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Markets   New York City

Markets, New York City

 4 Reviews  all the good food, and drinks. A real market with the most, and take in the historic New York. Hours: Monday - Saturday: 7am to 9pm, Sundays: 8am to 7pm Address: 75 9th Avenue (Between 15th and 16th... 

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Off The Strip   Las Vegas

Off The Strip, Las Vegas

 54 Reviews  Outdoor World is not just a place you can go shop, but explore. My boys like the wildlife displays that are located all over the store. It seems to be very popular with most of kids that are here with... 

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Swamp Tours   New Orleans

Swamp Tours, New Orleans

 20 Reviews  We drove for more than an hour to Jean Lafitte which is on the edge of the Jean Lafitte Barataria Preserve section. We went out in a pontoon boat, and while it was cold, it wasn't so cold yet that... 

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Day Trips   San Francisco

Day Trips, San Francisco

 51 Reviews  One of the northern missions, this was originally part of Mission Dolores in San Francisco. Founded in 1817 as a sanitarium for Indians afflicted with European diseases, it was named for the patron... 

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State Parks, Animals and Nature   Orlando

State Parks, Animals and Nature, Orlando

 30 Reviews  Northwest of Orlando, at the edge of the sprawl, the unfortunately named Kelly Park is just an unassuming dot of a county park. But it's actually fantastic. This is the sort of thing that you would... 

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Architecture & Public Art (outdoor)   Chicago

Architecture & Public Art (outdoor), Chicago

 72 Reviews  Just wandering home to my friend's condo... Lots of fun architecture and city art! Good times! Home to Second City, Zanies Comedy Club, the Red Orchid Theatre, the Bijou Theatre, & the Stanley Paul... 

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Outside Greater Toronto area   Toronto

Outside Greater Toronto area, Toronto

 33 Reviews  Stoney Ridge is an adorable little spot, your Grandma, Mom and Auntie will love it!! Despite it's cutesy appeal, I ADORE some of Stoney Ridges wines. Tours are 11:00 am and 2;30 PM on weekends or... 

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Downtown LA   Los Angeles

Downtown LA, Los Angeles

 62 Reviews  You might be tempted to pass by this building if you were to judge it from the non descript exterior but if you venture inside you will be in for a treat-the naturally lighted atrium courtyard topped... 

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Cemetery and Ghosts   Key West

Cemetery and Ghosts, Key West

 15 Reviews  An African cemetery appears on an Army Corps of Engineers map drawn in 1861. It is labled "African Cemetery with nine small Xs. This location probably has up to 295 graves extending from under the... 

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Sea to Sky Highway   Vancouver

Sea to Sky Highway, Vancouver

 11 Reviews  Porteau Cove Provincial Park is situated on the most southerly fjord in North America just 38 km north of Vancouver, and features waterfront campsites with a view over Howe Sound to the mountains... 

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Old Montreal   Montreal

Old Montreal, Montreal

 18 Reviews  Place Jacques Cartier Is the place to be In the summertime It Is one of the busiest places In Old Montreal as crowds gather to watch street performers and the end of performance just drop some cash in... 

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Boston's Neighborhoods   Boston

Boston's Neighborhoods, Boston

 14 Reviews  This is my neighborhood and I love it dearly. Here are some reasons I've stayed in a 1 mile radius since I moved to the area: Inman Square, Cambridge: Easily accessible from Harvard Square or Central... 

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Isla Mujeres   Cancún

Isla Mujeres, Cancún

 14 Reviews  Spanish for "ISLAND OF WOMEN" , the picturesque fishing village of Isla Mujeres is a tropical paradise just a short, 15-minute ferry ride from Cancun. The origin of the island's name is uncertain. A... 

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Point Loma/Ocean Beach   San Diego

Point Loma/Ocean Beach, San Diego

 24 Reviews  Located on the Berkley 1898 Steam Ferry that operated from 1898 to 1958 as a ferryboat in the San Francisco Bay. She is a California State Historic Landmark and a National Historic Landmark. She is... 

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National/Local - Parks/Gardens   Seattle

National/Local - Parks/Gardens, Seattle

 62 Reviews  Located right next to the Ballard Locks, this garden is a wonderful park-like collection of trees, flowers and other plants. I happened to get my first visit in May, when all the rhododendron were in... 

