This is the real jewel of Toronto's waterfront, located right at the southern tip of the city, and sprawling for several kilometers along the water. There is no admission to Harbourfront because the green parkland of grass and trees is completely open to the public. This is also an area of the arts (ie. The DuMaurier Theatre Centre, the Premiere Dance Theatre), as well as arts and crafts - the public can wander through the York Quay and watch artisans fashion clay pots and glass sculptures from fiery ovens - and restaurants, cafes and bars.
This is also where you find roller blade and bike rentals along with summer sailing lessons. However, the area has become known for its amazingly successful 'Rhythms of the World' Weekends, an 11 week series of theme weekends featuring music, dance, film, crafts and food of various cultures and styles, all centered around the lively 'Pier Parties' under the massive outdoor tent over the Molson Stage. These include the JVC Jazz Weekend, the Great Canadian Blues and BBQ Festival, the Divas and Dreads Caribbean collection and the ever popular, always crowded Hot & Spicy Food Festival with Tobasco-tinged Cajun cooking and Indo-Caribbean spicy delicacies designed to clear your sinuses and dramatically increase the intake of your choice of cold beverage.
From
patriotic themed accommodations to European styled hotels, Washington D.C.
offers a host of lodging options. For instance, the Crowne Plaza is a four-star, deluxe hotel
located in Franklin Square, just a few blocks from the White House. Downtown Washington D.C. offers a wide
range of hotels to choose from. ....more
Most families travel to Orlando to visit the numerous theme parks and
attractions that abound in the area. After a long day of walking and
standing in lines at a busy theme park, coming back for to the hotel pool
can be a fantastic way to unwind, relax and cool off.
