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Choose your own adventure: - Explore Wisconsin’s most-visited state park - Take in the circus in the Ringling Brothers’ hometown  - Stroll through a historic downtown straight out of a Rockwell portrait. If you visit Baraboo, you won’t have to choose. But you might not be able to do it all in one day. Devil’s Lake State Park lies just south of town, affording breathtaking views of the Baraboo Range for those willing to hike the top of the bluff. While hikers and climbers navigate the rocks, paddlers and swimmers glide through the tranquil waters below. Devil’s Lake is an ideal spot to camp, but make your reservation early! Baraboo was the site of the Ringlings’ first circus performance more than a century ago, and the show goes on daily each summer at Circus World. Located on the riverbanks where the circus impresarios launched their touring show, Circus World presents two big top shows daily. On June 14, Baraboo will celebrate its circus heritage with a Big Top Parade through the downtown streets. Those very streets are home to an eclectic array of specialty shops and restaurants. Downtown Baraboo’s architecture makes it a historic site, but its enticing selection of destinations – from a toy store to a day spa to an old-fashioned soda fountain – make it a bustling business district. If you find yourself parched after a long day of hiking, shopping or cheering on circus performers, Baraboo has you covered. This community is home to three wineries, two breweries and an award-winning distillery. Not to mention Baraboo Oktoberfest, which takes place at Circus World on the second-to-last Saturday of September. Which adventures(s) might you choose? The good news is you can choose them all. The bad news is that you just might need to spend an entire weekend. Check us out online and visit us soon! https://baraboo.com/

Since opening day in September 1996, the Double Eagle Hotel and Casino has been a long-standing mainstay attraction of the Cripple Creek area of Colorado. Unlike many other Colorado casinos in Cripple Creek and Blackhawk, Double Eagle went to great lengths to ensure their destination was built in accordance with the strictest historical preservation standards so they could enhance the beauty of the town’s Historic District in more than one way.  Double Eagle was the first “Vegas Style Casino” in all of Colorado when opened. If you've ever been to Vegas before, then you know exactly what we mean. At Double Eagle, you’ll be dazzled by high arched ceilings, pristine casino floors, spectacles of vibrant colored lights, plenty of exhilarating slot machines, on-demand alcoholic beverages, outstanding customer service, and so much more. They wanted to bring the essence of Las Vegas to this old cowboy town, and they have achieved that goal. In fact, many visitors have called Double Eagle a “mini-Vegas hotel and casino!”  For the past few decades, the Double Eagle Hotel and Casino has welcomed hundreds of thousands of players with open arms. You’ll enjoy a luxurious stay in one of their 158 recently remodeled hotel rooms and you’ll be a short elevator ride away from hundreds of unique slot machines and games. And with their Premier Club, you can take advantage of discounted meals, comped drinks, seasonal gaming promotions, and much more.  Thanks to a centralized location in the historic district, their just minutes away from all the local hotspots and attractions of our mountain town. Whether you’re interested in regional history or looking for jaw-dropping tourist sights, their staff will help you find all the local activities that speak to you. At Double Eagle Hotel and Casino, they salute our veterans and active military members every day. All active and retired members get $5.00 of CasinoPlay credits every day at the casino. Simply present your Premier Club card and your military ID at the Front Desk, and they'll load your card with your CasinoPlay credits. Eligible members can only redeem their offer once every 24 hours.  Ready to book your stay at one of the best Colorado casinos? Come to the historic Double Eagle and they'll go the extra mile for you during your stay. https://www.decasino.com/      

THESE are the tours you've heard about!  For over 30 years, Haunted History Tours has been offering a host of paranormal and historical tours of the New Orleans French Quarter and Garden District. Recommended by The TRAVEL Channel as..."New Orleans #1 Tour Company. A MUST DO!", Haunted History tends to leave tour participants with a 'WOW' experience with each and every tour.   The popular tour company offers several 5 Star Tours, daily and nightly. Ghost, Vampire, Voodoo, Cemetery, True Crime, and Pub Crawls are but a few of the available options.  Both walking tours as well as bus tours are offered on the company's website, www.HauntedHistoryTours.com.  Haunted History is also the company that literally wrote the book. 'New Orleans Ghosts, Voodoo, & Vampires' has been a local best seller for years and is offered through the company's website.   A tour company is only as good as the guides it employs.  Haunted History tour guides are the best in the business, constantly drawing rave Five Star reviews.  Make no mistake!  If it isn't a HAUNTED HISTORY TOUR, it's not the original.  To book your tour, visit the company's website or call the reservation desk at (504) 861-2727.  And while on tour, take lots of pictures. Many tour guests have captured paranormal activity in their photos!

“Alaska small boat cruises” and “Small Alaska Cruise Ship” are terms that the “mid-size” cruise ships have adopted to describe their Alaska Inside Passage cruises and cruise boats carrying 40-80 passengers. But, there is a real difference between the Alaska cruise experience and “up close wildlife viewing” that these boats offer compared to the relaxed cruising atmosphere and intimate wildlife encounters we have onboard the Discovery. In most of the places that we visit even 20 people seems like a crowd for an Alaska cruise and it is a well known fact that your chances of seeing wildlife are better in smaller groups. The glow of filtered light on mahogany paneling sets the mood to one of relaxation. Picture windows offer panoramic views from every room. Discovery has 4 spacious common areas (Main Salon, separate Dining Salon, Forward Lounge and Fantail). There is plenty of room to gather as a group but you can always find a quiet space to read or catch up on your journal. Staterooms The yacht has 6 nicely appointed guest cabins with comfortable beds, opening portholes, vanity/sink and space to store your belongings. Two heads and showers are shared (a third head is located on the upper deck) and a furnace heating system keeps the boat nice and warm. Guest cabins are separate from crew quarters and battery power is used at night so all is quiet. On Deck Discovery’s open bow is a popular place to sit and an ideal stage for wildlife viewing. Wide, covered side decks allow uninterrupted access all around the boat and the Fantail (like a sun room, aft) provides additional space and undercover seating.  The Toys Discovery carries two Boston Whalers (skiffs), four stable kayaks, crab pots, shrimp pots and salt water fishing gear, for the best fishing in AK. The boat is outfitted with TV, Stereo, Satellite Radio and has a large library of books from the latest novel to informational books on Classic Yachts, Cruising in Alaska, Canada, the San Juan Islands and any wildlife in between. We have it all if you are looking for a intimate and small cruise ship to go from Alaska to Washington and Canada! Come see the difference! We look forward to welcoming you!  https://alaskacharters.com/