Hollywood, Stature of Liberty, Las Vegas, Liberty Bell, Microsoft...What is the common link between all of them? USA. Undoubtedly, the most powerful and popular country in the world, USA for decades is touted as the hot spot tourist destination in the world. Steeping in rich history, America enjoys the envying attention of wanderlusts from round the world. Even the scenic splendors of Europe, the rich flora and fauna of Africa and even the mystical beauty of Asia, can ever pose a threat to the tourism of USA. Such is the craze of America that travellers from every nook and corner, pine hopes to uncover its spectacular and soul-stirring riches. From the entertainment capital of the world Las Vegas to the New York's, Time Square, New Year celebration; glitz and glamor of Hollywood to fun and frolic of Disneyland- America is so vast and diverse that one lifetime is not enough to unveil the layers of its splendor and grandeur. Enjoy its serene beaches, rugged mountains, picturesque countryside, raucous nightlife, luscious verdure, parks, lakes and wildlife sanctuaries and what not...you be overwhelmed seeing such a spellbinding spectacle. USA tour, truly is a once in a lifetime experience. From the accommodation facilities in sybaritic hotels, where guests enjoy spectacular amenities and services, heart-warming recreational facilities and first rate wining and dining experience, to the easy and smooth transportation via land, water and air- USA tour keeps in mind the needs of all the tourists. USA Tours win hands down and gets thumbs up.
Tours to White House
WHITE HOUSE TOURS: One of most-popular tours among tourists visiting the US. Though most of the rooms are historic, each has a different flavor and a different story. It was President Thomas Jefferson also permitted public tours of his home, which have continued ever since, except during wartime. The White House was designated a National Historic Landmark on December 19, 1960.
Visit Eisenhower Executive Office Building to see the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and George Washington's sword on display. The "Presidential Collection Room", now the China Room, was designated by Ms Woodrow Wilson to display the growing collection of White House china. The Map Room was used by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to follow the course of World War II.
Few people realize the size of the White House, since much of it is below ground or otherwise minimized by landscaping. In fact, the White House has: six stories and 55,000 ft² (5,100 m²) of floor space, 132 rooms and 35 bathrooms, 412 doors, 147 windows, 28 fireplaces, 8 staircases, 3 elevators, 5 full-time chefs, 5,000 visitors a day, a tennis court, a bowling lane, a movie theater, a jogging track and a swimming pool.
Public tours of the White House are available for groups of 10 or more people. Requests must be submitted through one's Member of Congress and are accepted up to six months in advance. These self-guided tours are available from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday (excluding federal holidays), and are scheduled on a first come, first served basis approximately one month in advance of the requested date. All White House tours are free of charge. For the most current tour information, please call the 24-hour line at 202-456-7041.
Tours to Statue of Liberty, USA
TOURS TO THE STATUE OF LIBERTY
Located on 12-acre Liberty Island in New York Harbor, the Statue was a gift of international friendship from the people of France to the people of the US. The Statue was dedicated on October 28, 1886 and was designated a National Monument on October 15, 1924. A living symbol of freedom to millions, visitors can now experience a special insider's view of the engineering marvel. Visit the Statue's observation deck to see the panoramic views of NY and the Harbor, and witness the Statue up close from her promenades on Ft. Wood. Also enjoy the Statue of Liberty Exhibit located on the second floor in the pedestal of the Statue. It traces the history and symbolism of the Statue. The Statue's crown is not accessible and the torch has been officially closed since July 1916. On October 28th, 1886, President Grover Cleveland accepted the Statue on behalf of the US and said: "We will not forget that Liberty has here made her home; nor shall her chosen altar be neglected."
PROMENADE TOUR This tour takes visitors outside the lower Promenade and inside the monument lobby to see the original torch and the Statue of Liberty Exhibit for a 20-30 minute tour, with enhanced lighting and new video system.
OBSERVATORY TOUR This option includes both the Promenade tour, plus a visit to the pedestal observation platform where visitors can view the Statue's interior framework through a new glass ceiling portal.
