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Take advantage of the incredible drink and dining scene that this town has to offer. Go ziplining and hiking in the mountains. Go tubing down the Chattahoochee River or horseback riding on the riverbank. Helen is definitely worthy of a visit alongside these best vacation spots in the US....
Sun Valley is a year-round destination for adventurous couples, with horseback riding and fly-fishing in summer, world-class skiing in winter, and a charming mountain town that's filled with art galleries, restaurants, and boutiques. 13 of 51 Illinois: 360 Chicago Getty Images There's ...
Overnighting in the boutique Flanders Hotel in Bruges’ historic district means you get to have this impossibly picturesque city to yourself at night and in the quiet of the morning before the daytrippers overrun it © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com. Take advantage of “free” walking...
In Bridgeport, Leavitt Meadows offers several different horseback riding trips, ranging from one to four hours in length. The rides near Secret Lake are especially scenic. Riders ages seven and up are welcome. The Mono County region is filled with several lakes that are perfect for kayaking or...
At certain times of the day there are a lot of people on foot in London’s Oxford Street. But the streets near the Ginze in Tokyo always have a lot of people on foot, and sometimes it is really difficult to walk. People are very polite; there are just too many of them. ...
Horseback Riding A unique part of Torres del Paine is how important horses are to the history of the land. That’s carried forward into tourism which is why there are so many great opportunities to go horseback riding. Not only is it special to ride these elegant and powerful animals but ...
After fueling up at the waterfront restaurants inSetti Fatma, it’s time to explore. Terraced hills carve into the foothills with hiking and horseback riding trails throughout. The Setti Fatma Waterfalls are a sightly oasis and a great place to swim. While theBerber villagesfound along the valle...
Best time to visit: Dry season (to spot wildlife more easily). Activities on offer: Wildlife viewing, birdwatching, boat tours, and horseback riding. Accommodation: Caiman Ecological Refuge, Pousada Araraúna, and Pantanal Jungle Lodge. Map Location and Directions ...
One of Oregon’s prettiest state parks, the phenomenally popular Silver Falls can be found just outside of Salem. Nestled amidst the rolling foothills of the Cascade Range, it has a wealth of wonderful waterfalls as well as some excellent hiking, horseback riding and camping. ...