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Ten Popular Fiji Attractions

Fiji is an island country located in the South Pacific Ocean. It is composed of 322 islands, with the two main islands being Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. There are numerous Fiji attractions to please travelers. Whether you are looking for a family holiday, a romantic vacation, or simply a place to unwind and take in the beauty of nature, several Fiji attractions will satisfy you.

The Bouma National Heritage Park in Taveuni Island is a rainforest and coastal forest park that covers over eighty percent of Taveuni. It has three magnificent waterfalls and is home to the tagimoucia, a rare flower unique only to the area. Tourists can enjoy swimming in the natural pools and hiking the forest trails.

For more of Fiji’s lush flora, head to the Garden of the Sleeping Giant in Nausori, Viti Levu. This is a magnificent orchid plantation that has over 2000 different kinds of orchids. Wander in Kula Eco Park, Fiji’s conservation center of indigenous and endangered animal and plant species, and get close to Fiji’s bustling wildlife composed mostly of parrots, iguanas, and other birds and reptiles.

Nature lovers should not miss the Koroyanitu National Heritage Park in Lautoka where visitors can expect panoramic sceneries atop the Castle Rock. Hikers will also get to see beautiful waterfalls and gardens. Possibly the most spectacular of all Fiji attractions is the Nausori Highlands with its picturesque landscape and quaint villages.

Right in the botanical gardens of Suva is the Fiji Museum, which houses five major galleries and several sub-galleries exhibiting archaeological and cultural collection of objects that represent the history of the island and its people. Another popular tourist destination is Fiji’s Parliament building, an impressive structure patterned after the island’s traditional thatched huts.

Experience both the history and the incredible natural environment of Fiji in the Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park. Here tourists will find pine forests, thriving greenery and miles of sand hills as well as ancient burial grounds and centuries old pottery pieces.

Get a taste of Fiji’s fresh tropical fruits and vegetables and experience the colorful urban life at the lively Suva Municipal Market, the largest market in the South Pacific. For handicrafts and other souvenir items, visit the shops and booths at the Municipal Handicraft Centre.

There are plenty of tours to Fiji attractions such as a full day of trekking to Fijian villages or a half-day visit to a park, garden or fruit farm. You can also go on diving tours and river safaris. Check rates and inclusions of each excursion to get the best deals on tours to Fiji attractions.

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El Reno is situated at the intersection of two historic highways, the Chisholm Trail or Highway 81 and the nostalgic Route 66, in the center of the Canadian River Valley.  Although El Reno was not chartered until 1889, the beginning of the place and its surrounding area was much earlier. El Reno boasts of rich historic structure, and in the city limits can be found eleven properties and two areas listed on the National Register of Historic Places, on top of an incredible inventory of historic homes.

For those planning an El Reno field trip, there are some great attractions that features both historic and educational places to see and learn. Starting off with the El Reno Heritage Mural that is located at the corner of Woodstone and Bickford streets in El Reno, the mural commemorates the rich legacy of El Reno, Canadian County and Western Oklahoma.  The mural is one-hundred-eight feet and is fifteen feet above the ground; it was specially made in April of 1980 by Ok Federal Savings and Loan Association and was painted by Charles Beecham, an El Reno artist.  On the 11th of October 1980, the painting was completed.  Other El Reno field trip places to see include:

Heritage Express Trolley
An El Reno field trip will not be complete without experiencing or even just seeing in reality the Heritage Express Trolley, which is the only rail based trolley in the great state of Oklahoma.  It runs from the Heritage Park, situated on the grounds of the Canadian County Historical Museum, traveling through the downtown area.  It runs from Wednesdays through Sundays.

Fort Reno
The fort was established as an Indian Territory military fort in 1875, which will provide for a historic and educational El Reno field trip.  It is located four miles west of El Reno on Route 66, and features fifteen buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places that adjoins the parade grounds.  The annual Tombstone Tales event in September is held at the historic Post Cemetery of the fort.  It is also the location of the Grazinglands Research Laboratory of the US Department of Agriculture.

Canadian County Museum
The museum also adds up to a great El Reno field trip, as it is rated one of the outstanding museums in Oklahoma,  The grounds nestles on the 98th Cheyenne and Arapaho lands in Western Oklahoma, located in El Reno’s Heritage Park.  The main museum is within the fully renovated old Rock Island depot, and the museum houses numerous historic buildings from the first Red Cross Canteen in the nation, to the cabin of General Sheridan, which is the oldest standing structure in the Canadian county.

These are just some of the best places to see on an El Reno field trip, there are a lot of other excellent places to visit during an El Reno field trip that will give every participant a glimpse of the rich and beautiful history of El Reno as well as an educational and enriching experience.

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