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Longwood Gardens

Written by George Olson on August 19, 2016. Posted in Uncategorized pages.

The Experience When you´re at Longwood Gardens, it´s easy to imagine that you´re at a giant, royal garden in Europe. Stroll along the many paths through acres of exquisitely maintained grounds featuring 11,000 different types of plants. Encounter a new vista at each turn: the Italian Water Garden, Flower Garden Walk, aquatic display gardens and many others. Amble through Peirce´s Woods, eight outdoor “rooms” of distinct woodland habitats. Inside the Conservatory is a lush world of exotic flowers, cacti, bromeliads, ferns and bonsai. Each season brings a...

Please Touch Museum

Written by George Olson on August 19, 2016. Posted in Uncategorized pages.

New Location! Who doesn´t love the Please Touch Museum? And now, taking kids to the Museum is better than ever. The nation´s premier children´s museum – which has been a beloved landmark since it opened in 1976 – has a new home in Fairmount Park, opening its doors to a world of educational, hands-on fun. The new location in Memorial Hall – a National Historic Landmark built in 1876 for the Centennial Exhibition celebrating the country´s 100th birthday – will boast three times more space for exhibitions and programs. Just outside the...

Franklin Square

Written by George Olson on August 19, 2016. Posted in Uncategorized pages.

Location 6th and Race Streets in Historic Philadelphia The Experience One of Philadelphia´s newest historic attractions is also one of its oldest. Franklin Square, one of the five public squares that William Penn laid out in his original plan for the city, has undergone a dramatic renovation. The park now boasts several all new, family-friendly attractions, including a miniature golf course, a classic carousel, storytelling benches, a picnic area and more. Mini Golf At Philly Mini Golf, an 18-hole miniature golf course decorated with some of Philadelphia´s...

Location

Written by George Olson on August 19, 2016. Posted in Uncategorized pages.

Info

Written by George Olson on August 19, 2016. Posted in Uncategorized pages.

About

Written by George Olson on April 22, 2015. Posted in Uncategorized pages.

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Plan Your Trip

Written by George Olson on June 18, 2014. Posted in Uncategorized pages.

Welcome to Sterling and Logan County! Whether you’re planning a trip to Sterling or are just passing through, there is plenty to do and see! – Check out what our travel partners have lined up for you here and here – Click for easy-to-follow and printable maps of Sterling Attractions, Sterling Streets, and of Logan County – Download and/or print the Historical Sterling Self Guided Tour – Try one of the restaurants listed in our Dining Guide – Our Lodging Guide will help you decide where to stay – Our Photo Gallery will identify many of the things...

Links

Written by George Olson on June 10, 2014. Posted in Uncategorized pages.

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Contact Us

Written by George Olson on June 10, 2014. Posted in Uncategorized pages.

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Blog

Written by George Olson on June 10, 2014. Posted in Uncategorized pages.

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History of Sterling and Logan County

Written by George Olson on June 10, 2014. Posted in Uncategorized pages.

Logan County, Colorado The first inhabitants of the plains were the Indians – Arapaho, Cheyenne, Crow, Blackfoot, Sioux, Kiowa and Pawnee. They survived and even thrived. The first non-Indians were French-Canadian trappers who passed through the area on their way to the beaver-rich foothills of the Rockies. They stayed only as long as there was a demand for the pelts and then moved on. Explorers such as Stephen H. Long passed through what is now Logan County on June 26, 1820. He referred to this area as “The Great American Desert.” Discovery of gold in California in 1849, and ten years...

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