ANTENNA AUDIO TOUR Listen to voices of generations past as they recall their voyages to America, hear the story behind the Statue, and learn what it was like to pass through immigration on Ellis Island.
MUSEUM EXHIBITS
The Statue of Liberty exhibit traces the history and symbolism of the Statue of Liberty through museum objects, photographs, prints, videos and oral histories. In addition to historical artifacts and descriptive text, fullscale replicas of the Statue's face and foot are also on display. The main historical sections include: From Idea to Image, Fabricating the Statue, Stretching Technology, Fundraising in France, The Pedestal, Fundraising in America, and Complete at Last.
The Torch Exhibit includes the original 1886 torch and much altered flame in the lobby.
Tours to Niagra Falls
Niagara Falls is a set of massive waterfalls located on the Niagara River on the border between the US and Canada. The Falls comprises three separate waterfalls: the Horseshoe Falls, the American Falls, and the smaller, adjacent Bridal Veil Falls. While not exceptionally high, Niagara Falls is very wide. AMERICAN FALLS At 56 metres, the American Falls is slightly higher than its Canadian counterpart. The American Falls look spectacular at night, when it is lit with various combinations of colored lights.
NIAGARA FALLS BIRD AVIARY Voted Niagara's "Attraction of the Year" for 2003 and 2004, this 50,000 sq feet aviary has tropical rainforest with over 400 free flying birds.
NIAGARA PARKS BUTTERFLY CONSERVATORY Dozens of different species of butterflies move through the climate-controlled 11,000 sq. ft. conservatory.
CASINO NIAGARA features over 96,000 sq ft of gaming space with a total of 123 gaming tables and over 3000 slot machines.
THE JOURNEY BEHIND THE FALLS Visitors can enjoy the thunder of the waters from a different perspective by visiting The Journey Behind The Falls deck is located in the Table Rock House Plaza beside the Canadian Horseshoe Falls.
THE KONICA MINOLTA TOWER CENTRE is a "must-see" attraction during your visit to the Niagara Falls, Canada. This tower was the first tower built in Niagara Falls and undoubtedly offers the best view of the Falls and the Niagara River. The indoor Observation Deck atop the tower rises approximately 525 feet from the brink of the falls and provides a spectacular view day or night.
RIPLEY BELEIVE IT OR NOT View unusual customs, hobbies and artifacts from all over the world. See history of the daredevils of Niagara Falls. NIAGRA HELICOPTER This tour gives visitors an incredible view of Niagara's natural and man-made wonders.
THE WHIRLPOOL AERO CAR IN NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO Riders can see the rapids, the Whirlpool, the Gorge, the hydro-electric plants down the river, as the aerial car travels safely between two different points on the Canadian shore of the Niagara River over the spectacular whirlpool.
LEGENDARY ENCOUNTERS SHOW Molded to perfection, this unique blend of outrageous comedic characters and 12 energetic impersonations recreate a stunning musical salute to some of the most memorable personalities of yesterday.
THE NIAGARA GLEN NATURE AREA The trails lead down into the gorge, revealing the geologic strata that were laid down over four hundred million years ago. The forest is primarily deciduous with maples, Staghorn sumacs, sassafras, tulip trees, and even some red mulberry trees. Fishing has long been a favourite pastime for the visitors at the Glen.
Tours to Niagra Falls
The Grand Canyon is more than a great abyss carved through the rocks of the Colorado plateau. It is a pleasure ground for those who love the many moods and gifts of nature. The National Park covers more than 1.2 million acres and the vast majority of the park is inaccessible due to the predominance of cliffs, and inhospitable to all but desert plants and animals. The Colorado River bisects the canyon and hikers can cross the river only at Phantom Ranch.
THE SOUTH RIM is open 365 days a year, seven days a week. This side of the Grand Canyon averages 7000 ft above sea level. Visitors with respiratory or heart problems may experience difficulties. All walking at this elevation can be strenuous.
NORTH RIM is over 8000 feet above sea level.
INNER CANYON / BACKCOUNTRY Here you will be hiking in a desert climate, where water and protection from the elements make the difference between life and death.
