State Profiles UTAH The Beehive State
State Information: Utah Office of Tourism • 01923 839 375 •
www.goutah.co.uk • Population: 2.9 million • State Capital/ Largest City: Salt Lake City • Local time: MST – 7 hours behind UK • Weather: Resorts average over 42 feet of lightest snow. Sunny dry summers. Colourful autumn foliage • National Parks: 5 State Parks: 43 • Int'l Gateways: Salt Lake City and Las Vegas
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ensational scenery and endless activities, Utah represents the best
of the Rocky Mountains and the Desert South West. Spine-tingling vistas and inspiring landscapes are around every corner. Over 900 films have been shot in Utah including Lone Ranger (2013), Doctor Who, Thelma & Louise and High School Musical 1, 2, and 3. Utah is one big adventure playground to hike, bike, climb, raft, go off-road and golf. In winter, 14 resorts revel in the Greatest Snow on Earth®. Utah is the only place where quantities of dry fluffy perfection fall on resorts just 40 to 70 minutes from an international airport. Experience our fine dining,
outstanding shopping including Salt Lake’s new City Creek Center, spas, several new museums and wide ranging cultural and heritage sites such as Temple Square with a wide range of accommodation.
Zion National Park VERMONT The Green Mountain State
State Information: Vermont Dept. of Tourism • 01483 203 992 •
www.VermontVacation.com • Population: 625,741• State Capital: Montpelier • Largest City: Burlington • Local Time: EST – 5hrs behind UK • Weather: Four distinct seasons from summer highs in the mid 20Cs (90Fs) to winter lows of -3C (27F) • National/State Parks: 54 • International Gateways: New York, Montreal and Boston
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he charmingly scenic driving routes of Vermont are amongst
the best in the US with wide-open roads, breathtaking mountains, lakeside beauty spots and quaint village stop-offs; there’s really no better way to explore this unique and unspoiled State. Vermont is home to over 400
stunning lakes and streams, boasts unrivalled ski slopes and resorts whilst the now world-famous Autumn leafscape creates the vivid pink, purple and red foliage unique to Vermont’s maple trees. Other seasonal opportunities range
STATE SECRET: Utah has countless medal- winning beers, the world’s first ski-in distillery and sophisticated cafés, bars, restaurants and nightclubs.
DON'T MISS: The awe-inspiring vastness of at least one of Utah’s five National Parks, Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef and Zion, at any time of year.
from the largest snowfall on the east coast to farmers markets; local food tasting and brewery tours to wildlife watching; or cosy cabin dinners and spa days. There really is something for
everyone to discover in the natural wonder of Vermont.
One of Vermont's famous covered bridges
STATE SECRET: In addition to its traditional Boston gateway, Vermont is only a 3- hour drive from New York City, and less than 2 hours from Montreal, so it's a locals' favourite weekend getaway!
DON'T MISS: Fall colour on Route-100, outdoor summer music concerts, winter snowboarding – where it all began, and spring menus at the New England Culinary Institute (NECI).
VIRGINIA The Old Dominion State
State Information: Virginia Tourism Corp. • 020 8339 6048, 001 804 254 0697 •
www.Virginia.org and
www.capitalregionusa.org Population: 8 million • State Capital: Richmond • Largest City: Virginia Beach • Local Time: EST – five hrs behind UK • Weather: Four distinct season – glorious springs & falls; mild winters; sunny hot summers • National/State Parks: 49 • International Gateway: Washington, D.C.
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irginia played a starring role in autumn 2012 when director
Steven Spielberg’s new film, Lincoln, opened worldwide. The movie about President Abraham Lincoln, stars Daniel Day-Lewis and was filmed entirely in Virginia. Shot on location in Richmond, the actual capital of the Confederacy, and the nearby city of Petersburg, Lincoln will entice travellers to explore Virginia’s Civil War battlefields landmarks, African- American heritage sites and the authentic 19th-century architecture that attracted Spielberg to the state. In addition to Virginia’ s four
centuries of history – from 1607 to today – visitors can enjoy the stunning vistas of the western Blue Ridge and Appalachian mountains, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia Beach’s three- mile Atlantic Ocean boardwalk and Northern Virginia’s lively urban cities, just outside Washington, D.C.
Virginia's state capitol building in Richmond 46
STATE SECRET: More than 200 wineries and dozens of wine trails dot Virginia’s lush countryside. Some wineries offer top- rated restaurants and even have overnight accommodation.
DON'T MISS: Thirsty travellers can quaff ales at more than 20 large-volume breweries and microbreweries, all hand-crafted for limited distribution.
WASHINGTON, DC The Nation’s Capital
State Information: Destination DC • 020 8339 6048 •
www.destinationdc.com and
www.capitalregionusa.org • Population: 572,000 • State Capital: Washington DC is a 'federal district' • Local time: EST – 5 hours behind UK • Weather: Fairly mild with all four seasons • National/State Parks: 2/3rds of the city is a National Park • Int'l Gateways: Washington Dulles and Baltimore Washington
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ashington, DC offers visitors world-class museums and
monuments, unique neighbourhoods, top-rated restaurants, gorgeous parks and gardens, and endless performing arts options. There’s the Washington, DC you see in the films, full of inspiring monuments and memorials. And then there’s the Washington, DC that only the locals are lucky enough to know. Go beyond the world-famous attractions and you’ll find some wonderful hidden gems such the Darth Vader gargoyle perched on the National Cathedral! Washington, DC’s retail scene offers an array of different reasons to pack an extra suitcase! From the charming shops in Georgetown to funky finds on U Street to the homegrown vendors at Eastern Market. You’ll also find DC is a very affordable city. In fact, no other destination offers so many FREE, world-class attractions.
The Capitol in Washington, DC
www.visitusa.org.uk
STATE SECRET: For a great and inspiring aerial view of the city visit the Old Post Office Pavilion on Pennsylvania Avenue. Take the elevator to the top of the 315- foot tall clock tower to enjoy 360 degree views of downtown DC.
DON'T MISS: You haven’t truly experienced the beauty of The National Mall until you have seen it at night! It’s AMAZING!
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