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Shiloh National Military Park
The Shiloh National Military Park is located just north of the Mississippi border near the town of Crump, TN. Sights include the Shiloh National Cemetery, and an overlook of the Cumberland River where Union reinforcement troops arrived by ship. The visitor center offers maps, shows
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Sanborn House Library
The Sanborn House Library features ornate woodwork, plush leather chairs and books lining the walls, floor to ceiling, on two levels. It is named for Professor Edwin Sanborn, who taught for almost 50 years in the Department of English. This is where students (and you!) can enjoy a
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Strategic Air & Space Museum
After WWII Omahas Offutt Air Force Base was home to the US Air Force Strategic Air Command, the nuclear force detailed in Dr Strangelove. This legacy is documented at this cavernous museum, which bulges with bombers, from the B-17 to the B-52. Dont expect exhibits looking at the wi
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Star of the Sea Church
This historic tiny Catholic church (built in 1929 and also known as Painted Church) is noted for its trompe loeil murals that create an illusion of depth and expansiveness. Its first priest was Father Damien, legendary for his work on Molokaʻi with people suffering from leprosy. Or
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Poetry Foundation
This odd, mod building is where Poetry magazine is published. The reading room makes a nice refuge from inclement weather. Pop in and grab a book or journal to read on the smattering of couches. Well-known poets do readings here. The website offers a free downloadable audio tour of
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Parker Ranch
Once the nations largest privately owned ranch, peaking at 250,000 acres. Recently, however, the ranch has had to sell off parcels, including 24,000 acres to the US military in 2006. Today its the fifth-largest cow-calf ranch in the USA, with at least 12,000 mother cows on 130,000
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Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center
Near the start of the scenic loop drive, stop here for natural-history exhibits and information on hiking trails, rock-climbing routes and 4WD routes. Red Rock Canyon Interpretive Association operates the nonprofit bookstore and organizes outdoor activities, including geology, bird
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John Muir National Historic Site
Today, you can visit the farm where famous 19th-century conservationist Muir lived with his family, and even see the writing desk where he penned such famous words, then take a hike in his footsteps up nearby Mt Wanda, named for one of his daughters. Check the website for special a
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Thomas Basin
If you thought Creek St was photogenic, cross Stedman St and be ready to burn some megapixels. Thomas Basin is home to Ketchikan’s fishing fleet and the city’s most picturesque harbor. When the boats come in, you can photograph them unloading their catch and then follow the crews t
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Volcano Garden Arts
Get inspired at charming artist-owner Ira Onos working studio in the fern forest. Youll also discover an art gallery representing dozens of island craftspeople and fine artists, rotating art installations, gardens, Café Ono and a cottage that serves as a creative crash pad. Check t
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Tucson Museum of Art & Historic Block
For a small city, Tucson boasts an impressive art museum. Theres a respectable collection of Western and contemporary art, and the permanent exhibition of pre-Columbian artifacts will awaken your inner Indiana Jones. The special exhibits are varied and interesting. A superb gift sh
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Tunica Falls
Tunica Falls , which is technically called Clark Creek Nature Area, is about half an hour away from St Francisville. The pleasant, hilly trails wind you past lovely waterfalls. Crude maps can be found at the visitor center and also at the general store in Pond, MS (at Hwys 24 and 9
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World Botanical Gardens
Under development since 1995, this garden remains a work in progress, and includes a shrubbery maze, waterfall, arboretum and a nice zipline adventure ($147). It is an admirable effort but plays second fiddle to the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden closer to Hilo. To get here from
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Marine Science Center
We were impressed by this centers rescue, rehab and release programs for sea-turtles and seabirds that nest on Daytonas beaches. Its a fun and environmentally conscious place where adults and kids can enjoy learning about our underwater friends. Exhibits include a 5000-gallon reef
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Lee Chapel & Museum
Founded in 1749, colonnaded Washington & Lee University is one of the top small colleges in America. The Lee Chapel & Museum inters Robert E Lee, while his horse Traveller is buried outside. One of the four Confederate banners surrounding Lees tomb is set in an original fla
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Hikinaʻakala Heiau
In the sacred Waimea River Valley, the Hikinaʻakala Heiau (Rising of the Sun Temple) sits south of the Wailua River mouth, which is today the north end of Lydgate Beach Park. In its heyday, the long, narrow temple (built around AD 1300) was aligned directly north to south, but only
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Isleboro
From Lincolnville, hop the ferry to this small resort island, one of the finest places to ride a bike in Maine. A popular 28-mile bike loop offers majestic vistas of Penobscot Bay. Picnic at Pendleton Point, where harbor seals and loons often lounge on the long, striated rocks.To g
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Nature & Raptor Center of Pueblo
Riverside trails, reptile displays, picnic and playground areas and a raptor center bring people beneath the cottonwoods on the Arkansas River. The raptor program began in 1981 to assist the Department of Wildlife in rehabilitating injured birds of prey. The turnoff for Nature Cent
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Kinzua Bridge Skywalk
The worlds tallest viaduct when it was built in 1882, this 301ft-high bridge was rebuilt in steel in 1900 – but then partially collapsed in 2003, when it was hit by a tornado. The remaining piece, jutting out into the air, is an observation deck, with an unnerving partial glass bot
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Koʻieʻie Fishpond
In ancient Hawaii, coastal fishponds were built to provide a ready source of fish for royal families. The most intact fishpond remaining on Maui is the 3-acre Koʻieʻie Fishpond, now on the National Register of Historic Places; it borders both Kalepolepo Beach Park and the Hawaiian
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