June Vacation Ideas
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Texas' biggest biker rally, ROT (Republic of Texas) takes place in early June with events taking place throughout Austin, TX. Over 200,000 spectators have converged on the area in past years to enjoy live concerts with top name bands, sponsored group rides, celebrity bike builder competition, the Big Ass Biker Parade, and Friday Night Congress Party. See more Austin Vacation Ideas.
Trail Dust Town has long been a favorite spot to visit while in Tucson, AZ, a reproduction of an old time western town, originally starting out as a movie set for a Glenn Ford western in the 1950's, with wooden boardwalks, red brick streets, and an old fashioned town square. Kids will love the Wild West stunt shows, the C.P. Huntington miniature train ride around the town, vintage carousel, the shooting gallery, panning for gold, and the historical Museum of the Horse Soldier. Adults will enjoy the quaint shops, restaurants, including the Savoy Opera House for fine dining, and galleries. Located at East Tanque Verde Road. Call for more information 520-296-4551. More Tucson Vacation Ideas
Nearly 700,000 people are expected to attend the Riverbend Festival in Chattanooga, TN, this year June 8 - 16, 2012. Top name artists on 5 stages to perform classic rock, country, urban, jazz, reggae, and bluegrass at this internationally award winning festival along the Tennessee River. 423-746-2212 for more information. See more Chattanooga Vacation Ideas.
June is an excellent time to dust off the tackle box and get out to do some fishing. If you are new to fishing here is an excellent introduction to fishing.
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Branson, MO (The Live Music Show Capital of the World) is celebrating over 50 years of family entertainment. With over 50 live performance theaters, 3 lakes, 12 championship golf courses, museums, a theme park to keep the kids happy, an historic district with plenty of shopping and dining, as well as campgrounds, RV parks, hotels and motels for your convenience, you'll find it well worth the effort to make this your next vacation stop.
May 31 - June 3, 2012 marks the 7th annual Elvis Festival at Lake George, NY. Read more about this event on Lake George, NY Vacation Ideas.
Summer is just around the corner and a great place to be for fun in the sun is the Jersey Shore with their world famous boardwalks (Atlantic City, Ocean City, Wildwood, Seaside Heights, and Point Pleasant to name a few). Along the 127 mile stretch of shoreline you'll find great seafood restaurants, fishing, gambling and top name entertainment in Atlantic City, historic places of interest up and down the coast and plenty of fun for the whole family.
While at the Jersey Shore, head out to Belmar for their annual Seafood Festival at Silver Lake Park, with more than 40 seafood vendors, live entertainment, crafters, artisans, a wine tent for the adults, and a kids' tent to occupy the little ones. Call 732-681-3700 X214, Belmar Tourism, for specific dates. More Jersey Shore Vacation Ideas
Not for the faint of heart, but when traveling through Philadelphia, if you want to trace the history of the medical field, viewing fascinating and frightening medical oddities, mishaps, and abnormalities, visit the Mutter Museum at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. See a wall of human skulls, a giant colon, conjoined twins, an infectious disease display, antique medical equipment, former President Cleveland's jaw tumor, removed while he was in office. Morbid and strange displays await you at 19 S. 22nd Street. 215-563-3737. See more Philadelphia Vacation Ideas.
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Looking for a colorful, fun-filled day on the water? Over 20,000 people are expected at The Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival on the Charles River (between JFK Street and Western Avenue Bridge) in Boston on June 9 and 10, 2012. Learn about Chinese culture as you enjoy the tasty Asian foods, martial arts demonstrations, dragon dancing, Chinese arts and crafts, and plenty of music. A fun time for the whole family. More Boston Vacation Ideas
Sequoia National Park, famous for the giant Sequoia trees and California's oldest National Park, has year round activities. For those interested in camping, fishing, backpacking, hiking, free nature programs, a visit to Crystal Cave (best time to visit - late spring through early fall), Sequoia National Park is a family favorite. Beautiful at any time of the year, so choose your favorite activity and plan your trip accordingly. Plenty of lodging in the area.
A yearly event, with an attendance of approximately 100,000 people, is the Haight Ashbury Street Fair, in San Francisco, held on the 2nd Sunday of June when locals and tourists come together for good music, food, and shopping. A cultural event for the past 30 years, with the merchants paying tribute to the 1960's, bringing the community together in celebration. More San Francisco Vacation Ideas.
While in Santa Monica, trace the history of the Will Rogers State Historic Park back to the early 1930's when Will Rogers, a favorite actor of the times, columnist, radio personality, and philosopher, owned the 168 acre property that is now a State Park. Magnificent views as you travel through the canyons to reach your rustic destination. Tour the 31 room ranch house, travel the miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails. Visit the museum for a glimpse of the life and times of this well-known and loved personality. Campsites and picnicking available, horseback riding lessons, polo games on the weekends. The Will Rogers State Historic Park at 1501 Will Rogers Park Road, Pacific Palisades, is located a short six miles from the Will Rogers Memorial Park in Beverly Hills. Call for information and special events (310) 454-8212. More Santa Monica Vacation Ideas
Be sure to catch the JVC Jazz Festival in New York City, a world-class event of concerts with top names performing throughout the city. For more information and brochure of the cities' activities, call (212) 533-7292. More New York City Vacation Ideas