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This is not for the faint of heart. The area around the falls provides many ways to enjoy your vacation such as museums, park facilities and a variety of sites for viewing the falls from every vantage point.

Look into the Niagara Adventure Theater. They show a special film of the history of the falls. The most interesting thing for a first time visitor is probably the history of the many dare-devil attempts to ride over the falls and live to tell about it. But most of them didn’t.

Starting in Denver on Route 70 and driving West you see splendor of the Eastern ridges from many angles. About 60 miles from Denver you approach the Continental Divide which is an imaginary line of the highest points of the range. Conveniently for you the Eisenhower Memorial Tunnel straddles the imaginary line to save you from the steeper roads at the top.

At this point you have ascended 6,000 ft. above Denver. Of course there is the option of proving your exploratory mettle by driving the alternate roads. Leaving the Tunnel begins the next phase of your adventure. Your goal is to follow Route 70 through Colorado and on into Utah and on the Salt Lake City via routes 50 and 15.

What you will begin to observe is that every 100 miles or so the topography and rock structure change significantly and that each change has a unique grandeur of it’s own. Along the way there are many interesting side trips which can enhance your vacation experience and it wouldn’t be against the law to have some fun in both Denver and Salt Lake City.

• In the summer the water temperature on the shores that face Cape Cod Bay (the North side) is a bit too cold for swimming whereas the temperature on the side facing the Atlantic Ocean (the South side) is always perfect for swimming.
• As a result, the Ocean Side is where the majority of the vacationers go and this is the place for the active person.
• Because The Cape is a first class vacation spot, you need exceeding patience to get around due to the amount of traffic. It is therefore advisable to learn all of the back roads.
• The North side is less developed, more laid back and more picturesque. Just perfect for a quiet vacation.

You can also choose to stay in the busiest to the quietest areas, on the beach or just off the beach. I love spending sun up to sun down on the beach and head to a late dinner at many of the area restaurants. Whether there is a new restaurant you want to try, or one of the landmark spots like Phillips Seafood, the food is always great. Every summer I look forward to my trip down to Ocean City, Maryland.

Did you know that the Smithsonian Institution has nineteen museums? The most interesting for the general public are the National Air and Space Museum, the National Museum of Natural History and the National Museum of American History. Of course there are many Memorials for our famous forefathers such Lincoln, Jefferson and FDR plus several War Memorials.

Should you plan a spring vacation be sure to time it to catch the famous Cherry Blossom Festival. Although Washington DC doesn’t have the pizzazz of a Disney theme park, all in all, it has much to offer and it’s a wonderful place to take the family.

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