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Pioneer Museum
This is definitely worth a stop. Sixteen buildings are crammed full with old cars and carts, tools and trains, and a fascinating telephony display. The Model T and Model A Fords bookend the auto collection against the 1960s cruisers and sedans.
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Queen Anne Counterbalance
The streetcar that chugged up and down the steep grade along Queen Anne Ave started operating on overhead-wire electricity in 1900, but it still needed some help to manage the hill. So engineers designed a system of counterweights – a 16-ton train that ran in a tunnel beneath the s
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Herring Cove Beach
Swimmers favor the relatively calm, though certainly brisk, waters of Herring Cove Beach, also part of the National Seashore. The long sandy beach is popular with everyone. Though illegal, nude sunbathers head left to the south section of the beach; families usually break out the p
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Kaʻalawai Beach
Swim in the lap of luxury at this jewel-like beach between Diamond Head and Black Point. It’s in the same ritzy neighborhood as Doris Duke’s Shangri La estate. From the intersection of Diamond Head Rd and Kahala Ave, turn makai (seaward) onto Kulamanu St; less than 0.2 miles later,
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Totem Heritage Center
A 15-minute walk east from the cruise-ship docks is Totem Heritage Center, where totem poles brought from deserted Tlingit and Haida communities are kept to prevent further deterioration. Inside the center, 17 totems are on display in an almost spiritual setting that shows the reve
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Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition
This intriguing permanent exhibition displays more than 300 historic artifacts salvaged from the RMS Titanic – the luxury passenger liner that sank in the chilly Atlantic in April 1912. The star attraction is a 15-ton slab of metal once affixed to the ships starboard hull. Other no
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Welcome to Las Vegas Sign
In a city famous for neon signs, one reigns supreme: the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada sign, straddling Las Vegas Blvd just south of the Strip proper. Designed by Betty Willis in the late 50s, the sign fell into disrepair in the 70s. Today its a classic symbol of Sin City an
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Lincolns New Salem State Historic Site
When Abraham Lincoln first arrived in Illinois in 1831, he worked variously as a clerk, storekeeper and postmaster in the frontier village of New Salem before studying law and moving to Springfield. In Petersburg, 20 miles northwest of Springfield, Lincolns New Salem State Histori
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Naples Nature Center
One of Floridas premier nature-conservancy and advocacy nonprofits, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in Floridas environment and its preservation. While the new Discovery Center immerses visitors in southwest Florida environment
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National Butterfly Center
Who isnt enchanted by butterflies? This park is both a learning center and a sanctuary for butterflies and endangered plants. More than 300 species of the little winged jewels have been spotted amidst its 5 acres laced with walking trails. It is only 1 mile east of Bentsen-Rio Gran
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North Cascade Smokejumper Base
Smoke-jumping is a method of fire-fighting that involves parachuting out of a plane into a rural area to tackle a forest fire before it gets out of control. Its hard to avoid feeling humbled by the heroic exploits of the people who have been trained to do it. The Methow Valley is o
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Munroe Tavern
One mile east of the Battle Green, this historic tavern is named for the 18th-century proprietor, William Munroe, who was also an orderly seargeant in the minuteman brigade that fought on 19 April 1775. Later that day, the tavern was occupied by British troops, who raided the prov
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Meyers Ace Hardware Store
Jazz aficionados often seek out the unassuming Meyers Ace Hardware Store . Why? Because in the 1920s and ’30s the building was the Sunset Cafe, where all the greats gigged. Imagine Louis Armstrong blowing his trumpet over by the socket wrenches. Or Earl Hines hammering the piano, d
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Mt Rainier National Park
The USAs fourth-highest peak (outside Alaska), majestic Mt Rainier is also one of its most beguiling. Encased in a 368-sq-mile national park (the worlds fifth national park when it was inaugurated in 1899), the mountains snowcapped summit and forest-covered foothills boast numerous
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Glaciers
The parks famous glaciers are 64km (40mi) up the bay from Bartlett Cove. If youre not on a cruise ship and dont fancy kayaking, the only way to see these icy juggernauts is onboard the Baranof Wind , operated by Glacier Bay Lodge & Tours. The high-speed catamaran departs every
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Echo Lake State Park
Two miles west of North Conway via River Rd, this placid mountain lake lies at the foot of White Horse Ledge, a sheer rock wall. A scenic trail circles the lake. There is also a mile-long auto road and hiking trail leading to the 700ft-high Cathedral Ledge, with panoramic White Mou
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DisneyQuest Indoor Interactive Theme Park
With five dizzying floors of exhibits designed to indulge video-game addicts, this interactive theme park makes the perfect place to while away a rainy or hot afternoon. Virtual-reality attractions include a trip on Aladdins magic carpet over Agrabah and a float down a river into t
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Doheny State Beach
Adjacent to the southern border of Dana Point Harbor, this mile-long beach is great for swimmers, surfers, surf fishers and tide-poolers. You’ll also find picnic tables with grills, volleyball courts and a butterfly exhibit at the 62-acre coastal park. All-day parking costs $15. St
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Center Church
Established by the Reverend Thomas Hooker when he came to Hartford from the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1632, this church still holds services each Sunday. The present building dates from 1807 and was modeled on St Martin-in-the-Fields in London. In the Ancient Burying Ground behin
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Asia
Home to two of Animal Kingdoms three most popular rides: Expedition Everest , a great roller coaster with a yeti twist; and Kali River Rapids , a water ride. Owls and peregrine falcons dazzle audiences at Flights of Wonder . Its got some cheesy dialogue, but the animals are spectac
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