See your family's face light up as they dance, laugh, and sing along with the larger-than-life HERSHEY'S Product Characters, while enjoying children's fun-filled entertainment. After a delicious breakfast buffet with the HERSHEY'S Product Characters, be the first to ride select family rides with an early admission to HERSHEY PARK. Plus, there are many photo opportunities with the HERSHEY'S Product Characters "HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE WORLD". Step into a world that's bursting with excitement and sweetness! HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE WORLD, the official visitors center of Hershey Foods - open daily and always free. Located outside the HERSHEY PARK Main Gate.
The hazy claims of Roadside America's billboards ("You Have to See It!") have been luring travelers since 1941. It is not until you arrive, passing an incongruously large fiberglass Amish couple, that you know the attraction is actually a miniature village representing small-town America. The late Laurence T. Gieringer crafted the tiny town his entire life -- as a lad, he thought that far-off structures were actually small and not just distant. Roadside America is laid out in one big room, some 6,000 square feet, with walkways around the perimeter. There are lots of buttons to push to get mechanical things to work, trains to move, or lights to blink. The overhead observation deck is for parents, and has its own set of buttons. Tip: If you spot a particularly bratty kid, you can drive him crazy by shadowing him from above and pushing all the buttons first.
In this new era of heightened security, expect visiting hours to be in a state of flux and certain sights (such as the White House and the Pentagon) to be at least temporarily closed to most visitors. Tight security will be in place everywhere. Searches of handbags and other personal items have become common, prolonging the time you spend waiting in lines. It's a good idea to call the attractions in advance of your visit to get the latest word on hours and procedures. Washington DC is, of course, packed with impressive government buildings such as the Capitol and the Supreme Court; with inspiring monuments to such leaders as Washington, Jefferson and Lincoln; and with world-class museums under the auspices of the Smithsonian Institution. Many attractions charge no admission fee, and a good number are open every day. Most key sights are located on or near the National Mall, the great grassy strip stretching from the U.S. Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial. It's easy to guide yourself down the Mall, but it would take weeks to thoroughly do and see everything along the way. You can also view the critical sights from the Tourmobile or the Old Town Trolley, two shuttles that run frequently among the key attractions. U.S. citizens can reduce waits by asking their senators and representatives well in advance for VIP tours of key government buildings. The busiest times for sightseeing are spring and summer, when you can expect long lines at many attractions.
One of the world's most famous travel destinations, these impressive 180-ft-/55-m-high falls on the border of the U.S. and Canada continue to offer the same combination of natural wonder and commercial tackiness that has inspired visitors since the 19th century. Even if you're not on your honeymoon, they're well worth seeing (especially in conjunction with a trip to Buffalo and the Finger Lakes). Niagara Falls can be seen in a day, but we recommend an overnight to view the falls and rapids under different lighting conditions. And be sure to see the falls from both sides of the border -- the views are different. You've got a lot of choices when it comes to getting close to the falls. The Maid of the Mist boat goes right up to the foot of the falls and departs from both the U.S. and Canadian sides.
Corning is the home of Corning Incorporated and the world-famous Corning Glass Center. Each year, approximately half a million guests visit the Corning Glass Center to tour the Museum of Glass, Hall of Science and Industry, and Steuben Glass Factory. In downtown Corning, is the newly-enlarged Rockwell Museum, home of the largest collection of American Western Art and Carder Steuben Glass in the East. Corning down town with its historic restored Market Street with its brick sidewalks make Corning a Great place to visit.
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