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Staples Center
South Park got its first jolt in 1999 with the opening of this saucer-shaped sports and entertainment arena. It’s home court for the Los Angeles Lakers, Clippers and Sparks basketball teams, and home ice for the LA Kings. When major headliners – like, say, Beyonce – are in town, th
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The Atlanta
Rail baron Jay Gould once offered to bring the railroad to Jefferson, but the town (inauspiciously) turned him down, deciding to bet its future on river traffic. Goulds ultraluxe private 1888 railroad car, the Atlanta , now sits near the center of town. Contact the Excelsior House
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Lincoln County Jail Museum
The first prison in the district of Maine opened in 1811 and, surprisingly, remained in operation until 1953. The hilltop structure of granite, brick and wood holds 12 tiny cells, complete with graffiti and other mementos from its earliest days. These days, the jail is a museum, wi
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Grand Gulch Primitive Area
Popular with backcountry hikers, this BLM-administered area also contains hundreds of Ancestral Puebloan sites, many of which have been vandalized by pot hunters. (It bears repeating that all prehistoric sites are protected by law, and authorities are cracking down on offenders.) S
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Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem
Fans of Despicable Me wont want to miss the chance to become one of Grus minions in this 3-D simulated ride, one of Universals best 3-D experiences. Theres lots of silliness, in the best of Minion traditions, and theres nothing particularly scary. Note that even ExpressPass+ lines
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Crane Estate
Above Crane Beach, on Castle Hill sits the 1920s estate of Chicago plumbing-fixture magnate Richard T Crane. The 59-room Stuart-style Great House is the site of summer concerts and special events. Its open for tours in summer, but only a few days a week. The lovely landscaped groun
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Dock Square
Dock Sq is the hub of Rockport. Visible from here, the red fishing shack decorated with colorful buoys is known as Motif No 1 , since it has been captured by so many artists for so many years. (Actually, it should be called Motif No 1-B, as the original shack vanished during a grea
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Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard
Besides its on-screen appearance as Frass Canyon in the movie Sideways, the winery’s other claim to fame is its late founder Fess Parker, best known for playing Davy Crockett on TV. Even though Fess has now passed on, his winery still gives away coonskin-cap-etched souvenir glasses
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Fannin Battleground State Historic Site
On March 20, 1836, Col James W Fannin fought Spanish forces here at the Battle of Coleto Creek. The men were overwhelmed and surrendered. One week later most were executed at the Presidio La Bahia in nearby Goliad. The site, 9 miles east of Goliad, is quiet today. Look for the gin
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Corona Heights Park
Scramble up the rocky 520ft Corona Heights summit (aka Museum Hill or Red Rocks) for jaw-dropping, eastward 180-degree views. Come evening, the city unfurls below in a carpet of light. Take tiny Beaver St uphill to the steps through the bushes, then cut right of the tennis courts,
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COSI Columbus
COSI Columbus has been a popular science and industry museum for forty years. Exhibits range across subjects as space, the ocean and gadgets and provide plenty of scope for people of all types to find something to like. Children are well catered for by the numerous opportunities to
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Cape Cod Potato Chip Factory
These much-admired chips are of the potato, not the computer, variety, so although they won’t work in your Dell, they’ll taste good in your gateway. The factory has a walk-through tour during which you can watch the little buggers march across the production and packaging lines. Th
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California Theater
At downtown’s north end stands what was once the town’s pride. In a community effort, this once-glamorous venue is being restored to its original glory. First opened in 1926, the theater hosted stars such as Clark Gable, Carole Lombard and the Marx Brothers. Today the lineup includ
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California African American Museum
This museum does an excellent job of showcasing African-American artists, such as the great John T Scott, whose woodblock prints are full of expression and shadow. There’s an old bill of sale from the slavery days, photos of Tom Bradley and Ella Fitzgerald, and youll learn that bla
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Buick Building
The Buick Building has been known to exhibit some outstanding installation shows, but it’s known as the gateway of the Design District because of its striking mural facade. Done on canvas in bright yellow and black, the images of Roman mythological figures were painted in 2000 by t
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Buckskin Mountain State Park
Tucked along a mountain-flanked bend in the Colorado River about 11 miles north of Parker, this park has great family-friendly infrastructure with a playground, swimming beach, basketball court, cafe and grocery store (summer only). Wi-fi is available at the group ramada at no char
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Bridge of Flowers
Shelburne Falls lays on the hype a bit thick, yet one cant deny that its bridge of flowers makes for a photogenic civic centerpiece. Volunteers have been maintaining it since 1929. Over 500 varieties of flowers, shrubs and vines flaunt their colors on the 400ft-long span from early
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Brewster Store
The Brewster Store, in the heart of town, is a sight in itself. The old-fashioned country store opened in 1866, and its barely changed since. Penny candy is still sold alongside the local newspaper. Dont miss the half-hidden stairs that lead to the 2nd floor, where youll discover a
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Boyden Valley Winery
This winery and maple syrup producer is set on a gorgeous farm at the foot of the Green Mountains, 19 miles north of Stowe along VT 108. Take a free winery tour (twice daily) and sample award-winning varietals – including an exquisite ice wine. Annual events include the mid-Septem
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Belltown
Where industry once fumed, glassy condos now rise in the thin walkable strip of Belltown. The neighborhood gained a reputation for trend-setting nightlife in the 1990s and two of its bar-clubs, the Crocodile and Shortys, can still claim legendary status. Then there are the restaura
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