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What's New in The BrandUSA-Ad-V1-1.02.pdf 1 16/08/2016 5:45 pm WHAT’S NEW IN THE USA IMAGERY AMYGDALA Let these recent debuts inspire you to start planning FLOW TRAILS DEBUT your next adventure. Mountain biking enthusiasts are flocking to new “flow” trails throughout the USA. Those with an adventurous spirit tackle the trails without fear, careening at high speeds MARKET SOCCER through hairpin turns. Among the newest is the Big Marsh Bike Park, a EXPANSION STADIUMS neglected steel mill that was turned Seattle, Washington Atlanta, Georgia, into an eco-recreation site, 20 minutes For the first time in 40 years, the and Orlando, Florida south of the Chicago Loop. The historic Pike Place Market on the Divinity Flow Trail opened just last Puget Sound is expanding; the Watch the Orlando City Major year in Durango, Colorado, following Market Front public plaza opening League Soccer team and its the new Teaser and Happy Hour trails in Crested Butte, Colorado. Other flow C in June 2017 includes 47 new stalls sister club, the Orlando Pride for local artists and vendors. A National Women’s Soccer parks attracting attention include M new aerial ride at Pier 57 and an League team, in their new Little Switzerland in Wisconsin and Y expanded Seattle Aquarium are two 25,500-seat stadium, which Thunder Mountain in Massachusetts. more new reasons to visit. was built to amplify the crowd CM VisitTheUSA.com.au/Seattle noise. Afterward, celebrate with MY other fans in the downtown bar district a short walk away. ROCK ’N’ ROLL CY The Atlanta United Football Memphis, Tennessee CMY FAMOUS BOARDWALK Club will share the retractable- roof Mercedes-Benz Stadium The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s life, K Santa Cruz, California with the National Football music, career and cars will be on full How do you improve on the Santa League’s Atlanta Falcons along display with the opening of Elvis Cruz Beach Boardwalk, a seaside with concerts and other Presley’s Memphis, a $45 million amusement park that is one of the entertainment events. The first entertainment complex across from top northern California attractions? sporting event in the 71,000- the late entertainer’s mansion. Spend Put $12 million into a project seat stadium will be an Atlanta the night at the Guest House at that adds games, concessions United match July 30. Socialize Graceland, a new luxury resort that and attractions to the historic and enjoy pre- and post-match replaced the old Heartbreak Hotel. 1904 boardwalk while enhancing festivities at the Fan Village. Stay in one of 20 VIP suites designed entrances, walkways and rides. by Elvis’ wife, Priscilla Presley. VisitTheUSA.com.au/Georgia, VisitTheUSA.com.au/California VisitTheUSA.com.au/Florida VisitTheUSA.com.au/Memphis SOMETIMES YOU NEED TO UNPLUG TO RECHARGE Explore the USA with Expedia www.expedia.com.au/visittheusa Photos from top to bottom: mountain biking in Durango, Colorado; Mercedes-Benz MERCEDES-BENZ STADIUM Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia 2 SEE HOW FAR YOU CAN GO VisitTheUSA.com.au 3 Fuel Your Dreams Find out why California has the perfect climate for adventure. With a landscape as diverse as it is vast, attractions in seaside towns such as Pismo Beach, a crater rim or soak in a naturally heated spring. Carmel, Monterey and Santa Cruz. Wrap your trip Locals love Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve, there’s no better place to enjoy fresh air with a trolley ride through San Francisco, one of the near Yosemite National Park, for its Mars-like than California. Where else can you find an USA’s most colourful and culturally significant cities. landscape and 1,000-year-old lake that’s 2.5 times saltier than the ocean. Expansive views of the Sierra outdoor playground comprised of deserts, Nevada Mountains to one side and the desert to the mountains, rivers, islands and the Pacific Natural Treasures other make this one of California’s most amazing attractions. Western gulls and other seabirds make California is home to more national parks, monuments Ocean? From fun surf towns to large ski this a perfect spot for bird-watching. and historic sites than any other state. Framed by resorts and everything in between, if you the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Yosemite National love the outdoors, California is a must-visit. Park in northern California is beloved for its majestic Skiing and Surfing waterfalls and towering sequoia trees. One of the One of California’s most attractive characteristics is that most photographed locations in Yosemite, Tuolumne you can ski and surf in the same day. Imagine beginning Meadows is a pristine expanse bound by high granite Waterside Drives the day with a ski or snowboard run at Big Bear Lake, domes along the Tuolumne River. Hiking trails lead to a resort in the San Bernardino Mountains just two hours One of the world’s most celebrated