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Dog Mountain
Its a steep 3.8 miles up the popular Dog Mountain Trail , but this is the best place in the gorge for late-spring wildflowers. Once on top of Dog Mountain, the views of the Columbia River and nearby Cascade volcanoes are spectacular. Allow approximately five hours round-trip and ta
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DH Lawrence Ranch & Memorial
In 1924, Mabel Dodge Luhan gave DH Lawrence’s wife Frieda this 160-acre ranch , now administered by the University of New Mexico, where the Lawrence-obsessed can pay their respects to the famed author of such classics as Lady Chatterley’s Lover . While you are free to wander the gr
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Dartmouth Row
The green is the focal point of Dartmouth College campus, both physically and historically. Along the east side of the green, picturesque Dartmouth Row consists of four harmonious Georgian buildings: Wentworth , Dartmouth , Thornton and Reed . Dartmouth Hall was the original colleg
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Courthouse Sq
Here youll find a small monument to ‘Shorty, age 45, 1951,’ one of the towns revered beasts of burden that carried supplies to the mines and returned down the slopes loaded with ore.
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Oregon Zoo
In summer, ride the zoo train from the rose gardens to this excellent and beautiful zoo. Theres a primate house, a penguinarium and a large African animals area, among many other impressive exhibits. Enclosures are spacious and semi-natural, and big-name concerts take place on the
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Mt Shasta City Park & Sacramento River Headwaters
Off Mt Shasta Blvd, about a mile north of downtown, the headwaters of the Sacramento River gurgle up from the ground in a large, cool spring. It’s about as pure as water can get – so bring a bottle and have a drink. The park also has walking trails, picnic spots, sports fields and
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Montrose County Historical Museum
Installed in the old Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Depot, this interesting museum has a vast collection of pioneer-era furniture and memorabilia. There are tools and farm equipment, and the childrens area has lots of dolls and toys. Its an interesting place to spend a hour or tw
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Museum of the Southwest
Housed in the 1937 Turner Mansion, itself a work of art, this museum has an art gallery (admission free), planetarium (shows adult/child $6/4) and a childrens museum (admission $3). Larger-than-life sculptures from the permanent collection dot the tree-shaded grounds, which were bu
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Museum of Contemporary Native Arts
Primarily showing work by the students and faculty of the esteemed Institute of American Indian Arts, this museum also has the finest contemporary offerings of Native American artists from tribes across the US. Its an excellent place to see cutting-edge art and understand its role
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Market Square
The heart of Portsmouth is this picturesque square, set neatly beneath the soaring white spire of the North Church. Within a few steps of the square are open-air cafes, colorful storefronts and tiny galleries where banjo-playing buskers entertain the tourists and locals that drift
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Maitland Art Center
Founded as an art colony in 1937 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this lovely little spot provides classes and studio space to area artists, galleries where they can display their work, and peaceful gardens. While here, check out the small history museum and
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Lowndes County Interpretive Center
Selmas story is told at two interpretive sites run by the National Park Service: the Selma Interpretive Center and the Lowndes County Interpretive Center halfway between Selma and Montgomery. Both centers contain small, solid exhibitons that delve into the history of Jim Crow and t
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Boston Harbor Islands
Designated a National Recreation Area, the Boston Harbor Islands consist of 34 islands with sandy beaches and hiking trails. Since the massive cleanup of Boston Harbor in the 1990s, these once-polluted islands, just a 45-minute boat ride from downtown Boston, have been transformed
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White Sands
Slide, roll and slither through brilliant, towering sand hills. Sixteen miles southwest of Alamogordo (15 miles southwest of Hwy 82/70), gypsum covers 275 sq miles to create a dazzling white landscape at this crisp, stark monument . These captivating windswept dunes are a highlight
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Smiths Tropical Paradise
Other gardens might have fancier landscaping, but you can’t beat Smith’s for value. Take a leisurely stroll along a mile-long loop trail past a serene pond, grassy lawns and island-themed gardens. The setting can seem Disney-esque, with an Easter Island moai statue replica, but it’
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Robert Mondavi
Tour buses flock to this corporate-owned winery, but if you know nothing about wine and can cope with crowds, the worthwhile tours provide excellent insight into winemaking. Otherwise, skip it unless youre considering one of its glorious outdoor summer concerts ; call for schedules
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Val Verde Winery
This family-owned winery was established in 1883, making it the states oldest continually operating vintner. The winery rode out Prohibition by making sacramental wine for church communion use.Val Verde is best known for its tawny port; discovering the vines growing so close to dow
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Westwood Village Memorial Park
This little cemetery packs more old-Hollywood star power per square foot than any other in town. Best of all, the staff are happy to have you here and will even help you locate your favorite six-foot-under resident. Lipstick prints usually decorate Marilyn Monroe’s crypt next to on
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World Kite Museum & Hall of Fame
If you think a museum devoted to the history and artistry of kites might be a bore, think again. Kites have been used for scientific research, aerial photography, mail delivery and reconnaissance – as well as for amusement – for centuries. The whole storys here, along with the larg
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University of Vermont Fleming Museum
A mile east of City Hall Park, on the verdant campus of UVM (New Englands fifth-oldest university, chartered in 1791), this museum has an international collection of over 20,000 objects, from African masks to samurai armor. The American collection includes works by Alfred Stieglitz
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