La Crescenta...

Carol...my my...you sound a tad, no alot...uh what's that word...um...

[LORITHECHICK]

Louisville,Ky.
We have Churchill Downs race tract..Ky Derby first Sat in May. Has a museum open year round at the track. Louisville Slugger Bats are made downtown has a giant bat outside the building with tour of baseball stuff and see the bats made. Ali musem all his boxing stuff...beautiful new building..skate park. Louisville Bats -stadium down on river front...big park on the Ohio River..University of Louisville..Huge fireworks for the derby celebration in April...has fireworks cascading off bridge..

Great report for your city...thank you!:)

[twowhit]

Grants Pass, Oregon - here’s a link to our town. www.grantspasschamber.org/ There’s quite a few “pages” here about different things to do, & some great photo pages - check them all out.
We don’t live in town (we’re out in the “country”) & seldom go there, but it’s a great place for tourists. Grants Pass is a historic town with lots of antique shops. There’s a Grower’s Market twice a week, & an Artisian & Crafters Market on Saturdays. A Historical Museum & an Art Museum, & several art galleries. Two parks on the river, & several smaller parks. Wildlife Images (wild animals) Rehabilitation Center is a great place to tour.
We’re in a big valley here, surrounded by the Siskiyou, Cascade and Coastal Mountain ranges. The Rogue River, which runs through town, also goes through “wild & scenic” sections that feature narrow canyons & class 4 whitewater rapids, & is popular with rafters & kayakers. Not far from Grants Pass are the Illinois and Applegate Rivers and beautiful lakes and streams. There are lots of places to hike, fish, camp, play golf, or just about any outdoor activity.
Less than a 2 hour drive west is Oregon Caves National Monument, the Redwood Nat’l forest, & the beautiful rugged Oregon coast. Less than 2 hours driving east is Crater Lake Nat’l Park, as well as several other high mountain lakes. About an hour away is Ashland, known for its Oregon Shakespeare Festival and Mt. Ashland ski resort, & Jacksonville, known for the Britt Music Festivals every weekend during June-mid Sept.

[LORITHECHICK]

Twowhit...I got chills just reading what you wrote...it sounds like such a wonderful place to take a vacation...sightsee and appreciate our great country....thank you!

[giraf98]

Well, atleast...and I mean atleast, you responded...Lincoln NB...described by wikipedia...nice...very nice.

I think it is nice! We just moved here in November and I fell in love with it right away! My hubby LOVES to fish and we even have a lake right in the middle of town! Right next to where he works even!

This is the biggest city I've ever lived in but the people are a lot nicer it seems than where I came from and there's a lot less crime!!....and I came from a city with only about 20,000 people!

[twowhit]

Twowhit...I got chills just reading what you wrote...it sounds like such a wonderful place to take a vacation...sightsee and appreciate our great country....thank you!

It really is a great place, there's so much diversity. What we don't have is (1) dry desert, or (2) major shopping... no malls, Target, CVS etc. Forgot to mention there's several real small towns in the valley.. places you can go poke around the general store & chat with the locals - you seem like a person who'd enjoy that.

[LORITHECHICK]

Yes, sounds lovely...