Tourism:Grebia/Port Anderson

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==History==
Since the 1960s, Port Anderson has made efforts to become a "tourist-friendly city." With its scenic location along the Mortuary Bay and just south of the Manitanish Mountains, it had been a destination for vacationers for years before. Although Port Anderson is only the 9th largest city in Grebia, due to its high amount of major tourist attractions, in 2022 it was the fourth-most visited city in Grebia.
== Districts==
===Harbor District===
Harbor District is a district located in Port Anderson, on the southernmost tip of the Anderson Peninsula. Featuring the Port Anderson Harbor, a major shipping port, and a few blocks of downtown Port Anderson, it is one of the smaller districts of Port Anderson. 
====History====
====Destinations====
*Harbor Park
*Port Anderson Maritime Museum
*Harborside Mall
*Port Anderson Islands
*Port Anderson South Lighthouse
===South Port Anderson===
The South Port Anderson district is a district located in Port Anderson, consisting of the most of the southern half of downtown Port Anderson. 
====History====
====Destinations====
*Bayside Park
*Port Anderson Children's Museum
*Evans Theater
*Randall Olson Stadium
=== Boardwalk District ===
====History====
====Destinations====
*Seal Island Amusement Park
*Seal Island SplashZone
*Seal Island Petting Zoo
*The Boardwalk
* Boardwalk Skywheel
===Central Port Anderson ===
====History====
====Destinations==== 
*Thompson Museum of Natural History
* Martha P. Jameson Museum of Fine Arts
*Jameson Bell Tower
*Thompson University Library
*St. Joseph's Cathedral
===North Port Anderson ===
====History====
====Destinations====
*Wilson Park
*Port Anderson International Airport
* Elm Ridge Park
*Fort Stewart Historical Site
*Fort Stewart
*Granite Dome*
*Mt. Evans*
*Wilson Park Zoo & Aquarium
*Granite Dome Provincial Park*
===Chalk Island District ===
Chalk Island is an island east of the Anderson Peninsula. Named for the small-scale chalk mining operation which occurred on the island up until the 1950s, Chalk Island is a small district in terms of size and population. As of the 2020 census, 9,891 people live in the mostly suburban district of Chalk Island. 
====History====
====Destinations====
*Chalk Island Park
*Chalk Island Mall
==Transportation==
===Air===
Port Anderson is home to the Port Anderson International Airport, which offers numerous domestic and a few international flights in and out of Port Anderson. 
===Boat===
===Public Transit===
The Grebian High-Speed Rail Line has one stop in Port Anderson. 
=== Car ===
==Destinations==
===City Parks ===
==== Wilson Park====
Wilson Park is the largest city park in Port Anderson with an area of nearly 712 acres, over half of which being the Wilson Park Zoo. Contains over 20 miles of a mix of paved walking trails, dirt hiking trails, and two singletrack mountain biking lines. Features two soccer fields, a baseball diamond, and two playgrounds near the main park's parking lot.
====Bayside Park====
Bayside Park is a city park on the southeastern coast of the Anderson Peninsula. Small park featuring only the 2.3 mile long paved Port Anderson Bay Walk and two mostly rocky beaches, North Bayside Beach and South Bayside Beach.
==== Harbor Park====
Harbor Park is a small urban park located next to the Port Anderson Harbor. Contains a short walking trail, a small sandy beach, and a playground. Harbor Park 
====Chalk Island Park====
Chalk Island Park is an urban park located on Chalk Island. Contains a soccer complex, two baseball diamonds, a playground, and small beach.
====Elm Ridge Park====
Elm Ridge Park is a park located about 15 minutes northeast of Port Anderson, not within the city limits. Large park known for its scenic overlook of downtown Port Anderson and 10+ miles of hiking and mountain biking trails.
===Museums ===
====Thompson University Museum of Natural History====
The Thompson University Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum located on the Thompson University campus in North Port Anderson, featuring ten permanent exhibits and nearly 10 million specimens between its exhibits and private research facilities. Some of the most popular exhibits in the Thompson University Museum of Natural History include the Hall of Biomes, the Hall of Extinction, the Hall of Space, and the Prehistoric Hall. Adult admission to the Thompson University Museum of Natural History is $25.00, admission for children aged 6-15 and seniors aged 65 and above is $15.00, and admission for children below the age of 6 is free. Visitors to the museum can expect a full visit to take up to 3 hours, though this may be extended if visitors wish to experience the museum's 45 minute long planetarium show or any one of the museum's 4D movie showings, which usually range from 20 to 30 minutes in length. The closest parking to the museum is the Wexford Avenue parking garage, with admission rates of $1.00 per hour. The museum is open from 9 AM to 7 PM weekdays and Saturdays, and is closed on Sundays. 
