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McKenna Childrens Museum
Looking for family fun on dry land? Kids can explore everything from outer space to dude ranches at the McKenna Children’s Museum. The Shadow Room is particularly mesmerizing, with interactive graphics that respond to kids’ movements.
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Mary Boone Gallery
Among the showcases that create the most buzz in these parts are the so-called ‘blue-chip’ galleries, including the Mary Boone Gallery, whose owner found fame in the ’80s with her eye for Jean-Michel Basquiat and Julian Schnabel in SoHo.
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New York–New York Casino
The resorts casino attracts a mélange of mostly college-aged kids. Slews of slots and so-so gaming tables are set against a rich backdrop of famous landmarks, with high-limit wagers being placed in the area wittily named Gaming on the Green.
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Newsome
This family-run winery pours the juicy red varietals that made them famous in their lively tasting lounge. At times, this place feels like the community social club. Theres an onsite chef, fire pit, movie night, and kids and dogs are welcome.
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Nelson Family Vineyards
Just north of Ukiah, this winery, vineyard, pear, olive and Christmas-tree farm with wondrous views over the valley is a great place to picnic (in a redwood grove), make friends and sip not-too-sweet chardonnay and luscious red blends.
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Lee House
Attached to Blair House as part of the official accommodations for the Presidents overnight guests, this building was built by Robert E Lee’s cousin in 1859. Its where Lee declined command of the Union Army when the Civil War erupted.
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San Diego
Look for the white buoys offshore from Point La Jolla north to Scripps Pier that mark this protected zone with a variety of marine life, kelp forests, reefs and canyons. Waves have carved caves into the sandstone cliffs east of the cove.
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St Augustine Beach
Theres a visitor-information booth at the foot of St Johns Pier , where you can rent a rod and reel ($3 for two hours, $1 for each additional hour). About three blocks south of the pier, the end of A St has – as Florida goes – some fine waves.
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Rotunda
The centerpiece of UVA is the Jefferson-designed Rotunda, a scale replica of Romes Pantheon. Its currently closed for restoration, and will reopen in summer 2016 at the earliest. Free, student-led tours will likely recommence then.
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Rockwell Museum of Western Art
A wide-ranging collection, with classic cowboy scenes, as well as more contemporary work by Native American artists. A manageable size, so easy to tack on to a visit to the Corning Museum of Glass; discount combination tickets are available.
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Reid Park Zoo
A global menagerie including giant anteaters and pygmy hippos delights young and old at the small and compact Reid Park Zoo. Cap a visit with a picnic in the surrounding park, which also has playgrounds and a pond with paddleboat rentals.
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Hawaiʻi Nui Brewing
This microbrewery has a small tasting room where you sample some excellent craft beer. Mauna Kea pale ale is the most popular, but dont overlook Southern Cross, a powerful Belgian ale that gives those Trappist monks a run for their money.
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Von Liebig Art Center
In downtowns Cambier Park, this nonprofit community arts center has rotating exhibits in its small gallery and features local artists in its gift shop. Check the online calendar for Naples arts events, such as the Naples National in February.
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‘the Walls’
Huntsville is in the news every time Texas puts one of its condemned prisoners to death. Death row and the execution room are downtown at ‘the Walls’ . When you see protesters outside this building, you’ll know there’s a scheduled execution.
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Way It Was Museum
One of the towns star attractions is the quirky Way It Was Museum . Its a fun, old-fashioned place offering good background information on mining the lode. To see how the mining elite lived, stop by the Mackay Mansion and the Castle .
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I See What You Mean
Lawrence Argent’s I See What You Mean is better known around town as the Big Blue Bear. This beloved 40ft-tall symbol of the city peers into the mammoth convention center with a friendly, playful spirit that has come to epitomize its city.
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International Bank
Now a bank, this downtown landmark was originally built in 1929 as the Swastika Hotel. Note the reversed swastika signs (a Hindu symbol of good luck) on top. During WWII they were covered with tarp and the hotel changed its name in 1943.
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Oregan Short Line Railway Car
This wonderfully preserved 1903 Pullman car, once used by railroad executives, perfectly sums up the golden age of Western travel. Decked out in velvet, gas lamps and even stained glass, it sits beside the Branch restaurant at the Holiday Inn.
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Old Blandford Church
Old Blandford Church has the largest collection of Tiffany glass windows in one place. Each exquisite pane is dedicated to one Confederate state and its war dead. More than 30,000 Confederate soldiers are buried on the church grounds.
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Nevada City Winery
This popular winery excels with Syrah and zinfandel varietals, which you can savor while touring the production facility in the old Miners Foundry Garage. It’s a good place to get information on touring all of the surrounding wine region.
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