Bearizona is a drive-thru wildlife park near the Grand Canyon in Williams Arizona. As you drive through the park, bears and other animals come right up to your vehicle. This is a top attraction in Northern Arizona. WEBSITE: https://bearizona.com/ Overview Bearizona focuses on the mammals of North America, with of course a prime focus on…
San Diego’s Mission Bay is one of the city’s prime attractions. There are all kinds of water-based activities and the area is home to some of San Diego’s best resorts. This is our Mission Bay Guide. Overview Mission Bay is a man-made saltwater bay at the entrance of the Pacific Ocean and the San Diego…
The Birch Aquarium in La Jolla is part of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. This is great attraction for those that want to explore sea life but do not want to spend the time or money to visit a large amusement park like SeaWorld. Overview The Birch Aquarium has actually been around in some form…
The Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville is at its best during Christmas. There are all kinds of special events, but the decorations alone make this worth a visit. This is our look at our late 2018 December visit to A Country Christmas at the Gaylord Opryland resort Overview The annual Christmas event at Gaylord Opryland…
Nashville is one of the hottest tourist cities in the United States. The massive Gaylord Opryland Resort is not only a great place to stay, but it is also a tourist attraction in its own right. This is our guide to the top 10 attractions at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville….
Belmont Park is a small amusement park right on the ocean at Mission Beach. There are quite a few attractions and it can easily be combined with a day at the beach. This is our guide to San Diego’s Belmont Park. Parking Mission Beach is an extremely popular area of San Diego. Belmont Park is…
The Wave Waterpark in Vista is a relatively unknown gem. It is designed primarily for North County residents. However, it is also a solid low-cost attraction for visitors to the big-ticket attractions down the street at Legoland. WEBSITE: https://www.thewavewaterpark.com/ Overview The Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Vista operates the Wave Waterpark. As…
Mission Bay is one of San Diego’s great playgrounds. Along with about 2,000 acres of water, there are 27 miles of shorelines, 18 of which are sandy beaches. There are also many bike paths appropriate for all ages. We often do the 12-mile loop around the Bay, but for tourist and first-timers we suggest this…
This our guide to visiting two attractions in the heart of Los Angeles, the Original Farmers Market and the La Brea Tar Pits. Los Angeles is a crowded sea of humanity with seemingly no escaping the constant flow of traffic. It wasn’t always that way. Los Angeles started to grow in the late 1800s driven…
This article is our ranking of Universal Studios Hollywood Rides from our favorite to least favorite. Please be sure to read our general visitors guide for detailed park information. The focus here is on the actual rides. UPDATE: NOVEMBER 2020. Unfortunately Universal Studios has been closed due to COVID. This article will be updated when…