California travel coupon: Monterey Bay Aquarium - $2.00 off regular admission

California travel coupon: Monterey Bay Aquarium - $2.00 off regular admission

Experience the wonders of the ocean, including a million-gallon indoor ocean, the largest jellyfish collection anywhere, a two-story sea otter exhibit and a three-story kelp forest. Fall in love with “The Secret Lives of Seahorses.” “Hot Pink Flamingos” opens March 29. Special tours and feeding shows help you make a deeper connection with the Aquarium and Monterey Bay.

(Source: http://www.visitcalifornia.com)

California travel coupon: Fillmore & Western Railway

Fillmore & Western Railway travel coupon for Weekend Scenic Excursions: Buy one at regular price and get the second one 50% off

About Fillmore & Western Railway

Fillmore & Western Railway has period railroad rolling stock from passenger, dining, freight, and more, dating back to 1860 to contemporary. In addition, we have the largest prop collection for rental both on and off site, where production company's are able to create scenes for all types of filming.

We have over 30 miles of controllable track without worry of track and time from other trains.

Locations vary from depot's, buildings, scenery, open fields, orchards, bridges, tunnels and loading platforms.

Fillmore & Western Railway is highly experienced in film production consulting and coordinating both on and off site, working with independent as well as major commercial, television and film companies.

We also handle consultation and coordination from other shortline railroads in California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Mississippi, Texas and Utah.

(Source: http://www.visitcalifornia.com and http://www.fwry.com)

Google Street View - Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

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Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

Wikipedia: The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the opening of the San Francisco Bay onto the Pacific Ocean. As part of both U.S. Route 101 and State Route 1, it connects the city of San Francisco on the northern tip of the San Francisco Peninsula to Marin County. The Golden Gate Bridge was the longest suspension bridge span in the world when it was completed in 1937, and has become an internationally recognized symbol of San Francisco and California. Since its completion, the span length has been surpassed by eight other bridges. It still has the second longest suspension bridge main span in the United States, after the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge in New York City. In 2007, it was ranked fifth on the List of America's Favorite Architecture by the American Institute of Architects.

Google Street View - Time Square, New York

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New York City (NYC) Official Visitors Guide
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New York City (NYC) Official Visitors Guide

The City of New York (most often called New York City) is the most populous city in the United States, while the New York metropolitan area ranks among the world's most populous urban areas. It is a leading global city, exerting a powerful influence over worldwide commerce, finance, culture, and entertainment. The city is also an important center for international affairs, hosting the United Nations headquarters.

Located on the Atlantic coast of the Northeastern United States, the city consists of five boroughs: The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. It is the most densely populated major city in the United States, with an estimated 8,274,527 people occupying just under 305 square miles (790 km²). The New York metropolitan area's population is also the nation's highest, estimated at 18,815,988 people over 6,720 square miles (17,400 km²).

New York is unique among American cities for its high use of and 24-hour availability of mass transit, and for the overall density and diversity of its population. In 2005, nearly 170 languages were spoken in the city and 36% of its population was born outside the United States. The city is sometimes referred to as "The City that Never Sleeps", while other nicknames include Gotham and the Big Apple. [Source: Wikipedia and more ]

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official NYC guides

Navigate New York City with ease, and make the most of your time here. Whether traveling for business or leisure, visitors have access to a wealth of information in NYC & Company's FREE travel publications: the Official NYC Guide, Official NYC Meeting Planner and Official NYC Travel Planner, as well as the Official NYC Visitor Map (available in bulk only). Use the email form below or call 800-NYC-VISIT or 212-397-8222 to request these guides today. Orders for a single publication will be shipped free of charge

Click the image below to easily fill out an online form and get NYC Official Visitor Guide at your mailbox:

Travelers to New York City now have the right tool to explore the diverse neighborhoods dispersed throughout Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island with this pocket-size consumer leisure travel guide. Updated throughout the year to reflect the constantly changing city, the Official NYC Guide features targeted itineraries, neighborhood highlights, a calendar of events, coupons and information about accommodations, transportation, sightseeing, cultural attractions, nightlife, shopping, sports and services.

[Source: NYC]

New York City (The City of New York)
From top left: Manhattan south of Rockefeller Center, the Brooklyn Bridge, United Nations Headquarters, Statue of Liberty, and Times Square
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Nickname(s): The Big Apple, Gotham, The City That Never Sleeps, The Capital of The World (Caput Mundi), The Empire City, The City So Nice They Named It Twice.
Location in the state of New York
Coordinates: 40°43′N 74°00′W / 40.717°N 74°W / 40.717; -74
Country	United States
State	New York
Boroughs	The Bronx Brooklyn Manhattan Queens Staten Island
Settled	1624

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Chicago Travel and Chicago Official Visitors Guide

Picture: Cloud Gate (the Bean) at Grand park, Chicago.

Chicago is the largest city in the U.S. state of Illinois and the Midwestern United States, as well as the third-most populous city in the United States with more than 2.8 million residents. Adjacent to Lake Michigan, the Chicago metropolitan area (commonly referred to as Chicagoland) has a population of more than 9.7 million people in three U.S. states, Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana, and was the third largest metropolitan area in 2000. One of the largest cities in North America, Chicago is among the world's twenty-five largest urban areas by population, and rated an alpha world city by the World Cities Study Group at Loughborough University. Chicago is called the "Windy City", "Chi-Town", "Second City," and the "City of Big Shoulders". [Source: wikipedia]

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To order a free Chicago official visitors guide, please click the picture below to fill out an simple online form, and your copy will arrive around 7 to 10 days.

