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Barbara Krakow Gallery
Established in 1964, this is one of Bostons most prominent galleries, with a catalogue of artists that reads like something from a major museum. The gallery represents the estates of Sol LeWitt and Fred Sandbeck, but shows many others. Though it’s very much a house of the modernist
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Alexandria Archaeology Museum
Housed at the Torpedo Factory is the Alexandria Archaeology Museum, the laboratory where archaeologists clean up and catalog the artifacts they have unearthed at local digs. First-hand observation of the work, excavation exhibits and hands-on discovery kits allow visitors to witnes
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Mt Evans
The pinnacle of many visitors’ trips to Colorado is a drive to the alpine summit of Mt Evans – less than an hour west of Denver’s skyscrapers. It was opened in 1930 and remains the highest paved road in North America. Be prepared for cool weather, even when Denver is baking hot. Th
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US Bank Tower
At 1018ft, the US Bank Tower is the tallest building between Chicago and Taiwan. For now. The new 73-storey Wilshire Grand Tower will take the title when it opens in 2017. Still, film buffs might remember this one was attacked by an alien spaceship in Independence Day . Of course,
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Smith Tower
A mere dwarf amid Seattles impressive modern stash of skyscrapers, the 42-story neoclassical Smith Tower was, for half a century after its construction in 1914, the tallest building west of Chicago. The beaux-arts-inspired lobby is onyx- and marble-paneled, while the brass-and-copp
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Surratt House site (Wok & Roll)
At this inauspicious address, now the restaurant Wok & Roll, Lincolns assassins met and plotted their scheme in 1865. The homes owner, Confederate sympathizer Mary Surratt, operated it as a boarding house. She eventually hanged at Fort McNair for her role in Lincolns murder – t
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Supreme Life Building
The 1930s Supreme Life Building was the spot where John H Johnson Jr, the publishing mogul who founded Ebony magazine, got the idea for his empire, which includes Jet and other important titles serving African Americans. Theres a little neighborhood visitors center that sells old a
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Roq La Rue
This gallery, recently relocated from Belltown, has secured its reputation by taking risks: the work on view here skates along the edge of urban pop-culture. Since opening in 1998, the gallery, which is owned and curated by Kirsten Anderson, has been a significant force in the pop
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Rose Tree Museum
In April the worlds largest rosebush – planted in 1886 – puts on an intoxicating show in the courtyard of this museum, a beautifully restored Victorian home still owned by the Macia family. The inside is brimming with family and town memorabilia, including a 1960 photograph showing
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San Juan Island National Historical Park (English Camp)
English Camp, 9 miles northwest of Friday Harbor, contains the remains of British military facilities dating from the 1860s. A path from the parking area leads down to a handful of restored buildings that lie in an attractive setting overlooking Garrison Bay. Hikes from here lead t
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San Diego Chinese Historical Museum
The historic heart of San Diego’s Chinese community is 3rd Ave. Immigrants were once taught English and religion in the Chinese Mission Building, built in the 1920s. Displays include Chinese-American artifacts and local art objects, and the small, white stucco structure boasts deco
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Robert Moses State Park
Robert Moses State Park, the only part of the island that’s accessible by car, lies at the westernmost end and features wide, soft-sand beaches with mellower crowds than those at Jones Beach. It’s also home to the Fire Island Lighthouse, which houses a history museum. Walk way east
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Hiʻiakas Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden
Learn about medicinal plants at this lovingly tended acre of native, Polynesian-introduced and international herbs. The founding gardener and herbalist sells noni (Indian mulberry) and kava concoctions, plus offers workshops and internships. Short on time? Take a two-hour class (10
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Hanalei Beach Park
With its sweeping views, this makes a great place for a picnic, sunset or lazy day at the beach. Ideally located, its downside is the parking, which can be a challenge. Park along Weke Rd if you have to, as the public lot gets crowded. Facilities include restrooms and outdoor showe
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Cameron Park & Zoo
Hills, limestone cliffs and 20 miles of trails make this park a great place for hiking and mountain biking. At the eastern end of the park, the Cameron Park Zoo features 52 acres of natural habitat. A Texas section with about 30 native species balances an impressive range of Afri
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Brooklyn Heights Promenade
All of the east–west lanes of Brooklyn Heights (such as Clark and Pineapple Sts) lead to the neighborhood’s number-one attraction: a narrow park with breathtaking views of Lower Manhattan and New York Harbor. Though it hangs over the busy Brooklyn–Queens Expressway (BQE), this litt
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Brewster Historical Society Museum
Stop here to see just how fine a small-town historical museum can be. Displays include an old barbershop, treasures brought back by sea captains, colonial tools and other bits of Brewsters centuries-old history. Behind the museum, a pleasant half-mile trail leads through a wooded c
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Boothbay Railway Village
Ride the narrow-gauge steam train through this endearing village, a historic replica of an old-fashioned New England town. The 28 buildings house more than 60 antique steam- and gas-powered vehicles, as well as exhibits on turn-of-the-century Maine culture. Frequent special events
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Bethesda Terrace
The arched walkways of Bethesda Terrace, crowned by the magnificent Bethesda Fountain have long been a gathering area for New Yorkers of all flavors. To the south is the Mall (featured in countless movies), a promenade shrouded in mature North American elms. The southern stretch, k
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Atkins Farms Country Market
This farm produce center and local institution, about 3 miles south of Amherst, offers maple sugar products in spring, garden produce in summer and apple picking in the fall. Call about other activities, such as a scarecrow-making workshop in October, that take place throughout the
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