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Rehoboth Beach & Dewey Beach Resort Area of DE Always fun and tax-free, the Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach Delaware Resort Area is known for its award-winning boardwalk and beaches, cozy accommodations, specialty stores, tax-free shopping, amusements, local cuisine and yearround events. Rehoboth has a quaint small town feel with a walking downtown and all the fun and relaxation you could ask for. Neighboring Dewey Beach is located between the Atlantic Ocean and Rehoboth Bay and offers water
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activities, sunsets and live music and dancing that is world famous. The Resort’s Gateway (Highway One), offers more great restaurants, bars, shopping, rides and attractions. Visitors will also enjoy exploring the Delaware coastline! Nature based activities include State Parks, kayaking, nature cruises, walking and biking trails, water sports and more. Adding historical venues and performing arts will make your stay in the “Nation’s Summer Capital” a perfect one! ¤
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Year-Round Fun for Everyone in Streetsboro! Northeast Ohio’s Best Vacation Value If you’re looking to have some fun, look no further. Come visit us in Streetsboro, where we offer unforgettable experiences for everyone! We have affordable accommodations at our nine hotels and two campgrounds plus more than 40 restaurants to choose from for your dining pleasure. With just
a short drive you can experience many of the area’s over 60 nearby attractions including Streetsboro Antiques Mini Mall, Zip City USA, Boulder Creek Golf Club, Aurora Farms Premium Outlets, Breakaway Excursions, the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad and National Park, Kent State University Museum, Hard Rock Rocksino, the Rock and Roll Hall
of Fame & Museum, the Pro Football Hall of Fame, zoos, parks, sporting activities, numerous annual events and much more. Streetsboro is the perfect location for an overnight stay or your next memorable trip. We are Northeast Ohio’s Best Vacation Value, start your planning today to come visit us. ¤
FLORIDA
Veranda and White Sands – Enjoy the Good Life Warm hospitality, fun-filled activities and a casual island atmosphere await your arrival at the Veranda Beach Club on Longboat Key. Relax on your veranda, looking out over the crystalline sands of an eleven-mile beach, while the shimmering Gulf of Mexico lures you to the water’s edge. Drink in the beauty of your surroundings directly on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico.
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Veranda Beach Club 2509 Gulf of Mexico Drive Longboat Key, Florida 34228 800-411-5511 www.VerandaBeachClub.com Enjoy the good life at White Sands, bordered by the azure waters of the Gulf of Mexico on one side and the wildlife-rich Sarasota Bay on the other. It has been designed for the
fullest enjoyment of one of the most beautiful locations on Longboat Key. Nestled amid powder-white beaches and lush tropical gardens, the views from this property will always be spectacular. White Sands of Longboat 5114 Gulf of Mexico Drive Longboat Key, Florida 34228 800-230-2428 WhiteSandsOfLongboat.com
Enjoy your Stay in Hollywood Beach The Manta Ray Inn, located in Hollywood Beach, FL, is a charming oceanfront boutique hotel with stunning views of the ocean. Choose from one or two-bedroom suites, all of which offer panoramic views of South Florida’s best sandy beach with its gentle rolling surf. Enjoy fully equipped kitchens, free Wi-Fi, flat screen TVs with cable, complimentary movies, DVD/VCR players, daily maid service, two gas
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grills and free designated parking area. Relax in the heated pool with beach chairs and fluffy towels. Conveniently located directly on the beach near the boardwalk, near Fort Lauderdale and South Florida famous for fabulous dining, excellent shops and gaming. Have a fun and enjoyable stay while at the Manta Ray Inn! 954-921-9666 or 800-255-0595 www.mantarayinn.com ¤
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South Carolina Coast Features Miles of Sun and Surf A mix of easy public access, private retreats and natural preserves highlights the 200 miles of Atlantic Ocean coastline that South Carolina calls its own. For generations, beach trips to millions of Americans and Canadians
has meant an easy drive to Myrtle Beach and later, Hilton Head, while expanded air travel has added more international travelers in recent years. Reliable, decent weather year-round and a burgeoning menu of attractions and amenities continue to drive that growth in popularity.
