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Learning objectives

Learn general information about recreational and cultural interest area signs
Study examples of recreational and cultural interest area signs

General information about recreational and cultural interest area signs

Recreational or cultural interest areas are attractions or traffic generators that are open to the general public for the purpose of play, amusement, or relaxation.
Recreational attractions include such facilities as parks, campgrounds, gaming facilities, and ski areas, while examples of cultural attractions include museums, art galleries, and historical buildings or sites.
The purpose of recreation and cultural interest area signs is to guide road users to a general area and then to specific facilities or activities within the area.
Recreational and cultural interest area signs may be used on any road to direct persons to facilities, structures, and places, and to identify various services available to the general public.
These signs may also be used in recreational or cultural interest areas for signing nonvehicular events and amenities such as trails, structures, and facilities.

Examples of recreational and cultural interest area signs

Brown RECREATION signs direct us to areas of public recreation and cultural interest. In addition to swimming, skiing, boating, and fishing areas, these signs also direct us to the services in recreation areas, including first aid, post office, and food service.