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GPSMyCity: The Lemon Tree Article Apps Now Available +  FREE Giveaway Articles

2/18/2021

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Lose Yourself without Getting Lost

Have you ever read a travel article so informative that you wish you could bring it with you? Great news – now you can – even offline.  
What is​ a GPS-guided travel article?Long gone are the days of printing off travel tips and Mapquest directions. Ditch the extra clutter and save a tree with a GPSMyCity travel app.
 
The GPS-guided travel article app is a new concept, and an innovative way to explore a city by some of the top travel bloggers in the world. The travel article app is simple. Travelers download a travel article that has GPS coordinates embedded and a map of the route the author describes in his or her article.
 
No memorizing. No paperwork. No printout maps. No Internet. All you need is your phone.
 
The best part about upgrading to the app is that it works offline. This app is perfect for places like Europe where every country requires it’s own SIM cards to access 3G/4G/5G Internet. This will save you time, money and a headache trying to find an electronics store.
 
Why use travel articles as an app?
​It’s like having a personal tour guide, for a fraction of the price.

Discover travel articles that offer personal tips and suggestions that you won't find in the tourism office. 
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Have you ever read a travel article so informative that you wish you could bring it with you? Great news – now you can – even offline.  
What is​ a GPS-guided travel article?Long gone are the days of printing off travel tips and Mapquest directions. Ditch the extra clutter and save a tree with a GPSMyCity travel app.
 
The GPS-guided travel article app is a new concept, and an innovative way to explore a city by some of the top travel bloggers in the world. The travel article app is simple. Travelers download a travel article that has GPS coordinates embedded and a map of the route the author describes in his or her article.
 
No memorizing. No paperwork. No printout maps. No Internet. All you need is your phone.
 
The best part about upgrading to the app is that it works offline. This app is perfect for places like Europe where every country requires it’s own SIM cards to access 3G/4G Internet. This will save you time, money and a headache trying to find an electronics store.
 
Why use travel articles as an app?
​It’s like having a personal tour guide, for a fraction of the price. 

Using travel articles offers tips and suggestions that many tourism offices won’t tell you. 

So if you want to visit the Louvre and seeing the Mona Lisa is your dream, an author (okay, me) may recommend making this painting your first destination upon entering the museum. That way the built-up excitement is still there compared to hours of roaming the museum when you become tired, exhausted and your back aches. You’ll get countless tips and recommendations from people who travel just like you.
 
GPSMyCity currently has thousands of articles from over 600 cities worldwide. The options are nearly limitless so you can find everything from a self-guided walking tour to travel articles. Once you download the article, the app will show your current location and the distance to each site listed in the article.
 
And just to reiterate, once you download the app, you do not need the Internet to read your upgraded articles.
Starting Monday, February 22, 2021 through February 28, 2021, you can upgrade app with the following giveaway travel articles for free!

8 Outdoor Gardens to Visit in Chicago
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7 Local Brewery Favorites in Seattle

6 Essential and Quirky Breweries in Portland, Oregon
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10 Historical Sites in Vancouver, British Columbia
Click the article titles to access the free upgrade. If you don’t already have the GPSMyCity app downloaded, please download it first and then click on the article titles above. The articles will then be downloaded by default. After the app launches, click "upgrade" and the article will be upgraded free of charge. 
 
You can access upgraded travel articles for off-line GPS use by browsing each city on the GPSMyCity app.

Here are some of the most recently published Lemon Tree Travel Articles! 

12 Historical Landmarks to See in Cleveland
Best Sculptures and Monuments to Visit in Cleveland, Ohio
8 Classic + Quintessential Breweries in Seattle
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8 Secret Outdoor Hidden Gems in Seattle
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6 Out-of-the-Ordinary Historic Homes to Visit in LA
​Top Historical Landmarks to See in San Francisco
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How to Spend a Day in Sedona, Arizona

Looking for other Lemon Tree titles? Here are other beloved Lemon Tree travel articles. 
How to Spend an Afternoon in Frankfurt, Germany
A Literary Tour of Edinburgh: A Book Lover's Haven
How to Spend 24 Hours in Valencia, Spain
 
