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Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge
A 1035-acre federally protected nature sanctuary, Hobe Sound has two sections: a small slice on the mainland, opposite the Jonathan Dickinson State Park; and the main refuge grounds at the northern end of Jupiter Island. The Jupiter Island section has 3.5 miles of beach (its a favo
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Buckingham Fountain
Grant Parks centerpiece is one of the worlds largest squirters, with a 1.5-million-gallon capacity and a 15-story-high spray. It lets loose on the hour from 9am to 11pm mid-April to mid-October, accompanied at night by multicolored lights and music. Wealthy widow Kate Sturges Bucki
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Boardwalk & Pier
Follow Main St E and youll cross Daytonas sabal-palm-lined, ocean-fronting Boardwalk, bedecked with dollar-grabbing ice-cream shops, amusement arcades, rides and patios where you can sip beer from plastic cups. Its fun for the family with a side order of sleaze. Follow Main St furt
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Bixby Bridge
Less than 15 miles south of Carmel, this landmark spanning Rainbow Canyon is one of the world’s highest single-span bridges. Completed in 1932, it was built by prisoners eager to lop time off their sentences. There’s a perfect photo-op pull-off on the bridge’s north side. Before Bi
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Appomattox Court House National Historic Park
At the McLean House in the town of Appomattox Court House, General Robert E Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia to General Ulysses S Grant, in effect ending the Civil War. The park comprises over two dozen restored buildings. A number of buildings are open to visitors, an
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Ahwahnee Hotel
About a quarter-mile east of Yosemite Village, the Ahwahnee Hotel is a graceful blend of rustic mountain retreat and elegant mansion dating back to 1927. You don’t need to be a guest to have a gawk and a wander. Built from local granite, pine and cedar, the building is splendidly d
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Africa
Board a jeep and ride through the African Savannah on Kilimanjaro Safaris , pausing to look at zebras, lions, giraffes and more, all seemingly roaming free. This is one of the Animal Kingdoms most popular attractions, so come early or use your FastPass+. The Festival of the Lion Ki
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Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Kinney would probably be delighted to find that one of Venice’s best-loved streets bears his name. Sort of a seaside Melrose with a Venetian flavor, the mile-long stretch of Abbot Kinney Blvd between Venice Blvd and Main St is full of upscale boutiques, galleries, lofts, and sensat
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SPUR Urban Center Gallery
Cities are what you make of them, and urban planning nonprofit SPUR invites you to reimagine San Francisco (and your own hometown) with gallery shows that explore urban living, from smells to stories told on street corners. Exhibitions are free, thought-provoking and visually appea
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San Antonio Winery
Near the Brewery Art Complex is LA’s last remaining historic winery. It was founded in 1917 by Italian immigrant Santo Cambianica, whose descendants still make buttery chardonnay, velvety cabernet sauvignon and other varietals culled from estates in Paso Robles and Napa Valley. Sam
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Baxter State Park
Set in the remote forests of northern Maine, Baxter State Park centers on Mt Katahdin (5267ft), Maines tallest mountain and the northern terminus of the 2175-mile Appalachian Trail . This vast 204,733-acre park is maintained in a wilderness state - no electricity and no running wat
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Goose Island State Park
The oldest tree on the coast is an oak in excess of 1000 years near Goose Island State Park . The park is right on Aransas Bay (but there’s no swimming). The namesake marshy island is a mere 140 acres, linked to another 174 acres on the mainland. The busiest times at the park are d
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Drawing Center
Americas only nonprofit institute focused solely on drawings, the Drawing Center uses work by masters as well as unknowns to juxtapose the mediums various styles. Historical exhibitions have included work by Michelangelo, James Ensor and Marcel Duchamp, while contemporary shows hav
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San Gabriel Mission
In 1781, settlers departed from this mission to found El Pueblo de Los Angeles in today’s Downtown area. Set about 3 miles southeast of Pasadena in the city of San Gabriel, it’s the fourth in the chain of 21 missions in California and is one of the prettiest. Its church boasts Span
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Peanut Island
Plopped right off the northeastern corner of West Palm, Peanut Island was created in 1918 by dredging projects. Originally named Inlet Island, the spit was renamed for a peanut-oil-shipping operation that failed in 1946. It has long been a popular spot for boaters to moor and party
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Jewelry District
South of Pershing Square (btwn 6th & 8th Sts) is the country’s second-largest jewelry district after New York. Gold and diamonds are the main currency. One of the marts occupies the historic Pantages Theatre , a vaudeville venue in the 1920s. Between Hill St and Broadway, on 7t
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Wells Fargo History Museum
Sponsored by the California-based Wells Fargo Bank, this small but intriguing museum chronicles the company’s role in the California gold rush. See an original Concord stagecoach, the 27oz gold ‘Challenge Nugget’, an old bank office and all sorts of other artifacts, or ask the staf
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West End Museum
This gem of a neighborhood museum is dedicated to preserving the memory of the West End and educating the public about the ramifications of unchecked urban development. The main exhibit The Last Tenement traces the history of the neighborhood from 1850 to 1958, highlighting its imm
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John F Kennedy National Historic Site
Four of the nine Kennedy children were born and raised in this modest house, including Jack, who was born in the master bedroom in 1917. Matriarch Rose Kennedy oversaw the restoration of the house in the late 1960s; today her narrative sheds light on the Kennedys’ family life. Guid
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Kolekole Beach Park
Beneath a highway bridge, this park sits alongside Kolekole Stream in a verdant tropical valley. The river-mouth break is a local surfing and bodyboarding hot spot, but ocean swimming is dangerous. There are small waterfalls and full facilities. Camping is allowed with a county per
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