Tips on Smart Traveling In the Western Coast of USA - Traveling the whole of the United States Cities will possibly cost you a year or more perhaps. With all the dazzling cities America has, I will share you some tips on smart travelling particularly in the USA- West Coast. Most of the cities in the western coast of the United States are those founded way back in the golden rush days of America same with the states and counties in the mid-west coast of the US. This answers why most cities in this region is associated with 'cowboys and sheriffs'. If you would take a closer look and explore each cities more profoundly, you will learn how historically rich these cities are. You will also get to enjoy and get amazed by how these cities dramatically evolved into progressive zones today without drastically distracting its colorful origin and culture.
SEATTLE - The annual Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) is one of the most anticipated events in Seattle. The excitement of the festival draws in locals as well as a growing number of fans in different parts of the country and even throughout the world. Occurring annually for 3 weeks in May-June, this festival is only one of the events that draw attention and tourism to Seattle. Apart from this, Seattle is also a favorite host for many religious festivals. Festivals and celebrations of different indigenous and international cultures also culminate in this part of the west coast. You can find a great number of museums, parks, cultural sites and heritage homes as well as national parks and zoos all in Seattle. Located very close to the border of Canada and the US, Seattle is considered the northern most metropolitan area in the United States. Here you will find the US gateway to Alaska and the North Pacific.
PORTLAND - The City of Roses, as Portland is known came by this name due to the climate being ideal for growing the beautiful flowering bush in all forms. Portland lies in the Marine west coast climate and is marked by warm, dry summers and rainy but temperate winters. The International Rose Test Garden resides here and contributes to the city being referred to as one of the most "green" cities in the world. A large and growing number of coffee houses and distributors, micro-breweries and micro-distilleries list Portland as their home and many of these social sites have given life to an underground music industry. Portland is geologically interesting in that it rests on an extinct volcanic field known as the Boring Lava Field. The potentially active Mount Hood is east of Portland and the active Mount Saint Helens is visible in the distant north of the city. Diversity has permeated the city and it is considered a haven for numerous movements and subcultures including punk, hardcore, crust punk and anarchist movements. As Portland is home to a diverse array of artists and arts organizations, the Portland Art Museum is a must see as well as the Portland Classical Chinese Garden, an authentic representation of Suzhou-style walled garden.
SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco is known all over the world as one of the largest and most diverse cities. If you will see the Golden Gate Bridge, you will know you are in the heart of San Francisco. Aside from this magnificent landmark, San Francisco may be better known for the Bay Area. Located near the Pacific Coast, the population of San Francisco is a very diverse with a great number of the population being of Asian origin. This makes San Francisco one of the few places in the US where there is a fusion of international cuisines, resulting in a unique San Francisco style. Dining here is convenient especially for tourists since you can find all kinds of taste your palate may want. It is surely a great experience to dine in San Francisco and relax in its very sublime skyline.
LOS ANGELES - Home to Hollywood, Los Angeles is the city of glimmering lights and show-biz life. Los Angeles is home to the famous Hollywood movie studios and the grand concert halls and arenas for most of the music scenes in the US. The infamous Beverly Hills where celebrities and the wealthy have homes is at the heart of this fabulous city. Apart from the colorful and bright lights of celebrity festivals, Los Angeles also has one of the most luxurious and extravagant stretches of beautiful beaches. This is why most people whose names appear in the famous Forbes List have a mansion or two in this very lively city. Beyond the fame and glitter, what people don't know is that Los Angeles' history originates during the Spanish colonial reign in America.
SEATTLE - The annual Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) is one of the most anticipated events in Seattle. The excitement of the festival draws in locals as well as a growing number of fans in different parts of the country and even throughout the world. Occurring annually for 3 weeks in May-June, this festival is only one of the events that draw attention and tourism to Seattle. Apart from this, Seattle is also a favorite host for many religious festivals. Festivals and celebrations of different indigenous and international cultures also culminate in this part of the west coast. You can find a great number of museums, parks, cultural sites and heritage homes as well as national parks and zoos all in Seattle. Located very close to the border of Canada and the US, Seattle is considered the northern most metropolitan area in the United States. Here you will find the US gateway to Alaska and the North Pacific.
PORTLAND - The City of Roses, as Portland is known came by this name due to the climate being ideal for growing the beautiful flowering bush in all forms. Portland lies in the Marine west coast climate and is marked by warm, dry summers and rainy but temperate winters. The International Rose Test Garden resides here and contributes to the city being referred to as one of the most "green" cities in the world. A large and growing number of coffee houses and distributors, micro-breweries and micro-distilleries list Portland as their home and many of these social sites have given life to an underground music industry. Portland is geologically interesting in that it rests on an extinct volcanic field known as the Boring Lava Field. The potentially active Mount Hood is east of Portland and the active Mount Saint Helens is visible in the distant north of the city. Diversity has permeated the city and it is considered a haven for numerous movements and subcultures including punk, hardcore, crust punk and anarchist movements. As Portland is home to a diverse array of artists and arts organizations, the Portland Art Museum is a must see as well as the Portland Classical Chinese Garden, an authentic representation of Suzhou-style walled garden.
SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco is known all over the world as one of the largest and most diverse cities. If you will see the Golden Gate Bridge, you will know you are in the heart of San Francisco. Aside from this magnificent landmark, San Francisco may be better known for the Bay Area. Located near the Pacific Coast, the population of San Francisco is a very diverse with a great number of the population being of Asian origin. This makes San Francisco one of the few places in the US where there is a fusion of international cuisines, resulting in a unique San Francisco style. Dining here is convenient especially for tourists since you can find all kinds of taste your palate may want. It is surely a great experience to dine in San Francisco and relax in its very sublime skyline.
LOS ANGELES - Home to Hollywood, Los Angeles is the city of glimmering lights and show-biz life. Los Angeles is home to the famous Hollywood movie studios and the grand concert halls and arenas for most of the music scenes in the US. The infamous Beverly Hills where celebrities and the wealthy have homes is at the heart of this fabulous city. Apart from the colorful and bright lights of celebrity festivals, Los Angeles also has one of the most luxurious and extravagant stretches of beautiful beaches. This is why most people whose names appear in the famous Forbes List have a mansion or two in this very lively city. Beyond the fame and glitter, what people don't know is that Los Angeles' history originates during the Spanish colonial reign in America.
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