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Waterfalls   Honolulu

Waterfalls, Honolulu

 9 Reviews  Just a few short miles from Waikiki this 1.3 km hike is a great way to see some nature while on Oahu. The elevation is 800 feet. You're feet will definitely get muddy, so I'd definitely wear some... 

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Pennypack Park   Philadelphia

Pennypack Park, Philadelphia

 5 Reviews  Many historic structures are still intact throughout Pennypack Park. In 1697, the Pennypack Bridge, one of the oldest stone bridges still in use in the United States, was built on King's Highway, now... 

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The Everglades   Miami

The Everglades, Miami

 16 Reviews  If you get a chance, do a tour of the Everglades. I was surprised how close they are to Miami. It's merely an hour or so by road. You get to go on a very noisy boat which looks like a hovercraft and... 

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Day Trip   Houston

Day Trip, Houston

 10 Reviews  I visited some friends at Sugar Land while it was in the middle of celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2009! The official celebration started in January at the State of the City event with the... 

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Nearby Towns   Puerto Vallarta

Nearby Towns, Puerto Vallarta

 44 Reviews  As we were driving from our hotel to the restaurant for dinner, I sincerely enjoyed the transition from crowded city to thick foliage and quaint villages. At one point, I said, to noone in particular,... 

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Cenotes   Playa del Carmen

Cenotes, Playa del Carmen

 4 Reviews  This cenote is in Puerto Aventuras not far south of Playa and can be easily accessed by colectivo, see my tip re transport. It's a beautiful crystal clear cenote, one part is open like a lake, the... 

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Ile d'Orleans   Quebec

Ile d'Orleans, Quebec

 11 Reviews  On a trip to Quebec City, a stoll down the Orleans island is a must. This island is not densely populated and it's people have preserved the atmosphere that the island has had for centuries. It's one... 

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The Beach   Fort Lauderdale

The Beach, Fort Lauderdale

 10 Reviews  1) Big parking lot at Las Olas and the beach. Lots of locals, lots of bars and some shops. Hidden local tip: Park for less under the bridge that carries Las Olas over the Intercostal, then walk... 

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North Georgia Mountains & Waterfalls   Atlanta

North Georgia Mountains & Waterfalls, Atlanta

 13 Reviews  Springer Mountain is in the Chattahoochee National Forest, and it is the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. The peak is 3,280 feet and just 1/2 mile from a parking area along a national... 

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Gatineau Park   Ottawa

Gatineau Park, Ottawa

 15 Reviews  camping only crosses my mind as rare and special occasions in my hometown. here, canadians love to go camping during summer and it's a typical canadian must-do activity. all you need to do is reserve... 

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Cape Breton National Park, Canada%s

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I saw this little lighthouse in a little village in Cape Breton National park in Nova Scotia. I not only enjoyed the lighthouse but even more the little pictoresque harbour that was right underneath it. There were only a few fisherman still at work, because it was getting evening already. The eveninglight was beautiful and we couldn`t stop our camera`s from clicking. Totally taken by this little harbour and the fishing boats we almost forgot to take a picture of the lighthouse. But you can still see it, hidden behind this fishing boat :-)

Alcatraz, San Francisco, USA

by sim1

Alcatraz Island was the site of the west coast`s first lighthouse. The present lighthouse is adjacent to a former fort and prison. It is a reinforced concrete octagonal/pyramidal tower with masonry foundation. In this picture you can see the wardens house and the lighthouse of Alcatraz. The wardens house was built in the 1920`s and had seventeen large rooms. In 1970 a fire swept through te abandoned building, leaving the shell you see on the picture. The lighthouse is from 1854 and still shines nowadays. Not only the lighthouse is worth a look at but the whole visit to Alcatraz is something you shouldn`t miss doing when you are in San Francisco. If you want to read more about my visit to Alcatraz you should take a look at my San Francisco page. I have quite a lot of pictures, information and stories of Alcatraz on that page.For more information on the lighthouse and Alcatraz Island :...

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Fisgard lighthouse, Canada

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This is the oldest lighthouse on the west coast of Canada. It is a White, conical brick tower with a red lantern. Next to it is the two story high keeper`s house.The lighthouse is from 1860 and was automated in 1929. This lighthouse is operational, but it is also open to the public. It is openend daily :from March 01 - Oct. 31 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m, weekends Nov. 1 - Feb. 28 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We were just too late to visit the lighthouse and that is why we were only able to see it from a distance. That was a real shame, because I would have loved to take a look inside this lighthouse. It really looked beautiful! Inside the keeper`s house are two floors of exhibits, dealing with shipwrecks, storms, lighthouses, and the everyday working equipment of the lightkeeper a century ago. Directions:The lighthouse is on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, not so very far from Victoria. Head...

