ATTRACTIONSnoun a thing or place that draws visitors by providing something of interest or pleasure

Dedicated to some low or no-cost attractions where your group may be entertained for an entire day

SPRING EDITION 2015

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Where Travel Professionals Spend The Most Time Online

GROUP TRIPS START HERE

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INDEX

23

6

12

ATLASAccess the many custom state and featured market maps

PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES amp MUSEUMSExplore the history of the United States and the leaders who helped shape our society

TRAILSFrom cheese to the outdoors these trails

will inspire and amaze

24HANDBOOK

Great places to visit and travel triviafor featured states

2 wwwTRIPinfocom | Attractions

INDEX

23

6

12

ATLASAccess the many custom state and featured market maps

PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES amp MUSEUMSExplore the history of the United States and the leaders who helped shape our society

TRAILSFrom cheese to the outdoors these trails

will inspire and amaze

24HANDBOOK

Great places to visit and travel triviafor featured states

3wwwTRIPinfocom | Attractions

EDITORIAL Volume 22 Number 1

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Chief Executive Officer

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Chief Design Officer

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Chuck Hester

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TRIPmedia Group Inc

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THE TEAM

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what wersquove done for the rest of your grouprsquos experience

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THE NEXT EVOLUTION OFONLINE TRAVEL MARKETING

The pace of technology change seems impossible to follow But what are Products and what are Patterns Put change in perspective to see where the world is going Patterns in history tell the future Computers + PCs + Mobile Devices + the Internet + Online Marketing amp Booking is huge change Nothing else has had such an impact Or has it

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Technology leaps during the Industrial Revolution prompted entrepreneurs to create hundreds of ldquohorseless carriagesrdquo and ldquoflying machinesrdquo from the 1890s - early 1900s Industrial Revolution progress adapted new technology to reality of production pacing progress

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Computer amp Internet - 60+ Year EvolutionsThe 1st computer in 1946 shepherded the era of Mainframe computing For 35 years islands of data stood alone finally threatened by Personal Computers in the mid-1970s and ultimately the IBM-PC in 1981 Experts predicted PCs would never be used in business But what good are Islands of Data PATTERN 1 Data Exchange via computers began in 1969 By 1989 the World Wide Web was created at CERN for Data Exchange with PCs HTML + URI + HTTP fundamentals have since connected millions of computers The era of Islands of Data has ended PATTERN 2 Self Service Automated Teller Machines also appeared in 1969 Experts predicted consumers preferred tellers to ATMs But 96 of users today prefer ATMs Bank tellers did not go away They provide customer service

Will there always be the ldquonext best thingrdquo Of course new companies create new Products all the time But Patterns exist for how human behavior absorbs technology Those Patterns show us where the next best thing fits Travel websites today are the 247365 face of brands to travel planners and TRIPinfocom makes sites easy to find As a travel professional never feel threatened by technologyhellipData Exchange amp Self Service are here to stay And so are you Nothing beats expertise just like ATMs do not replace banking professionals TRIPinfocom provides travel professionals the tools to keep you ahead of the curve Thank you for joining us on travelrsquos technology journey

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1927

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Interstate HighwaySystem

Spirit of St Louis

1st CommercialAir amp Bus Service

Model T

1st autos ampplanes

Creation of 1st Cars amp Airplanes to Commercial Bus amp Air Service Maturing - 63 Years

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Computer DataExchange

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PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES amp MUSEUMSExplore the history of the United States and the leaders who helped shape our society

As Presidential candidates

criss-cross the country and

the workings of this 239-year

old democracy are top of

mind there is no better time

to experience Presidential

history ndash first hand ndash than by

visiting one of the Presidential

Libraries

The Presidential Libraries are

not like a typical library In-

stead they are museums and

archives To date thirteen

Presidential Libraries com-

pose the Presidential Library

system overseen by the Of-

fice of Presidential Libraries

in the National Archives and

Records Administration They

are found across the country

from Massachusetts to Cali-

fornia

Each library houses artifacts

and documents of a Presi-

dent and his administration

for future generations to view

study and discuss the admin-

istration and its era without

regard for political considera-

tions or affiliations These mu-

seums like their holdings be-

long to the American people

Prior to this library system

many Presidential papers

and records had been lost

destroyed sold for profit or

ruined by poor storage con-

ditions President Franklin D

PRESIDENTIAL FACTS

Before this library system Presidents often dispersed Presidential papers at the end of the administration

Presidential Library system formally began in 1939

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PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES amp MUSEUMSExplore the history of the United States and the leaders who helped shape our society

As Presidential candidates

criss-cross the country and

the workings of this 239-year

old democracy are top of

mind there is no better time

to experience Presidential

history ndash first hand ndash than by

visiting one of the Presidential

Libraries

The Presidential Libraries are

not like a typical library In-

stead they are museums and

archives To date thirteen

Presidential Libraries com-

pose the Presidential Library

system overseen by the Of-

fice of Presidential Libraries

in the National Archives and

Records Administration They

are found across the country

from Massachusetts to Cali-

fornia

Each library houses artifacts

and documents of a Presi-

dent and his administration

for future generations to view

study and discuss the admin-

istration and its era without

regard for political considera-

tions or affiliations These mu-

seums like their holdings be-

long to the American people

Prior to this library system

many Presidential papers

and records had been lost

destroyed sold for profit or

ruined by poor storage con-

ditions President Franklin D

PRESIDENTIAL FACTS

Before this library system Presidents often dispersed Presidential papers at the end of the administration

