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Why go? Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy some fresh mountain air and gorgeous nature. If you go during the winter, you might even see snow. |
Cost: No cost to visit, but lodging and activities can be found here if you're planning on staying all weekend. |
Why go? It's truly spectacular. And like Horseshoe Bend, it's relatively close to the Grand Canyon. |
Cost: There's a $6 entry fee for entering Navajo land, and tours can run between $20–$40, depending on location and length. |
Why go? It's a rad art installation to visit if you're looking to escape the city. Plus, it's only around for two years. Learn more about it here. |
Cost: No entry fee. It's literally off the side of the road. |
Why go? This is another public art installation that's right off Route 66. Where else are you going to see something like this in your lifetime? Learn more about it here. |
Why go? The trail is about a mile, but it's steep. So if you're game for a workout after the drive there, you're in luck. And you'll be rewarded with some incredible views. |
Why go? If you're ready for an intense day with nature, this spot might be for you. Once you get there, it's about a 12-mile round-trip hike. But if you're game, it's SO worth it for the absolutely stunning views. |
Why go? It's a beautiful place to enjoy the sunset and tide pools. Plus you're allowed to start a bonfire in the fire rings, so bring on the cookouts. |
Why go? This trail is a bit tricky to find, but the views and gorgeous falls are truly stunning. Find more information here! |
Why go? Enjoy fresh air and spectacular views on this fairly easy hike. Fair warning: The area is currently undergoing a renewal project, so access could be tricky throughout 2017. Read more here. |
Cost: Access to the national park is $30 per vehicle. |
Why go? If the adventurer in you is looking for a scenic hike off the beaten path, this is the day trip for you. Be sure to start early, though. It's roughly a 12-mile journey, but well worth it. |
Why go? If you're en route to Yellowstone, this might be on your way, and it's definitely worth a stop. The entire journey is scenic and the falls are beautiful. |
Why go? This pass way is en route to Yosemite, so it's great if you're on your way and still great even if you're not. There are so many amazing sights to see and many photo-op moments along the way. |
Why go? Stay for the fantastic sunsets, but go for a little escape from the real world. |
Cost: Off-season it's free. Otherwise, you may have to pay a small fee to enter. |
Why go? It's a beautiful location for a picnic once you arrive, but be careful of steep drop-offs. |
Why go? Yes, this is an island — but don't let that stop you from road tripping. There are easy transportation options to the island. The caves are breathtaking, and if you love being active then it's a perfect place to kayak. |
Cost: Transportation fee to the island, unless you kayak and boat there on your own. |
Why go? It's a historic, artsy, small town that will make you feel like you've stepped into an episode of Gilmore Girls. |
Why go? Waterfalls, peaceful nature walks, hikes — a great road-trip destination for any nature lover. |
Cost: No entry fee — it's free! |
Why go? Totally worth the trip for some truly enchanting views and incredible trailway paths. |
Cost: Entry starts at $20. |
Why go? It's an excellent pit stop on any road trip, but an even better place to gather for a BBQ. |
Why go? It's a great place to take a break along the 85 — and even take a dip if the weather is permitting. If you're into fishing, you're welcome to here. |
Why go? For the breathtaking scenery, gorgeous falls, and pleasant picnic areas. |
Why go? This long stretch is known as "America's Favorite Drive" and is incredibly scenic. There are also paths you can take if you're feeling antsy and want to get out of your car. |
Why go? Because the waterfall is epic, and there are some excellent hiking trails. Note: This is only open the first and last weekends of the month. |
Why go? This is a charming little beach town with spectacular coastal views. Plus, you can see the Nubble Lighthouse, which is the most photographed lighthouse in America. |
Why go? This is a quaint, beautiful town with acres of scenic countryside. It's truly magnificent in the fall and winter. |
Why go? It's a serene, clean place to enjoy a day at the beach with family or friends. |
Why go? It's not a difficult hike to see the gorgeous falls, and the views are well worth it. |
Cost: Entry starts at $14. |
Why go? Sure this may be somewhat touristy, but the castles are spectacular both day AND night. |
Cost: Entry starts at $12. |
Why go? Breathtaking trails, areas to have a cookout, and gorgeous views of the water. A great place to enjoy nature no matter the season. |
Cost: Seasonal and weekend parking fees, but free entry during the week. |
Why go? While this isn't a long hike, it is a bit steep — but the gorgeous elevated views are well worth it. |
Super Time Force, the IGF XBLA-Prize-winning game from Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP creators Capybara Games, is looking danged cool. |
These new screenshots give a sense of the game's crazy action on screen, done up in the a signature old-school-yet-lush visual style. It's fun to look through each one and try to parse what's actually going on — is that one guy teleporting? Also, why is the guy in the middle of the screen petting a cat? |
Thanks to its IGF victory, Super TIme Force will be released on XBLA at some point in the future. When I play it, I'm going to find out about the cat. |
Whatd you do in this game? is it a multiplayer game? |
Tonight's WWE Raw is set to be a big one from Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona with all the big fallout from last night's Royal Rumble event, but now more importantly we're officially on the road to WrestleMania 35! |