Find Your Way Around Town: Find all the best restaurants, hotels, events, attractions and more in this must-have guide to Chicago. View it online or have one sent you, and then pack your bags for one of the world’s most exciting destinations!

Source and Link: The Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau-Choose Chicago-the official visitors site for Chicago

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ity of Chicago
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Nickname(s): The Windy City, The Second City, Chi-Town, Hog Butcher for the World, City of Broad Shoulders, Chi City, The City That Works
Motto: Latin: Urbs in Horto (English: City in a Garden), Make No Small Plans, I Will
Location in the Chicago metro area and Illinois
Coordinates: 41°52′55″N 87°37′40″W / 41.88194, -87.62778
Country	United States
State	Illinois
Counties	Cook, DuPage
Settled	1770s
Incorporated	March 4, 1837

People of The Wind: Kansas Official Visitors Guide

Picture: Sunflower-Kansas State Flower.

Kansas is a Midwestern state in the central region of the United States of America, an area often referred to as the American "Heartland". It is named after the Kansas River which flows through it, which in turn was named after the Kansa tribe, who inhabited the area. The tribe's name (natively kką:ze) is often said to mean "people of the wind" or "people of the south wind", although this was probably not the term's original meaning. Residents of Kansas are called "Kansans".

Historically, the area was home to large numbers of nomadic Native Americans that hunted bison. It was first settled by European Americans in the 1830s, but the pace of settlement accelerated in the 1850s, in the midst of political wars over the slavery issue. When officially opened to settlement by the U.S. government in 1854, abolitionist Free-Staters from New England and pro-slavery settlers from neighboring Missouri rushed to the territory to determine if Kansas would become a free state or a slave state. Thus, the area was a hotbed of violence and chaos in its early days as these forces collided, and was known as Bleeding Kansas. The abolitionists eventually prevailed and on January 29, 1861, Kansas entered the Union as a free state. After the Civil War, the population of Kansas exploded when waves of immigrants turned the prairie into productive farmland. Today, Kansas is one of the most productive agricultural states, producing many crops, and leading the nation in wheat, sorghum, and sunflower production most years. [Source: Wikipedia]

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If you’re looking for new and exciting vacation adventures, then Kansas is the place you want to be. History buffs can explore the state’s legendary cowboy towns or visit Kansas’ countless museums, which celebrate the state’s pioneer, aviation, farming and Native American legacies. Outdoor enthusiasts will be happy to know that Kansas is still home on the range to the American bison, which can be viewed up close at two of the state’s wildlife refuges and along the highways in Western Kansas and the Flint Hills. And for nature lovers, Kansas is home to the largest remaining stand of tallgrass prairie in North America, providing a glimpse of what the continent looked like 200 years ago.

Source and Link: The Kansas Department of Commerce, Travel & Tourism Division-TravelKS.com

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State of Kansas
[Flag of Kansas] Seal Nickname(s): The Sunflower State (offical nickname) or The Wheat State Motto(s): Ad astra per aspera
Official language(s)	English
Demonym	Kansan
Capital	Topeka
Largest city	Wichita
Area	Ranked 15th in the US
- Total	82,277 sq mi (213,096 km²)
- Width	211 miles (340 km)
- Length	417 miles (645 km)
- % water	0.56
- Latitude	37° N to 40° N
- Longitude	94° 35′ W to 102° 3′ W
Population	Ranked 33rd in the US
- Total	2,775,997 (2007 est.)
- Density	32.9/sq mi (12.7/km²) Ranked 40th in the US

Visit KC and Kansas City Official Visitors Guide

Kansas City is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri. It encompasses 318 square miles (820 km²) in parts of Jackson, Clay, Cass, and Platte counties. The city also serves as the anchor city of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, second largest in Missouri. As of 2006, the city had an estimated population of 447,306, with a metro area of nearly two million.

Kansas City was founded in 1838 as the "Town of Kansas" at the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas rivers and was incorporated in its present form in 1850. Situated opposite Kansas City, Kansas, the city was the location of several battles during the Civil War, including the Battle of Westport. The city is well known for its contributions to the musical styles of jazz and blues as well as to cuisine (Kansas City-style barbecue).

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To request a free official Kansas City travel guide, please click the picture below to fill in the online form, and your copy of VisitKC will arrive within a week:
The guide is packed with eye-catching photography and fresh editorial. You’ll also find insider tips on visiting Kansas City. The guide also includes lists of attractions, shopping, dining, accommodations and a detailed calendar of events.

Links: Kansas City Convention & Visitors Association(KCCVA)-VisitKC.com

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Downtown Kansas City, MO

City of Kansas City
Kansas City Skyline from the north.
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Nickname(s): "KC", "City of Fountains", "Heart of America", "Paris of the Plains", "The Little Apple"
Location in Jackson, Clay, Platte, and Cass Counties in the state of Missouri.
Coordinates: 39°06′35″N 94°35′19″W / 39.10972, -94.58861
Country	United States of America
State	Missouri
Counties	Jackson Clay Platte Cass
Incorporated	March 28, 1853

[Source: Wikipedia]