Presidential Library system formally began in 1939

7wwwTRIPinfocom | Attractions

William J Clinton Presidential Library amp Museum located in Little Rock AR

Roosevelt during his second

term noted the huge amount

of papers and materials al-

ready accumulated and looked

for a better solution Begin-

ning a tradition that contin-

ues today Roosevelt raised

private funds for a new facility

that would preserve and ex-

hibit the evidence of the Pres-

idency for future generations

He then turned it over to the

United States government for

operation through the Nation-

al Archives

Today Presidential Libraries

continue to preserve the doc-

uments and artifacts of each

President helping us learn

WILLIAM J CLINTON MUSEUM

about our nation our democ-

racy and the men themselves

Whether a handmade quilt an

entire slab of the Berlin Wall

a cherished childhood toy a

favorite article of clothing

or a priceless gift from a for-

eign Head of State the life and

times of the President become

real during a visit to these un-

paralleled museums

Things to see and do at Pres-

idential Libraries include mu-

seums featuring interactive

exhibits interesting and fun

public programs important

educational events and vast

archives available for scholar-

ly research

The Presidential Libraries

and Museums are a perfect

addition to any itinerary For

example visitors to the Hoo-

ver Library may see Presi-

dent Hooverrsquos Birthplace his

fatherrsquos blacksmith shop a

Quaker meetinghouse a pi-

oneer schoolhouse and the

Presidentrsquos gravesite they

may also visit 76 acres of prai-

rie located a few hundred feet

south of the Library building

Other libraries are located in

areas surrounded by other

historic places too Visit one

soon

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Locations of all 13 Presidential Libraries amp Museums

West Branch IAPhone 319 643-5301

HERBERT HOOVER

Years of Service1929 - 1933

Hyde Park NYPhone 845 486-7770

FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT

Years of Service1933 - 1945

Independence MOPhone 816 268-8200

HARRY S TRUMAN

Years of Service1945 - 1953

Abilene KSPhone 785 263-6700

DWIGHT D EISENHOWER

Years of Service1953 - 1961

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Boston MAPhone 617 514-1600

JOHN F KENNEDY

Years of Service1961 - 1963

Austin TXPhone 512 721-0200

LYNDON B JOHNSON

Years of Service1963 - 1969

College Park MDPhone 301 837-3290

RICHARD NIXON

Years of Service1969 - 1974

Ann Arbor MIPhone 734 205-0555

GERALD R FORD

Years of Service1974 - 1977

Yorba Linda CAPhone 714 983-9120

Atlanta GAPhone 404 865-7100

JIMMY CARTER

Years of Service1977 - 1981

Grand Rapids MIPhone 616 254-0400

Laurel Hall houses one of Indianapolisrsquo premier conference centers Surrounded by a beautiful landscape and historical architecture

Laurel Hall transforms your meeting or event into an unforgettable experience

C L A S S I C

O N A G R A N D S C A L E

Discover Indyrsquos premier event venue5395 Emerson Way bull Indianapolis IN 46226

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L A U R E L H A L Land The Ruth Lilly Conference Center

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College Station TXPhone 979 691-4000

GEORGE BUSH

Years of Service1989 - 1993

Little Rock ARPhone 501 374-4242

WILLIAM J CLINTON

Years of Service1993 - 2001

Dallas TXPhone 972 353-0545

GEORGE W BUSH

Years of Service2001 - 2009

A decision on its location is expected in April 2015

BARACK H OBAMA

Years of Service2009 - present

Simi Valley CAPhone 805 577-4000Fax 805 577-4074

RONALD REAGAN

Years of Service1981 - 1989

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A MIX OF TRAILSAn assortment of happy trails combined with sweet views and delectable foods

The Great Wisconsin Cheese TrailLooking for a culinary ad-

venture Try the Wisconsin

Cheese Trail You might expect

to find award-winning cheese

from the state that leads

the US in the production of

cheese ndash providing 40 of

the nationrsquos cheese And Wis-

consin nicknamed the Dairy

State doesnrsquot disappoint The

trail showcases the 60 artisan

cheese makers who currently

produce 600 different types

of cheese including hundreds

of complex one-of-a-kind ar-

tisanal farmstead and organ-

ic varieties made by hand in

small batches

Epicurean visitors may also

experience

Restaurants featuring local

farm-fresh ingredients wine

pairings gourmet German

sausage and native beer

Farmersrsquo markets and culi-

nary shopping venues Tours

of cheese makers breweries

and wineries Food history

Fromagination Cheese Market One of the statersquos premier cheese shops

Photo Courtesy TravelWisconsincom

600 different types of cheese including hun-dreds of complex one-of-a-kind artisanal farmstead and organic varieties made by hand in small batches

lessons cooking classes amp

demonstrations

The Southwestern Itinerary

of the trail features Madison

Green County Prairie du Sac

Sauk City Plain and Spring

Green while the Eastern Itin-

erary includes Milwaukee

Cedarburg Theresa Adell

Kohler Elkhart Lake amp Apple-

ton

The Coal Heritage TrailThe Coal Heritage Trail tells

an American story recogniz-

ing the importance of coal to

West Virginia and the nation

as it fueled the Industrial Rev-

olution The trail blends histo-

ry and heritage together with

the arearsquos natural beauty as

it winds through 13 counties

and 187+ miles of the Appala-

chian Mountains

Trail highlights include the

Canyon Rim Visitor Center

featuring photographs exhib-

its and beautiful views of the

New River Gorge and Bridge

Another great stop is the Jour-

ney Beneath the Earth inside

a coalmine Authentic ldquoman

carsrdquo carry visitors 1500 feet

under a hillside at the Beckley

Exhibition Coal Mine

Donrsquot miss the well-preserved

Victorian and Tudor mansions

of Bramwell the ldquoTown of Mil-

lionairesrdquo It had the largest

number of millionaires per

capita of any town in America

in the late 1800s Other stops

include train stations murals

and farms plus recreational

opportunities like golfing hik-

ing biking and bird watching

The Johnny Appleseed TrailThe Johnny Appleseed Trail in

North Central Massachusetts

follows Route 2 between the

Freedom Trail and the Mo-

hawk Trail The scenic Apple-

seed Trail winds through his-

toric and quaint New England

cities and towns in the region

that is the birthplace of John

Chapman ndash the American leg-

end who became known as

Johnny Appleseed as he trave-

led across the nation planting

apple trees

From July through the fall

harvest many orchards pro-

duce scores of shiny varieties

Left New River Gorge Bridge on the Coal Heritage TrailRight Quaint New England near the Johnny Appleseed Trail

