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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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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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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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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 Going east and slightly north of downtown Seattle, you will hit the Capitol Hill area of the city. Among the large old houses of this community, you will find Volunteer Park, which features a view of...
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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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Longwood Gardens Philadelphia
7 Reviews One of the world's premier destinations for horticulturists and non-gardeners alike, it encompasses 20 outdoor gardens, 20 indoor gardens, four acres of heated greenhouses and 11,000 different types...
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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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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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Parks / Lakes Dallas
15 Reviews I decided to walk from West Village to Mansion on Turtle Creek. Tell you the truth I didn't see anything interesting about Mansion; however, I discovered nice park area along the creek with tall...
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Canoeing Tampa
5 Reviews hillsborough river state park is located northeast of tampa near the town of thonotoassa. historically the area was the site of fort foster during the second seminole war. most visitors come to the...
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Shockoe Bottom Richmond
1 Review Off the beaten path a bit from downtown Richmond, but within walking distance of the Virginia State Capital, is an area of Richmond known as Shockoe Bottom. This area of Richmond is known as one of...
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Disneyland Anaheim
9 Reviews If you visit Disneyland, don't limit yourself to eating in the park. Take the monorail to Downtown Disney, located in between Disneyland and California Adventure. There are lots of places to eat and...
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Go out of the city and into the state of Arizona Phoenix
19 Reviews Cottonwood is just a little over an hour drive from Phoenix, but immediately you feel like you are transported into another time of cowboys and Indans after you reach the Old Town of this...
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Weird Austin Austin
8 Reviews In Austin across from the UT campus, there is a road named Guadalupe, also known as 'the drag.' On the side of the Baja Fresh building, there is a frog which could be dismissed as graffitti but...
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Kitt Peak National Observatory. Tucson
14 Reviews The road leading to Kitt Peak is Arizona Highway 86 also known as the Tucson-Ajo Highway. It runs through the Tohono O'odham Nation. You drive down 86 until you come to Junction 386 the Kitt Peak...
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Anastasia Island State Park. Saint Augustine
7 Reviews The park area has a lightly wooded section, an ocean-front, beach section and a grassy marsh section, so you can see a variety of wading and shore birds. The park is on a migratory path for many...
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As you might expect US politicians have expanded the meaning of 'national monuments' to include as is stated on a internet listing, "a trove of quirky natural features, historic sites, and wide,wild open spaces". These sites can have camping, hiking trails, water rafting opportunities just like national parks. Many are difficult to reach with public transportation.
Acclaimed to be the first crossing of the North American Continenent (it wasn't). The 1st crossing was through the Canadian Rockies. Lewis & Clark are among the most famous. 1) it was an official exploration. 2) they took notes, drawings and survey sightings. 3) wildlife (skins) were sent back 4) Nobody died from hostilities. 5) Men & women; Black, white, & red; landed & working class; shared the hardhips and the decisions.East to west:Text in red are courtesy of other VTr'sWood River Camp, Alton, Illinois (near St. Louis)Jefferson National Exp. Mem (the Arch), St. Louis, MissouriLewis & Clark Slept Here, Omaha, NebraskaSargent Floyd Museum, Souix City, IowaWonderful View, Chamberlain, South DakotaFort Mandan, Washburn, North DakotaSacajawea's Homes, Knife River Nat'l Historic Site, Stanton, North Dakota.Fort Union Trading Post, Williston, North DakotaLewis & Clark Visitor Center and...
This is not just one place but many. Here are some links to places of interest:PLaces to goHot Springs, Arkansas (National Baptist Bathhouse.Little Rock Central High School, Arkansas99th Pursuit Squadron, Rantoul, IllinoisNicodemus, KansasBrown vs Board of Education, Topeka, KansasFrogmore Plantation, Natchez, Mississippi (acutally in Louisiana).George Washington Carver Nat'l Memorial, Diamond, Missouri.Storer College, Harpers Ferry, West VirginiaBlack Voices, Stop #22, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.General Sites:Celebrate African-American HeritageOur Shared History
She was young, maybe early 20s and quiet as we boarded the boat from Seward harbor. The water was rough that day, although it was promised to be calmer when we arrived at Aialik Bay for kayaking. She introduced herself as a soldier stationed in Fairbanks and spent the morning by herself on the deck, while everyone else huddled in the interior cabin, avoiding the rain and temps which hovered in the 30s. Aialik Bay was calm, but dense fog made it difficult to see more than a few feet. Since we were both traveling alone, we were paired up in a kayak. I've been around water all my life and have had virtually no fear of it since learning to swim at age 5. I was a strong swimmer who could hold my own in anything short of a rip current. But, as we were set adrift in the kayak and began floating towards the horizon, a feeling of unease came over me. I could imagine us drifting out to the open...
