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  • Boston, MA, US – Pictures – Upcoming Video

    Boston is the largest city in New England, the capital of the state of Massachusetts, and one of the most historic, wealthy and influential cities in the US. Its plethora of museums, historical sights, and wealth of live performances, all explain why the city gets 16.3 million visitors a year, making it one of the 10 most popular tourist locations in the country.

    Although not in Boston, the neighboring city of Cambridge (just across the Charles River, home to Harvard and MIT) is part of the larger urban area and an essential addition to any visit to Boston.

    Boston is regarded as the unofficial “Capital of New England” for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region.Boston is also the anchor of a substantially larger metropolitan area called Greater Boston, home to 4.5 million people and the tenth-largest metropolitan area in the country.

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    There are several visitor pass programs that offer discounted or free admission to a number of the sites listed below, among them the GoBoston Card and the CityPass. Depending on the length of your stay and what you want to see, either program could potentially save you quite a bit of money.

    * Boston Children’s Museum, 300 Congress St.
    * Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave.

    * The Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments, 1 Oxford St,, Cambridge.

    * Harvard Art Museum, 32 Quincy St., Cambridge.
    * Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford St., Cambridge.

    * Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Ave.
    * Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 280 The Fenway.

    * MIT Museum, 265 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge.
    * Museum of Science, Science Park.

    * New England Aquarium, Central Wharf.
    * Mapparium, 175 Huntington Ave.

    * Peabody Museum of Archeology and Ethnology, 11 Divinity Ave., Cambridge.
    * Semitic Museum, 6 Divinity Ave.Cambridge.

    * USS Constitution Museum, Charlestown Navy Yard.
    * Warren Anatomical Museum, 10 Shattuck St.

    Do

    * Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway.
    * Boston Harbor Islands State Park.

    * Newbury Street Eight blocks of high-end boutiques, hair salons, and galleries.
    * Boston Common and Public Garden.
    * Community Boating.
    * Freedom Trail.

    * Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, downtown Boston.
    * Boston By Foot. 77 North Washington St.
    * Copley Square. Take a Duck Tour.

    * Boston Symphony Orchestra. Symphony Hall, Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Av.
    * Boston Pops Orchestra. Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Av.

    * New England Conservatory.
    * Theater District. Washington St, Tremont St.
    * Bicycling. 20 Park Plaza.

    * Prudential Center Skywalk Observatory. Prudential Center.

    * Urban AdvenTours Bike Tours.
    * Sam Adams Brewery Tour.
    * Harpoon Brewery Tour.
    * Counter-Productions Theatre Company.
    * Cape Cod Scenic Tours (Sightseeing Tours).

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  • Portsmouth, NH, US – Pictures – Upcoming Video

    Portsmouth is a city in Rockingham County, New Hampshire in the US. It is the fourth-largest community in the county. A historic seaport and popular summer tourist destination, Portsmouth is served by Portsmouth International Airport at Pease, formerly the Strategic Air Command’s Pease Air Force Base.

    Portsmouth is the third oldest city in the USA and is prominent in New Hampshire’s seacoast region.

    Attractions :

    * The Strawbery Banke Museum, 420 Court Street
    * Albacore Museum and Park, 600 Market St.
    * Red Hook Ale Brewery, 35 Corporate Drive.
    * Smuttynose Brewery, 255 Heritage Ave.
    * Portsmouth Fish Pier.
    * Prescott Park.

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  • Portland, ME, US – Pictures – Upcoming Video

    Portland is located on a peninsula in Casco Bay on the Southern Maine coast approximately 100 miles north of Boston, Massachusetts. It has more than 65,000 inhabitants making it the largest city in Maine.

    Portland is a small seaside city with a high concentration of shops, restaurants, museums, galleries, tours and many things to see and do. Many people commute to Portland to work, and the city’s population significantly increases in the summertime.

    Portland is Maine’s cultural, social and economic capital.

    Tourists are drawn to Portland’s historic Old Port district along Portland Harbor, which is at the mouth of the Fore River and part of Casco Bay, and Artside, which runs along Congress Street in the center of the city. Portland Head Light in nearby Cape Elizabeth is also a popular tourist draw.

    According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 2005 Annual Table Report, the Port of Portland ranked as:

    * The largest foreign inbound tonnage transit port in the US
    * the largest tonnage port in New England
    * The 25th largest port in the United States
    * The largest oil port on the US East Coast.

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  • Montreal, QC, Canada – Video

    Montreal – the metropolis of the province of Quebec. Quebec City is the political capital but Montreal is the cultural and economic capital of Quebec and the main entry point to the province. The second largest city in Canada, it is a city rich in culture and history, has an inordinate number of attractive, fashionably dressed people, and a well-deserved reputation as one of the liveliest cities in North America. Montreal is the 3rd largest French-speaking city in the world, behind Paris and Kinshasa.