The lighthouse at Matane, Canada

by sim1

Another lighthouse on the Gaspé Peninsula in Quebec. This is not my favourite lighthouse, because it is on the corner of a busy intersection. Not the most beautiful place to see a lighthouse. But I had to stop for the trafficlights anyway, so I decided to make an extra stop so I could make a picture of the lighthouse.

Peggy's Cove, Canada

by sim1

This lighthouse is one of the most famous lighthouses in the world. The location is really stunning! It is situated on the cliffs of a really pictoresque fishing village : Peggy`s Cove in Nova Scotia, Canada. Because it is so pictoresque it is really flooded with tourists! But I loved my visit here. I didn`t expect I would, I thought I would hate it because it was swamped by the tourists. But when you get on those great big rocks and watch how the sea is banging against the coast, the sheer power of nature, wow! You really have to be impressed! When you don`t like the tourists, just walk a little further on the cliffs. There are not a lot of people that do that, and that way you can enjoy this piece of nature almost by yourself.The lighthouse is not only so famous because of it`s location, but also because it is a postoffice. And yes, I did it too!!!! I posted my cards from here, LOL....

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Point Aconi lighthouse, Canada

by sim1

Point Aconi lighthouse is close to Sydney in Nova Scotia, Canada. It is a white conical lighthouse with a red octagonal lantern. This light is operational and the grounds are open to the public. It is a strange to visit this lighthouse. On the picture it looks so beautifully set on the cliff, but when you are at the lighthouse it is much less pictoresque. There is a mine close by and the outlet of the mine is right next to this lighthouse. When you are at the lighthouse all you can hear is the vent of the mine, which makes a tremendous noise. From the distance it is a beautiful lighthouse to see though. Directions:At Highway 105 the Bras d`Or Lakes Scenic Drive turns left across a bridge. Just after crossing the bridge, a right turn off Highway 105 leads to the Point Aconi Lighthouse.

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Welcome to Nova Scotia, Canada

by sim1

This is the welcome sign to Nova Scotia. They must be really proud on there lighthouses in Nova Scotia to build this miniture lighthouse to welcome everyone into their province. But I can understand that they are proud; they really do have a lot of beautiful lighthouses here. Like the next picture for example, the lighthouse at Peggy`s Cove. That is one of the most famous lighthouses in the world.

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La Martre, Canada

by sim1

You can find this beautiful red lighthouse between Matane and Gaspé in a little town called Riviere la Martre on the Gaspé Peninsula in Quebec. It is on the right side of the road when you drive to Gaspé and it is located on a hill, high above the road. It was so beautiful to see this lighthouse, with its spectacular red color against the clear blue sky. And the light was just beautiful, so late in the late afternoon. Riviere de la Martre is a tiny little village, with only a few houses and a church. It was really funny though, how this lighthouse stood in the middle of the village, with across the street a white wooden church. There was nothing to see and do in the village when we were there. But you can visit the lighthouse when you get here earlier in the day. It is open daily 9AM-5PM, mid-June through Labour Day and the admission is $3.

Lighthouse road......

by sim1

I have written this page specially for my sister in law. She really loves lighthouses! And on every trip we go on I make sure to take a picture of every lighthouse we see on our way. And over the last few years that has added up to quite a collection. So specially for Roelien and all you other lighthouse fans, here is a page with only lighthouses!

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your travel sound track must include a song by Steppenwolf called : 'BORN TO BE WILD' (lyrics follow)Get your motors runnin' Head out on the highway Lookin' for adventure and whatever comes our way Yeah, darlin' gonna make it happen Take the world in a love embrace Fire all of the guns at once and Explode into space I like smoke and lightnin' Heavy metal thunder Racin' with the wind And the feelin' that I'm under Yeah, darlin' gonna make it happen Take the world in a love embrace Fire all of the guns at once and Explode into space Like a true nature's child We were born, born to be wild We can climb so high I never wanna die Born to Be Wild Born to Be Wild ... http://www.transian.com/EasyRider/born.html .........................................................Trip America like they did in the original counterculture movie, 'EASY RIDER'As we see these two men beginning their odyssey...

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