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Find Your Treasure in Pender County, NC Pender County, North Carolina is home to the family-friendly beaches of Topsail Island, the Intracoastal Waterway and the Black and Northeast Cape Fear River, where water sports and fishing abound. We are also home to rich history, farmer’s markets, seafood markets, boutiques and specialty shops. Pender is home to several towns, including Surf City and Topsail Beach. Cross the iconic swing bridge and you will enter “Island Time” where Pg 2 Pg 3 Pg 3-5 Pg 5 Pg 6 Pg 6 Pg 7 Pg 7 Pg 8
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the pace is slower. Pender County is also home to Burgaw, a historic town in which the Civil War Trails travel and the North Carolina Blueberry Festival is celebrated. Pull up a beach chair. Traverse the Coastal Crescent of the Mountains to Sea Trail. Take a cruise on the Intracoastal or experience a deepsea charter. Visit Pender County and find your treasure. You will find us on the web at VisitPender.com. ¤
Year-Round Fun for Everyone in Streetsboro! 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
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Farms Premium Outlets, ThornCreek Winery & Gardens, the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad and National Park, Kent State University Museum, MGM Northfield Park, 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. ¤
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pennsylvania / new york
P E N N S Y LVA N I A
Let Your Pennsylvania Wilds Adventures Begin Here!
Clinton County, in north central and game lands and the Susquehanna most points in the eastern U.S. and fishing. The area is known for Pennsylvania, is the gateway to the River for your outdoor recreation. gets you here to enjoy camping, adventure challenges such as trail PA Wilds, offering state parks, forest Less than a half-day drive from hiking, kayaking, ATV riding, hunting 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 Explore and discover treasures in and breakfasts. At every turn you will VisitCentralPA.org or Woolrich Store, Piper Aviation Pennsylvania’s pristine Susquehanna find something to amaze and inspire 877-207-8599 ¤ Museum, Heisey House Museum, River Valley. Spend the day hitting the you. trails - snowmobiling, cross country skiing, or snow shoeing in our State Parks and Forests. Take time to visit our awardwinning wineries and breweries found throughout the Susquehanna River Valley. Attend a seasonal festival, visit a historical museum, go antiquing or shop local at our fine retailers and unique stores. Finish the day with a romantic dinner for two or share your day’s adventures with friends and family at one of our world-class pubs or restaurants located in one of our picturesque downtowns. Plan a trip for the day or turn it into a get away by staying at one of our cozy hotels, cabins, cottages or bed
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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 us online at www.ClintonCountyInfo.com or call 888-388-6991 for more on rural, beautiful Clinton County. ¤
NEW YORK
Dutchess County, NY: Where Farm-to-Table is A Way of Life Just 90 minutes north of Manhattan in the heart of New York’s Hudson Valley is the culinary getaway of your dreams. Dutchess County’s 1,700 farms yield an extraordinary variety of produce, meat, poultry and dairy that inspire our chefs to continually create vibrant, seasonal menus. Restaurants featuring every
style of cuisine win over diners with creative dishes utilizing the vast bounty provided by area farmers. It’s not surprising that this foodie’s paradise is also home to The Culinary Institute of America – the world’s premier culinary college. Founded in 1946, the CIA has trained culinary icons including Grant Achatz,
Escape to our Winter Destination! Chenango County, New York Located in Central New York, Chenango County is home to interesting terrain and a wide variety of winter activities. Gear up for crosscountry skiing, hiking, snowmobiling, fat biking and ice fishing in this area we call home. Our visitchenango.com website has snowmobile clubs and trails listed and we boast of some of the best-groomed trails in New York State. Winter fat biking has wide appeal, and it’s starting to grow in Chenango. NEW YORK ~ WINTER 2019
Anthony Bourdain, and Cat Cora. Reserve a table at any of the Hyde Park campus’s four award-winning restaurants and dine in a real-world, live-action classroom. At American Bounty Restaurant, students and faculty emphasize the use of local, fresh ingredients to create modern American dishes, proving seasonality impacts quality. ¤
It is a fun sport that promotes outdoor fitness and adventure as you ride through our well-maintained trails and enjoy the quiet atmosphere of our trails. Warm up your insides on our brew trail with a stop at the Black Bear Winery, the Bullthistle Brewery and our newest brewery – Hidden Springs Brewhouse. No matter what trail you take, find your winter adventure at www.visitchenango.com. ¤ FREE TRAVEL INFORMATION ~ www.GuestQuest.com
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DELAWARE
Rehoboth Beach & Dewey Beach Resort Area of Delaware
Peek’n Peak Resort Is Your Destination for Adventure in All Four Seasons!
