| I love to visit the USA, there is so much to see | | | | Gehry connects Daley Bicentennial Plaza in Grant |
| and the choice is so diverse. So I thought I would | | | | Park with the new park. Another bridge, the |
| write about a really enjoyable, inexpensive family | | | | Nichols Bridgeway, connects Millennium Park with |
| pass time, picnicking. If you are booking a | | | | the Art Institute. Many events have taken place |
| vacation in the States and just want to do some | | | | here in Grant Park, not least on November 4, |
| simple stuff and spend time with your family, | | | | 2008, when Barack Obama accepted the post of |
| outdoors, enjoying the weather and the scenery, | | | | president of the United States before a crowd of |
| then the USA has some of the most beautiful | | | | 125,000 people. 25 |
| places in the world to do this. | | | | 3. Cranberry Islands, Maine is also another great |
| Below I have mentioned some wonderful locations | | | | designation for picnicking. On the Cranberry Islands |
| for a picnic. These are just some of my ideas | | | | you'll get a cool and calming break from the hustle |
| and I hope they help but it might be an idea when | | | | and bustle of everyday life. Hike or bike the |
| planning your vacation to consult an expert before | | | | islands in safety, and discover the interesting |
| making a decision, after all I'm sure you'll want to | | | | museums and quality gift shops - and the best |
| do more than just picnic! Here's where a good | | | | views of the mountains of Acadia National Park. |
| travel agent, that knows the area, will be useful | | | | But the Cranberry Islands are true islands. To get |
| or better still why not try an online travel club, | | | | here you must have your own boat, or hire one, |
| these are becoming so popular due to the variety | | | | leaving your car and the hustle and bustle on Mt. |
| of locations, accommodations and travel | | | | Desert. |
| arrangements they can offer. I can personally | | | | 4. Red Rock Canyon Nevada, located just a short |
| recommend Primo Vacations which is a low cost | | | | drive west of the Las Vegas Strip, with its |
| life time membership but they offer a huge range | | | | glittering hotels, world-class restaurants, and |
| of heavily discounted stock, often up to 80% off. | | | | unmatched entertainment choices, Red Rock |
| Anyway, here are 5 top destinations in the USA | | | | Canyon is an oasis in a neon desert. Here you can |
| which are fantastic locations to enjoy the great | | | | go horseback riding in the morning and have a |
| outdoors and also offer so much more too! | | | | Red Rock wedding in the afternoon or you can |
| | | | pet the wild burros that line the road just at |
| 1. Cumberland Islands in Georgia is one of the | | | | feeding time. Alternatively you can go rock |
| most beautiful places for outdoor activities. It is | | | | climbing and hiking where you will see wild horses, |
| just a few hour drives from the southern part of | | | | bighorn sheep and well as the wild burros roaming |
| Savannah. It is a national seashore that has been | | | | free. What a place for a picnic! |
| tagged as a picnicking haven. You can also pack | | | | 5. Big Sur, California, This region is about 89 |
| some things so you can enjoy hiking, camping, | | | | highway miles (143 km) in length along California's |
| and swimming. Visiting Cumberland Islands is a | | | | coastal Highway 1 and lies between the San |
| great choice for people who want to experience | | | | Francisco Bay area and the Los Angeles area. |
| the peace and quiet here as the National Park | | | | Hiking trails in the Big Sur region range from |
| Service restricts 300 people only on the island at | | | | relatively flat nature trails through the trees or |
| any one time. Just the place for a romantic picnic! | | | | along the rocky coastline, suitable for children or |
| 2. Grand Park, Chicago is also another great | | | | those with disabilities, to challenging routes for long |
| destination where there are lots of gourmet | | | | day hikes or overnight trips. Wilderness permits |
| treats for food lovers. Here you will find food | | | | are required for overnight backpacking stays in |
| festivals every year. You will also find live music, | | | | many locations. This stunning location has provided |
| the art institute, stunning statues, rose gardens | | | | inspiration to photographers, painters, writers and |
| and the addition of Millennium Park, in which you'll | | | | musicians. Again, so much I could mention here. A |
| find an outdoor music pavilion, an ice rink and a | | | | wonderfully tranquil place and, of course, ideal for |
| theater - built below ground - as well as a modern | | | | picnic. |
| fountain and a iconic monument, the Cloud Gate. | | | | Hopefully these few examples have given you |
| A winding, 282m long footbridge designed by | | | | some ideas of where you'd like to picnic in USA! |