Blogs from North America - page 9372

Sep25, 2005 *City official name :Norfolk *Founded date : *Location :Virginia State *Elavation :? ft (? m) *Area :Approximately ? square miles (? km²). *Facts :Norfolk is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States of America. Norfolk is one of Virginia's largest incorporated cities; as of the 2000 census, the city population was 234,403. The 2004 census estimate indicates that the city's population has since risen to 237,835. Norfolk is located on the Elizabeth River, in Hampton Roads, a large natural harbor located at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay. Norfolk is one of seven cities that together constitute the Hampton Roads metropolitan area, officially known as the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC MSA. Norfo... read more

Sep25, 2005 *City official name :Williamsburg *Founded date : *Location :Virginia State *Elavation :? ft (? m) *Area :Approximately ? square miles (? km²). *Facts :Williamsburg is a city located on the Virginia Peninsula in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 11,998. It is bordered by James City CountyGR6 and York County, and is an independent city. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Williamsburg with James City County for statistical purposes. Williamsburg, in the center of the Historic Triangle of Virginia (which includes Jamestown and Yorktown), is well-known for the restored colonial area of the city, Colonial Williamsburg, and for the College of William and Mary whic... read more

Sep 25, 2005 *City official name :Portsmouth *Founded date : *Location :Virginia State *Elavation :? ft (? m) *Area :Approximately ? square miles (? km²). *Facts :Portsmouth (pronounced "Port-smuth") is an independent city located in the U.S. Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 100,565, but a July 1, 2002 Census estimate showed the city's population dropping to 99,790. The Norfolk Naval Shipyard, often called the Norfolk Navy Yard, is a historic and active U.S. Navy facility which is actually located in Portsmouth, despite its name. The shipyard builds, remodels, and repairs the Navy's ships of all types. Portsmouth has miles of waterfront land on the Elizabeth River as part of the harbor of H... read more

Up at 6am and on a bus to the Hoover Dam. Our driver was 'Monny', and he was pretty funny. We did the deluxe tour and went down into the generator. The desert is spectacular, just like the old cowboy movies. Monny pointed out some famous peoples' homes and ex-homes. On our return we visited the M+M factory yummy, luckily we only stayed half an hour. There was an awesome cactus garden. At the end of the trip we were dropped off at the Aladdin Hotel and Casino and spent ages just walking around the shops there; it is designed like an Arabian bazaar - really pretty. After that we started walking towards the other end of the 'strip'; before we knew it it was 5:30pm and time for lunch! Las Vegas looks really good just ... read more

Set in beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado, this newly renovated Sheraton Hotel sits in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, just minutes from natural wonders like Pikes Peak, The Royal Gorge, and the Garden of the Gods. Also nearby is the Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center, headquarters to the U.S. Olympic Committee administration and the Olympic Training Programs. With 500 rooms and tons of luxury amenities, our property is the best hotel in Colorado Springs, and a great lodging value. Our rooms offer breathtaking views of the mountains, gardens, or poolside courtyard from your very own balcony or patio. With the best in Colorado Springs hospitality, we feature 500 rooms with signature Sheraton Sweet Sleeper(SM) Beds, where a comfortable night's sleep is guaranteed. All are beautifully appointed and equipped with high-speed Internet access, dual-line phones, a 27-inch ... read more