RIVER TRIPS Whitewater rafting trips through the canyon last from 3-21 days and require reservations well in advance. There are three types of river trips on the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park: Commercial river trips (open to the public and are often reserved far in advance), Private River Trips (also called non-commercial river trips), One-Day Trips (half-day and all-day trips on the Colorado River but may not be within Grand Canyon National Park)
TUWEEP / TOROWEAP This area is on the northwest rim of the Grand Canyon in the remote Arizona Strip. The Kanab Plateau rises sharply to the east, while the volcanic Pine/Uinkaret Mountains form the western margin of Toroweap Valley. The view from Toroweap Overlook, 3000 vertical feet above the Colorado River, is breathtaking; the sheer drop, dramatic! Equally impressive are the volcanic features, cinder cones and lava flows, which make this viewpoint unique in Grand Canyon National Park.
WILDLIFE The Grand Canyon area is full of tame squirrels, ravens, coyotes, deer, and elk. They are accustomed to human handouts but can turn aggressive without warning. If wildlife approaches you, back slowly away and give them space.
ACTIVITIES
Grand Canyon is well known for lodging, camping, backcountry permits, or mule trips.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Auto Touring
Backpacking
Biking
Bird Watching
Boating
Camping
Cross Country Skiing
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Interpretive Programs
Nature Walks
Snowshoeing
Whitewater Rafting
Wildlife Viewing
MT Rushmore Tours
MOUNT RUSHMORE reflects patriotism; natural beauty and to some it represents a great work of art and still to others it presents a challenge for them to begin to share their own cultures.
ACTIVITIES
Mount Rushmore National Memorial has self-guided and ranger-guided opportunities for you to explore the history, art and science of this mountain sculpture and its setting.
At Lincoln Borglum Museum, watch "The Shrine", a short film that provides an introduction to the memorial. There is a hall with interactive exhibits through which you can discover more about the men and the methods used to create Mount Rushmore.
Presidential Trail provides the closest access to the sculpture. Along the way, enjoy more views of the artwork.
The Sculptor's Studio is where you can put yourself in the artist's perspective and view the mountain sculpture from the very place Gutzon Borglum saw his dream become reality.
The sculpture on Mount Rushmore is illuminated nightly year-round. During the summer months, a sculpture lighting program is held in the park's amphitheater each night at 9 pm. The 30-minute program consists of a short ranger talk, a film about the four presidents on the mountain, the playing of the National Anthem and the lighting of the sculpture.
The Nature Trail is a short walk through the Ponderosa pines in the historic area. Through the trees you can look down and see the historic Sculptor's Studio. Along the walkway there are interpretive exhibits about wildlife in the Black Hills area. The trail is less than 1/4 mile long and is in the moderate-to-easy category.
Tours to Disneyland ,USA
"To all who come to this happy place - welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future. Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, dreams and the hard facts that have created America. with the hope that it will be a source of joy and inspiration to all the world." Walter E. Disney, July 17, 1955
Disneyland Park is a theme park at the Disneyland Resort at Anaheim in California. An estimated 515 million visitors have visited the park since it opened on July 17, 1955. The park, designed by Walt Disney's movie studio staff, have eight distinctly-themed "lands". MAIN STREET, USA is home to many shops but is the only land in all of Disneyland without a permanent ride. Walt Disney said, "For those of us who remember the carefree time it recreates, Main Street will bring back happy memories.
ADVENTURELAND, designed to be an exotic tropical place in a far-off region, has attractions like "Temple of the Forbidden Eye" in Indiana Jones Adventure, the Jungle Cruise, Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room and "Tarzan's Treehouse."
FRONTIERLAND, which recreates the setting of pioneer days along the American frontier, is home to the Pinewood Indians band of animatronics Native Americans, who live on the banks of the Rivers of America. Entertainment and attractions include Fantasmic! Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Mark Twain Riverboat, and Sailing Ship Columbia. Frontierland is also home to the Golden Horseshoe Saloon, a show palace straight out of the Old West.
FANTASYLAND recreates the bedtime stories everyone has grown up with like Peter Pan and Alice in Wonderland. Fantasyland attractions include several dark rides, the King Arthur Carrousel and various children's rides.