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  • Ottawa(Parliament Hill, Peace Tower, City and River), ON, Canada – Video

    Ottawa is the capital of Canada. The city is situated along the Ontario side of the Ottawa River, opposite Gatineau, Quebec. It is currently the 5th largest city in Canada, and the second largest in Ontario after Toronto.

    Unique as a North American capital, the city is bilingual. English is the first language of a majority of the population, but French is the first language of a significant number.

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  • Quebec(City and Cruise), QC, Canada – Video

    Quebec City is the capital of the Canadian province of Quebec. Located at a commanding position on cliffs overlooking the St. Lawrence Seaway, Quebec City”s Old Town is an UNESCO World Heritage Site and the only city in North America outside Mexico with its original city walls.

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  • Burlington(Teddy Bear, Lake Champlain Cruise tour, City), VT, US – Video

    Burlington is the largest city in the state of Vermont. Situated on Lake Champlain, it is the heart of a small urban area that acts as Vermont””s vibrant and cosmoplitan center. Known for its ultra-liberal environment and free-thinking spirit, Burlington is both a college town and an important commercial city, while maintaining an intimate atmosphere.

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  • Montreal, QC, Canada – Pictures – Upcoming Video

    Montreal – the metropolis of the province of Quebec. Quebec City is the political capital but Montreal is the cultural and economic capital of Quebec and the main entry point to the province. The second largest city in Canada, it is a city rich in culture and history, has an inordinate number of attractive, fashionably dressed people, and a well-deserved reputation as one of the liveliest cities in North America. Montreal is the 3rd largest French-speaking city in the world, behind Paris and Kinshasa.

    Situated on an island in the St. Lawrence River at the historically highest navigable point, Montreal has been a strategic location since before the arrival of Europeans in Canada.

    It has been said that Montréal is the only city in the world where the sun “rises in the south.” Don’t try to navigate by looking at the sun!

    Montreal is an extremely inviting destination for gay and lesbian tourists and it is arguably one of the most gay-friendly cities in North America.

    Montreal has historically been divided into east and west by boulevard Saint-Laurent. Numbered addresses on streets that cross Saint-Laurent start there and increase in either direction; most addresses are given as “rue Saint-XXX Ouest” (west) or “rue Saint-XXX Est” (east).

    Attractions :

    * Old Montréal contains the vast majority of historical buildings, most dating from the 17th – 19th century, and many museums. At night several of the buildings are beautifully lit up. A Tourist Office brochure lays out a walking map. Consider following it once during the day, and again at night.

    * Le Plateau combines scenic residential streets with hip shopping and dining.

    * Downtown Skyscrapers, McGill campus, churches, and museums. Several blocks are connected by 30 Km of underground arcades and malls, allowing comfortable walking and shopping when the weather is foul.

    * Parc Jean-Drapeau, site of the 1967 World’s Fair, now devoted to green spaces and a large outdoor concert venue. The Gilles Villeneuve racing circuit, home of the Montreal Formula 1 Grand Prix. An artificial beach, a huge outdoor pool complex, and the Montreal Casino are also located on or around the park.

    * A few kilometres Metro ride to the north, Hochelaga-Maisonneuve offers the Olympic Stadium, Insectarium, Jardin Botanique, and Biodôme. Allow four hours to see all four.

    * Casino de Montréal, 1, avenue du Casino (metro Jean-Drapeau).

    * La Ronde, (member of the Six Flags family) 22, chemin Macdonald (metro Jean-Drapeau).

    * Amazing Race Montreal. 24 hours. Ever wanted to be on “The Amazing Race”?
    * Detail of Basilique Notre-Dame

    * St. Joseph’s Oratory Atop of Mount-Royal, it is one of the world’s most visited shrines. The basilica’s huge dome reaches 97 meters and is second only in height to Saint-Peter’s basilica in Rome.

    * St Lawrence river gateway
    * The dome of the Marché Bonsecours in Old Montréal
    * The Biosphere, a geodesic sphere on the grounds of the 1967 World’s Fair

    * Mount Royal Park – The scenic lookout offers a striking view of the downtown area and the river.

    * Bonsecours Market in autumn.
    * Tour de la Bourse (Stock Exchange Tower) in the Quartier international de Montréal
    * Place des Arts

    * Olympic Stadium, home of the former Montreal Expos. Olympia Park Built for the 1976 Summer Olympics Games. Impressive in size and shape and topped b the tallest inclined tower in the world.

    * Montreal City Hall.
    * McGill University, Arts Building.
    * Université de Montréal, Roger-Gaudry building and its hilltop campus.
    * Jacques Cartier Bridge at dusk
    * Montreal Harbor The ocean port that’s 1000 miles inland from the sea.

