Farm Sanctuary is the Perfect Family Travel Destination
Have you ever cuddled with a cow, given a pig a belly rub, or talked to a turkey? At Farm Sanctuary, you’ll get your chance! The rescued animals at Farm Sanctuary love greeting guests as much as you’ll love touring these unique sanctuaries. You’ll discover that farm animals are much like the dogs and cats we share our lives with, and here you and your family can discover a whole new world of affection, making this a perfect family travel destination.
Farm Sanctuary opened the country’s first shelter for abused and neglected farm animals in 1986. Today, the nonprofit operates shelters in Orland and Los Angeles, California, as well as Watkins Glen, New York.
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Llama Trekking: Fall in Llama Love
by Ann N. Yungmeyer
Ever been curious about llama trekking? The “sport” has become increasingly popular in mountainous terrain, and one such place to try it is the Great Smoky Mountains. First, to clarify, you don’t ride a llama, you lead it along, and it can carry your pack, lunch, or camping gear. So, what’s the point? How exciting is that? Well, it’s all just for fun and it’s certainly a novel experience.
Llamas add a new dimension to hiking, especially if there are people in your party who are not keen on hiking just for the sake of getting out to enjoy the wilderness. Curious-looking creatures that they are (with features that resemble a giraffe, camel, ostrich and rabbit), llamas provide great entertainment along the trail. They are docile animals, and they are generally easier to lead than even a well-trained dog. Being of the animal species, llamas have distinct personalities so there’s always the chance for adventure or a few good laughs. (Beware of fallen trees in the trail, you may have to sweet talk your llama into jumping over it!)
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Broadway Concierge & Ticket Center
This service, launched by The Broadway League, allows you to buy same-day, advance, or premium tickets in person or online. While you could go directly to the box office of a Broadway play or musical, Broadway Concierge & Ticket Center offers so much more. Here, you can get tickets to most Broadway and many Off-Broadway shows all under one roof, as well as a full concierge service.
What this means is that the staff offers Broadway information in six languages; show recommendations; ticket purchases; restaurant, attraction, and hotel reservations, car services, parking information, and free neighborhood maps, as well as special events and giveaways. Guests can also sign up for Audience Rewards, Broadway’s official loyalty program.
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Location: Inside the Times Square Information Center at 1560 Broadway, between 46th and 47th Streets. They can help you Monday-Saturday, 9-7, and Sunday, 10-6.
Website: http://www.broadwayleague.com/index.php?url_identifier=broadway-ticket-center-1
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