TOMORROWLAND's attractions have been designed to give visitors an opportunity to participate in adventures that "are a living blueprint of our future." Initial rides included the rocket to the moon; later, a large fleet of submarines was added. Current rides include the popular Space Mountain and Star Tours, among others.
NEW ORLEANS SQUARE The Haunted Mansion is patterned after a Southern plantation home. Opened in 1966, it is meant to capture the flavor and architectural detail of New Orleans's Bourbon Street. This area contains two of the most popular Disneyland attractions, Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean, and a private club and restaurant, Club 33.
CRITTER COUNTRY's main draw is Splash Mountain, a log flume attraction themed after the animated segments of Disney's 1946 movie Song of the South. In 2003, a dark ride called The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh replaced the long-running Country Bear Jamboree, a show featuring singing Audio-Animatronic bears. MICKEY'S TOONTOWN opened in 1993 and was patterned after "Toontown" in the Disney/Touchstone Pictures 1988 release Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
BACKSTAGE AREAS There are several points of entry from the outside world to the backstage areas: Ball Gate (at the terminus of Cast Place off Ball Road), TDA Gate (adjacent to the Team Disney Anaheim building), Harbor Gate (off Harbor Boulevard, behind Tomorrowland), and Winston Gate (off Disneyland Drive, behind the Mickey and Friends parking garage).
DISNEYLAND RAILROAD Laid to three-foot gauge, the track runs in a continuous loop around the park. The train stops at stations in New Orleans Square, Toontown, Tomorrowland, and Main Street.
DISNEYLAND MONORAIL shuttles visitors between two stations, one inside the park in Tomorrowland and one in Downtown Disney. It follows a 2.5-mile (4 km) long route designed to show off the park from above.
DISNEY CHARACTERS Throughout the park Disney characters greet visitors, talk with children, and pose for photos. Besides greeting visitors in regular places, they often participate in Disneyland parades.
DISNEY PARADES Daytime and night time parades celebrate Disney films or seasonal holidays with characters, music, and large floats. Elaborate fireworks shows featuring Disney songs and an appearance by "Peter Pan" character Tinker Bell.
DISNEYLAND BAND play the role of the Town Band on Main Street, U.S.A. but also break out into smaller groups like the Main Street Merchants Band, the Firehouse Sax Quartet, and a variety of groups in New Orleans Square.
Kennedy Space Center Information
Kennedy Space Center is located about 35 miles east of Orlando International Airport in Brevard County, Florida. This Center traverses an amazing area that includes towering launch pads, huge rockets, history-making technology, and vast stretches of Florida wildlife.
TOURS
Launch Viewing If you plan to be in Florida during a shuttle launch, you can purchase Launch Transportation Tickets from the Center's visitors' complex or take a place at many prime-viewing areas outside of the space center.
NASA Up-Close Tour The highlight of this tour is the A/B Camera Stop, where visitors have the closest possible view of space shuttle launch pad. This tours ends at the amazing Apollo/Saturn V Center.
Cape Canaveral: Then & Now Tour Relive the launch of US's first satellite at the Air Force Space and Missile Museum and see today's active rocket programs. The tour ends at the Apollo/Saturn V Center.
Kennedy Space Center Tour The tour takes you to the International Space Station Center, LC 39 Observation Gantry, and the Apollo/Saturn V Center.
You can witness history in the making as NASA plans and prepares for returning humans to the Moon and sending robotic explorers deep into our galaxy. See these stories unfold on a gigantic five-and-a-half story IMAX movie screens. Walk through a full-scale replica of a Shuttle orbiter. See real Moon rocks and rockets used to launch man and machine into Space.
At Visitor Complex, enjoy its Rocket Garden, IMAX movies, space history exhibits, a full-sized walk-through Space Shuttle display, bus tours, restaurants, gift shops, the Apollo/Saturn V facility and the Astronaut Hall of Fame.
Other space-related attractions available nearby include the Astronaut Memorial Planetarium and Observatory at Brevard Community College in Cocoa and the US Space cWalk of Fame in Titusville.
