A
cable car is a form of transportation that moves people in a small vehicle, like a cabin or box, using a cable or wire. It usually goes up and down mountains or across a river, providing a scenic and enjoyable ride.
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With an extended stay, you'll have time to hop on a short
cable car ride up to the summit station to take in the glorious night view!
But the good news for the faint - hearted is that you can still take the famous
cable car up the mountain.
We had an absolute ball exploring the city by foot, by ferry and of course
by cable car.
Be prepared for a long queue to come down
via cable car just before sunset.
For example, it had the first indoor mall and
electric cable car and is also the center of the paper making industry.
The city has a variety of cultural, historical and culinary delights to offer, many of which can be travelled to via the city's charming and
convenient cable cars.
Spacious and comfortable
cable car lifts commute from valley to valley and to slopes that range from positively gentle to seriously steep.
I opted for the
revolving cable car and was blown away by the incredible views as well as the incredible winds.
For something special upgrade to a
VIP cable car experience or have a private dinner onboard — advance booking required.
It is in a residential neighborhood very close to the
green cable car station.
This came out in 2013 and people still
thought cable car based levels in third person shooters haven't had enough screen time.
This boutique luxury resort is a member of Design Hotels and can be reached exclusively
by cable car.
I went on a trip overseas where they had these
glass cable cars that took you across mountains and let me tell you, my legs were frozen stiff.
For example, it had the first indoor mall and
electric cable car and is also the center of the paper making industry.
You can
take cable car rides to Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, and Union Square.
This summer work will begin
on cable cars that will run 50m above the Thames River, linking two of the Olympic venues.
Set at an altitude of 1,638 metres Murren is one of the highest and most impressively sited villages in Switzerland, accessed principally by
cable car from Stechelberg at the end of the Lauterbrunnen Valley.
Here, turtles lay their eggs on virgin beaches, and you can ascend the 2,365 metre Tahtali mountain by
cable car for a truly spectacular view!
A neoclassical landmark in an ideal location — perched on a quiet street near Union Square, and next to the California Street
cable car line.
Meet a local guide and ride upward on the city's unique public system
of cable cars and escalators.
In addition to soaking up the pristine private, sandy beach and the charming shops and restaurants of Promenade Jean Charcot, guests can also delve into the culture and history of the city of Toulon just ten kilometres away, immersing themselves in the lush greenery of Port - Cros National Park and facing all heights
with cable car shuttles to Mont Faron.
Offering spectacular views over Wellington, the museum tells the story of the country's only remaining public
cable car system.
As we reached the top of the region's first and
highest cable car ride, the community of Puerto Plata spread out 2500 feet below us with its crescent harbor, 12 miles of white sand beach, several baseball diamonds (locals love the sport) and thousands of modest homes.
Morro de Urca is the first stop of the scenic
cable car which ascends to the top of the breathtaking Sugar Loaf Mountain.
Located in the charming Swiss alpine village of Arosa, Valsana Hotel is just steps from the main
cable car at an altitude of 1,800 metres and has easy ski in access.
In addition to a convenient location on the California
Street cable car line, the hotel also offers a number of little extras, from complimentary walking tours to kid - friendly surprises like welcome gifts and nighttime milk and cookies.
From enjoying the world's
longest cable car ride through the mesmerising landscapes of Vorotan canyon to admiring some of the oldest monasteries on record, these are just some of the reasons you should travel to Armenia.
Whilst Table Mountain Cable Way no longer allows revellers up to the top to ring in the New Year (last
cable car down is 21.30), you can quite easily drive to one of the higher vantage points on Signal Hill and Table Mountain and watch the V&A Waterfront firework display from your car, or your picnic spot (Signal Hill is particularly popular for this reason).
Indeed, bikers swarm everywhere in this area of
classic cable cars, often cycling a popular course that spans eight miles along the Golden Gate Promenade bike path from Fort Mason, past the picturesque Marina and Crissy Field, then across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito or Tiburon.
San Francisco is famous for the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, vibrantly - colored Victorian architecture, and the
historic cable car trolley system.
In Cape Town, we made our rounds starting with catching a sunset at Table Mountain,
where cable cars zip you up to over 3,000 feet, through a layer of clouds that pour off the mountain side.
Centrally located, this luxury San Francisco hotel is a short
cable car trip from the bustling Downtown, Financial District, Union Square and Fisherman's Wharf.
From Mürren, the highly recommended Schilthorn
cable car climbs to the awe - inspiring Piz Gloria revolving summit restaurant, made famous in the James Bond film «On Her Majesty's Secret Service».
Ski lift costs are about half their U.S. equivalent — a hard day of skiing,
using cable cars and chairs, at Kitzb √ ºhel or St. Anton will average about $ 4.
A 3,320 - metre sea -
crossing cable car connects the island to the mainland of Nha Trang, though you can also travel via ferry, taxi canoe, high - speed boat, car, and motorcycle.
Snorkeling is a major draw for visitors, and an impressive
new cable car attraction is also being developed, connecting Phu Quoc with its neighboring island, Hon Thom.
Getting to know the city is a must among all Puerto Plata tours since you will get to visit San Felipe Fort, an 16th century fort overlooking at the Atlantic ocean and is now a museum, you can jump on the
only cable car of the caribbean or try the purest white rum made in the island.
Or the whole family will enjoy the
spectacular cable car rides that take you to the peak of Mount Calamorro for breathtaking views.
Within minutes, guests can beach comb along the Pacific, ride a San
Francisco cable car or hike the Marin Headlands.
Musuems run the gamut from the classical Legion of Honor Museum to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art to the niche
cable car museum and cartoon art museum.
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