Wednesday, December 28, 2005
Things to do in Sunnyvale, CA & Sunnyvale Attractions - Yahoo! Travel
Things to do in Sunnyvale, CA & Sunnyvale Attractions - Yahoo! Travel: "Things to do in San Francisco Bay Area"
Thursday, December 08, 2005
Thursday, September 08, 2005
Five Free Things To Do in Las Vegas
Five Free Things To Do in Las Vegas: "SpaceQuest Casino - Las Vegas Hilton
A space-themed casino, SpaceQuest features futuristic-looking slot machines, gadgets that speak to you, and laser-light shows that make you feel like you truly are in outer space. The casino sets the stage for Star Trek: The Experience Museum next door (a paid attraction). Even if you pass on the Trekkie event, you can still stroll among sci-fi memorabilia or visit the (expensive) gift shops. At the Quarks Bar & Grill, decorated to simulate a space station, 'creatures' from different galaxies play servers.
Adventure Dome - Circus Circus Casino
A giant glass dome houses a massive indoor amusement park. Admission to the premises is free, although you have the option to pay for the rides, which include the Canyon Blaster (a roller coaster), the Sling Shot (a tower ride), and the Lazer Blast (a laser tag quest). It's fun just to walk around among the characters and there's an ongoing free clown show on the main stage. Great if you have kids.
The Imperial Palace Car Collection
Home to one of the largest classic automobile collections in the world, including Marilyn Monroe's 1955 Lincoln Capri Convertible, Mussolini's 1939 Alfa Romeo Tipo 6C, and the '$2-million-dollar car.' Print a coupon from their website for free admission to the exhibit; otherwise, tickets are $6.95. First-rate entertainment for the whole family.
Buccaneer Bay ? Treasure Island Hotel and Casino
See the pirate ship Hispaniola and a British Frigate fight to the death every evening in front of the casino. Cannons, musket fire, and crashing waves make for a thunderous spectacle. The show ends with the Frigate sinking and the pirates walking away triumphant with the loot."
A space-themed casino, SpaceQuest features futuristic-looking slot machines, gadgets that speak to you, and laser-light shows that make you feel like you truly are in outer space. The casino sets the stage for Star Trek: The Experience Museum next door (a paid attraction). Even if you pass on the Trekkie event, you can still stroll among sci-fi memorabilia or visit the (expensive) gift shops. At the Quarks Bar & Grill, decorated to simulate a space station, 'creatures' from different galaxies play servers.
Adventure Dome - Circus Circus Casino
A giant glass dome houses a massive indoor amusement park. Admission to the premises is free, although you have the option to pay for the rides, which include the Canyon Blaster (a roller coaster), the Sling Shot (a tower ride), and the Lazer Blast (a laser tag quest). It's fun just to walk around among the characters and there's an ongoing free clown show on the main stage. Great if you have kids.
The Imperial Palace Car Collection
Home to one of the largest classic automobile collections in the world, including Marilyn Monroe's 1955 Lincoln Capri Convertible, Mussolini's 1939 Alfa Romeo Tipo 6C, and the '$2-million-dollar car.' Print a coupon from their website for free admission to the exhibit; otherwise, tickets are $6.95. First-rate entertainment for the whole family.
Buccaneer Bay ? Treasure Island Hotel and Casino
See the pirate ship Hispaniola and a British Frigate fight to the death every evening in front of the casino. Cannons, musket fire, and crashing waves make for a thunderous spectacle. The show ends with the Frigate sinking and the pirates walking away triumphant with the loot."
Free things to do in Las Vegas - Listed By Category
Free things to do in Las Vegas - Listed By Category: "Animal Shows
The following attractions feature animals.
Wildlife Habitat at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino
Past the hotel lobby and casino you will find a collection of birds and other animals living on an island surrounded by streams and waterfalls. Click for more info...
Lion Habitat at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
See lions playing, sleeping, lounging and interacting with the handlers. Click for more info...
Aquarium at the Mirage Hotel and Casino
The Mirage Hotel and Casino has a 20,000-gallon saltwater aquarium in its hotel lobby. Click for more info...
