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California The Golden State


State Information California Tourism • 020 7257 6180 • www.visitcalifornia.co.uk • Population: 36,960,000 • State Capital: Sacramento • Largest City: Los Angeles • Local Time: 8 hrs behind UK • Warm dry summers, hotter inland. Mountain snow in winter, warm/sunny in the south • National/State Parks: 30 national / 270+ state • Int'l Gateways: Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego


climate – temperate year round along the southern coast, atmospheric around San Francisco and with snow guaranteed for six months of the year in Lake Tahoe and Mammoth. For others it’s the natural wonders – from the desert oases around Palm Springs to the awe-inspiring Shasta Cascade, Redwoods and Yosemite. Or perhaps the State’s man-made wonders. While many come here to take time


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out, for others the urban meccas of LA, San Francisco and San Diego provide more than enough glamour, cuisine and culture to satisfy the most demanding palate. And speaking of palates, the winelands are never far away from well- known names in Napa and Sonoma to a more local experience in the Gold Country or Central Coast. In California there’s always something new to see, experience, and a reason to come back!


San Diego's skyline State Secret The Shasta Cascade


covers 20% of California and offers activities showcasing the geological landscape, from waterfall safaris to exploring above and below ground in the Lassen Volcanic National Park.


Don't miss Visit the locations of


iconic films from classics like Top Gun and The Lost Boys, to epic blockbusters Jurassic Park and Star Wars.


hat is it that brings people back to California? For many it’s the


Colorado The Centennial State


State Information Colorado Tourism Office • 08456 020 574 • www.colorado.com • Population: 5,029,196 • State Capital/Largest City: Denver • Local Time: MST - 7 hrs behind UK • Weather: An average of 300 sunny days with warm dry summers (av high 77 °F (25˚C), crisp sunny springs, colourful Fall foliage and mountain winter snow • National/State Parks: 52 • International Gateway: Denver


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olorado, come and be captivated by its western history, world


renowned ski resorts, modern art, famous breweries, wonderful wineries and the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains; imagine your perfect holiday hot-spot and make it a reality in Colorado, a year-round destination. Denver, a gateway to Colorado’s four national parks and breathtaking mountain scenery. Explore the 25 scenic and historic byways, enjoy wine tasting in over 80 vineyards, relax on one of eight historic train rides or tackle a myriad of world-class outdoor activities. In the winter head to one of 26 world-class ski resorts to ski and board the world-famous Rockies while admiring panoramic vistas of mountain peaks is the norm. It’s easy to understand why Colorado attracts more skiers and snowboarders than any other state in the US.


Colorado's gateway, Denver State Secret Red Rocks Park &


Amphitheatre is an amazing natural rock formation and popular music venue, where the Beatles, U2 and Coldplay have performed.


Don't miss Mesa Verde National


Park, a World Heritage Site, located in south-west Colorado contains over 600 cliff dwellings built and inhabited by Ancestral Puebloans for over 700 years.


Connecticut The Constitution State


State Information Connecticut Office of Tourism • 001 860 256 2800 • www.CTvisit.com • Population: 3,518,288 • State Capital: Hartford • Largest City: Bridgeport • Local Time: EST - 5 hrs behind the UK • Weather: Mild - coldest 35/18°F • (2/-8°C), warmest 84/63°F (29/17°C) • National/State Parks: 139 • International Gateways: New York and Boston


urban skylines, shoreline beaches, white steeple Colonial churches, and historic village greens. There are classic Ivy League schools, modern expressways, great corporate offices, and small farms. Connecticut is a thriving centre of business, as well as a holiday destination. Among the most popular attractions


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are Mystic Seaport and Mystic Aquarium, two of the world’s largest casinos and the homes of Mark Twain and Harriet Beecher Stowe in Hartford. With its wealth of open land,


Connecticut’s scenery is some of New England’s most beautiful. Its scores of pretty Colonial villages are filled with historic homes and landmarks. There are golf courses open to the public, boating, fishing and swimming everywhere. Connecticut also offers a wealth of cultural attractions.


The pretty town of Mystic 32


ithin its compact borders, Connecticut has forested hills, new


State Secret The Thimble Islands


is an archipelago consisting of several small islands in Long Island Sound, located in and around the harbour of Stony Creek.


Don't miss Located in Hartford, the Connecticut Science is designed for


people of all ages. Take a sightseeing journey on the Essex Steam Train and Riverboat in Essex.


Delaware The First State


State Information Delaware Tourism • 001 866 284 7483 • www.visitdelaware.com • Population: 796,165 • State Capital: Dover • Largest City: Wilmington • Local Time: EST - 5 hours behind the UK • Weather: Moderate climate year round • National/State Parks: 19 • International Gateways: Baltimore, Maryland and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


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elaware’s compact size and proximity to major cities of the


U.S. Mid-Atlantic region make it easy to access and explore. Only in Delaware can you view


the world’s most extensive collection of Early American furniture and decorative arts, listen to a Caruso recording on an early-model Victrola, learn to cook over an open fire, and visit the place where the famous U.S. Constitution was first ratified all in the course of one day! Delaware’s natural beauty, one


reason Thomas Jefferson dubbed it 'the Diamond State', is its most prized possession. Waves roll up on the State’s 25 miles of sandy beach, inviting visitors to get their feet wet. Woodland trails, peaceful waterways, and vast nature preserves create the perfect setting for wildlife watching and enjoying the great outdoors.


The Kalmar Nyckel sailing ship www.visitusa.org.uk


State Secret On December 7, 1787, in Dover, Delaware delegates


agreed that Delaware should become the first state of the original 134 in the new United States, and were the first to ratify the U.S. Constitution.


Don't miss The view from the


Point at Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Delaware Bay.


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