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Levine Museum of the New South
Interested in the Souths complicated post-Civil War history? Then set aside an hour or two for the comprehensive From Cotton Fields to Skyscrapers exhibit at this slick museum, which spotlights the cotton industry, Jim Crow laws, sit-ins, womens advancement and recent immigration t
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State Botanical Garden of Georgia
Truly gorgeous, with winding outdoor paths and a socio-historical edge, Athens gardens rival those in Atlanta. Signs provide smart context for its amazing collection of plants, which runs the gamut from rare and threatened species to nearly five miles of top-notch woodland walking
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South Carolina Aquarium
Ticket prices are steep, so this riverside aquarium is best for a rainy day. Exhibits showcase the states diverse aquatic life, and you can touch sharks and rays in the new Shark Shallows. The highlight is the 42ft Great Ocean Tank, which teems with sharks and alien-looking puffer
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South Venice Beach
South of Washington Boulevard, the throng dissipates, and the golden sands unfurl in a more pristine manner. Waves roll in consistently and are ideal for bodysurfing. Volleyball games erupt at a moment’s notice. Parking is an issue, which makes it a mostly local scene. Bike and cra
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Texas Maritime Museum
Everything from fishing boats to offshore oil rigs to the story of the short-lived Texas Navy is covered at this large museum on the harbor. Displays emphasize the human aspects of the Texas seacoast. Several old boats that were used to rescue people caught in storms are displayed
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Louisburg Square
There is no more prestigious address than this lane, a cluster of stately brick row houses facing a private park.After she gained literary success, Louisa May Alcotts home was at No 10; at the northern corner of the square is the home of Senator John Kerry and his wife Teresa Heinz
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McPherson Square
The square is named for Civil War general James B McPherson who once commanded the Army of Tennessee, and a statue of him on his horse has dotted the center since 1876. Given its location near the White House, the square often hosts political protesters. Homeless people also cluste
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Marthas Vineyard Museum
This intriguing museum, part of the Marthas Vineyard Historical Society, has a fascinating collection of whaling paraphernalia and scrimshaw. Dont miss the lighthouse display, which includes the huge Fresnel lens that sat in the Gay Head Lighthouse until electrical power arrived in
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Old Mission Santa Ínes
Off Hwy 246 just east of downtowns Alisal Rd, this historic Catholic mission set the stage for a Chumash revolt against Spanish-colonial cruelty in 1824. Ask for a free (albeit historically biased) audioguide tour of the gardens, small museum and restored church, still an active pa
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Museum of Archaeology
The Museum of Archaeology has an ‘archaeological site’ outdoors (kids dig this) and local Indian artifacts inside. It also runs the adjacent Turquoise Trail Campground (tents/RV sites $15/25, cabins $30-50), which has hot showers and cool shade. There’s national forest access for g
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Narrowest House
Across the street from Copps Hill Burying Ground, this is Boston’s narrowest house, measuring a whopping 9½ft wide. Sometimes called a ‘spite house,’ the four-story, c 1800 edifice was reportedly built to block light from the neighbor’s house and to obliterate the view of the house
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EHCC Hawaiʻi Museum of Contemporary Art
The best venue for local art is this downtown center, which displays the work of both professionals and amateurs. Exhibits change monthly, while workshops and classes (eg painting, drawing, ukulele and hula) are ongoing. Check the website for special evening concerts featuring top
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Flintstones Bedrock City
Little kids who watch Flintstones and fans of kitschy camp will get a kick out of this very bizarre and well-worn 1972 roadside attraction. Walk through the handful of Bedrock-style buildings, including the hair salon and dentist, and take photos next to cardboard cut-outs of Fred
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Hoffstadt Bluffs Visitors Center
At mile 27 on Hwy 504, this impressive post-and-beam structure has a good restaurant – the Fire Mountain Grill – and panoramic views of the Toutle River Valley. Exhibits focus on St Helens ecology pre-blast. This is where you can organize helicopter tours (per person $179) over the
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Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
The Charles Pinckney National Historic Site sits on the remaining 28 acres of Snee Farm, once the expansive plantation of statesman Charles Pinckney. There are archaeological and historical exhibits in the 1820s cottage turned museum, and several walking trails meandering through t
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Clouet Gardens
This formerly empty lot has been transformed by its Bywater neighbors into a wonderful little park filled with public art projects, murals and generally appealing weirdness. Performances, concerts and neighborhood get-togethers are frequently held here, and its a favorite with loca
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C.A.V.E.
One of our favorite galleries on Abbot Kinney, they specialize in single artist exhibitions. When we passed they hosted the works of Ralph Ziman, a South African–born artist who hung traditionally beaded machine guns to publicize the effects of conflict across Africa. He called it
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Cocoa Beach Pier
Souvenir shops, restaurants and bars stretch along this 800ft pier built as a family attraction in 1962. It remains the focus of annual events such as the Easter Surfing Festival. Fishing rods are available to rent for $15, and theres a $5 fee to fish on the pier with your own equi
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Colman Park
Head south along Lake Washington Blvd E through the very upscale Madrona Park neighborhood and you’ll end up at Colman Park. The entire lakefront stretch between here and Seward Park is parkland. This is an especially good area for bike riding. On the weekends the boulevard is clos
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College of William & Mary
Chartered in 1693, the College of William & Mary is the second-oldest college in the country and retains the oldest academic building in continued use in the USA, the Sir Christopher Wren Building . The schools alumni include Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe and comedian Jon Stew
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