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Take Me To Atlantic City

Travel Guide & Holiday Deals Posted by Christine Barton | Posted on 07-02-2010

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Atlantic City is an adventure playground that can be found within the Atlantic County of the state of New Jersey. The city is ultimately most famous for its boardwalk, casino gambling, sandy beaches,and shopping centers and of course its spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean. A rather unknown fact is that it is also the inspiration for the ever popular board game, Monopoly.

This resort community is located on Absecon Island and is literally surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean. It also enjoys a close proximity to Philadelphia, which makes it a great place to escape to for a weekend, or longer if so desired. Essentially, a weekend won’t be enough time to discover all that Atlantic City has to offer, but if that is all the time you have to spare, be sure to at least check out these amazing attractions.

1. Atlantic City Boardwalk

The local boardwalk is essentially the backbone of this seaside resort city. The walk was originally built in 1870 with an aim to reduce the amount of sand visitors dredged into the seaside motels. Today it provides access to hotels, resorts, shops, casinos, and more, making it the most visited part of the city. Several piers stem out from the actual board walk and offer interesting attractions and activities that are suitable for the entire family.

The boardwalk spans for a total or 4.12 miles, making it one of the world’s largest board walks. The walk allows you to enjoy the sights and sounds of Atlantic City, while at the same time permitting you to stretch your legs and breathe in the fresh sea breeze.

2. Steel Pier

Although there are many piers jutting out of the boardwalk, one in particular stands out to tourists. Home to a world class amusement park, Steel Pier offers fun filled thrills for the entire family. While at Steel Pier you can choose to visit the many amusement games or just take a stroll along the pier, taking in the sights and sounds.

However, if you have brought the kids with you, they won’t want to miss out on all the fun and exciting attractions of the amusement park. Popular rides and attractions here include the Crazy Mouse Coaster, Sea Dragon, Ferris wheel, helicopter rides and the Grand Prix Go Karts. The live thrill shows are also extremely popular and will truly amaze and excite you.

3. Atlantic City Historical Museum

To experience the culturally diverse and exciting history of Atlantic City, be sure to pay a visit to the local historical museum. This stunning masterpiece of modern history is home to vintage photographs, local artifacts and a highly regarded video presentation. The permanent exhibition here is entitled “Atlantic City, Playground of the Nation” and displays artifacts, costumes, photographs, song sheets, postcards, souvenirs, and an array of Miss America memorabilia.

This museum is located on the Garden Pier, just off the boardwalk and free admission and car parking make it an even greater place to visit. This is definitely a must-see if local history and culture is what you are after.

4. Atlantic City Aquarium

The fact that Atlantic City is nestled right on the shores of the ocean is an indicator of the importance of marine life here. This is most evident at the Atlantic City Aquarium, which is home to a diverse range of marine species. This aquarium offers something for kids of all ages and is home to over 18 aquarium tanks.

Sea creatures indigenous to New Jersey waters and the Mid-Atlantic region have found a pleasant home here. Popular exhibits to visit include the Live Water Feeding Show, Clownfish and Anemones, Fish of the Amazon River, Fish of the Indo-Pacific, Live Coral or the Loggerhead Sea Turtles. These creatures burst into a colorful display of nature and are truly worth the visit.

5. IMAX Theater at Tropicana

No holiday is complete without a visit to the theatre, and when it comes to theaters in this city, you really can’t go past the IMAX Theater at Tropicana. The Quarter here is home to the city’s first and only IMAX theater, which is a massive five and a half story screen with enough surround sound to transport you into another world.

The great thing about this theater is that you can see blockbuster Hollywood films as well as IMAX 3D documentary releases. This is an experience that will make you feel like you are in the film and is guaranteed to be one the kids never forget.

Atlantic City is a must-see city is you are after resort, seaside living and want to experience adventure, fun and surprises around every corner. So if this sounds like the kind of holiday you are after, why not start planning your next family adventure to no other than Atlantic City.

Christine Barton

Christine Barton is a blogger and Content Writer for Jurnii Car Rentals, America’s new travel focused online rental car company. He writes frequently for the Jurnii USA Car Rental, blog and enjoys travel in the U.S and abroad.

5 Exceptionally Odd Pennsylvania Attractions

Travel Guide & Holiday Deals Posted by Samuel Zivot | Posted on 01-02-2010

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Pennsylvania holds a special place in the hearts of many Americans. The declaration of independence was signed here, the Liberty Bell sounded here and frankly some of the nation’s best bizarre roadside attractions make their home here.

1. Drive-Thru Strip Club: Congruity, Pennsylvania

American’s love their cars and no where is that more evident than the spread of its drive thru culture. America’s got drive thru restaurants, drive thru banks, drive thru wedding chapels, heck they’ve even got drive thru trees. The next logical step in their drive thru evolution then, could be none other than the drive thru strip club.

For $10 a minute, you can pull your vehicle up to the diamond shaped peephole and watch the action unfold inside. For faster service, remember to have your payment ready at the window.

If you want to see things get really interesting, try ordering a private dance. And trust us, you don’t want fries with that.

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2. Insane Fishpond: Linesville, Pennsylvania

Now you don’t have to be Jesus to walk across water. The volume of fish flapping about in this Pennsylvania spillway is so heavy; you could practically walk across their bobbing heads to the other side.

Some 400,000 tourists every year stop by to feed the fish modern marine miracle, dishing out some 2.4 lbs of bread each to the now carb addicted carp. In fact, the only Pennsylvania attraction that sees more visitors each year is the Liberty Bell.

