Paddle Steamers of Mornington – Historical Facts – Mornington Peninsula – Victoria, Australia

Back in the 1800's at Mornington, a small seaside town on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia, the main event of the day was the arrival of one of the Paddle Steamers at the Mornington Wharf. The local hotels and guest houses sent wagonettes and porters to the pier to escort guests to their establishments. When the paddle steamers departed to continue their journey to Sorrento, a procession of porters, trolleys and passengers headed towards the Main Street.Paddle Steamers were a luxury form of transport on Port Philip Bay in the late 1800's. They were used to transport tourists from Melbourne to Mornington, Dromana and Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula, and Queenscliff on the Bellarine Peninsula.The Port Philip Steamship and Hotel Company owned the Golden Crown and the Lonsdale paddle steamers. They ran daily excursions from Melbourne to Mornington, Dromana, Sorrento and Queenscliff.Golden Crown was built in Auckland New Zealand .. more»

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Captivating Destinations and Hotels in India

When it comes to scheduling trips to India, the question of where you'll find accommodation can be a fiddly one. After all, across the country's various cities lie an assortment of hotels and guest houses that caters to different people. But what sort of hotels in India will suit your requirements best - and, more importantly, where in this huge country will be the optimum location for your planned activities? Whatever your interests - or budget - it's entirely possible for you to find hotels in India that will match up to your needs.For instance, if pure sightseeing in India is what you're most interested in during your trip, choose a hotel right in the city of the Taj - Agra. In and around the city of Agra, you'll find some of the world's most iconic landmarks, including Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Sikandra, Itmad-Ud-Daulah Tomb, Fatehpur Sikri, Ram Bagh, Dayal .. more»

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A Review of the Rivers Casino – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Location: 777 Casino Drive; Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Driving Distance: 60 miles Northeast of Wheeling, WV; 75 miles north of Morgantown, WV Open Since: 2009 Hotel Accommodations: None Other Areas of Interest: Sports Stadiums including Heinz Field and PNC Park; Shopping; Boating; fishing;The Rivers Casino opened in 2009 and features a gaming floor that holds some 3,000 slot machines. While the casino offers no onsite accommodations, there are many hotels and motels in the local area where one can easily find a room for reasonable rates. You can find plenty to do at this casino including of course playing slots machines, dinner, entertainment, a nightclub and more. Among the restaurants you'll find a wide selection of choices at:Grand View Buffet Ciao West End Cafe Andrew's Steak and SeafoodWhether you're looking for something quick, something casual or fine dining, you can have it all at this great casino. After dinner, perhaps you'll .. more»

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