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Kansas City - Kansas City sits in the heart of America, encompassing a large part of the Missouri-Kansas state line. The city is renowned for its barbeque and jazz music, with more than 60 barbeque restaurants and the highly concentrated cluster of jazz clubs along 18th & Vine. Kansas City also has more than 80 art galleries and over 40 museums and centers showcasing artwork from around the world. Golfing, shopping and recreation are also prominent in the area. Louisville - Louisville is home to the most exciting two minutes in sports - the Kentucky Derby. But that's not all this city has to offer. The city has its own ballet, orchestra, regional repertory theatre, children's theatre, opera, dinner theatre and Shakespeare festival. More than 2,500 restaurants, world-class shopping and plenty of golf are also part of what makes Louisville a great place to visit. Anaheim - California's 10th largest city, Anaheim began in 1857 as a colony of German farmers and vintners. Today it is home to the world famous Disneyland theme parks, as well as some of the finest golfing in the country. Anaheim also boasts a small downtown area that offers excellent dining, shopping and nightlife options. Omaha - Omaha is a big city with a small-town feel. It's a friendly, hardworking and wholesome town, epitomizing true "midwestern" tradition. The city is home to many prominent attractions. The Bemis Center for Contemporary Art is the largest artists' colony of its kind in the country. Scattered across the metro area are attractions with historical significance, such the Mormon Winter Quarters, Malcolm X's birth site, and former President Ford's birth site. The famed Henry Doorly Zoo features the world's largest indoor rain forest. International restaurants, eclectic neighborhoods, a vibrant nightlife and a thriving art community also add to the city's enticements. Seattle - Founded in 1869, Seattle is located in the state of Washington on Puget Sound, about 113 miles from the U.S.-Canadian border. The city has long been a tourist hotspot, offering a great mix of urban attractions, outdoor activities--whether it be beach or mountains, a prolific commercial industry, and all the dining, nightlife, arts and entertainment of a major metropolis. Charlotte - Exemplifying southern charm with a modern twist, Charlotte blends the very best of yesterday and today. While the city is the second largest financial center in the country, it is also the place to see southern Colonial and Victorian homes and experience the warmth of southern hospitality. Visitors can also enjoy outdoor activities such as golf, hiking or biking, and even water sports such as water-skiing, sailing or windsurfing on Lake Norman, the state’s largest man-made lake. Jacksonville - Jacksonville is located in northeast Florida and is the insurance and financial hub of the state. Situated off St. Johns River, the city offers a wide range of things to do for outdoors enthusiasts, ranging from beach activities and ecological nature-based excursions, to world-class golf courses and top-of-the-line tennis facilities. Jacksonville is also home to numerous gaming and cultural activities, as well as historical sites, inspiring architecture, diverse restaurants and a vibrant nightlife. New York City - New York City is still the business and entertainment capital of the world. Most of what makes New York so famous is cosmopolitan Manhattan Island. Thousands of people bustle along Manhattan Streets each day, exploring landmarks such as Times Square and Central Park, strolling down Broadway or Fifth Avenue, or enjoying the immense variety of theater, restaurants, nightlife and more. Hey, it's the city that never sleeps. Miami - More than 10 million tourists a year flood Miami-Dade County to take advantage of the white-sand beaches, the sunny weather, the upscale shopping, the sizzling nightlife, and the outstanding “New World” cuisine that has taken on a style and taste of its own. Las Vegas - Las Vegas is a combination of fast gaming action, glamour and glitz, sophistication and debauchery, all in the middle of the desert. Dance the night away, dine on world-class cuisine, catch some of the oldest, most reliable names in entertainment, or put your life savings in the hands of fate at any one of the magnificent casino-hotels. Paris - Paris draws on two thousand years of history, giving this city an unrivaled cultural legacy. Paris is magnificent, ancient architecture, inspiring artistry, fashion, glamour, ethnic diversity, charming neighborhoods, refined cuisine, theater, and much more. Altogether Paris is a modern city, consistently responding to new challenges, creating new districts, new meeting places, and new ways of life. London - London is an extravagant mix of history and modernity, science and the arts, business and leisure. From the tranquility of Hyde Park, to the haunting legacy of the Towers of London, to the priceless artifacts in the British Museum and much more, London has a countless array of things to see and do. |
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