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8. Washinton StateWashington State is famous for
many things, including Starbucks
coffee, Microsoft and Bill Gates,
and, of course, apples! (No, not the
computer - the fruit.)
Pike Place Market has claimed to be the oldest
operating public farm market in the entire country.
Whether that's true or not, it is definitely one of the
liveliest places, and certainly the liveliest in downtown
Seattle. The market contains everything from flower
stalls and a variety of unique shops.

9. California
There are a thousand things to do in California.
These include:
Visiting Disneyland, Universal Studios in
Hollywood, surfing, whale watching, going to
the Golden gate bridge, Chinatown, the Wax
museum, as well as countless other museums.

10. Utah
Years ago, the pioneers crossed America to
discover the west. Some wanted a new future,
some hoped to find gold. Salt Lake City, the
Capital of Utah, was the destination of many
Pioneers.
Utah also has
many mountains
and is home to
winter sports
all year.

11. Oregon
Historically, people traveling
into the West traveled using
¨The Oregon Trail.¨ Hundreds of
people and animals walked over
the mountains and made paths
that you can still hike and bike
today.
Oregon´s beaches are beautiful
and haunting shipwrecks and
to lighthouses to explore.

12. People normally travel to Alaska to hunt or to see the
Rugged Natural beauty. Above all, the most famous of these,
are the northern lights.
AlaskaOne of the most interesting things about Alaska is that
days and nights are longer depending on the
time of year. For example, in the summer,
day can be 23 hours long. In the Winter
there is only light for an hour.
This is because of the Arctic Circle.

13. For a bit of history, go to Oahu, where the famous
United States Naval base, Pearl Harbor, was attacked
by Japanese Bombs. The overall death count reached 2,402.
HawaiiWithout a doubt, Hawaii is
the number one state to
travel for a luxury
vacation. All have beaches,
volcanoes and nature parks
to visit.

14. Idaho
For the adventurer-
you might want to try
Rock climbing
Hiking
Fishing
Kayaking
Rafting
Skiing
Idaho has a lot of lakes,
canyons, mountains and, of
course, the Oregon Trail.
Famous sites to visit
Ghost towns
Snake River Valley
City of
Rocks

15. You can also escape to the
Red Hills, to view the blood red mountains.
Nevada
Nevada hosts one of the
most famous cities in the
USA, where people often
escape to gamble, get
married quick,
or do other misdeeds. (They
don´t call it sin city for
nothing). .

16. Montana
A place to hunt and observe nature, Glacier park has beautiful views
you can only see if you are willing to climb the mountain to the top.

17. South DakotaSouth Dakota is famous for it´s
nature, especially for it´s numerous
mountains called ¨The Bad lands¨.
but also a highly historical state as
well.
It´s most famous monuments are
Mount Rushmore, and Crazy
Horse.

18. Wyoming
Yellowstone National park is one of
the most famous parks in the United
States to camp and view nature and
wild animals. It also is one of the best
places to ski.
Old Faithful is a geiser in Yellowstone park
that is hundreds of years old.In the past it erupted
frequently, but over time, it now only erupts every
hour.

19. ArizonaArizona is desert country, but aside from the famous city of Phoenix,
Arizona is also home to one of the natural wonders of the world- the
Grand canyon. The hike to the bottom can only be done on foot or by mule
And once you reach the end, you must stay the evening at the only
hotel in the valley.

20. New MexicoMexico likes to say that it is a tri-cultural population.
It has been inhabited by Native American
populations and has, in turn, been part of the
Imperial Spanish vice royalty of New Spain, the
country of Mexico and a United States territory. Mix
in the Anglo-Americans who moved west inthe
1800s and the result is a culture unique

21. Colorado
Home of Hoover´s
Dam, the largest in
The United states
holding thousands of
tons of water, you
should visit this
Famous site and take
th tour, which will
Take you by lift from
the bottom to the top.
Colorado is the
famous state in America for
skiing, snowboarding,
And other winter sports,
due to it´s high mountains.

22. North Dakota
North Dakota´s badlands
And nature parks are truly
beautiful, though often quite
cold during the winter, since
North Dakota sits next to Canada.
Like many states, North Dakota
Has Indian settlements of the
Cheyenne tribe. One can also see
many types of animals, such as cayotes,
bears and wild horses.

23. Nebraska. It´s famous for Chimney Rock, another nature wonder
That pioneers used to look at when they passed on their way to the west.
Also the famous Smith falls, and the wide open plain areas are great for
Horseback riding or simply walking by foot.
Nebraska

24. Kansas
One of the biggest reasons to visit
Kansas, (aside from seeing the Oz
Museum on the right) is to go to the
battlefield and see war reinactments.
Actors from different museums and
Historical societies are more than willing
to put on a show and demonstrate how life
was during the civil war.
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25. OklahomaThe capital of Oklahoma
is, simply, Oklahoma City. In the
South, it´s one of the biggest
cities that still manages to feel
like a small town.
One culturally interesting
thing to do is to go to a rodeo.
It takes two kinds of courage-
the courage to ride and the
courage to watch!

