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The California Zephyr is Amtrak’s Scenic Train Ride to Tahoe
photo credit: Anthony Albert for New York Times Locals and tourists alike enjoy going to Lake Tahoe from the San Francisco Bay Area. The potential to-do list in Tahoe is endless and includes: Winter outdoor activities: Skiing (downhill and cross … Continue reading
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Sonoma Coast – Lodging with a View
Jenner Inn Looking for lodging on the Sonoma coast of northern California? Here’s a nice list of hotels and inns in Sonoma with ocean views, courtesy of the Sonoma County Tourism board. There are many to choose from, and we … Continue reading
San Francisco Rooftop Gardens and Public Spaces
Photo Credit: Lea Suzuki, The Chronicle San Francisco has some rare opportunities to catch views that aren’t available in many U.S. cities. These views are from rooftop spaces that are open to the public during buildings’ business hours. Not only … Continue reading
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Scenic Driving Routes in the Bay Area
Photo Credit: Vincent James via sfgate.com Fantastic spread at sfgate.com on scenic driving routes in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. You’ll find beautiful views on most of these roads, and there is also spectacular hiking and beach walks near … Continue reading
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100 Scenic Restaurants in the United States
Photo Credit: Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times The users of OpenTable have voted on the 100 Most Scenic Restaurants in the U.S. for 2016. Very interesting list of restaurants to choose from. You could make a tour of the … Continue reading
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The Most Beautiful Places in All 50 States
HouseBeautiful has created a compelling list of the “Most Beautiful Places in All 50 States.” There are many listings to make view lovers go see these amazing locations.
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A Glass Slide Above the Los Angeles Skyline
Photo Credit: Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times Looking for a thrilling time AND a great view in downtown Los Angeles? Try the Skyslide at the U.S. Bank Tower! The Los Angeles Times featured this thrill for view … Continue reading
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Best Restaurant Views in San Francisco
OpenTable has published a wonderful article on the best restaurant views in San Francisco. If you’re in the Bay Area, or are traveling to the Bay Area, make sure you check out this article. San Francisco restaurants listed are: … Continue reading
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Where to go in 2016
photo credit: Danielle Villasana for The New York Times Here’s an article definitely worth reading for view-loving travelers:
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Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, California
photo credit: Jason Henry for the New York Times One of the best views in the San Francisco Bay Area is from the Mountain View Cemetery in Oakland. You can drive, jog, or walk into the cemetery, and you’ll find … Continue reading
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Stargazing in the Bay Area
It’s notoriously difficult to see the stars at night in urban areas. If you’re a northern California stargazer who loves views of the night sky, there are a few spots that will work for you. The San Francisco Chronicle has … Continue reading
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Mountain Home Inn – San Francisco Bay Views
Following up on yesterday’s post, there is a terrific inn & restaurant (with bar) on the drive up to Mount Tamalpais, in Marin County north of San Francisco, California. This restaurant & inn is called the Mountain Home Inn. It’s … Continue reading
Mount Tamalpais – Views of San Francisco Bay Area
Photo credit: Ben Davidson Spending some time in San Francisco? Here’s a fantastic day trip: Go across the Golden Gate Bridge to visit Mt. Tamalpais State Park and Muir Woods. There are plenty of trails on Mt. Tam (as the … Continue reading
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Silicon Valley View Restaurant
A view restaurant, the Mt. Hamilton Grandview, opened in 2014 above San Jose, California. View lovers in Silicon Valley have this spot as an option for sunset dinners, weekend brunches, and special events.
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Monterey Bay, California: Views and Things To Do
Monterey Bay, California, has so much to offer for view lovers. Beautiful coastal scenery, wildlife, the occasional breaching whale. Fall is the perfect time to visit this coastal area of northern California, as there is often less fog than in … Continue reading
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World Heritage Sites 2015
UNESCO has announced their 2015 World Heritage sites. Quite a lot of places to find world-class views among the list. There’s been a lot of great media coverage on this list, with many beautiful images to get the travel bug … Continue reading
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The World’s Top 25 Landmarks
TripAdvisor recently published their World’s Top 25 Landmarks, as chosen by their customers. Some great places to visit for view lovers, and they’ve included some remarkable images of these sites.
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One World Trade Center Observatory in New York
The observatory at the new World Trade Center building in New York officially opened today. Visitors to Manhattan will once again have the opportunity to take a high-speed elevator to the top of the World Trade Center for 360 degree … Continue reading
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Waipio Lookout on the Big Island of Hawaii
One of the many stunning vistas on the Big Island of Hawaii. Thank you to my friend Raj Raheja for the photo. You can hike, ride horses, or take a 4-wheel drive to this area of the Big Island.
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Views from Landmarks Around the World
photo credit: R. Ian Lloyd Wonderful photo spread of views from the top of iconic landmarks on the Travel+Leisure website recently. All great places to add to your lifetime travel list! And, remember the ViewGuru philosophy: Get the view from … Continue reading
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Waterbar Restaurant in San Francisco
photo credit: Brant Ward / The Chronicle Waterbar is a terrific restaurant on San Francisco’s Embarcadero. Nice ambience. Great food. Views of the bay, the Bay Bridge, and Treasure Island.
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Las Vegas “High Roller” Ferris Wheel
Travel destinations are realizing the power of using views to attract visitors. Here’s a large sign in McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, which I shot from the escalator that takes you to baggage claim – so everyone arriving at … Continue reading
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The World’s Best Views
Okay, this post may be a bit far-fetched, given that there are thousands of truly great, amazing, awe-inspiring places in the world to take in beautiful views. It can be pretty difficult to rank beauty and inspiration. But, Rough Guides … Continue reading
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Taking in the View from Major League Baseball parks
There ARE advantages to the cheap seats in many of the ballparks in the U.S. Along with the game, you can take in a view of the surroundings. Here’s a fun article on the Major League Baseball parks with the … Continue reading
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Top 10 Restaurant Views in San Francisco
San Francisco is known for its beautiful views. If you’re visiting, you’ll definitely be eating in some of the 3000 plus restaurants in this city. Might as well choose places that give you spectacular views with your meal! Here are … Continue reading
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The 5 Best Road Trips in National Parks
Valerie Conners recently published a wonderful, short article for Condé Nast Traveler on beautiful road trips through U.S. national parks. As of now, as I’m posting this, I’ve been to all of the parks listed except Shenandoah, which I’m hoping … Continue reading
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Rio Grande Scenic Railroad
A great way to see Colorado’s San Luis Valley is aboard the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad. The sunset dinner ride offers cocktails and a meal, plus amazing views of Colorado’s peaks. A recent article on the Travel + Leisure website … Continue reading
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White Mountains, New Hampshire
National Geographic Traveler Magazine recently ran a terrific article on the White Mountains of New Hampshire by Joyce Maynard. Inspiring writing for hikers and people looking for peak experiences. Wonderful vistas available on the hikes in this area! Here’s a … Continue reading
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