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Über das Reiseziel: Hyannis ist das größte der sieben Dörfer in der Stadt Barnstable im US-Bundesstaat Massachusetts. Es ist der Handels- und Verkehrsknotenpunkt von Cape Cod und wurde bei der Volkszählung von 1990 als Stadtgebiet ausgewiesen. Aus diesem Grund bezeichnen viele Hyannis als die "Hauptstadt des Kaps". Es enthält einen Großteil der Büros in Barnstable Town und zwei wichtige Einkaufsviertel: die historische Innenstadt von Main Street und das Geschäftsviertel Route 132, einschließlich Cape Cod Mall und Independence Park, dem Hauptsitz von Cape Cod Potato Chips. Das Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis ist das größte auf Cape Cod. Hyannis ist ein wichtiges Touristenziel und die wichtigste Verbindung zwischen Fähre und allgemeiner Luftfahrt für Passagiere und Fracht nach Nantucket Island. Hyannis bietet auch sekundären Passagierzugang zur Insel Martha's Vineyard. Der primäre Passagierzugang zu Martha's Vineyard befindet sich in Woods Hole, einem Dorf in der nahe gelegenen Stadt Falmouth. Aufgrund seines großen natürlichen Hafens ist Hyannis nach Provincetown der größte Freizeitboot- und zweitgrößte kommerzielle Fischereihafen auf Cape Cod. Das Dorf ist der Namensgeber des ehemaligen US-Marineschiffs USS Hyannis (YTB-817).

Über das Reiseziel: Niagara Falls is in the Niagara Frontier region of New York State. The Niagara Falls consist of three sections. The large Canadian falls are also known as the Horseshoe Falls. They are separated by Goat Island from the American Falls, which are separated by a small island at their south end, from the narrow Bridal Veil falls. Each side of the falls offers a different perspective, and it is always best to visit both sides to maximize your experience. The American side gives a side-on view of the American Falls, and an observation point only 20 yards from the top of the falls. Although the Canadian side is touted for having the best view, the American side is a State Park, the oldest in the nation, so efforts have been made to preserve the natural beauty of the area and prevent the kind of commercialization that you'll find on the Canadian side. Visitors looking to experience the falls as a natural wonder will appreciate this side of the Falls and, moreover, there are a number of attractions designed to give different experiences of the falls such as the Cave of the Winds, the Maid of the Mist, the Niagara Gorge Discovery Center and the possibility to enjoy a helicopter ride over the falls. Stay a night and see the night view of the Niagara Falls. It is equally beautiful.

Über das Reiseziel: Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. Located along the Potomac River on the country's East Coast, the District is under the exclusive jurisdiction of the United States Congress and is therefore not a part of any U.S. state. The White House, symbolically the most important building of the country, is where US Presidents have lived and worked for more than 200 years. Dominating the Washington DC skyline stands the Washington Monument. It is dedicated to the first US President George Washington. Recognized around the world and a remarkable neoclassical landmark, The Capitol is where the US Senate and House of Representatives meet. The National Cathedral is the most well-known US cathedral. This beautiful building has been the site for many national memorial services. Among the country's most important institutions, the Supreme Court offers tours to learn about its history and inner workings. Dedicated to Abraham Lincoln, the Lincoln Memorial was completed in 1922 and it is modelled after Greek temples. The magnificent Library of Congress is the largest library in the world and houses approximately 90 million archives materials. The Jefferson Memorial is modelled after Rome's Pantheon and is dedicated to Thomas Jefferson, third US President and one of the Founding Fathers. D.C. shed its former reputation as a boring and dangerous city and it now has shopping, dining, and nightlife befitting a world-class metropolis. Travellers will find the city new, exciting, and decidedly cosmopolitan and international.

Über das Reiseziel: Philadelphia is the largest city in the state of Pennsylvania, the second largest city on the East Coast of the United States, and the fifth-most-populous city in the United States. It is located in the North-eastern United States along the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers, and it is the only consolidated city-county in Pennsylvania. At Franklin Court we find the Christ Church Burial Ground, another famous landmark, where Ben Franklin and four other signers of the Declaration of Independence were laid to rest. The Congress Hall was home of the first Congress. On top of that, George Washington and John Adams were inaugurated here, and the Bill of Rights was ratified right inside. Philadelphia's most famous attraction, the Liberty Bell was rung to commemorate the hearing of the Declaration of Independence on 1776. The Bell weighs 2,000 pounds, which may not be apparent by looking at it. Philadelphia is a spectacular city to visit. It is welcoming and loaded with history and has a great mixture of old and new and of historic and modern. There are many sites, restaurants, clubs, and museums to keep you busy, along with several open space parks dotting the centre and, of course, the rivers, which add to the serenity of this vibrant city.

Über das Reiseziel: New York City is an international metropolis built on the shoulders of immigrants and their descendants. New York City is home to eight million people, and the city receives more than 50 million visitors per year. Your New York City tour should include sampling the food of hundreds of different cultures, and you can explore it easily on foot, by taxi, or via the famous subway system. A gift from the French people to the American people, the Statue of Liberty is a universal symbol of freedom and the city’s most famous landmark. Wall Street acts as the heart of big business being the home of the New York Stock Exchange. The Empire State Building looms over the Big Apple as the second-tallest building in the city, with the nearby Chrysler Building also dominates the landscape. Nearby is the headquarters of United Nations overlooking the East River and Grand Central Terminal, one of the busiest train stations in the world. No New York sightseeing is complete without a visit to Times Square. Take in its billboards, its many people, and its food, then cross over to Central Park, which comprises 850 acres of lakes and meadows, where to get away from the city buzz. You also have your pick of art and history museums, as well as the Reflecting Absence Memorial and Museum, where you can pay your respects to the victims of 9/11. Even though Manhattan houses most of the city’s landmarks, each of the districts of the city has its unique and distinctive personality worth exploring. From the historic streets of Brooklyn to Queens’s international cuisine, there is something for every type of person in the city. Most of all, New York is a city to have fun and indulge oneself. So, enjoy yourself, and get ready to take a bite out of the Big Apple. New York City has everything for everyone: architecture, art, cuisine, entertainment, shopping. It's all here.