Big cities and small historic towns top the list of most popular places to visit in the United States, according to the votes of the travel site, TripAdvisor. Here’s a look at TripAdvisor’s Top 5 most popular travel destinations in America!

1,New York City

More than 50 million people visit New York City every year. The five boroughs – or districts  of New York have some of the most easily recognized attractions in the world. Visitors on a budget can take a free boat from Manhattan to Staten Island for a great view of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline.

2, Chicago, Illinois

America’s third-largest city offers world-class museums, sporting events and iconic architecture – including Willis Tower, America’s tallest building. The Midwest city is also known for comedy. The Second City theater is where many famous comedians get their start.

3,Charleston, South Carolina

The coastal city has a very rich history. The Civil War began at its waterfront, at Fort Sumter, which visitors can explore. But present-day Charleston has a lot to offer, too. Conde Nast Traveler voted it the number one U.S. city, for its beautiful architecture, food, and friendly people.

4, Las Vegas, Nevada

The desert city of Las Vegas is known around the world for its casinos and bright lights. Visitors stay at world-class hotels, eat at top chefs’ restaurants, and usually see a wonderful show or concert.

5, Seattle, Washington

Visitors to the West Coast city of Seattle will find the iconic Space Needle, the world’s first Starbucks, and Pike Place Market, one of the oldest and most famous farmers markets in the country. The Space Needle was built in 1962 for the World’s Fair. Riding up to the top provides views of the nearby mountains.

Welcome to Holker Hall & Gardens

Visitor Information

How to Get to Holker

By Car： Follow brown signs an A590 from JB6, M6.Approximale travel times: Windermere-20 minutes, Kendal-25 minutes, Lancaster-45 minutes, Manchester-I hour 30 minutes.z.x.xk

By Rail: The nearest station is Cark-in-Cartmel with trains to Carnforth, Lancaster Preston for connections to major cities & airports.

Opening Times

Sunday-Friday (closed on Saturday)11:00 am-4:00pm,30 March-2nd November.

Admission Charges

Hall & Gardens                Gardens

Adults:              £12.00                                £8.00

Groups              £9                                       £5.5

Producers:  Market 13th April

Join us to taste a variety of fresh local food and drinks. Meet the producers and get some excellent recipe ideas.

Holker Garden Festival 30th May

    The event celebrate its 22^nd anniversary with a great show of the very best of gardening,  making it one of the most popular events in gardening.

National Garden Day 28th August

Holker once again opens is gardens in aid of the disadvantaged. For just a small donation you can take a tour with our garden guide.

Winter Market 8th November

This is an event for all the family. Wander among a variety of shops selling gifs while enjoying a live music show and nice street entertainment.

Active New Zealand

Adventure tours in New Zealand and South America

Website: www.activenewzealand.com

Phone:1-800-661-9073

Destinations: South Pacific, New Zealand, South America, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Costa Rica

Activities: Bicycling, Mountain, Road, Cross-Country/Touring, Sea-kayaking, Hiking & Trekking, Backpacking, Exploring, Day hiking, Family, Scuba & Snorkeling, Rainforest, Wildlife, Walking

Adventure Life

Exceptional travel in Latin America and Antarctica

Website: www.adventure-life.com

Phone:1-800-344-6118

Destinations: Antarctica, South America, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Central America, Belize, Costa Rica, Panama

Activities: Kayaking, Rafting, Sea-kayaking, Hiking & Trekking, Backpacking, Exploring, Day hiking, Multisport, Cultural, Archaeological, Historical, Scuba & Snorkeling, Nature, Rainforest, Wildlife, Eco-focused, Culture-focused, Expedition Cruising

Adventure Spirit / Travel Network

Adventure tour operator + Travel agency

Website:www.worldadventures.travel

Phone: 800-492-0257

Destinations: Asia, Europe, South Pacific, Antarctica, Africa, South America, North America

Activities: Bicycling, Paddlesport, Snowsport, Hiking & Trekking, Caving, Family, Multisport, Cultural, Beach & Watersport, Scuba & Snorkeling, Nature, Photography, Safari, Geotourism, Fishing & Fishing Lodges, Sailing & Cruise, Expedition Cruising, Space, Educational, Walking, Horseback/Dude Ranch, Self-Drive, Around the World Tours

A tour starting in New York City is a great way to see the USA

New York to Miami Tour

    "This tour is just fantastic．Don′t miss it out!Starting in wonderful New York with a great guider tour, we were introduced to the city．"

    Destinations：New York City，Chicago，Miami

    Age：18 to 65

    Starts/Ends in：New York City/Miami

    Tour type：Private& Custom tour in USA

    Price per day：$244

Road Trip USA

    24﹣day discovery tour through New York City，Philadelphia,Washington DC and 18 other destinations in USA

    Destinations：21 destinations in USA

    Age：18 to 39

    Starts/Ends in：New York City/Los Angeles

    Tour type：Discovery tour in USA

    Price per day：$143

Southerner

    21﹣day discovery tour through New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and 14 other destinations in USA

    Destinations：17destinations in USA

    Age：18 to 38

    Starts/Ends in：New York City/Los Angeles

    Tour type：Discovery tour in USA

    Price per day：$112

America the Beautiful

"Fantastic tour company! I absolutely loved my American tour. It was the trip of a lifetime!"

    Destinations:17 destinations in USA

    Age:5 to 80

    Starts/Ends in：New York City/Los Angeles

    Tour type：Sightseeing tour in USA

    Price per day：$294

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People who like travelling have their reasons. They believe that travelling can help them expand their field of view，especially in the geographical and historical sense. They also think that touring will give them more chances to enjoy different kinds of food and experience newthings that would never be brought by other activities. But those who dislike travelling also have some reasons.

