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Friday, January 29, 2010

sky touching towers of albany

Albany is the capital of New York. Albany city is the vibrant city, workers work in the bar and restaurant after the working hours. Erie Canal and fort orange are the famous places to represent Albany. Following are the places to see in the Albany

New York State capitol-Sitting majestically atop Albany's State Street hill, the New York State Capitol has served as the seat of government for New York since the 1880s. The building is a marvel of late 19th century architectural grandeur. Under the direction of five architects, the Capitol was built by hand of solid masonry over a period of 25 years. When Governor Theodore Roosevelt declared the Capitol complete in 1899, its cost had exceeded twenty-five million dollars. Holiday inn Albany is a cheap and discounted hotel in Albany.

Empire state plaza-It lies between the New York State Capitol building and the New York State Museum. While many critics have found that the Plaza is architecturally intimidating, at best, it can be quite beautiful. Free concerts are often held on the plaza during the summer, ranging from Blues Festivals to Rock concerts. And the Fourth of July fireworks are spectacular.

Corning tower observation deck-from the 42nd floor we can see the whole Albany as well as the foot hills of Adirondacks, the Catskills, and the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts.

Washington park- in the middle of the park there is a playhouse where whole summer music is played. Tulip festival is organized. In this the whole park is decorated with the tulip flowers. There are many cheap hotels in Albany. One should select a hotel from these hotels. They provide best services world wide at cheap and discounted prices.

Lark Street- it is considered as the NYC’s east village. Lark Street is full of Albany youth culture and it is must to see. Lark Street is between Washington Park and the Empire State Plaza, and the region between the plaza and park is attractive and suggestive of Albany's better days. In September, Lark Street is the site of one of Albany's most treasured events called "Larkfest", when Lark Street is closed off between Washington and Madison creating a very well attended and popular street fair.

Thursday, January 28, 2010

San Jacinto state historical park,houston

Visit these places of Houston. These are very beautiful places of Houston.

San Jacinto state historical park-This is the battleground where Texas won its independence from Mexico in 1836. After the Alamo, General Santa Anna's large force chased Sam Houston's small army across Texas and was soundly defeated at this site. A limestone and concrete monument rises 570 feet above the coastal flatlands to pay tribute to the historical event. At the base of the monument you will find the Museum of Texas History, and the Battleship Texas is berthed in the ship channel at the edge of the park. For staying in Houston select only cheap hotels such as Marriott Houston. This type of hotel provide best services world wide at cheap prices.

Texas Seaport Museum and Elissa-Cruise into this harbor and enjoy a trip back to the 19th century. This is the home of "The Elissa," a Scottish sailing vessel built in 1877. She took part in the bi-centennial parade to New York City Harbor July 4th, 1976, and still takes a voyage now and then. The museum features computerized information about the 125,000+ immigrants who entered Texas through the Port of Galveston. You might find that a relative of yours once walked the same deck. You will also find assorted maritime exhibits and two screens that show exciting sea films throughout the day. Some of the hotels in Houston are cheap and provide best services worldwide.

Sam Houston park-Beneath the towering buildings of downtown, you will find numerous houses from various times in Texas history. There is a log cabin from the days before Texas was a republic, a house built during the early years of Texas Independence and other homes from the 1800s and early 1900s. Hourly Heritage Society tours will take you through a museum, tearoom, the Yesteryear Shop and the Frontier Trading Gift Shop. The park itself is large, green and peaceful. The experience is like walking through a little slice of heaven in the middle of the downtown chaos. Busy downtowners relax here whenever they get a chance.