In Myrtle Beach proper, hotels old and new, restaurants and shops line the beach, with public access points interspersed. Then there are the quiet ocean-side beach communities such as Cherry Grove, Atlantic Beach (considered perhaps the nation’s first predominantly African American beach town), Garden City and “elegantly shabby” Pawleys Island.
Each offers varying degrees of public beach access and wide choices of hotel, cottage and condo rentals, as well as package deals with many of the more than 100 golf courses on the Strand. Cozy Myrtle Beach and expansive Huntington Beach state parks also offer beach access, camping, environmental education programs and more.
There are literally thousands of hotel rooms, condos, campsites and other accommodations along the South Carolina coast, as well as a myriad of dining, entertainment and educational options to help spice up the trip.
Our vacation homes are pet friendly and fully-equipped ~ you’ll always feel like you are coming “home” to your ‘vacation home.’ Full kitchens! Some have game rooms, hot tubs and BBQ grills. Up to four bedrooms, some sleep up to 18. We take great pride in our units by keeping them updated and cleaned on a regular basis.
Come visit us at Myrtle Beach Vacation Stations. We want to make sure that your stay in North Myrtle Beach is a wonderful experience - so that y’all love to come see us again! Myrtle Beach Vacation Stations 4390 Spa Dr - Suite D Little River, SC 29566 843- 584-8705 myrtlebeachvacationstations.com
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We Love Vacations! Experience everything at the beach while living comfortably in a beautiful vacation home from Myrtle Beach Vacation Stations! All our properties are no more than 150 yards from the beach in all sections of North Myrtle Beach, SC. We welcome Families, Couples, Seniors and Students!
Oceanfront in Myrtle Beach! Open every day of the year, Ocean Lakes Family Campground in sunny Myrtle Beach, SC offers camping and beach house rentals with a variety of planned activities, outstanding amenities and lots of southern hospitality! Ocean Lakes features 300 beach house rentals that sleep 4 to 21 people. Our 859 campsites are large, pull-through, with full hook-ups, including Wi-Fi. Concrete pads are available on 649 campsites. While the kids are still in school our pace is mellow, but the fun and sun never stop. Summertime is all about family and features fun for
all ages with a packed Activities Calendar, Sandy Harbor Water Park and a mile of oceanfront. Relax in our pools, shop in our store, let us do the cooking! Need RV and golf cart service or supplies? We have you covered. No RV? Book one of our vacation rentals to enjoy our park! Ranked in the Top 1% of campgrounds in America, we hope you come stay with us! Ocean Lakes Family Campground Myrtle Beach, SC 29575 Campsites: 877-506-1053 Rental Houses: 800-845-2229 www.OceanLakes.com ¤
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County of Kent – A Scenic Peninsula A scenic peninsula, on Maryland’s Upper Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay, the County of Kent is less than a two-hour drive from Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Annapolis and Northern Virginia. Quaint waterfront towns, including Historic Chestertown, Rock Hall, Galena, Betterton and Millington, offer sunset cruise charters, small beaches, kayaking, fishing charters, boating, sailing, museums, theaters, art galleries, shopping along treelined brick sidewalks, antiquing, terrific restaurants, winery, distillery, farmers’ and artisans’ market, local 4
seafood and more. Chestertown boasts Maryland’s second largest collection of 18th century structures. Catch a show at The Garfield Center for the Arts at Prince Theatre in Chestertown and the Mainstay in Rock Hall, which feature local to internationally renowned performers. While driving Maryland’s first National Scenic Byway, you will find stretches of low rolling farmland, dramatic sunsets, scenic beauty, rich heritage and some of the United States’ most quaint and beautiful towns. ¤ FREE TRAVEL INFORMATION ~ www.GuestQuest.com
