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Leah Penn asked:




In the oldest and most attractive parts of the Stieglbrauerei beer enthusiasts will find the largest hands-on beer museum in Europe. Here you will find out everything you wanted to know about Stiegel Beer and its cultural background.

The Stiegl Brauwelt at Stieglbrauerei zu Salzburg - now, Austria’s largest privately owned brewery - is a further attraction for visitors to Salzburg. The fascinating history of the brewing of this most beloved barley drinks is told in the ‘Erlebnisbrauerei’ living brewery, the World of Beer and the Stiegl Museum covering 500 years of brewing tradition. Up to 10 different types of Stiegl beer can be sampled in the comprehensively renovated fermenting cellar from 1863 and on request selected meals can be served in accompaniment. A place to savor, relax and enjoy Salzburg hospitality at the highest level.

The brewery provides tours in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish and you can arrange tours accompanied with beer and cheese tasting, a combined tour around Salzburg Zoo with a show; “Mein lieber Brausud!”, a Guided tour around Stiegl-Brauwelto, Beer tasting and a Gift from the Braushop. They also offer tours such as “A traditional get-together” which is a 3 hour experience of a tour around Stiegl-Brauwelt, Beer tasting, a meal, show, live entertainment and gift from the shop.

Since 1st October 2007, fresh beer has been tapped in the “Stiegel-Brauwelt” and fresh regional food is now served there for visitors in the fantastic on site restaurant, “Braustube tavern”. Here they serve local Austrian delicacies, as well as national specialties such as crispy roast chicken, spare ribs, horseradish and fresh baked bread. The beer exhibition is open in summer between July and August from Mon-Sun 10.00 - 19.00. Adults pay €9 for entry and child tickets cost €4, with free admission for under sixes.

In May 2007 the owner and manager of the brewery, Dr. Heinrich Dieter Kiener officially opened the “Braugarten” in the old brewery courtyard of Stiegl-Brauwelt.

The Braugarten beer garden is located in the oldest part of the Stiegl brewery premises and offers a unique atmosphere under the shade of chestnut trees. It features a beer font and a view of the old brewery mash house; ideal surroundings for sampling the many types of freshly pulled Stiegl beer. With lots of Salzburg accommodation available, Stiegl-Brauwelt is a must see on your Austrian holiday.

In addition to this brewery, why not visit the home of “Weissbier”, one of Austria’s best types of beer. If you walk to the end of the pedestrian zone on the right bank of the Salzach, you will find the White Beer Brewery (”Weissbierbrauerei”). Nearby there is an abundance of Salzburg hotels and Salzburg apartments, so you can easily go and learn a little bit of “Weissbier” history! After spending four days in a fermenting vat, the “Hefeweissbier” is filled into bottles, where the yeast lets it age for two weeks. Brewed according to an old Bavarian recipe, the “white” beer tastes best on a warm summer evening soaking up the buzzing atmosphere in the brewery garden.

Jolana Klobouk asked:




California family vacations take on various guises. It could be a back to nature trip targeting nature parks and wildlife preserves. Or it could be a fun jaunt from one amusement park to another. It could even be a drive down history lane in search of elusive facts that the history books refuse to detail. Then again, it could be a momentous tour that incorporates all of this and more. The only things certain about a California family vacation would be the enormous element of fun and all pervading sunshine.

As long as there’s Disneyland in California and you have kids, the two shall meet, possibly more than once. This would be the unwritten law as far as California family vacations are concerned. Now add Pier 39, Yosemite National Park, Legoland, San Diego Zoo, and Sea World Adventure Park to the equation and it tilts in favour of a tour of the whole State rather than just the South. With that beautiful year-round golden sunshine and silver beaches strewn all along the way, why would any one not consider a California family vacation?

You can take your California family vacation down a path less travelled into lesser known destinations like the Shasta Cascade region with its waterfalls and hypnotising rural charm. The Lake Shasta Caverns and Waterworks Park will be huge hits with the kids. Visit the ghost town in Shasta State Historic Park before you slip down to explore downtown Redding.

The northern region has plenty more to offer for a California family vacation. You should definitely visit the Redwood National Park along the coast to see the majestic red wood trees as old as time. Come down to Mount Lassen with its volcanic peaks, the Sacramento Valley, and move across to scenic Lake Tahoe.

Next stop on your California family vacation is the incredibly unique city of San Francisco. From its majestic Golden Gate Bridge to its famous twisted streets, this is one place that will surprise you with its diversity and sheer liveliness. Hop aboard a street car to visit China town or get aboard a boat cruise to explore Alcatraz. Catch the train to Fisherman’s Wharf. This is one town that is fun for the whole family.

Well, when the going gets tough, the kids start screaming. Your California family vacation now gathers momentum as it goes southward to Los Angeles, Anaheim, and San Diego. It’s time for that second wind that adds a renewed zest and flavour to your California family vacation. Disneyland in Anaheim is what the kids where waiting for and here it is. This was the promise that kept them on their best behaviour as you took your time shopping and browsing boring museums.

Gokhan Ozbal asked:




A state of the United States located in the northeastern region, New York plays an important role not only as a state itself but also as a state of the whole country. It has always been, mainly New York City, a gateway for immigration to the United States. The state is one of the most populous one. As a travel destination, New York offers various sights and attractions to see. Among them, some have worldwide fame.

The capital of New York is Albany. Among the cities of the state, New York City is the largest one. Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester, Schenectady, Yonkers, New Rochelle, Utica, Ithaca, Mount Vernon, Cooperstown, Kingston, Geneva, Hudson, Tonawanda, Elmira, Binghamton, Jamestown, Johnstown are some of the names of the cities of New York.