    * Place Ville Marie The gleaming cruciform tower and the fabulous underground city.
    * Botanical Gardens and Insectarium A future visit is a must (tour C2)
    * St. Helen’s Island and the Casino A superb panoramic view.
    * Bell Centre Montreal Canadiens’ new home.

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  • Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway & observation deck(White Mountains), NH, US – Pictures – Upcoming Video

    9 Franconia Notch, Franconia, NH 03580.

    Franconia Notch State Park has endless adventures for your family, from Cannon Mountain’s Aerial Tramway to miles of hiking trails to the Flume Gorge and everything in between!

    * Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway – 80 person tram cars that climb to the summit of Cannon Mountain!

    An 80-passenger cable car brings visitors to the 4,080-foot summit of Cannon Mountain in under ten minutes. On a clear day, you can see the mountains of four states and Canada! At the summit, you’ll find spectacular scenic walking paths, a 360 degree observation deck, a cafeteria, bar and restrooms.

    – Soar through the air to remarkable heights
    – New Hampshire’s highest lift-accessed point
    – An exciting ride for all ages
    – Stunning views including New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, New York and Canada
    – A must-see attraction!

    * The Flume Gorge – One of Nature’s wonders! Boardwalk, waterfalls, nature walk and covered bridges.

    * The Basin – A short walk to a granite pothole formed by a glacier! Connects to Cascades trail with more waterfalls!

    * Camping – Franconia Notch State Park offers two different campground options: Lafayette Place Campground & Cannon RV Park.

    * Echo Lake & Echo Lake Beach – Spectacular spring-fed lake and beach at the north end of the park.

    * Artists Bluff – A great, short hike to outstanding views of Franconia Notch. One of the most popular hikes in the White Mountains.

    * Hiking – There are miles and miles of hiking trails in and around Franconia Notch State Park, including a portion of the Appalacian Trail.

    * Recreation Path – An 8 mile recreation path for bicycles and pedestrians that runs the length of the park from the Flume Gorge to just north of Echo Lake.

    * Boise Rock – This great glacial erratic has been a part of the history and folklore of Franconia Notch for generations.

    * Profile Lake – The spring-fed headwaters of the Pemigewasset River, below the former profile of the Old Man. Fly-fishing only.

    * Old Man Museum – Free museum dedicated to the Old Man of the Mountain at the base of the Tram.

    * New England Ski Museum – Free museum at the base of the Tram, rich with the history of skiing in America.

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  • Ottawa(City and Parliament Hill), ON, Canada – Pictures – Upcoming Video

    Ottawa is the capital of Canada. The city is situated along the Ontario side of the Ottawa River, opposite Gatineau, Quebec. It is currently the 5th largest city in Canada, and the second largest in Ontario after Toronto.

    Unique as a North American capital, the city is bilingual. English is the first language of a majority of the population, but French is the first language of a significant number.

    Ottawa is home to many of the world’s cultures as thousands of immigrants from around the world now call Ottawa home. The city is probably best known as the nation’s capital but has become one of the fastest growing cities in North America owing to the booming high-tech business sector.

    Few of the Attractions :

    * The Peace Tower, Parliament Hill
    * The National War Memorial near Parliament Hill
    * Sailing up the Rideau Canal
    * Parliament Hill, Canada’s house of democracy – the primary attraction for most visitors is Parliament Hill. Tours of the building are available daily with multiple tours (in both official languages) available at staggered times throughout the day.Same-day tickets are free and available on a first-come-first-served basis from 9:00 AM. Pick up your ticket as early as possible to have the best chance of securing a start time that works for you. Tours last from 20 to 60 minutes depending on building activity.
    * Parliament Hill Sound & Light Show – the Sound & Light Show is a 30 minute film about Canada.
    * Museum of Civilization, across the river in Gatineau.
    * National Gallery of Canada.
    * Jacques Plante’s Goalie Mask on display in the Science and Technology Museum.
    * Museum of Civilization – Atrium.
    * ByWard Market.
    * Ottawa’s claim to culinary fame: a classic beavertail with sugar and cinnamon.
    * Chateau Laurier (left) and Parliament Hill overlooking the Ottawa River.
    * Supreme Court of Canada
    * Royal Canadian Mint.
    * Canada Aviation Museum.
    * Bank of Canada Currency Museum.
    * Canada Agriculture Museum.
    * Bytown Museum is a small museum at the foot of Parliament Hill
    * Rideau Hall is the official residence of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and her representative the Governor General of Canada.
    * The Ottawa River Parkway a scenic highway towards downtown along the Ottawa River
    * The O-Train, Ottawa’s light rail train servicing a portion of Ottawa’s public transit system
    * Ottawa River Cruise

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