Here is this issue of INBOUND’s sample of new and/or cool attractions and experiences as they appear in the current annual issue of TheTourOperator.com.
Grand Canyon Adventures: One of Northern Arizona’s premier eco-friendly tour operators creates customer tours with everything sustainable in mind. Experience majestic surroundings while protecting it for years to come. (dothecanyon.com)
Santa Monica California—Pacific Wheel at Santa Monica Pier: One of the world’s “Coolest Ferris Wheels,” the 13-story landmark is the world’s first and only solar-powered Ferris Wheel. The Ferris Wheel’s 174,00 energy-efficient LED lights create a 85-foot high computer-generated light show for the enjoyment of nighttime beach-goers. (santamonica.com/what-to-do/pacific-park)
Louisiana’s Northshore: Pearl River Swamp Tours: Explore the Honey Island Swamp with guides who reveal facts about magnificent flora, fauna, and wild life while navigating the swamp waters. Passionate and dedicated to educating visitors about the ecosystem and its preservation. (Pearlriverecotours.com)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: With more than 100 parks, squares and recreation sites across Philadelphia, enjoying the outdoors is a walk in the park. Go for a stroll, run, or bike ride on the Schuykill River Trail—named one of the nation’s best river walks by USA Today. Explore the 2,000-plus green acres of Fairmount Park, one of the largest urban park systems in the country, kick back at a seasonal pop-up park or beer garden. (discoverphl.com/things-to-do/outdoors)
Bellingham, Washington—In Bellingham’s Squalicum Harbor, the boats bob effortlessly on the waves and Still Life Massage and Float invites you to find the ultimate water relaxation. Escape gravity in a flotation tank at this wellness clinic. Recline in body temperature water with 1,200 pounds of Epson salt to de-stress and be still. (stilllifemassage.com/float-therapy)