The White Tiger Habitat at the Mirage
Every day, the public has a chance to view very rare White Tigers. Click for more info...
Bird Show at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino
Animal trainer Tiana Carroll's birds perform tricks like singing duets, dancing, riding bicycles and flying through hoops. Click for more info...
Gardens and Plants
The following attractions involve gardens and plants.
Conservatory and Botanical Gardens at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino
An indoor garden with a spectacular floral display. Click for more info...
Tropical Rainforest at the Mirage Hotel and Casino
The Mirage Hotel and Casino has a indoor rainforest just inside the front entrance. Click for more info...
Performances
The following attractions have human performers.
Circus Acts at Circus Circus Hotel and Casino
The largest permanent circus in the world. Click for more info...
Court Jester's Stage at Excalibur Hotel and Casino
A family-oriented show with a medieval theme. This show has musicians, puppetry, magicians, and juggling. Click for more info...
Hawaiian Marketplace Performers
A troupe of Polynesian born performers put on free shows every day at the Hawaiian Marketplace Shopping Mall. Click for more info...
Masquerade Village Sky Show at the Rio Hotel and Casino
This Carnival-themed show features fantastic floats that rid"
The following attractions feature animals.
Wildlife Habitat at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino
Past the hotel lobby and casino you will find a collection of birds and other animals living on an island surrounded by streams and waterfalls. Click for more info...
Lion Habitat at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
See lions playing, sleeping, lounging and interacting with the handlers. Click for more info...
Aquarium at the Mirage Hotel and Casino
The Mirage Hotel and Casino has a 20,000-gallon saltwater aquarium in its hotel lobby. Click for more info...
The White Tiger Habitat at the Mirage
Every day, the public has a chance to view very rare White Tigers. Click for more info...
Bird Show at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino
Animal trainer Tiana Carroll's birds perform tricks like singing duets, dancing, riding bicycles and flying through hoops. Click for more info...
Gardens and Plants
The following attractions involve gardens and plants.
Conservatory and Botanical Gardens at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino
An indoor garden with a spectacular floral display. Click for more info...
Tropical Rainforest at the Mirage Hotel and Casino
The Mirage Hotel and Casino has a indoor rainforest just inside the front entrance. Click for more info...
Performances
The following attractions have human performers.
Circus Acts at Circus Circus Hotel and Casino
The largest permanent circus in the world. Click for more info...
Court Jester's Stage at Excalibur Hotel and Casino
A family-oriented show with a medieval theme. This show has musicians, puppetry, magicians, and juggling. Click for more info...
Hawaiian Marketplace Performers
A troupe of Polynesian born performers put on free shows every day at the Hawaiian Marketplace Shopping Mall. Click for more info...
Masquerade Village Sky Show at the Rio Hotel and Casino
This Carnival-themed show features fantastic floats that rid"
Free things to do in Las Vegas - Listed By Location
Free things to do in Las Vegas - Listed By Location: "Aladdin Hotel and Casino
Thunderstorm at the Aladdin Hotel and Casino
A computer generated thunderstorm hits the hallways of the Desert Passage shopping mall.
Bellagio Hotel and Casino
Conservatory and Botanical Gardens at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino
An indoor garden with a spectacular floral display.
Fountains at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino
A spectacular outdoor show created from fountains, lights and sound.
The Forum Shops at Caesars Hotel and Casino
Atlantis Water Show in the Forum Shops at Caesars Hotel and Casino
This show features animatronic statues acting out the story of the fall of Atlantis.
Circus Circus Casino and Hotel
Circus Acts at Circus Circus Hotel and Casino
The largest permanent circus in the world.
Downtown Las Vegas
Fremont Street Experience
A 90 foot high, four block long electronic canopy that presents spectacular sight and sound shows.
Excalibur Hotel and Casino
Court Jester's Stage at Excalibur Hotel and Casino
A family-oriented show with a medieval theme. This show has musicians, puppetry, magicians, and juggling.
