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This historic home, built in 1793, is where Mary Pickersgill sewed the gigantic flag that inspired Americas national anthem. Costumed interpreters and 19th-century artifacts transport visitors back in time to dark days during the War of 1812; theres also a hands-on discovery galler
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South Street Seaport Museum
Located in the historic maritime district of South Seaport, this museum consists of an an 18th-century printing press and shop , as well as a handful of mighty sailing ships on Pier 16. Among these is the Pioneer , a 19th-century vessel offering two-hour harbor cruises in the warme
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Mission Espada
Last but not least on the Mission Trail, Mission Espada is the oldest mission in the east Texas chain, and the best place to check out the historic acequia (aqueduct) – the missions’ irrigation system that’s still in use today and has been designated as a Historic Civil Engineering
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Museum of African Culture
New Englands only African culture museum houses over 1500 pieces of art and craftwork from the continents sub-Saharan region, with a particularly impressive collection of ceremonial masks. Traditional pottery, ivory flutes and nicely executed changing exhibitions add to the portfol
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Moran Point
Excellent view down both directions of the Colorado River and of the colorful walls of Red Canyon. Named in honor of landscape painter Thomas Moran, who worked closely with the railroads to construct Grand Canyon in the publics imagination and develop the parks budding tourist indu
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Matanuska Valley Agricultural Showcase
A garden featuring flowers and the area’s famous oversized vegetables. But you have to be passing through in August if you want to see a cabbage bigger than a basketball. Every Friday during summer is Friday Fling , an open-air market with local produce, art, crafts, food and live
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No Name Key
Perhaps the best-named island in the Keys, No Name gets few visitors, as it’s basically a residential island. It’s one of the most reliable spots for Key deer watching. From Overseas Hwy, go on to Watson Blvd, turn right, then left onto Wilder Blvd. Cross Bogie Bridge and you’ll be
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Point Arena Lighthouse
Two miles north of town, this 1908 lighthouse (the tallest on the US West Coast) stands 10 stories high and is the only lighthouse in California you can ascend. Check in at the museum, then climb the 145 steps to the top and see the Fresnel lens and the jaw-dropping view. You an st
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Manele Harbor
During the early 20th century, cattle were herded down to Manele Bay for shipment to Honolulu. These days the herds start in Maui, traveling on day trips to Lanaʻi on the ferry. Theres a few picnic tables under a shelter and bathrooms. If you see a huge sailing yacht, it may be Lar
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Edgar Cayce Association for Research & Enlightenment
Founded by the self-proclaimed psychic of the early 20th century, the center has an extensive library and bookstore (with shelving categories like Life after Life and Intuitive Arts), a full schedule of drop-in lectures, and therapies such as massages, acupuncture, meditation and c
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Historic Deepwood Estate
Not far from the Bush House, this 1894 Queen Anne mansion is topped by turrets and bejeweled with decorative moldings and beautiful stained-glass windows. Theres free access to the grounds, which contain a nature trail and a formal English tea garden. The mansion is only open for g
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Fort Sill Museum
Fort Sill Museum includes barracks furnished as it was in the 1870s and the guardhouse where Geronimo was detained after he had celebrated a little too much in nearby Lawton. Many old weapons are displayed nearby. Ask for a map to Geronimos grave , which is located a couple of mile
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First Encounter Beach
First Encounter Beach, where Samoset Rd meets Cape Cod Bay, is a fine place to watch the sunset. With its vast tidal flats and kid-friendly, calm, shallow waters, it offers a night-and-day contrast to the National Seashore beaches on Easthams wild Atlantic side. Parking costs $15 i
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Cape Sebastian State Park
The coast around Gold Beach is spectacular. Take a break at Cape Sebastian State Park, a rocky headland 7 miles south, for a panorama stretching from California to Cape Blanco. Flex your legs on a 1.5-mile walking trail to the cape; from December to April, keep your eyes peeled for
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Buell Children’s Museum
This is the place to climb into classic cars, jam to old rock-and-roll, build bridges, swim with jellyfish, create magical fairy lands and discover the power of numbers while exploring exhibits that help kids learn with a smile on their faces. It should appeal to kids up to the age
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Air Force Memorial
Overlooking the Pentagon and adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery, three graceful metal arcs soar 270ft into the air. This shimmering memorial – meant to evoke the contrails of jets – pays tribute to the millions of men and women who served in the air force and its predecessor o
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Waikoko Beach
Protected by a reef on the western bend of Hanalei Bay, this sandy-bottomed beach with no facilities offers shallower and calmer waters than the middle of the bay. Local surfers call this break Waikokos (literally, ‘blood water’); look for them in the water and you’ll see where the
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Timken Museum of Art
Don’t skip the Timken, home of the Putnam collection, a small but impressive group of paintings, including works by Rembrandt, Rubens, El Greco, Cézanne and Pissarro, plus a wonderful selection of Russian icons. Built in 1965, the building stands out for not being in imitation Span
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Stephen Foster State Folk Cultural Center
With lush green hills and monolithic live oak trees, the park has a museum of Florida history that youd swear is a 19th-century plantation. The three-day Florida Folk Festival, a celebration of traditional Floridian music, crafts, food and culture, takes place here every Memorial D
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Ruddle Cottage
Behind a shaded garden, cluttered with eclectic sculptures, Jayne Bruck-Fryer’s colorful gallery feels a bit like something from a fairy tale. Fryer makes each and every ingenious creation – from sculptures to jewelry – from recycled materials. The pretty fish hanging in the window
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