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Miami Museum of Science & Planetarium
The Miami Museum of Science is a dedicated if small institution with exhibits ranging from weather phenomena to creepy crawlies, coral reefs and vital-microbe displays. The planetarium hosts space lessons and telescope-viewing sessions, as well as old-school laser shows with trippy
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Sonoma State Historic Park
The park is comprised of multiple sites, most side-by-side. The 1823 Mission San Francisco Solano de Sonoma anchors the plaza, and was the final California mission. Sonoma Barracks houses exhibits on 19th-cenutry life. The 1886 Toscano Hotel lobby is beautifully preserved – peek in
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Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
Before driving into Missouri, detour off I-270 at exit 3. Follow Hwy 3 (aka Lewis and Clark Blvd) south, turn right at the first stoplight and drive west to the 1929 Chain of Rocks Bridge. Open only to pedestrians and cyclists these days, the mile-long span over the Mississippi Riv
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Octagon House
Crafty architects are always trying to cut corners on clients and here architect William C McElroy succeeded. This is among the last examples of a brief San Franciscan vogue for octagonal houses in the 1860s, when some believed that catching direct sunlight from eight angles was he
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El Capitan Theatre
Spanish Colonial meets East Indian at the flamboyant El Capitan movie palace built for live performances in 1926 and now run by Disney. The first flick to show here was Citizen Kane in 1941 and it’s still a fine place to catch a movie, which is often accompanied by a live show. Bef
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Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio
This is where Wright lived and worked from 1889 to 1909. Tour frequency varies, from every 20 minutes on summer weekends to every hour or so in winter. The hour-long walk-through reveals a fascinating place, filled with the details that made Wright’s style distinctive. It costs $5
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Izumo Taishakyo Mission
This Shintō shrine was built by Japanese immigrants in 1906. It was confiscated during WWII by the city and wasn’t returned to the community until the early 1960s. Ringing the bell at the shrine entrance is considered an act of purification for those who come to pray. Thousands of
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Holoholokai Beach Park
Forget about sand and swimming and instead enjoy picnicking and strolling at this pleasantly uncrowded beach, blanketed by chunks of white coral and black lava. Facilities include restrooms, showers, drinking water, picnic tables and grills.To get here, take Mauna Lani Dr and veer
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Chicago Architecture Foundation
CAF is the premier keeper of Chicago’s architectural flame. Dip in to check out the galleries in the atrium (behind the shop). The ‘Chicago Model City’ display provides a cool 3D overview of local skyscrapers. You can also get the lowdown on CAF’s extensive roster of boat and walki
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St Louis Cemetery No 3
This long but compact cemetery was established in 1854 at the site of the old Bayou Cemetery and is worth strolling through for a few minutes (longer if you’re a cemetery enthusiast). Of particular note is the striking monument James Gallier Jr designed for his mother and father, w
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Wailoa Center & Wailoa River State Park
This eclectic, state-run gallery hosts a variety of monthly exhibits. You might find quilts, bonsai, Chinese watercolors or historical photos, all done by locals. Surrounding the center is a quiet state park on the Wailoa River. The main park landmark is a 14ft, Italian-made bronze
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Rowan Oak
Literary pilgrims head directly here, to the graceful 1840s home of William Faulkner. He authored many brilliant and dense novels set in Mississippi, and his work is celebrated in Oxford with an annual conference in July. Tours of Rowan Oak – where Faulkner lived from 1930 until hi
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Leverett Peace Pagoda
There are over 80 so-called peace pagodas all over the globe, and their mission is simple – to spread peace. The Leverett Peace Pagoda was the first in the Western Hemisphere, and is run by members of the nonproselytizing Nip-ponzan Myohoji sect of Buddhism. But no matter what your
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Knott House Museum
This stately, white, columned 1843 house, affiliated with the history museum, is a quirky attraction. Occupied during the Civil War by Confederate and then Union troops before the Emancipation Proclamation was read here in 1865, its otherwise known as the house that rhymes. Thats b
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Puako Petroglyph Preserve
With more than 3000 petroglyphs, this preserve is among the largest collections of ancient lava carvings in Hawaii. The simple pictures might not make sense to you, but viewed together, they are fascinating and worth a visit.The ¾-mile walk from Holoholokai Beach Park to the preser
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Zilker Botanical Garden
These lush gardens cover 31 acres on the south bank of the Colorado River, with displays including natural grottoes, a Japanese garden and a fragrant herb garden. Youll also find some interesting historical artifacts sprinkled about the site – kind of like an outdoor architectural
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Lake Union Park
Opened in 2010, this welcome green patch occupies ex-Navy land on the southern tip of Lake Union and has a wading pond (with model sailboats you can use), an attractive bridge and a boat launch. It hosts the Museum of History & Industry in the old naval armory building and the
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Ximenez
Dating to 1798, this fascinating museum complex includes the main house building, the areas only detached kitchen building and a reconstructed wash-house. All are set on immaculately manicured grounds, dating to St Augustines original town plan of 1572. Magnificently restored and c
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Ronald Reagan Minuteman Missile State Historic Site
North Dakota still has underground nuclear missiles waiting for launch orders, however many more have been deactivated because of treaty agreements with the Russians. This site includes an underground command center from where missiles were launched. Visits are by tour. A nearby mi
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National Sculpture Garden
The National Gallery of Art’s 6-acre garden is studded with whimsical sculptures such as Roy Lichtenstein’s House, a giant Claes Oldenburg typewriter eraser and Louise Bourgeois’ leggy Spider . They are scattered around a fountain – a great place to dip your feet in summer. From No
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