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Best Things To Do, Spokane: A Guide to the Top Attractions in the City

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Must Visit Things to Do in Spokane

Spokane, situated in Washington State, is an active city that captures the essence of new-age city life alongside stunning natural scenery. The city offers its visitors breathtakingly beautiful parks, significant historical monuments and buildings, a variety of attractive art immersion, and a great variety of view food. If you're seeking out things to do, Spokane will not let you down.

At the same time, almost anyone interested in this beautiful city might be satisfied, whether you are interested in nature, history, the arts, or cuisine. Spokane has a lot to offer, and the following is the list of five recommended things to do in Spokane that tourists should visit.

Explore Riverfront Park

Riverfront Park is one of the major attractions in Spokane, WashCentre's Center. It is 100 acres, so it has many sights and can provide many exciting things to do for everyone.

The park's green space was constructed initially for the 1974 World's Fair and remains a free-access cultural facility for nationals and tourists nowadays.

Iconic Spokane Falls

Of the highlighted geographical structures in the park, the most impressive feature is probably Spokane Falls. These waterfalls are significant and unique, and while there are no helicopter tours or full-on treks through Victoria Falls, several viewing platforms throughout the park allow for the breathtaking sight.

For a better perspective, spin the Spokane Falls SkyRide, a gondola ride that visually narrates the falls and their vicinity.

Numerica SkyRide

Another popular attraction is the Numerica SkyRide in Riverfront Park, quickly becoming popular. This type of gondola ride is one of the highlights of any visit to this city, as is the beautiful falls it overlooks.

The actual ride takes roughly 15 minutes, and the exciting part is that there are myriad photo-worthy views throughout the experience.

Looff Carrousel

You can ride in the historical Looff Carrousel, a centennial carousel with intricately carved wooden horses for the kids and the child in you. This fun ride attracts kids and the young due to its timeless appeal.

Skate Ribbon and Pavilion

Riverfront Park's entertainment features include an ice ribbon that turns into a roller path. Nestled to the ribbon is the U.S. Pavilion, a large facility utilized for performances, functions, and a spectacular illumination show. Due to its construction and colorful environment, the pavilion can be considered the park's Center.

The M.A.C. Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture

For those who want to understand the history and culture of the Inland Northwest area, a journey to the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture (M.A.C.) is a must.

This Center is located in the city's Browne's Addition neighborhoods and has a rich collection of exhibits, including art, history, and Native American culture.

Permanent Collections

This museum's collection is focused on objects from Native American cultures, especially the Plateau cultures of the Pacific Northwest. These collections give a rich history of the Aboriginal community that lived in the area for several generations.

Rotating Exhibits

Besides the permanent collections, there are temporary exhibitions and installations in the M.A.C., focusing on such genres as contemporary art and history with integrated elements. This is usually the case because such exhibits tend to showcase the artists' creations from the region and depict topics related to the area's past and present experiences.

Campbell House

Right beside the museum is the Campbell House, an original early twentieth-century-styled mansion. Tours of the house are available and reveal what life was like in Spokane for the people living there in those days. The Campbell House is one of the city's biggest attractions and an essential exemplification of the area's historical and architectural traditions.

Enjoy Outdoor Adventures at Riverside State Park

Natural lovers should consider themselves lucky to get a taste of Rivers State Park, a treasure trove of opportunities for those who want to spend time in the open air. This is one of the biggest parks in Washington, covering 9,245 acres and four miles northwest of Spokane.

Hiking and Biking Trails

Within the park are numerous, well-marked trails for hiking and biking that pass through wooded areas, open fields, and along the river edge. Some of the most used trails are the Bowl and Pitcher Loop, which gives a perfect view of the Spokane River and remarkable bowl-shaped rocks.

Water Activities

The Spokane River surrounds the park, creating good water recreational opportunities. Canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boarding are fashionable leisure activities, and with flat water to go on, one can just rent a kayak for the day.

Fishermen can also see different kinds of fish in the river, a common feature of the water source.

Camping and Picnicking

Riverside State Park has numerous camping and picnic areas and is the best place for a weekend camping trip or any event. This natural reservation offers many opportunities for camping, picnicking, and other recreational activities due to its well-developed infrastructure and beautiful natural environment.

Manito Park and Botanical Gardens

Manito Park and Botanical Gardens is a verdant ninety-acre park home to several splendid gardens and stunning landscapes. This park is in Spokane's South Hill and is considered a garden lover's paradise or simply for people looking for a quiet area away from the hustle and bustle of life.

Duncan Garden

Duncan Garden is one of the well-known venues in Manito Park. It is a formal garden of the European style characterized by an exact repetition of plantages, trimmed lawns, and a water basin in the Center. When in bloom, the garden is bright with colorful flowers, giving visitors a colorful view and peacefulness.

Rose Hill

Rose Hill is another place one cannot afford to miss when in Manito Park. Over 150 varieties of roses are grown in this garden, making the environment sweet and aesthetically appealing. Tourists can view roses in their full glory and their varieties in the garden.

Japanese Garden

The Nishinomiya Tsutakawa Japanese Garden is a quiet place that hints at Japanese garden design. This calming place has water basins for koi fish, stone lamps, and trimmed trees and bushes. The Japanese Garden is best for meditation since it has a relaxing environment.

Gaiser Conservatory

The Gaiser Conservatory grows a collection of exotic plants and flowers worldwide. An indoor garden such as this one is a paradisiacal milieu that allows people to touch the tropics any time of the year. During the winter, it is mainly in demand, as people prefer to go there to take a warm and colorful rest from the frost.

Spokane boasts phenomenal natural views, countless historical sites and attractions, and a healthy dose of modern arts and recreational activities.

So, start packing, and let me guide you to the things you cannot miss while in Spokane, a city that offers fun, fun, and more fun for anyone who visits!

Discover more about the city’s attractions by reading our blog post at https://sweethomespokane.com/spokane-things-to-do/.

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2: Spare Parts

art by @exorbitantsqueakingnoises

it seems like you end up stuck next to the same unsettling doll maker every year you attend the sheralothian festival of the arts. if you didn't know any better—if you didn't know him so well—you might assume it was just coincidence.

original work. suggestive but not explicit; contains extremely ambiguous consent, implied/briefly mentioned gore, dollification, fantasy plague.

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It’s no easy feat to reach Laurel Grove from the capital. The road is rough and pitted, hateful to wagon wheels. It twists through the mountains and descends into the treacherous fog of the Mistwalk Valley. Bandits, emboldened by newly thawed trade negotiations and a glut of incautious, overencumbered merchants, stalk the spaces between the trees. From caravan to campsite, a flock of apprentices have zealously guarded your crates of precious cargo. You’re tired, all of you, eager for beds, blankets and a proper meal, but also restless with anticipation. At the Sheralothian Festival of the Arts, you’ll make more money for your workshop in a few days than you will for the rest of the year, attracting new patrons and securing new contracts. 

The first of your apprentices to spot the sparkle of magic hollers in unabashed delight. The tapestry is a seamless weave of physical and metaphysical components, a shimmery material that blooms with sweet-smelling flowers in the daylight and sparkles luminescent beneath the moon. These adornments wrap around the trunks of trees and dangle from the canopy in thin ribbons, forming a path that guides you across bridges formed of mossy, gargantuan tree trunks and through leaf-canopy shaded streets. Laurel Grove, the Evergreen City, gradually unfolds all around you, not carved into the forest but melding with it.

One of your apprentices rushes off to secure a room at Fiora Falls, an inn tucked behind a waterfall. Another finds boarding for the horses. The rest follow you to the meadow fairgrounds where a ring of tents, stalls and tables has sprung up in a wide circle. You are late arrivals, having traveled further than most. Your fellow artists and craftsmen are happy to see you, exchanging embraces and well-wishes. A space has been saved for you not far from the meadow’s entrance. The apprentices get the crates open, setting up shelves, tables and a canopy. The display on your left belongs to Veta, a woodcarver from the south. She has amber eyes and thickly muscled arms littered with old scars. She waves when she sees you. On your right—

“There, there, darling. Don’t be nervous.” 

You freeze. All of your joy and excitement withers and dies because on your right is Medraut. 

You consider leaving. You shouldn’t. Can’t, really. But the thought occurs to you. Packing up, turning around, and making the long journey home without a single sale. You take a deep breath and let it out slowly. No. He won’t ruin this for you. You focus on helping the apprentices, unpacking fresh flowers, minerals and round jars packed full of colorful dust. Your pigments are the finest in Sheralothia. They’re on temple ceilings and canvases hung in palace halls, staining the palettes of the world’s most renowned painters.

Greta, one of the newer apprentices, glances around in awe at the works of leatherworkers, glassblowers and luthiers from distant lands. Inevitably, her gaze is drawn to Medraut and his eclectic display: heavy tomes. Bows and ribbons. Syringes. Small bowls of cosmetic pigments. Cloudy vials of condensed magic in both smooth liquid and thick ichor. Sewing kits. Everything is arranged around a life-size doll at the front and center, sitting stiffly upright with stocking-clad legs dangling off the edge of the table. It’s undeniably beautiful. Dressed in an asymmetric frilly ensemble, its dainty hands are folded one over the other in its lap, nails neatly trimmed and painted. It has a listless expression, lips pursed and painted orchid purple, neither smiling nor frowning. Glassy lavender eyes are accentuated by long lashes and dabs of glittering blush on the cheeks, half-lidded gaze staring at nothing in particular. 

“Hush now,” Medraut murmurs. He tucks a stray lock of hair back into place, looping it behind the shell of the doll’s ear. He caresses its face with the back of his hand in slow, soft strokes, the way one touches a lover. “Yes, I know. You dislike the spotlight. But you’re perfect.”

“Greta,” you say sternly. She flinches, scurrying back to your side with a sheepish expression. “Guests will be arriving at any moment and we’re not finished setting up. Let’s not get distracted just yet.” 