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Gorgeous Gorges, Waterfalls and Wine Trails, Stunning Scenery and So Much More From Niagara Falls and Buffalo along Lake Erie to the Finger Lakes countryside, Western New York offers visitors attractions, adventures and accommodations that make it a perfect vacation destination. Visit the thunderous, awe inspiring Niagara Falls. With more to offer than just the falls, Niagara Falls State Park is a sanctuary for protected species and features the Observation Tower with one of the best views of Niagara Falls in Niagara Falls, New York. Check out the Niagara Wine Trail with 21 wineries stretching across Niagara, Orleans and Monroe counties. Head over to Wyoming County New York, home to the “Grand Canyon of the East” and enjoy magnificent waterfalls, the historic A& A Railroad and other attractions, as well as a multitude of outdoor activities that bring visitors. Allegany County is the perfect playing grounds for all things outdoors. Fairs, festivals, seasonal celebrations, outdoors sporting and special events, along with shopping, dining and sightseeing will fill your days. Chautauqua County’s unrivaled natural beauty can be found while hiking, biking, birding and golfing. Cool off on hot summer days by getting out on five area lakes: Rent a boat, relax on a sandy beach or go fishing. Take a sailing lesson or join a sunset kayaking tour. Waterfalls and wineries and of course the 11 “Finger Lakes” make the Finger Lakes region a famous New York destination. World-class wineries dot the wine trails that run through the 14 counties that make up the Finger Lakes. You’ll find over 1000 waterfalls and more than 2000 miles of hiking and biking trails, skiing, snowboarding and other outdoor attractions and adventures. Some wine trails to consider include the Lake Ontario Wine Trail, Seneca Lake Wine Trail and Keuka Wine Trail. Rest at charming B&Bs or stay at Country Inn & Suites Mount Morris - your perfect base for exploring the Finger Lakes, Wyoming County and more. From Lake Erie to the Finger Lakes, Niagara Falls to the Allegany State Park, Western New York’s wineries, waterfalls and wonderful attractions, accommodations and events are a sure to please vacation experience. Find events and enter to win a trip at GuestQuest.com.
Lake Ontario Wine Trail … Be Prepared to Be Amazed From boutique wineries and craft distilleries, to charming B&Bs, cultural restaurants, abundant New York farms and farm markets, unique shops, dream-inspiring coastal landscapes and sites, the Lake Ontario Wine Trail is an adventure. The Trail stretches along Lake Ontario, between Rochester and Syracuse NY. Our farms and farm markets grow much of New York’s food, as they are high ranking producers of apples, grapes, maple syrup and more. Our soil and climate, coupled with years of experience in the industry, make the Lake Ontario wines and craft spirits distinctive. Each bottle is handcrafted with care, and with each “see, swirl, sniff and sip” we offer you a tantalizing taste of what is here. Around each turn on the Trail is a new vista to be discovered. Plan a day trip and be home in time to enjoy great wines/spirits with your dinner or make a weekend of it! ¤ NEW YORK ~ SUMMER 2019
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Lake George NY Tourism, a Favorite Destination Anytime of the Year The sun is out and the water feels great. It’s summertime again in the Lake George Area. Reignite your sense of adventure at the gateway to the Adirondack Mountains. Unique annual events are about to kick-off, the beaches are open, and the water is calling your name. The crystalline water of Lake George is the perfect temperature for a swim. Plant your chair on a sandy beach and absorb the Adirondack sun or sprint into the lake and splash the day away. Reconnect with the wild on a secluded island campsite. Explore every nook and cranny of your waterfront hideaway and roast s’mores by the campfire. For exhilarating screams and hilarious shows check out a Lake George Area amusement park. Classic rollercoasters and vast water parks create summer memories that will last a lifetime. Board an elegant cruise ship and see everything Lake George has to offer. An hour-long ride or a full-day cruise will reveal every secret of the Queen of American Lakes. Rent a boat from a local marina and
