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Palace of Fine Arts
Like a fossilized party favor, this romantic, ersatz Greco-Roman ruin is the citys memento from the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition. The original was built of wood, burlap and plaster, designed by celebrated Berkeley architect Bernard Maybeck, then later reinforced. By
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Old Pali Hwy
If you’re travelling westbound, from Kailua to Honolulu, you can make a scenic side trip along a remnant of the Old Pali Hwy, now called Nuʻuanu Pali Dr. Turn right off the modern Pali Hwy(Hwy 61)across from the state wayside turn-out. The drive runs through a cathedral of trees dr
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Mustang Island State Park
This well-equipped park covers 4000 acres and has 5.5 miles of beach. It is popular with surfers, but given the normally calm nature of the gulf, you may have to wait for storms to see any surfable waves. Some picnic areas have shade. There are 300 nonreservable campsites on the be
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Mt Wilson Observatory
As you drive into the Angeles National Forest take the Red Box Rd turn-off which, 5 miles later, dead-ends atop 5715ft Mt Wilson. Operating since 1904, this was the world’s top astronomical research facility in the early 20th century and is still in use today. You can walk around t
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Crane Museum of Papermaking
Since 1879 every single American bill has been printed on paper made by the Crane Company, based in the small mill town of Dalton. This ‘Champagne of papers’ is made from 100% cotton rag rather than wood, and so is wonderfully strong and creamy as well as environmentally sound. The
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Church Row
Home to Christians, Buddhists and Mormons, Church Row is a living history of religious life on the island. There are several noteworthy, if humble, structures along this curved street, including the much-photographed, all-Hawaiian Ke Ola Mau Loa Church . Look for the green steeple.
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Constitution Gardens
Constitution Gardens is a bit of a locals’ secret. Quiet, shady and serene, it’s a reminder of the size of the Mall – how can such isolation exist amid so many tourists? Here’s the simple layout: a copse of trees set off by a small kidney-shaped pool, punctuated by a tiny island ho
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Buck Rock Fire Lookout
Built in 1923, this active fire lookout is one of the finest restored watchtowers you could ever hope to visit. Staffed during the wildfire season, 172 stairs lead to a dollhouse-sized wooden cab on a dramatic 8500ft granite rise.From the Generals Hwy, turn east onto Big Meadows Rd
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Sabino Canyon
Sabino Canyon , a lush, pretty and shaded mini-gorge, is a favorite year-round destination for both locals and visitors. Narrated hop-on, hop-off tram tours along the Sabino Canyon Trail (adult/child $7.50/3) depart every half hour for a 45-minute, nine-stop loop with access to tra
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Norton Simon Museum
Rodin’s The Thinker is only a mind-teasing overture to the full symphony of art in store at this exquisite museum. Norton Simon (1907–93) was an entrepreneur with a Midas touch and a passion for art who parlayed his millions into a respectable collection of Western art and Asian sc
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National Museum of Women in the Arts
The only US museum exclusively devoted to women’s artwork fills this Renaissance Revival mansion. Its collection – 2600 works by almost 700 female artists from 28 countries – moves from Renaissance artists such as Lavinia Fontana to 20th-century works by Frida Kahlo, Georgia O’Keef
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El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
Founded in 1782 to defend the mission, this adobe-walled fort built by Chumash laborers was Spains last military stronghold in Alta California. But its purpose wasn’t solely to protect – the presidio also served as a social and political hub, and as a stopping point for traveling S
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Green Lake Aqua Theater
The lonely-looking grandstand at the southern end of Green Lake is all that remains of the former 5500-capacity Green Lake Aqua Theater, an outdoor auditorium overlooking the lake (where the stage once was) that stood here from 1950–70. Back in the day, the theater’s big crowd-pul
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Georgetown Loop Railroad Park
At first glance it looks simply like a small town train station, which, of course, it is. Stroll around and snap photos of the three vintage railroad cars in the hangar while you wait for the train to Georgetown. Four steam engine ($29.50) and five diesel ($22.50) powered trains ma
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Wildseed Farms
To see vast cultivated fields of color, head to Wildseed Farms, which is 7 miles east of Fredericksburg on US 290. Aside from its magnificent blooms, there is a cafe where you can grab some tasty snacks and drinks (including local beers) and sit on the patio enjoying the flower-sce
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Valley Forge National Historic Park
After being defeated at the Battle of Brandywine Creek and the British occupation of Philadelphia in 1777, General Washington and 12,000 continental troops withdrew to Valley Forge. Today, Valley Forge symbolizes Washingtons endurance and leadership. The Valley Forge National Histo
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Maritime Heritage Trail
The Maritime Heritage Trail takes hikers through one of the only trails of its kind in the USA. If youve ever wanted to explore a sunken ship, this may well be the best opportunity in the country. Six are located within the park grounds; the trail experience involves taking visitor
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St George Island State Park
The island at its undeveloped best is found here, in the 9 miles of glorious beach and sand dunes that make up this pristine park. A 2.5-mile nature trail offers exceptional birding opportunities and throughout the park boardwalks lead to shell-sprinkled beaches, with shallow water
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Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
Long ago, 11 miles north of Payson, a curious thing happened as Pine Creek flowed downhill – it ran smack into a massive dam of calcium carbonate. As creeks will, it gradually cut its way through, carving out the worlds largest natural travertine bridge, which is 183ft high and spa
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Park Street Church
Shortly after the construction of Park St Church, powder for the War of 1812 was stored in the basement, earning this location the moniker ‘Brimstone Corner.’ But that was hardly the most inflammatory event that took place here. Noted for its graceful, 217ft steeple, this Boston la
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