Old Gaol

Old Gaol

 

In the Museum complex in Francis Street, Pert.  A Georgian style stone building (designed by R.R. Jewell) and a good example of colonial architecture.  Build in 1856 it was Perth’s original prison until 1888, and an important building during the convict era.  Today the Old Gaol has been extensively restored, and visitors can see reminders of Perth’s early days. 

Photo courtesy:  theslowdrive

 

Fremantle Market

Fremantle Market

 

84 South Terrace, Fremantle.  Open since 1975, the State’s first authentic retail stall market epitomises the true atmosphere of the Victorian era.  There are shops and stalls offering seafood, fruit and vegetables, continental small goods and a wide range of uniquely Western Australian products including gems, sheepskin boots and jackets and timber crafts available from more than 140 stalls and existing shops.  Open Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday 9am-9pm, Sunday 10am-5pm.

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Red Creek Trail

Red Creek

 

The Red Creek Trail (U.S.F.S. No. 514) is the longest in the wilderness (6.1 miles)  and serves as the main artery for a network of eight trails.  It is one of the most heavily travelled pathways and has some short strenuous sections.  The trailhead and a few parking spaces can be found at the Wildlife Manager’s cabin on FR 19, just east of a bridge over Red Creek.

The treadway is both rocky and wet as the Red Creek Trail follows its namesake upstream along portions of an old railroad grade.  Hardwook forests of cherry, birch, maple, and poplar tower above rhododendron thickest and mossy ground cover.  Waterfalls are a regular feature of this hike, and views of Red Creek Canyon and Stone Camp Mountain reveal themselves along the way.  Two simming holes and a 15-foot natural water slide at the “Forks” (where the left and right forks of Red Creek join, near the northern border of the wilderness area) make this trail a mecca in warm weather.

The trails that intersect the Red Creek Trail offer hikers a choice of circuits and landscapes. 

Photo courtesy:  forestwander

 

 

Canadian Train

Canadian Train

 

From Union Station you spend your days and nights on this classic trip across Canada’s heartland.  Your first-class rail cars are refurbished art deco cars from the 1950s.  try the observation dome for unparalleled views of the Canadian countryside as you roll past Ontario’s landscapes or pass the time in one of the comfortable lounges.  All meals are included, and you won’t want to miss any of them, as the chef offers a tempting array of soups, salads, entrees, and desserts.

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Rocky Mountaineer

Rocky Mountaineer

 

An exciting morning as you board the Rocky Mountaineer for a classic rail journey from the Canadian Rockies to the Pacific Coast.  You may see Mountain Robson, the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies, and follow the route of the “Overlanders”  19th-century homesteaders who attempted to settle this rugged region.  Follow the Thompson River and enjoy vistas of the Monasheer Mountains. 

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Key West’s Famous Sunsets

Key West's Famous Sunset

 

You can have a nice morning in the  south to the Overseas Highway crossing 42 bridges through the Florida Key to picturesque Key West, the southernmost town in the continental United States.  You can visit Mallory Square to view the spectacular sunset and then stroll along Duval Street with its colorful cafes.

The  morning’s optional sightseeing tour, sit back and relax  on the open air trolley and view some of Key West’s most famous sights, including Ernest Hemingway’s home; Fort Zachary; Southernmost Point, situated less that 90 miles north of Cuba; and the Audubon House and Gardens. 

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Nantucket Island

Nantucket Island

 

You will enjoy your visit to an island Native American called “Far Away Lang.”  just 30 miles away from the mainland, Nantucket Island is a unique outpost of culture and tradition, stretching back in time to the 17th century.  Ferry across the sparkling waters of Nantucket Sound and enjoy a full day to discover the local treasures:  Quaker inspired architectural on cobblestoned main Street, the busting harbor, wide sandy beaches and more.  Your included Museum passport grants you access to the best museums and historic  homes. 

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Boston-Old Sturbridge Village

Old Sturbridge Village

 

Head west to Old Sturbridge village, a recreated new England village of the 1830s.  explore more than 40 restored buildings typical of early American architecture, and observe costumed interpreters demonstrating the activities of early 19th-century New Englanders. 

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