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cruise the shoreline. Waterski from wake to wake or cast into the weeds for a smallmouth bass. Quiet hiking trails bring adventurers through silent forests to stunning views of the Adirondack Mountains and beyond. Choose an easy hike just outside of town or a day-long excursion deep in the woods. Events season is in full swing. If you love the roars and rumbles of a motorcycle rally, bring your bike to Americade and ride the winding roads. If wine and food make you smile, the Adirondack Wine & Food Festival will satisfy your hunger. Movie buffs will be in their glory at the Adirondack Film Festival and avid theater goers will be thrilled with the Adirondack Theatre Festival. A summer event is the cherry on top of every Lake George Area getaway. Summer is finally here. Grab your bathing suit, pack your fishing rods and bicycles, and hit the road. The Lake George Area is waiting for you. Pioneer your vacation today. 518-761-6366 VisitLakeGeorge.com ¤
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NEW YORK
Live, Love, Visit Chenango
Do you remember your summer fun? We’ve got you covered. Enjoy the great outdoors in a tent or a cabin, throw out your fishing pole as you float down the river, explore the trail systems, travel the picturesque roads, visit historic spots, and take respite in quiet little pubs and restaurants. Nationally recognized events, such as the General Clinton Canoe Regatta, Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival, the Chenango Blues Festival, and the Gus Macker
Basketball Tourney all provide great entertainment. Professional ATV and dirt bike racing, golfing, and canoeing add to the excitement while historic sites, museums, cultural venues and galleries enhance your cultural experience. At the end of the day, relax and enjoy the peace and quiet of the rural countryside. Make us your next destination. 607-334-1400 www.visitchenango.com @CmrceChenango facebook.com/ChenangoTourism/ ¤
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Find Endless Adventure in The Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Region
The Pennsylvania Great Outdoors region consists of Jefferson, Elk, Clarion, Forest, and Cameron Counties in northwestern Pennsylvania, and it is home to a wide range of fantastic attractions perfect for couples, families, and friends. With more than a million acres of woodland and some of the darkest skies on the East Coast, it’s a relaxing destination where you really can get away from it all. Roughly 1,000 elk roam freely through Pennsylvania’s Wild Elk
Country, and you can see them across the mountains and valleys of Elk and Cameron Counties. Nearby, Cook Forest State Park and its surrounding attractions invite visitors to hike under some of the tallest trees in the northeastern United States, bottle-feed fawns, climb house-sized boulders, and so much more. The Allegheny National Forest as well as the Allegheny and Clarion Rivers also offer top-notch outdoor recreation opportunities. In 2019, the Clarion River was voted Pennsylvania’s 2019
River of the Year. The Clarion River flows through the middle of the PA Great Outdoors region and is popular for fishing, kayaking, canoeing, bird watching, swimming, picnicking, and just relaxing. Each town here offers unique charm and events such as Punxsutawney’s Groundhog Day, Ridgway’s Chainsaw Carvers Rendezvous, Clarion’s Autumn Leaf Festival, and this year’s 150th anniversary of the Jefferson County Courthouse. Many towns offer
intriguing history like Ridgway’s Lily of the Valley, Brookville’s Scripture Rocks, Tionesta’s Sherman Memorial Lighthouse, Elk County’s Mt. Zion Historical Park, Cameron County’s Little Museum and much more. You can also find unforgettable wineries, breweries, distilleries, and restaurants.
