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LOUISVILLE TOURISM
Welcome to Bourbon City!
Named one of “52 Places to Go in 2023” by the New York Times and one of “The Best Food Cities in the U.S.” by Travel + Leisure, Louisville, Kentucky is the perfect place to get a taste of authentic America.
Nicknamed Bourbon City, Louisville is home to the world’s only walkable Bourbon experience, with a half-dozen distilleries located on historic Main Street. Stay at a Bourbon-themed accommodation, Hotel Distil, or a historic property like the Brown Hotel, the birthplace of Louisville’s signature dish, The Hot Brown.
Between sips of America’s only native spirit, visit the city’s top museums. Relish in America’s pastime at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, which manufactures around 1.8 million of the world-famous baseball bats each year.
Discover the Muhammad Ali Center, a museum dedicated to the life and legacy of the Louisville native. The attraction showcases his outstanding boxing career, life in Louisville, and navigating the country’s turbulent Civil Rights Era.
Second to fried chicken, Kentucky may be best known for the Kentucky Derby. Visit the Kentucky Derby Museum at historic Churchill Downs to get a glimpse of what “Derby Day” looks like and how it has evolved over the past 150 years.
More info: www.gotolouisville.com
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Philadelphia named most walkable city in the United States!
USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards named Philadelphia the 2023 Most Walkable City in the U.S.. Renowned for its pedestrian-friendly environment, the city offers a range of neighborhoods that invite exploration on foot, including Rittenhouse Square, Washington Square West, Fitler Square, and Old City.
www.discoverphl.com/international/
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Visit Savannah, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia is a city of charm and mystery, where refreshing ocean breezes and lush greenery captivate your senses. Immerse yourself in its charm as you stroll through parks, explore cultural museums, embark on thrilling adventures and indulge in exceptional dining options. This enchanting city has it all! Ready to experience the magic? Learn more about Savannah at visitsavannah.com.
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NEW ORLEANS
Experience New Orleans’ Nonstop Culture! Inspired by music, festivals, cuisine and the arts, it’s no wonder New Orleans is deemed the city of festivity. In New Orleans, every day is filled with wonder, regardless of whether it's Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, Halloween or just a regular Tuesday. Start planning today at NewOrleans.com.
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SEATTLE AND THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
Dubbed the 'Emerald City' and the 'Emerald State' for its lush green surroundings, Seattle and Washington have unmatched beauty and iconic attractions statewide.
Washington boasts three spectacular National Parks, hundreds of islands in the Northwest where you can enjoy the best whale watching on the planet for Orca’s, and a beautiful and rugged pacific coastline. It is also the home of fabulous and locally produced chocolates and coffee, farm to fork food, and over one thousand wineries and tasting rooms.
In Seattle, you can see the iconic and not to be missed Space Needle which has graced the Seattle skyline since 1962, take in the power of pop culture at MoPOP museum, marvel at the spectacular coloured glass art pieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass, experience a Seattle Underground Tour, or simply stroll the Pike Place markets and enjoy a coffee at the world’s first Starbucks.
Seattle also has a world-class, award-winning airport and two state of the art downtown cruise terminals to tick that spectacular, awe-inspiring cruise to Alaska off your client's bucket list. The cruise season runs from April to October each year and is well underway for the 2023 season.
To enhance your clients stay in Seattle, take a look at the partner websites and detailed itineraries on the new Agent Resources Page: www.linkdtourism.com/partners/the-state-of-washington-visit-seattle-port-of-seattle/
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NEW YORK YANKEES
Nothing says "New York, New York" like a visit to Yankee Stadium, home of the 27-time World Champions. The first time you walk into Yankee Stadium you'll remember it, and the first time you see a walk-off victory you'll never forget it!
The Yankees’ game season occurs from April-September each year, while the Stadium Tours occur year-round. To find out more about the New York Yankees’ and to book, visit: yankees.com/nyc New York Yankees
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A quintessential New York experience.
The first time you walk into Yankees Stadium you'll remember it, and the first time you see a walk-off victory you'll never forget it. www.mlb.com/yankees
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LAKE TAHOE VISITORS AUTHORITY
Explore Lake Tahoe, beyond the ice
When the snow melts, Lake Tahoe fills and the sandy beaches glisten in the sun. That’s when it’s time to trade in your snowboards for paddleboards and snowshoes for hiking boots. Get ready to wander in Lake Tahoe.
More information visitlaketahoe.com/things-to-do-in-lake-tahoe/
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SAN DIEGO TOURISM AUTHORITY
Brand new roller coaster hits SeaWorld San Diego!
Hold onto your hat — or better yet, your handlebars. SeaWorld is gearing up to launch what it calls the fastest and longest "straddle coaster" on the West Coast: the Arctic Rescue.
You'll ride this one snowmobile-style at speeds of up to 40 mph on more than a half-mile of track, in a quest to defeat poachers on the wild tundra. Arctic Rescue will be SeaWorld's second big coaster to debut in two years, following the 2022 opening of the Emperor.
More information: seaworld.com/san-diego/rides/arctic-rescue/
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MAMMOTH LAKES TOURISM
Mother Nature’s Adventureland is year-round!
Adventure is available year-round in Mammoth Lakes. In fact, there is a lot of debate about which season is best. But one thing everyone can agree on is that no matter what time of year you visit or what types of activities you enjoy, there are plenty of things to do in Mammoth Lakes. During winter you can ski and snowboard Mammoth Mountain or take off into the wilderness on your cross country skis. When spring hits, you can ski and also celebrate the fishing opener on the same day. The summer melts
away the snow, opening roads to Devils Postpile National Monument, 101-foot Rainbow Falls and the gateway to Yosemite National Park. Some claim autumn is the best season because you get all of the sightseeing of summer PLUS spectacular fall colors and fewer visitors.
