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Arlington House
In one of the great spite moves of American history, thousands of Union war dead were buried in the 1100-acre grounds of Confederate General Robert E Lee’s home. After the war, the Lee family sued the federal government for reimbursement: the government paid them off, and Arlington
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American Sign Museum
This museum stocks an awesome cache of flashing, lightbulb-studded beacons in an old parachute factory. You’ll burn your retinas staring at vintage neon drive-in signs, hulking genies and the Frisch’s Big Boy, among other nostalgic novelties. Guides lead tours at 11am and 2pm that
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Waterfront Museum
The former Lehigh Valley Railroad Barge #79 (built 1914) was purchased for a dollar by its current owner, a juggler, who rescued it from its partially submerged state under the George Washington Bridge. Now it serves as a floating museum with exhibits and events. The museum is free
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Yellowstone Heritage & Research Center
The park’s abundant archives (over five million items and growing) moved from Mammoth to this research facility in 2004. Drop-in visitors can peruse the lobby displays on painter Thomas Moran and the groundbreaking Hayden Expedition of 1871. Alternatively, reserve one of the hour-l
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Magnolia Plantation
Up for a spooky stroll? Then follow the boardwalk through the trees and bog on the Swamp Garden tour - its a unique experience. The 500-acre plantation, which has been owned by the Drayton family since 1676, is a veritable theme park. Enjoy a tram tour, a petting zoo, and a guided
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Kit Carson Home & Museum
A short walk east of the Plaza, the little-changed former home of Kit Carson (1809–68) – perhaps the Southwests most famous mountain man, guide, trapper, soldier and scout – is now a monument to his memory. Only five of its 12 rooms, built in 1825 with 30in adobe walls, are open to
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Phippen Museum
The Phippen, located 7 miles north of Prescott en route to Jerome, is named after cowboy artist George Phippen. The museum hosts changing exhibits of celebrated Western artists, along with contemporary art depicting the American West. The exhibits are typically quite engaging. On M
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Coronado Municipal Beach
Just beyond the ‘Hotel Del,’ this beach is consistently ranked in America’s top 10. Four-and-a-half miles south of Coronado Village is the white-sand Silver Strand State Beach . Both have warm, calm water, perfect for swimming and good for families. Silver Strand, a long, narrow sa
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Western Washington University
Founded in 1893 as a teacher training institute, WWU was redesignated as a university in 1977. Environmental Studies is a popular specialty here. The WWU Visitors Information Center at the end of South College Dr can provide details of a self-guided tour of the campus two dozen out
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Randell Research Center
On Pine Island, the Randell Research Center is an excellent nature center and the best place in Florida to learn about one of the state’s original inhabitants, the Calusa Indians. Located on the site of a former Calusa Village, the sandy burial mounds and ritual shell mounds of the
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San Diego Convention Center
Wrapping southeast along the Embarcadero Marina Park – where there’s a public fishing pier and an open-air amphitheater with free summer concerts – you’ll see the ‘sails’ of this structure, designed by Canadian avant-garde architect Arthur Erickson and opened in 1989, stretching fo
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National Public Radio
Fans of Morning Edition and All Things Considered can see where the magic happens at National Public Radios eco-friendly headquarters. Hour-long tours peek into the newsroom and a high-tech production studio. The guides – usually former employees – entertain with insider stories. R
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The Flats
The Flats, an old industrial zone turned nightlife hub on the Cuyahoga River, has had a checkered life. After years of neglect, its on the upswing once again. The East Bank has a waterfront boardwalk, stylish restaurants, bars and outdoor concert pavilion. The West Bank is a bit gr
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Muir Rock
On excursions to Kings Canyon, John Muir would allegedly give talks on this large flat river boulder, a short walk from the Roads End parking lot and less than a mile past Zumwalt Meadow. A sandy river beach here is taken over by gleeful swimmers in midsummer. Don’t jump in when ra
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Museum of the American Railroad
One of the best collections of historic railroad locomotives and cars in the country was hosted for years at the state fairgrounds. But Frisco has offered a lot more space for whats literally a huge collection and beginning in 2013 the museum is moving north. The new location wi
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Panaʻewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens
Four miles south of town, Hilos sprawling 12-acre zoo is a nice freebie. Amid well-kept tropical gardens, see a global collection of monkeys, reptiles, sloths, parrots and more. The star is a white Bengal tiger named Namaste. Two play structures and a shaded picnic area make this a
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Ninigret State Conservation Area
Bordering Charlestown Pond, this 1,711-acre coastal lagoon is bounded by barrier beaches and fed by freshwater springs, that make for delightful freshwater swimming. A 2.5 mile beach (also known as East Beach) fronts the ocean and the park offers fishing (striped bass, flounder, bl
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Porter Creek
Inside a vintage-1920s garage, Porter Creek’s tasting bar is a former bowling-alley lane, plunked atop barrels. Porter is old-school Northern California, an early pioneer in biodynamic farming. High-acid, food-friendly pinot noir and chardonnay are specialties, but there’s silky zi
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Kenai Beach
Down below the bluffs is an oddity in Alaska: a sweeping, sandy beach, ideal for picnicking, Frisbee-chucking and other waterfront fun. There are stellar views of the volcanoes across the inlet, and from July 10 to 31 you can watch hundreds of frantic fishermen dip-net for sockeye
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Kehila Kedosha Janina Synagogue & Museum
This small synagogue is home to an obscure branch of Judaism, the Romaniotes, whose ancestors were slaves sent to Rome by ship but rerouted to Greece by a storm. This is their only synagogue in the Western Hemisphere, and includes a small museum bearing artifacts such as hand-paint
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