“Of course!” she stammers. You offer a smile to reassure her when she rejoins the other apprentices, sifting through pigments and materials to find the most eye-catching objects worthy of display. She’s soon drawn into a gossip huddle with the others, voices lowered, nervous glances thrown around. You don’t stop them. Better she hears it now, however twisted by hearsay and urban legend, than later. You try to focus on preparing for the start of the festival but you keep stealing glimpses at the neighboring tables. 

Medraut is deceptively delicate-looking, willowy with bony fingers and slender wrists. He’s cut his hair since the last time you saw him. Shoulder-length now, no longer spilling halfway down his back. He still favors the lavish fashions of the nobility; white silk, billowing sleeves, an obsidian brooch affixed to a lace jabot. Everything he does is graceful and deliberate, from the simple act of movement to the precise way he handles the goods arranged in front of him. He keeps returning to the doll, fussing over it, smoothing out creases in its clothing and refluffing drooping bows. Each time, his hand lingers. A squeeze of the shoulder. A stroke of the hair. A slow slide of the palm against the hollow of the throat, unabashed lust in his eyes.

Not unlike the doll, there is an uncanny, ageless quality to his features, a lack of anything that could easily identify him as young or old. That’s just how it is with mages. He could be thirty or three hundred. There’s no way to tell just by looking. You hear the apprentices discussing it. Trading rumors and throwing out guesses. His portrait hangs in the Hall of Gratitude in Twillisp Castle, his smile forever enshrined along with the other advisors King Kirgar maintained during his reign several centuries ago.

“You’re pulling my leg!” Greta hisses. “He can’t be that old!”

The others insist, “He might be even older.”

“He’s from Ithyr, you know. Some of the oldest mages in the world live there.” 

“Lived, anyway.” 

“Oh,” Greta says, her eyes wide. “Ithyr? To the west? Isn’t that where…” 

“Yes. I think that’s why he’s…like that.” 

You share a table. Tall, long and draped with black cloth, this flimsy barrier is all that stands between the two of you. Medraut has already placed a few odds and ends on the side closest to him. Combs and hairbrushes. Perfume bottles. An assortment of scalpels in different sizes, spread out on a velvet cloth. You gather a few of the larger, more inelegant minerals you haven’t had the chance to cut and grind into fine powder, lining them up down the center of the table. You try to do this quietly but Medraut turns the moment you place the first stone. He approaches the table, his smile widening. 

“Medraut,” you greet him curtly.

“My dear friend,” he says, the same sensual murmur he spoke into the doll’s ear rolling off his tongue. The slow, undisguised wandering of his gaze up and down your body makes you uneasy. His eyes are stark silver in pools of black sclera like twin moons, the pupils somewhat misshapen; common in survivors of arcanapox. “It seems I have the pleasure of your company again this year.”

You hum in acknowledgement. “I wonder how that keeps happening.” 

He tilts his head, glancing at something behind you. You step to the side to block his line of sight and he chuckles softly. “Hm. Bloodshot eyes. Unsteady gait. Shaky hands. You work your poor apprentices hard but you work yourself hardest of all. Would you like to sit down? I brought a chair.” 

You place the last stone more heavily than you need to, slamming it down at the end of the table. “You don’t cross this line,” you tell him. “You stay on your side and I stay on mine.” 

“Now, now. There’s no need for all that. But if it will put your mind at ease…” He shrugs, leaning against his half of the table with his arms crossed in front of his chest. “Really, do you think so poorly of me? Your apprentices are precious, but I’d never steal one away. No matter how lovely they’d look in something other than those dreary robes and aprons you’re all so fond of.” 

“I’m glad to hear that,” you say, utterly unconvinced. 

The slow trickle of the festival’s first guests thankfully diverts his attention. Medraut’s display draws in many curious onlookers and he’s all too happy to explain the history of Ithyrian dollmaking. He comes out from behind the table to stand beside the doll, demonstrating its posable limbs with gentle, coaxing touches. You shouldn’t watch. You have plenty to do. But you keep looking. Keep glancing over and finding him increasingly shameless. Running his hands through the doll’s hair. Stroking its arm. Kneeling once to tighten the laces of its boots and sliding his palm up and down the curve of one long, ball-jointed leg. Up and down. Up and down. Slipping beneath the fluttering edge of its skirt…

You get a few potential customers, too, excitedly chattering patrons of the arts looking for fresh new pigments to supply their preferred painters. A few recognize you from previous years. One particularly discerning man asks if a particular jar of dark dust is used in the creation of “mourning blue,” a rich color becoming increasingly popular in the frescoes of the capital. You’re still not accustomed to being recognized like this, approached with awe and praise. Your whole world is the workshop, turning rocks and plants into colors worthy of royal portraits. 

One of your apprentices demonstrates a technique with mortar and pestle, dropping a fistful of flower petals into the bowl. The others stand towards the back and whisper amongst themselves, furtive glances aimed at Medraut. 

“How bad was it?” 

“Oh, it was dreadful. Haven’t you seen The Death of the Deathless?”

“Gods, that awful thing? I couldn’t bear to look at it!”

“Shhh!”

Silence. You can feel them staring at your back for a moment before the whispers start again, even quieter now.

“It’s true. Our teacher was there when it happened. They apprenticed in Ithyr.”

“They were there? How did they survive?” 

“Arcanapox only kills mages. Still, it makes us pretty sick, too. That’s why they have that tremor in their hands."

“Of all things, they painted that?”

“When you see something so awful, you make sense of it however you can.” 

“Eyes like hot wax. Eugh.” 

“But that was a long time ago, wasn’t it?”

“Mages don’t handle death well. It’s too strange to them.”

“So that’s why…?” 

“Yes, to help them grieve.”

“No, that’s just how it started. What they do now, it’s…well, it’s certainly not the same.”  

A finely dressed man in a striped, high-collared doublet approaches Medraut’s table with a broad smile. They know each other. Medraut’s face lights up and they greet each other with half-bows, left hands flicking to the side as though to cast a minor spell; a mage greeting. They speak in hushed but excited tones and you should not be eavesdropping, should not care what they have to say to each other. You rearrange the pigments, sorting them alphabetically. You can’t help yourself. You glance over at them again.

The doll is staring at you.

You nearly drop the jar you’re holding, fumbling with the lid. It hasn’t moved at all except for its head, turned towards you. You swallow nervously, bending to pick up the lid of the jar. The doll’s eyes lower, then follow you back up when you stand. You look away, heart pounding. 

“How long did it take?” you hear the man ask, sounding awed.

Medraut laughs softly. “Quite some time, but I enjoy the process. This one especially.” 

You look at the dirt beneath your feet. The dangling tablecloth. The line of stones. Medraut’s beautiful hand sliding beneath the doll’s arm. Cupping its elbow. Stroking its wrist with his thumb. Sliding their palms together, lacing his fingers with its stiff ones. His face is flushed and his smile is the sort born of fevered delirium, a man dreaming of something impossibly sweet. 

“He’s stunning. Simply breathtaking. And the eyes…”

“A fresh set,” Medraut assures him. “I used the portrait you left with me for reference. A perfect match, isn’t it?”

“Yes. This is everything we wanted and more, Medraut. I can’t thank you enough.” The other man grasps the doll’s hand and brings it to his lips, kissing each finger reverently. “Everything is as it always should have been.”

“As it will forever be,” Medraut says, quiet and solemn. For a moment, neither of them speak. They bow their heads, eyes shut tightly as though willing away an unpleasant memory. Medraut snaps out of it first. He clears his throat, his smile returning. “Let me bring you the case.” 

‘The case’ is a large, wheeled box with a handle at the top. The exterior is polished leather, while the inside is ruched white velvet. Like a display case, you think. Like a bed. Like a coffin. Medraut picks up the doll like it weighs nothing and carefully sets it inside, arranging it on its side in a fetal curl. Stray ribbons and folds of fabric are tucked in. One last kiss is pressed to its forehead. The case closes, zipped and latched and locked shut with a key Medraut passes to the man. You can’t look away as he leaves, watching the case rattle through the dirt and grass and far away, vanishing beyond the meadow. You think about it all day. You’ll probably have nightmares about it.

Sunset signals the end of the festival’s first day. You’re exhausted, eager to get off your feet. When did you eat last? You dismissed the apprentices for lunch in turns and they offered to bring you something. Offered, but you said no. Too frazzled by all the people to eat, all the talking you had to do. A sudden wave of dizziness sends you stumbling, careening right into your own display.

Strong, beautiful hands catch you. You are held against silk ruffles. A warm chest. A quickening heartbeat. Medraut lowers you gently to the ground, cradling your head in his lap. The world is blurry but you can tell he isn’t smiling anymore. He wipes the sweat from your brow.

“Teacher!” You hear Greta and the others, your apprentices frantic and wailing. Medraut keeps them at a distance, barks at them not to crowd around you. You rarely hear him so sharp-tongued and terse. He tells them where to find a healer, sends them off for food and water. You breathe shakily, feeling worse than you realized. Medraut shushes you, his thumb catching a tear at the corner of your eye.

“My dear friend,” he whispers. 

“Put me down.” You try to squirm away from him but you don’t get far. Medraut turns you over, burying your face against his shirt. “Medraut, I’m serious.” 

“You need me,” he says. His voice quivers slightly. “You need me, and you long to be cared for. Treated like a precious, delicate thing. Here I am, my dearest one. Let me take care of you for just a moment.” He rubs your back, pressing his fingertips into muscles you didn’t realize were sore. You don’t mean to relax against him. You want to fight, to push him away, but he hums an old song you haven’t heard in decades and you remember damp summer evenings in Ithyr. The hiss of the ocean and the caw of seabirds. The chalky scent of magic pigment, the way it fizzled on your fingers. Stargazing on your back in a field, your hand joined with another. How you looked at the sky but he only looked at you, spellbound. 