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and guided tours are available

along the trail

Among the trailrsquos many stops

are 10+ different dinosaur

species including Triceratops

and the rare Thescelosaur

have been found in Makoshi-

ka State Park in Glendive the

Makoshika Dinosaur Museum

displays fossils The Fort Peck

Interpretive Center and Mu-

seum in Fort Peck features

one of the most complete

Tyannosaurus rex skeletons

ever found discovered just

20 miles from Fort Peck A life

size model greets visitors as

they enter in the lobby Gar-

field County Museum in Jor-

dan showcases Creatceous

fossils a full-size Triceratops

replica and a full T rex skull

The Great Plains Dinosaur

Museum and Field Station in

Malta displays rare fossils plus

the mummy dinosaur named

the lsquobest preservedrsquo by the

Guinness Book of World Re-

cords Two Medicine Dinosaur

Center in Bynum is home to

the first baby dinosaur bones

found in North America and

other dinosaur displays Edu-

cational programs and hands-

on dinosaur research some

programs give college credit

Museum of the Rockies in

Bozeman houses one of the

largest collections of dinosaur

fossils in the world including

the largest T rex skull in the

world and the first identified

female dinosaur

The Trail of TimeNo other place in the world

gives a better perspective on

Time than the Grand Canyon

Now visitors can see the larg-

est geoscience interpreta-

tive exhibit the Trail of Time

along the heavily visited South

Rim of the Grand Canyon AZ

ndash between the Yavapai Obser-

vation Station and Grand Can-

yon Village

Since opening in 2010 this

1800 meter (~12 miles) paved

interpretive walking timeline

trail has helped millions of vis-

itors explore and understand

the magnitude of geologic

time and the stories of the

rock layers and landscapes

The trail is scaled so that one

meter = one million years of

earth history From the trail

visitors enjoy spectacular vis-

tas and features of the young

Grand Canyon carved by the

Colorado River only 6 million

years ago ndash thatrsquos very recent

ldquoThe Great Plains Dinosaur Museum and Field Station in Malta displays rare fossils plus the mummy dinosaur named the lsquobest preservedrsquo by the Guinness Book of World Recordsrdquo

of apples And thatrsquos not all

Throughout most of the year

growers encourage visitors

of all ages to pick their own

fruit or vegetables like peach-

es strawberries blueberries

nectarines beans and pump-

kins and enjoy hayrides ani-

mal petting and baked goods

Stop by the Johnny Appleseed

Trail Visitor Center in Lancas-

ter about 45 minutes from

Boston to pick up a copy of

the Guide to the Johnny Ap-

pleseed Trail and check the

many seasonal offerings

Montana Dinosaur TrailRoam the land before time

where the Tyrannosaurus rex

and Triceratops lived only a

few million years ago by fol-

lowing The Montana Dinosaur

Trail Visit museums with a

definite wow-factor as they

showcase huge dinosaur skel-

etons replicas other fossils as

well as paleontology displays

and interpretations Field

digs educational programs

Follow the bronze markers along the Trail of Time -where 1 meter = 1000000 years

Photo Copyright Arizona Board of Regents

Walk the walk with our full-service multi-purpose

convention center endless hotel options and

outstanding and diverse restaurant choices

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Regulars come to the Texas BBQ Trail for the food and the chance to lick their fingers with friends and meet new acquaintances

in geological terms However

the real ldquorockrdquo stars are the 2

billion year old rocks that had

been buried for millions and

millions of years and are now

being exposed by erosion

How to get there Shuttle

buses go to either end of the

Trail of Time from either the

Yavapai Observation Station

or the Verkamps building

Stop by the remodeled geolo-

gy museum at the Yavapai Ob-

servation Station

The Texas BBQ TrailFar from the predictable fare

of chain restaurants are the

one-of-a-kind BBQ restau-

rants in Central Texas who

serve the Texas trinity of bar-

becue brisket ribs and sau-

sage Withstanding the test of

time are the famous barbecue

restaurants in these towns

Each has delicious food and a

strong barbecue heritage

Elgin the Sausage Capital

of Texas is home to

the oldest barbecue restau-

rant in Texas ndash the Southside

Market amp Barbeque estab-

lished in 1882 Meyerrsquos Elgin

Smokehouse founded in 1949

has been named the Best BBQ

in Central Texas for 15+ years

Both restaurants are famous

for their sausage and families

who brought their recipes and

expertise to Texas from their

native homeland of Germany

Proclaimed the ldquoBarbecue

Capital of Texas by the Texas

Legislature Lockhart has 4

BBQ restaurants who estimate

250000 people eat BBQ in the

town each year ndash not bad for

a town with a population of

~12000 The restaurants are

Blackrsquos Barbecue is one of

the oldest continually-owned

and family-operated BBQ res-

taurants in Texas since 1932

Kreuz Market pronounced

ldquoKritesrdquo opened in 1900 and

serves beef sausage and pork

on brown butcher paper

with no sauce or forks Since

1999 Smittyrsquos Market serves

sausage amp brisket smoked

over seasoned oak firewood

Chisholm Trail BBQ began

serving briskets ribs sausag-

es and fish in 1978

The barbecue stars in Luling

are City Market opened in

1958 and famous for ribs sau-

sage brisket and the tasty thin

yellow mustard sauce and

Luling Bar-B-Q established in

1986 and known for sausage

burgers chicken pork and

brisket

Taylor is home to Louie Mu-

eller Barbecue established

1949 serves brisket sausage

ribs pork chopped beef and

turkey Todayrsquos chef and own-

er Bobby Mueller received

a James Beard Award in the

ldquoAmericarsquos Classicrdquo Division in

2006

The barbecue restaurants in

Austin receiving rave reviews

include Franklin Barbecue

Iron Works BBQ and Stubbrsquos

Bar-B-Q Lamberts Downtown

Barbecue and La Barbecue

If you are in San Antonio good

stops for some Texas lsquocue are

Texas Pride Barbecue The Big

Bib The Granary rsquoCue amp Brew

Picture The Central Texas trinity of barbecue is brisket ribs and sausage The meat is often smoked over seasoned oak firewood

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The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail started with 378 holes at eight sites throughout the state but has grown to 468 holes at eleven sites

