subject: World Cup 2010 - The Schedule For The 2010 World Cup Soccer [print this page] While it's still a ways off, not beginning until next summer, excitement is already growing over the World Cup 2010 schedule. We can't tell you whose going to be there, but we can tell you that FIFA has released the official schedule for the games.
You can check it out on the FIFA web site. The games will be played all over South Africa with some of the most important matches happening in Johannesburg. Since Johannesburg is so central to the games and if you're planning to see it live, you may want to do something other than just sit around talking about the games so here's a quick rundown of what you can do in this beautiful town when you're not taking in a match:
For starters, check out Gold Leaf City. This incredible site, built around the No. 14 shaft of Crown Mines, is a complete and authentic reproduction of Johannesburg at the beginning of the 20th century. You can check out the simple furnishings that minors would have had with all the various fittings as well, including the famous pressed ceilings.
The museum exhibits offer the chance to see antique clothing and children's toys, all showing the visitor what life was like for those who lived in this bustling metropolis 100 years ago. A train goes around the perimeter of the park and many shops offer interesting knick knacks.
You can also see the original gold mine in an elevator that goes down 220 meters below the surface. Finally, there is an onsite casino which never closes in case you're in the mood to gamble away some of that gold.
If you're coming to Jo-berg (as the natives call it) with kids or nature lovers, you might want to squeeze some time in in between the World Cup 2010 schedule to see Lion Park. This incredible safari like experience featuring four prides of lions, of various ages. They also have a number of rhino as well as other herbivores.
The lions are fenced-in in a high-security area (so no need to be concerned about getting eaten - well not much of one anyway) while the rest of the park area is open to the other animals. For the brave hearted or foolish, you can actually have your picture taken with a lion cub, under supervision of course. A restaurant and gift shop are located in the shaded areas where you can also find picnic facilities.
Besides these, there is lots more to see so make sure you don't miss any of it. Plan your visit and check the 2010 World Cup Schedule carefully so you know what to see and when to see it!