“Do they still hurt?” you ask him. 

“My eyes?” he says. You nod weakly. “No, dear. Not for a long time.” He strokes your head, gentle, sliding pets that make you feel like young and impulsive again. “I wish you would come to Ithyr again. Stay this time. Do you remember that seat in the bay window? You would sit there for hours with your canvas, watching the tide come and go. You would sit there, so very still.” You shake your head and it’s a lie. Denial and avoidance. Of course you remember. “I want to see you there again,” Medraut whispers, stroking along your spine. “In the sunrise. In the moonlight. As you always should have been, forever.” 

That’s how they find you when the apprentices return, still in Medraut’s embrace. Curled up like a sick child crying for relief, wrinkling his shirt with your grasping hands. Only when the healer comes do you manage to pull yourself away. Medraut lets go of you slowly, one finger at a time. You assure him repeatedly you’ll be fine, you’ll be fine, you’ll be fine. You see him helping your apprentices pack up the pigments, their looks of wary acceptance, leaving his own section abandoned. There is a large box underneath one of his tables. A leather case, shut tight but unlatched. Empty, then. No doll inside. His personal mage seal is stamped on the side. 

It’s the same one he brings every time, year after year. Empty, save for desperate dreams and wishes that this time will be different than all the others. That you will finally say yes.

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tuesday again 12/24/2024

pair of portentous tuesdayposts: this one is christmas eve and the next one is new year's eve

trying something new with the reading section, where i list off a bunch of books i bounced off and briefly explain why. let me know if this is interesting, or if it's more interesting when i finish a book i sort of enjoyed and really dissect what didn't work for me like with that annoying evil wizard book a couple weeks ago.

listening

the true champ of the past few weeks has been friends at the table's (an actual play podcast about critical worldbuilding, smart characterization, and fun interaction between good friends) horror/weird west season Sangfielle, and i know i have listened to about sixty hours of it bc i have played about sixty hours of stardew valley. i am currently on ep 49, one before the last finale episode, and it feels like it is wrapping up in a very rushed and weird way? maybe i will feel differently after listening to the six coda episodes wrapping up everyones' characters?

the song of the week is fleet foxes’ white winter hymnal, which is morbidly festive without being strictly christmas-y and is not salting the open emotional wound within my chest that is The Holiday Season. album released 2008. christ im old

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reading

the concept of this gag award is EXTREMELY funny to me. i wish the EFF sent them a little physical trophy. perhaps a challenge coin.

bounced off a lot of stuff. the six larger books and the far top right are all from my absolute favorite thrift store with the worst vibes, who regularly has a 8/$1 media sale bc they actually want to be more of a kitchen goods and home decor thrift store and don't really want to constantly be overflowing with records no one buys. yet here they are.

i really do need to find a good indie used bookstore around here that will take books and give me back slightly more in store credit than in cash. bc i would like to fill some missing chunks of trilogies/fill out the star wars shelves a little more. but every time i have gone to half price books i have had an unpleasant time.

lumberjanes/bravest warrior/adventure time were not making me feel nostalgic and in fact made me quite sad instead (more in a memento mori way than in subject matter) so they're going to a friend's kid

glad i looked up Heartthrob (despite the really good premise of woman haunted by her heart donor) on my library's comic app bc the third one seems to mostly take place in a mental hospital which is really never a vibe i want

GRIFTER has art i don't love and a bland storyline about an ex-marine who is the saddest boy in the world and can also detect literal space aliens living among us. no thank you

tangle's game has a close-call near-sexual assault in the first chapter. no thank you! cool dystopic social credit score premise but no thanks!

gil's all fright diner is about the king of vampires and the duke of werewolves but they're hicks. the narrator hates that they're dumb hicks. did not jive with the authorial voice on this one

i bought Two Tickets to Tangiers in high school bc it looked cool and have only cracked it open now, almost fifteen years later. fifteen year old kay did not yet have the context clues from the cover that it would be a very racist travelogue

i need to stop trying agatha christie. i am never going to like agatha christie

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watching

somehow i have seen the first tinker bell fairies movie three times this week bc that's all my bestie's toddlers want to watch. a really stupidly stacked cast??? how did all these people have free time in 2008???

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playing

finished the community center in summer 2 of stardew valley (wildly popular and very intense farming sim) and would have finished it in winter 1 if not for the FUCKING pufferfish. i hate fishing minigames and i especially hate the fishing minigame in stardew so i am excited to leave it the fuck alone for a while.

my cauliflower got stupid mchugelarge?? i do not know why they did that. also a meteor fell on my farm and gave me a bunch of really valuable ore, just like real life meteors.

i do kind of regret picking the beach farm bc so much of my day is spent watering, but i am trying to lean harder into animal products and being more of a fun silly flower farm instead of the intense agriculture i find myself doing. i have the greenhouse, i have a small patch of sprinklerable land, i will simply make sure to buy some of every seed each season and if i really need something i will toss it in the greenhouse.

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making

people are being very gracious about their mediocre colored pencil portraits. most of my gift budget this year was two flat rate boxes to my siblings. silly little pet portraits are very cost effective if you already have art supplies, nice paper, gumption, and very cheap small frames.

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Justice for Stardewies

Because people need jobs and purpose...

Jodi

has been a single mom for so long, even though Kent returns in Year 2. She was a Registered Nurse, and replaces Maru at the clinic when Maru decides to go back to school. Jodi starts to feel her confidence grow as she works outside her home. And Harvey is a good boss, letting her work around Vincent's school schedule.

Maru

Inspired by Harvey, Maru wants to pursue and advanced degree in medical technology. With her poor eyesight, her dreams of becoming an astronaut faded. But she still gets to tinker and play with technology, which is something she loves.

Marnie / Marlon

deserves better than a "secret" relationship with Lewis. His family has wealth and historically held positions of power. The Governor is his cousin after all. Still Marnie deserves real "out in the open" love. Marlon asks her out one day after she visits the Adventurer's Guild with the weekly dairy delivery. Their first official date is the Flower Dance. And they dance together for the whole town to see. Lewis is jealous but... he had his chance. #sorrynotsorry

Shane

is sober and working at the movie theater during the evenings. He attends vet school during the day. Shane wants to open an animal clinic, with an emphasis on chickens... 🐔 er... farm animals. And he makes his famous pepper poppers for all town events.

Pam

Pam went to rehab. She is now reemployed at Pierre's. She really enjoys helping customers find what they are looking for, and she joined Caroline's class to get fit. She has already dropped almost 20lbs.

Robin

Robin does so much for the town. She is convinced by the people to run against Lewis. And then she actually wins. Since she finally has help from Alex, Robin's business is booming. She is able to hire on another employee so she can focus on her new important duties as Mayor of Pelican Town.

Linus

Is anyone surprised he actually has money? And lots of it? Linus gets involved with other veterans like himself with much encouragement from Gus. Now with properly flowing taxpayers' dollars, Linus is able to build a tiny Veterans Village for former military men and women to "get off grid," find healing, and a fresh start. Kent gets involved too after he starts counseling for his PTSD.

Alex

Robin hired Alex as a handyman. Alex is surprisingly good with his hands and figuring things out, especially electrical. With no formal training, he can rewire televisions and stereos. At first, he just tinkers in Robin's workshop. But then he starts doing bigger projects. After getting an electricians license, Alex helps wire houses and rewire faulty electrical in other homes and businesses around the Valley. It's blue collar work but it pays really well, and his skills are sorely needed. And he can work as he wants. So he still has plenty of time to toss the gridball around with friends, and take Dusty to the dog park, and even help Granny in the kitchen.

Evelyn / George

Ev still helps out at the community garden. She starts growing spices and herbs to bake in her breads and cookies. Once the Community Center is repaired, Evelyn hosts a bake sale to help with the upkeep. And Haley joins her in organizing a cake walk. George gets motivated, with encouragement from Jodi (since she is a vet's wife), to do the Valley's own version of Special Olympics. Alex helps his grandpa train.

Abigail

finally graduates after six years. She knows what she wants. She is going to pursue a master's in folklore and mythology. While it isn't business like her dad wanted, Pierre is still proud of his little girl. Abi leaves for Zuzu City (on the repaired bus line). She also has an internship lined up, translating manuscripts (since she learned ancient Dwarven).

Sebastian

takes coding to the next level. He finds a partner in Zuzu. They start a tech company together. Seb still comes home on weekends to spend time with his family (he and Demetrius patched things up ever since his stepdad got his official diagnosis as autistic). Seb always brings rice pudding for Demetrius, from the Asian Market he lives above. Seb is also working on releasing his first video game, inspired by his experiences in the mines.

Sam

After the band breaks up, Sam decides to go solo. He leaves for Zuzu City for some gigs. The first weekend he is there, he makes a connection with a talent scout who thinks Sam is really good. Sam starts landing bigger and bigger shows. Next thing he knows, he's traveling the world, opening for big name bands. It is a dream come true. He never stays in one place too long, but that's just what he loves about his "work."

Elliott

publishes his romance novel. And then his editor suggests a series. It is super successful. With his new steady income, Elliott upgrades his cabin to a proper beach cottage. He teams up with Penny to write a children's book.

Penny / the children

returns to school and obtains a proper teaching license. With help from Robin, she opens an after school enrichment program for Vincent, Jas, Leo, and a few other children. And she partners with Professor Snail to offer summer camps on Ginger Island. Penny also organizes a beach clean-up day.

Vincent starts an entomology club with the Prof, much to his delight.

Jas works with Emily to create costumes for a play. The story of the Winter Star is the first show they put on for the town. And this seriously helps Jas' confidence.

Leo repairs the treehouse with the help of Alex. And Pam, who attended cosmetology school, gives him a proper "big kid" haircut.

[clanwarrior-tumbly]

You take Stardew Valley requests now?!

Also—you do Morris too?

