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United States Botanic Garden
The Botanic Garden is the Malls overlooked gem. Built to resemble London’s Crystal Palace, the iron-and-glass greenhouse provides a beautiful setting to roam by orchids, ferns and cacti. When youre done with those, seek out the Amorphophallus titanum, whose name translates to giant
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Spencer Beach Park
Shallow, sandy and gentle, this beach lacks the dramatic sweep of Mauna Kea or Hapuna, but its ideal for kids and popular with local families. Come to swim rather than to snorkel; the waters are slightly silty due to being close to Kawaihae Harbor (to the north). Located off the Ak
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South of the Border
Yes, thats a giant sombrero rising above I-95 on the North Carolina–South Carolina state line. Bienvenidos to South of the Border, a Mexican-flavored monument to American kitsch. Begun in the 1950s as a fireworks stand – pyrotechnics are illegal in North Carolina – its morphed into
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San Francisco Main Library
A grand lightwell illuminates San Franciscos favorite subjects: graphic novels in the Teen Center, poetry in the Robert Frost Collection, civil rights in the Hormel Gay & Lesbian Center, and comic relief in the Schmulowitz Wit and Humor Collection. Check out the 2nd-floor wallp
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Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Anyone with an interest in Texas flora and fauna should make the 20-minute drive to the wonderful gardens of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, southwest of downtown Austin. The center, founded in 1982 with the assistance of Texas beloved former first lady, has a display gard
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Carl E Wynn Nature Center
Situated on the bluffs above Homer, this moose-ridden 140-acre reserve is highly recommended for families and anyone interested in the area’s ethnobotany – though the price tag is a little steep. With a few short interpretive nature trails, one of them boardwalked and wheelchair ac
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Chinese Culture Center
You can see all the way to China from the Hiltons 3rd floor inside this cultural center, which hosts exhibits ranging from showcases of Chinas leading ink-brush-painters to XianRui (fresharp) cutting-edge installations, recently including videos exploring generation gaps. In odd-nu
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Central Avenue
From the 1920s to the 1950s, Central Ave was the lifeblood of LA’s African-American community, not by choice but because segregation laws kept black people out of other neighborhoods. It was also a hotbed of jazz and R&B, a legacy commemorated every July with the Central Avenue
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El Malpais National Monument
Pronounced el mahl-pie-ees; which means ‘bad land’ in Spanish, El Malpais National Monument consists of almost 200 square miles of lava flows abutting adjacent sandstone. Five major flows have been identified; the most recent one is pegged at 2000 to 3000 years old. Prehistoric Nat
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Keauhou Bay
Many tour cruises launch from the small pier at this protected bay. While not worth going very far out of your way for, the small beach, picnic tables and sand volleyball courts bring out locals. Facilities include restrooms and outdoor showers.Against the hillside, a plaque marks
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Memorial Hall Museum
Here’s the original building of Deerfield Academy (1798), the prestigious preparatory school in town. It’s now a museum of Pocumtuck Valley life and history. Puritan and Native American artifacts include carved and painted chests, embroidery, musical instruments and glass-plate pho
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Lyman House Memorial Museum
Compact yet comprehensive, this small museum encompasses the tremendous variety of Hawaiis natural and cultural history. The adjacent Mission House, built by the Reverend David Lyman and his wife, Sarah, in 1839, adds a human element to the historical facts. Well-trained docents gi
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Make It Right
Brad Pitts futuristic green building project in the Lower Ninth Ward, Make It Right, dots the former devastated landscape like Jetsons -style living quarters. Some 75 sustainable, storm-resistant homes had been built at time of writing (45 of which are LEED-certified platinum), giv
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Benaroya Concert Hall
With a hefty bill of almost $120 million in construction costs, it’s no wonder the Benaroya Concert Hall, Seattle Symphony’s primary venue, oozes luxury. From the minute you step into the glass-enclosed lobby of the performance hall you’re overwhelmed by views of Elliott Bay; on cl
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Symphony Hall
This majestic building has been the home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra since 1900, when it was built by McKim, Mead & White (of BPL fame). See the hall’s public spaces and go behind the scenes on a free, one-hour tour. Symphony Hall is often lauded for its perfect acoustics,
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Rookery
The famed firm of Burnham and Root built the Rookery in 1888. Frank Lloyd Wright remodeled the atrium 19 years later. Its renowned because while it looks hulking and fortresslike outside, it’s light and airy inside. You can walk in and look around for free. The Frank Lloyd Wright P
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
The memorial on Judiciary Sq commemorates US police officers killed on duty since 1794. In the style of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, names of the dead are carved on two marble walls curving around a plaza; new names are added during a moving candlelight vigil each year in May. Pe
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George Washington Masonic National Memorial
Alexandria’s most prominent landmark features a fine view from its 333ft tower, where you can see the Capitol, Mount Vernon and the Potomac River. It is modeled after Egypt’s Lighthouse of Alexandria, and honors the first president (who was initiated into the shadowy Masons in Fred
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Gallier Hall
Architect James Gallier Sr designed this monumental Greek-revival structure, which was dedicated in 1853. It served as New Orleans’ city hall until the 1950s, and far outclasses the city’s current one (a few blocks away). Today the building is used for private functions and VIP fun
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Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
Restless winds shift giant Sahara-like sand dunes across half of this 3700-acre state park. For lovers of the strange, its worth the 24-mile, 90-minute round-trip off Hwy 89 to see the shocking coral-colored hills. The pinkish hue results from the eroding, red Navajo sandstone in t
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