New York State regions are: Chautauqua-Allegheny, Niagara, Finger Lakes, Thousand Islands
Adirondacks, Central Leatherstocking, Saratoga-Capital, Catskills, Hudson Valley, Long Island
and New York City.

New York City offers cultural attractions, museums, parks, lots and kinds of shops and restaurants. The city is home to world famous attractions such as Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, the Museum of Modern Art, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Chrysler Building and much more. And all of these are mustsee places for the travellers.

The Adirondack Region presents mountains for hiking and skiing, Adirondack State Park for camping, golfing, lakes and ponds for trekking and forests for exploring.

The Capital-Saratoga Region houses the capital city Albany. This region presents art and culture. It is adviced to visit this region in autumn. The USS Slater, Proctor’s Theater, Brookside Museum, National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, Petrified Sea Gardens, Empire State Aerosciences Museum are among the places to visit.

The Finger Lakes Region is a popular travel destination which is a fantastic and stunning one. The region offers fun activities for the whole family. Also there are lots of wineries here. In The Finger Lakes water sports are available such as wind surfing, water skiing, sailing and snorkeling.

The Chautauqua-Allegheny is a beutiful region. It owns a rich history. There are wineries here, too. Also this region houses the hometown of Lucille Ball. The Lucy-Desi Museum, The Chautauqua Institution, Jamestown Audubon Nature Center, Panama Rocks Scenic Park are among the places to visit.

Long Island is a mustsee region. It combines natural beauty with historical charm. Long Island means miles of beautiful beaches. It is a popular tourist spot. The beaches include Fire Island National Seashore and the world-famous Hamptons. They are all amazing places to visit. Do not forget to see the lighthouses.

Outdoor activities are available in The Hudson Valley region. The place makes one remember the Hudson River School of Painting and well-known writers which have importance for American culture and literature. There are museums and performing art centers in here.

No matter what the season is, The Catskills offers various activities such as hunting, skiing, climbing and much more. Woodstock, Catskill Game Farm, Apple Pond Farming Center are among the places to see.

The Thousand Islands-Seaway Region is the water link between the Atlantic Ocean and the Great Lakes. One must take a boat tour while visiting this region. Boldt Castle, Aqua Zoo, The Frederic Remington Museum, Fort Ontario and the Oswego Harborfest are among the spots to visit.

The Central-Leatherstocking Region is home to The Baseball Hall of Fame and for sure Author James Fenimore Cooper. There are essential attractions in the region that must be visited such as Glimmerglass Opera House, the Fenimore Art Museum, National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum etc.

The Greater Niagara Region owns and offers the great and charming falls.The region is popular all around the world and has always been visited for years.The parks locates in this region make the visitors enjoy themselves.

Each region of the state presents more than told here. In order to get more information, it is better to watch the videos about New York which travelovideo.com offers to the site visitors.

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Laura Eggers asked:




If you want to get away to a small seaside village and just enjoy its slow pace and lovely scenery, Cambria California on the central coast is just the place. But there is more to do than just relaxing and enjoying the sunsets.

There’s no real commercial draw, except that it’s the gateway to the Big Sur coast. Many people stop here if they’re planning to visit Hearst Castle, just 6 miles up Highway One. There’s a few little motels in town, and more at Moonstone Beach, mostly with ocean views. The nearest “big” city is San Luis Obispo, about 33 miles to the southeast.

The town of Cambria is divided into the east village and the older, west village, both very walkable. On Friday afternoons there is a Farmer’s Market. It started as an artist’s colony and Victorian architecture is plentiful. There are art galleries, boutique shops and restaurants to enjoy. The Cambria Historical Society offers self-guided walking tours of the east village. You can get their brochure from The Cambrian at 2442 Main Street.

A free trolley can take you on an hour-long route, looping through both villages, Moonstone Beach Drive, Fiscalini Ranch and Cambria Pines Lodge. It leaves every half hour.

Moonstone Beach is covered with small rocks, including moonstone agate, jasper and jade. It’s fun to crunch around on them, discovering how unique each one is and how shiny they become when the sea washes over them.

Leffingwell Landing is on the north side of Moonstone Beach Drive. There, you’ll find restrooms, picnic tables and fantastic views.

There’s also tide pools to explore and a wooden boardwalk that winds along the back of the beach where you can stroll and enjoy the great views. Across the street are several motels that face the ocean.

For a spectacular walk along the bluffs of the Pacific, go to Fiscalini Ranch. You can park at the end of Windsor Boulevard. In spring time, the wildflowers are blooming as you walk out along the path overlooking the ocean with the crashing surf below.

Probably the most well known place for Cambria lodging is the Cambria Pines Lodge. It’s not by the beach, but up in the monterey pine covered hills at 2905 Burton Drive. It’s a lovely little lodge, which is situated on 26 acres. You can stroll around the gardens and eat in the casual dining restaurant there even if you are not an overnight guest. A splendid little path leads from the lodge’s grounds to the Cambria Pines Nursery, which is a delight in itself for garden lovers to explore.

Cambria is also convenient to wine tasting, as there are several wineries along Highway 46, which leads inland towards Paso Robles.

If you’re heading to Hearst Castle for the first time, you’re in for a real treat. Drive about six miles up the coast and park near the large visitor center. You can get tickets there to one of the tours and see a film about the place before boarding the bus up the mountain to William Randolph Hearst’s spectacular estate.

If you happen to like offbeat, decorative architectural relics, you can’t leave town without a quick drive up to Nit Wit Ridge. It’s actually a state historical landmark and can be found at 881 Hillcrest Drive. It took 51 years to build, and is adorned with all kinds of oddities, both natural and manmade, including toilets, abalone shells and car parts.

Other things to do in Cambria California include seasonal whale watching, going to the local theatre, or listening to live music.