Flamingo Hotel and Casino
Wildlife Habitat at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino
Past the hotel lobby and casino you will find a collection of birds and other animals living on an island surrounded by streams and waterfalls.
Hawaiian Marketplace
Hawaiian Marketplace Performers
A troupe of Polynesian born performers put on free shows every day at the Hawaiian Marketplace Shopping Mall.
MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
CBS Television City the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
Watch and rate new television shows.
Lion Habitat at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
See lions playing, sleeping, lounging and interacting with the handlers.
The Mirage Hotel and Casino
Aquarium at the Mirage Hotel and Casino
The Mirage Hotel and Casino has a 20,000-gallon saltwater aquarium in its hotel lobby.
Tropical Rainforest at the Mirage Ho"
Thunderstorm at the Aladdin Hotel and Casino
A computer generated thunderstorm hits the hallways of the Desert Passage shopping mall.
Bellagio Hotel and Casino
Conservatory and Botanical Gardens at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino
An indoor garden with a spectacular floral display.
Fountains at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino
A spectacular outdoor show created from fountains, lights and sound.
The Forum Shops at Caesars Hotel and Casino
Atlantis Water Show in the Forum Shops at Caesars Hotel and Casino
This show features animatronic statues acting out the story of the fall of Atlantis.
Circus Circus Casino and Hotel
Circus Acts at Circus Circus Hotel and Casino
The largest permanent circus in the world.
Downtown Las Vegas
Fremont Street Experience
A 90 foot high, four block long electronic canopy that presents spectacular sight and sound shows.
Excalibur Hotel and Casino
Court Jester's Stage at Excalibur Hotel and Casino
A family-oriented show with a medieval theme. This show has musicians, puppetry, magicians, and juggling.
Flamingo Hotel and Casino
Wildlife Habitat at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino
Past the hotel lobby and casino you will find a collection of birds and other animals living on an island surrounded by streams and waterfalls.
Hawaiian Marketplace
Hawaiian Marketplace Performers
A troupe of Polynesian born performers put on free shows every day at the Hawaiian Marketplace Shopping Mall.
MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
CBS Television City the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
Watch and rate new television shows.
Lion Habitat at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
See lions playing, sleeping, lounging and interacting with the handlers.
The Mirage Hotel and Casino
Aquarium at the Mirage Hotel and Casino
The Mirage Hotel and Casino has a 20,000-gallon saltwater aquarium in its hotel lobby.
Tropical Rainforest at the Mirage Ho"
Free Things to do in Las Vegas, Las Vegas Free Entertainment - Events
Free Things to do in Las Vegas, Las Vegas Free Entertainment - Events: "1. Dancing Waters
Bellagio Hotel/Casino
Mon-Fri: 3p-8p Every 1/2 hour, 8p-12a Every 15 minutes
Sat-Sun: 12p-8p Every 1/2 hour, 8p-12a Every 15 minutes
2. Fountain Festival
The Forum Shops within Caesar's Palace
3. Fremont Street Experience Light Show
Fremont Street, Downtown Las Vegas
Daily: Every Hour starting at Dusk
4. Masquerade Show in the Sky
Rio Hotel/Casino
Mon-Sun: 3p, 4p, 5p, 6:30p, 7:30p, 8:30p, 9:30p
5. Sirens of TI
Treasure Island Hotel/Casino
Nightly: 7p, 8:30p, 10p, 11:30p
6. The Volcano
Mirage Hotel/Casino
Every 15 minutes from Dusk to Midnight
7. The White Tigers
Mirage Hotel/Casino
Daily: 24-hours"
Bellagio Hotel/Casino
Mon-Fri: 3p-8p Every 1/2 hour, 8p-12a Every 15 minutes
Sat-Sun: 12p-8p Every 1/2 hour, 8p-12a Every 15 minutes
2. Fountain Festival
The Forum Shops within Caesar's Palace
