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DON’T RULE OUT CITY VACATIONS
T he bright lights and bustling streets of popular
cities are always a draw for tourists. Large metropol- itan areas are filled with activities and excitement.
When you’re planning your trip, check out each city’s tourism site to see if you can take advantage of any hotel or vacation packages that may be listed on the site. You may also find suggested itineraries that include everything from walking tours to spe- cial museum exhibits.
Take advantage of the unique attractions that each city offers. Baltimore, Maryland’s Inner Harbor is an attraction in itself. The waterfront is home to The National Aquarium featuring more than 16,000 animals, from sharks to a giant sea turtle. You’ll
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also find the Maryland Science Center with two-story dinosaurs and interactive exhibits.
A little further south, Richmond, Virginia offers The Virginia Museum of Fine Art, one of the top art mu- seums in the United States. It has the largest public collection of Fabergè Russian Imperial eggs outside of Russia. Richmond’s largest natural resource, the James River, is the only urban setting for Class IV white water rafting, as well as fishing, canoeing and kayaking and the historic Canal Walk, stretching 1.25 miles along the James River and the Kanawha and Haxel Canals.
City vacations offer your family the chance to learn about the area’s history and culture. Historic
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Charleston, South Carolina is one of the country’s most beautifully preserved architectural cities. It’s a place where you can catch a carriage tour to learn about the city’s history. The city’s carriage tour guides are known for their rich storytelling.
The South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston gives you an intimate look at many of the state’s native animals and plants. While you’re there don’t miss the chance to visit the state’s only hospital for sick and injured sea turtles or travel back in time to the site where the Civil War began with a Fort Sumter Tour.
Families will discover patriotic and outdoor activities in the riverside city of Norfolk, Virginia. Check out Nauticus for a journey to the bottom of the ocean.
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The multi-level maritime museum features more than 150 nautical exhibits that include a touch tank that lets visitors get hands-on with a real shark. And for a look at the Navy visit the Naval Station Norfolk and get a 45-minute tour to the world’s largest naval station. Or stop by the century-old Virginia Zoo, home to over 350 animals.
Charlottesville, Virginia’s Downtown Mall has a collection of more than 120 shops and 30 restaurants housed in historic buildings on and around old Main Street.
Large cities offer so much to see and do. Check out more information at
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