In the Winter, Peek’n Peak is famous for skiing and snowboarding including 27 slopes and trails, 3 terrain parks and snow tubing. In the Summer, Peek’n Peak offers a championship caliber golf, giant dual ziplines, an aerial adventure course, Segway tours, the soaring eagle zipline, an outdoor pool, Frisbee
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golf, bicycle rentals, mini golf and more. Throughout the year, guests to Peek’n Peak will enjoy upscale dining at Bistro 210, alongside a variety of other seasonal dining options. The Serenity Spa offers guests a relaxing and rejuvenating experience, while the indoor pool & play zone is perfect
for kids. The resort offers overnight accommodations at The Inn or in one of eighty mountainside condos. Be sure to check out the resort’s website, pknpk.com, to see upcoming events and overnight package offers. There’s always something happening at the Peak! ¤
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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 year-round events. Visitors enjoy exploring 30 miles of unspoiled Delaware coastline, and many passive park areas. Nature based activities include State Parks, kayaking, nature cruises, ferry rides, walking trails, surfing, skimboarding, paddleboarding, sailing or exploring the water’s edge. Adding historical venues and live performing arts will make your stay in the “Nation’s Summer Capital” a perfect one. 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 just a short walk from Rehoboth Beach and sits between the Atlantic Ocean and Rehoboth Bay. Dewey offers beach sports and activities as well as great restaurants, majestic sunsets, live music, dancing, and nightlife that are world famous. During the summer, Dewey offers family activities including movies and bonfires on the beach. The Resort’s Gateway (Highway One), offers a “mile of style” at the famous Tanger Outlet Center and as well as additional restaurants, bars, shops, rides, and attractions. The Resort Area hosts many events for fun-seekers of all ages…all year round! Spring and fall sidewalk sales are held in May and October; Beach Goes Red, White & Blue is held in May and the Sandcastle Contest is held in September. If you like fun, costumes and parades, the annual Sea Witch® Festival held in October will appeal to you. More fun events include 5K Races, Pet Events, Jazz Festival, Film Festival and holiday tree lightings and happenings. Once you visit, you will want to stay and return often to enjoy our beaches, boardwalk, natural beauty and hospitality. The Resort Area is always fun and always tax-free! For more information on the Resort Area, contact the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center located at 501 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware 19971. Friendly and knowledgeable staff can also be reached at 302-227-6446 or online at www.Beach-Fun.com. Find us on Facebook! ¤
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WEST VIRGINIA
Create Legendary Adventures in Stonewall Country, WV Located in the Center of West Virginia Create your next adventure right here in Stonewall Country! Stonewall Country in the center of West Virginia and home to a beautiful historic and yet haunted Asylum for the insane, hand blown glass demonstrations, a glass museum, a military museum, the boyhood home of the famous Civil War
General “Stonewall” Jackson, a winery housed in a hand cut stone building, our four-diamond luxurious resort, it’s award winning golf course, quaint local shops and delightfully delicious restaurants not to mention two beautiful lakes plus a state park with plenty of fishing, hunting, hiking, boating
and outdoor recreation galore. Come to our corner of the world – to create your next legendary adventures right here in Stonewall Country! For more information call 304-269-7328 or visit www.stonewallcountry.com ¤
FLORIDA
So Many Beaches Mean Good Times in Florida
With the longest coastline in the contiguous United States, you have more than 1,300 miles of breathtaking Florida beaches and oceanic attractions from which to select. Florida vacation destinations are the perfect getaway for every size family. Many of the globe’s top theme parks are waiting for you to visit and have the vacation
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experience of a lifetime. Or for something a little “earthier”, you can tour the intriguing natural habitats and history of the tropical wetlands in the Florida Everglades. Or get up close and personal with the ocean and enjoy the best boating and fishing destinations in the world. Or simply warm your spirit on the multitude of beaches with your every need met by world-class hospitality specialists.
With miles and miles of beach vacation destinations, the Florida coast and Keys are the perfect spot for you to relax, recharge and enjoy
the abundant pleasures of the ocean, both above and below the waterline. An abundance of resort hotels, cozy bed and breakfasts, or even quiet,
private rentals allow you to customize your experience so it perfectly suits your vacation needs. Discover your next dream vacation in 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. 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
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Escape to Anna Maria Island Anna Maria Island is a quaint barrier island nestled in the Gulf of Mexico on the West Coast of Florida, with turquoise waters and white sandy beaches. Two great resorts to “get away from it all” are Silver Surf Gulf Beach Resort and Bridgewalk, a landmark resort. Silver Surf Gulf Beach Resort has its own private beach, chairs, umbrellas and towels at no additional charge, a pool, gas grill area, beach massage and boat rentals right on the property.
