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Ramble
In Central Park, between 72nd and 79th Sts, the leafy Ramble is a wooded thicket that’s popular with bird-watchers. Until a few years ago, the Ramble was also a legendary gay pick-up spot. Though with the advent of Grindr and similar apps, its largely lost its appeal to cruisers.
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Robert W Roloson Houses
Examples of stylish architecture from the past can be found throughout Bronzeville, and you can see some fine homes along two blocks of Calumet Ave between 31st and 33rd Sts, an area known as ‘the Gap.’ The buildings here include Frank Lloyd Wright’s only row houses, the Robert W R
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Presidio de San Sabá
What was once the largest Spanish fort in Texas has been beautifully restored. Presidio de San Sabá dates to 1757 and is close to the town of Menard, some 21 miles northeast of Fort McKavett. The site is great for wandering, especially when its just you, bird calls and the buzz of
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Middlebury College Museum of Art
This small but diverse museum presents rotating exhibitions alongside a fine permanent collection that includes an Egyptian sarcophagus, Cypriot pottery,19th-century European and American sculpture, and works by such luminaries as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, Alice Neel and Andy W
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Masion La Belle Vie Winery
Owner John Barbier is a gregarious oenophile of the most lovable sort and his House of Beautiful Life produces some of the areas finest Cab, Syrah and Rosé. On site theres also Amys Courtyard, an elegant little space that doubles as a piano bar. Things get lively after a few bottle
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Mountain Theater
The park’s natural-stone, 4000-seat theater hosts the annual ‘Mountain Play’ series on a half dozen weekend afternoons between mid-May and late June. Free shuttles are provided from Mill Valley. Free monthly astronomy programs also take place here on Saturday nights around the new
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Mokuola (Coconut Island)
Tiny Mokuola, commonly called Coconut Island, connects to land (near Liliʻuokalani Park) by a footbridge. The island is a county park with picnic tables and swimming, and its popular with local fishing folk. Its worth stopping for a stroll and spectacular views of Hilo Bay and Maun
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Ogunquit Museum of American Art
Dramatically situated overlooking the Atlantic, this midsize museum houses an exquisite collection of American paintings, sculptures and photographs. Standouts include paintings by Reginald Marsh, Marsden Hartley and Robert Henri, as well as the large collection of works by Maine a
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Koloa History Center
This tiny open-air museum traces the town’s history through old photos and historic artifacts such as old barber chairs and kerosene dispensers, plows, yolks, saws and sewing machines. In effect, the entire town is part of this museum, as many buildings have placards describing the
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Keahua Arboretum
Sitting prettily at the top of Kuamoʻo Rd, this arboretum has grassy fields, a gurgling stream and groves of rainbow eucalyptus and other towering trees. Locals come here to picnic and to swim in the freshwater stream and pools, but beware the water is infected with leptospira bact
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Copley Society of Art
Dating to 1879, CoSo is the countrys oldest non-profit art association. With more than 500 members, the showings in the three exhibit spaces are rich and varied. There are usually 15 to 20 exhibits each year, including annual shows featuring new members, small works and Boston-them
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Fruitlands Museums
Fruitlands Museums is now open to the public. The original hillside farmhouse was actually used by Alcott and his utopian ‘Con-Sociate’ (communal) family. One of the highlights of a visit to this museum is the Fruitlands Tearoom . Dine alfresco, and soak up the fresh air and fabulo
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Frick Art & Historical Center
Henry Clay Frick, of Manhattans Frick Museum fame, built his steel fortune in Pittsburgh. This Frick shows a small art collection (beautiful medieval icons), plus his cars. For more art and general splendor, join a tour of Clayton, the family mansion. The café here is excellent; re
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Fort Macon State Park
This sturdy, five-sided fort, with 26 vaulted rooms, was completed in 1834. Exhibits in rooms near the entrance spotlight the forts construction as well as the daily lives of soldiers stationed there. The fort, constructed from brick and stone, changed hands twice during the Civil
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Hunter Museum of American Art
Set high on the river bluffs, this striking melted-steel and glass edifice, easily the most singular architectural achievement in Tennessee. Oh, and their 19th- and 20th-century art collection is fantastic. Permanent exhibits are free the first Sunday of the month (special exhibits
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Germain Arena
Southwest Florida and hockey may seem to go together as well as ice and the near tropics, but the Everblades, the local hockey team, have a quirky and fanatically loyal following here. Catch a game at Germain Arena, if only to say you saw ice skating here and for the cool air of th
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Destin Boardwalk & HarborWalk Village
This tourist mecca of timeshare condos, boutiques, restaurants, nightclubs and a marina is worth a stroll, especially if you have kids. Most of the areas tour operators (including private fishing charters) have kiosks here and there are plenty of activities to enjoy, albeit at tour
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Wildcat Bluff Nature Center
Stretch those road legs at this 600-acre nature center, which has trails winding through grasslands, cottonwoods and bluffs. Spy on a prairie dog town and try to spot a burrowing owl or porcupine while avoiding rattlesnakes and tarantulas. The center is just northwest of town, off
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Wildlife Safari
Ten miles southwest near Winston is where you drive your car (convertibles, motorcycles and pets not allowed!) around a 600-acre park dotted with inquisitive ostriches, camels, giraffes, lions, tigers and bears – among other exotic animals. Includes a small zoo where encounters are
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Labyrinth
Representing the journey of life, a granite path winds its way to a central fountain, offering a few moments of contemplative respite to anyone who cares to take the time to walk the course. Dedicated by the Armenian Heritage Foundation, the nearby sculpture honors the immigrant ex
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