Hmm. Without immediately getting on the hate train, could I please request a Farmer!Reader getting sick of Morris pestering them to buy a Joja membership? Their reaction to this is to issue the store manager a challenge—since they doubt he’s actually done anything usual for the “company”. Reader worked at Jojacorp previously, they know how cushy manager jobs are. Farmer!Reader states they buy a membership if and only if Morris tries to get through one of their typical work schedules for a day.

Really. Other stores have to be scouted, land cleared, and then built. So it shouldn’t be too far fetched for him to have some experience on the physical of working for the company, right?

Or something like that.

Ohhh I like this one 👀

A little love for Morris for ya'll

.....

"Hello. How are you?"

"Good, thanks. And you?"

"I'm good. Did you find everything okay?"

"Yep. The other place was closed and I needed these seeds for my greenhouse before the season's up-"

"You know you could get them for far cheaper and more by purchasing our Joja membership! It's never too late~"

'Why did I say anything...' Already annoyed, you looked over your shoulder to see Morris, the JojaMart manager, standing at the customer service booth. He had a far-too-cheery smiling spreading from ear to ear, making him look more unnerving than friendly.

After seeing that stunt he pulled at Pierre's yesterday, you knew he wasn't ashamed about boasting his business and trying to push you over to his side.

You rolled your eyes and looked back at the redheaded cashier, handing her the gold and putting the seed packets in your backpack. Now you could say with confidence that you've gotten everything you needed to finish some bundles for the community center.

Wishing her a goodnight, you began heading towards the door--only to see Morris now standing there, once again insisting you buy a membership.

Apparently, ignoring him wasn't the solution this time.

"I mean no disrespect, sir..but the answer's no. I moved here to escape Joja, not get dragged back into it."

"Ah but everything leads back to Joja eventually, dear farmer." He chuckled. "You'll come around, I'm sure. Now you have a goodnight."

"You, too." Grumbling, you practically shoved past him and stormed back home, hopping into the nearest minecart as your shortcut.

Fortunately you had some time to plant the seeds in the greenhouse, knowing your sprinklers will take good care of them from here on out. And then you headed straight to bed, your pet curled up beside you as you dozed off.

........

It was a little past 6AM..and you were already done with today.

You were just 101% done.

That was all because of Morris.

Only now you realized how stubborn that corporate suck-up was...as in the mail he left you an envelope containing Joja coupons and a letter, once again pleading his case.

First he barges into another man's small business and presents a big sale to drive customers away...and now he's trying to bribe you with coupons, knowing damn well how rich your farm is becoming. He was just after your money and nothing more.

You were very close to chucking the letter into the furnace.

Then something dawned upon you..

He's always insisting that his store's products would make your farm work "easier", but what did he really know about the work you do? All that hard labor and hours toiling in the sun to get your grandpa's farm in better shape than it ever was?

You were no stranger to the cushy jobs your managers at Joja Corp had. They only had to do taxes, nag about meeting quota, and barely lifted a finger, lounging in a luxury office while you were cramped in a cubicle, mindlessly typing away on some old computer.

That was the only life Morris probably ever knew.

He didn't pour any blood, sweat, or tears into constructing JojaMart...or did he?

Then again, he liked to tout about building it all "from the ground up", and you wondered if he meant that literally.

That gave you an idea.

You were planning a trip to Skull Caverns today, but now you had something different in mind. Those serpents, mummies, and prismatic shards could wait.

So after checking everything on your farm, you headed to JojaMart right away. Not to buy goods this time, but to talk to Morris about your proposition.

The villagers in town were wondering why you were smiling, yet otherwise said good morning and continued about their day.

.............

As Morris was approaching the store, he was surprised to see you standing in front of the entrance. "Why hello, farmer." He chuckled, twirling the keys around his finger. "I see you've changed your mind? You must really want that membership-"

"Yeah, about that.." You huffed, backpack slung over your shoulder. "I wanna make a deal with you."

"..really, now? I thought you weren't into "business"." He pouted, but after seeing your stare, he sighed. "Fine. Out with it. I do have to open the store in five minutes."

"It'll only take one minute. I'll get the membership-"

His grin returned.

"--if, and only if, you come to my farm for a day and try to get through one of my work schedules."

Immediately it faltered as he gawked loudly, looking as though you tried to gift him trash. His glasses became askew as he physically recoiled, but he tried fixing them, sputtering out nonsense.

You titled your head, smirking. "What's wrong?"

"I--erm..i-is that all?" He managed to compose himself, trying to stay professional. "I mean..it's....how hard could it possibly be? That's why I was stunned. Because it seems..too simple."

"....I thought you were gonna say no-"

"No? Hah! I could never pass up a challenge, dear farmer. If that's all it takes to get you into our membership club and out of Pierre's rundown shack of a store..then why not?"

"Oh good. It shouldn't be that hard for someone like you who built this store "from the ground up"." You reminded him, noticing the subtle change in his expression. He was still smiling, yet he looked nervous. "You must be familiar with toiling for hours in the sun, scouting, clearing land of trees and boulders to make way for the foundation...."

As you went on and on, Morris kept nodding his head. But in the back of his mind, he was panicking.

He never got a spec of dirt on any clothes he wore, nor did he partake in any hard labor, having left that to his construction crew. He only ever managed the finances of the store--none of the physical aspects of running one.

That being said...he couldn't just let go of the 0.1% chance that you'll give into a membership. Not when you're coming to him at this hour with such a deal.

Whatever will give him an edge over Pierre, he'll take it.

"...oh, and there's one tiny string attached."

"Of course.." He chuffed, fixing his bowtie. "What is it?"

"You and your workers aren't allowed to touch the Community Center even if I buy that membership."

Once more, he gawked. "Huh?! But..but...with that extra 5,000 gold, we'll have more than enough to fund-!"

Your stare silenced him, and as frustrated as he was....he finally relented. "Fine. Fine. I'll call someone else to run customer service in my steed. As long as you hold up your end of the bargain."

"Don't worry. I won't leave you high and dry." You smiled, patting his shoulder and ignoring the way he cringed and hastily brushed the dirt off his suit when you moved away. "Come by my farm after work and I'll give you the rundown. Tomorrow morning you start."

"Will do. But until then...care to come in and shop?" He chuckled, unlocking the door.

Yet when he turned back around, you were already gone, and his shoulders sagged with defeat.

'That farmer is a strange one, but I'll get them that membership yet.'

....

"--and finally, between 11PM and 2AM, check the slime hutch and makes sure the troughs are full of water and sell off any petrified slime they may produce."

"..sounds disgusting."

"You want me to buy that membership or not, Morris?" Glaring at the Joja manager, you saw the way he flinched and looked at you with panic. "Because I can just-"

"No, no! It's fine..I agree with all of these..terms and conditions." He looked over the book of instructions you lent him, containing a log of one of your daily work schedules.

By the time you finished writing down the tasks, he arrived on your farm in the late evening in a pair of jeans and a white shirt (with the Joja logo, of course). So at least you knew he was taking this seriously.

Although you're sure he's only trying to convince you that he can do this, and you had some doubts. Even Sam and Shane were taking bets after learning where their manager was gonna be tomorrow, with Sam thinking he'll lose it at the slimes, and Shane betting he won't last an hour on your farm.

Time will tell if either of them win.

"Good, and there's just one more thing....don't mind the Cursed Mannequin."

He did a double take. "I'm sorry, the what now?"

"Oh nothing. I just have a perfectly normal mannequin in the house." You smirked. "Just don't touch it or look at it for too long. Anyways, I got an extra bed set up for you. Don't come looking for me in the morning because I'll be camping out at Calico Desert all day."

Digging a desert warp totem out of your bag, you looked at Morris one more time. "I got a few hours to set up camp, then I'll be down in the skull caverns."

"It's reassuring to know that's not part of this work schedule.." He muttered. "How much did you pay for the-?"

"I made it myself. Get yourself acquainted with the area and rest up. Tomorrow your challenge starts."

His eyebrows furrowed a little, as he wasn't a fan of you bossing him around like this. But then again this was your "business", technically, and he was only playing the role of employee for a day...

He only had to get through one day, and then you'll have no choice but to agree and get the Joja membership!

"Wait, but what if-?"

"You'll be fine, Morris. Try not to burn my farm down." With a wink, you activated the totem and disappeared in a bright flash of light, which made him quickly shield his eyes, wincing.

Suddenly he was all alone in the cabin, and his gaze eventually wandered to the single mannequin positioned by your wardrobe. It was wearing one of your festival outfits...

And, for a split second, Morris swore it was blinking at him.

But he just shook it off as his imagination, deciding to go outside and check over everything like you told him to.

'Okay, maybe this won't be so bad after all...I can do this. For Joja.'

.........

"Thanks, Pam!"

"Oh anytime, hun." The blonde driver chuckled as you were let off at the bus stop in Pelican Town, happy to be back after a long day at the Skull Caverns.

Least to say, it was a super lucky day for you...aside from the occasional swarm of serpents that had you running, ducking, and swinging your weapon like crazy. But you didn't pass out this time, thank Yoba.

You got a few things to donate to the museum, geodes to crack open, and gifts to give to your friends, but the most important thing right now was seeing how your farm was in Morris' hands.

Hopefully nothing burned down.

But part of you realized that if he was okay, that meant buying a Joja membership and having to succumb to the corporation you tried to get away from.

Oh well, you proposed that deal in the first place. It would be cruel not to uphold your end of it.

As you walked onto your farmland, you took a good look around, seeing that your crops were properly watered and the animals were out of the coop and barn, happily grazing in the fenced area. They seemed highly content.

'Well I'll be damned. He did it. I guess it wasn't so bad for him after all.'

Smiling, you headed inside the cabin to organize your backpack-

Only to find Morris passed out on the floor of your kitchen, his face sweaty and clothes covered in dirt and slime residue; not to mention several scratch marks on his skin, more notably his hands.

