If it's not happening in Brooklyn ... it isn't happening!
Brooklyn is America’s fourth largest city (as well as being one of New York City’s five boroughs) and it is a best bet for tourists who want hip and historic, authentic and diverse experiences and who enjoy character and characters!
Experience Brooklyn
Festivals & Concerts:
Sakura Matsuri at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden (April) New York City's "rite of spring," offers over 50 events and performances celebrating Japanese culture and the blossoming of BBG's 220 cherry trees
39th Annual International African Arts Festival, (July), Thousands of festival goers gather each day to enjoy live music, dance, spoken word performances, African marketplace, showcase performances, fashion, and hair shows.
Outdoor Concert Series (June- August) from Celebrate Brooklyn in Park Slope to the Northside Festival in Williamsburg, the Village Voice Siren Festival and Seaside Summer Concerts in Coney Island, Jelly’s pool party concerts on the waterfront in Greenpoint/Williamsburg, the Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival in DUMBO, or the Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series in central Brooklyn, Brooklyn is the summer home of star studded entertainment from the classics to emerging artists.
West Indian American Day Carnival (September) Carnival lovers and revelers from across the United States, and abroad will converge in Brooklyn, New York in celebration of the West Indian Carnival Festival to enjoy masks, concerts and an incredible parade. Biz Bash lists this in the top 5 biggest parades and events in NYC- and bigger is better with all the big, beautiful costumed fun!
Atlantic Antic (September) New York City’s classic and largest street festival.
Food Networks New York City Food and Wine Festival (October) The Burger Bash, hosted by Rachel Ray is in Brooklyn.
Meet the cultural creators!
Bklyn Designs (May) multi day showcase for New York City’s finest, new, home furnishing designers.
NYPF (May) The New York Photo Festival delivers a dynamic, high-quality event celebrating both contemporary photography and the creative, inspirational talents of the people who produce this work.
Brooklyn Book Festival (September) This hip, smart and diverse literary event is the largest one in Northeastern America and features over 200 national and international authors presented in conversation, panels, or workshops on five stages and in four halls. Free - with a huge literary marketplace.
smART Brooklyn Gallery Hop (November) featuring free tours and bus loops to over 70 galleries in four major art districts that exhibit emerging and established artists
Come to CONEY ISLAND – More OOHS! New AHS!
America’s favorite playground offers the famous boardwalk, beach and amusements (including the landmarked Wonder Wheel and Cyclone) minor league baseball with the New York Mets farm team, the Brooklyn Cyclones, the New York Aquarium and Friday night firework shows. Don’t miss the annual Mermaid Parade (June) where glitter is clothes or the Polar Bear Day (new years day) where the bold brave a winter dip in the ocean. New this summer in Coney Island:
LUNA PARK Opened on Memorial Day weekend 2010 and named after an iconic piece of Coney’s history, the new Luna Park represents the largest investment in amusements in Coney Island in decades. The park’s inaugural season will introduce New Yorkers and tourists from around the world to 19 new rides, including the world debut of “Air Race.” The new Luna Park has been designed to reflect the spirit and personality of today’s Coney Island, while capturing the original look and feel of its namesake. With no entrance fee, Luna Park will be fully accessible to those who prefer games to rides, or to those simply taking a stroll down the Boardwalk. Brought to you by ZAMPERLA International.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents The Coney Island IlluscinationSM, (June- September, 2010) a fantasy-filled world where thrills, wonderment and unbelievable magic intersect with the outlandish fun of the circus. Illuscinator, and host of this all new Gold edition, David DaVinci along with performers from all over the world invite Children of All Ages to join them on a mystifying adventure where they will witness eye-popping illusions and thrilling circus acts all at The Greatest Show On Earth® in an air-conditioned tent on Surf Avenue and West 21st Street.