More information www.visitmammoth.com/adventures/
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SAN DIEGO TOURISM AUTHORITY
The Sound Tunes up in Del Mar, San Diego
Just a quick gallop away from the grandstand at the Del Mar Racetrack and Fairgrounds is this new, 1,900-capacity concert venue. The Sound opened in February 2023 with Ziggy Marley as the first act and will be operated by the same folks who book the fabled Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach.
More information: thesoundsd.com/
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TRAVEL SOUTH USA
12 unique states in the authentic U.S. South beckon with beaches, mountains, music, culture and cuisine
The close proximity of diverse experiences around the South makes it a prime destination for a road trip. Drive past idyllic pastures or along winding roads in the Great Smoky Mountains. Take in the lush scenery along the 1,932-kilometer Coast Highway, which spans from the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains to ocean beaches. Enjoy hospitality in small towns, and delve into music history. The possibilities are endless.
More information travelsouth.visittheusa.com/en-au/
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YOSEMITE MARIPOSA COUNTY TOURISM BUREAU
A New Welcome Centre is Coming to Yosemite Valley
In 2022, construction began for a new Welcome Centre in a larger space with a more accessible location and improved visitor information. The new Yosemite Welcome Center will take over the vacant Yosemite Sports Shop, connected to the Yosemite Village Store, which closed in 2016. This 3,000-square-foot space will feature updated exhibits, wayfinding, educational signs, displays, and maps. Yosemite Rangers and Yosemite Conservancy volunteers will be available to assist in orienting visitors and discussing itineraries to maximize their time. An outdoor plaza will also serve as a 24-hour information site for visitors arriving outside operating hours with maps, displays, educational signs, a new restroom facility, and
nearby parking.
More information www.yosemite.com/new-for-23/
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VIRGINIA TOURISM CORPORATION
Cool Down with a Waterfront Road Trip
Road trips are a summertime must. Throw in a side of waterfront destinations and you have the perfect summer escape. Cruise by (and dive in to!) some of Virginia’s most beautiful beaches, rivers and lakes on one of these waterfront road trips!
More information www.virginia.org/
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DUTCHESS TOURISM
For unforgettable outdoor experiences, a burgeoning craft beverage scene, charming American main streets, bucolic farms, and loads of culture, Dutchess County is the perfect getaway.
Located just 90 minutes north of New York City, in the heart of the Hudson Valley, Dutchess is a history lovers mecca, with access to the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Vanderbilt Mansion and Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Sites. At the FDR Presidential Library and Museum, a special exhibit, “Black Americans, Civil Rights, and the Roosevelts, 1932-1962,” examines the political evolution of the Roosevelts regarding racial justice.
Fans of HBO‘s “The Gilded Age” won’t want to miss Staatsburgh State Historic Site, the country estate of financier Ogden Mills and Ruth Livingston Mills, a leading hostess in New York society and arbiter of the social elite.
Get a bird’s-eye view of the majestic Hudson River from the world’s longest elevated pedestrian bridge -- the Walkway Over the Hudson in Poughkeepsie. View artwork by world-renowned contemporary artists including Louise Bourgeois and Dan Flavin at Dia Beacon. Dine at one of the extraordinary student-run restaurants or take a hands-on cooking class with expert instructors at the world’s premier culinary college, The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park.
dutchesstourism.com/
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YOSEMITE MARIPOSA COUNTY TOURISM BUREAU
Spectacular viewpoints at Glacier Point, Yosemite National Park
One of the most spectacular viewpoints in the park sits 3,000ft above the valley at Glacier Point. This panoramic wonder has been accessible only by foot via the Four Mile Trail since the Fall of 2021 due to critical repairs along Glacier Point Road. The 16-mile paved road was initially completed in 1936 and replaced the original wagon road. Still, due to the popularity of
many hiking trails, breathtaking viewpoints, and accessibility to the Bridalveil Creek Campground and Badger Pass Ski Area, this road required serious repairs. A 10.5-mile stretch of Glacier Point Road from Badger Pass Ski Area to Glacier Point was pulverized and repaved,
including the hairpin turns leading to the Washburn Point and Glacier Point parking areas.
More information www.yosemite.com/new-for-23/
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Absolutely amazing area that is for sure.
LAKE TAHOE VISITORS AUTHORITY
Explore Lake Tahoe Virtually
See Lake Tahoe in all its beauty – before you get there! Explore the very first destination marketing technology of it’s kind and dive into the immersive virtual experience, and see why South Lake Tahoe is truly “Awe and then Some”.
More information visitlaketahoe.com/
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TRAVEL SOUTH USA
Traveling Through Time: History & Culture of the South
From the very beginnings as a nation in 1776 to current day commemorations of civil rights achievements – the South captures the history and culture of what is the United States. No stuffy ole museums, instead compelling experiences that share the history of the authentic South.
More information travelsouth.visittheusa.com/en-au/
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VIRGINIA TOURISM CORPORATION
Summer Festivals on the Horizon in Virginia
We don't know about you, but summer is one of our favorite seasons for festivals. Whether it's the warm air or the sun on our skin, there's just something magical about summertime celebrations and there are plenty of options in Virginia. Take a look at the calendar to see where you can find your favorite fests.
More information www.virginia.org/
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Loooooove Virginia!
