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General Theological Seminary
Founded in 1817, this is the oldest seminary of the Episcopal Church in America. The school, which sits in the midst of the beautiful Chelsea historic district, has been working hard lately to make sure it can preserve its best asset – the garden-like campus snuggled in the middle
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Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park
This key, only accessible by boat, encompasses a 280-acre island of virgin tropical forest and is home to roughly a zillion jillion mosquitoes. The official attraction is the 1919 Matheson House , with its windmill and cistern; the real draw is a nice sense of shipwrecked isolation
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Glover Archbold Park & Battery Kemble Park
Glover is a sinuous, winding park, extending from Van Ness St NW in Tenleytown down to the western border of Georgetown University. Its 180 tree-covered acres follow the course of little Foundry Branch Creek, along which runs a pretty nature trail. Further west, skinny Battery Kemb
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Chain of Lakes
Uptown is a convenient jump-off point to the Chain of Lakes - ie Lake Calhoun, Lake of the Isles, Lake Harriet and Cedar Lake. It seems all of Minneapolis is out frolicking by the water - not surprising, really, since this is known as the city of lakes. Paved cycling paths (which d
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Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
This city-owned aquarium is the smaller, older, low-tech cousin of Long Beach’s Aquarium of the Pacific. It’s also a lot lighter on your wallet and less overwhelming for small children. Spiky urchins, slippery sea cucumbers, magical jellyfish and other local denizens will bring smi
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Bethune Council House
Mary McLeod Bethune served as President Franklin Roosevelt’s special advisor on minority affairs. She rose through the political ranks to become the first African American woman to head a federal office. Her Vermont Ave home, where she lived for seven years, has been transformed in
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Bank of America Tower
Designed by Cook & Fox Architects, the 58-floor Bank of America Tower is famed for its striking crystal shape, piercing 255ft spire, and enviable green credentials. The stats are impressive: a clean-burning, on-site cogeneration plant providing around 65% of the towers annual e
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Alki Beach Park
Alki Beach has an entirely different feel from the rest of Seattle: this 2-mile stretch of sand could almost fool you into thinking it’s California, at least on a sunny day, except for the obvious lack of…Californians. There’s a bike path, volleyball courts on the sand, and rings f
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Albright Visitor Center
Mammoths recently revamped visitor center features displays on the park’s early visitors, alongside lots of stuffed animals. Don’t miss the fine photographs of former superintendent Norris in his trademark buckskins and mountain man Jim Bridger bearing an uncanny resemblance to cou
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Sandalwood Pit
A grassy depression on the left side of the road marks the centuries-old Sandalwood Pit (Lua Na Moku ʻIliahi). In the early 19th century, shortly after the lucrative sandalwood trade began, the pit was hand-dug to the exact measurements of a 100ft-long, 40ft-wide and 7ft-deep ships
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Kukio Beach
From Kikaua Beach you can walk north to the scalloped, palm-fringed coves of Kukio Bay, officially part of the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai. There the sand is soft, the swimming is good (even for kids) and theres a paved trail leading north along the rocky coastline to another beac
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Laurel Valley Village
Another option for wetlands exploration is to head further west of New Orleans. Positioned at the confluence of Bayous Lafourche and Terrebonne, Thibodaux ( ti -buh-dough; population 14,400) became the parish seat at a time when water travel was preeminent. It’s history that holds
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Nichols House Museum
This 1804 town house offers the rare opportunity to peek inside one of these classic Beacon Hill beauties. Attributed to Charles Bulfinch, it is unique in its merger of Federal and Greek Revival architectural styles. Equally impressive is the story told inside the museum – that of
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University of Colorado at Boulder
Prospective students and curious visitors can tour one of Americas finest public universities, with a beautiful campus set above downtown, on what is known as the Hill. Free tours begin with a one-hour informational session followed by a 90-minute walking tour. Notable alumni inclu
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Sterling Overland Trail Museum
You should definitely visit this museum, which sports a great collection handed down from the towns founding families. Out front in the gravel beds are vintage plows and tractors, and inside are rooms packed with exhibits ranging from minerals to an insane collection of authentic a
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Harold Washington Library Center
This grand, art-filled building with free internet terminals and wi-fi is Chicagos whopping main library. Major authors give readings here and exhibits constantly show in the galleries. The light-drenched, 9th-floor Winter Garden is a sweet hideaway for reading, writing or just tak
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Government House
A government building has stood on this site since 1598 and served as a residence, courthouse, administrative headquarters and post office. Today, it is maintained by the University of Florida as a public museum and exhibition space. Until October 2015, it houses the fascinating Fi
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Heʻeia State Park
Despite having little to offer, this park on Kealohi Point has picnic potential and views of Heʻeia Fishpond to the south. This location was sacred to the ancient Hawaiians as a place of final judgment at life’s end. Some believe there is a still portal to the spirit world here, bu
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway
The Speedway, home of the Indianapolis 500 motor race, is Indys supersight. The Hall of Fame Museum features 75 racing cars (including former winners), a 500lb Tiffany trophy and a track tour ($8 extra). OK, so youre on a bus for the latter and not even beginning to burn rubber at
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Cape Blanco State Park
Nine miles north of Port Orford, off US 101, this rugged promontory is the second-most-westerly point of the continental US and host to a fine state park with hiking trails spreading out over the headland. Sighted in 1603 by Spanish explorer Martin dAguilar, Cape Blanco juts far ou
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