Guides & Packages
Brooklyn is proud to announce that many of our cultural institutions and attractions are now marketed in discount, multi-day passes packaged, through double-decker tour packages with Twin America (Grayline - Citysights)– www.newyorksightseeing.com and with the expertise and fun of unique tour guides:
A Slice of Brooklyn Bus Tours– www.asliceofbrooklyn.com
Beyond Times Square Receptive Operator – www.btsq.com
Big Onion Walking Tours – www.bigonion.com
Chassidic Discovery/Jewish Hassidic Walking Tour – www.jewishtours.com
Food on Foot Tours – www.foodonfoottours.com
Gotham Sidewalks – www.gothamsidewalks.com
Hush Tours – www.hushhiphoptours.com
Inside Out Tours – www.insideouttours.com
Levy’s Unique New York – www.levysuniqueny.com
New York Visions Brooklyn Tour – www.harlemspirituals.com
New York Water Taxi - www.newyorkwatertaxi.com
Additionally, Brooklyn is part of major destination passes through:
New York Pass: Discover the New York Pass offering free entry to over 50 attractions including 10 famous Brooklyn sites such as Juniors Restaurant, New York Aquarium and the Heart of Brooklyn cultural members! Receive a 140 page guidebook, enjoy line skipping privileges, receive over $650 worth of entrance fees as well as benefit from many special offers on theatre tickets, entry to special exhibitions, audio tours and discounts on shopping plus much more!
Smart Destination’s Explorer Pass: Explore top Brooklyn and New York City sights, museums and tours with the Explorer Pass - pick from 40 attractions – including Brooklyn’s Prospect Park, Brooklyn Museum and Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Chassidic Discovery Walking Tour and many more! With savings up to 40%!
Shop Brooklyn
Dine In Brooklyn Restaurant Week (March/April) over 200 restaurants offer fine dining deals with a prix fix menu that features signature dishes.
Boutique Brooklyn Fashion Nights (August) boutiques in fashion districts entice with trunk shows, guest designers and discounts on selected nights presented by Brooklyn Tourism.
Brooklyn flea markets (spring & summer) these fleas offer tourists unique shopping opportunities to find art, vintage and designer fashion, crafts and more (ask for a list)
www.ishopBrooklyn.com for all the news on all the shopping districts in Brooklyn.
Visit Brooklyn Homes & Gardens
HOUSE TOURS (spring/summer) Brooklyn neighborhood Associations present open houses in a variety of neighborhoods from brownstones to Victorian mansions. Ticketed admissions from $10- $25 gets you INSIDE some of the most beautiful homes in Brooklyn in Fort Greene, Park Slope, downtown Brooklyn, DUMBO, Midwood, Bedford –Stuyvesant and more neighborhoods. (FYI: in the 2010 New York magazine top ten neighborhoods in NYC –Brooklyn is home to six!)
Sleep in Brooklyn
Whether you walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, Water Taxi here, drive or subway to Brooklyn there’s so much to do you will want to sleep over! (and plan time for day trips to Manhattan) Brooklyn Tourism has a portfolio of hotels (four star to budget) and a unique array of bed and breakfast/inns in brownstone and Victorian neighborhoods. Brooklyn Tourism has an active hotels committee that collaborates to offer small and mid size conferences and conventions help planning unique experiences and matching tour operators to rooms.
New this summer- Sheraton Brooklyn (opened June 2010) downtown, Fairfield Inn (opening July, 2010) Park Slope, and two new Comfort Inns in Sunset Park and Atlantic Avenue in Prospect Heights. Also – check out www.VictorianBB.net, to be introduced to a network of beautiful Brooklyn bed and breakfast homes.
BROOKLYN ANNUAL EVENTS At A Glance
see www.visitbrooklyn.org for dates and details
or call 718-802-3820
JANUARY
Coney Island Polar Bears New Year’s Day Dip • Three Kings Parade
FEBRUARY
Chinese New Year Celebration
MARCH
Dine in Brooklyn – Restaurant Week (Mar-Apr) • Brooklyn Irish-American Parade
APRIL
Brooklyn Botanic Garden Sakura Matsuri – Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival
MAY
Brooklyn Designs • Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition Pier Art Show • BayBest/Blessing of the Fleet • DanceAfrica at BAM • Historic House & Garden Tours (May-Jun) • Veterans Memorial Day Parade
JUNE
BrooklynBest Festival • Brooklyn International Film Festival • Boricua Festival/Salsa at the Waterfront • Celebrate Brooklyn Performing Arts Festival (Jun-Aug) • LGBT Pride Week • NYC Native American Heritage Celebration • Mermaid Parade • Russian Heritage Week
JULY
International African Arts Festival • Giglio Festival • Bastille Day • Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series (Jul-Aug) • Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival • Seaside Summer Concert Series (Jul-Aug) • Siren Music Festival
AUGUST
Brighton Jubilee • Battle Week at the Old Stone House • Brooklyn Puerto Rican Parade • Brooklyn Dominican Parade • Puerto Rican State Parade and Festival of NY
SEPTEMBER
Brooklyn Book Festival • Atlantic Antic Street Festival • West Indian American Day Carnival & Parade • Great Irish Fair • Brooklyn Botanic Garden Chile Pepper Festival (Sep/Oct) • DUMBO Art Under the Bridge Festival • Flatbush Frolic • Puerto Rican State Festival of NY • Ragamuffin Parade
OCTOBER
Brooklyn Columbus Day Parade • Brooklyn Academy of Music: Next Wave Festival • Prospect Park Halloween Walk • Halloween Parade
NOVEMBER
Winter Festival at Prospect Park
DECEMBER
Holiday Lighting Displays
Brooklyn- Believe the HYPE!