'Okay, maybe I spoke too soon.'

"Morris?" You got your watering can ready in case you had to wake him up-

Then he abruptly snapped his eyes open, sitting up with a gasp, scrambling to his feet the moment he saw you. He looked extremely strung out and..almost traumatized, even.

"Farmer, you...! Y-You...you didn't....!!"

"Hey, hey. Calm down, Morris." Setting the watering can on the table, you put your hands up. "You're okay. Everything looks good out there-"

"You didn't tell me you had beasts living on this farm! Oh god, I'm a mess. Don't look at me anymore!" With teary eyes, he rushed to the kitchen sink to wash his hands, nearly scrubbing them raw as he tried calming himself down. "Those Slimes were so vicious, they kept swarming me and one stole my glasses! A-And the animals...why didn't you say there were dinosaurs in the coop?!"

"I did put that down, but you must've thrown away the paper I gave you. I told you to look it over carefully."

"And I told you to get an Auto-Petter!" He huffed. "I would've offered it to you at a discount had I known you had so many animals! But noooo...you'd rather risk getting your fingers bitten off, I guess!"

"Oh come on. They're sweet little things who crave real human affection-"

"To you, who raised them, they might be!" Turning around, he could see your small smile, and he frowned in return. "You know what the worst part about all of this was?"

"I'm eager to know." You sat down at the table, your pet coming to sit beside you on the floor.

"...Pierre. He came by to sell you some ridiculous recipe, but instead saw me down on my knees, trying to tear some stupid fruit out of the ground! And he LAUGHED and called me your "new farmboy"!! You have any idea how humiliating that was?!!" His face was turning red.

"I can imagine...what was the recipe?"

"Wh..nevermind that! I represent all of Joja in this town, and if anyone finds out through my rival that I'm....!! I'm....!" As he looked at you and saw your expression, he felt defeated, his anger replaced with tiredness.

"...sorry. I told myself I wasn't going to lose my head." He rubbed his temples, groaning. "And here I am, doing just that. I..I don't know how you do it everyday, [y/n]. All of this work. I'm definitely not in the best shape for it."

"Believe me, I used to think the same thing." You chuckled, glad to see the haughty manager becoming so humble. "You remember our deal?"

Morris perked up. "Yes. You were..serious about that, correct?" His eyes narrowed. "Because if you made me go through all of this just to embarrass me-"

"Relax. You're gonna have a new member of your little club very soon." Sighing, you took out an envelope containing 5,000 gold that you've reserved for this. "Really didn't think you'd last long enough to win...but you did it."

He looked at you like a fish out of water, utterly speechless. But he quickly regained his composure and laughed, standing upright. "Hah! One score for me, none for Pierre! Shall we get you set up right away into our rewards program-?"

"Get cleaned up first, and then we'll talk about that."

"......fine, "boss"." His shoulders slumped as he pouted, heading back into the spare bedroom to wash up and put his black suit, slacks, and bowtie back on.

While waiting, you sighed and looked down at your pet. "That son of a bitch really did it, Miso."

"........"

"Yeah, I should've known better. But it was nice being the manager of him for once."

[thelaughingcowplant]

San Myshuno Meadows Mall

This build is based off of the Eaton Center in Toronto Ontario.

The mall is decorated for Christmas for Christmas gameplay shopping.

All items have been marked for sale. *While play testing I noticed that even with 3 employees it was still rather difficult to get to customers to ring them up as there are 3 retail floors.

The fourth floor is a food court that offers a cafe, 2 resturants, and 6 vendors. Looking online it states that only 4 vendors can be on a lot at a time. * However While play testing I found that only two vendors will allow for hire. Little Ms Sam's has a mod that will add a lot trait to auto hire vendors. If you play with mods this is highly recommended. *If you decide to change the lot type to community market place from eco lifestyle it will auto hire up to 3 vendors. This would be recommended if you are looking to use the lot mostly as a hangout opposed to retail.

The First Floor:

Freezer Bunnies - Childs toy store

Sport Simmers - Outdoor sports store

Simsy - Clothing unisex store for young adults

Bubbly - Bubble tea shop

Photobooth

Public Bathrooms

Second Floor:

Bella's Boutique - High end beauty store (owned by Bella Goth)

Plumbz - Mens modern fashion store

Llama Up - Tech store

Paws & Claws - Pet store

Lounge for breaks from shopping

Photo booth

Public Bathrooms

Third Floor:

LaLa Lamas - Fitness clothing and activity store (owned by Thorns)

Costal Plumbobs - Infant and Toddler items store

Seasons - Holiday nick nack store (How do they stay open?)

Trendz - Home furniture trend store

Public Bathrooms

Photo Booth

Vending Machines

Fourth Floor

Food Court:

American Food Vendor

Mexican Food Vendor

Indian Food Vendor

Vietnamese Food Vendor

Chinese Food Vendor

Japanese Food Vendor

Within the Food Court:

Circles Cafe (located in the top dome)

Sky Shpansa (mini chain from Windenburg)

Cactus (dark moody resturant)

Photo booth

Public Bathrooms

In this save file the lot is owned and operated by the Landgrab Shopping Centers. This is the second location opened (the first one from Del Sol Valley)

This lot was placed in San Myshuno replacing the Art Center on a 30x40 lot at 546 kb - it is on the gallery as Landgrab Shopping mallV4

As I work towards finishing off Willow Creek of my Save file I thought I would give a sneak peak into some of what I am working on. My builds come to me in the moment, this past week it was building a Christmas decorated mall.

Stay tuned for more on my Canadian Save File <3

[astarab1aze]

➥ Modern Verse Trivia

The Night family is split down the middle politically, more as a means to maximize wins and maintain their social status; Half Red Hand (and/or Sanguinarian) sympathetizers, half ordinary traditionalist nightfolk, with a handful outliers.

The widely accepted age for retirement in the nightfolk world is an even 100-years-old, or dependent on location, at which point the standard varies and will include physicals, age verification, etc. in order to recieve benefits or an AARP membership.

Nightfolk do not pay property, city, or state taxes, only federal, sales, inheritance, and county. There are certain additional taxes regarding funerary rites, which they call a death tax, but it's largely used for the maintenance of burial grounds, sanctified grounds, and the charms and barriers surrounding nightfolk population centers.

Since the Nighthouse is on the very edge of Belle Valley, sitting at a sort of crossroads, it's not terribly unlikely that a human or person otherwise unfamiliar with the nightfolk world could find it.

Of the two, Salem's Crossing is much livelier and more dangerous than Belle's Hollow, serving as a home to several high profile criminals such as Loux Garo, Deadeye, the Red Hand terrorist cell Vanguard, and more; Belle's Hollow, however, is absolutely not without its problems.

Incantations are used to assist in casting, but are not themselves what make the cast, itself a catalyst no different than a wand, grimoire, or palmseal. Magic is innate, an extension of the universe through those that possess it - some are just more efficient in making use of it than others.

Black cats are seen as good luck, to contrast directly with the human Catholic belief they're the reverse, so they're a common sight in nightfolk towns - what luck that this is true!

Blackwyrms are by and large seen as dangerous pests in the same way gators and wild boar are - by everyone. Extermination companies and the sorcier class both have special units specific to managing the blackwyrm infestation crisis.

Why is there a blackwyrm infestation crisis? Illegal breeding, egg smuggling, poaching, illegal purchase and sale, some folks releasing them into the Mirewood or sewers, etc.

Fey are the rarest of all nightfolk, followed very closely by hapries and shapeshifters, having been subject to a number of vampire-driven genocides. Survivors were enslaved, forced into experimentation and breeding programs in an effort to create vampires capable of walking in the sun.

There are effectively 0 full-blooded Fey and most shifters are only half.

There is a special kind of sunscreen for vampires that gives temporary resistance to UV light - it lasts for only half an hour depending on how much is applied.

Literally All-Purpose SaltTM was invented by the Augur of South Ocala (yes, that's what he called himself) specifically for the consumption of scarbuncle cheese, but it later became a common household seasoning sold at exactly $1.99 since 1899.

Ramona Shank is still alive, but no one knows this for certain.

One very important rule of the Mirewood: Do NOT follow the lights. There are witchlights dotting the bayou and, should you follow them, you may be swallowed up by rogue brachio, eaten by gas adders or frogmen, killed by poachers, robbed by other criminals, or entirely cursed. It's a 1 in 1b chance you'll run into a red wolf or haint dog, so don't go looking for one.

There are sunflower seed brands that offer nightfolk-oriented flavors such as offal, leech, scarbuncle cheese, pickled eye stalk, barbamayo, salted gator paw, snap-trap, Literally All-Purpose, red kelp, and more.

Gretl's is the nightfolk equivalent to Willy Wonka and is considered The candy & snack food brand, having numerous partnerships with human companies across the globe.

Population addendum: There is closer to 250 million nightfolk, versus the prior population estimates at 100-125 million.

Vampires, witches, wizards, sorcerers, and weres are the most common nightfolk.

The last of the great gryphons, Crovita's father Ágrìfa, was killed by poachers in a vicious massacre in the 1800s.

Hearing voices and seeing things are about as stigmatized in the nightfolk realm as they are in the human, this being because all manners of vile and terrible things could be revealing themselves to you...like a Red Hand vampire or a petty goddess who wishes to lead you to your death. Still, most will refer you to a bloodweaver and leave it at that.

Tommy-knockers run the banks in tandem with the Gilde family, at least in the United States, and the partnership here is ridiculously iron-clad. Not even the government could tear the two apart, and it has tried several times to get rid of them and establish a central bank (and failed spectacularly every time).

Nightfolk drink alcohol for taste 96% of the time and have a much, much higher legal limit at 0.460.

Most of the nightfolk locations with distinctly Sunjatti names are 'tastes of home' to those who remember the Old World, and the cultures in each loosely resemble the Old World cultures.

