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Cross of the Martyrs
More a quick climb than a religious shrine, the Cross of the Martyrs was erected to commemorate the 21 Franciscan friars who lost their lives in the Pueblo Revolt of 1680. Historic plaques explain 400 years of Santa Fe history, and the view from the top really makes you appreciate
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Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center
Welcome to another good municipal museum, which places its main focus on – surprise, surprise – apples. Exhibits include a recreation of a 1920s apple-packing shed and a farm shop from the 1890s. Look out for memorabilia on local hero Clyde Pangborn, the first man to fly nonstop ac
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Treasure Island Casino
TIs extra-large, always busy casino is less wholesome than it once was: one-armed Playboy bandits await where playful pirates, plastic doubloons and chests full o booty once reigned. Slot machines and gaming tables are tightly grouped, but no one seems to mind – the place is relent
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Tread of Pioneers Museum
A favorite among the area’s community history museums, these restored Victorian homes host an even-handed display about the history of the Native Americans in the area and a fascinating collection on the evolution of skiing. Visitors can also take guided tours and there are regular
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La Verkin Overlook
West of Virgin on Hwy 9, before La Verkin, a 1.5-mile gravel-and-dirt road leads south to La Verkin Overlook. Stop for a fantastic 360-degree view of the surrounding 40 sq miles, from Zion to the Pine Valley Mountains. Trails lead along the ridge above the Virgin River. This is a g
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The Loop
This sharp hairpin bend acts as a popular trailhead for hikers descending from the Granite Park Chalet and the Highline Trail. Consequently, it’s normally chock-a-block with cars. The slopes nearby were badly scarred by the 2003 Trapper Fire, but nature and small shrubs are beginni
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Sunflower Farm
Set in the nearby city of Longmont, this 50-acre working farm with century-old barns welcomes families to Farmfest (its child-friendly program). Help feed baby animals, collect eggs, ride ponies and climb the giant treehouse. Opening hours and activities vary greatly by month; see
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Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
A sod-covered log cabin with a huge viewing deck overlooking the Scotty and Desper Creek drainage areas. The Mentasta and Nutsotin Mountains loom in the distance. The cabin is packed with interpretive displays on wildlife, mountains and Athabascan craftwork; beading demonstrations
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Texas Energy Museum
Downstairs, animated movies and interactive exhibits explain the science of hydrocarbons, petrochemicals and oil extraction in a fairly entertaining fashion; upstairs exhibits cover the Spindletop discovery and the growth of the states oil industry – these are well done, with movie
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Italian Market
A vibrant part of South Philadelphia, this long commercial strip is lined with produce stalls, while the stores are butchers, fishmongers and delis. The northern end is still predominantly Italian; south of Washington St skews Mexican, so you can pick up tortillas and tortellini in
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Longboat Key
Once a quiet fishing village, the 12 long miles of Longboat Key are now lined with upscale resorts and condos. A few teeny-tiny public parking lots dont offer much access for day-trippers. Beer Can Island (aka Greer Island), at the northern tip of Longboat, is one of the areas pret
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McCarthy
This old railroad depot is worth a quick visit to view the historical photographs, mining artifacts and model of McCarthy in its heyday. The road splits at the museum, with one lane bending back 500ft to downtown (such as it is) McCarthy, and the other continuing toward Kennecott,
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Manti–La Sal National Forest
Hundreds of trail miles crisscross the 1.4-million-acre park. In alpine terrain, the spruce- and fir-covered slopes offer respite from the heat (expect about a 10°F, or 6°C, drop in temperature for every 1000ft you ascend), and spring wildflowers and fall color are a novelty in the
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Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
This Historic Park stands on the site of James Marshalls riot-inducing discovery, with a replica of Sutters Mill, restored buildings and gold-panning opportunities for kids. Theres a hilltop monument to Marshall himself, who, in one of the many ironic twists of the Gold Rush, died
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National Museum of American Jewish Military History
The museum is a small but fascinating peek into the wartime exploits of American Jews. Displays on Jewish Medal of Honor recipients and the history of death-camp liberation – among others – are brought to life with touch screens, large-scale videos, listening stations and other mul
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Sheldon Museum
The Sheldon Museum houses a collection of indigenous artifacts upstairs, including a particularly interesting display on rare Chilkat blankets. Downstairs is devoted to Haines’ pioneer and gold-rush days and even includes the sawed-off shotgun that Jack Dalton used to convince trav
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Orange Show Monument
The late Jeff McKissack spent decades molding his house into a junk-art tribute to his favorite fruit. Today the giant welded-steel oranges and plastic flower art take up a mazelike 300 square ft you can tour. A series of posters illustrates his vision. Next door, a new art park is
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Grace King House
Behind a handsome wrought-iron fence, this papaya-hued house was named for the Louisiana historian and author who lived here from 1905 to 1932. It was built in 1847 by banker Frederick Rodewald and features Greek Ionic columns on the lower floor as well as Corinthian columns above.
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Galveston Island State Park
Some 10 miles southwest of downtown, swimmers will find a hard-packed white-sand beach far from the vacation rentals and tourists of town. This state park also has nature trails through the coastal dunes, salt marshes, bayous and mudflats. Facilities are few and shade is rare but i
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Dinosaur Ridge
Unless you are an extremely dedicated dinosaur nut, the drive out to Dinosaur National Monument is a long haul. The footprints and sandstone-encased fossils here are extremely impressive, and worth the detour, and the tours are awesome for the kids. Its about 2 miles north of Morri
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