To book your next trip to Brooklyn today, or for any of your travel needs, be sure to make Barrhead Travel your first port of call. Phone one of our expert consultants now on 0871 226 8689 or visit www.barrheadtravel.co.uk/usa to book now!
Friday 11 June 2010
Wednesday 2 June 2010
Barrhead Travel Destinations of the Week!
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This week at Barrhead we're going Stateside!
Fall For New England
Each year as summer drifts into autumn the northeastern region of New England comes alive. The leaves start to change colour and nature once again puts on a spectacular display. The October spectacle makes the region, made up of six states – Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut and little Rhode Island – a magnet for ‘leaf-peepers’ on scenic flydrive breaks.
But it’s not all about foliage; New England also has the vibrant, historic city of Boston and the mountains of New Hampshire and Vermont, not to mention Acadia National Park, Atlantic beaches, heritage sites, wineries, and dozens of hospitable inns.
Typical travellers to New England tend to be second or third-time visitors looking for a more cultural/educational experience. There is so much variation across the six states that the area has wide appeal. The autumn colours will always be a major factor in attracting visitors, but you should be aware that this is also when the region is at its busiest, and most expensive.
What’s new?
The last year has seen Boston, the gateway to New England, emerging as a viable city break alternative to New York. In particular, the city has experienced strong growth in the volume and quality of accommodation it has to offer. Another option is for you to stay out of town and take advantage of the light-rail system.
Wherever you stay, add an extra night or two to take in the sights: the venerable Harvard University, the Freedom Trail (a walking tour that links the city’s historic highlights), shopping for bargains and exploring distinctive districts like Beacon Hill, the South End with its gourmet eateries, and Back Bay. And of course, nobody should leave Boston without checking out the bar from long-running TV show Cheers – in fact, there are actually two to choose from, as well as hundreds of other local hostelries. Boston likes to party!
We can package New England with New York city and/or state, or Eastern Canada – Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa and Quebec City, as well as Atlantic Canada. We have introduced a self-drive tour of New England for visitors in search of fall foliage this autumn.
Don’t miss
The New England coastline can get neglected in favour of the inland attractions. Must see attractions are wild, rocky shores (including Acadia National Park) and fishing ports of Maine. Massachusetts has superb beaches, especially along Cape Cod, which stretches from Martha’s Vineyard out to Province-town, a sort of American-style mini-Brighton. The Cape gets a lot of celebrities. Connecticut also has beaches on Long Island Sound while Rhode Island, America’s smallest state, is also among its most charming.
Away from the coast, New Hampshire and Vermont have some of the finest scenery, foliage, and outdoor activities, although only Vermont can lay claim to ice cream royalty Ben & Jerry’s. Wedged between New York and Massachusetts, Connecticut has Yale, with its fine buildings, art galleries, museums, shopping and food, as well as the gentle Litchfield Hills that are dotted with welcoming wineries. Connecticut also earns rave reviews for its outlet malls – you must take an empty suitcase.
Each of the six states has its own tasty twist on the region’s signature dish: New England clam chowder. You can also expect excellent seafood, maple syrup, microbrews and seasonal fruit pies.
If you are visiting either side of autumn’s peak season will find better value and availability of accommodation, as well as quieter roads, while snow-lovers can pretty much fill their boots any time after Thanksgiving. New England also does a traditional Christmas exceedingly well.
Embrace the Great Outdoors
A recent documentary hailed the National Park Service as America’s best idea, and few of those visiting Yellowstone or Yosemite, the Everglades or the Grand Canyon would disagree.