WWE released the following video on their social media of the WrestleMania 35 logo being hoisted up, which will no doubt pointed to a gazillion times before we reach WrestleMania. |
Finger pointing season is upon us! |
Although the list of titles that the WGA deemed ineligible for an award is chockful of films that are considered players in the Oscar screenplay game, this year’s WGA Awards nominations give a boost to a handful of films. |
Among the original screenplay nominees, “50/50” adds another kudo to its growing cache, which has included a Spirit Award nomination as well as several critics mentions. “Bridesmaids” is also still firmly entrenched in the awards game with a nom for Annie Mumolo and Kristen Wiig. “Midnight in Paris,” which also earned ... |
The WGA is one of the few guild awards where everyone often talks more about ineligibility than snubs. Much like last year’s best picture winner, “The King’s Speech,” which was deemed ineligible, “The Artist,” “Beginners,” “Shame” and “Drive,” all original screenplays, were not films WGA voters could choose on their ba... |
The adapted screenplay list is a little closer to the films that are thought to be top of mind for Oscar voters. Steve Zaillian’s name is on the list twice, once for “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” and once for “Moneyball.” Other films that have been in the mix for months, like “The Descendants” and “The Help,” also ... |
“My Week With Marilyn,” “Carnage” and “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” weren’t eligible in the adapted category, though it doesn’t negate the films’ chances for Oscar noms. Meanwhile, “Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close,” “War Horse” and “Ides of March” were eligible but didn’t get nominated. |
The Easter holidays are just around the corner and, as the weather is never entirely predictable, Suffolk’s theatres have got a wide array of shows lined up to inspire the imaginations of young and old alike. |
Imagine designing your own planet. What colour would the sea be? How many legs would a donkey have? What would the farts smell like? Well now’s your chance to choose! |
Zoom through the weird and wonderful wormhole alongside Gill and Boo, a couple of crafty World Builders (and clowns) with a ground-breaking plan to build a brand new, fully-functioning planet! |
Help them escape from the sinister Robo-Cops, play super silly games with the infamous four-footed gameshow host, Legs Dennis, and meet the mysterious rulers of a distant galaxy who come bearing strange plans, and even stranger sandwiches. |
You’ll find everything to play for, and every reason to play, in this interactive theatrical spectacular about making things right; nominated for the Brighton Fringe Best Family Show Award 2018. |
On the day of the famous annual fair, the town of Faldum receives an unexpected visit. A wanderer offers to grant a wish to anyone who wants one. Before long, the city is transformed. Mansions stand where mud huts once squatted, and beggars ride around in horse drawn carriages. And one man wishes to be turned into a mo... |
Written and performed by former Glastonbury Poetry Slam Champion Toby Thompson, I Wish I Was A Mountain uses rhyme, live music, and just a smattering of metaphysical philosophy to boldly reimagine Herman Hesse’s classic fairytale. |
Immersion Theatre present a brand new, larger-than-life musical adaptation of the much-loved classic, Pinocchio. Based on Carlo Collodi’s fantastical children’s book, this magical story leaps off the page and onto the stage in a vibrant re-telling of Pinocchio’s extraordinary adventures. |
Packed with comedy, audience interaction, and a completely original score guaranteed to have you singing along from start to finish, this high energy musical promises to be the perfect treat for the whole family. |
Jack and the Beanstalk delivers a gripping story, wonderful characters, mesmerising giant puppetry and original music for family members big and small to enjoy. |
Jack Spratt’s Dairy is struggling in a modern world, so Jack and chums put their heads together to find a solution. Should they sell the cow? Make milkshakes instead of milk? Find themselves some magic beans? When Jack climbs up to cloudland, he reflects on the world below and his place within it. Fathers, sons, friend... |
This hilarious new show offers a new perspective on a traditional tale for today’s families. |
From the producers of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show and Sarah and Duck Live on Stage comes another enchanting show for young audiences. |
The Twirlywoos are setting sail around the UK to welcome young fans along for a theatrical adventure. |
Expect mischief, music and plenty of surprises as they share the delight of discovery. With beautifully inventive puppetry the show promises a cast full of all your favourite characters from the hit TV show. |
The Noise Next Door are the U.K’s premier improv comedy troupe who have taken the comedy world by storm. |
The boys are back and will once again be delighting family audiences with a shiny new family show The Noise Next Door: At Sea. Join our crazy crew for an adventure on the high seas as they need your help to chase down the fearsome Captain Bloodbeard. The Noise Next Door will take your suggestions and transform them int... |
With mermaids, magic, sea-shanties and swords, this anarchic afternoon with the quickest wits in comedy is one you’ll treasure forever. |
A family-friendly, fun filled event for all ages. Join acclaimed children’s writer and illustrator Nick Sharratt and draw along with him. |
He’ll be showing you how to sketch favourite characters like Tracy Beaker and Timothy Pope, sharing ways of creating fantastic creatures like dragons and unicorns, and giving loads of top tips. And to celebrate his latest book ‘Nice Work for the Cat and the King’ everything will have a special ‘royal’ twist. |