In the United States, as in many countries, the concept of "breaking bread" has meaning beyond the meal being consumed. It is a time for families and friends to share in stories, company and the like. It is one of those rituals that symbolize the need of human beings to come together . And, at times, particularly those unexpected, this everyday custom can bring together strangers.It was a Saturday night in Denver and I was dining alone. I managed to get a table near the bar at a popular and crowded restaurant. Sitting solo at a table for four, I noticed a group standing nearby, awkwardly balancing their drinks. I asked if they would like the unused seats. To my surprise, they all sat down to join me for dinner. They were 5 people in their 40s, all residents of Denver. My table, spacious only a moment before, became crammed as 6 people now shared it, but it harldy seemed uncomfortable. As...
People talk about the "American Dream" and the US being the "Land of Opportunity". Many view these terms as meaningless. This capitalist land makes us want for material things at times, which often seem out of our grasp. The quest to strike ones personal pot of gold makes it easy to forget the important things.We took a family trip to Philadelphia, the city where my father was born and raised. After a couple of days visiting the tourist sites and eating local food, my father drove us to a poorer section of town and pulled up in front of an old and decaying house so unlike the comfortable suburban neighborhood we knew as home. We were pretty curious as to why we were here. My father told us that this was the house where he grew up. Even at this young age, we'd heard stories about how he worked through college and medical school because there was no money for either, taking every job he...
I met Liz while staying at a bed and breakfast in Salida, Colorado. She and her husband live on a ranch in Lamar, Colorado. In addition to tending to the ranch, Liz volunteers at the visitors center in Southeast Colorado. Although she's lived in the state for 50 years, she tells me that she still hasn't seen everything.The ranchlands of southeast Colorado are not what they once were. Liz and her husband loved their wide open space. But, in recent years, neighboring ranchers have sold their land to developers intent on building single family homes. Liz sighs as she tells me this, disappointment etching her friendly face. "Its getting to the point where the view of the land is spoiled by the sight of your neighbors backyard." Growing up in Miami, I can't related. But, after driving through the wide open spaces of Colorado and witnessing the jaw dropping beauty, I can empathize.But Liz is...
Thanksgiving Day is one of the most celebrated holidays in the US. It dates back to the 1st US settlers who feasted along with Native American Indians. The modern tradition expanded to include parades and the start of the higly commercialized Christmas season. But, most of all, its a time when families usually come together. Thanksgiving on the road is a mixed bag. On one hand, its the only week which contains a 4 day holiday weekend, a blessed rarity in the American work year. This makes it a great time to get away. But getting away means breaking the family tradition. And going solo means not only being alone, but being alone on a day set aside for anything but. For numerous reasons, I braved it in the fall of 2004 and found myself in Mt Charleston, Nevada on this day of American family tradition. I'd just sat down for a late Thanksgiving Day solo dinner (serves me right for not making...
Miami is diverse. This brings positive & negative as a Latin American influx expanded cultural opportunities while language barriers create tension between the old & new. Driving home from an awful workday, I ruminated about how bad people can be. A disconcerting repetitive thud from my rear tire interrupted my thoughts. I pulled over and, as I feared, I had a flat. Due to a combo of an ineffective road side assistance provider & an equally substandard cellular provider, I was truly stuck. This wasn't the best neighborhood & it was getting dark.Opening the trunk, I attempted to convince myself that my education could translate into tire changing ability. A woman approached, not quite 5 feet tall and who could be someone's grandmother. She indicated to my tire & said something in Spanish that I couldn't understand. Yes, it's flat, I responded, my frustration level high. I lacked energy...
At Indian Gardens campground, I struck up a conversation with a woman at the neighboring campsite, a solo female hiker. Sheila lives in Lake Montezuma, just outside of Sedona. She's a small woman but carries a large load of camping gear and supplies to last throughout her 2 week trek across the Tonto Trail, an exposed and isolated region of the Canyon where water and people are scarse. She's been averaging about 12 to 14 miles per day and sleeping nearly 12 hours per night to regain the strength to carry on the next day. Another person living her version of the dream.
Casablanca Hotel New York City
1 Review and 1898 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 1834 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 1175 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: Now i know your all thinking whoa 2013, were just got into 2012 LOL! But me and 2 other friends are planing on doing a BIG trip at...
A: I would recommend you be sure to visit Miami, its by far the best place to be in the United States. Its a melting pot of cultures and always a great time. Nice beaches,...
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