From: Genell Scheurell <Genell_Scheurell@nthp.org> Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 10:29:06 -0500 Subject: FW: TRUST WORTHY: 2010 Dozen Distinctive Destinations Revealed TODAY! Message-ID: <1BB68F6D411C33499A67A9FAA2D889BE52261C7EB1@NTEMAIL.nthp.org>
Perhaps the people in Wisconsin would be interested in voting for a sister-
community in the Midwest? Marquette [MI], Cedar Falls [IA], or St. Louis [
MO]?
Genell
Genell Scheurell | Senior Program Officer, Midwest Office
National Trust for Historic Preservation | 53 W. Jackson Boulevard, Suite 3
50, Chicago, Illinois 60604
Phone: 312.939.5547, Ext. 37223 | Fax: 312.939.5651| Email: genell_scheurel
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From: Joelle Schatz
Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 8:52 AM
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Subject: TRUST WORTHY: 2010 Dozen Distinctive Destinations Revealed TODAY!
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Trust Worthy
February 3, 2010
2010 Dozen Distinctive Destinations Announced!
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For 10 years the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Dozen Distincti
ve Destinations<http://www.preservationnation.org/ddd> program has annually
selected communities across America that offer cultural and recreational e
xperiences different from those found at the typical vacation destination.
From dynamic downtowns and stunning architecture to cultural diversity and
a commitment to historic preservation, sustainability and revitalization, t
he selected destinations boast a richness of character and exude an authent
ic sense of place.
This year's destinations range from a culturally diverse New England seapor
t steeped in the arts and a bustling city known as the "Gateway to the West
" to an Appalachian music-heritage trail, an Alaskan gem rich in Native Ame
rican and Russian history and a charming Southern city with deep roots in s
pace exploration.
For the first time, the public will determine which of the 12 destinations
will be the 2010 Fan Favorite. From February 3 to February 28, any legal re
sident of the U.S., 18 years of age or older, can vote as often as they lik
e for their favorite city or town on this year's list. The winner of the po
pular vote will be announced on March 1, 2010. Voters are automatically en
tered to win a complimentary two night stay at any Historic Hotel of Americ
a. No purchase necessary. Offer void where prohibited.
Visit www.PreservationNation.org/ddd<blocked::http://www.preservationnation
.org/ddd> for official voting rules, information about Historic Hotels of A
merica, to learn more about this year's destinations, and to begin voting!
The 2010 list of America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations includes:
Cedar Falls, Iowa - With recreational activities ranging from kayaking on t
he Cedar River to shopping on its acclaimed Main Street, Cedar Falls deligh
tfully connects a dynamic downtown with its natural surroundings.
St. Louis, Mo. - Destination highlights are nestled amongst the historic br
ick buildings that line St. Louis' cobblestone streets, proving the city li
ves up to its iconic status as the "Gateway to the West."
Marquette, Mich. - Named one of the 100 Best Art Towns in America, cosmopol
itan Marquette offers wonderful views of the Lake Superior waterfront and a
n equally enchanting downtown.
Fort Collins, Colo. - The great Rocky Mountains overlook the thriving busin
esses of Fort Collins' Old Town Square - a vibrant area that so epitomizes
the ideal of a bustling American main street that it was actually used as a
model for "Main Street, USA" at Disneyland.
Provincetown, Mass. - This New England seaport town, site of the 1620 signi
ng of the Mayflower Compact, positions fabulous galleries and restaurants n
ext to National Seashore dunes and beaches.
Simsbury, Conn. - This quintessential small town appeals to the heritage tr
aveler with its top-rated restaurants, historic sites and parks and real wo
rking farms that produce everything from wine to sweet corn to homemade ice
cream.
Rockland, Maine - With great pride in its maritime past and present, Rockla
nd blends tradition with an innovative spirit and delivers delicious dining
opportunities as well as historic lighthouses and museums.
Chestnut Hill, Pa. - Enjoying a unique combination of colonial and modern h
istory, Chestnut Hill features historic homes ranging from Federal to Moder
nist, a boutique shopping district, and recreational opportunities at nearb
y Wissahickon Valley Park.
Huntsville, Ala. - Still preserving the largest collection of antebellum ho
mes in Alabama, Huntsville has grown from its deep southern roots to become
"America's Space Capital."
The Crooked Road: Virginia's Heritage Music Trail, Va. - The Crooked Road c
elebrates the region's rich Appalachian heritage, weaving together quaint h
istoric districts that share a past steeped in a uniquely American music cu
lture.
Bastrop, Tex. - Only 30 minutes from downtown Austin, Bastrop takes visitor
s back in time with traditional Texas charm and historic buildings set alon
g the banks of the Colorado River.
Sitka, Alaska - Sitka prides itself on its diverse cultural heritage and of
fers a glimpse of a unique chapter of American history, while the extraordi
nary wilderness in its backyard beckons visitors to explore the largest tem
perate rainforest in the world.