There are 58 National Parks from Florida to Washington State and Southern California to Maine, which make for great add-ons to a holiday or holidays in their own right.
Here are some of the highlights, together with details of what each has to offer the UK visitor.
Yosemite National Park
Sierra Nevada, Northern California
What to expect
This is the mother of all the National Parks, a mystical valley straight out of The Lord of the Rings. There’s a range of accommodation in the park, from camping and motor-homes to cabins, and even the venerable Ahwahnee Hotel, which you will need to book six months in advance. The alternative is to stay in a hotel or motel just outside the park.
In winter Yosemite is buried under several feet of snow; in summer it’s heaving with visitors. The best times to visit are the shoulder seasons when the waterfalls are in full flow and most trails are open. Yosemite works well twinned with San Francisco – the drive from shore to mountains takes about four hours.
Don’t miss
The magical waterfalls; the giant sequoia trees; picture-postcard views from Glacier Point; a ranger-guided hike; more than 400 species of wildlife including foxes, deer, snakes and bears.
Yellowstone National Park
Wyoming, Montana and Idaho
What to expect
Big, blue skies and wide open spaces are the essence of Yellowstone. Here, the visitor feels as it’s possible to feel from cities and civilisation.
Then there’s the history, the thundering geysers, and the wildlife – just don’t go looking for Yogi Bear! Accommodation is deliberately basic – cabins and campgrounds – to preserve the park’s atmosphere.
Silver Gate Cabins are a good in-park option, but they should be booked early. If you want more luxury, book the lodgings on the outskirts of Yellowstone. The park’s summer season runs from mid-April to the start of November.
Outside that period, you can expect some roads and entrances to be closed, and plenty of snow. You might want to combine Yellowstone with a winter sports break at Jackson Hole, or rent a car to add on a visit to Grand Teton National Park.
Don’t miss
The chance to spot wildlife – bears, wolves, elk and buffalo – in the Lamar and Hayden valleys; watching Old Faithful blow his top; taking a horseback ride to savour the view; hiking, biking, camping, fishing and a variety of ranger-led programs.
Grand Canyon National Park
Arizona
What to expect
The canyon is 18 miles wide and more than one mile deep. If standing on its rim doesn’t take your breath away, you should probably check your pulse. Everyone has seen it on television but nothing matches the thrill of being there.
Most see the canyon from the south rim; the north rim is higher and harder to access, especially in winter. As with all the great Western parks, accommodation is at a premium, especially in summer. In-park lodging includes seven lodges on the south rim. All are connected to restaurants, shopping and great viewpoints by free shuttle buses. Tusayan, seven miles south of Grand Canyon village, has more hotels and inns.
Don’t miss
Las Vegas. You could take a helicopter tour (from Vegas), hike or ride a mule down into the canyon, paddle a boat along the mighty Colorado River, or hop aboard for the two-hour trip on the Grand Canyon Railway from Williams, Arizona.
Acadia National Park
Maine
What to expect
A rocky coastline, Atlantic breakers, granite mountains and spruce-fir forests are the keynotes of Acadia. This rugged East Coast park makes a striking contrasts to the wonders out West. Home to a diversity of plants and animals, Acadia also has the highest peak on America’s East Coast.
A system of carriage roads throughout the park makes for excellent walking or biking. Acadia is very much a four-season park, with mists and brilliant foliage in the autumn, and precipitation likely in any month of the year, so pack accordingly.
There’s no lodging in the park, except for two campgrounds on Mount Desert Island and one on Isle au Haut. Nearby Bar Harbor has a variety of accommodation,
however, including the Bar Harbor Inn and new Grand Hotel. Acadia works well as part of a New England flydrive itinerary.
Don’t miss
The 20-mile Park Loop Road with stunning views of mountains, ocean and forests (the drive takes three to four hours with stops); a horse-drawn carriage tour; a ranger-led boat cruise.
Olympic National Park
Washington
What to expect
West of Seattle on the Olympic Peninsula, this park offers the perfect Pacific Northwestern blend of ocean beaches, rainforest valleys, and glacier-capped peaks, plus a host of plant and animal life.
You can combine a few days in the park with time spent in Seattle or Vancouver. It’s worth remembering to pack carefully – where the Pacific Northwest meets rainforest, a brief shower is never far away.