3. Fremont Street Experience Light Show
Fremont Street, Downtown Las Vegas
Daily: Every Hour starting at Dusk
4. Masquerade Show in the Sky
Rio Hotel/Casino
Mon-Sun: 3p, 4p, 5p, 6:30p, 7:30p, 8:30p, 9:30p
5. Sirens of TI
Treasure Island Hotel/Casino
Nightly: 7p, 8:30p, 10p, 11:30p
6. The Volcano
Mirage Hotel/Casino
Every 15 minutes from Dusk to Midnight
7. The White Tigers
Mirage Hotel/Casino
Daily: 24-hours"
Las Vegas-Things to do
- Mirage hotel: Pool + Volcano-night
- Liberace museum
- Las Vegas Hilton: Gaming classes
- Coyote Cafe at MGM Grand: Dessert
- Flip It
- Stratosphere tower: Roller coaster ride, Big shot
- Treasure Island: Pirate fight
Friday, September 02, 2005
Las Vegas shows
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Saturday, April 16, 2005
Top 25 USA parks from Travel Holiday Magazine
Top 25 USA parks from Travel Holiday Magazine
1. Yellowstone, WY/MT/ID
2. Bryce Canyon, UT
3. Sequoia/King?s Canyon,CA
4. Glacier, MT
5. Yosemite, CA
6. Lassen Volcanic National Park, CA
7. Grand Teton, WY
8. Rocky Mountain, CO
9. Death Valley, CA
10. Mt. Rainier, WA
11. Zion, UT
12. Hawaii Volcanoes, HI
13. Virgin Islands, USVI
14. Kenai Fjords, AK
15. Redwood, CA
16. Black Canyon of the Gunnison, CO
17. Mesa Verde, CO
18. Carlsbad/Guadalupe, NM/TX
19. North Cascades, WA
20. Grand Canyon, AZ
21. Denali, AZ
22. Acadia, ME
23. Olympic, WA
24. Badlands, SD
25. Mammoth Cave, KY
Saturday, February 26, 2005
Sruthi Bedham
Attended today a play called Sruthi Bedham, a Tamil Carnatic-music based play.
Overall rating: Average.
The dialogues were good in most places, there were some thought-provoking dialogues, the script was tight, consistent, without any loose ends. The acting was excellent. It looked like a professional drama rather than those done by amateurs. However, guess my expectation was too high. I disliked the overall theme of the play, and its loose similarity to "Sindhu Bhairavi". Another minor point is that the pace could have been a little faster. I was also expecting better Carnatic music performances. Hence my low rating.
Swami
Overall rating: Average.
The dialogues were good in most places, there were some thought-provoking dialogues, the script was tight, consistent, without any loose ends. The acting was excellent. It looked like a professional drama rather than those done by amateurs. However, guess my expectation was too high. I disliked the overall theme of the play, and its loose similarity to "Sindhu Bhairavi". Another minor point is that the pace could have been a little faster. I was also expecting better Carnatic music performances. Hence my low rating.
Swami
Friday, February 25, 2005
Parks Canada - Glacier National Park of Canada - Visitor Information
Parks Canada - Glacier National Park of Canada - Visitor Information: "Glacier National Park of Canada"
Road trips: The 10 most incredible national parks of Canada
MSNBC - Road trips: The 10 most incredible national parks of Canada: "Road trips: The 10 most incredible national parks of Canada"
Saturday, February 12, 2005
Uvas Canyon County Park
Went hiking in Uvas Canyon County Park. Nice waterfalls.
A simple 1 mile hike of the waterfall loop trail. Swami, Sowmya, Srini, Viji. Srini drove.
Reminded of earlier attempt to go to this park when we went till the camping resort & then returned. Thankfully, there were signs this time.
Photos: http://www.pbase.com/srini_var/uvas_canyon
Another photo: http://www.pbase.com/srini_var/image/39697997
Swami
A simple 1 mile hike of the waterfall loop trail. Swami, Sowmya, Srini, Viji. Srini drove.
Reminded of earlier attempt to go to this park when we went till the camping resort & then returned. Thankfully, there were signs this time.
Photos: http://www.pbase.com/srini_var/uvas_canyon
Another photo: http://www.pbase.com/srini_var/image/39697997
Swami
Thursday, February 10, 2005
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