This scenic drive begins in Carmel, passing through Pacific Grove and culminates at Pebble Beach. Along the way discover the deep green Del Monte Forest, Pebble Beach Resort's golf courses, magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean, natural environments - Point Joe, Restless Sea, China Rock and Lone Cypress, as well as birds and sea lions. More

This scenic drive begins in Carmel, passing through Pacific Grove and culminates at Pebble Beach. Along the way discover the deep green Del Monte Forest, Pebble Beach Resort's golf courses, magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean, natural environments - Point Joe, Restless Sea, China Rock and Lone Cypress, as well as birds and sea lions.

A hotbed of jazz during the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s, the 18th and Vine District was revived in the 1990s. The area is now home to the American Jazz Museum with the Blue Room, where many top jazz acts perform, and the Negro League Museum, that chronicles its history from the Civil War to 1960. The restored 1912 Gem Theater now serves as a performing arts center. Out front, a statue of native son Charlie Parker offers a year-round reminder of the district's legacy. More

A hotbed of jazz during the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s, the 18th and Vine District was revived in the 1990s. The area is now home to the American Jazz Museum with the Blue Room, where many top jazz acts perform, and the Negro League Museum, that chronicles its history from the Civil War to 1960. The restored 1912 Gem Theater now serves as a performing arts center. Out front, a statue of native son Charlie Parker offers a year-round reminder of the district's legacy.

Part of Colonial Williamsburg*, the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art collection is comprised of 5,000 works of paintings, sculpture, carving, textiles, furniture, pottery and miscellaneous decorative useful wares and whimsical pieces made by minimally trained or untrained American artists between the early 18th century and present. (*see separate listing) More

Part of Colonial Williamsburg*, the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art collection is comprised of 5,000 works of paintings, sculpture, carving, textiles, furniture, pottery and miscellaneous decorative useful wares and whimsical pieces made by minimally trained or untrained American artists between the early 18th century and present. (*see separate listing)

The presidential museum's permanent exhibit is comprised of two Lincoln journeys, a treasures gallery, Mrs. Lincoln's attic - a hands-on play area for children ages 3-12 and their families - and an ask Mr. Lincoln area.

Two theater presentations are offered: one is the story of Lincoln as told from an artist's perspective; the other is a holavision production that discusses the relevance of history and artifacts. At the time of its opening, the museum was twice as large as any... More

The presidential museum's permanent exhibit is comprised of two Lincoln journeys, a treasures gallery, Mrs. Lincoln's attic - a hands-on play area for children ages 3-12 and their families - and an ask Mr. Lincoln area.

Two theater presentations are offered: one is the story of Lincoln as told from an artist's perspective; the other is a holavision production that discusses the relevance of history and artifacts. At the time of its opening, the museum was twice as large as any presidential museum.

This library is home to the state of Illinois' 46,000-item Lincoln Collection and also contains the Illinois State Historical Library and its 12 million items.

According to the Princess Anne County/Virginia Beach Historical Society, Adam Thoroughgood arrived in America in 1621 as an indentured servant. In 1736, he was granted a land parcel. It is unknown specifically when the house was built or by whom, but it has a distinctly English cottage style. While here visit the gardens. The city of Virginia Beach also owns or operates the historic Lynnhaven and Francis Land houses. More

According to the Princess Anne County/Virginia Beach Historical Society, Adam Thoroughgood arrived in America in 1621 as an indentured servant. In 1736, he was granted a land parcel. It is unknown specifically when the house was built or by whom, but it has a distinctly English cottage style. While here visit the gardens. The city of Virginia Beach also owns or operates the historic Lynnhaven and Francis Land houses.

The 30-acre park, adjacent to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, offers exciting waterslides, a refreshing wave pool and relaxing sandy beaches, all in a Key West theme.

Thrilling slides and tube rides include Riptide - a four-lane mat slide, a family raft adventure Wahoo Run, Key West Rapids, Runaway Rapids, Everglides, rafting or tubing down Calypso Coaster, Aruba Tuba, the 230-foot Caribbean Corkscrew with twists and turns, Water Moccasin and Gulf Scream, a body slide.... More

The 30-acre park, adjacent to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, offers exciting waterslides, a refreshing wave pool and relaxing sandy beaches, all in a Key West theme.

Thrilling slides and tube rides include Riptide - a four-lane mat slide, a family raft adventure Wahoo Run, Key West Rapids, Runaway Rapids, Everglides, rafting or tubing down Calypso Coaster, Aruba Tuba, the 230-foot Caribbean Corkscrew with twists and turns, Water Moccasin and Gulf Scream, a body slide.

Splash Attack features a 1,000-gallon wooden bucket that empties every seven minutes on unsuspecting guests 40 feet below. It's a maze of fun, showcasing a huge tree house with more than 50 water play elements like jets, levers, and rope pulls, plus twisting slides, bridges, cargo nets and web crawls.

A special area is set-aside for young children. Guests can also stretch out on the beach or in the 17,000-square-foot wave pool, play one of 11 professional sand volleyball courts or let the current sweep them through a half-mile of lush landscapes and tropical waterfalls on the Rambling Bayou.

Note: this is a sister park to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and Aquatic, Discovery Cove and SeaWorld, all in Orlando.

Adventure Sightseeing Tours features city tours and plantation tours, as well as all-day tours that combine popular attractions.

The Charleston city tour takes in historic sites - Rainbow Row*, Catfish Row*, the waterfront and The Battery* (park) with views of Fort Sumter*, City Market*, the Old Slave Mart*, Citadel Military College, homes, gardens and churches, plus other points of interest.... More

Adventure Sightseeing Tours features city tours and plantation tours, as well as all-day tours that combine popular attractions.

The Charleston city tour takes in historic sites - Rainbow Row*, Catfish Row*, the waterfront and The Battery* (park) with views of Fort Sumter*, City Market*, the Old Slave Mart*, Citadel Military College, homes, gardens and churches, plus other points of interest.

The Joseph Manigault* home represents the lifestyle of a wealthy, rice-planting family and features fine antiques and decorative arts.

The Palmer House is the picturesque pink house overlooking Charleston Harbor.

Magnolia Plantation*, one of the oldest in the area, features a house tour and a tram ride through the Audubon swamp and past former rice fields. Walk through the garden to see uniquely southern plants.

Fort Sumter* is the site of the first battle that began the Civil War and is accessible only by boat. (*see separate listings)