Archive for July, 2010
If you get to see Boston this fall you’re in for a treat whether you live there, are going on a trip, or are just spending a short stay at one of the many Boston business hotels . While this city has a rich history, that can be appreciated by those with an interest in key moments of America’s growth into the country it is today, everyone can appreciate the beauty this town offers with the changing of the seasons.
When the weather starts to get a hint of chill to it this autumn many are going to travel to the beautiful city of Boston to enjoy trademark New England foods and walk through its amazing parks enjoying the scenery.
While there are many lovely parks spread throughout the city there are some with their own special touches that make them true gems to stroll through. From the famous Swan boats you can rent to go out on the water at the Boston Public Garden to the carousel with its variety of whimsical and unique mounts else where in the Boston Common, there are no ends to the wonder just this park presents to its visitors. Whether you have time to meander its paths or just want a jog or fresh air you will certainly find the view of this park in autumn stunning.
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Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis is the largest of five lakes that are connected by a channel comprising of Minneapolis Chain of Lakes. With sandy beaches perfect for volleyball, sunbathing and picnics; a 3 mile paved path circling the lake that is perfect for walkers, bikers and in-line skaters, Lake Calhoun not only attracts the younger crowd, but all Minneapolis residence and tourist alike.
Windsurfers, kayakers, canoeists and sailors can rent any of these aquatic equipment for a fun-filled summer days at Lake Calhoun and travel to all the connecting lakes; for winter days, Lake Calhoun is dotted with ice-fishing houses.
The Lake is the centerpiece of the Uptown District, located at 3000 Calhoun Parkway and within walking distance from most luxury Minneapolis hotels, Lake Calhoun is great for the entire family with a huge, new playground that will keep the little ones busy all day; it’s a great inexpensive activity where you’ll only spend money at the food vendors stationed throughout the park, unless you bring a picnic. If you’re a visitor, ask the concierge at your hotel to provide a picnic basket that you can take to the lake, that way you don’t have to make any additional stops on your way to soak up the sun, watch sailboats sail by, relax as you people watch and above all else take in the spectacular view of Minneapolis.
Halloween is one of the favorite holidays for many people and even if it is not your top number one option, it is loved and celebrated to the extreme by people from all over the country. Children love to dress up and comb the neighborhood for trick or treat options and candy finding opportunities. And adults love to dress up their young children and sometimes even their pets and parade them around for all to see and enjoy. And many adults even like to get in on the fun and dress up in a costume to hand out candy or to make an appearance at a Halloween party .
And for this reason, the amount of adult and plus size Halloween costumes options that are on the shelves and isles of many stores across the country beginning in early October, and sometimes even September these days increase in numbers every year. And there are just as many different styles, characters and theme-oriented costumes for adults as there are for children, and sometimes even more. With this in mind there is also an awareness that sometimes adult tastes vary from those of young children and while it might be difficult to find a lady bug costume for an adult you can be certain there is one out there somewhere. So this October 31st, get in costume and really enjoy the holiday.
One of the best ways to enjoy the Port of Seattle is to hop on a Ferry and take a ride to one of the surrounding islands. It is great to just get on and take the time away from the big city to relax and take in some fresh air. One can find information and ride to the pier from the best seattle hotels .
With in 20 to 30 minutes one can set foot on one of the beautiful islands such as Vashon Island and Bainbridge Island to name a couple. These are the closest islands to visit and they both offer up some lovely places to dine as well as some great galleries and shops to brows through.
It is always a really nice day.
Check out the Washington State Department of Transportation page for information on the Seattle Ferry’s . They do take on motor vehicles and bicycles as well as walk on passengers. If you walk on there are some cabs on the other side to help you get around. They usually take off every half hour or forty five minutes and if it is a bit busy it is well worth the wait.
One of the eight charter teams for the American League, the Boston Red Sox have just as interesting a history as franchise, perhaps even more so. Like the other teams formed around the same time, the Red Sox had their share of changes, good seasons, and bad seasons. Fortunately, they never had to change their name and have been at the same ballpark, Fenway Park, since 1912.
Unlike many of the other teams they had another problem to deal with — a curse. ” The Curse of the Bambino ” lasted 86 years; the longest in baseball history . The story begins with Boston dominating the World Series. They won five times between 1903 and 1918. However, in 1918 they made the fateful decision to trade Babe Ruth to the Yankees; a decision many disagreed with. From that point on the Red Sox were unable to win the ultimate championship — the World Series. That is until 2004 when they swept the St. Louis Cardinals and finally broke the curse. The 2007 World Series win against the Colorado Rockies further ensured that the curse was over and secured the Red Sox as one of the greatest teams of the decade.
Many would assume that going such a long time without a World Series win, despite many attempts, would have negative affects on the teams fan base, but quite the contrary has happened. The Red Sox are one of the leading teams in attendance for away games and fans that want to see a home game should buy tickets well in advance. Fenway Park has a smaller capacity than many of the more recently built parks, but the Red Sox have sold out every single home game since May of 2003 — that’s seven years!
One of the great things about the Red Sox’s long history is the change their uniforms and logos have experienced over the years. Although their colors have stayed the same, the Sox logo and font has changed. When you purchase Boston Red Sox watches with the old logo, it’s like keeping a piece of Red Sox history with you all the time.