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A beautiful ancient Roman theatre from the 2nd-century Bring your camera to the Roman Amphitheater located in the eastern part Amman. It is specifically at the foot of Jabal Al-Joufah, on a hill opposite the Amman Citadel. It is free and open to the public and offers wonderful views of the neighboring hill and villages.  History: A Greek inscription on one of the pillars indicates that this...

French Creek State Park offers a web of trails for hiking and mountain biking with two lakes, picnic areas, and more. Hike the Lenape and Boone Trail Loop, a moderate 4.5 mile hike that winds through the forest and offers views of both of the park's lakes - Scott's Run Lake and Hopewell Lake. Dogs are allowed on trails but must be leashed.  You can access the Boone Trail off of Hopewell Lake ne...

This is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to rappel down a 100+ waterfall surrounded by beautiful scenes in the midst of the White Mountains. This adventure is organized and facilitated by Northeast Mountaineering who provide gear, guidance, and safety instruction.  You will begin your day at the Bunkhouse, a small hostel in Bartlett, NH (you can also lodge here the night before), where you will m...

Enjoy a peaceful paddle on Neshaminy Creek by canoe in Tyler State Park. The park is in a beautiful part of Bucks County and also offers paved and unpaved trails for running and bike riding, an extensive disc golf course, swimming in the creek, and picnic areas. It is likely that you will see a horse in the park as it is also a good place for horseback riding in the area (there are stables near...

Explore Fisherman's Bastian and wind your way through history. Start at Mattias Church, a gothic Roman Catholic Church with striking architecture and coloring, and walk around to find yourself looking upon the Danube and Hungarian Parliament building. It is all very beautiful and easily accessible as it is open to the public and has free entry. 

The Citadella is a beautiful overlook of the Danube River and Budapest. It used to serve as a fortress and is now open to the public for free. To get there, you will need to climb many stairs, so it is encouraged to wear comfortable shoes! 

Within walking distance of downtown Hilo, jog around Liliʻuokalani Park and Gardens for beautiful views of Mauna Kea, the Pacific, and Eastern art! A loop around the park, including Coconut Island, is approximately 1 mile. On your jog, you will see lots of people walking and running in addition to small ponds with bridges crossing them. There is also a famous fish restaurant and popsicle stand ...

West Sands is just a stone's throw away from the St. Andrews Castle. It is a beautiful and expansive beach with lots of rocks, as well as sandy parts, that make a beautiful backdrop for photos. You can also see many of the historical buildings in the town from the beach. 

A beautiful beach for swimming less than 10 minutes from downtown Hilo! Because Hilo is more rocky and jungly than the western side of the island, this beach is more of a swimming hole than a traditional beach. Carlsmith is also frequented by big turtles (like the ones in Finding Nemo!), but please don't touch them as it is against tradition in Hawaii to disturb wildlife (it may also be against...

Join the thousands of people who cross the GWB each day, but do it by foot! This is an easy walk with beautiful views of the New York City skyline. You will begin seeing signs for the bridge bike path at Ft. Washington St. & E. 177th St., which you follow for a few blocks until you begin ascending up onto the bridge. The bike path is the same path that you will use as a pedestrian as there ...

Go snorkeling or scuba diving in Ko Lanta, an island notable for its beauty! There are lots of companies in the area, especially along the main road, that offer daily snorkeling trips in the morning and afternoon. You will take a small boat out to a larger boat that will likely go up or down the coast to pick up more tourists to join the group. When gathered, your group will depart and stop at ...

The Delaware Canal is a 60-mile path along a historic canal that runs parallel to the Delaware River. The canal runs from Bristol (closer to Philly) all the way to Easton, near Bethlehem, PA. One of the most scenic parts of the canal starts in the Lower Bucks County town of Yardley with an access point on Black Rock Road. Ride from Yardley to New Hope, a famous town in the area for its art and ...

Take a multi-day kayak or canoe trip in the Delaware Water Gap! Starting at the launch area at Milford Beach, you can kayak downstream in remote waters for 12-13 miles before you reach campsites for your first night of camping on the water. The next day, you can kayak about 6-7 more miles before reaching Walpack Bend where there are ample amounts of spacious campsites along the New Jersey side ...