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Howard Giske-6947's Articles in Travel Destinations

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  • Akron, Ohio- Industrial and Technological Center
    Akron Ohio has a population of about 215,000, in a metropolitan area, the Akron-Canton area, with a total population of 1.1 million. Akron is a city rich in history - from its role in the history of American canals in the early 19th century, to its later designation as the "rubber capital of the world".
  • Albany, NY- Empire State Capital, Gate to the Mountains
    Albany, NY, the capital of New York State is located 135 miles up the Hudson River from New York City. It has a population of about 96,000, and is located slightly south of the juncture of the Hudson and the Mohawk rivers. Albany is close to the cities of Troy and Schenectady, forming what is known as the Capital District.
  • Allentown- Manufacturing and Health Care Center
    Allentown, Pennsylvania is the largest of three cities, the others being Bethlehem and Easton, in the Lehigh Valley. The population is 106,632. Though there has been a decline in traditional industrial activity, 15% of the workforce is still involve
  • Abilene, Texas- Historic City of the Old West
    Abilene, Texas is an historic city of the Old West, which has become the transportation, medical, commercial and university hub of Taylor County in the geographic center of the state of Texas. The city’s current population is 116,000.
  • Ann Arbor, Michigan- University Town, Biological Sciences Center
    Ann Arbor is a suburb of Detroit, about 45 miles west of the city. The city is home to Michigan’s oldest university, the University of Michigan, which makes it a real college town. The population is about 114,000, and almost half are students or otherwise employed at the University.
  • Annapolis, Md. – History and a Naval Academy
    Annapolis is the capitol of Maryland. It has a population of about 36,000 people and it is not far from the major cities of Washington DC and Baltimore Md. Annapolis is home of the United States Naval Academy, which was founded in 1845 and the home of St. John's College, founded in 1696 as King William's School. It is the third college in the United States.
  • Coastal Communities for Fishing, Surfing and Boating
    Living on the beach in general is a lot of fun, especially when it is warm outside. If one is able to, it is a pleasant idea to live in various Coastal homes and real estate all around the country, particularly in the Sun Belt areas of California, Florida, Texas, and Hawaii.
  • Citrus Heights, Ca – Independent City, Outside Sacramento
    Citrus Heights is a suburb of Sacramento, and has a population of about 85,000. It is part of the Sacramento metropolitan area with over 2 million people. In 1997 Citrus Heights became a separate incorporated city, after a referendum.
  • Cheyenne, Wy.- Cattle, Railroads and Skiing
    Cheyenne, Wyoming is the capital of Wyoming, and is located about 100 miles north of Denver, Colorado. It was founded in 1867 as a base for the Union Pacific railroad, and has a current population of about 55,000, with 85,000 people in the surrounding county of Laramie.
  • Chesapeake, Va. – Great Place to Live in Hampton Roads Area
    Chesapeake, Va. is part of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area, including such other cities as Norfolk, and Virginia Beach, around the Hampton Roads Harbor. Chesapeake has a population of 200,000 in 351 square miles, and its metropolitan area has a population of 1.6 million. It has been considered a bedroom community, but some industry and business has spilled over from the Norfolk harbor and naval base. Chesapeake is the fastest growing city in Virginia. It is bordered on the east by the Atlantic Ocean and is the world’s largest natural harbor. Three rivers, the James, Nanesmond and Elizabeth flow into Chesapeake Bay. Colleges and Universities include Hampton University and the College of William and Mary. Average home prices for Chesapeake Va. Real estate start at around $250,000 to $300,000.

    Chesapeake is only 15 minutes from Norfolk and 40 minutes from the restoration of the Colonial Capital of Virginia, Williamsburg. It is full of parks, golf courses and water recreation areas. The Intracoastal Waterway is a major attraction, with boats passing through the Dismal Swamp Canal and the Albemarle Chesapeake Canal to the Intracoastal Waterway south, shielded by the barrier island of North Carolina. Major marinas are nearby, such as the Crown Pointe Marina, a 235-boat slip facility on the York River. An historic Chesapeake neighborhood is Cuffeytown-Longridge, which is the site of an Afro-American community that goes back to the 18th century, of free Afro-Americans.
  • Carson City, Nevada- Desert Capital from the Wild West
    Carson City, Nevada is located in the western part of Nevada, on the border with California and the Lake Tahoe resort. Its population is about 58,000, in an area of 155.7 square miles. Nearby cities include Reno, Nevada, about 30 miles north. Downtown Carson City is located in the Eagle Valley, which is over 4,700 feet in elevation, while nearby Snow Valley Peak goes up to 9,214 feet.
  • Kansas City, Mo.- Greeting Cards and Railroads
    Kansas City, Mo. has an
    estimated population of about 450,000 and a metropolitan area
    population of nearly 2 million. Over the past 5 years it has
    built many new construction projects.

    A new project of urban revitalization is pivoted on the
    Sprint Center, which includes a large sports arena that is
    scheduled to be completed by the end of 2007. This is a
    leading element in over $3 billion of construction projects
    going on in downtown Kansas City with the Sprint Center costing
    $276 million and being owned by Kansas City. The arena is
    located by 13th St. and Grand Boulevard and will seat 18,000
    spectators for various sports and other events. Kansas City is
    currently active in seeking a new basketball or hockey franchise. The Sprint Center also will have condominiums, restaurants, theme-bars and other facilities.
  • Long Beach, Ca., A Port and Recreational Center
    Long Beach, with an adjoining part of
    L.A., is the leading container port in the nation. Its
    population of almost 500,000 in an area of 50 square miles
    defines it as a fairly dense urban space. It is not only a
    leading port, but also a center of recreational boating,
  • Norfolk Va. and Hampton Roads Harbor
    Norfolk, Virginia is a medium sized city on the Hampton Roads harbor, by the mouth of
    Chesapeake Bay. It is famous for its natural harbor, Hampton Roads, and the huge Norfolk Naval Base. It is a major seaport and home to the huge Norfolk US Naval Base.
    The redevelopment of the Norfolk waterfront has created a local attraction around
    Town Point Park, which is also the location of the annual Harborfest celebration. It is also near Virginia Beach.

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