Vacation ideas for 25th wedding anniversary
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After twenty-five years of marriage, undoubtedly the memories are special. Why not add to those special moments by commemorating your Silver Anniversary where silver is known. The following four vacation spots not only offer insight into silver and silver making, but also hold a variety of other activities that will give you new educational and romantic memories to take back home.
Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia
In Colonial Williamsburg, silversmithing is done much the same way as when the Colonists practiced the craft. Silversmiths still melt, pour, and hammer silver into sheets to make silver and gold jewelry, silverware, coffee and teapots, and other silver pieces. Among other sightseeing, walking tours, and cruises to choose from, experience the feel of Williamsburg during the 1774 to 1781 years of the American Revolution as re-enacted in Revolutionary City. Later, relax with a romantic dinner at the Williamsburg Winery that makes the best wine some reviewers say they've ever tasted.
The U.S. Mint -- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia is home to the country's first and largest mint. According to U.S. Mint history, the silver used to make the first coins came from the silver in George Washington's house. "Peter the Eagle," believed to be the model for the eagle on U.S. silver dollar, is mounted there. Don't miss Valley Forge, the National Constitution Center, or the Liberty Bell Center. If your silver anniversary vacation falls during the baseball season, don't forget the Phillies. Let romance end the day with a sunset dining and dancing cruise around the Delaware River.
Sierra Silver Mine -- Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Coeur d'Alene grew up around silver and gold mining 125-years ago. Today, the Sierra Silver Mine is still a working mine in the Coeur d'Alene district. Visitors taking a guided tour through the main shaft hear silver mining stories and view silver mining demonstrations and exhibits. Among its numerous entertainment attractions, Coeur d'Alene offers breathtaking scenery, beaches and romantic lake dinner and sightseeing cruises. Kayak the Coeur d'Alene River in a kayak for two. Hike the Route of the Hiawatha, go wild salmon fishing, try your luck at casino gambling, or pub crawl all or as many bars as you can manage.
Silver Dollar City -- Branson, Missouri
Branson, Missouri located in the heart of the Ozark Mountains is home to silversmiths and other craftsmen who are a part of the Branson Silver Dollar City attractions. Watch a silversmith ply his trade before you head to White Water, a water park with water rides, water-blasters, super-soakers, speed and waterslides.
If caves and caverns are your thing, no less than six in and around Branson are open for exploring. Spend a romantic evening cruising Table Rock Lake dining and enjoying a dinner show. Other shows and night life entertainment abound. Don't end your silver anniversary vacation in Branson without visiting Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede.
Enjoy your Silver Anniversary.
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