The government of Illinois, under the Constitution of Illinois, has three branches of government: Executive, legislative and judicial. The executive branch is split into several statewide elected offices, with the Governor as chief executive. Legislative functions are granted to the Illinois General Assembly. The judiciary is composed of the Supreme Court and lower courts. […]
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Chicago – Architecture
The architecture of Chicago has influenced and reflected the history of American architecture. The city of Chicago, Illinois features prominent buildings in a variety of styles by many important architects. Since most buildings within the downtown area were destroyed by the Great Chicago Fire in 1871. Chicago buildings are noted for their originality rather than […]
MiniAbe – Wow
Illinois is a state in the Midwestern United States. It is the 5th most populous state and 25th largest state in terms of land area, and is often noted as a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural […]
Elk River Back Country Byway in Idaho
Idaho is a state in the northwestern region of the United States. Idaho is the 14th largest, the 39th most populous, and the 7th least densely populated of the 50 United States. The state’s largest city and capital is Boise. Residents are called “Idahoans”. Idaho was admitted to the Union on July 3, 1890, as […]
Visit Kingsland, Georgia
The Kingsland Commercial Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places March 17, 1994. It includes the area surrounding South Lee Street between King Street and William Street. Kingsland hosts an annual Catfish Festival on Labor Day weekend each year. […]
Holidays in Savannah: Celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year’s – Southern Style
Savannah is the oldest city in the U.S. state of Georgia and the county seat of Chatham County. Established in 1733, the city of Savannah became the British colonial capital of the Province of Georgia and later the first state capital of Georgia. […]
Ride With Us – Visit Ocala/Marion County, Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern region of the United States, bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia, to the east by the Atlantic Ocean, and to the south by the Straits of Florida. Florida is the 22nd most extensive, the 3rd most populous,and the […]
Dry Tortugas: Seaplane to Snorkeling
The climate of Florida is tempered somewhat by the fact that no part of the state is distant from the ocean. North of Lake Okeechobee, the prevalent climate is humid subtropical, while coastal areas south of the lake have a true tropical climate. […]
Eastern Connecticut Tourism
The name Connecticut is derived from anglicized versions of the Algonquian word that has been translated as “long tidal river” and “upon the long river.” The Connecticut region was inhabited by multiple Native American tribes prior to European settlement and colonization, including the Mohegans, the Pequots, and the Paugusetts. […]
Breathless – VISIT DENVER
This “breathtaking” video, produced by Denver-based Airball Creative, takes the viewer on a street-level view of all the amazing things that make The Mile High City a truly unique place. Denver, officially the City and County of Denver, is the largest city and capital of the State of Colorado. […]
Find Your Adventure in Colorado Springs
Colorado is packed full of things to do year-round. From family attractions, national parks and outdoor adventure to cosmopolitan cities and welcoming towns, these Colorado vacation ideas will fill your trip itinerary to overflowing. […]
Olympian & Professional Snowboarder Arielle Gold on Colorado Outdoor Recreation
The perfect time to get outdoors in Colorado is all the time. No matter the season, our mountains, wilderness areas, Colorado State Parks, national parks, scenic byways, lakes and rivers beckon those looking for unparalleled scenic beauty and perhaps a little adventure. […]
Colorado Tourism: Awake
Few locations in Colorado will put you more than a few minutesĆô?Ş?ô drive from a quintessentially beautiful Colorado scene and the dozens of ways to experience them year-round Ćô?Ş?ś a scenic overlook on one of the stateĆô?Ş?ôs 25 scenic and historic byways , wildlife watching in one of 10 Colorado national parks. […]
Lawton-Fort Sill Tourism
Tourism is the third largest industry in Oklahoma and a significant component of our local economy. Lawton Fort Sill attracted 613,000 visitors last year at our local attractions. As an export-oriented industry, tourism brings dollars to the local area from other regions, resulting in sales, jobs, income, and tax revenue. […]
Tourism & Attraction
Beachwood is an affluent suburb of Cleveland in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. The early history of Beachwood dates back to the Western Reserve, the establishment of the state of Ohio, the formation of counties within the state, and the division of counties into townships. […]
Visit Ross County & Chillicothe, Ohio and discover why it’s Where To Be!
Chillicothe is the home of “Tecumseh” Outdoor Drama, Adena Mansion & Gardens, Ross County Heritage Center and many more historical sites! If you enjoy being outdoors, Ross County has 5 State Parks and a National Park, Hopewell Culture National Historical Park. You can also relax along Paint Creek on a canoe or a kayak! […]
Visit Canton, Ohio/Stark County
Discover all of the great things there are to see and do in Canton, Ohio/Stark County including the Pro Football Hall of Fame, National First Ladies’ Library, William McKinley Presidential Library & Museum and the Canton Arts District! […]
Ohio Fall Adventure!