==== Martha P. Jameson Museum of Fine Arts====
The Martha P. Jameson Museum of Fine Arts is an art museum located on the Thompson University campus named after university donor Martha Jameson. Featuring nearly 10,000 works of art, the Martha P. Jameson Museum of Fine Arts is the second-largest art museum in western Grebia. Adult admission to the Martha P. Jameson Museum of Fine Arts is $23.00, admission for children aged 5-15 and seniors aged 62 and above is $12.00, and admission for children below the age of 5 is free. Street parking for the museum costs $1.50 per hour, although there are numerous free parking lots within a short walk of the museum. The art museum is open from 9 AM to 7 PM on weekdays and Saturdays, and is open from 10 AM to 5 PM on Sundays. 
====Port Anderson Children's Museum====
The Port Anderson Children's Museum is a medium-sized children's museum located in downtown Port Anderson in the South Port Anderson district. Features 12 permanent exhibits with interactive and hands-on designs made for children. Adult admission to the Port Anderson Children's Museum costs $14.00, admission for children aged 8-16 is $8.00, and all children below the age of 8 and senior citizens enter free. The closest parking for the Port Anderson Children's Museum is street parking along S. Chestnut Street. The Port Anderson Children's Museum is open from 8:30 AM to 6 PM every day of the week, although it is closed on most major holidays. 
====Port Anderson Maritime Museum ====
The Port Anderson Maritime Museum is a small museum located in Harbor Park, featuring 2 exhibits and 1 travelling exhibit, all 3 of which based around the maritime and naval history of Port Anderson. The two permanent exhibits in the Port Anderson Maritime Museum are the Shipwrecks of the Mortuary Gulf exhibit and the Port Anderson's Call to Arms exhibit respectively. Admission to the Port Anderson Maritime Museum is free of charge. Parking for the Port Anderson Maritime Museum is free and located in front of the building. The Port Anderson Maritime Museum is open from Tuesday to Saturday, from 10 AM to 6 PM. 
====Fort Stewart Visitor Center ====
The Fort Stewart Visitor Center is a small museum located in the visitor center at the Fort Stewart Historical Park. The museum at the Fort Stewart Historical Site features 2 exhibits, both unnamed. Along with a number of displays, the visitor center also features a gift shop and a deck overlooking the surrounding hills and mountains. Admission to the Fort Stewart Visitor Center is free of charge. The Fort Stewart Visitor Center is open from 7 AM to 7 PM, although usually it is short-staffed. Parking to the visitor center is free and located right next to the visitor center. 
===Landmarks ===
====Jameson Bell Tower====
The Jameson Bell Tower is a brick bell tower located on the campus of Thompson University. 
====Port Anderson International Airport ====
Port Anderson International Airport is a large airport complex in North Port Anderson.
====Port Anderson South Lighthouse ====
Port Anderson South Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse located at the end of the 0.7 mile long Port Anderson Breakwater.
====Thompson University Library====
The Thompson University Library is a large and historic library located on the Thompson University campus, containing over 250,000 books. 
====St Joseph's Cathedral====
St. Joseph's Cathedral is a historic cathedral located in Central Port Anderson, praised for both its interior and exterior design.
====Evans Theater====
The Evans Theater is a historic movie theater built in 1902 and renovated 2 times, located in downtown Port Anderson.
====Fort Stewart ====
Fort Stewart is a former Paidunian military fort located north of West Ames in the Fort Stewart Historical Site. Admission to the park, fort recreation, and visitor center are free, however visitors may wish to purchase a guided tour of the fort for $20.00 per person, and $10.00 for children under 12. 
====Port Anderson Islands====
The Port Anderson Islands are an archipelago of small islands in the Port Anderson harbor. Split between the Boardwalk and Harbor districts, with the largest and most famous island being Seal Island. 
====Randall Olson Stadium====
The Randall Olson Stadium is a large baseball stadium located in downtown Port Anderson, home of the Port Anderson Miners.
====Granite Dome====
Granite Dome is a mountain located in Granite Dome Provincial Park. Popular destination for both hikers and photographers, famous for its round, granite peak. The hike to the summit of Granite Dome is 2.4 miles both ways, adding up to a 4.8 mile hike. The Granite Dome hike is considered by most to be a difficult one. Although the infrastructure of the trail is well built up, certain sections include difficult terrain, including numerous sections of the trail with steep and rooty or rocky terrain, as well as one very steep segment of the trail with numerous wooden ladders attached to the steep rock face, one of which being 15 feet tall. The elevation gain of the Granite Dome trail is over 1,500 feet, adding another element of difficulty to the hike. Parking for Granite Dome is at the Granite Dome Trailhead parking lot, a paved parking lot along Autumn Ridge Road. Due to the peak's fame, despite the difficulty of the hike, the hike up Granite Dome is one of the most popular in the Granite Dome Provincial Park. At the peak of Granite Dome, at 5411 feet elevation, there is a small wooden deck constructed, offering incredible views of both the Granite Dome Provincial Park and the city of Port Anderson. 
==== Mt. Evans====
Mt. Evans is the tallest mountain in Granite Dome Provincial Park.
