Oregon The Beaver State
State Information Travel Oregon • 01326 250213 •
www.traveloregon.com • Population: 3,790,060 • State Capital: Salem • Largest City: Portland • Local Time: PT – 8 hrs behind UK • Weather: Of the ten different climate zones in the world, Oregon offers seven • National/State Parks: Crater Lake National Park and 188 State Parks • International Gateway: Portland
amazing beauty throughout with historic towns and sleepy fishing villages to ski resorts and wineries. Windswept beaches, verdant forests and snow-capped peaks give way to sweeping rangelands, towering rock formations and dramatic river valleys in this incredibly diverse land. Besides 363 miles of pristine public beaches, high-desert country, painted hills and wine-producing valleys, Oregon is home to North America’s deepest river gorge (Hells Canyon), the country's deepest lake (Crater Lake) and the world’s second-most-climbed mountain (Mt. Hood), also North America’s only year-round ski season. Whatever your passion, Oregon’s
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natural and scenic variety lends equally to exhilarating outdoor adventure or tranquil exploration.
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regon is a state of natural wonders and you will find
Pennsylvania The Keystone State
State Information Pennsylvania Tourism •
www.visitpa.com • Population: 12,707,379 • State Capital: Harrisburg • Largest City: Philadelphia • Local Time: EST - 5 hours behind the UK • Weather: Warm summers, cold winters with heavy snow in mountains. Moderate rainfall throughout the year • National/ State Parks: 120 • International Gateway: Philadelphia
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ennsylvania offers visitors plenty to discover from big city excitement
to the charm of small towns found along the many highways and byways that wind through the State. It was the geographic and economic centre of the 13 original colonies and the bridge across the Appalachian Mountains, linking the East coast to Lake Erie and western USA. Philadelphia, second largest city on
State Secret From November to June, there's a chance to spot
thousands of gray whales which pass all along the Oregon coast on their migration between Alaska and Mexico.
Don't miss Crater Lake National
Park and the 33-mile drive around the rim for some breathtaking scenery of the bluest and deepest lake you’re likely to see.
the East Coast, is known for being the birthplace of American independence and home to the Liberty Bell, as well as a great stop for arts and culture seekers. The state also offers tax-free shopping on clothes and shoes and has some of the best shopping outlets and malls in the USA. Other highlights include the Allegheny National Forest, Gettsyburg, Lancaster County, Pittsburgh, The Pocono Mountains and Valley Forge.
Love Park State Secret The famous Barnes
Foundation’s Impressionist and African art collections move to a new, more accessible location on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in downtown Philadelphia May 2012.
Don't miss ….reading President Obama’s historic hand-notated speech
on race at Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center.
Puerto Rico
State Information 020 367 0982 •
www.seepuertorico.com • Population: 4.2 million • State Capital: San Juan • Largest City: San Juan • Local Time: 4 hours behind the UK • Weather: Temperatures stay warm throughout the year varying from 73°F (23C) to 86°F (30C). The best time to visit is mid- December through late-April • National/State Parks: 9 • International Gateway: San Juan
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uerto Rico has been a US Commonwealth since 1952. The
island shares the mainland’s language, currency and immigration system but has its very own exciting fusion of Spanish, Taíno and African influences. Puerto Rico combines the laid-back
luxe of the Caribbean with all the cosmopolitan nightlife of a U.S city. Sip on a Pina Colada and watch the salsa dancers spin in Old San Juan, put it all on black at one of the city’s casinos, laze on the 250 flawless sandy beaches and explore El Yunque, the only US National Park System rainforest. For fantastic shopping, stunning
nature, fascinating history or simply chilling out on a beach, Puerto Rico has it all and more. Plus, access to Puerto Rico is now a
breeze following the introduction of British Airways’ new twice-weekly service from Gatwick.
America's Caribbean paradise State Secret Puerto Rico is home
to a plethora of celebrities; Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez and Sir Bruce Forsyth loved the island so much he is now a local resident!
Don't miss A truly once in a
lifetime experience, swim in the brightest bioluminescent bay in the world - found at Mosquito Bay, Vieques.
Rhode Island The Ocean State
State Information Rhode Island Tourism Division • 001 401 278 9100 •
www.visitrhodeisland.com • Population: 1 million • State Capital: Providence • Largest City: Providence • Local Time: EST - 5 hrs behind the UK • Weather: Average in January – 32 F, average in July – 72 F • National/State Parks: Roger Williams National Park and 15 state parks • Int'l Gateways: Boston and New York
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hode Island offers the best of New England’s heritage and four
seasons of natural beauty. Enjoy 400 miles of winding coastline along Narragansett Bay and the Atlantic, elegant Newport Mansions, sandy South County beaches, spectacular ocean vistas on Block Island, historic Blackstone River Valley, the shopping mecca of the City of Warwick, and one of Rhode Island’s best-kept secrets - quaint Bristol, known for its beautiful homes, historic treasures and harbour. From the Riverwalk of Providence
you’ll see music, art, seafood festivals, Native American life, ethnic heritage, Colonial life, maritime heritage, an award-winning zoo, and much more. Our compact size means you are
never far from our many museums, historic homes and art galleries. Create your own holiday memories that will last a whole lifetime.
Yachting is a popular summer pastime
www.visitusa.org.uk State Secret The Rhode Island
waters lay claim to the final resting place of more than 200 ship wrecks, more per square mile than any other state in the US.
Don't miss WaterFire Providence
- 100 bonfires illuminate Providence River during this magical event that graces the city's riverfront.
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