Within the park, Log Cabin Resort on the shore of Lake Crescent has various lodging options, as well as camping and hook-ups for motorhomes. Lake Crescent Lodge has cabins, a motel and rooms in the historic lodge. Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort and the Kalaloch Lodge are other good options.
Don’t miss:
Hurricane Ridge, for its mile-high visitor centre and nature trails; Hoh Rain Forest, with its subtropical trails beneath the forest canopy; rocky Rialto Beach for offshore islands and a Pacific sunset to remember.
To book your own US holiday or for any of your travel needs contact one of our expert consultants now on 0871 226 8689 or visit www.BarrheadTravel.co.uk and start planning your next holiday today!
This week at Barrhead we're going Stateside!
Fall For New England
Each year as summer drifts into autumn the northeastern region of New England comes alive. The leaves start to change colour and nature once again puts on a spectacular display. The October spectacle makes the region, made up of six states – Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut and little Rhode Island – a magnet for ‘leaf-peepers’ on scenic flydrive breaks.
But it’s not all about foliage; New England also has the vibrant, historic city of Boston and the mountains of New Hampshire and Vermont, not to mention Acadia National Park, Atlantic beaches, heritage sites, wineries, and dozens of hospitable inns.
Typical travellers to New England tend to be second or third-time visitors looking for a more cultural/educational experience. There is so much variation across the six states that the area has wide appeal. The autumn colours will always be a major factor in attracting visitors, but you should be aware that this is also when the region is at its busiest, and most expensive.
What’s new?
The last year has seen Boston, the gateway to New England, emerging as a viable city break alternative to New York. In particular, the city has experienced strong growth in the volume and quality of accommodation it has to offer. Another option is for you to stay out of town and take advantage of the light-rail system.
Wherever you stay, add an extra night or two to take in the sights: the venerable Harvard University, the Freedom Trail (a walking tour that links the city’s historic highlights), shopping for bargains and exploring distinctive districts like Beacon Hill, the South End with its gourmet eateries, and Back Bay. And of course, nobody should leave Boston without checking out the bar from long-running TV show Cheers – in fact, there are actually two to choose from, as well as hundreds of other local hostelries. Boston likes to party!
We can package New England with New York city and/or state, or Eastern Canada – Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa and Quebec City, as well as Atlantic Canada. We have introduced a self-drive tour of New England for visitors in search of fall foliage this autumn.
Don’t miss
The New England coastline can get neglected in favour of the inland attractions. Must see attractions are wild, rocky shores (including Acadia National Park) and fishing ports of Maine. Massachusetts has superb beaches, especially along Cape Cod, which stretches from Martha’s Vineyard out to Province-town, a sort of American-style mini-Brighton. The Cape gets a lot of celebrities. Connecticut also has beaches on Long Island Sound while Rhode Island, America’s smallest state, is also among its most charming.
Away from the coast, New Hampshire and Vermont have some of the finest scenery, foliage, and outdoor activities, although only Vermont can lay claim to ice cream royalty Ben & Jerry’s. Wedged between New York and Massachusetts, Connecticut has Yale, with its fine buildings, art galleries, museums, shopping and food, as well as the gentle Litchfield Hills that are dotted with welcoming wineries. Connecticut also earns rave reviews for its outlet malls – you must take an empty suitcase.
Each of the six states has its own tasty twist on the region’s signature dish: New England clam chowder. You can also expect excellent seafood, maple syrup, microbrews and seasonal fruit pies.
If you are visiting either side of autumn’s peak season will find better value and availability of accommodation, as well as quieter roads, while snow-lovers can pretty much fill their boots any time after Thanksgiving. New England also does a traditional Christmas exceedingly well.
Embrace the Great Outdoors
A recent documentary hailed the National Park Service as America’s best idea, and few of those visiting Yellowstone or Yosemite, the Everglades or the Grand Canyon would disagree.
There are 58 National Parks from Florida to Washington State and Southern California to Maine, which make for great add-ons to a holiday or holidays in their own right.
Here are some of the highlights, together with details of what each has to offer the UK visitor.
Yosemite National Park
Sierra Nevada, Northern California
What to expect
This is the mother of all the National Parks, a mystical valley straight out of The Lord of the Rings. There’s a range of accommodation in the park, from camping and motor-homes to cabins, and even the venerable Ahwahnee Hotel, which you will need to book six months in advance. The alternative is to stay in a hotel or motel just outside the park.