10 Historical Sites You Can't Miss in Tallinn, Estonia
7 Museums You Must Visit in Porto, Portugal

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How to Spend an Afternoon in Mount Vernon, Washington

2/4/2021

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Mount Vernon is a small, historic town that operates as the main civic town for the Skagit Valley. The Skagit Valley region is known for its local, and some organic farming, as well as it's miraculous tulip fields. Located a short drive from Seattle, urbanites escape the city to experience small town charm year round by visiting the downtown establishments and enjoying the local flora and fauna. If wanting to spend an afternoon in Skagit, here is where to go and what to do during your visit. 
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Throughout the spring, during the month of April is Washington's most popular tulip festival. Visit Tulip Town to experience the Dutch-inspired tulip and daffodil fields. In operation since 1983, a Dutch immigrant, Anthony DeGoede, operated the main tulip farm until 2019. The annual tulip festival is one of the main reasons why people visit Mount Vernon during the spring season.  The farm also opens during October for fall fun and harvest celebration with corn mazes, a pumpkin patch, and beer garden. 
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Downtown Mount Vernon
The cute and quaint downtown Mount Vernon features small town charm, with some big city shopping and dining opportunities. Everything from the hole-in-the-wall historic diner, to a modern brewery exists, attracting a variety of locals and travelers alike. 

The Skagit Valley has long been known for its history of organic farming, with most granola munchers recognizing Cascadian Farm Cereal, which has its birthplace in the Skagit Valley. 

To experience the true aura and essence of the traditional PNW granola munching-hippie, be sure to stop for lunch or some bulk foods from the Skagit Valley Food Co-Op in downtown Mount Vernon.  They also sell a large variety of local beers and wines, which are the perfect souvenir to enjoy at home. 

If you're into health, and looking for a local greasy spoon, curb your cravings at The Lunchbox. This old-fashion diner serves up a variety of breakfast, sandwich and burger options to get you through the day. The best part is that the prices are what sandwiches used to cost in Seattle in the early millennia.  Stay posted to their Facebook page about closures during COVID 19. 

Walking around downtown can take one to two hours if spending time inside the shops. If you love antiques stop at Babe Rainbow Antiques. 

Lincoln Theater
Whether you want to marvel at the theater's architectural design, or actually watch a movie or a play if you have time, be sure to stop at Lincoln Theater. In operation since 1926, the theater's origins began as a silent movie house and vaudeville theater. Today it operates as a multi-purpose theater showcasing movies, concerts and plays. It is most known for its spectacular ornate interior design and is home to one of less than 100 20th-century Wurlitzer organs located in their original installation locations.
 
During COVID, for only $200, the theater will allow you to host your own movie party with up to six household residents to watch a private screening chocked full of snacks and concessions. 
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Temperate Habits Brewery
Located in downtown, this is my top choice of brewery / pub in Mount Vernon. The interior is gorgeous between the exposed wood planks and tufted brown leather chairs, ignites a cozy modern-vintage aura and atmosphere. This brewery is created by two pharmacists, both women, who understands the chemistry behind good brewing. With a mission to support a fun and relaxing atmosphere, the owners have certainly done that. 
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The Skagit Riverwalk is a 2.3 mile paved pathway that leads behind downtown Mount Vernon and trails alongside the riverside. The trail is accessible from any spot behind the businesses located adjacent to the river. Here one will noticed a variety of unique statues from eagles to tulips, displaying what Mount Vernon is known for, eagles and tulips. 

At the north end of Lion's Park, the trail shifts to gravel and dirt. The riverwalk provides a nice outlet to enjoy the local scenery without going too far from the downtown. 

After walking, or before leaving Mount Vernon, be sure to visit 
The Old Town Grainery Tea Room for either a light meal or a cup of tea from one of over 40 teas listed. 

How do you spend your afternoon in Mount Vernon?
​Let's Connect! 

This Lemon Tree article is now featured on GPSmyCity
.  To download this article for offline reading or travel directions to the attractions highlighted in this article, go to How to Spend a Day in Mount Vernon, Washington.
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    Elizabeth Rae Kovar is a Fitness Trainer, Author of Finding Om, Presenter, Yogi, Vegan & lover of the World. View her portfolio at www.elizabethkovar.comor health-based blog at mindbodysoul-food.com

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