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2.09.2007
Unique Fairbanks, AK Museums
Fairbanks has great museums you should be sure and tour when visiting this summer.
The University of Alaska Museum of the North, recently renovated boasts stunning architecture and new exhibit galleries, making this museum an extraordinary destination. Experience 2,000 years of Alaskan art. Discover fascinating stories about the people, places and wildlife of Alaska. Visit the museum store, use the audio guide, grab a snack at the cafe. The Museum of the North is open year-round on the UAF campus.
The Ice Museum is a must-see attraction! See larger than life ice sculptures on display daily in summer.
If you're an aviation buff, The Pioneer Air Museum features Alaskan aviation history of Interior & Arctic Alaska. View original photos, marvel at 13 aircraft & 41 engines.
posted by luv2travel! at 2:03 PM
Annual Cherry Blossom Festival of Macon Georgia
For ten days in Macon, Georgia each March, festival-lovers are treated to one of the most extravagant displays of springtime beauty and hundreds of unparalleled events and attractions. The Cherry Blossom Festival is held in Macon Georgia each spring and is named one of the top 20 events by the Southern Tourism Society. This Macon festival, with a backdrop of over 285,000 Yoshino cherry trees, lasts for 10 days and keeps you busy with events, performances, exhibits and, best of all, Southern Hospitality.
This year's Spring Flower Show and Collectables will also feature an art exhibit by Betty Treadwell, and a portrait exhibit by Ann Marshall Bailey. A collection of dolls, quilts, tools and other memorabilla will be on display, as well as, entertainment, a plant and refreshment at Federated Garden Club Center.
posted by luv2travel! at 2:00 PM
The Racing Side of Charlotte!
Welcome to Cabarrus County, the Racing Side of Charlotte! Cabarrus County is known as the heart of NASCAR Country. Not only was the first official NASCAR race held here 53 years ago, but this is where the greatest concentration of NASCAR teams are headquartered.
Lowe's Motor Speedway, home to NASCAR, IROC, IRL, World Karting and Legends racing, holds major races in May and October. Both Lowe's Motor Speedway and Concord Motorsport Park offer NASCAR weekly racing series for stock cars and Legends and Bandolero racing April through October. Exciting tours and visits to area race shops and motorsports museums are available all year round. At NASCAR Silicon Motor Speedway, visitors find the world’s most realistic stock car simulators. In Cannon Village in Kannapolis (Dale Earnhardt’s hometown), race fans can tour landmarks along The Dale Trail and pay respects to the NASCAR legend at the Dale Earnhardt Tribute with its larger-than-life statue, granite memorial and Sam Bass art exhibit.
Go behind the scenes to the Nextel Cup Garage, travel down pit road and into the Victory Circle where NASCAR's greatest drivers have stood. A ride around the 1.5-mile oval track in a comfortable van lets visitors feel the action of its 24-degree banks. Daily tours are available (except during events) and a gift shop is loaded with souvenirs and racing memorabilia. For hands-on excitement, step behind the wheel of a NEXTEL Cup-style stockcar at speeds over 160 miles-an-hour with Richard Petty Driving Experience.
In spotless Cabarrus County race shops, visitors get an up-close look at how racecars are built and how pit crews train. If you're lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of your favorite driver and get a hand-shake and autograph. Most shops have special fan-friendly viewing areas, team gift shops and even impressive motorsports museums, where you can see championship race cars, trophies and photos on display. Guided tours and maps for self-guided tours are available.
posted by luv2travel! at 1:59 PM
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