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National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
Located at the edge of the massive Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque’s southeast corner, and surrounded by an outdoor Heritage Park holding discarded missiles and fighter planes, this lively museum explores the history of nuclear energy in war and peace, from the Manhattan Pro
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Lemonnier Mansion
At the corner of Royal and St Peter Sts, take a look at LeMonnier Mansion , commonly known to be New Orleans’ first skyscraper. Begun in 1795, the structure grew to three stories tall by 1811 (a 4th floor was added in 1876). Until that time, building was generally limited to two fl
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Kroschels Wildlife Center
Twenty-eight miles north of Haines is Kroschels Wildlife Center, run by an ex-Hollywood animal trainer. There are 15 species of Alaska wildlife here, including bears, lynx and wolves, and the feeling is definitely less zoo and more wild. Tours are by appointment only; you wont be a
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Lewis & Clark National Historical Park
Five miles south of Astoria, this historical park holds Fort Clatsop, a reconstructed fort similar to the one the Corps of Discovery occupied during their miserable winter of 1805–06. Theres expedition history and artifacts at the visitor center, and costumed docents demonstrate co
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La Luz & Tularosa
The painters, writers and craftspeople who live in the tiny enclave of La Luz , 4 miles north of Alamogordo, share a passion for creating artwork and living off the land; a wild outpost, it’s well worth a browse. Another 10 miles north, the attractive village of Tularosa is dominat
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Kwock Hing Society
This colorful two-story building (1907) was originally built to provide services to immigrant Chinese workers. Now on the National Register of Historic Places, it’s one of two such halls surviving on Maui, and contains an interesting photo collection on Chinese immigrants. It’s gen
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Second Franklin Building
The Second Franklin Building , a 1912 factory, shows the history of printing on its tiled facade. The roof slopes to allow for a huge skylight over the top floor where books were hand bound; this building existed long before fluorescent lights or high-intensity lamps. The large win
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San Antonio Zoo
The San Antonio Zoo is known for its conservation programs, which have given it one of the largest endangered-animal collections in the country. Overall, 9000 animals (750 different species) call this 56-acre zoo home. Note: This isnt a good place to spend a hot summer afternoon; c
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Salmon Ruins
The ancient Pueblo preserved here was built in the early 1100s by the Chaco people. Abandoned, resettled by refugees from Mesa Verde and again abandoned before 1300, the site also includes the remains of a homestead, petroglyphs, a Navajo hogan and a wickiup (a rough brushwood shel
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Rosemount Museum
Pueblo’s premier historic attraction is this three-story, 37-room Victorian mansion, constructed in 1893 of pink rhyolite stone. It contains elaborate stained glass and elegant, original furnishings. The top floor features an Egyptian mummy and other assorted booty from philanthrop
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Quivira
Sunflowers, lavender and crowing roosters greet your arrival at this winery and biodynamic farm, with self-guided garden tours and a picnic grove beside the vines. Kids can giggle with pigs and chickens, while you sample Rhône varietals, unusual blends, and lip-smacking sauvignon b
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Pacific Pinball Museum
Put down that video game console, cast aside your latest phone app, and return to the bygone days of pinball play. Lose yourself in bells and flashing lights at Pacific Pinball Museum, a pinball parlor with almost 100 games dating from the 1930s to the present, and vintage jukeboxe
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Orcas Island Historical Museum
Housed in a series of six original homesteader cabins dating from the 1880s, this island museum relates the pioneer and local history of Orcas and the San Juan Islands. Besides the usual collection of household goods, tools, weapons and photographs, theres a history of the lime-kil
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NCAA Hall of Champions
The NCAA Hall of Champions reveals the countrys fascination with college sports. The NCAA renovated the museum recently, making it much more interactive, so you can now shoot free throws or climb onto a swimming platform à la Michael Phelps. Youll probably find most Hoosiers hoveri
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National Mining Hall of Fame
Although it sounds both cheesy and dreary, this is a surprisingly informative museum, with mineral displays, gold-mining dioramas, a mock-up coal mine, and an introduction to the local mining industry. Kids will find enough here to stay entertained for an hour or two. You can get a
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Stepping Stones Museum for Children
This museum is bursting with interactive, instructive fun, from the weather cycle to gravity to the principles of conservation. The Toddler Terrain is a hit with the under-three crowd. Across the parking lot from the museum is Devons Place , a playground designed with mentally and
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Tarara Vineyard
On a bluff overlooking the Potomac, this 475-acre estate provides guided tours showing the grape’s journey from vine to glass. The winery has a 6000-sq-ft cave/cellar, and visitors can pick fruit in the orchard or hike the 6 miles of trails through rolling countryside. Tarara also
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Matlacha
The tiny fishing village of Matlacha (pronounced mat-la-shay) straddles the drawbridge to Pine Island and provides a quirky window into local life. In addition to its unpretentious fresh-seafood markets and restaurants, a collection of old fishing huts have been transformed into gi
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Museum of Art & History at the Custom House
There is art at the end of the road, and you’ll find the best at this museum, which is worth a look-see if only for its gorgeous home – the grand Customs House, long abandoned until its impressive renovation in the ‘90s. The permanent display includes massive portraits and some of
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McLoughlin House
This 1845 house was built by John McLoughlin, who was called the father of Oregon for his hand in helping found Oregon City – the Wests first. At the time, most settlers lived in log cabins, and this two-story clapboard home (a National Historic Site) was considered a mansion. Free
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