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| The National Mall, Washington D.C. Posted: 29 Sep 2011 02:00 AM PDT  Few national sites can be as familiar to the American public as the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Stretching nearly two miles from the steps of the Capitol building to the stately Lincoln Memorial, the broad, grassy mall is ringed by some of the most significant galleries and museums in the United States. A visit to the mall is an exercise in people watching, as nearly 24 million people visit each year. On public holidays such as the fourth of July, the mall will be packed with jubilant partygoers. For your visit, however, you may want to plan a time when there is a little more breathing room – it's especially lovely in early spring. The key element to a day on the mall is a good pair of walking shoes, because you will find yourself drawn from monument to museum as you stroll along. The list of sites you can visit along the mall would take a book to explain, and for that reason we recommend that you allow as much time as possible for your visit. Many of the sites, like the mall itself, are free of charge and open 24 hours a day. It is quite moving, in fact, to visit the mall after dark, to view some of the monuments such as the Lincoln Memorial, where the immense statue of the craggy-faced president is awash with lights. Much of your time of the mall could be spent exploring the many museums of the Smithsonian Institute, which stand like sentinels on the north and south edges of the mall. Check out the superb collections at the National Gallery of Art or the Freer Gallery, or enjoy an afternoon at the kid-pleasing National Air and Space Museum. For those interested in history, there is the elegant Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. Bring a picnic lunch and relax by the Tidal Pool with your sandwiches, or eat in the cafeterias found in most of the major museums. The one drawback to visiting the Mall is the scarcity of street parking nearby, but the Mall is accessible via the Washington Metro, and we highly recommend this efficient and clean subway system as your best bet to arrive at the National Mall unflustered and ready for a day of great sightseeing. Photo by Daniel Goude on flickr This is originally posted at http://www.eyeflare.com/article/national-mall-washington-dc/ Related articles:The unique Watts Towers, Los Angeles |
| Howletts Wild Animal Park, Bekesbourne, England Posted: 28 Sep 2011 02:00 AM PDT  Howletts Wild Animal Park is a must see attraction in Bekesbourne, England. From tigers and wolves to antelopes and black rhino, the species at Howletts are as diverse as they are captivating. You can marvel at the size of the giant African elephant or monkey around with a host of gorillas. Animal keepers are on hand throughout the park to answer your questions and give insight into the world of the animals at Howletts. Of course the animals are the main attraction, but there is also plenty for humans to do at the park. Challenge your friends in the treetop adventure, and see who can make it all the way through the walking and climbing obstacle course. Adults can take a break in the shade while little ones jump and swing in the kids' play area. No wild animal park would be complete without lots of birds. Bring your binoculars and see if you can spot the native and wild bird species living among the tree lined trails. Howletts Wild Animal Park is geared toward the family and can easily keep you and your children busy for a full day. Tickets are available individually or in groups, online or at the park gate. Howletts Wild Animal Park address and hoursHowletts Wild Animal Park Summer 31st March - Sunday 30th October 2011: 9.30am–6.00pm (last admission 4.30pm) Photo by Chris Quinnell on flickr This is originally posted at http://www.eyeflare.com/article/howletts-wild-animal-park-bekesbourne-england/ Related articles:Valley of the Temples Memorial Park, Hawaii |
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