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Bridgewalk, a landmark resort is located on the energetic, Historic Bridge Street. Bridgewalk, is within walking distance to interesting shops, city fishing pier, putt putt golf and over seven restaurants, some featuring live music on a regular basis. A highlight of Bridgewalk is nearly every room has a Jacuzzi tub. We say… “you are going to love it here!” Contact us online at www.silverresorts.com or call 866-779-2345. ¤
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maryland / new jersey
MARYLAND
Set Yourself Free with a Great Maryland Getaway
Whether you’re passing through to the Nation’s capital, or just want to hit the East Coast before the tourist attractions get busy in the summer, Maryland is the perfect destination for your Maryland vacation getaway this spring. Take a stroll along the boardwalk, tour the many historic sites, and explore the numerous ancient mountain ranges
that ironically occupy this tiny state. You can also make time to hit the renowned skateboard park, or dive in the ocean, paddle on the water, swim at the beach, or even hire a catamaran canoe. For the most spectacular east coast ocean views, you should rent a condo in one of North Ocean City’s towering high rises. These fabulous
accommodations are more than 20 stories tall, and offer you the view you know you deserve while you relax on your Maryland vacation getaway. Historic sites in Maryland offer an up-close educational experience to which no classroom can compare. Touring the past with significant moments in time from the Revolutionary and Civil
Wars will entertain and enthrall the whole family. So will soaking in the atmosphere of the state that was the birthplace and haven for many freedoms in early America. Let your spirit be refreshed and recharged by spirit of freedom being alive and well in Maryland today. Don’t forget to eat like a native during your Maryland getaway, and enjoy the area’s specialty,
Chesapeake Blue Crab. And since oysters are best in months with an “R” in it, you’ll want to get your fill of these local delicacy before summer hits. But no matter what the catch of the day is, you’ll be living a fisherman’s dream at every seafood destination on your Maryland vacation. Your quest for the perfect Maryland tour guide ends here. Let your adventure begin!
You’re Going to LOVE Kent County MD Have you ever visited a place where you immediately felt welcome and knew that you would come back again? Kent County, Maryland is just that place. This scenic peninsula kisses the shorelines of the Chesapeake Bay and the historic Chester and Sassafras Rivers. Kent was bestowed with the honor of being designated as part of Maryland’s first National Scenic Byway, “Chesapeake Country.” Whether you are driving or cycling, you will discover calming landscapes, rolling farmland,
dramatic sunsets, scenic beauty, nature and rich heritage. Kent County invites you to experience Chestertown, Rock Hall, Galena, Betterton and Millington. Whether you are happiest exploring historic architecture, enjoying visual and performing arts, feasting on a burger or local seafood, shopping along red-brick sidewalks, hiking a trail at Eastern Neck NWR, taking a public sail or cruise, fishing or kayaking, there is so much to see and do in this charming destination. ¤
NEW JERSEY
The Wildwoods, New Jersey Your Vacation, Your Way
Chill or thrill? Crazy or lazy? Mild or Wild? In The Wildwoods, you can do as much, or as little, as you like. Enjoy 5 miles of FREE white-sand beaches and 38 blocks of boardwalk fun with 3-action-packed amusement piers with over 100-rides and attractions, 3-beachfront waterparks, shopping, carnival games and arcades, plus great dining and nightlife. Recently named “The #1 Destination on the Rise in the US” by TripAdvisor and voted “Best Beaches
in New Jersey” by USAToday, The Wildwoods deliver one-of-a-kind value for family vacations at the Jersey shore. With over 180 events and festivals throughout the year and lots of fun things to do, you’ll find a little something for everyone in the Wildwoods. Everything you could ever want in a family vacation is right here in the Wildwoods. Start planning your perfect Wildwoods’ vacation today! Visit www.WildwoodsNJ.com ¤
Plan Your Escape to The Jersey Cape! Cape May County, New Jersey Cape May County New Jersey is situated at the southernmost tip of New Jersey between the Atlantic Ocean and the Delaware Bay and has nearly 40 miles of pristine beaches and is a world away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The resorts from Ocean City to Cape May offer great accommodations, exciting NEW YORK ~ WINTER 2019
attractions and cool special events with a coastal vibe. Gourmet to casual dining, shopping, golf, fishing, boating and wineries, breweries and distilleries add to the vacation fun. Plan your escape to the Jersey Cape! www.fallforthejerseycape.com ¤ FREE TRAVEL INFORMATION ~ www.GuestQuest.com
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Seaside Vacations: North Myrtle Beach Vacation Rentals
Let us help you find your place in the sun this year. Seaside Vacations has been helping families with their North Myrtle Beach vacations since 1995. The combination of excellent customer service and very clean, well maintained properties are the perfect way to experience an unforgettable vacation.
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You can choose from some of the finest North Myrtle Beach vacation rentals from cozy golf course villas to luxury homes and a wide variety of condos both on and off the beach. We can offer you something for just 2 people or perhaps a large family gathering. Our properties
are conveniently located to terrific restaurants, shopping, water sports, fishing and event venues. During your stay, you can experience first class shows at the House of Blues, Alabama Theatre, Pirates Voyage and many others. We will even share our favorite local hot
spots, so your family can enjoy some give you affordable options for the terrific southern cuisine. best North Myrtle Beach vacation Don’t hesitate to call us. Our ever. experienced staff and area experts Seaside Vacations will provide you with a tremendous 501 Main Street amount of information to help you North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 make the perfect choice. We will 800-930-6001 take time to listen to your needs and www.seasidevacations.com ¤
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