Tourist Activities

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South of the Border sign featuring a Mexican character named Pedro.

Ranking the World’s Top Tourist Traps

USA Today has ranked the world’s top 100 tourist traps, but the list leaves more questions than answers — Like what is a tourist trap, anyway?

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Cable car en route to a tall mountain above dense tree cover, with the ocean in the background.

5 Wheelchair Accessible Cable Cars for Your Bucket List

Cable cars have existed for more than 100 years, and these 5 are wheelchair accessible and offer some of the world’s most incredible aerial views!

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John seated in his power wheelchair shaking hands with Pope Francis, who is seated in a manual wheelchair.

I Met Pope Francis in Rome — Here’s How You Can Too

Disabled visitors to the Pope’s Wednesday General Audience in Vatican City have a unique opportunity to meet Pope Francis.

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Miniature golf course with a ferris wheel in the background.

Wheelchair Accessible Mini Golf Course at St. Louis Union Station

St. Louis Union Station Mini Golf offers 18 holes of wheelchair-friendly miniature golf, with barrier-free entry and accessible golf clubs.

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John seated in his wheelchair in front of the Colosseum.

Wheelchair Accessibility at the Colosseum in Rome, Italy

Guide to the wheelchair accessible Colosseum in Rome, with information on Colosseum tickets for the disabled, elevators, accessible toilets and more.

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Rio de Janeiro coastline seen through window of helicopter.

Rio de Janeiro Helicopter Tour as a Wheelchair User

Transfer from your wheelchair into an amazing accessible helicopter tour of Rio de Janeiro; see Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana Beach and more from above the clouds!

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London Eye Ferris wheel with Big Ben in the background.

Top 9 Wheelchair Accessible Ferris Wheels in the World

The Ferris wheel was invented in 1893, but the attractions have only recently been made wheelchair accessible. These are the world’s best.

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John rolling in his wheelchair in the Centro district of Rio de Janeiro.

Airbnb Experiences: Affordable Wheelchair Accessible Tours, Activities & Photo Shoots

Airbnb Experiences are unique tours and activities offered at an affordable price in cities around the world — many are wheelchair accessible!

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Wheelchair Accessibility at Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden in Las Vegas

The Secret Garden is an accessible family-friendly attraction at The Mirage on the Vegas Strip, home to lions, tigers, leopards and dolphins!

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