By Shae Lynn
The Grand Canyon tops the list of natural American wonders
The ideal travel destination for some is a natural wonder, such as the Grand Canyon, Mammoth Cave or Niagara Falls. Others may find that kicking back on the
beach and catching some rays on the Atlantic Ocean shores, or along the California coast, is more their style. Others may find that the characters of Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck are right up their alley. Whatever your vacation ideal, there are choice destinations waiting for you within the
United States.
Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona
The Grand Canyon is one of the top vacation destinations. Carved by two billion years of erosion, the canyon displays an amazing range of natural color that is a wonder to behold. You can hike into the canyon, take a rafting trip down the Colorado River, fly over in a helicopter or small prop plane, or try a guided tour. If you are up for more adventure, you tour through the park on the back of a mule.
The South Rim, which is open all year round, generates a great deal of activity. There are lodges, a campground, places to shop, shuttle buses and restaurants in this area. The Desert View, also open all year round, is located on the east rim of the canyon and extends 26 miles. The North Rim is only open from the middle of May through the middle of October. Very few people visit this side of the Grand Canyon, although it offers a lodge and a campground. Reservations are strongly recommended throughout the year for camping and other activities.
Grand Canyon National Park
P.O. Box 129
Grand Canyon, Arizona 86023
(928) 638-7888
nps.gov/grca
Myrtle Beach in South Carolina
Myrtle Beach is known for fun, sun and action. Visitors have a wealth of choices, including the Children's Museum of South Carolina, the Family Kingdom Oceanfront Water Park and the many beaches. Live entertainment--such as Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede Dinner & Show--will put excitement into your evening. Visit the Market Common for some shopping pleasure. Myrtle Beach has some great restaurants, such as Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville, Planet Hollywood and the House of Blues. There are numerous activities and entertainment that the whole family will enjoy at this interesting vacation hot spot.
Myrtle Beach
Intellistrand
1705 North Oak Street, Suite 6
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577
(843) 839-1456
visitmyrtlebeach.com
Orlando, Florida
To describe the fun activities and interesting sights in Orlando would take a considerable length of time. This is the place to be for action, entertainment, water fun, theme parks, wildlife parks and souvenir shopping. Notable attractions here include Disney World and its "sister" parks, Sea World and Universal Studios. There are souvenir shops on almost every corner in Orlando along with fantastic restaurants.
If you are contemplating a trip to Orlando, Florida, plan on taking a week to visit at the very least. There is so much to see and do here that you should plan out your trip to prioritize your choices and take the best advantage of the time you have available.
Orlando Visitor's Center
8723 International Drive, Suite 101
Orlando, Florida 32819
(407) 363-5872
orlandoinfo.com
About the Author:
Shae Lynn is a nurse and has been a freelance writer for 15 years in NY.
She writes for various online writing sites, an online magazine and is a greeting card writer.
Shae Lynn also dabbles in poetry and is an advisor at Just Answer.com. Her main areas of writing
include travel, parenting, fitness, weight loss, health, spirituality and relationships.
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