Travelling, in my opinion，does more good than harm. Most importantly，it broadens(使扩大)our mind. We can get in touch with other civilizations(文明), cultures, customs and ideas.

 Through history, most people travelled because of necessity(必要性)－not for pleasure. People travelled just in order to remain alive. They searched for food to eat or places to live in. They sometimes ran away from enemies. This is not to say that no one ever travelled just for fun of it. In ancient times, for example, rich Romans travelled all the ways to Greece to take part in the Olympic Games, and festivals. Of course, some people decided to travel just out of curiosity(好奇心).They wanted to find out what it looked like beyond the horizon(地平线). Also business travel has been going on for centuries. Traders could not only make money but also learn to speak several languages and be introduced to different cultures.

So, travelling does enrich our mind and draw new ideas to us. There is no doubt that we can get much from it.

 Is there really a place that you have a strong desire to visit, whatever the cost? If so, you’re in my shoes. The following places are most probably your best choices.

Milford Sound

    It’s one of New Zealand’s largest fjords(海峡). Tourists will go boating along a river that moves into small lakes. It is a better choice for hiking lovers who can enjoy some of the most beautiful scenes in the world. Adventurers can feel like explorers who have stepped into a hidden world. The natural beauty here is enough to make one realize the true magnificence of our world.

The Rainbow Mountains

    These geographic wonders look as if they were painted with a big paintbrush. The bright colors stand in big contrast to the near greenery. As wild as it is, these mountains are a part of our world. One can find them in China’s Danxia Landform Geological Park. The colors do exist in the real world. You can see the natural beauty of these mountains there.

Bora

    This Polynesian place offers one the chance to live like a native Polynesian. The clear open sky and the calm waters offer one the unique opportunity to observe different sea life with little difficulty.

Galapagos Islands

    The Islands consist of 13 volcanic islands and six smaller islands. Although known for Darwin’s visit, they’re more attractive than one might imagine. There are 900 species of animals on these islands. 200 of these species are special to the Galapagos which attract more travelers to this place.

Lake Bed

    Lake Bed is a rich green in the summer and becomes a frozen beauty in winter. If you want to live out your own real life, Lake Bed is a good choice. Lake Bed rests high in the Alps of Slovenia, where the air is clear. Many tourists will go to this location for boating to be away from the hot weather or watching the snow.

Shanghai Disneyland: Attractions and Tips

Welcome to a never-before-seen world of wonder where you can arouse the magical dream within your heart. This is Shanghai Disneyland, a fun experience filled with creativity, adventure and thrills for guests of all ages! Set your sights on Enchanted Storybook Castle -- the largest Disney castle on the planet -- and then get ready to explore as you discover 6 unique and unforgettable lands: Mickey Avenue, Gardens of Imagination, Fantasyland, Adventure Isle, Treasure Cove and Tomorrow land.

Opening Hours

Ticket Booking

Visitors can book tickets on the official website or mobile app of the park or by calling 400-180-0000 / 86-21-31580000. They can also follow the official Wechat account ShanghaiDisneyResort to book a ticket. Of course, tickets can be bought at the entrance, but there may be a long queue. Visitors need to show passports or ID cards to book tickets and enter.

Five Things You Shouldn’t Miss

 TRON Lightcycle Power Run

Pirates of the Caribbean Battle for the Sunken Treasure

 “Mickey’s Storybook Express” Parade

Enchanted Storybook Castle

Broadway-style show The Lion King

Special Recommendation

The cartoon characters Judy and Nick in Zootopia, the animated movie whose box office hit $1 billion globally in 2016, will be added to Disney’s signature “Mickey’s Storybook Express” Parade, said Robert Iger, the president and CEO of Walt Disney.

Things to Remember

Only well-packaged food and water are allowed.

Selfie sticks, large tripods, folding chairs, and large luggage are banned.

Visitors above 16 should not be dressed in cartoon, movie and comic costumes.

Disney Fastpass tickets for free can save you from waiting in a long queue.

Comfortable sneakers are strongly recommended for a long walk during the day.

Animals are not allowed to enter as well, excluding guide dogs.

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What day is supposed to be the busiest day according to the passage?

It can be concluded from the last part of the passage that ______.

There is no better way to enjoy Scottish traditions than going fishing and tasting a little whisky（威士忌）at a quiet place like the Inverlochy Castle.When Queen Victoria visited the castle in 1873 she wrote in her diary,"I never saw a lovelier spot."And she didnˈt even go fishing.

Scotland is not easily defined（定义）.In certain moments,this quiet land of lakes and grasses and mountains changes before your very eyes.When evening gently sweeps the hillside into orange light,the rivers,teeming with fish, can turn into streams of gold.As you settle down with just a fishing pole and a basket on the hank of River Orchy, near the Inverlochy castle,any frustration（烦恼）will float away as gently as the circling water.Itˈs just you and purple, pink,white flowers,seeking a perfect harmony.If you are a new comer to fishing,learning the basics from a fishing guide may leave you with a lifetimeˈs fun.For many,fishing is more than a sport;it is an art.

Scotland offers interesting places where you can rest after a long dayˈs fishing.Set against wild mountain and hidden behind woodland,the beautiful Inverlochy Castle Hotel below the Nevis is a perfect place to see the beauty of Scotlandˈs mountains.Ben Nevis is the highest of all British mountains,and reaching its 1342-metre top is a challenge. But itˈs not just what goes up that matters;what comes down is unique（独一无二的）.More than 900 metres high,on the mountainˈs north face,lies an all-important source of pure water.Its name comes from the Gaelic language "usquebaugh" or "water of life";and it is the single most important ingredient （原料）in Scotlandˈs best known drink, whisky.