{"id":7511,"date":"2018-05-22T14:01:55","date_gmt":"2018-05-22T14:01:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/?p=7511"},"modified":"2018-05-22T14:01:55","modified_gmt":"2018-05-22T14:01:55","slug":"popular-places-go-memorial-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/popular-places-go-memorial-day\/","title":{"rendered":"The Most Popular Places To Go On Memorial Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

Memorial Day represents one of the last holidays in spring.\u00a0 But, it also marks the beginning of a long season of American summer vacations.\u00a0 Tourists pack the theme parks, motorhomes clog the freeways, and the beaches disappear under a sea of towels and umbrellas.\u00a0 If you planned anything worth doing for Memorial Day weekend, you’ll soon find that hundreds of other tourists did too.\u00a0 And, trying to avoid the crowds epitomizes an exercise in futility.\u00a0 So, just embrace the long lines, elbow-rubbing, and parking-related family arguments.\u00a0 Memorial Day cometh, and here’s where everyone is going:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Orlando, Florida<\/a>:\u00a0 Walt Disney World\u00ae<\/h4>\n

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A Walt Disney World\u00ae vacation still remains one of the most popular things to do on Memorial Day!\u00a0 Every summer, thousands upon thousands of excited theme park enthusiasts descend on Orlando, Florida to suspend disbelief and enjoy a magical experience with the family.\u00a0 And, this summer, Walt Disney World\u00ae tickets will produce more smiles than ever before!\u00a0 That\u2019s because the much-anticipated Toy Story Land will finally open to the public on June 28th<\/sup>!\u00a0 To infinity\u2026and beyond!<\/p>\n

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New Orleans, Louisiana<\/a>:\u00a0 National World War II Museum<\/h4>\n

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Each year, just before the start of Memorial Day weekend, countless tourists flood the streets of New Orleans.\u00a0 The city plays host to a wide variety of music, food, and cultural festivals.\u00a0 This year, for the first time ever, you can participate in the Bayou Country SuperFest within the friendly confines of the Superdome!\u00a0 Or, check out the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience and whet your whistle before diving into some local eats.\u00a0 Finally, you can pay tribute to the military by picking up a New Orleans Power Pass<\/a>, which allows you to visit the National World War II Museum!<\/p>\n

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Memphis, Tennessee<\/a>:\u00a0 Graceland<\/h4>\n

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Now more than ever, tourists are loading up the van, hitting the road, and exploring America\u2019s Heartland.\u00a0 And, this Memorial Day weekend, Memphis, Tennessee expects a record-breaking number of international and domestic visitors.\u00a0 Most tourists come to pay homage to the many famous musicians with ties to the city, such as Johnny Cash, Aretha Franklin, and Jerry Lee Lewis.\u00a0 But, enthroned above all others sits The King:\u00a0 Elvis Presley.\u00a0 If you find yourself vacationing in Memphis this Memorial Day, why not honor this famous draftee with a trip to Graceland<\/a>?<\/p>\n

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Washington, D.C.<\/a>:\u00a0 National Mall<\/h4>\n

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An obvious choice for a Memorial Day trip, the National Mall contains some of the country\u2019s most famous memorials.\u00a0 Indeed, the number of memorials might surprise you.\u00a0 Aside from the well-known Vietnam and Korean War Veterans Memorials, you can also visit the F.D.R. and M.L.K., Jr. Memorials, among others.\u00a0 \u00a0And, one of the best things about the National Mall is the price.\u00a0 Unless you\u2019d like to upgrade your experience with a Segway Tour<\/a>, you don\u2019t have to pay a dime to explore this national treasure!<\/p>\n

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Hey you!\u00a0 Where do you plan to go on Memorial Day?\u00a0 Whichever city or attraction gets mentioned the most will get added to the list!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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