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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Since North America is such a broad topic, I'm not going to list anything specific. My advice would be to visit the big cities and famous landmarks, but also take the time to meet the people and experience the culture of this diverse continent.
Spearfish Canyon in Spearfish, South Daykota. Bring a water purification system and spend as long as you can while heading to Rapid City,to see the sites in and around there! It's about 70 miles outside Rapid city so ya might want to park and hike for a day or two before heading to the cities to see the points of interest such as;Mt.Rushmore,The Crazy Horse Monument and Custer National Park.
The Territories! The Yukon and The Northwest Territories are full of untreked land. So many people have so many misconceptions of the territories that they miss out on the most beautiful experiences. I lived in the Yukon for about 1/2 a year and travelled as far north as the 'Top of the World'. The landscape is amazing, so clean and natural with abundant mountains, rivers, lakes and wildlife. If your interest is finding work, there is lots to be made up north!
Most foreigners miss what the US is about. You can't find out by visiting New York city, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, or any of the other big cities that everyone travels to. If you go to New York City, take a few days to go up to the Catskills. New Jersey looks like the biggest dump in the world, but if you stay out of the New York, or Philadelphia areas, it's a beautiful place to visit.
Texas is a beautiful place. I thought it would be all desert but the east is so green, fields of blue bonnet flowers and trees. People miss the real Texas. The people in Texas are all real characters as well and are so friendly. Go out to San Antonio and experience the Mexican influence. When in Hawaii, find the residential areas if you want to enjoy the best beaches undisturbed. For instance the Kahala neighbourhood where I used to live has beautiful quiet beaches.
Having lunch with Jane Fonda (and Ted) at the Ptarmigan Tunnel...high on the trail, at the hiking tunnel through the pass passing between Many Glacier into Belly River. Our trail crew, after blasting the impassible snowdrift up there in '92...impassible for horses anyhow, hung around for Ted and Janes (with some Park honchos) ride from Belly River into Many Glacier. Ted's a real hoot. Jane was wearing somevery-very-very-very-very tight jeans.
Sunwatch Indian Village. Sunwatch Village is one of Americas oldest inhabited sites, and the Poeple there have reconstructed it as best they can. They found it when it was proposed to build a sewage site there. It was originally built in the 12th century, and much is known of the people who lived there.Location: 2310 West River Road Dayton Ohio More Info: 937-268-8199
In Southern California, the Anza Borrego desert park and Joshua Tree National Monument. In Northern California, Lassen Park. All of these place are best visited by Motorhome with a 4 wheel drive vehicle in tow or motorcycles on board.
The old fur-trading forts, such as Fort Langley in B.C. and Fort Edmonton in Edmonton, Alberta. Ask the locals what they recommend--they will tell you about areas that are not usually mentioned by travel operators, etc.
If you ever visit the Greater Toronto Area (fondly known as the GTA), Tobermory is not to be missed. En route on Highway 10 north, you will travel through some Ontario's most beautiful countryside. Once passed Owen Sound the landscape changes into unspoilt wilderness. Great campsites up there. Tobermory is located on Lake Huron. There are some great national parks and caves to discover. This area is also known for scuba diving.
Casablanca Hotel New York City
1 Review and 1901 Opinions This is a Hotel /Bed and Breakfast. It is a oasis in the middle of Times Square. It is quiet inside...
Argonaut Hotel - A Kimpton Hotel San Francisco
4 Reviews and 1844 Opinions There's no doubt this hotel, provides a level of luxury and convenience, that many travellers will...
Four Seasons Las Vegas Las Vegas
8 Reviews and 1181 Opinions Definitely one of the best hotels in Las Vegas where I found everything what I want. The hotel is at...
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Q: Are there, like in many European countries, limits for the amount of cash you can legally bring with you in and out of the...
A: For Canada, if you bring in more than $10,000 CAD (or equivalent in other currency) you will need to declare it to customs but there is no limit. There is a box on the...
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