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Attractions
Cultural
Attractions
Natural
Attractions
Entertainment
Attractions
Events
Recreation
Historical
Sites
Landscape
Megaevents
Sightseeing
Theme Parks
Community
Events
Golf
Amusement
Parks
Architectural
Sites
Seascape
Swimming
Parks
Festivals
Architecture
Casinos
Cuisine
Religious
Events
Tennis
Mountains
Cinemas
Monuments
Sports
Events
Flora
Hiking
Industrial
Sites
Shopping
Facilities
Fauna
Biking
Trade
Events
Museums
Snow Sports
Performing
Arts Centers
Coasts
Ethnic
Corporate
Concerts
Islands
Sports
Complexes
Figure 8.2
Theater
Overview of
attractions.
Natural attractions are the ''mainsprings'' thatdrivemanypeopletotravel.Thegreatnationalparksof
the United States and other countries, such as those in Canada, India, Australia, and Japan, are examples.
National forests in the United States attract millions of recreationists. State parks exist in many areas that
have tourist appeal. The same is true for botanical, zoological, mountain, and seaside parks. Thus, these
natural wonders lure travelers to enjoy the natural beauty, recreation, and inspiration that they provide.
Heritage attractions (such as historic sites) and prehistoric and archaeological sites (such as the
ancient monuments of Egypt, Greece, Israel, Turkey, Indonesia, India, Mexico, and Peru) also have
appeal for those inspired to learn more about contemporary and long-vanished civilizations.
Recreation attractions maintain and provide access to indoor and outdoor facilities where people
can participate in sports and other recreational activities. Examples include swimming pools, bowling
alleys, ice skating rinks, golf courses, ski resorts, hiking trails, bicycle paths, and marinas. Times Square
in New York, Fisherman
s Wharf in San Francisco, and Navy Pier in Chicago combine the appeal of a
large city with shopping, dining, culture, and entertainment to attract millions of visitors each year.
Commercial attractions are retail operations dealing in gifts, handcrafted goods, art, and souvenirs
that attract tourists. Recent surveys show that shopping is the number-one activity participated in by
both domestic and international visitors.
Industrial attractions cannot be overlooked. Wineries and breweries have long been tourist
attractions. Factory tours are growing in number, and manufacturers have developed elaborate
facilities to handle tourists. An example is the Waterford Crystal Factory in Ireland, which houses a
world-class crystal museum. The vast oil sands mining operations in Northern Alberta, Canada, now
attracts many visitors for both professional and personal reasons.
Great modern cities with their cultural treasures of many sorts provide powerful attractions to
millions of visitors each year. Sightseeing tours are provided in most cities, giving easy access to the
city
'
s attractions. Theaters, museums, special buildings, zoos, aquariums, cultural events, festivals,
shopping, and dining are some of the appealing destinations.
Entertainment has become a powerful magnet. Musical entertainment has put Nashville,
Tennessee, and Branson, Missouri, on the map.
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