Kevin Cowherd's Trading Places: Baltimore vs. Nashville -- tourist attractions
Today we compare various tourist attractions in Nashville with those in Baltimore.

History attractions prepare for inaugural in D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Presidents are ?in? again, and that means Washington is a hot spot. With Barack Obama moving into the White House next month and the ongoing celebration of Abraham Lincoln?s life, the nation's capital and its many tourism sites have been thrust into the spotlight.

County's attractions, festivals draw tourists
Just how many tourists come to Monroe County each year? John Patterson, head of the county's Convention & Tourism Bureau, said Wednesday that his estimates are that 20 million visitors stop by the county each year, pumping in half of a billion dollars in the state's economy.

Disney's Space Mountain to close for renovations
ORLANDO, Fla.---- Space Mountain -- one of Walt Disney World's most iconic attractions -- will be closing this spring for a makeover. Disney said Wednesday the ride in Orlando, Florida, will close April 19 so the 34-year-old attraction can be refurbished.

Disney's Space Mountain to close for renovations
Space Mountain ? one of Walt Disney World's most iconic attractions ? will be closing this spring for a makeover.

Silver Stick Visitors Guide: Food, drinks & attractions
Click on green pin points for kid-friendly venues, red pin points for adult-friendly spots and yellow pin points for area attractions.

Signage is a tough issue for attractions
UNL Journalism student SCOTTSBLUFF - Successful tourism requires solid attractions, but an attraction isn't good enough if tourists can't find it.

Walt Disney World's Space Mountain closing for 'refreshment' on April 19
One of the more iconic attractions at Walt Disney World is getting a makeover.

Disney's Space Mountain will close for a makeover
One of Walt Disney World's iconic attractions is getting a makeover.

Disney's Space Mountain to close for renovations
(AP:ORLANDO, Fla.) Space Mountain _ one of Walt Disney World's most iconic attractions _ will be closing this spring for a makeover. Disney said Wednesday the ride in Orlando, Florida, will close April 19 so the 34-year-old attraction can be refurbished.

Disney's Space Mountain To Get Renovations
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Space Mountain -- one of Walt Disney World's most iconic attractions -- will be closing this spring for a makeover. Disney reported Wednesday that the Magic Kingdom ride will close April 19 so that the 34-year-old attraction can be freshened up.

Navy Pier hosts WinterFest
CHICAGO -- Navy Pier hosts the Eighth Annual Bank of America Winter WonderFest now through Jan. 4. The indoor festival at the shopping/entertainment center features visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus, 750,000 lights, 25,000 ornaments, indoor ice skating and new attractions and entertainment encompassing 170,000 square feet. | Festival calendar

Yerba Buena boasts fun attractions, gorgeous plant life in your backyard
The Sister Cities Gardens features plantings from each of San Francisco?s sister cities; among the contributions are specimens from Italy, Greece, Israel and China.

What's new in Kansas City in 2009
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kansas City is hoping to entice visitors this year with some new attractions and important milestone anniversaries.

Disney's Space Mountain About To Get A Makeover
Walt Disney World's Space Mountain, one of the theme park's most popular attractions is about to get a makeover. Disney reported Wednesday that the Magic Kingdom ride will close April 19th so that the 34-year-old attraction can be freshened up.

Unique Arkansas vacation options
Last week, we featured Central Arkansas attractions for those hoping to save money this year on family vacation planning. Gas prices are already starting to creep back up again and economists say they could be as high as $3 a gallon by summer. If this holds true, then many families will want to keep their summer vacation planning as close to home as possible. So, this week, we look at ...

Disney's Space Mountain to seek makeover
Space Mountain -- one of Walt Disney World's most iconic attractions -- will be closing this spring for a makeover. Disney said the Magic Kingdom ride will close April 19 so that the 34-year-old attraction can be freshened up. Park officials expect the ride to reopen later in the year, but no date has been set.

Space Mountain to get a makeover in Florida
Space Mountain one of Walt Disney World's most iconic attractions will be closing this spring for a makeover.

North datebook 1/08
Redlands Market Night takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays on State Street in the downtown area. Attractions include fresh produce, vendors, arts and crafts, and children's activities.

History Attractions Prep For Inaugural
With Barack Obama moving into the White House and the ongoing celebration of Abraham Lincoln's life, the nation's capital and its many tourism sites have been thrust into the spotlight.