Archive for the ‘United States East’ Category
War of 1812 Bicentennial Peace Garden Opens in 2012 in Batavia, Greater Niagara, New York
A garden commemorating the War of 1812 and Batavia’s major role in holding back the British after the city of Buffalo burned. Modeled on the International Peace Garden concept, the beautiful flowering strip of land along the Tonawanda Creek will be a physical reminder of the peace that has existed between the U.S. and Canada [...]
May 9, 2012
Posted in: United States East
Nearly a Year Following Passage of Same-Sex Marriage, NYC & Company Highlights Pride Celebrations Throughout New York City Over Two Months in June and July
New York City —Nearly a year after the passage of same-sex marriage in New York, NYC & Company is encouraging travel to the five boroughs over a two-month period beginning in June. The City is poised to welcome even more visitors from around the world who can experience firsthand the diversity, excitement and history that [...]
May 8, 2012
Posted in: United States East
Win! Hotel Giraffe’s “Urban Photo Safari” Contest – Grand Prize Winner Receives a Hotel Giraffe Sweet Escape Package in New York City Valued at over $750
Locals and travelers know that any trip to New York City an unforgettable adventure and no two travelers stories are ever quite the same. To show our love for the city that never sleeps, Hotel Giraffe is sponsoring a contest on the Hotel Giraffe Facebook page, allowing visitors to submit photos and stories that show [...]
May 3, 2012
Posted in: United States East
New York City Aims to Generate USD70 Billion in Tourism by 2015
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and NYC & Company today announced that New York City has set a new goal to generate US$70 billion in economic impact from travel and tourism by 2015. Building on a new visitation goal to attract 55 million visitors in this same time period, NYC & Company continues to expand its [...]
April 25, 2012
Posted in: United States East
Alexandria Virginia’s Free King Street Trolley transports visitors from the Potomac River Waterfront to the King Street Metro
Alexandria’s popular Free King Street Trolley service is clean and green with an all-new fleet of hybrid trolleys. The new trolley, colorfully painted to recall trolleys of yesteryear, offers thoroughly modern amenities including a spacious, climate-controlled interior, bike racks and a quieter, smoother ride.
April 24, 2012
Posted in: United States East
Public Gardens in Maryland Entice April Getaways
Maryland’s gardens reveal artistry and history amid natural splendor, says the Maryland Office of Tourism, which is highlighting the state’s collection of gardens as tourism destinations in April. ”This is a great time of year to visit public gardens in the state,” says Margot Amelia, director of the Maryland Office of Tourism. “Any of these green [...]
April 23, 2012
Posted in: United States East
Celebrate Earth Day with a Hike in the Forest and a “Wild & Scenic Film Festival” in the Allegheny National Forest Region of Pennsylvania
BRADFORD, Pa. – Earth Day – held on April 22 – was created to inspire awareness and appreciation of the Earth’s natural environment. Two new events this year in the Allegheny National Forest Region will embrace and celebrate nature’s beauty – a guided hike along the scenic Marilla Springs Trail and the “Wild & Scenic [...]
April 18, 2012
Posted in: United States East
New Hampshire’s Mt Washington Valley Offers Victoria Day Specials to Canadian Travelers
North Conway, NH (April) – Businesses throughout Mt Washington Valley will celebrate Victoria Day weekend with a long list of events, value offers and specials for friends and travelers from Canada. Everyone’s a Victoria Day VIP during Canadian Victoria Day weekend, May 18 – 21, 2012 as Mt Washington Valley businesses gear up for the [...]
April 18, 2012
Posted in: United States East
Superb Collection of Chinese Prints on View at Metropolitan Museum in New York City
The Metropolitan Museum of Art will showcase some of the finest and most celebrated prints ever produced in China in the special exhibition The Printed Image in China, 8th-21st Century, opening May 5, 2012. The more than 130 works on view will be drawn from the full range of the Chinese print collection at the [...]
April 13, 2012
Posted in: United States East
Manhattan to Switzerland in One Minute for Just USD $2.25
New York, April, 2012 – To mark the launch of their summer campaign, Switzerland Tourism is transforming a subway shuttle train into a veritable Swiss journey from mid April – mid May. New York City’s S shuttle runs between Grand Central Station and Times Square. It is the shortest regular service in the system, traveling [...]
April 12, 2012
Posted in: Switzerland, United States East