26. Texas
There is a saying that says, ¨Everything is bigger-
and better- in Texas. To a certain extent, the first
part is true. Texas borderlines Mexico and many of it
´s monuments and buildings share names and
histories with Spanish culture. Texas is known for it
´s cattle, for it´s heat, it´s food sizes that are twice as
big as normal and it´s hard working, American spirit.
Texas is also the state that
former President George Bush
lives in.

27. Minnesoda
Go Antiquing, visit monuments, such as the state capitol building. Or
go to Mall of America, the biggest mall in the United States, with
over 200 stores, and big enough to fit 7 baseball stadiums inside. .

28. WisconsinWisconsin is famous for it´s dairy
farms, but also for it´s orchards. If
you enjoy wine, you might want to take
a tour through one of the Orchards. Some of the
Most famous Wollersheim and Brigadoon. Not
only can you enjoy nature, but Wollersheim is
Also a national historic landmark, next to the
Wisconsin river.

29. Iowa
The Grotto is a composite of nine separate
Grottos, each portraying a scene in the life of
Christ. It includes the largest collection of
precious stones and gems found anywhere in
one location. The beautiful artistry has to be
seen in order to be appreciated, and the
message it inspires is beyond words.
"The Crookedest Street in the
World“ can be found in Snake
Alley Burlington, Iowa.

30. Missouri3 of the most interesting
places in Missouri are…
Elephant Rock Park. Where the rocks
are as big as… well… elephants.
The golden arch
Of St. Louis.
The Butterfly House is in a suburb
of St. Louis and has a wonderful
conservatory that is home to nearly
2000 butterflies

31. White River
Spanning more than seven hundred
miles through Arkansas, the White
River offers a wealth of things to
do.
Arkansas
Arkansas Blues and Heritage Festival
Considered one of the top annual
events in the state, Blues and
Heritage Festival is one of the
must-see state attractions. Any
music lovers taking Arkansas trips
in the first weekend of October
should plan to go. Great music,
delicious southern fare, and plenty
of fun.

32. Louisiana
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Despite it´s past, New Orleans has risen
out of the dust. Known far and wide
As the blues capital of the world, it
Wecomes all music lovers. Martigraw is
It´s most important celebration and
preparations for next year willbegin
the moment this year´s celebration ends!

33. MicheganApart from the Island of Hawaii, Michegan is the only state that is
broken into two parts, seperated by the Great Lake, Huron.
Michegan also has all seasons, a
cold winter with snow,
And warm summers at the lake.

34. Indiana
Visit northern Indiana's Amish
country to discover the region's rich
heritage and friendly Amish
communities, who still travel by
horse and buggy. Sample Amish
food, buy locally made quilts and
handicrafts, and enjoy home-
cooked meals.

35. Illinois
If you want to make the famous ride of
Route 66, you can start your journey in
Chicago
One of the most diverse states
in the Midwest is Illinois.
Where else can you go from
lake front activities like
boating and sunbathing, to a
bustling large city in just a
few minutes? Add to that the
casino gaming, skiing,
golfing and other attractions
that are available throughout
the state and you have the
perfect vacation destination.

36. Ohio
Before the Civil war, black Africans were used for slavery.
Many of them tried to escape the south by running away to
The North, using ¨The underground railroad.¨
Slaves escaping through
Ohio would hide in
People´s houses or barns.
If they were caught,
they risked death
or extreme punishment.

37. Kentucky
Mammoth Cave National
Park located near Cave
City, KY. Mammoth Cave
is the most extensive cave
system known in the
world. It is known to
include more than 367
miles.

38. TennesseeNashville- the country music capital of America. Nothing could
possibly be more southern. Second only to New York, every kind of
Musical or Theater entertainment can be found here.
This is also where Davy Crockett
was born.

39. Mississippi
The Mississippi river is one of the longest and most famous rivers
In the United States. It´s also where the stories of Tom Sawyer and
Huckleberry fin were created.

40. Alabama
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center in
Huntsville, Alabamais a museum
showcasing rockets, achievements, and
artifacts of the U.S. space program.
The facility is also home to United
States Space Camp and Aviation
Challenge. Sometimes billed as “
Earth's largest space museum",
astronaut Owen Garriott described
the place as, "a great way to learn about
space in a town that has embraced the
space program from the very beginning

41. Flordia is an interesting state. Over 50% of the population
are people over 50 years old. It has a warm, calm climate
all year.
Flordia can also boast one of the largest tourism spots in the country.
Disney World, sea world, the beach and cities like Miami
draw crowds in summer and winter- all year.
Flordia

42. Georgia
Whether you go to Altanta to experience the city, the country
to take a history tour of life in the 1800s, or simply go to the orchards
to pick a Georgia peach, Georgia remains one of the South´s most
charming states.

