Jackson, Mississippi - A City Filled with Fun

Start off on a memorable tour of the fascinating capital of Mississippi. World class museums, great performance arts, and exciting festivals and events beckon you in Jackson.  Whether you’re an enthusiast of history, an admirer of the southern hospitality or a home style cooking buff, you’ll find the best of it all in Jackson. Stroll through the pleasant neighborhoods in town and mingle with the friendly town folk. The City with a Soul, as the official slogan goes, best reflects what the city has in store for you!

Jackson offers plenty of activities. Watch a performance by the state orchestra, check out the opera, hit the world class museums and monuments, glance through the historical mansions or take your kids to the science museum. Jackson has lush and beautiful parks that provide plenty of space for tranquility and relaxation.     

Jackson has fantastic antique stores and malls where you’ll find tons of rare curios, collectibles and souvenirs. The city has some of the finest dining available. Enjoy delicious dishes at one of the many restaurants in town. After dinner, head out to one of the clubs, bars or discos where you might find jazz, blues and country bands playing all night long. 

Visit Jackson during the annual Mississippi State Fair, the Crossroads Film Festival or check out the animated spirit during Jubilee Jam or Celtic Fest. There are so many reasons to visit Jackson!

Hilo, Hawaii, A Paradise for Fun Lovers

There are plenty of ocean activities in Hilo including surfing, swimming, snorkeling and lots more. It’s one of the best starting points to explore the incredible Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Walk along the picturesque Bayfront in Hilo and stop at the shops along the Kamehameha Avenue.  You’ll definitely want to take home beautiful hand made fabrics, artwork, Hillo hats and t-shirts. There is a wide variety of cuisine to sample including traditional “loco moco”, Japanese “chirasi bowls”, pizzas, Mexican corn tortillas and of course the delicious locally made ice creams. Although it’s a small town, you’ll find a lot of places for cocktails and live music. Check out Shooter’s, Cronies or Charley’s for an evening of entertainment.

A major tourist attraction in Hilo is the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. It’s only 40 minutes away for the town center, where the lava flows of the Kilaua, Other important sights include the Akaka and the Rainbow Falls, the Pana’ewa Rainforest Zoo, and the statue of King Kamahema. The Nani Mau Gardens is the home to tropical flowers, fruits, orchids and orchards. If you’re free at noon, you can have fun browsing the Pacific Tsunami Museum as well as the Lyman Museum.

Richard’s Ocean Park in Hilo offers many activities such as sun bathing, surfing or barbequing.  Swim at “Four Mile” or rent a surf board and head out for the sea.

A Vacation in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Baton Rouge is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the US, and it offers a variety of entertainment options for every visitor. Being the state capital, it is where you will find many activities in Louisiana.  

Savor the tasty cuisines of Baton Rouge where you will enjoy chicken finger meals, Texas Toasts, and crinkle cut fries dripped in exotic sauces; fried seafood is a specialty in most restaurants.   

Visit the zoo in Baton Rouge and you will see the protected wild life in the city zoo. Experience the diverse community of arts and culture, relish scrumptious food and enjoy the live music scene. Here you can experience the Cajun Country of the west or the Plantation Country of the east. Its semi-tropical climate makes Baton Rouge an ideal spot for outdoor activities like golf, and tennis.

The most important landmark in Baton Rouge is the Louisiana State capitol. Other interesting sights include the African American Museum, Louisiana Art and Science Museum, and the Baton Rouge Zoo. Visitors can enjoy impressive live programs on performing arts at the Shaw Center for the Arts. The Blue Bayou Water Park, located just a few miles away from the city center, offers tons of fun, with the highlight being the massive water slide “Conja”. After a day of outdoor activities, book a session at one of the city’s world class spas and salons.

Baton Rouge is a phenomenal place to listen to the sounds of jazz, blues and rock.  If you wish to try your luck at the tables, there are also options for exciting gaming activities.

Visiting Sacramento, California

Experience the city’s energetic pace, buzzing harbor, university life and learn about the gold-rush that ruled its past.  

Old Town Sacramento is also a local tourist attraction. Walk into the finest restaurants of Sacramento and dine on savory cuisines. Feast on the mouthwatering steaks, seafood, and desserts. Morton’s Steakhouse, Biba, P.F Chan’s and Crepeville are noteworthy restaurants. Sacramento also has a vibrant night life with many bars and discos.

The California State Capitol is one of the major landmarks in Sacramento. Its ground floor houses the Capitol Museum that displays furniture, portraits, photographs and documents showcasing the vital periods of California history. Another popular destination is the California State Railroad Museum, one of the largest railroad museums in the US. The Crocker Art Museum and the brand new Golden State Museum are also worth a trip.  Take a day trip to Delta Meadows or Lake Oroville State Recreation Area to enjoy the outdoors. There you can fish, hike and camp. At the Sacramento Zoo, you can spot a number of endangered species: big cats, primates, a red panda, apes, amphibians and lots more. If you love flowers, Amador Flower Farm is for you. The Downtown Plaza on K Street in Sacramento is a favorite place for shoppers. You can buy all types of souvenirs so that you will remember Sacramento for the rest of your life!