Austin, Texas
What was Austin originally called?
Waterloo
That’s right, the town of Waterloo was given its new name in 1839, in honor of Stephen F Austin, who is known as the “Father of Texas.”
_____ is 400 feet in the air and provides 360° aerial views of both the city skyline and the mountains looming beyond it
Gatlinburg Space Needle
"One of the most authentic Japanese gardens in America, this garden is perfectly manicured with a small pond, handful of waterfalls and moss-laden paths ripe for exploration"
Portland Japanese Garden
How many miles of beach does San Diego have?
70
This complex (which actually consists of not one but six museums*) is home to more than 1,000,000 pieces of nostalgia-inducing playthings that have been collected over decades
World's Largest Toy Museum
How many days of sunshine does Austin have a year?
300
Cascading waterfalls, roaming wildlife and a view that stretches out over 500,000 acres – this is the country’s most-visited national park
The Great Smoky Mountains
"This dramatic canyon is one of the most photographed scenic reserves in the US, with towering basalt cliffs and endemic wildlife to spot."
Columbia River Gorge
What coast is San Diego, California on?
Pacific
Located in the heart of Branson Landing, this massive attraction is home to more than 250 species of aquatic animals from all over the world, including ominous sharks, elegant rays, and adorable sea turtles.
The Aquarium at the Boardwalk
"Harness the cowboy spirit in the Texas Hill Country during a guided horseback trail ride with..."
Maverick Horseback Riding or Texas Trail Rides
Located at the top of the SkyLift, this place is 680 feet long, has 30 feet of glass-floor panels in the middle of the span and is longest pedestrian cable bridge in North America!
Gatlinburg SkyBridge
Why is Portland’s nickname “City of Roses”?
Portland International Rose Test Garden
Belmont Park‘s 94-year-old wooden roller coaster is one of only four roller coasters on the National Register of Historic Places
The Giant Dipper
______ is a first-of-its-kind thrill ride located in the Ozarks. Not only can you ride the coaster but you can also go ziplining, gem mining along with other adventures at this park.
Runaway Mountain Coaster at Branson Mountain Adventure
A popular slogan for Austin is...
"Keep Austin Weird" or "The Live Music Capital of the World"
You can enjoy summer tubing, wildlife encounter, coaster, ice bumper cars, alpine slide, chairlift, year-round ice-skating and much more at this place..
Ober Mountain Ski Area & Adventure Park
Portland is home to the smallest park in the world
Mills Park End
You can go kayaking, snorkeling, diving and paddle boarding among other watersports at
La Jolla Underwater Park
Located just outside of town, this gorgeous space showcases the natural beauty of the region, with lovely trails, stunning scenery, and some remarkable geology to explore.
The Lost Canyon Cave
This pool is the largest natural swimming pool in the nation. It’s 3 acres large and is filled entirely from natural springs..
Barton Springs
A thrill ride down the side of a mountain where you strap into an individual caboose and control your own speed with hand-held brakes
Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster
"This is one of the largest urban forests in the US, with over 80 miles of trails to explore."
Forest Park
The ocean-adjacent San Diego mini amusement park is hard to miss as you drive west on Mission Bay Drive, thanks to the towering Giant Dipper roller coaster that serves as the park's centerpiece.
Belmont Park
Head to one of Branson’s renowned theaters, where you’ll find everything from Broadway-style shows and musicals to eclectic productions using modern technology in interesting ways
Sight and Sound Theatre