Erie, Pennsylvania’s fourth largest city, is on beautiful Presque Isle Bay, one the world’s best-protected harbors, surrounded by a seven-mile peninsula. As a Great Lakes City, Erie has an extensive maritime history, and boasts the state’s only seashore. Central to the Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Buffalo triangle, Erie is within 500 miles of more than half of the U.S. population and is accessible by automobile, boat, plane, train, or bus.

The sandy surf beaches at Presque Isle State Park along Lake Erie help to make tourism Erie’s second largest industry, next to manufacturing. Sailing, swimming, hiking, biking, kite flying and fishing are popular on the lake. Presque Isle, a National Natural Landmark, is known for its ecological diversity with rare and endangered species of wildflowers and over 428 species of birds. Just outside Presque Isle is the Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC), [...]

Days Inn & Suites features 40 Oceanfront one-bedroom suites, 76 double-bed guest rooms and 8 King rooms. All rooms contain free in-room coffee, micro-fridges, irons and ironing boards, hairdryers, clock radios, and free WIFI access. Guests staying at the hotel enjoy the Complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast including fresh “cooked to order” Belgian Waffles and assorted yogurt in an abundant breakfast bar overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

This moderately priced sparkling oceanfront hotel offers many things for guests to enjoy while at the hotel and on the island – great beach access, two spacious swimming pools – one of which is heated seasonally, kiddie pool, hot tub, grilling, picnic areas and a new fire pit. Bike rentals on property.

Please visit www.DaysInnJekyll.com to learn more about our many specials and packages ~ also sign up for our last minute “Hot Deals”!

Enjoy adventures in history, culture and arts, and the culinary arts! An abundance of historic landmarks, exceptional restaurants and natural scenic beauty makes Dutchess ideal for day trips or longer getaways.

Stroll the Walkway Over the Hudson, 200 feet above the Hudson River. Dine at five Culinary Institute of America restaurants. Golf at 16 championship courses. Tour Gilded Age mansions and historic homesteads at riverfront estates of FDR, Vanderbilt and Samuel Morse, lavishly decorated for the holidays. Explore the arts at Dia:Beacon, Vassar’s Loeb Center and Bard’s Fisher Center.

Bring together family and friends to visit a farm and cut your own Christmas tree. Browse in Rhinebeck, Millbrook and Beacon antique shops and art galleries. Rekindle the romance at a B&B. Drink it all in! Tour and taste at wineries and farm markets. Dutchess County – 90 minutes from NYC.

The perfect place for your family beach vacation just got better. The $700,000 new Pool & Fitness Center project is completed. Along with our luxurious beachfront condos, you will also enjoy a zero entry pool (water features included) with a view of the beach from your treadmill.

Condos include fully-equipped kitchens and free high-speed internet. All condos have 30’ balconies with breathtaking views of the emerald green water of the Gulf of Mexico. Amenities include wet bars, 2 free beach chairs and umbrella, gazebo with refreshments and beachside grill. Our central location means quick trips to Destin Harbor, dining, shopping and maximum beach time!

Book your stay early as our repeat guests keep us full! Pictures, condo virtual tours, and promotions are all at destingulfgate.com. Our hospitality is just a phone call away. Thank you for considering a stay with us.

Kentucky’s Western Waterland is hosting its 38th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival at Little Lake Park located off J H O’Bryan Avenue, in Grand Rivers, KY from August 31 – September 2, 2013. This is one of the most popular events in Western Kentucky for the Labor Day weekend. It is located between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, and north of Land Between The Lakes (LBL). It features approximately 100 craft booths and artisans from 9-10 states. It also features original and handcrafted items, with a few artisans demonstrating their crafts. Some examples of items being sold are floral arrangements, baskets, outdoor lawn furniture, paintings, honey, soaps, lotions, jewelry, quilts, woodwork, holiday decorations, pottery, candles, gourds, stained glass, bird houses, rocking chairs, rocking horses, weather vanes, and much, much more! Visitors can also enjoy a wide variety of delicious carnival food and regional [...]

Discover Indiana’s Farm to Fork experience in the heart of Indiana’s Green Triangle. Come explore our lonely country roads filled with unexpected discoveries. Farmers markets still exist on our historic Main Streets and self-serve orchards and strawberry patches give you the chance to savor the flavors.

Unique museums, vintage architecture, majestic lakes and countryside alive with wildlife, peaceful trails, and fishing to soothe the soul. Explore the nation’s first Tombstone Trail or take a trip down the historic Lincoln Highway.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the preparation of locally grown produce and food. Treat your taste buds to a home-cooked farm feast for small groups. Personalized schedules are available for one day or two-day excursions. Farm to Fork season runs from March to November.

Disconnect and re-connect to the simple life in Noble County.

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Whether you are looking to hit the trails, do some paddling, take in a history lesson, hit some golf balls or just drive the countryside in search of covered bridges and farmer’s markets, Indiana County, Pennsylvania offers it. “A little bit of everything” is how we describe this Western Pennsylvania region. Only slightly more than an hour east of Pittsburgh, Indiana County offers diverse activities, events and products, that no matter your interest or skill level, you will be pleased. Search each of these categories, some unique only to Indiana County, and plan your day around a visit to the Jimmy Stewart Museum or perhaps a trip out to Reeger’s Farm for lunch prepared from seasonal items growing in the fields behind the restaurant. How about cheese that is prepared from the milk collected from the local Amish Farmers? Stick around and have [...]