Nick has illustrated close to 260 books. He’s worked with authors including Julia Donaldson, Michael Rosen and Kes Gray, and his books include You Choose, Shark in the Park and Pants. He’s also the illustrator of Dame Jacqueline Wilson’s phenomenally popular children’s novels. He’s been awarded a gold Blue Peter badge ... |
Bring pencils, paper and something to lean on and expect plenty of chances to join in. |
Starring: Bobby Davro, Dani Harmer and Lloyd Warby. Join Peter Pan, the boy who never grows up… and take part in his adventures with Wendy as they fly off to Neverland and meet some fantastical characters along the way; Tinker Bell, the Lost Children, Tiger Lily, Nana the dog, Pirates, Smee and of course Captain Hook. ... |
This Easter, ‘hang spring cleaning’ and take the family out to this real theatre treat. Join Mole, Ratty, Badger and Toad in Alan Bennett’s delightful and witty adaptation of The Wind in the Willows. |
When Mole first steps out onto the riverbank, he encounters a medley of woodland creatures. After making firm friends with Ratty, Mole is introduced to the delights of boating, the terrors of the Wild Wood and the peculiarities of the Wide World beyond. When the pair meet the infamous Toad of Toad Hall with his fads an... |
Holly is a young Fairy Princess, who is still learning how to fly and her magic doesn’t always go quite according to plan. Her best friend, Ben the Elf, doesn’t have wings and he doesn’t do magic, but he runs very fast and flies on the back of Gaston the Ladybird. They live in the Little Kingdom, a tiny land where flow... |
Calling all Bingsters! Bing and his friends are coming to Ipswich in the first ever Bing stage show. |
Full of fun, laughter and music, Bing Live! is the perfect first theatre trip for pre-schoolers and their families. |
A dino-mite adventure direct from the West End. Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family. |
Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across unchartered territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favourite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus. |
A special meet and greet after the show offers all our brave explorers the chance to make a new dinosaur friend. |
National Youth Music Theatre return to the festival with a new work written by best-selling children’s author Timothy Knapman, and with music by Laurence Mark Wythe. |
We all think we know the story of the Big Bad Wolf. How he’s mean and greedy, and likes blowing down the houses of innocent little pigs, and gobbling up grandmas just for the wicked fun of it. But that’s a fairy tale and the truth is a whole lot more surprising. |
In this hilarious, action-packed new family musical, you’ll get to meet the real Wolf: the guardian of a beautiful forest and all the creatures who live there. When a smooth-talking Woodcutter and his gang of henchmen turn up with deforestation and redevelopment on their minds, the Wolf is the only one standing in thei... |
This zany and hilarious tale based on the best-selling children’s book is wonderfully brought to life on stage for the very first time. With stunning effects, madcap action, original music (and lots of aliens of course!) this fantastically fresh and funny production will delight the whole family. |
Join Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends at In the Night Garden Live for a brand new show on their first ever UK theatre tour. |
You’ll see all your favourite characters beautifully brought to life with full-size costumes, magical puppets, and enchanting music. The show lasts just under an hour and it’s a completely new production for the very first In the Night Garden Live theatre tour. |
Now in its 10th year, In the Night Garden Live is one of the UK’s favourite family events. Over 1 million people have seen it so far. |
Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. |
Searching for hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the party mad Snake. Will the story of the terrifying Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo – is there? |
Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups, in the much-loved show. |
The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by author/illustrator Eric Carle has delighted generations of readers since it was first published in 1969 selling more than 43 million copies worldwide. The timeless classic has made its way off the page and onto the stage. |
Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, the critically acclaimed production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets, faithfully adapting four of Eric Carle’s stories, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, The Very Lonely Firefly and of course, the star of the show celebrating its 50... |
In 1993 the first Horrible Histories books were published and now Horrible Histories Live On Stage is coming to Ipswich. There’s a chance to catch Terrible Tudors and Awful Egyptians in two hilarious shows featuring eye-popping 3D special effects. |
In Terrible Tudors take a trip through the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth and hear the legend (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors. Find out the fate of Henry’s headless wives and his punch up with the Pope. Meet Bloody Mary and see Ed fall dead in his bed and survive the Spanish Armada as it sails... |
Awful Egyptians invites you to meet the fascinating Pharaohs, gasp at the power of the pyramids and discover the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt. Are you ready to rumble with Ramesses the Great? Dare you enter through the Gates of the Afterlife? It’s the history of Egypt with the nasty b... |
A special feature of the productions are the amazing 3D effects called Bogglevision! Among an array of 3D illusions the audience will see the Spanish Armada firing cannonballs into the auditorium or the Mummy reaching out to grab them. |
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