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Texas Prison Museum
As depressing as it is fascinating, the Texas Prison Museum doesn’t sugarcoat its exhibits, such as ‘Old Sparky,’ the electric chair once used in dispatching the condemned. Don’t miss the exhibit on the prison rodeo: watching convicted murderers ride wild bucking broncos may seem l
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Old Faithful Geyser
Calistoga’s mini-version of Yellowstone’s Old Faithful shoots boiling water 60ft to 100ft into the air, every 30 minutes. The vibe is pure roadside Americana, with folksy hand-painted interpretive exhibits, picnicking and a little petting zoo, where you can come nose-to-nose with l
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SOMArts
All roads in San Franciscos art underground lead to this nonprofit creative community hub under a highway overpass. Recent shows have featured eviction letters turned into art, psychedelic rock opera played on flutes, and mobile home construction with found materials. Check website
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Kaʻena Point State Park
From Army Beach you can drive further down the road, passing still more white-sand beaches with aqua-blue waters. The bit of sand off the pull-out just beyond the first Kaʻena State Park sign has a small rock-free swimming area accessible in calm surf. The large parking area is not
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Great Allegheny Passage
Another great walking/cycling track is along this rail trail, which travels through valleys, along rivers and by small towns en route 135 miles northwest to Duquesne, PA. Still under construction, the GAP will eventually go all the way to Pittsburgh. The trail starts near Baltimore
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Garrapata State Park
Over 4 miles south of Point Lobos on Hwy 1, pull over to hike coastal headlands, where you might spot whales cruising by offshore during winter, or into canyons of wildflowers and redwood trees. Garrapata is Spanish for tick, of which there are many in the canyon and woods, so wear
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Cyrus McCormick Mansion
The Cyrus McCormick Mansion is one of the neighborhood’s standouts. The 1893 neoclassical home was designed by New York architect Stanford White. McCormick and his family had the whole place to themselves, but it’s now divided up into condos. It’s still the high-rent district – a t
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Fort Worth Zoo
A highly regarded American zoo (and the second most popular attraction in the state), its home to about 5000 inhabitants representing 650 species, including many endangered species. Check out the Komodo dragons and the Great Barrier Reef exhibit. From March to September the zoo is
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Florida Capitol Buildings
Old and new, side by side. The current Florida State Capitol is, in a word, ugly, but its observation deck is worth seeing. Next door, the Historic Capitol is the more charming 1902 predecessor. Inside, the Florida Legislative Research Center and Museum has intriguing government an
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Elizabeth Park Rose Gardens
Known for its collection of 15,000 rose bushes, the 102-acre Elizabeth Park was donated to the city by a wealthy industrialist, who asked that it be named for his wife. Planted with more than 900 varieties the gardens are covered in blooms in June and July, but they flower, if less
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History House
The History House contains rotating exhibits focused on the history of the citys neighborhoods. It’s a good place to see photos of early Seattle. The building’s colorful metal fence is another piece of public art, built by blacksmith and welder Christopher Pauley. The fence feature
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Chicago Fire Department Academy
Rarely has a building been placed in a more appropriate place: the fire department’s school stands on the very spot where the 1871 fire began – between Clinton and Jefferson Sts. Although there’s no word on whether junk mail still shows up for Mrs O’Leary, the academy trains firefi
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Butterfly Pavilion
With four indoor exhibit halls and acres of outdoor gardens fluttering with over 1200 butterflies from all the jungles and rainforests of the world – not to mention furry tarantulas, armored scorpions and fuzzy millipedes – this spot is a whirl of color, excitement and joy for the
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Boyden Cavern
While the rooms are smaller and the interiors less eye-popping than Crystal Cave in Sequoia National Park, touring the beautiful and fantastical formations here requires no advance tickets. Just show up for the basic 45-minute tour, which departs hourly from 10am to 5pm during peak
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Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest
To visit some of the earths oldest living things, budget a half-day for the thrilling drive up to the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest. These gnarled, otherworldly looking trees are found above 10,000ft on the slopes of the parched White Mountains, where youd think nothing could gro
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Agriculture & Forestry Museum
Also worth a stop, though completely different in its feel and scope, is the Agriculture & Forestry Museum . This rustic attraction is actually spread among several buildings designed to resemble a small Mississippi town, complete with a blacksmiths shop and general store. In t
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Waiʻoli (Pine Trees) Beach Park
Offering respite from the sun, this park is equipped with restrooms, outdoor showers and picnic tables. Winter months are when the North Shore is at its highest surf-wise and locals dominate the surf spot here known as Pine Trees . The shore break is harder here than any other spot
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Villanueva State Park
This pretty state park, about 35 miles south of Las Vegas via I-25 and Hwy 3, lies in a red rock canyon on the Rio Pecos valley. A small visitor center and self-guided trails explain the areas history: this was once a main travel route for Native Americans and, in the 1500s, for th
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Sacramento River Discovery Center
This kid-friendly center has exhibits on the river and the Diversion Dam just outside its doors, which has been permanently opened to allow endangered chinook and green and white sturgeon to migrate. Though the fish arent visible, 120 species of birds are. Bird walks along the 4.2
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Sans Souci Beach Park
At the Diamond Head edge of Waikiki, Sans Souci is a prime sandy stretch of oceanfront that’s far from the frenzied tourist scene. It’s commonly called Kaimana Beach, as it’s next door to the New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel. Local residents often come here for their daily swims. A sh
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