In winter Yosemite is buried under several feet of snow; in summer it’s heaving with visitors. The best times to visit are the shoulder seasons when the waterfalls are in full flow and most trails are open. Yosemite works well twinned with San Francisco – the drive from shore to mountains takes about four hours.
Don’t miss
The magical waterfalls; the giant sequoia trees; picture-postcard views from Glacier Point; a ranger-guided hike; more than 400 species of wildlife including foxes, deer, snakes and bears.
Yellowstone National Park
Wyoming, Montana and Idaho
What to expect
Big, blue skies and wide open spaces are the essence of Yellowstone. Here, the visitor feels as it’s possible to feel from cities and civilisation.
Then there’s the history, the thundering geysers, and the wildlife – just don’t go looking for Yogi Bear! Accommodation is deliberately basic – cabins and campgrounds – to preserve the park’s atmosphere.
Silver Gate Cabins are a good in-park option, but they should be booked early. If you want more luxury, book the lodgings on the outskirts of Yellowstone. The park’s summer season runs from mid-April to the start of November.
Outside that period, you can expect some roads and entrances to be closed, and plenty of snow. You might want to combine Yellowstone with a winter sports break at Jackson Hole, or rent a car to add on a visit to Grand Teton National Park.
Don’t miss
The chance to spot wildlife – bears, wolves, elk and buffalo – in the Lamar and Hayden valleys; watching Old Faithful blow his top; taking a horseback ride to savour the view; hiking, biking, camping, fishing and a variety of ranger-led programs.
Grand Canyon National Park
Arizona
What to expect
The canyon is 18 miles wide and more than one mile deep. If standing on its rim doesn’t take your breath away, you should probably check your pulse. Everyone has seen it on television but nothing matches the thrill of being there.
Most see the canyon from the south rim; the north rim is higher and harder to access, especially in winter. As with all the great Western parks, accommodation is at a premium, especially in summer. In-park lodging includes seven lodges on the south rim. All are connected to restaurants, shopping and great viewpoints by free shuttle buses. Tusayan, seven miles south of Grand Canyon village, has more hotels and inns.
Don’t miss
Las Vegas. You could take a helicopter tour (from Vegas), hike or ride a mule down into the canyon, paddle a boat along the mighty Colorado River, or hop aboard for the two-hour trip on the Grand Canyon Railway from Williams, Arizona.
Acadia National Park
Maine
What to expect
A rocky coastline, Atlantic breakers, granite mountains and spruce-fir forests are the keynotes of Acadia. This rugged East Coast park makes a striking contrasts to the wonders out West. Home to a diversity of plants and animals, Acadia also has the highest peak on America’s East Coast.
A system of carriage roads throughout the park makes for excellent walking or biking. Acadia is very much a four-season park, with mists and brilliant foliage in the autumn, and precipitation likely in any month of the year, so pack accordingly.
There’s no lodging in the park, except for two campgrounds on Mount Desert Island and one on Isle au Haut. Nearby Bar Harbor has a variety of accommodation,
however, including the Bar Harbor Inn and new Grand Hotel. Acadia works well as part of a New England flydrive itinerary.
Don’t miss
The 20-mile Park Loop Road with stunning views of mountains, ocean and forests (the drive takes three to four hours with stops); a horse-drawn carriage tour; a ranger-led boat cruise.
Olympic National Park
Washington
What to expect
West of Seattle on the Olympic Peninsula, this park offers the perfect Pacific Northwestern blend of ocean beaches, rainforest valleys, and glacier-capped peaks, plus a host of plant and animal life.
You can combine a few days in the park with time spent in Seattle or Vancouver. It’s worth remembering to pack carefully – where the Pacific Northwest meets rainforest, a brief shower is never far away.
Within the park, Log Cabin Resort on the shore of Lake Crescent has various lodging options, as well as camping and hook-ups for motorhomes. Lake Crescent Lodge has cabins, a motel and rooms in the historic lodge. Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort and the Kalaloch Lodge are other good options.
Don’t miss:
Hurricane Ridge, for its mile-high visitor centre and nature trails; Hoh Rain Forest, with its subtropical trails beneath the forest canopy; rocky Rialto Beach for offshore islands and a Pacific sunset to remember.
To book your own US holiday or for any of your travel needs contact one of our expert consultants now on 0871 226 8689 or visit www.BarrheadTravel.co.uk and start planning your next holiday today!
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