The Music HighwayTravel the Music Highway ndash

the 222-mile portion of I-40

from Memphis to Nashville

Celebrate Americarsquos musical

heritage in the birthplace of

rock nrsquo roll country blues

jazz gospel RampB and more

The Highway traces the

music the lives and contribu-

tions of the numerous singers

and songwriters who were

born or lived in the cities and

towns along I-40 Here are

some Highway highlights

In Memphis experience

Elvis at Graceland tour the 3

blocks of restaurants night

clubs and shops on Beale

Street Visit the Stax Museum

Sun Studio Gibsonrsquos Memphis

guitar factory and the W C

Handy House

Moving east on I-40 in South-

west Tennessee visitors dis-

cover more about the regionrsquos

musical heritage

Some music attractions are

the home of Sleepy John Estes

in Brownsville Internation-

al Rock-a-Billy Hall of Fame

Museum in Jackson and Patsy

Cline Memorial in Camden

The final stop on the Music

Highway is Nashville A few

must-see spots include the

Grand Ole Opry for a back-

stage tour or a concert Music

Row RCA Studio B and Ryman

Auditorium known as the

ldquoMother Church of Country

Musicrdquo See the newly-ex-

panded Country Music Hall of

Fame and Museum Johnny

Cash Museum and Musicians

Hall of Fame and Museum

The Robert Trent Jones Golf TrailAlabamarsquos Robert Trent Jones

Golf Trail is a collection of

468 holes of championship

golf on 11 different sites This

award-winning trail is a golf

mecca and home to 3 major

professional tournaments

Courses on the RTJ Golf Trail

and their locations are

Cambrian Ridge Greenville

Capitol Hill Prattville

Grand National Opelika

Hampton Cove Huntsville

Highland Oaks Dothan

Lakewood Point Clear

Magnolia Grove Mobile

Oxmoor Valley Birmingham

Ross Bridge Hoover

Silver Lakes

AnnistonGadsden

The Shoals Muscle Shoals

The Lewis and Clark TrailThe Lewis and Clark Trail en-

compasses some of the most

beautiful and rugged areas of

North America

The trail follows the approx-

imate path of Meriwether

Lewis and William Clark on

their historic journey from the

plains of the Midwest to the

Pacific Ocean Commissioned

by President Thomas Jeffer-

son to explore the unchart-

ed West Lewis and Clark left

Washington DC in 1803 made

their way across the country

to the Pacific Ocean then re-

turned in 1806

Today this cultural destina-

tion covers more than 4600

miles spanning the states of

Delaware Maryland Virgin-

ia West Virginia Pennsylva-

nia Ohio Kentucky Indiana

Missouri Illinois Kansas Ne-

braska Iowa South Dakota

North Dakota Montana Ida-

ho Washington and Oregon

Historic markers forts repli-

cas museums along the trail

tell this amazing story of dis-

coveries obstacles and chal-

lenges

Visitors also enjoy the wide

open outdoors ndash ready for

scenic drives hiking canoe-

ing birding amp more

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The Holiday Trail of LightsTwo states + hundreds of

events + thousands of people

+ millions of lights = The Holi-

day Trail of Lights

For years the Louisiana cities

of Natchitoches Shreve-

port-Bossier City Minden

Monroe-West Monroe and

AlexandriaPineville and the

east Texas cities of Jefferson

Kilgore and Marshall cel-

ebrated the holiday sea-

son with outstanding local

holiday celebrations In 1987

they organized and invited

the world to experience their

amazing holiday light dis-

plays parades fireworks and

more

Interstates 20 and 49 con-

nect the cities - all within an

easy drive of each other The

festivities run from mid-No-

vember thru December and

include a variety of recurring

and one-time events within

each city The events listed

below represent just a few of

the unique holiday celebra-

tions on the Holiday Trail of

Lights

bull The Christmas Festival in

Natchitoches

bull Christmas in Roseland in

Greenwood

bull Fasching Festival in Minden

bull Holiday Trail of Lights amp En-

chanted Forest in Jefferson

bull Christmas Parade in Kilgore

bull Wonderland of Lights in

Marshall

The Southern Literary TrailIn April 2005 Southern Liter-

ature enthusiasts met in the

Montgomery AL home of F

Scott Fitzgerald to discuss the

creation of a pathway uniting

the homes of writers from

the South with the landmarks

that inspired their great

Southern novels and plays

After 3 years of meetings in

Mississippi Alabama and

Georgia the group mapped

a journey stretching from

Natchez to Savannah and

created the The Southern

Literary Trail Americarsquos only

tri-state literary trail Its pur-

pose is to celebrate the great

novelists and playwrights of

Classic Southern Literature

and to connect and preserve

the homes of these writers

and the southern places that

inspired their classic works

of the 20th Century Since

2008 visitors have been able

to experience these literary

destinations

Mississippi Clarksdale - Ten-

nessee Williams Columbus

- Tennessee Williams Eudora

Welty Como - Stark Young

Greenville - Walker Percy

Shelby Foote Jackson - Eu-

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dora Welty Richard Wright

Margaret Walker Alexander

Natchez - Richard Wright

New Albany - Borden Deal

William Faulkner Oxford -

William Faulkner

Alabama Demopolis - Lillian

Hellman Hartselle - William

Bradford Huie Mobile - Eu-

gene Walter William March

Albert Murray Monroeville

- Truman Capote Harper Lee

Montgomery - Zelda Sayre

Fitzgerald F Scott Fitzger-

ald Tuskegee - Ralph Ellison

Albert Murray

Georgia Atlanta - Margaret

Mitchell Joel Chandler Harris

Blairsville - Byron Herbert

Reece Clayton - Lillian Smith

Columbus - Carson McCull-

ers Milledgeville - Flannery

OrsquoConnor Alice Walker

Moreland - Erskine Caldwell

Savannah - Flannery OrsquoCon-

nor

A festival of the Trail the bi-

ennial Trailfest ndash the nationrsquos

only tri-state literary festi-

val ndash returns to Mississippi

Alabama and Georgia from

February through May 2015

with free events theatrical

performances and heritage

tours

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Atlas Index

AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaOrlando FLGeorgiaAtlanta GAHawaiiIdahoIllinois

IndianaIndianapolis INIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraska

NevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNC High Country NCNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaMyrtle Beach SC

South DakotaTennesseeNashville TNTexasDallas TXUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingUnited States of America

Hover your mouse over a state and click the icon to view the map(This will open a new page in your browser)

