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Thomas Jefferson Memorial

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The Thomas Jefferson Memorial is an important historical monument in the United States. It was built between 1939 and 1943 under the sponsorship of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. It is located in Washington, D.C., and is one of the most visited places in the city. It is a must-see for everyone. If you visit the city, be sure to pay the monument a visit. Its beautiful architecture, as well as its impressive sculptures, are worth seeing. The monument's four panels feature the quotes that made Jefferson the ideal American. The first panel quotes Jefferson's 1779 Statute for Religious Freedom, which was enacted in Virginia in 1786. The fourth panel features a quotation from the same letter. Despite the controversy over the Jefferson memorial's construction, it stands up to its reputation as one of the most beautiful buildings in the city. And despite its many flaws, it is still a beautiful monument. The statue of Jefferson stands in the center of the dome. The 19-foot-tall br...

Ascarate Park in El Paso

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This recreational area is 400 acres in size and includes a lake, playgrounds, sports fields, two pools, and 18 holes of golf. There are also tennis courts, baseball diamonds, and basketball courts. For those with more of an active lifestyle, there is a golf course here. For the more serious sports enthusiast, there are other options to keep the competitive juices flowing. In addition to the recreational activities, Ascarate Park is home to a number of other attractions, including an indoor track. Ascarate Park has several different features. There are walking trails throughout the park, two lighted basketball courts, and a lighted golf course. For the water enthusiast, there is an Olympic-sized competition pool and a golf course. This facility is open to the public and is managed by the YMCA of El Paso. Its water temperature is cool enough to swim at, but there are no restrictions. Visitors can fish from the lake, which is open to the public, seven days a week. Ascarate Lake is home t...

Hawaiian Falls Roanoke

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Relaxation at Hawaiian Falls Roanoke may be best experienced during the winter months. With temperatures that dip into the single digits during January, it is the perfect time to take in all that this water park has to offer. Seasonal water park  offering exciting rides, slides & kids' play areas, as well as special birthday packages and camps. The water park also offers a lazy river that is the perfect place for skaters to get some exercise. And since it's a zoo-style theme, you can expect to find a variety of animal displays as well as tropical plants and trees, which help bring nature indoors. Hawaiian Falls was completed in 1966 by two men - one of those being Robert Frost who created the original "Millionaire's Row" exhibit in San Francisco, California. The water park was opened just before the Summer Olympics in Mexico City and within two months had become one of the most popular tourist attractions in Mexico City and throughout the rest of the country. ...