Nightfolk ended up on earth through a magical rift caused by the first mage to ever get his hands on a Sanguine Star some 6,000 years ago, who then went on to rebuild their communities on each of the continents, steadily becoming more and more integrative isolationists into the modern era.

[masllp]

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[harmoniouspixels]

Before we cover the final family of Crystal Valley, here's the final set of lots! Any EA lots mentioned here are, as of this writing, unmodified from their vanilla states in the housing bin.

Main Street Lots:

Rapid Racers Roller Rink - EP5 Community lot

H&M SimCity - SP6 Lot

10 Main Street (Uplifting Loft) - SP3 House

Crystal Tailors - Built by me, details below!

Rec Center - salamisimmer (DW)

Chain Restaurant - Peni Griffin (MTS)

Crystal Valley Grocer - Built by me, details below!

12 Main Street, European Townhouse - A Lot Bin Makeover (Thompson Family Home) - Justpetro (MTS)

11 Main Street (39 City Ave.) - Creator unknown at the moment

Oceanside Court Lots:

201 Oceanside Court - Base Game Home (European Townhouse)

202 & 204 Oceanside Court (European Townhouse - Small Lots - 4 Versions - Part 1 - No CC) - angellasimmer (MTS)

206 Oceanside Court - Vacant Lot

Now onto the handmade community lots! Only two in this section.

Crystal Tailors

Looking for local clothes? Stop by Crystal Tailors! Great styles at affordable prices.

Crystal Valley Grocer

Highest quality produce, meat, and dairy from the fields of Crystal Valley, right to your plate! Low prices! Check the newspaper for the latest sale flyer.

Creation Notes:

Look, I'm a sucker for a good downtown/main street area. I wanted to emulate that, and since Crystal Valley proper is a bit of a smaller town, this makes sense.

As with the other community lots built my me, yes, the custom parking spaces are wrong. I still need to correct these at some point.

The tailor I enjoy, but it's a bit... cramped? I really wanted the displays to look like that with the elevated foundations, so some sacrifices were made.

Crystal Valley Grocer is... passable. It's a grocery store, so it's not meant to be flashy, but man is it boxy. I tried my best to break it up with that café section, but it's still a bit boring. But hey, boring is okay!

Oceanside Court being the European Townhouse lots just. Kind of happened? I could see them being condos that are used for vacationers.

You can see it off to the edge, but I put down some construction 'hood deco! The plan is to eventually place more homes there, and I felt that it would be a touch more realistic to have that set down in the meantime.

[xoxoemynn]

I see you're from Delaware. I know absolutely nothing about your state and want to fix that, so what in your opinion is the most beautiful place there?

Okay you are not alone, even people in bordering states basically know it just as a place they drive through to get to other, far more exciting places, or where they go to make major purchases since we have no sales tax.

But one of my all-time favorite places is Brandywine Creek State Park. It's so beautiful and peaceful to walk through, and even when you're driving through the valley you're just on these winding roads surrounded by tall trees and it's stunning, especially in the fall. Just look at these!

We also have some beautiful gardens that are really secluded and people tend to not even know they're there, like the Goodstay Gardens (that has a gorgeous magnolia walk in the spring) and my fave, the Marian Coffin Gardens at Gibraltar, that are hidden behind an abandoned mansion that's been recently restored. Big secret garden vibes.

And then we also have the Mt. Cuba Center, a botanical garden with a mission to preserve native plants, and the Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, which is home to lots of beautiful migratory birds.

And then just because I'm assuming most of you here follow for the pirates, I have to highlight the Kalmar Nyckel, which is a replica of a 17th century ship that was built by the Dutch for Swedish settlers. They do river cruises and pirate events, and it is pretty cool to be out on the Riverfront and look out to see this big ole ship out there.

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The Buzz on Honey Bees and Their Business

The Buzz on Honey Bees and Their Business: Selling Honey Equipment Online

The honey bee, a small insect with a vital role in our ecosystem, has increasingly become the center of attention not just for its environmental significance, but for its burgeoning business opportunities. If you're passionate about honey bees and want to delve into the world of honey-making, then the online market has a plethora of equipment and tools to get you started. From essential beekeeping supplies to those crucial finishing touches like heat shrink bands for jars and bottles, you're just a click away from starting your honey business.

Understanding the Honey Bee Business

Before diving into the types of equipment you can sell online, it's crucial to understand the honey bee business. As these industrious creatures collect nectar, they produce honey—a sweet, golden liquid loved by many. But turning that liquid gold into a market-ready product requires specific tools and techniques.

Essential Equipment for Honey Extraction

Beehives: The primary home for your honey bees. They come in various styles, but the most common are the Langstroth and Top-bar hives.

Bee Suits: These protective suits ensure beekeepers can handle their bees without the risk of stings.

Smokers: Used to calm bees during hive inspections.

Honey Extractors: A device that spins frames, extracting honey without damaging the honeycombs.

Perfecting the Packaging Process

Once you've successfully harvested your honey, the next step is packaging. This is where details like shrink wrap bands for jars come in.

Glass Jars and Bottles: When we muse about honey, the quintessential, timeless packaging we think of? That's right. Glass. They stretch across the spectrum in sizes, some tiny like a delicate thimble, others hefty, holding treasures of amber nectar. Shapes? Oh, they dance from conventional rounds to eclectic hexagons. Catering to the ever-evolving market, they stand resolute, each telling its tale.

Heat Shrink Bands for Jars and Bottles: You've seen heat shrink bands for bottles. Perhaps, without much thought. But, ever think of the genius behind these slender bands? Once dormant, with a hint of heat, they snap into action. Hugging your bottle or jar's neck, they promise safety, scream professionalism. Tamper? Think twice. These heat shrink bands for jars are guardians; their mere presence a challenge to any foul play.

Labels: Imagine walking through an aisle, and a myriad of jars beckon. What makes you pause, tilt your head and reach out? Often, it’s that piece of art draped around the bottle: The label. More than just a sticky piece of paper, it’s a canvas that whispers tales of the golden liquid within. And more than that, it often sings songs of the brand's ethos, legacy, and promises.

Selling Equipment Online:

Fancy a dive into the lucrative world of online honey-equipment sales? A realm awaits. You see, the beekeeper's world isn’t just filled with buzzing. Be it the newbie next door or the seasoned pro from the valley, they’re all scouring for top-notch gear. And while the basics hold their ground, why not sprinkle your inventory with diverse, vibrant heat shrink bands? Every hue, every size. And, to spice things up, keep an eye on the beekeeping vogue. Evolve, adapt, and stay a buzz ahead.

Conclusion:

It’s not just about the hum and the honey. The bee business? It’s a tapestry. Threads of art, science, and commerce intertwining. And as for success? Well, get the gear right. Whether it’s a state-of-the-art extractor or a humble heat shrink band, every cog matters. The golden road to triumph? Just around the corner.

Here's to the art of beekeeping and the sweet symphony it brings! Cheers!

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Sites and Plots for sale in Bangalore & Mysore

Finding the right piece of Sites and Plots for sale in Bangalore & Mysore can be both exciting and overwhelming. With the right guidance, you can navigate the real estate market confidently. KNS Group stands out as a reliable partner for those seeking plots and sites in these vibrant cities.

The Allure of Owning Land in Bangalore & Mysore

Investing in land is not just about ownership; it’s about creating a vision for the future. Bangalore, known as the Silicon Valley of India, offers vast opportunities in technology and business. Mysore, with its rich heritage, provides a serene environment with incredible growth potential. Together, these cities create a unique place to own property.

Why Choose KNS Group for Your Real Estate Investment?

KNS Group has earned a reputation for quality and transparency. Their team is dedicated to helping you find the perfect plot or site that meets your needs. With extensive experience in real estate, KNS Group ensures a smooth buying journey.

Navigating the Land Market: A Quick Overview

The real estate landscape is dynamic. Understanding market trends and making informed decisions is crucial for successful investment. KNS Group provides insights and guidance to help you navigate this complex market.

Prime Plots in Bangalore: Investment Opportunities & Lifestyle

Bangalore's real estate market is booming. It is a hub for startups and established companies alike, which leads to high demand for residential and commercial plots.

Bangalore's Thriving Real Estate Market: Growth and Potential

Rising property values: The demand for land continues to increase.

Infrastructure development: New roads, metro lines, and tech parks boost connectivity.

Cultural diversity: A melting pot of cultures attracts people from all over.

Location, Location, Location: Choosing the Right Plot in Bangalore

Choosing the right plot can make all the difference. Areas like Whitefield, Sarjapur, and North Bangalore are prime spots worth considering. KNS Group offers plots in these sought-after locations, ensuring your investment is wise.

KNS Group Projects in Bangalore: A Diverse Portfolio

KNS Group showcases a variety of projects:

Residential plots: Ideal for families.

Commercial sites: Perfect for businesses.

Mixed-use developments: A blend of both worlds.

Luxurious Sites in Mysore: Serenity and Growth Combined

Mysore offers a unique charm with its blend of history, culture, and modernity. It is becoming increasingly popular for those looking for a peaceful life near urban conveniences.

Mysore's Unique Charm: A Blend of History and Modernity

From historical monuments to modern amenities, Mysore has it all. Parks, shopping centers, and educational institutions give it a vibrant community feel.

Investment Potential in Mysore's Real Estate Sector

Affordable property prices: Compared to major cities, Mysore remains budget-friendly.

Future developments: Upcoming projects promise significant growth.

Tourism appeal: With rich history, tourism fuels demand for residential properties.

KNS Group's Mysore Offerings: Unparalleled Locations

KNS Group has strategically located sites in Mysore. Whether you are looking for a spacious plot for a dream home or a commercial site, KNS can meet your needs.

Understanding the KNS Group Advantage

KNS Group isn’t just about selling land; it’s about building trust and lasting relationships.

