West Coast Travel, USA - Traveling the whole of the United States cities will possibly cost you a year or more perhaps. America has its share of dazzling cities and we will highlight these by region in a series of articles. Most of the cities along the western coast of the United States were founded during the "Gold Rush" days of America as are many of the states and cities in the Middle West coast of the US. This answers why most cities in this region are associated with 'cowboys and sheriffs'. As time has gone by, these cities did not languish on past tales of grandeur, but developed into historically and culturally rich metropolises. You will also enjoy and be amazed at how these cities dramatically evolved into progressive zones today without drastically distracting from their 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 flower. 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 grows here and contributes to the city being referred to as one of the most "green" cities in the world. Portland boasts a large number of micro-breweries and micro-distilleries, as well as COFFEE. 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 to the north is visible in the distance. 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 - Land of the Hollywood, Los Angeles is the city of glimmering lights and showbiz life. Los Angeles homes 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 most of the famous celebrities built their 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 stretch 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 draws back from the era where the Spanish colonies reigned 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 flower. 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 grows here and contributes to the city being referred to as one of the most "green" cities in the world. Portland boasts a large number of micro-breweries and micro-distilleries, as well as COFFEE. 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 to the north is visible in the distance. 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 - Land of the Hollywood, Los Angeles is the city of glimmering lights and showbiz life. Los Angeles homes 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 most of the famous celebrities built their 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 stretch 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 draws back from the era where the Spanish colonies reigned in America.
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