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Indian Valley Mine
A lode mine originally blasted out in 1901, Indian Valley Mine still produces gold. You can buy bags of ore ($10 to $50) and see for yourself. The wonderful proprietors are extremely knowledgeable on the history and science of Alaskan gold mining; ask about the potato retort.
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Laʻie Beach Park
A half-mile south of the PCCs main entrance, this is an excellent bodysurfing beach, but the shorebreak can be brutal, thus its nickname Pounders Beach. Summer swimming is generally good, but watch out for strong winter currents. The area around the old landing is usually the calme
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Lake Eola Park
Pretty and shaded, this little city park sits between downtown Orlando and Thornton Park. A paved sidewalk circles the water; theres a waterfront playground; and you can rent swan paddleboats (per 30 minutes $15). On Saturday mornings, the park is home to the Orlando Farmers Market
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Moss Mansion
Billingss most interesting historic home, the Moss was built in 1903 by local captain of industry PB Moss. The Moorish-style entryway and atmospheric staff kitchens are particularly interesting. Fans should attend the special behind-the-scenes tour ($25) every second Saturday.
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Grand Hope Park
Small, peaceful and designed by Lawrence Halprin (one of the country’s foremost landscape architects), this was the first of South Park’s beautification projects, and is often filled with students from the adjacent fashion institute. It’s located between Grand Ave & Hope Street
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Curtis Winery
Just up the road from Firestone Vineyards, artisan winemaker Andrew Murray specializes in Rhône-style wines, including estate-grown Syrah, Mourvèdre, Viognier, Grenache Blanc and Roussanne. The same wines are poured at Andrew Murray Vineyards tasting room in downtown Los Olivos.
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Cimarron Canyon State Park
Seven miles east of Eagle Nest on US 64, Cimarron Canyon State Park runs alongside a dramatic 8-mile stretch of the scenic Cimarron River, hued in pine greens and volcanic grays. It also encompasses Horseshoe Mine, beaver ponds, lots of wildlife and fishing, and several hiking trai
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Fort Pickens
Part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore , this 1834 historic fort perched at the western extent of the Santa Rosa barrier island has survived wars and scores of hurricanes to remain a fascinating and scenic excursion. Pick up a self-guided tour map from the visitor center.
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Bronze Fonz
Rumor has it the Bronze Fonz, just south of Wells St downtown, is the most photographed sight in Milwaukee. The Fonz, aka Arthur Fonzarelli, was a character from the 1970s TV show Happy Days, which was set in the city. What do you think – do the blue pants get an Aaay or Whoa!?
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Black American West Museum & Heritage Center
This excellent museum is dedicated to ‘telling history how it was’. It provides an intriguing look at the contributions of African Americans (from cowboys to rodeo riders) during the pioneer era – according to museum statistics, one in three Colorado cowboys were African American.
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BB King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center
Situated between Greenville and Greenwood on Hwy 82, this museum, filled with interactive displays, video exhibits, and an amazing array of blues and BB King artifacts, effectively communicates the history and legacy of the blues while shedding light on the soul of the Delta.
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Bancroft Park
Theres a small historical display in leafy Bancroft Park, which is set smack in the middle of Old Colorado City. The centerpiece is the Old Pioneer County Bank. Built in 1859, it became, 10 years later, the first county office building, then became a Chinese laundry and antiques sh
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Museum of Fine Arts Houston
French impressionism and post-1945 European and American painting really shine in this nationally renowned palace of art, which includes major works by Picasso and Rembrandt. Across the street, admire the talents of luminaries such as Rodin and Matisse in the associated Cullen Scul
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Big Talbot Island State Park
Deposit your fee in the blue envelope and pull into the lone parking lot at this stark but lovely park. Take your camera on the short trail to Boneyard Beach, where salt-washed skeletons of live oak and cedar trees litter the white sand, framed by a 20ft bluff of eroded coastline.
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Barrister’s Gallery
A little ways beyond the Lower Garden District, this gallery has some edge to it. It has represented the works of Julie Crozat, who gained some notice for her lurid and visually stunning ‘Deadly Sins’ series. The gallery also specializes in works by African American and Haitian art
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American Museum of Fly Fishing & Orvis
This museum has perhaps the worlds best display of fly-fishing equipment. This includes fly collections and rods used by Ernest Hemingway, Bing Crosby and several US presidents, including Herbert Hoover. If you can believe it, the latter penned the tome Fishing for Fun & To Was
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Allens Landing Park
Named after Houstons founders, Allens Landing marks the spot on Buffalo Bayou where Houstons settlement began. So far the original wharf has been improved with concrete paths and grassy lawns, but in the next few years an outdoor plaza with a cafe, bike and boat rentals is slated t
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Aerial Tram
The 60-passenger tram travels 2.5 miles in 10 minutes to the top of Rendezvous Mountain (10,450ft), offering great views of Jackson Hole. Hikers should note that they can hike up (or in via Grand Teton National Park) and take the tram down for free. Paragliding is done from here to
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Shirley Plantation
Shirley, situated picturesquely on the river, is Virginias oldest plantation (1613) and is perhaps the best example of how a British-model plantation actually appeared, with its tidy row of brick service and trade houses – tool barn, ice house, laundry, etc – leading up to the big
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Sea St Beach
Harwich has fine beaches, although many of them restrict parking to residents. But fret not: to get to one of the prettiest, park your car for free at the municipal lot behind the tourist office and then walk five minutes to the end of Sea St, which terminates at glistening Sea St
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