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Florida State Capitol
The stark and imposing 22-story Florida State Capitols top-floor observation deck affords wonderful 360-degree views of the city and its edge of rolling green hills that stretch to the horizon. In session the capitol is a hive of activity, with politicians, staffers and lobby group
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Fair Park
The art deco buildings of Fair Park, which were created for the 1936 Texas Centennial Exposition, today contain seven museums that focus on science, railroads, African American and womens history. While the grounds are safe, the surrounding area is best avoided; luckily, on-site pa
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C&O Canal Gatehouse
At the northeast corner of Constitution Gardens is an elegantly aged stone cottage, a remnant of the days when the Washington City Canal flowed through this area. The 1835 C&O Canal Gatehouse was the lock-keepers’ house for the lock that transferred boats from the City Canal on
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Clark House Museum Complex
Wolfeboros eclectic historical museum comprises three historic buildings: the 1778 Clark family farmhouse, an 1805 one-room schoolhouse and a replica of an old firehouse. The buildings contain relevant artifacts (such as fire engines!), furniture and the like. Admission was free wh
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CELL
Indulge your fears and spy on your neighbors with the methods you learn at this rather over-the-top interactive learning center featuring plenty of footage from September 11, plus detailed exhibits on the life and work of the worlds best terrorists. You may ask yourself: with cente
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Concho Avenue Historic District
At the heart of downtown, the Concho Avenue Historic District is a good place to stroll – be sure to pick up a historic walking tour brochure at the Visitor Center. The most interesting section, known as Historic Block One, is between Chadbourne and Oakes Sts. Dont miss the elegant
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Carlson Vineyards
When the hunt for the states fine wine leads to this pole building, your expectations might take quite a dip. But if Carlsons reds are nothing special, this family winery rewards the search with fine whites and interesting fruit-based wines, including one from Palisade peaches. Its
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Botanic Garden
The twin highlights in this peaceful park are the two large conservatories of Mediterranean and desert plants. Youll also find formal Japanese gardens, an elaborate model-train layout and a fantasy playground for kids. The Butterfly Pavilion is open from May until September, while
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Bedell Cellars
A family-owned and operated estate that prides itself in sustainable harvesting and production practices. With over 30 years of experience, this is one of the most established wineries in the region, and is often considered the benchmark for North Fork grape growing. Dont miss the
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Battery Kemble Park
Skinny Battery Kemble Park, about a mile long but less than a quarter-mile wide, separates the wealthy Foxhall and Palisades neighborhoods of far northwestern DC. Managed by the National Park Service, the park preserves the site of a little two-gun battery that helped defend wester
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Anastasia Photo
This small gallery specializes in documentary photography and photojournalism. Expect evocative, thought-provoking works covering subjects such as poverty in rural America, the ravages of war and disappearing cultures in Africa. Works are beautifully shot, and the staff member on h
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American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial
Oddly situated in a triangular plaza between drab federal buildings and busy roadways, this subtle memorial opened in late 2014. Its dedicated to the more than four million US soldiers who have returned home with life-changing disabilities. It features a still, star-shaped fountain
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Discovery Green
Your place to play right downtown. This 12-acre park has a lake, playground, fountains to splash in, outdoor art, restaurants and a performance space. The Green has become a hub for fun festivals and activities such as movies on the green, nighttime flea markets – even a Christmas-
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Oregon Trail Interpretive Park
This park gives a visceral feeling of what travel was like for Oregon Trail pioneers crossing the Blue Mountains. A half-mile, paved interpretive path winds through the forest to ruts left by pioneer wagons – still visible after 150 years. The center is 13 miles west of La Grande a
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St Paul Curling Club
Stop in and watch the action just across the Mississippi at the St Paul Curling Club. For those uninitiated in northern ways, curling is a winter sport that involves sliding a hubcab-sized puck down the ice toward a bulls-eye. While you might not understand it at first, its fun to
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Siege Museum
About 25 miles south of Richmond, the little town of Petersburg played a big role in the Civil War. It was a major railway junction, providing Confederate troops and supplies. Union troops laid a 10-month siege of Petersburg in 1864–65, the longest on American soil. The Siege Museu
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Saxon Aerospace Museum
This modest, volunteer-run museum recounts milestones in experimental flight testing in the surrounding desert, including the first breaking of the sound barrier, the first hypersonic flight and the first space-shuttle landing. It has one of Americas largest collections of rocket e
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San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum
Permanent and temporary exhibits at the Hall of Champs – principally local sports legends – cover themes as wide-ranging as Ted Williams, skateboarder Tony Hawk and the World Series of Poker. There’s also a media center, in which kids can call the commentary on a game. Look for it
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Riverbench Vineyard & Winery
Riverbench has been growing prized Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes since the early 1970s. The rural tasting room is inside a butter-yellow Arts-and-Crafts farmhouse with panoramic views across the Santa Maria Valley. Out back is a picnic ground and bocce ball court. You can also s
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Reflecting Pool
Henry Bacon, who designed the Lincoln Memorial, also conceived the iconic Reflecting Pool, modeling it after the canals at Versailles and Fontainebleau. The 0.3-mile-long pond holds 6.75 million gallons of water that circulate in from the nearby Tidal Basin. The site is all gussied
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