Marion County, WV is a great destination for families, couples, kids and history buffs. And spring is the perfect time to plan your visit with us. Historical sites and museums, awesome biking and hiking trails, quaint shopping and dining venues… Marion County is filled with attractions and is conveniently located off of I-79. Just perfect for a quick weekend get-away or a week-long family vacation.

Throughout the county you can explore our Civil War and Appalachian heritage by visiting museums, historical sites and landmarks. Discover the pioneering spirit of our ancestors with a trip to Pricketts Fort. This nationally registered historic site was built in 1774 as a refuge fort on the frontier of Virginia. Costumed interpreters recreate the customs and traditions of 18^th century pioneer life through demonstrations of daily life activities, trades and arts. This walking tour is a relaxing and enjoyable way to discover the history of those who settled and resided in these once very primitive West Virginia hills. The park’s 2010 season begins April 15. The Visitor Center, Orientation Gallery, and Museum Gift Shop are open year-round. www.prickettsfort.org

Historical Downtown Fairmont
offers an interesting blend of history and today’s culture. Among the many wonders this friendly city has to offer are; markets, restaurants, museums, historical places, shops, an art gallery and specialty stores. Historical highlights include:

• The Marion County Courthouse
• The Marion County Historical Society Museum
• The Telephone Museum
• The Marion County Military Veterans Plaza
• The Woman’s Club of Fairmont

 

Marion County is home to a number of wonderful parks and recreation areas perfect for family leisure and recreation activities. Outdoor enthusiasts of all ages enjoy fishing, camping, riding the rail trail, golf, horseback riding, and many other sports. www.mcparc.com

Throughout the county you’ll also find treasures in culture and entertainment. From year-round amusement centers to live, toe-tapping music shows you’ll find a variety of venues perfect for visitors of all ages. Valley Worlds of Fun offers wholesome, family entertainment and is a popular destination for reunions, school field trips and group outings. Country and Bluegrass music artists light up the stage Sagebrush Round Up which is also home to West Virginia’s Country Music Association and Country Music Hall of Fame. Or, take in a comedy, mystery or dinner theater event at Gatherings in Downtown Fairmont where cast members from Parables Events delight audiences of all ages with their witty and fun performances. ¤

Located at the northern tip of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Waycross
Georgia is filled with southern hospitality and charm.

Attractions such as the Okefenokee Swamp Park and Obediah’s Okefenok, give an in-depth look at a one-of-a-kind ecosystem, including the wildlife, plant life, and pioneer life in the area. Train enthusiasts can catch a glimpse of the train traffic coming in and out of the second largest computerized yard for CSX in the U.S. by relaxing on the Visitor Center patio in Downtown.

Learn more about the history of the area and pick up a Historic Walking Tour Book at the Visitor Center. Take a stroll through downtown or visit the Okefenokee Heritage Center and Southern Forest World museums.

Whether you are staying overnight or just traveling through, Waycross will be a place to remember.

Waycross Tourism Bureau and Visitor Center

315-A Plant Avenue

Waycross, Georgia 31501

912-283-3744

http://www.swampgeorgia.com

 

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Auberge La Camarine of Quebec, offers 31 cozy, tastefully decorated rooms with cable color television, telephone, wireless Internet, living room corner, full bath and more. A number of rooms also have their own balconies and/or fire place.

The terrace provides a beautiful view of the majestic St-Lawrence River. La Camarine Restaurant features a romantic country atmosphere with a warm fireplace. Relax at The Bistro, whose stone walls date back to the 18th century.

The inn is located on the historical “Côte de Beaupré”, facing the magnificent Île d’Orleans. It is 5 minutes from Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Basilica and Mont Sainte-Anne. Nearby is Massif de la Petite Rivière Saint-François and Quebec City.

Whether you are on vacation or a business trip, you will appreciate the comfort of our rooms and the quality of our service.

Auberge La Camarine

10947 Boul. Sainte-Anne

Beaupré, Quebec G0A 1E0, Canada‎

1-800-567-3939

http://www.camarine.com

 

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A vacation getaway to the Daytona Beach area is more affordable than ever with the Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau‘s Canadian Sand Dollars program. With Canadian Sand Dollars, you can enjoy excellent vacation values while reveling in the region’s sub-tropical climes and enjoying 23 miles of sparkling beaches, championship golf courses, cultural treasures, spas, lively festivals and more!

What’s New to See & Do

The area’s newest attraction is the StarLite of Daytona dining cruise. Passengers can board the StarLite Princess, an authentic paddlewheeler, to enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner and a leisurely cruise along the area’s scenic stretch of the Intracoastal Waterway.

Arts & Cultural Gems

The Daytona Beach area is home to a bevy of cultural gems. The Museum of Arts and Sciences is located on a 90-acre Florida nature preserve and houses a new children’s science center, the largest collection of Cuban art outside of the island nation and a 13,000-year-old Giant Ground Sloth. The Smithsonian-affiliated museum also features permanent collections of colonial American art and furnishings, Chinese and African art, and a planetarium. Photography enthusiasts will love the acclaimed Southeast Museum of Photography, Florida’s only museum dedicated exclusively to photography.

Take A Swing!

You’ll find dozens of golf courses in the Daytona Beach area where you can perfect your golf game, including LPGA International and its award-winning Champions and Legends courses. Tennis enthusiasts will find several courts available throughout the area including the Florida Tennis Center which features 24 lighted clay hydro-courts.

 

Ahhh….Spas

What’s a vacation without a visit to the spa? Rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit with a day of pampering at one of the area’s many spas, including those located at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, The Shores Resort & Spa, the Plaza Resort & Spa and the Daytona Beach Resort & Conference Center.

Sand Dollar Savings

With the Daytona Beach area’s Canadian Sand Dollars program you can enjoy all of this and more year-round! Through August 31, 2010, Canadians can take advantage of exceptional vacation values being offered by Daytona Beach area hotels participating in the Canadian Sand Dollars program. Additional savings can be had with the Sun Saver savings booklet which features discounts good at Daytona Beach area restaurants, shops and attractions.

Plan your Daytona Beach getaway today! Call 1.888.592.2086 or visit http://www.csd.daytonabeach.com

 

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Alice was established in 1888 and named after the daughter of Captain Richard King, who established the King Ranch. Historically the community is associated with cattle, the vaquero and the American cowboy.

Several museums share historical artifacts about Alice and South Texas. The South Texas Museum offers an overview of the early days in the Hub City. The Tejano R.O.O.T.S. Museum showcases Tejano artists and legends in the Birthplace of Tejano music. The Maxine Flournoy Third Coast Squadron Museum is open on weekends. La Copita Ranch is available for family, business or group activities.

Wildlife, hunting, fishing and bird watching are favorite activities for residents and visitors. Golfers can choose from the Alice Municipal Golf Course and Alice Country Club Golf Course.

With over 500 hotel rooms, you are so close to everywhere!

Alice, Texas

361-664-3454

http://www.alicetx.org

 

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