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Table 6. Detailed Inventory of Destination Capital
Source: Authors’ compilation from diverse information sources
Natural Cultural or Historic Special Events Hospitality/
Service
Facilities
Beaches Antique and craft shops Antique/Collectible
shows
Hotels
Bird-watching sites Archaeological sites Art shows Motels
Botanical gardens Art galleries Animal shows B&Bs
Canyons and gorges Battlefields Auto shows Campsites
Caves Burial grounds Ball games/tournaments Home stays
Cliffs Ceremonial dances Barbecues Restaurants
Climate Temples-Mosques/Churches Card tournaments Coffee shops
Deserts Conservatories Comedy contests Snack bars
Fall foliage Costumed events Craft shows Lounge bars
Farms, ranches Covered bridges Drama productions Pools
Fishing streams and
lakes
Early settlements Flower shows or festivals Ballgame courts
Forests Ethnic celebrations Food festivals Sport arenas
Geologic formations Ethnic restaurants/grocers Hobby shows Sport fields
Horseback-riding Exhibits Holiday celebrations Gyms
Hiking and Biking trails Famous historical buildings National day celebrations Boat rentals
Hot springs Famous people Labor day celebrations Marinas
Islands Folk art collections Living history festivals Ski lifts
Rivers/Lakes/ Oceans Ghost towns Music festivals Movie theaters
Mineral springs Historic building tours Pageants Massage parlors
Monuments (natural) Historic railroads Photo contests Bus services
Mountains Theme tours and
reenactments
Races (auto, motorcycle,
boat, bicycle, horse)
Cab services
Natural bridges Ethnic culture Seasonal events Car rental
Nature trails Ethnic reservations Specialty food-tasting
events
Bicycle/motorbi
ke rentals
Orchards and vineyards Landmarks Triathlons/marathons Trains
Parks (national, state,
local)
Lumber camps Food and beverage
Tours/tasting rooms
Ferryboats
Picnic areas Mansions Dance contest
Remoteness Memorials Fireworks
Sand dunes Mines Display contest
Scenic views Missions Trekking tours
Ski slopes Monuments Concerts
Star gazing Museums
Swamps/wetlands Native folklore
Valleys Newsworthy places
Volcanoes Old forts
Waterfalls Pioneer homes
Whitewater Ruins
Wilderness Unique lifestyles
Wildlife Farm markets
Hills UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Bays
Gardens