Cities are in GREY

HANDBOOKGreat places to visit and travel trivia for featured states

BOATING BICYCLING FISHING CAMPING GOLFING HIKING

HISTORIC SITE SHOPPING

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LEGEND

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AlabamaFAMOUS PEOPLEHelen Keller

Condoleezza Rice

Hank Aaron

Nat King Cole

Emmylou Harris

Coretta Scott King

Carl Lewis

FACTSCapital Montgomery

Population 4822023

Time Zone Central

Statehood December 14 1819 (22nd)

Bird Yellowhammer

Flower Camellia

Nickname The Cotton State

Song ldquoAlabamardquo

Tree Longleaf Pine

CaliforniaFAMOUS PEOPLEShirley Temple Black

Leonardo DiCaprio

Steve Jobs

Mickey Mouse

Richard M Nixon

Sally Ride

Tiger Woods

FACTSCapital Sacramento

Population 38332521

Time Zone Pacific

Statehood September 9 1850 (31st)

Bird California Valley Quail

Flower California Poppy

Nickname The Golden State

Song ldquoI Love You Californiardquo

Tree Coast Redwood amp Giant Redwood

Located on Interstate 5 just south of the Highway 99 interchange on the main route between Los Angeles and San Francisco

tejonrsquosmust-shopstop

TEJONOUTLETSCOM

SHOPPING | DINING | ENTERTAINMENT

SAVE UP TO 65 AT OVER 70 BRAND-NAME STORES

Tejon RanchCalifornia

The Mountains - Lakes Region of Alabama

ArizonaFAMOUS PEOPLEEmma Stone

Dierks Bentley

Cesar Chavez

Stevie Nicks

Cindy McCain

Barry Goldwater

Barbara Eden

FACTSCapital Phoenix

Population 6731484

Time Zone Mountain

Statehood February 14 1912 (48th)

Bird Cactus Wren

Flower Saguaro

Nickname The Copper State

Song ldquoThe Arizona March Songrdquo

Tree Palo Verde

ArkansasFAMOUS PEOPLEPaul ldquoBearrdquo Bryant

Dizzy Dean

Sonny Liston

Conway Twitty

John Grisham

Johnny Cash

Bill Clinton

FACTSCapital Little Rock

Population 2937979

Time Zone Central

Statehood June 15 1836 (25th)

Bird Mockingbird

Flower Apple Blossom

Nickname The Natural State

Song ldquoArkansas Oh Arkansasrdquo

Tree Pine

AlabamaFAMOUS PEOPLEHelen Keller

Condoleezza Rice

Hank Aaron

Nat King Cole

Emmylou Harris

Coretta Scott King

Carl Lewis

FACTSCapital Montgomery

Population 4822023

Time Zone Central

Statehood December 14 1819 (22nd)

Bird Yellowhammer

Flower Camellia

Nickname The Cotton State

Song ldquoAlabamardquo

Tree Longleaf Pine

CaliforniaFAMOUS PEOPLEShirley Temple Black

Leonardo DiCaprio

Steve Jobs

Mickey Mouse

Richard M Nixon

Sally Ride

Tiger Woods

FACTSCapital Sacramento

Population 38332521

Time Zone Pacific

Statehood September 9 1850 (31st)

Bird California Valley Quail

Flower California Poppy

Nickname The Golden State

Song ldquoI Love You Californiardquo

Tree Coast Redwood amp Giant Redwood

Located on Interstate 5 just south of the Highway 99 interchange on the main route between Los Angeles and San Francisco

tejonrsquosmust-shopstop

TEJONOUTLETSCOM

SHOPPING | DINING | ENTERTAINMENT

SAVE UP TO 65 AT OVER 70 BRAND-NAME STORES

Tejon RanchCalifornia

The Mountains - Lakes Region of Alabama

ArizonaFAMOUS PEOPLEEmma Stone

Dierks Bentley

Cesar Chavez

Stevie Nicks

Cindy McCain

Barry Goldwater

Barbara Eden

FACTSCapital Phoenix

Population 6731484

Time Zone Mountain

Statehood February 14 1912 (48th)

Bird Cactus Wren

Flower Saguaro

Nickname The Copper State

Song ldquoThe Arizona March Songrdquo

Tree Palo Verde

ArkansasFAMOUS PEOPLEPaul ldquoBearrdquo Bryant

Dizzy Dean

Sonny Liston

Conway Twitty

John Grisham

Johnny Cash

Bill Clinton

FACTSCapital Little Rock

Population 2937979

Time Zone Central

Statehood June 15 1836 (25th)

Bird Mockingbird

Flower Apple Blossom

Nickname The Natural State

Song ldquoArkansas Oh Arkansasrdquo

Tree Pine

Chase Center on the RiverfrontThe largest special event facility in Brandywine Valley with over 92000 sf for meetings tradeshows and celebrations Conveniently located on I-95 between NYC amp DC Seamless event planning Delectable Culinary No sales tax Westin Wilmington now open for convenience

815 Justison Street Wilmington DE 19081

Tel 302-425-3929 Fax 302-425-4897

centerontheriverfrontcom

Spring is in the AirView our online

state parks guide

Weekend Getaways

Family Activities

Golf Packages

Planning your spring getaway in the great outdoors Your family can fill the days with hiking fishing boating and more -- and the nights with gooey srsquomores and stories around the campfire We have cabins campsites lodge rooms and even yurts for rent So no matter which adventure you choose Georgia State Parks offer options and accommodations for all Plan your next trip and make your reservation today

GaStateParksorg | 800-434-0982

GeorgiaFAMOUS PEOPLEMartin Luther King Jr

Ty Cobb

Clarence Thomas

Bill Elliott

Ryan Seacrest

Gladys Knight

Julia Roberts

FACTSCapital Atlanta

Population 9815210

Time Zone Eastern

Statehood January 2 1788 (4th)

Bird Brown Thrasher

Flower Cherokee Rose

Nickname Empire State of the South

Song ldquoGeorgia On My Mindrdquo

Tree Live Oak

ColoradoFAMOUS PEOPLETim Allen

Jon Heder

John Kerry

Jack Dempsey

David Fincher

Byron R White

John Hall

FACTSCapital Denver

Population 5355866

Time Zone Mountain

Statehood August 1st 1876 (38th)