Experience the beauty and adventure of Autumn in Ohio! Whether it’s hiking in one Ohio’s 74 state parks, Ziplining through the colorful trees of Hocking Hills or just making smores around the campfire – there is plenty to see and do in Ohio! […]
Family Vacations in Asheville North Carolina
Looking for the best family vacation ideas? Let your children (or your inner child) run wild in Asheville’s eight million acres of playground. Immerse yourself in an Appalachian adventure filled with scenic beauty, secret swimming holes and the coolest family-friendly attractions in the southeast. […]
Visit Chapel Hill and Orange County, NC
Chapel Hill is a town in Orange County, North Carolina (with some eastern portions in Durham County), and the home of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and UNC Health Care. Chapel Hill is the 16th-largest municipality in North Carolina. […]
Visit Bryson City, North Carolina, in the Great Smoky Mountains
Bryson City is a town in Swain County, North Carolina in the United States. Choose from creek tubing, whitewater rafting, a train ride, hiking, biking, zip lining, fishing, or stroll through downtown for shopping and dining and meet some of the friendliest locals in this great little town! […]
Visit Old Fort Niagara today
An international historic treasure is what waits for you at the mouth of the mighty Niagara River on the southern shores of Lake Ontario in Historic Youngstown, NY. Old Fort Niagara is just 15 minutes north of Niagara Falls, NY. […]
Adirondack Aerial Tour
Experience one of the most action-packed winters on the East Coast in New York’s Adirondacks. This is where rolling fields and wooded trails are second homes to cross-country skiers and snowshoers, where snowmen are made, and snowball battles waged. This is where, regardless of skill or experience, you can become the skier or rider you […]
Meetings in Buffalo
Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada, Buffalo is the principal city of the Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan area, the largest in Upstate New York and 45th largest in the United States. […]
Visit Westchester, NY this Summer
Westchester County is a county in the U.S. state of New York. Westchester covers an area of 450 square miles (1,200 km2), consisting of 48 municipalities. The county, established in 1683, was named after the city of Chester, England. The county seat of Westchester is the city of White Plains. […]
Visit Long Island, New York
Visit Long Island, NY where white sand beaches stretch endlessly along the Atlantic Ocean. Long Island is graced with world-class beaches, waterfront dining, and its own Wine Country region. Window shop in the Hamptons. Visit Gold Coast mansions and the homes of past presidents, poets and artists. […]
Carlsbad, New Mexico: A Place to Live, Work, and Play!
Carlsbad is a hub for potash mining, petroleum production, and tourism. Carlsbad Caverns National Park is located 18 mi (29 km) southwest of the city and Guadalupe Mountains National Park lies 40 miles southwest across the Texas border; the Lincoln National Forest is to the northwest of town. […]
Tour through the City of Santa Fe
A mini-tour of the enchanting city of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Get a taste of all the city has to offer. Take a peek into mouth-watering restaurants, crystal skies, lush mountain ridges, hip art museums, and historic Native American tradition. […]
Madrid, New Mexico
Unique. There is no other word that better captures the nature of this small mountain community outside of Albuquerque. Part art enclave, part earthy, part hippie, and all eclectic, Madrid offers a visitor a memorable experience. Shopping, dining or just strolling all take on a special attitude in Madrid. […]
NM True TV Kasha Katuwe Tent Rocks
This national monument offers a relatively easy hike to a surprisingly stunning overlook. The tent rocks are cones of volcanic material worn into their unusual shapes over eons. And the trip to the top includes a slot canyon and multiple stops you will have to make to pull out your camera. […]
OCNJ Happy
With a population of less than 12,000, Ocean City, New Jersey is like a breath of fresh sea air, providing a welcome change of pace from those congested, casino-filled vacation resorts. This makes Ocean City the family beach resort of choice for people looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. And with […]
VISIT WEST WENDOVER, NEVADA
West Wendover has a myriad of activities including historic sites, trails, outdoor recreation as well as some of the west’s best night life for you to enjoy. If you are visiting our area for the first time or maybe its the eighth time or the two-hundreth; consider some of the following suggestions to make your […]
VISIT PAHRUMP, NEVADA
Pahrump, Nevada is easy to reach and hard to forget. It’s an hour west of Las Vegas, a city so famous it needs no introduction, and an hour east of Death Valley National Park, a place known for extremes. Pahrump truly is the heart of the desert and the perfect place to enjoy the best […]
Visit Fallon Nevada
Fallon is on Highway 50, 60 miles east of Reno. It is surrounded by farms and ranches, and the Lahontan Valley Wetlands – a birder’s paradise. Fallon offers the outdoors, the arts, shops, and a menu of special events year round including a summer farmer’s market and the Hearts of Gold Cantaloupe Festival. […]
VISIT CARSON CITY, NEVADA!
Carson City is about 30 miles (50 km) south of Reno and originated as a stopover for California bound emigrants, but developed into a city with the Comstock Lode, a silver strike in the mountains to the northeast. […]