KNS Group's Commitment to Quality and Transparency

Quality is a core value. Each project undergoes rigorous checks to ensure it meets high standards. Transparency in pricing and processes builds trust with clients.

Customer Testimonials and Success Stories

Many satisfied clients can vouch for KNS Group's professionalism. Check out reviews on Google and our website to see how we’ve helped others achieve their property dreams.

KNS Group's Development Process: From Land Acquisition to Handover

The journey with KNS Group includes:

Land identification

Legal clearances

Site development

Handover

This structured process reassures clients of a smooth experience.

Financing Your Dream Property with KNS Group

Financing is a crucial step in your property buying journey. KNS Group provides detailed information to help you navigate this aspect with ease.

Exploring Various Financing Options: Loans and Mortgages

Home loans from banks or financial institutions are available. KNS Group can help you understand your options and assist in the application processes.

Understanding the Costs Involved in Land Purchase

Purchasing land involves various costs:

Registration fees

Stamp duty

Legal fees

Being aware of these costs will help you budget effectively.

Tips for a Smooth and Efficient Transaction

Conduct due diligence: Verify all documents.

Stay organized: Keep all paperwork in order.

Communicate openly: Regular updates ensure clarity.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Buying with KNS Group

Engaging with KNS Group is straightforward and efficient.

Initial Consultation and Site Visits

The process starts with a consultation. You’ll discuss your requirements and preferences. Site visits help you visualize your future investment.

Documentation and Legal Processes

KNS Group provides support for all legal documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulations.

Post-Purchase Support and Maintenance

Even after the purchase, KNS Group offers support. Maintenance tips and property management services ensure your investment remains valuable.

Conclusion: Invest Wisely with KNS Group in Bangalore and Mysore

Investing in land is a significant decision. KNS Group stands ready to guide you every step of the way.

Recap of Key Benefits

Reliable support throughout the buying process

Quality plots in prime locations

Commitment to transparency and customer satisfaction

Call to Action: Contact KNS Group Today

Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of land in these thriving cities. Reach out to KNS Group today for a consultation!

Future Growth Projections

Analysts predict that Bangalore and Mysore will continue to see robust growth in property values, fueled by ongoing infrastructure developments and economic diversification. Reports suggest an annual growth rate of 8-10% in these areas (Source: Real Estate Market Research 2023).

Seek your dream plot or site with KNS Group, and invest for a prosperous future!

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Flats for Sale in Silchar, Assam: A Growing Real Estate Hub

Silchar, a bustling town located in the Barak Valley of Assam, has been steadily gaining attention from homebuyers and real estate investors alike. With its rich cultural heritage, scenic beauty, and growing infrastructure, Silchar offers a promising real estate market. In recent years, the demand for flats for sale in Silchar, Assam, has seen significant growth, making it an attractive option for both first-time homebuyers and seasoned investors.

Why Invest in Flats for Sale in Silchar, Assam? Strategic Location Silchar is the second-largest city in Assam and serves as a major economic and educational hub for the region. Situated along the Barak River, it is well-connected to other parts of Assam, including the capital, Guwahati, and neighboring states like Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura. This connectivity makes it a prime location for people looking to relocate for work, education, or business opportunities. The presence of the Silchar Airport, along with national highways, makes travel to and from the city convenient.

Growing Infrastructure Over the years, Silchar has witnessed impressive infrastructure development. New roads, flyovers, and modern amenities are making the city increasingly livable. The establishment of malls, markets, schools, hospitals, and recreational spaces is boosting the overall standard of living. With ongoing urbanization, Silchar is becoming a modern city while retaining its cultural charm, attracting both locals and outsiders looking for a peaceful yet progressive lifestyle.

Educational and Employment Opportunities Silchar is home to a number of prestigious educational institutions, including Assam University, Silchar Medical College, and several well-known schools and colleges. For those pursuing higher education or research, Silchar offers plenty of opportunities. Moreover, the city’s industrial growth is providing a steady stream of job opportunities in sectors such as education, healthcare, retail, and technology. This growing economy is creating a thriving demand for housing, including flats for sale.

Affordable Property Prices Compared to other urban centers in India, the property prices in Silchar remain relatively affordable. For homebuyers looking for an ideal place to settle without stretching their budget too much, flats for sale in Silchar, Assam, provide a cost-effective solution. The cost of living in Silchar is also lower compared to major metropolitan cities, making it an attractive destination for families and individuals looking for a quality life at affordable prices.

Cultural Heritage and Natural Beauty Silchar is located in a region blessed with natural beauty, including lush green hills, rivers, and serene landscapes. The town is known for its vibrant cultural heritage, with a blend of Assamese, Bengali, and tribal cultures. The Barak Valley’s rich history and diverse festivals make it a unique place to live. Whether it's exploring the nearby hills, enjoying the local cuisine, or participating in cultural festivals, residents in Silchar have plenty of opportunities to connect with the local way of life.

Types of Flats Available in Silchar Flats in Silchar cater to a variety of preferences and budgets. From compact 1BHK flats ideal for singles or couples to larger 3BHK and 4BHK flats for families, there are plenty of options to choose from. Whether you're looking for a flat in the heart of the city or on the outskirts for a quieter, more serene living experience, Silchar offers a range of choices.

Affordable Flats For budget-conscious buyers, there are several affordable 1BHK and 2BHK flats available in the city. These flats are typically in well-developed residential areas with essential amenities such as water supply, electricity, and security. These homes are perfect for those who want to invest in a small, comfortable space without breaking the bank.

Luxury Flats Silchar also offers luxury flats with high-end amenities, such as swimming pools, gyms, landscaped gardens, and modern interiors. These flats are usually located in upscale residential complexes that prioritize safety and convenience. If you are looking for a lavish lifestyle with all the comforts, luxury flats in Silchar can cater to your needs.

Gated Communities and Apartments Gated communities and apartment complexes are becoming increasingly popular in Silchar. These provide a secure environment with 24/7 security, CCTV surveillance, and well-maintained common areas. Many of these gated communities also have additional features like parks, jogging tracks, and community halls. These types of flats are ideal for families looking for a sense of security and community living.

The Future of Real Estate in Silchar Silchar’s real estate market is expected to continue expanding in the coming years. With the city's ongoing development, the demand for flats for sale in Silchar, Assam, will likely increase. The government’s focus on improving infrastructure, coupled with the city's economic growth, will make Silchar a more attractive place to live and invest in. Furthermore, as more people from other states and regions move to Silchar for work, education, or retirement, the real estate market will likely see even more growth.

Conclusion Silchar, Assam, offers a unique blend of urban convenience and natural beauty, making it an ideal location for purchasing a flat. The availability of affordable properties, combined with the city's growth in infrastructure and economy, makes it an excellent choice for homebuyers and investors. Whether you are looking for a simple flat for sale or a luxurious home, Silchar has a diverse real estate market to cater to different needs. So, if you're looking for flats for sale in Silchar, Assam, it's time to explore this emerging real estate destination and make a smart investment for your future.

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Garland Ranch Carmel Homes: A Lifestyle Surrounded by Nature and Adventure

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Garland Ranch Carmel Homes: A Homebuyer's Paradise

Located at the Carmen Valley and coming to the market for the first time, Garland Ranch gives the inhabitants a chance to experience luxurious comfort surrounded by fantastic views. This beautiful area centers around the 4462-acre Garland Ranch Regional Park, famous for its various trails and abundant wildlife and recreational experiences.

Nature and adventure enthusiasts form the key demographic of the residents at Garland Ranch Carmel Homes, as it offers the best place to live, play, and live.

Garland Ranch Carmel Homes: The beautiful homes around Garland Ranch are a blend of small studio cottages and mansions, architecturally integrated into their environment.

They utilize features such as wooden-finished interiors, bulky windows to let the viewer view the scenery, and spacious patios for leisure. Some homes are provided with modern facilities and constructed to care for the environment in case of sale.

Besides, properties adjoining the Park attract considerable attention since they allow people to walk straight into nature once they leave their homes.

Exploring the Trails: From Gentle Strolls to Rugged Hikes

Garland Ranch Regional Park is easily one of the best places to hike for anybody, from beginners to advanced hikers. With numerous trails available, this Park boasts walks and climbs within easy reach and even within the difficult level.

Easy hike options such as the Buckeye Nature Trail are ideal for families and recommended for casual or budding enthusiasts, as they have easy trails accompanied by a natural canopy of woodlands. Intermediate riders will find a medium amount of elevation changes when climbing on the Mesa Trail, which also affords vistas of Carmel Valley.

The extra risky trail of Snively's Ridge can be tried, whereas climbing up to the top is very rewarding; the view of the mountains and even the Pacific Ocean in the far distance is magnificent. Staying close to the Park means these fantastic trails are available all year."

A Biker's Retreat: Mountain bike riding at Cooper Ranch

For that reason, mountain biking enthusiasts can frequent the Cooper Ranch area in Garland Ranch Regional Park.

There are trails for all bike riders: long, wide paths for new riders and complex routes for professional ones. Whether the visitor wants to take a casual bike ride or ride a more difficult itinerary, Cooper Ranch provides for it. To the residents of Garland Ranch Carmel homes, there are few better places to have such first-class biking trails nearby.

Birdwatcher's Paradise

Garland Ranch is one of the most popular locations for birding enthusiasts, as more than 200 species of birds live here. The songs of finches and warblers and the aerial views of soaring raptors make birding in the area a unique experience.

Other birds, such as tourists and migratory birds, are a bonus for people with a special interest in bird watching. Given that the homes are located within Garland Ranch Carmel, residents of the area embrace nature in the most fulfilling ways, beginning with trying out bird watching and being near some of the most excellent bird-watching stations.

Geocaching Adventures

One of the highlights of attraction that Garland Ranch enjoys is that it is a premier geocaching site. One of the most popular technologies that unite high technologies with the rich practice of searching for treasures is geocaching, and this Park is suitable for walking in various territories.