Bird Lark Bunting

Flower Rocky Mountain Columbine

Nickname Centennial State

Song ldquoldquoWhere the Columbines Growrdquo

Tree Blue Spruce

DelawareFAMOUS PEOPLEValerie Bertinelli

Eleuthere Irenee du Pont

de Nemours

Henry Heimlich

Robert Mitchum

George Read

Judge Reinhold

Caesar Rodney

FACTSCapital Dover

Population 907135

Time Zone Eastern

Statehood December 7 1787 (1st)

Bird Blue Hen Chicken

Flower Peach Blossom

Nickname The First State

Song ldquoOur Delawarerdquo

Tree American Holly

HelenGeorgia

KentuckyFAMOUS PEOPLEMuhammad Ali

George Clooney

Johnny Depp

Duncan Hines

Wynonna Judd

Abraham Lincoln

Diane Sawyer

FACTSCapital Frankfort

Population 4395295

Time Zone Eastern amp Central

Statehood June 1 1792 (15th)

Bird Cardinal

Flower Goldenrod

Nickname The Bluegrass State

Song ldquoMy Old Kentucky Homerdquo

Tree Tulip Tree

Lake CumberlandWelcome to magnificent Lake Cumberland where each year millions of visitors have fun in and out of the water Relax in a cabin or cottage shop enjoy delicious local cuisine take in Civil War history go boating or catch some of the best fishing in the state

Somerset-Pulaski County Convention amp Visitors Bureau522 Ogden StreetSomerset KY 425011-800-642-6287

lakecumberlandtourismcom

STEP AWAY FROM THE EXERCYCLEAND STEP OUTSIDE YOURSELF

Start your adventure today 8008529506 ExploreBoonecom

NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAIN TOWNS OF CASHIERS CHEROKEE DILLSBORO AND SYLVA

And Reshape Culture

MountainLoversNCcom |

Your story begins in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Jackson County NC where you can choose from hiking trails that climb all altitudes rafting fishing or

golf to some RampR amidst historic resorts casinos and cultural treasures Visit us online to Plan GET AWAY AND PLAY ON

1-800-962-1911

Jackson CountyNorth Carolina

Corinth MississippiHistory is only half our storyhellipLet us show you the rest Corinth is a gateway into Mississippirsquos history and culture Home to four museums a NPS Civil War Interpretive Civil War earthworks historic neighborhoods churches and more Corinthrsquos tree-lined streets with shops galleries and quaint restaurants set it apart from any other place

215 North Fillmore StreetCorinth MS 38834Tel 6622878300wwwcorinthnet

Jackson MSWhy do they call us the City With Soul For starters the people here are just about the friendliest yoursquoll ever meet And we have so many inspiring adventure-filled places to discovermdashnot to mention lots of incredible events from music and heritage festivals to antique shows symphony concerts to sports classics In short you open up a world of possibilities with a trip to Jackson So plan your visit to the City With Soul real soon

111 East Capitol Street Suite 102 Jackson Mississippi 39201 800-354-7695601-960-1891wwwvisitjacksoncom

North CarolinaFAMOUS PEOPLEBilly Graham

Scotty McCreery

Dolley Madison

Meadowlark Lemon

Dale Earnhardt Sr

FACTSCapital Raleigh

Population 9752073

Time Zone Eastern

Statehood November 21 1789 (12th)

Bird Cardinal

Flower Dogwood

Nickname The Tarheel State

Song ldquoThe Old North Staterdquo

Tree Pine

MississippiFAMOUS PEOPLEElvis Presley

Oprah Winfrey

Faith Hill

James Earl Jones

Brett Favre

Jimmy Buffett

BB King

FACTSCapital Jackson

Population 2978512

Time Zone Central

Statehood December 10 1817 (20th)

Bird Mockingbird

Flower Magnolia

Nickname The Magnolia State

Song ldquoGo Mis-sis-sip-pirdquo

Tree Magnolia

YourselfCollect Create Celebrate In

Ridgeland the masterpieces areyours in an array of galleries the

Mississippi Craft Center the statersquos premier shopping centers and

the great outdoors

Express

800-468-6078 wwwvisitridgelandcom

RidgelandMississippi

EdmondOklahoma

OklahomaFAMOUS PEOPLERon Howard

Brad Pitt

Carrie Underwood

Reba McEntire

Chuck Norris

Blake Shelton

Dr Phil McGraw

FACTSCapital Oklahoma City

Population 3850568

Time Zone Central

Statehood November 16 1907 (46th)

Bird Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Flower Mistletoe

Nickname The Sooner State

Song ldquoOklahomardquo

Tree Redbud

Oklahoma City National Memorial amp MuseumIn honor of the 20th Anniversary the Oklahoma City National Memorial amp Museum completed a $10 million renovation including hundreds of new artifacts and oral histories 35 new interactive stations and never-before-seen key pieces of evidence Experience the journey first-hand

4052353313 or 888542HOPEoklahomacitynationalmemorialorg

Graham County North CarolinaExplore the ROAD (Robbinsville Outdoor Adventure Destination) With a natural beauty still unspoiled by crowds we are truly a rare find in todayrsquos busy world Drive the twisties hike amp view 400 year old trees at Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest go whitewater rafting on the Cheoah River explore the 480 foot-tall Fontana Dam or bike our newest Santeetlah Lake Trails

387 Rodney Orr BypassRobbinsville NC 28771800-470-3790 or 828-479-3790wwwGrahamCountyTravelcomgroups

OhioFAMOUS PEOPLEJohn Legend

Maya Lin

Russell Wilson

Thomas Edison

Edwin Stanton

John Glenn

Art Tatum

Roy Rogers

FACTSCapital Columbus

Population 11594163

Time Zone Eastern

Statehood March 1 1803 (17th)

Bird Cardinal

Flower Scarlet Carnation

Nickname The Buckeye State

Song ldquoBeautiful Ohiordquo

Tree Buckeye

OregonFAMOUS PEOPLEChief Joseph

Douglas C Engelbart

Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Ashton Eaton

Matt Groening

Tonya Harding

James Beard

FACTSCapital Salem

Population 3970239

Time Zone Pacific amp Mountain

Statehood February 14 1859 (33rd)

