How to Do Rome in 48hrs
You’ve just arrived in Rome with a couple of days to kill. How is it possible to see all there is to see in such a short time? This is the guide to get the most out of Rome in the shortest amount of time.
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Hopefully check in at the hotel has been fairly straightforward so now it is to venture out in search of a good meal. A meal in the old Trastevere part of the city has several benefits. Firstly there is a multitude of touristy type sidewalk restaurants and pizzerias to choose from and secondly they are within gentle strolling distance of several significant landmarks, including the well preserved Pantheon.
Rome is just as appealing by night as by day, with the heat of a Roman summer, night time walks may just save a few hours of excessive sweating during the day. Any of the little back streets between the Pantheon and the Spanish steps are perfectly placed to allow a generous meal of pasta and a good carafe of wine to be walked off quite easily.
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Make your way to the Spanish steps to sit and hang out with the locals, while the view from the top of the steps in front of the church Trinita dei Monti offers a great view out over the city. Wander through to the Trevi Fountain and buy dessert in the form of a gelato and try your luck with the change. Throw one coin over your shoulder to come back, two coins to come back and get kissed or three coins to come back and be married.
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Keep on walking through the streets until you reach Piazza Venezia, so named because of the Palazzo overlooking the piazza that resembles the Doges Palace in Venice. The balcony on the second floor may look familiar, it was the podium from which the dictator ‘il duce’ Mussolini delivered his fascist speeches. The other landmark overlooking the piazza is the unmistakable monument to Vittorio Emanuele II.
This has earned several nicknames over the years including the Wedding Cake and the Typewriter. The tomb of the Unknown Soldier lies here under armed guard along with the eternal flame. If the monument is open there is a fantastic view over the Rome rooftops, a glimpse into the Roman Forum and the Colosseum behind it. This is closed at dusk but many of the ruins are lit up at night.
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If the night air has revived you there is the option of checking out the local night life as there are plenty of bars and clubs open around the central city area. Also there are some in other piazzas such as Piazza Navona and Campo dei Fiori that stay open until the early hours. Otherwise it’s back to the hotel to get ready for tomorrow.
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It pays to start early, particularly in the summer to beat the crowds and the temperatures but luckily the city is not too spread out to get from one sight to the next. The metro system is basic to use to say the least, there are only two metro lines that criss-cross the city and the buses are clearly marked with destinations. Termini is the central bus and metro terminal. Tickets must be bought before boarding and validated in the yellow machines, starting from
Chicago Attractions - Millenium Park
It can be difficult sometimes to find a place that the whole family can enjoy. One such place in Chicago is Millennium Park. It is located in the heart of Chicago and is open from 6AM until 11PM. Admission to the park is free and it is a great place to take the family.
When you get to the park you should visit the parks welcome center located at 201 E Randolph Street. Here you will find a wealth of information on the park events and a map of the park. If you are visiting the park during the summer you can even take a free tour of the park led by a greeter. The tours are given at 10AM and 2PM.
Music is a big part of what makes this park special. The Jay Pritzker Pavilion is a great venue for classical music. If classic music is not your thing, do not worry. You can find just about every type of music at the park including Jazz, Contemporary and music from around the world.
Another great thing to do in the park is catch a live show from one of the live theatre or dance groups. Shows are taking place almost all of the time.
For more information on shows or events in the park you should call their information line at 312-742-1168. I am sure that you will see that there is always something going on at the park and you will not regret visiting it.
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Tags: attractions, tourism. travel, tourist, vacation travel on June 14th, 2008 Filed under Travel Insurance | Comment now »Houston Attractions - Space Center Houston
Are you heading to Houston, Texas or do you live in Houston and are looking for something to do. If so, you should check out Space Center Houston. Its one of the many interesting attractions in this great Texas city. But what is there to do at the Space Center?
There is quite a bit to do. For starters you can take a tour of Johnson Space Center and mission control. On this guided tram tour you will be taken to the famous historic mission control center, a space vehicle mockup facility hangar x and more. Next, check out the Astronaut Gallery. Here you will be treated to an exhibit of space suits. This is one of the worlds most extensive collections and includes suits worn by John Young and Judy Rusnik. The Astronaut Gallery is located just outside of the Northrop Grumman theatre so when you are done there, head inside and see a film. See the life of an astronaut shown on a five story tall screen. The film shows you the life of an astronaut from the time they are accepted into the training program up until they go on their first mission.
That just scratches the surface of what there is to do at the Space Center Houston. The center is located at 1601 NASA Parkway Houston, TX 77058 and the phone number is 281-244-2100. It is open from 10AM to 5PM during the week and from 10AM to 6PM on the weekend. Ticket prices are reasonable at $19 for adults, $18 for seniors and $15 for kids. So if you have some extra time in Houston, head over to the Space Center Houston.
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Tags: attractions, destinations, houston, sight seeing, texas, tourism, tourist, travel, tx, vacation travel on May 28th, 2008 Filed under Travel Insurance | Comment now »