coastal drives, roaring waterfalls and commanding vistas. By contrast, from Los Angeles. This alpine hub is beloved for its California’s classic Highway One connects the Joshua Tree National Park in southern California towering peaks and lush pine forests as well as its vast waterside cities of San Diego and San Francisco. Begin sits at the crossroads of the Mojave and Colorado lake, which morphs into a hub of water activities during in San Diego, where you can explore the attractions deserts. Enjoy glowing sunsets and star-filled nights the warmer months. After lunch, make your way to throughout the city’s nine arts districts. Enjoy fine at this extraordinary place named for its unique trees. Venice Beach, Malibu or any of the other top surfing dining and shopping in the coastal neighbourhood of Whether you’re a rugged mountaineer or more of a spots near Los Angeles, where you can catch the La Jolla, where sea lions gather en masse to the delight hiker and beachgoer, California has a natural treasure sunset and waves at the same time. of onlookers. Continue north to Los Angeles and its that’s perfect for you. surrounding surf towns, including Redondo Beach. Walk on the pier for incredible sunset views or go kayaking, surfing or biking along the scenic coastline. From Earthly Delights here, it’s on to quaint and classy Santa Barbara and From the snow-capped heights of Mount Shasta in Find out why California has the perfect climate Photos clockwise from top left: Yosemite the surrounding wine country. Visit Hearst Castle, the northern California to Amboy Crater in the Mojave for adventure at VisitCalifornia.com.au Valley, Yosemite National Park; Santa Mediterranean masterpiece of former publishing giant Desert farther south, California’s volcanic past Barbara; Windansea Beach, San Diego; William Randolph Hearst, as well as the beaches and invites you to descend into a lava tube, climb to Bear Mountain, Big Bear Lake 4 SEE HOW FAR YOU CAN GO VisitTheUSA.com.au 5 Star-Studded CALIFORNIA Road Trip Explore two legendary playgrounds with a trip from Hollywood to Palm Springs, California. CONSTANTGARDENER JUAN E. CABRERA JUAN FIRST STOP: The luxurious desert town in the sidewalk to honor show The easiest way to immerse HOLLYWOOD of Palm Springs, California, business royalty with ties to Palm yourself in the city’s star-studded gained fame in the 1920s when Springs, such as Frank Sinatra and history is a guided tour. Palm The city that created its Hollywood movie stars made it Marilyn Monroe. Springs Celebrity Tours offers an share of road-trip movies is their weekend retreat of choice. If art appreciation is among your entertaining 2.5-hour overview, just 12 kilometres northwest Who could blame them? Within while architecture aficionados of downtown Los Angeles. passions, downtown delights with a two-hour drive of Los Angeles, the sublime Palm Springs Art should opt for Palm Springs Hollywood dazzles movie the Coachella Valley offers Modern Architecture Tours. buffs with attractions such Museum — its bright, airy galleries reliably warm weather and desert showcase everything from Native as the TCL Chinese Theatre, expanses framed by the San American basketry to contemporary the ornate 1927 Asian-themed FRESH-AIR FUN Jacinto Mountains. This is where photography. Families should movie house and a top spot Palm Desert’s El Paseo Shopping celebrities go to escape the venture beyond downtown to eye for movie premieres. Stroll the District is often referred to as spotlight and sip cocktails by the the impressive collection of still- legendary Hollywood Walk of the Rodeo Drive of the Desert. pool, without being too far from flyable planes from World War II, Downtown, both Palm Canyon Fame and strike a pose with the excitement of the city. Korea and Vietnam, at the Palm Drive and Indian Canyon Drive are a famous star. Enjoy the rides Springs Air Museum. and shows at Universal Studios lined with shops and galleries and Hollywood and take the Warner WELCOME TO plenty of cafés for refueling. For Bros. Studio Tour for even PALM SPRINGS SPECTACULAR a different experience outdoors, more behind-the-scenes movie Couples, families, retirees and ARCHITECTURE saddle up like a Western movie SEAN PAVONE PHOTO SEAN PAVONE cowboy at Smoke Tree Stables, excitement. Dine at sidewalk hipsters all congregate along Palm Springs boasts a large which offers trail rides among the cafes in West Hollywood, where Palm Canyon Drive, the city’s main concentration of mid-century desert palms. Just outside town, Photos clockwise well-heeled stars are often street, and duck into restaurants, modern architecture. The the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway from top left: spotted hiding under baseball nightlife spots, shops and art streamlined, angular homes were caps and sunglasses. whisks you up San Jacinto Peak to Hollywood galleries of every stripe.
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