Whether you hike, bike, paddle, watch wildlife, fish, hunt, geocache, or ride horses, ATVs, or snowmobiles, you’ll find your endless adventure in the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors. Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau (814) 849-5197 VisitPAGO.com ¤
Let Your Pennsylvania Wilds Adventures Begin Here! Clinton County, in north central Pennsylvania, is the gateway to the PA Wilds, offering state parks, forest and game lands and the Susquehanna River for your outdoor recreation. Less than a half-day drive from most points in the eastern U.S. gets you here to enjoy camping, hiking, kayaking, ATV riding, hunting
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and fishing. The area is known for adventure challenges such as trail races, dual sport motorcycling, and triathlon events. There’s hiking, biking and horseback riding trails, bird watching and elk and other wildlife viewing. Clinton County is home to the Woolrich Store, Piper Aviation
Museum, Heisey House Museum, The Station (art) Gallery and the Millbrook Playhouse barn theatre – there’s something for every interest. It’s the best of the outdoors, and so much more! Visit www.ClintonCountyInfo.com or call 888-388-6991 for more on rural, beautiful Clinton County. ¤
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Visit Clearfield County PA Your Adventure Awaits The backwoods. backroads. backwaters. of Clearfield County have a summer adventure waiting for you. Enjoy 102 miles of clean water, pure air and an ecosystem unlike anywhere else. Explore miles of protected streams where the lakes are streaming with bass, walleye and northern pike. Summer is the perfect time for those looking for more of a river
adventure. Bring your kayak/canoe to Visit our website the West Branch of the Susquehanna www.VisitClearfieldCounty.org River or paddle one of our lakes and for road trips, packages and enjoy breath taking scenic views. the perfect place to Enjoy a relaxing day at DuBois spend the night. Country Club, Eagles Ridge, Kenterra, Like us on Facebook to Beechwoods or Treasure Lake. Stop share your backwoods. backroads. by Dr. Doolittle’s or Fun Central and backwaters. experience. enjoy some mini golf. Call us at 814-765-5734. Let Visit Clearfield County help you ¤ plan your weekend away from home.
Visit Luzerne County PA for Family Memories Explore the beautiful open country with waterfalls, trails, history and fun – with four state parks for camping, hiking, boating, fishing and swimming! Walk the downtowns, historic houses and mansions or visit the quaint towns. Immerse yourself in “A day in the life-Coal Miner,” Lackawanna Coal Mine, authentic underground Anthracite Coal Mine, the “patchtown” at historic Eckley Miner’s Village and then visit the historic Sophia Cox Mansion, Coxe & Eckley mine owner families.
Visit Steamtown or ride The Electric City Trolley to a Railriders (NY Yankees AAA team) game. Entertainment of all styles, from the 10,000 seat Mohegan Sun Arena to an intimate dinner show at the Music Box Theatre. Browse through the merchant store with handmade goods, feed the
animals and then enjoy the best ice cream at the Hillside Farms. Close to everywhere via four major interstates and the WilkesBarre Scranton International Airport. Visit Luzerne County 888.905.2782 www.VisitLuzerneCounty.com ¤
Every Turn a Treasure in the Susquehanna River Valley, PA Easily accessible from major interstates and routes, the Susquehanna River Valley, conveniently located in Central Pennsylvania, is becoming an increasingly popular East Coast destination for outdoor enthusiasts and for those who want to chill, explore, indulge and refresh. Home to three State Parks and where the two branches of the Susquehanna River meet, travelers will enjoy cycling for every skill and adventure level and also hiking, backpacking, camping, canoeing and kayaking, trout and bass fishing in the river
and nearby Penns Creek, plus ATV/ OHV off-road fun at the nationally recognized Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area. Families and friends will enjoy Pennsylvania wineries, breweries and cideries and can explore the awardwinning Knoebels Amusement Resort, nearby zoos, animal parks and refuges plus antiquing, shopping and seasonal, farm-to-table treats at our unique diners and restaurants. Every turn a treasure. VisitCentralPA.org or 1-877-207-8599 ¤
Crawford County Is Loaded with Events and Attractions When planning our vacations, we ALL look for value and how much we can get for our dollar. Look no further than Crawford County. Pymatuning State Park is one of our most popular attractions. The park features a 17,088-acre reservoir, modern lake front cabins, beach, hiking trails, snowmobile trails and over 600 campsites. Every summer at the “Spillway” huge carp gather for tourists to toss bread to start the feeding frenzy. The carp are so thick, ducks walk on them. 10
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Next would be Conneaut Lake Park, which is over 100 years old – where you can ride historic rides not found in most parks. With a large beach, lake front Hotel, water park, rides and the 37th oldest Wooden Roller Coasters in the world. Our Crawford County Fair is the largest Agricultural fair in PA. There are events all year round. Request a free Events Brochure and Visitors Guide or go to www.visitcrawford.org ¤ NEW YORK ~ SUMMER 2019
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