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Is It Worth It? An Honest Review Of Gaylord Hotels "ICE!"
As someone who has been living in Colorado since infancy, I have seen a lot of "major" companies and events come in and out of the Denver metro area. With the expansion of the area's population, and Denver International Airport rising in popularity, it was no surprise that a Gaylord resort was built here. Opening in 2018, the Gaylord Rockies Resort boasts 1500+ rooms, a convention center, restaurants, a full-service spa, a Top Golf suite, and multiple pools. Another thing that Gaylord Rockies offers is something that is at various locations - the ICE! holiday-themed event.
By Jenika Enoch11 months ago in Wander
Away from the Crowds in Missouri
Missouri is a landlocked state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is known as the “Show-Me State.” Boathenge includes a series of painted boats on a lawn adjacent to the Katy Trail along the Missouri River. It has a strange legend that BoatHenge either "sprouted from the earth or fell from the sky on the first day of spring." The installation consists of six fiberglass boats bursting vertically from the ground and arranged in a semi-lunar formation.
By Rasma Raisters11 months ago in Wander
Away from the Crowds in Mississippi
The birthplace of Kermit the Frog is located in Leland. Nearby is Greenville, where the famous Muppet puppeteer Jim Henson was born in 1935. The small town of Leland has proclaimed itself the birthplace of the most famous Muppet created by Henson, Kermit the Frog, emerging from the swamplands in which Henson once played.
By Rasma Raisters11 months ago in Wander
Taking a Christmas Journey
There are many different towns and cities that go all out for Christmas in the US. These are some of them. Alabama Enjoy your Christmas in a place where they do Christmas right, Andalusia. The main square becomes Christmas in Candyland with snow-making machines. There is snow-tubing and outdoor ice-skating to enjoy.
By Rasma Raisters11 months ago in Wander
Away from the Crowds in Michigan
Michigan is a peninsular state in the Great Lakes region of the Upper Midwestern United States. It is more commonly referred to as “The Great Lakes State,” since it borders four of the five Great Lakes—with Lake Ontario being the only one the state doesn’t touch.
By Rasma Raisters11 months ago in Wander
Away from the Crowds in Maryland
Antietam National Battlefield in Sharpsburg is the place where in 1862 Confederate General Robert E. Lee first invaded the North, resulting in the bloodiest single-day battle known as the Battle of Antietam. You can take a self-guided auto tour of the battlefield or join a ranger-led group.
By Rasma Raisters11 months ago in Wander
Away from the Crowds in Maine
Boone Island Light is the tallest lighthouse in New England. It stands six miles offshore of York, Maine. Surrounding it are piles of desolate rocks, and the only habitation is by seabirds and, at times, colonies of seals. Before the lighthouse was built in 1855, Boone Island was dangerous for ships. The most famous shipwreck was that of the British merchant vessel, Nottingham Galley, in December of 1710.
By Rasma Raisters11 months ago in Wander
Away from the Crowds in Louisiana
Louisiana, the Pelican State, has a lot of places off the beaten path to explore and enjoy. Abita Mystery House is located in Abita Springs and is an eclectic roadside attraction. It is modeled after the Tinkertown Museum in Albuquerque, NM. This folk art environment was created by John Preble in Abita Springs, a small town known for its brewery, spring water, and bike trails. The Abita Mystery House displays Louisiana folk art, thousands of found objects, miniatures galore, vintage bikes, and wacky homemade inventions. Visitors can see a replica mini Southern town, explore many other odd exhibits, and play rare old arcade games.
By Rasma Raisters11 months ago in Wander
