Kansas The Sunflower State
State Information Kansas Travel & Tourism • 08450 533 280 (Media/Travel Trade) - 08450 533 290 (Consumer) •
www.TravelKs.com • Population: 2,724,000 • State Capital: Topeka • Largest city: Wichita • Local time: CST/MST – 6/7 hrs behind UK • Weather: Four distinct seasons, av temp of 56F (13C) • National/State Parks: 6 • Int'l Regional Gateway(s): Kansas City (MCI), Wichita (ICT)
energising … or as relaxing, rejuvenating, and refreshing as you want….or all of the above! Discover the rich history of Kansas from
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westward expansion along the Oregon, California and storied Santa Fe Trails to the cattle trails that moved cattle up from Texas along the Chisholm and Great Western Trails that created Wild West towns of Wichita and Dodge City. Ten Byways traverse 680 miles
through welcoming communities and memorable scenery and there are 24 State Parks in Kansas. Stop and talk to the people and they are sure to tell you about the best cheeseburger and pie in the county, or where to hike, fish, swim, camp, bike, hunt or sail. Music and celebrations, rodeos and
festivals take place every weekend. For nightlife check out Wichita’s Oldtown.
Keeper of the Plains, Wichita State Secret Always a crossroads
for explorers, Kansas is a distinctive place where land and cultures meet. Many important trails of Americans' westward expansion passed through Kansas.
Don't miss Drive the 48-mile Flint
Hills National Scenic Byway through the heart of the nation's largest remaining tallgrass prairie, one of the most lightly populated landscapes in America.
isiting Kansas can be as exciting, exhilarating, electric, eclectic, and
Kentucky The Bluegrass State
State Information Kentucky Dept. of Travel • 020 7202 6610 •
www.kentuckytourism.co.uk • Population: 4,269,245 • State Capital: Frankfort • Largest city: Louisville • Local time: EST – 5 hrs behind UK • Weather: Summers can be very warm, but sometimes with cool evenings. Take a light jacket for spring/ autumn as there can be a breeze • National/State Parks: 52 • International Gateway: Cincinnati
the grandstands of America’s most storied thoroughbred race tracks, to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and world- renowned outdoor adventure. Visit Kentucky and experience the unbridled wild spirit of the Bluegrass State. Kentucky is situated in the east central
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states of the US with the main cities Louisville, Lexington and Cincinnati forming the 'Golden Triangle'. It’s famously known as the ‘Horse Capital of the World’ and hosts the annual Kentucky Rolex, one of the most prestigious competitions in the eventing calendar and part of the Rolex Grand Slam. Aside from horses, Kentucky has bred
some of the most famous faces of today including George Clooney, Johnny Depp and heavyweight Muhammad Ali. There's lakes, caves and corvettes as well as metropolitan attractions.
Kentucky, the home of Bourbon
rom the rolling bluegrass-covered hills of legendary horse country and
State Secret Kentucky is home to
America’s only native spirit, Bourbon, and the state produces 95% of the world's supply!
Don't miss The Kentucky Derby
is the most prestigious, legendary and celebrity-packed race meeting in the world held on the first weekend of May each year.
Louisiana The Bayou State
State Information Louisiana Office of Tourism • 020 8460 8473, 0800 652 8251 (brochure line) •
www.louisianatravel.com • Population : 4,492,076 • State Capital: Baton Rouge • Largest city: New Orleans • Local time: CST – 6 hrs behind UK • Weather: Summer warm and long, mild winters • National/State Parks: 20 • Int'l Gateways: Atlanta, Houston, Dallas, Chicago, New York
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hy will you fall in love with the state of Louisiana? Quite simply
because it has a big heart and you get caught up in its vibrant and exciting beat! It is like no other state, a movie setting at every twist and turn, taking you to a new point of interest, picture perfect scenery, captivating architecture, museums, art galleries depicting a rich history, stunning plantation homes and courtyards for dining or cocktails, boutiques and stores for endless tax free shopping. One of the highlights of Louisiana is meeting the locals, among the most hospitable, funny, artistic and interesting people in the South. Enjoy the exciting world-class music from performers that 'live' for the beat, create for the moment and bring pleasure for a life time. Louisianans know how to live; their
history has created a cultural mosaic making for an intoxicating experience!
Preservation Hall in New Orleans
State Secret Louisiana is a state that has a trail for everybody from
African American Heritage, Civil War, Birding, Culinary, Golf, National Heritage, Creole Nature to name a few.
Don't miss America's most haunted house, The Myrtles in St.
Francisville has appeared on several television shows around the world – a must visit in this pretty Louisianan town.
Maine The Pine Tree State
State Information Maine Office of Tourism • 0800 032 6208 •
www.visitmaine.com • Population: 1,321,505 • State Capital: Augusta • Largest City: Portland • Local Time: EST – 5 hours behind the UK • Weather: Four seasons offer a healthy, invigorating environment. Average summer temperature is 70°F (21°C). Av winter temperature is 20°F (7°C). • National/State Parks: 50 • Int'l Gateway: Boston
mountains, clear lakes, sandy beaches, fascinating wildlife and huge tracts of forested wilderness. It also offers bustling cities, quaint fishing villages, fantastic outlet shopping, unique accommodation and some of the finest restaurants in New England. Maine's rich history of shipbuilding, seafaring, fishing and lumbering is preserved today in many cultural, history and art museums. Acadia National Park offers 45,000
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acres of spectacular mountain and ocean panoramas. Thousands of islands are accessible by car ferry, pleasure boat, or sea kayak. Going to the beach, whale watching and fishing are highly popular coastal activities. The Kennebec and Penobscot rivers
feature some of the best whitewater rafting on the east coast, while Baxter State Park is home to Mt. Katahdin.
Maine lobster is a 'must' on any visit
www.visitusa.org.uk State Secret October is peak
lobster harvest month when the lobster is flavourful and tender. Several festivals around the state celebrate the Maine lobster and culinary excellence.
Don't miss Maine's coastline and
inland waters make boating a popular activity. Sail a historic windjammer, cruise on a lobster boat, canoe, kayak or experience whitewater rafting.
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aine boasts a dramatic coastline of more than 5,500 miles, bold
Maine Office of Tourism
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