Bird Meadowlark

Flower Oregon Grape

Nickname Beaver State

Song ldquoOregon My Oregonrdquo

Tree Douglas Fir

RhodeIslandFAMOUS PEOPLEMeredith Vieira

Cormac McCarthy

Jack Reed

Matthew C Perry

HP Lovecraft

FACTSCapital Providence

Population 1055173

Time Zone Eastern

Statehood May 29 1790 (13th)

Bird Rhode Island Red

Flower Voilet

Nickname The Ocean State

Song ldquoRhode Island Itrsquos For Merdquo

Tree Red Maple

Upcountry South CarolinaDiscover rushing waterfalls majestic mountain vistas pristine freshwater lakes Native American and Revolutionary War history and quaint small towns in Upcountry South Carolina Dozens of parks and natural areas offer chances to explore and create lifelong memories Visit UpcountrySCcom or call800-849-4766 for free travel guideP O Box 3116 Greenville SC 29602Tel 18008494766visitUpcountrySCcomUpcountrySCcom

Thoroughbred Country South CarolinaWay more than horsesCharming towns with main street antiques live oak lanes decorated with Spanish moss picturesque rivers historic plantation homes blossoming cotton fields and flowering peach orchards Visit Thoroughbred Country Today

Call for Your FREE Travel PlannerTel 888-834-1654

wwwtbredcountryorg

Santee Cooper Country SCSantee Cooper Country South Carolina is the area encompassing lakes Marion and Moultrie 171000 acres of water 43 marinas and campgrounds 13 championship golf courses three breathtaking gardens four museums telling the stories of our past two state parks and one national wildlife refuge

In SC 8038532131Outside SC 8002278510toursccoburgnetwwwsanteecoopercountrycom

Clemson University Conference Center amp InnClemson Universityrsquos own hotel golf course and conference center Adjacent to the SC Botanical Gardens and the only lakeside hotel in Clemson Restaurant bar tennis courts and pool all on site Complimentary wireless and continental breakfast Special web packages available

Tel 888-654-9020 (toll free) Fax 864-656-7154Sharon Franks Inn GMBrent Jessup PGA Golf ProwwwfacebookcomClemsonUniversityInnjfminnclemsoneduwwwclemsonuniversityinncom

South Carolina AquariumVisit Charlestonrsquos 1 family attraction featuring 60 unique habitats and 5000 animals Experience a 4-D movie connect with Aquarium staff at interactive dive shows and hands-on encounters and see South Carolinarsquos only Sea Turtle Hospital Learn more at scaquariumorg

South Carolina Aquarium100 Aquarium WharfCharleston South Carolina 29401Tel 843-720-1990scaquariumcom

The Carolina OpryThe award-winning show blends two hours of high-energy music comedy and dance in a luxurious theater with state-of-the-art lighting sound and special effects Highly acclaimed by The New York Times and USA Today and named ldquoTop Attraction in Myrtle Beachrdquo by CNBC Greeting groups for nearly 30 years

Group Sales and Vacation PackagingTel 800-633-1508 Gsalescgpnet8901 North Kings HighwayMyrtle Beach SC 29572TheCarolinaOprycomGroups

South CarolinaFAMOUS PEOPLEFrancis ldquoSwamp Foxrdquo

Marion

Andrew Jackson

Joe Frazier

Dizzy Gillespie

Vanna White

FACTSCapital Columbia

Population 4679230

Time Zone Eastern

Statehood May 23 1788 (8th)

Bird Great Carolina Wren

Flower Yellow Jessamine

Nickname The Palmetto State

Song ldquoCarolinardquo

Tree Palmetto

South Carolina LowCountrySouth of CharlestonhellipNorth of Savannahhellip Near Heaven Plan your next vacation to this beautiful part of the Palmetto State offering a wide variety of activities culinary delights rich history and precious culture Visit us at SouthCarolinaLowcountrycom to learn more1 Lowcountry Lane I-95 Exit 33P O Box 615Yessamee SC 29945Tel 800-468-6078 Fax 843-717-2888peachsouthcarolinalowcountrycomwwwsouthcarolinalowcountrycom

TexasFAMOUS PEOPLELyndon Johnson

Alvin Ailey

Carol Burnett

Gene Roddenberry

Dwight Eisenhower

Jessica Simpson

Sandra Day OrsquoConnor

FACTSCapital Austin

Population 25674256

Time Zone Central amp Mountain

Statehood December 29 1845 (28th)

Bird Mockingbird

Flower Bluebonnet

Nickname The Lone Star State

Song ldquoTexas Our Texasrdquo

Tree Pecan

Southwest TennesseeSouthwest Tennessee is part of the Tennessee Delta and is a collection of charming communities historic destinations and mom amp pop eateries If you listen closely yoursquoll hear the rhythm of the river the calling of the cotton fields and the blues rockabilly and country music as it weaves the past with the present and still impacts generations today Dig deeper and yoursquoll uncover the stories people amp places that have shaped American history amp culture

Tel 7316167474

wwwvisitswtenncom

LeConte CenterOpen October 2013 the LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge is a city-owned multi-purpose facility and neighbor to the Pigeon Forge Greenway and The Island The new facilityrsquos central feature is a 100500-square-foot clear-span exhibit hall perfect for large assembly events trade shows and competitive events

2986 Teaster LanePigeon Forge TN 37868

865-453-8574mypigeonforgecomleconte-center

OdessaTexas

Big Spring TexasBig Sky Big Heart Big Spring As a midpoint in West Texas Big Spring delivers a mixture of yesterday today and tomorrow that welcomes the native and the newcomer alike The towering centerpiece of Big Spring is the historic Hotel Settles Now fully restored the property features 15000 square feet of meeting space accommodating groups from 14 to 300+

113 East 3rd StreetBig Spring TX 79720Tel 4322638235 Fax 4322647431Visitbigspringcom

TennesseeFAMOUS PEOPLEDavy Crockett

Dolly Parton

Aretha Franklin

Morgan Freeman

Kenny Chesney

George Hamilton

Greg Allman

FACTSCapital Nashville

Population 6403353

Time Zone Eastern amp Central

Statehood June 6 1796 (16th)