Stone humps, natural glasses, paintings, and other concealed structures make every trail an adventure. Since this is one of the most popular geocaching sites, it is convenient for the residents, especially their families and friends, to engage in this enjoyable thriller adventure.

Community Features and Nearby Amenities

Although the scenic views and numerous opportunities for leisure activities make the neighborhood inviting, Garland Ranch Carmel homes are also located near the great opportunities.

Carmel Dining is situated within a short driving distance and is complemented by small shops, boutiques, galleries, and restaurants. The communities are attracted by reputed schools, whether state or parochial schools for the children. There is a vibrant wine industry here, with vineyards and tasting rooms.

If you are a golfer, there is an internationally renowned Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course and many others just a few minutes away from this fine hotel. These features and the county's peaceful valley surroundings make the Garland Ranch the perfect place to reside.

The Perfect Blend of Adventure and Relaxation

Moving to the new construction homes in Garland Ranch—Carmel offers opportunities to be active and relaxed. Whether you enjoy early morning coffee on your patio, hike on dusty tracks, or participate in a colorful cultural or social event, the region presents an enviable quality of life.

Garland Ranch embraces all groups of people, from families to retirees and professionals, in that its natural setting gives people the feeling that they are still on vacation.

Real Estate Market Insights

Although there is still much competition in the Garland Ranch purchase market in California because of its strategic position, there is still excellent provision of the lifestyle that could be observed.

Houses range from $1 million to $5 million, from cozy little bungalows to luxurious mansions with terraces and overlooks. Many properties have people offering to buy them, so the buyer should be the first to make his offer.

This has been fueled by the area's boasts of natural scenery, recreation adventures, and proximity to some of the most noble standards of life.

Why Choose Garland Ranch, Carmel Homes?

Garland Ranch Carmel homes provide an interesting choice for them as they can select a home that will meet all their needs. Living close to the Garland Ranch Regional Park, residents have an unparalleled opportunity to hike, bike, watch birds and birds, and even participate in geocaching.

The neighborhood's peacefulness and the short drive to downtown Carmel and other attractions increase the possibility of an optimum lifestyle in the area. Garland Ranch will allow buyers to purchase homes in a community that loves nature, adventure, and tranquility.

Carmel homes are not just homes; they are entryways to an exciting and peaceful lifestyle, great relationships, and belonging. These homes are strategically located near the fabulous Garland Ranch Regional Park and will provide residents with a fusion of elegance and natural endowment.

From outdoor trekking, cycling over rough terrains, or even spending an evening in a quiet, natural, picturesque environment, life in Garland Ranch can be considered more than a dream come true.

If you are thus looking for a home with contemporary facilities blended seamlessly with unrestricted natural surroundings, then Garland Ranch Carmel is the place to be. Seize the chance to make this wonderful community your own and enjoy all the Carmel Valley offers.

It offers an extensive and growing wine culture, with procedures for local wine farms and tasting stations. These incentives, alongside the valley's favorable environmental setting, make Garland Ranch the perfect place to live.

Garland Ranch Carmel homes provide a life you can afford to live both actively and passively. You may enjoy your extended cups of coffee on the patio, hiking on rough terrains, or engaging in active social and energetic mass activities; the area provides a satisfying and harmonious life utility.

Garland Ranch is considered a perfect place for families, retirees, and working people – it is like living on a constant vacation.

Real Estate Market Insights

The real estate market in Garland Ranch is not competitive because its location and lavish lifestyle have not been easily replicated. There are quaint cottages for sale for around $1,000,000 and luxurious mansion-type residences for well over $5,000,000, all with great views of the surrounding landscape.

With multiple offers being placed on properties, it is always essential that buyers do not waste time when offering on properties. The demand results from the area's unique features in terms of natural endowment for recreational activities and the ability to access some of the world's best facilities.

Visit https://heinrichbrooksher.com/carmel-valley/garland-ranch/ for in-depth local insights.

Garland Ranch Carmel homes offer breathtaking views, spacious layouts, and access to serene hiking trails.

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Metro Mission Valley in San Diego, CA

San Diego, CA, is abuzz with exciting developments, and Metro Mission Valley is at the forefront of this excitement. Nestled in the vibrant Mission Valley area, it offers stunning 2 bedroom apartments in Mission Valley that blend modern luxury with comfort. Residents enjoy spacious layouts, top-notch amenities, and breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. In addition, Metro Mission Valley offers easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a dynamic lifestyle. With state-of-the-art fitness centers, resort-style pools, and community spaces, it fosters a sense of community and convenience. Embrace the vibrant energy of San Diego at Metro Mission Valley, where luxury meets lifestyle.

San Diego, CA

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San Diego Zoo Safari Park in San Diego, CA

Snuggled in the picturesque San Pasqual Valley near San Diego, California, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park spans an impressive 1,800 acres. Apart from that, this wildlife sanctuary is home to over 3,000 animals from more than 300 species, offering visitors a unique chance to see animals in spacious, natural settings. Highlights include the breathtaking African Plains and the lush Tiger Trail, both emphasizing conservation and education. Interactive experiences, like thrilling zip line adventures and guided safari tours, offer meaningful wildlife connections. Finally, this makes the park a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and families looking for an unforgettable adventure.

PHOTOS: ‘Home Alone’ house in Illinois sells for $250K over asking price

In an inspiring real estate story, the famous house from the beloved holiday film "Home Alone" has made headlines in San Diego, CA. Located on Lincoln Avenue in Winnetka, this iconic Georgian-style home recently sold for $5,500,000, surpassing its initial asking price by nearly $300,000. Originally listed in May for $5,250,000 by Coldwell Banker Realty, the sale was finalized by the Dawn McKenna Group. Built in 1921, the 9,126-square-foot property was fully renovated and expanded in 2018, offering five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a basement, and a three-car garage. Lastly, it was also mentioned in the news that this sale captures the enduring charm of a cinematic classic.

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San Diego Zoo Safari Park 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd, Escondido, CA 92027, United States Get on I-15 S in Escondido from CA-78 and San Pasqual Rd 11 min (5.9 mi) Continue on I-15 S to San Diego. Take exit 5 from I-8 W 21 min (23.1 mi) Continue on Camino Del Rio N. Drive to Camino Del Arroyo 2 min (0.5 mi) Metro Mission Valley 5080 Camino Del Arroyo, San Diego, CA 92108, United States

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A Comprehensive Guide to the Latest Residential Projects in Dubai

Dubai continues to redefine luxury living with its ever-evolving skyline, offering world-class residential developments that cater to discerning investors and homeowners. Whether you are looking for a luxury house for sale in Dubai or exploring the latest residential projects in Dubai, this guide will help you navigate the most exciting opportunities in the market.

Why Invest in Dubai Real Estate?

Dubai’s real estate market remains one of the most lucrative investment destinations globally. With its tax-free environment, strong rental yields, and futuristic infrastructure, real estate investment in Dubai offers unparalleled benefits. Investors can expect high returns on investment, strategic locations, and access to premium amenities. Furthermore, government initiatives such as the Golden Visa and investor-friendly regulations make Dubai a top choice for property buyers.

Top Luxury Residential Projects in Dubai

1. Emaar Beachfront

Emaar Beachfront is one of the most sought-after luxury residential projects in Dubai, offering stunning waterfront views and private beach access. This exclusive development features high-end apartments with world-class amenities, making it ideal for investors and homeowners looking for an elite lifestyle.

2. Dubai Hills Estate

Developed by Emaar Properties, Dubai Hills Estate is a master-planned community that combines luxury living with green spaces. Featuring golf courses, retail centers, and healthcare facilities, this project is perfect for families and professionals seeking a high-quality living experience.

3. Bluewaters Island

Home to the iconic Ain Dubai, Bluewaters Island presents an exciting Dubai real estate investment opportunity. The development offers a mix of waterfront apartments, penthouses, and townhouses, with breathtaking views and premium facilities.

4. Damac Lagoons

For those seeking a Mediterranean-inspired lifestyle, Damac Lagoons is one of the top residential projects in Dubai. With crystal-clear lagoons, white sandy beaches, and resort-style living, this project provides an unmatched blend of luxury and tranquility.

5. Palm Jumeirah Residences

Palm Jumeirah is synonymous with extravagance, offering some of the most exclusive homes in Dubai. From high-end apartments to ultra-luxury villas, this man-made island continues to be a prime location for elite investors and homeowners.

Upcoming Residential Projects in Dubai

Madinat Jumeirah Living

An upcoming freehold development, Madinat Jumeirah Living combines Arabian heritage with modern elegance. Offering spacious apartments with spectacular views of the Burj Al Arab, this project is expected to be a key player in the latest residential projects in Dubai.

The Valley by Emaar

Designed for families, The Valley offers a serene suburban lifestyle with lush green spaces, parks, and premium townhouses. As one of the upcoming residential projects in Dubai, it is ideal for those looking to invest in community-centric developments.

Sobha Hartland 2

This ambitious project by Sobha Realty features smart homes, sustainable living, and world-class infrastructure. Positioned as a future-ready community, Sobha Hartland 2 is an excellent choice for those considering Dubai real estate investment opportunities.

Choosing the Right Real Estate Company in Dubai

Selecting a reliable real estate company in Dubai UAE is crucial for making a successful investment. Tesla Properties is a trusted name in the industry, offering expert guidance, exclusive property listings, and tailored investment solutions. With an extensive portfolio of luxury homes in real estate, Tesla Properties ensures you find the perfect property that meets your needs and investment goals.

Conclusion Dubai continues to be a global hub for luxury living and investment. Whether you're exploring the latest residential projects in Dubai, searching for a luxury house for sale in Dubai, or considering long-term real estate investment in Dubai, the market offers numerous opportunities to secure a high-value property. Partnering with a trusted company like Tesla Properties will ensure a seamless buying experience and a profitable investment in one of the world's most dynamic cities.