While no human has yet to complete the fish head water crossing, the spillway has deservedly earned the nickname, “the place where the ducks walk on the fish”. And we say with a little balance, speed and Devine intervention you can make the crossing too. Hallelujah!

3. Big Mac Museum: North Huntington, Pennsylvania

Pay homage to the world’s favourite double burger, just miles from the site of its original birthplace. Gawk at the original Big Mac sauce gun, observe the evolution of the burgers packaging through history, and admire the colourful wallpaper adorned with the words of the legendary Big Mac mantra (Two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun). It’s truly some of Ronald’s greatest work.

4. Mutter Museum: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Do grotesquely enlarged colons turn you on? Does the site of Grover Cleveland’s facial tumour get you hot? Do thoughts of John Wilkes Booth’s thorax drive you wild? Did you answer yes to any of the above? Then this place is just your fix.

The mutter museum features one of the world’s largest collections of medical monstrosities, ranging from twins joined at the liver, humans turned into soap and downright jaw dropping cases of testicular elephantitis. And here you are complaining about your headache.

5. Worlds Largest Hamburger Joint: Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Alas, we’ve finally found the answer to the question, where’s the beef? It’s right here at Denny’s Beer Barrel Pub in rural Pennsylvania; hundreds and hundreds of pounds of it.

Order up a quarter pounder here and the only thing you’re likely to get in return is a laugh. Here burgers are built by the pound, including patties weighing in at 1, 2, 9 and a heart stopping 11 pounds. Denny’s (not to be confused with “Denny’s”) gargantuan 15LB burger for two (more like for two dozen), includes some 4 Lbs of lettuce, tomatoes cheese onions and sauce. Quadruple bypass sold separately.

Sam Zivot is a blogger and Marketing Manager for Jurnii Car Rentals, America’s new travel focused online rental car company. He writes frequently for the Jurnii USA Car Rental, blog and enjoys travel in the U.S and abroad.

5 Exceptionally Odd Florida Attractions

Travel Guide & Holiday Deals Posted by Samuel Zivot | Posted on 01-02-2010

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Some rave of Florida’s pristine white sandy beaches, others its endless array of world class theme parks and still others its equally endless array of senior citizens. For us however, there’s one thing to rave about above them all; its spectacular selection of bizarre roadside attractions. Here are some of its best:

1. World’s Largest Shuffleboard Courts: St Petersburg, Florida

Grab your friend Ethel, give Gertrude a call, heck, clear out all of Florida’s old age homes and bring the gang here to the world’s largest shuffleboard courts. This may not be Florida’s oldest attraction, but it certainly attracts its oldest people.

The Shuffleboard courts here are so large in fact that your Aunt Bertha will have trouble making it to the other side without her angina acting up. Don’t let her leave home without her meds.

Once your aching back has had enough, head inside to the World Shuffleboard Hall Of Fame and pay your respects to Shuffleboard Legends Mae Hall and Lucy Perkins. Cooperstown has nothing on these guys.

2. Las Margaritas Grill: Homosassa Florida

Not since the American Revolution has Patriotism bled as strong as it does inside the doors of Las Margaritas Grill. On Friday and Saturday nights, patrons are handed American flags, and asked to take part in the singing of God Bless America, I’m Proud To Be An American, God Bless USA and the National Anthem. Those refusing to stand and sing (not to mention those who partake in flag burning) are promptly asked to hit the road.

Loyalists to the British crown, the French, Osama Bin Laden, we suggest you check yourselves at the door.

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3. Mini Golf With Live Gators: Sarasota, Florida

Windmills, castles and clown noses no longer doing it for you on the mini-golf course? Try throwing a few live gators to the mix. The threat of losing your ball (or your hand) to pack of deadly 10 foot gators will have you putting with laser like precision.

After your round, you can even purchase a pile of raw meat to feed to the resident reptiles. Or alternatively, just jump in and feed them for no charge.

4. French Cafe Themed McDonalds: Orlando, Florida

Here a Big Mac becomes Le Big Mac, and mere French fries become Les French Fries. In fact, if not for the McDonald’s arch standing out front, you’d think you’d walked straight into a Parisian cafe.

Along with Le Big Mac and other classic McDonald’s favourites, you’ll also find such upscale fare as, blackened grouper, Portobello eggplant, Italian amaretto spumoni and of course, wine. We recommend the 1997 Ronald McDonald Red; a fine, fine year.

5. Boat n’ Trailer Racing: Bithlo. Florida

For those who have yet to achieve their NASCAR Dream, Boat n’ Trailer racing is their chance to prove their worth. Brave men and women hitch a boat to their vehicle, put the pedal down, and unleash a pile of carnage in their wake.

Should the above automotive violence still leave more to be desired, stick around for school bus racing, where you’ll see these massive yellow machines whisk around the track doing deft defying figure 8s. Hail to the bus driver indeed.

-Sam

Sam Zivot is a blogger and Marketing Manager for Jurnii Car Rentals, America’s new travel focused online rental car company. He writes frequently for the Jurnii USA Car Rental, blog and enjoys travel in the U.S and abroad.

5 Exceptionally Odd New Mexico Attractions

Travel Guide & Holiday Deals Posted by Samuel Zivot | Posted on 21-01-2010

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Join us as we journey to New Mexico, to bring your more tales of the off-beat and bizarre from across the U.S.A. Spend a week or two in New Mexico yourself and you’ll quickly understand why its earned the name, The Land Of Enchantment. → Continue

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