43. South CarolinaFor clean, white sand and warm water
Temperature all year, visit South Carolina.
Like all places along the coast of the United
States, it´s seafood is superb.
In your time in South Carolina, you may want
To take a tour of some of the Southern Mansions
which can teach you a lot about life was like
in the 1700 and 1800s.

44. George Vanderbilt a young millonaire, decided to build a house where
he, his wife and his future family could live comfortably
and entertain visitors. Although the family no longer lives
here, Biltmore Mansion is now viewed by hundreds
of tourists each year. Pay particular attention to the
bowling alley, tennis court, Winery,
and indoor swimming pool.
North Carolina

45. VirginiaVirginia and Maryland
couldn´t quite decide which
state should have the honor of
America´s Capital. So
Washington DC rests, not
only in Virigina, but in both
of the states.
Also in Virginia is Assetegue
Island, where wild horses live
freely. If you want to go to
the beach, you´ll have to
share it.

46. Maryland rests on the Ocean front, with
an impressive harbor that stretches out
for miles. But the Ocean water is not the
only impressive thing to see.
The Baltimore Aquarium is one of the biggest in the country.
With thousands of things to see from fish, to sharks, to
Eels and sting rays, you could easily pass an entire day
inside.
Maryland

47. DelawareIn America, each states has a different sales tax, which is added on
to each dollar. Delaware, however, hasn´t got any sales tax at all-
which means if you´re planning any big purchases, you should
make them here.
In the past, Delaware was
A popular place to elope and
be married, because they did
not require a blood test.

48. Princeton, one of the top Universities in the Country, can be found
In New Jersey, a tiny state with top beaches and wild life.
Ocean City New Jersey is one of the most popular beaches,
with a Boardwalk to explore.
New Jersey

49. Pennsylvania was one of the first states and holds some of
The countrie´s most important documents and monuments
can be found in Philadelphia.
Another important place to visit is Gettysburg Pennsylvania, where one
Of the many battles of the American Civil war took place.
Even now, you can see the holes of bullets in the doors
and buildings, and take a ghost tour by day or night.
Pennsylvania

50. New York
New York is every actor´s dream.
Whether you go to Central park,
see a play on broadway,
or visit the New York Trade center´s
Memorial, New York has something
to offer to each person.

51. Connecticut
Connecticut is the Prime Winter Destination
for Eagle Viewing
Polish those binoculars and get ready for eagle viewing in
Connecticut! Up to 100 beautiful eagles spend winter along
Connecticut waterways. February and early March are
prime times to spot the largest concentration of eagles in the
Northeast, as our country’s national symbol perches and
flies high above the trees.

52. Rhode Island
Rhode Island is the smallest state in America. However, it has a
lot of charm and local culture. Ixta Island is populare for it´s
greek-like buildings along the coast. However there is a lot of
modernism too. If you would like a boat tour, or to try wind or
water skiing-surfing, Rhode Island is a good place
to go.

53. MassechusettesAs one of the first states, Massechusettes has a lot of history.
The first pilgrims in America settled here and started a community.
When the boat arrived from England the community was gone-
not a single person remained. To this day, it remains a mystery.
Plymouth Plantation's Pilgrim Village
brings to life the Plymouth of 1627.

54. New HampshireFareham restaurant is ideally
situated in the centre of Hampshire,
making it an excellent base to see a
whole range of tourist attractions.
Perfect for anyone wishing to use
Lysses House as a base to explore
Hampshire and the surrounding
area, as a welcome break during a
long conference or if your
delegates wish to stay on for a day's
holiday afterwards.

55. If you like sea food, maine is the perfect state for you. Many of it´s
Restaurants face the ocean, so fresh food is always available. Other
Activities you may enjoy are Moose hunting and berrying.
A general warning to the beach lovers- Maine may be on
the coast, but it´s very far north. The water is always
quite cold!
Maine

56. VermontVermont is for lovers is the state motto. No one knows why-
maybe it´s because
Vermont is a state of
simple beauty- a place
to escape. Or, maybe
it´s because it was a
popular place to run
away and get married.

57. This used to be a very wealthy state for coal mining, however
Now many of the mines are closed because there is no more coal.
However the country is made up of many small mining communities.
Rising from War, West Virigina, were the Rocket boys,
men who grew up making homemade rockets and who
eventually worked for NASA.
West Virginia