ShipsNTrips Terra Travelers Vol.5 Fall 2020

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vacation is a universal joy that everyone should be able to savor. I understand that the idea of planning a getaway can be intimidating if you have a disability. With a little research, you’ll discover that many of the most iconic and interesting travel spots in the United States can be experienced by people with special needs or mobility restrictions. Please take a look at my bucket list destinations for people with disabilities in the USA.

Tour Washington, D.C. The nation’s capital does an impressive job of making its museums and great attractions highly accessible for people with disabilities. Nearly every attraction

Journeys for Travelers With Disabilities

in D.C. is accessible by wheelchair. Even the Washington Metro system is highly accessible with help from touches like elevators for every stop. You’ll also find that the central part of Washington is mostly flat. That means that getting around the city to tourist spots like the Lincoln Memorial, the National Mall and the Washington Monument is doable by wheelchair.

Visit Morgan’s Wonderland in San Antonio, Texas There’s quite a bit to do in San Antonio if you’re a traveler with a disability. However, the attraction that draws so many to the River City is Morgan’s Wonderland. The first and only theme park in the world where every single ride is accessible for guests in wheelchairs,

Morgan’s Wonderland offers a fun sensory experience for people of all ages that looks like any other fun theme park at first glance. The park offers 25 wheelchair-accessible rides spread across 25 fun acres. There’s even an award-winning splash park thrown in the mix!

Relax on the Beach in Key Largo, Florida Key Largo is my top pick for a beach that offers easy accessibility for people with disabilities due to its extensive network of ramps and wooden walkways providing direct beach access. Known as the Dive Capital of the World, Key Largo doesn’t exclude anyone from the fun just because they have a disability. Local tour companies like Tranquil Adventures specialize

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