===Zoos ===
==== Wilson Park Zoo & Aquarium====
Wilson Park Zoo & Aquarium is a large zoological park and gardens located in the eastern half of Wilson Park encompassing 412 acres. Home to more than individual 3,500 animals representing nearly 450 species. The Wilson Park Zoo and Aquarium is a founding member of the Grebian Zoological Society. Wilson Park Zoo is divided into 5 "sections," the Grebian Wildlife section, the Baobab Savanna section, the Lotus Jungle section, the Conservation Station section, and the Wilson Park Aquarium. The zoo is the second-largest in western Grebia, and the fifth-largest in Grebia. Admission for adults is $25.00, admission for children below the age of 13 is $16.00, admission for seniors above 65 is $23.00, and admission for military veterans is $20.00.
===Amusement Parks ===
====Seal Island Amusement Park ====
Seal Island Amusement Park is a large amusement park located on Seal Island, directly off the coast of the Boardwalk. Featuring 11 rollercoasters,the third-most of any amusement park in Grebia, 26 flat rides/dark rides, and 3 water rides, Seal Island is the second-most popular tourist destination in Port Anderson, only surpassed by the Boardwalk. Admission to the Seal Island Amusement Park is $60.00 per person, $50.00 for military veterans, and $40.00 for children between 2 and 12. Admission is free for children under 2 years old. The cost of the ferry to Seal Island is included with each ticket to the amusement park, and entry to the waterpark is also free with admission. A Fast Pass for Seal Island costs $60.00 per person. 
======History======
Seal Island was first recorded in 1672 by () trappers in Port Anderson. Named after its large population of seals (which has not existed since the late 1700s), the 126 acre island was mostly ignored until the early 1800s.
Seal Island was a popular destination for picknickers and fishermen since the mid-1850s, and was designated as a city park in 1879. The beaches of Seal Island were popular, especially on northern parts of the island, where jumping off numerous cliffs ranging anywhere from 5 to 20 feet in height known as the "Grand Cliffs" into the water below was a popular activity for visitors. Seal Island continued to grow as a popular destination for residents of Port Anderson to visit until the 1928, when Seal Island was bought by local entrepreneur John Morgan Thomas. Seeing immense opportunity, Thomas began construction on Seal Island's first attractions - a large, forested enclosure filled with deer known as the "Deer Park," where visitors could walk through and feed or pet the deer, the park's first rollercoaster, a wooden coaster called the Grasshopper, and several smaller, flat rides. 
Seal Island continued to grow over the next few years, both in size and popularity. Several more attractions, as well as a hotel were built, and Seal Island began to become well-known across Grebia as a destination for vacationers. By 1956, the park had grown to include four rollercoasters and numerous other rides. 
In 1986, the remnants of Hurricane Janice, now barely a tropical depression, reached areas near Port Anderson. While the storm did little impact to most of Port Anderson itself, except for minor flooding in the Harborside District, significant damage was done to the Boardwalk and Seal Island. The storm destroyed a 300 foot section of the Boardwalk, and caused significant damages to the Old Park, Bayside, and SplashZone sections of Seal Island. Two rollercoasters, the wooden Cannonball, which was constructed in 1953, and the Wild Mouse, six flat rides, and seven of the park's nine waterslides were completely destroyed, while nearly half of the park's rides and coasters experienced significant to minor damage. One kayaker drowned in the storm, and reportedly three goats and a peacock in Seal Island's petting zoo were killed. Seal Island closed for 4 months following the storm, and some sections, including the Old Park and SplashZone remained closed for up to a year.
======Infrastructure======
Seal Island is only accessible by ferry, with several ferries operating nearly nonstop to and from Seal Island. As there is no viable way to bring any cars to the island, and the pathing system is not ideal for any vehicles larger than golf carts, the only way to get around the island is either on foot. Due to the size of Seal Island, many guests choose to stay for more than 2 or even more days. Because of this, there is a small hotel located on the island.
======Seal Island SplashZone Waterpark======
The Seal Island SplashZone Waterpark is a waterpark located in the Seal Island complex featuring 14 waterslides, a lazy river, a wave pool, and numerous more attractions. Admission to the SplashZone Waterpark is free with admission to the Seal Island Amusement Park. Admission to the Seal Island SplashZone Waterpark is free with admission to the Seal Island Amusement Park.
===Shopping Centers ===
====The Boardwalk====
The Boardwalk is a 1 mile long boardwalk along the southwest coast of the Anderson Peninsula, featuring dozens of shops, restaurants, and tourist attractions, numerous hotels, and a mile of both sandy and rocky beach below the boardwalk.
====Harborside Mall====
The Harborside Mall is a four floor mall and shopping center located in the Harborside district.
====Chalk Island Mall====
The Chalk Island Mall is a large mall located on Chalk Island.
===National/Provincial Parks ===
====Granite Dome Provincial Park====
Granite Dome Provincial Park is a 178 square mile provincial park located about 45 minutes north of Port Robertston, containing over 170 miles of hiking trails.
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