Bird Mockingbird

Flower Iris

Nickname The Volunteer State

Song ldquoThe Tennessee Waltzrdquo

Tree Tulip Poplar

SouthDakotaFAMOUS PEOPLESitting Bull

John Thune

Hubert H Humphrey

Tom Brokaw

January Jones

Sparky Anderson

FACTSCapital Pierre

Population 853175

Time Zone Central amp Mountain

Statehood November 2 1889 (40th)

Bird Ring-necked Pheasant

Flower Pasque Flower

Nickname The Mount Rushmore State

Song ldquoHail South Dakotardquo

Tree Black Hills Spruce

WestVirginiaFAMOUS PEOPLEBrad Paisley

Mary Lou Retton

Don Knotts

Charles Yeager

Thomas ldquoStonewallrdquo Jackson

FACTSCapital Charleston

Population 1855364

Time Zone Eastern

Statehood June 20 1863 (35th)

Bird Cardinal

Flower Great Laurel

Nickname The Mountain State

Song ldquoThe West Virginia Hillsrdquo

Tree Sugar Maple

UtahFAMOUS PEOPLEMarie Osmond

Roseanne Barr

J Willard Marriott

Butch Cassidy

Laraine Day

Jewel

James Woods

Wallace Henry Thurman

FACTSCapital Salt Lake City

Population 2949902

Time Zone Mountain

Statehood January 4 1896 (45th)

Bird American Gull

Flower Sego Lily

Nickname Beehive State

Song ldquoUtah We Love Theerdquo

Tree Quaking Aspen

VermontFAMOUS PEOPLEChester A Arthur

Ted Bundy

Jody Williams

Grace Anna Coolidge

Calvin Coolidge

Hannah Teter

Alexander Lucius Twilight

FACTSCapital Montpelier

Population 626562

Time Zone Eastern

Statehood March 4 1791 (14th)

Bird Hermit Thrush

Flower Red Clover

Nickname The Green Mountain State

Song ldquoHail Vermontrdquo

Tree Sugar Maple

VirginiaFAMOUS PEOPLEPharrell Williams

Booker T Washington

George Washington

Woodrow Wilson

Thomas Jefferson

Mildred Loving

Shirley MacLaine

Patsy Cline

FACTSCapital Richmond

Population 8326289

Time Zone Eastern

Statehood June 25 1788 (10th)

Bird Cardinal

Flower American Dogwood

Nickname Mother of States

Song ldquoCarry Me Back to Old Virginiardquo

Tree Dogwood

Andrews Chamber of CommerceWe are proud of Andrews Texas and its unique history Founded in 1908 the pioneers of Andrews brought an enterprising spirit that remains to this day Located at the geographic center of the Permian Basin a vast reserve of oil and gas visitors enjoy a variety of accommodations restaturants and things to do

700 West Broadway Andrews TX 79714Tel 4325232695 Fax 4325232375

achamberandrewstxcomandrewstxcom

888-649-8499

We Specialize in Small Market Meetings

Coming Spring 2015 Hotel amp Event Center

Call us today to plan YOUR visit to McKinney

Unique event amp

meeting venues

Vibrant historic district includes 100s of eclectic shops amp eateries

General aviation airport (TKI)

McKinneyTexas

Del Rio TexasldquoExplore Del Rio Home of Lake AmistadrdquoAmistad National Recreation AreaAncient Indian Rock ArtOldest Bonded WineryBird WatchingLaughlin Air Force BaseWhitehead Memorial MuseumBurial Site of Judge Roy BeanCd Acuntildea Mexico

Find us on Facebookwwwdrchambercom

Beckley-Raleigh County CVBBeckley-Raleigh County is the perfect destination for you and your friends to have a great time together Whether you want a trip full of thrills and adventures or one full of relaxation and tranquility itrsquos all closer than you think in the mountains of Southern West Virginia

Beckley-Raleigh CountyConvention amp Visitors Bureau8669489080

wwwraleighcountyeventscom

Mercer West VirginiaRelax Discover Play Explore endless possibilities for the whole family when you visit Mercer County

Located in Southern West Virginia you can relax at a scenic overlook tour a museum or enjoy a day at astate park

Cabell-Huntington CVBWhere Heritage Comes Alive Explore the wild wonderful historical Hatfield and McCoy Feud Re-live the actual locations museums and a ldquoStolen-Pigrdquo dinner of Americarsquos Greatest Feud Experience Marshall Universityrsquos ldquoAshes to Gloryrdquo saga of how the greatest sports tragedy in history became National Champions Take a VIP tour of the finest glass-making in the world

Heritage Station - 210 11th StreetHuntington WV 25701 Tel 3045257333

wwwwvvisitcom

Tel 1-800-221-3206

wwwvisitmercercountycom

ACE Adventure ResortA 1500-acre mountain getaway with a lake filled with inflatable water toys all bordering a 75000-acre National Park territory Let ACE guide you to and through Americarsquos best whitewater on the New and Gauley rivers Activities from zip-lining to paintball

Tel 800-787-3982

wwwAceRaftcom

Itrsquos the exhilaration of doing something that is mind body and soul Your mind has to be in the momentmdashyou have to be thinking about whatrsquos right in front of you And then your body is working and your soul is lifted all while you are having an incredible time

Exhilaration

For a FREE Visitor Guide call 800-VisitWV or go to VisitWVcom

For a call go to

SouthernWest Virginia

WyomingFAMOUS PEOPLEJackson Pollock

Vernon J Baker

Jim J Bullock

John Colter

Velma Linford

Chief Washakie

James G Watt

FACTSCapital Cheyenne

Population 584153

Time Zone Mountain

Statehood July 10 1890 (44th)

Bird Meadowlark

Flower Indian Paintbrush

Nickname Equality State

Song ldquoWyomingrdquo

Tree Plains Cottonwood

WisconsinFAMOUS PEOPLELaura Ingalls Wilder

Mark Ruffalo

William Rehnquist

Paul Ryan

Gene Wilder

Orson Welles

Chris Farley

FACTSCapital Madison

Population 5757564

Time Zone Central

Statehood May 29 1848 (30th)

Bird Robin

Flower Wood Violet

Nickname Badger State

Song ldquoOn Wisconsinrdquo

Tree Sugar Maple