City View Reviews the America’s Theme Park Stats

There are theme park lovers and those who would rather spend the day at the beach or pool. For those who love amusement and theme parks, City View reviews some stats about them.

Roughly 138,144,000 visitors spent quality time at the top 20 theme/amusement parks in North America last year. The increase in overall visitors to the parks from 2013 to 2014 was a little over two percent. There are several parks in Florida and California which made the top 20 list. Disney’s Magic Kingdom came in first place with more than 19 million visitors. Disneyland came in second with more than 16 million visitors. The Epcot Center had more than 11 million visitors. Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcomed over 10 million guests.

Million of people every year love to spend their time and money getting the biggest thrills of their lives at theme and amusement parks. The rides are developed so creatively that the temptation to visit the park cannot be overcome. Even when the lines for the rides are long, the entrance tickets and specialty ride tickets are pricey, the lure of the thrill is hard to resist.

The City View television show notes that even animal parks, marine parks, and theme parks (like Williamsburg, Virginia Colonial town) draw visitors in with unique experiences. These are great family vacation destinations. They can be good bargains if planned right. Take time to explore these parks and any vacation package for them. Give mom the scare of her life.

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The City View Television Show Shares the Best Beaches

Rehobeth Beach, DE

Heading to the beach this summer with the family? Some coastal spots are better than others. The City View television show shares the beaches that are best for families.

Cape May, New Jersey is an idyllic coastal area with clean beaches, sparkling ocean, and miles of family-friendly activities and great places to eat. It is also a short drive or ferry ride to the next spot, which happens to be our favorite.

Rehobeth Beach, Delaware has always been a terrific location for summer vacation. The Boardwalk is chock full of games, rides and the best food on the East Coast. The beaches are clean and the Atlantic Ocean promises to give everyone a good day in the water. Smaller beach towns near Rehobeth are Dewey Beach and Bethany Beach. These two are also super for families and may be less crowded than big sister Rehobeth.

On the other coast, visit Lincoln City Beach in Oregon. It’s green and clean there as is the air. Word has it there are glass floats in the sand which is part of a program called “Finders Keepers”.  If a visitor finds one, they can keep it and take it home.

The City View television show also likes Ogunquit Beach, Maine. Green sea grass with colorful wildflowers roll across the dunes to a smooth sand beach. Take the trolley to the shore and leave the car at the rental home or hotel. The water may be cold in Maine, but it’s gorgeous.

Let us know if there is a great, family-friendly beach that we don’t know about.

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The City View Television Show Shares Some Great Small Towns

Chincoteague Island, VA

Summer vacation is a few more months away and there is no better time to plan for a great family getaway than now. The City View television show shares some of the great small towns every family should take time to see and explore.

Get off the main road for a true American adventure.

Chincoteague, Virginia is where the wild ponies live. A drive along the roads in the rural part of the state might reveal the special colors and sizes of the ponies. But be careful if you choose to give a wild pony an apple or something to eat: they bite.

Washington, North Carolina is first town to be named after General George Washington. It is picturesque with its lakes and many colorful sailboats on them.

Fort Myers Beach, Florida is without doubt, one of the most vibrantly colored small towns in the USA. With its Caribbean feel, salty blue skies and gently rustling palms in the balmy air, come here if everyone needs to really wind down.

Snohomish, Washington is a quaint little town in the northwestern part of the country. It is bolstered by the Cascade Mountains, and Puget Sound which the City View television show adores.

Wherever you go, there are small and tiny towns tucked into the country’s landscape. Make a side turn and go visit one.

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The City View Television Show Opens to Door to City Services

The services that cities offer residents and visitors can run the gamut from street closures to events calendars. The City View televisionshow opens the door to the many services the city offers online and off.

Today’s busy city leaders and their staff have made finding what people need convenient and easy. A vast number of services are available online and with the click of a mouse, fines can be paid, licenses can be applied for, and permits can be sought, to name just a few. Residents can report code violations, check for street closures and file a complaint if trash or recycling is not picked up. No more waiting in long lines or on hold for what seems like endless hours. City services are now easy and convenient to find and use when needed.

Smaller cities are also offering Internet-available services. For those without online capabilities, one can still go into City Hall and get what they need. The City View television show likes to open the door on city services, and share with viewers what some of the amazing people do for locals and tourists alike. It takes many hard-working people with only the best for their city in mind to make things happen, and change them when needed.


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