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Will Rogers Memorial Museum
The hilltop Will Rogers Memorial Museum, 30 miles northeast of Tulsa off Route 66, is an entertaining tribute to a man good for quotes like this: My ancestors didnt come over on the Mayflower, but they met the boat.
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Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
The collections at this pint-sized museum include stuffed animal mounts, Native Californian cultural artifacts and a touch-friendly tide pool that shows off sea critters living by the beach right across the street.
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Natural Bridge
The 215ft-high Natural Bridge, 15 miles from Lexington, is still pretty cool. It was surveyed by a 16-year-old George Washington, who supposedly carved his initials into the wall, and was once owned by Thomas Jefferson.
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Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center
Founded by the Dalai Lamas brother, the colorful, prayer flag-covered cultural building and traditional stupas are worth a look. The center offers free teachings and meditation sessions; check the websites calendar.
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Staged Shootouts
These days, lawlessness in Tombstone takes the form of rip roarin shootouts. Apart from the 2pm show at the OK Corral, there are daily shows at Helldorado Town . Stop by the chamber of commerce for current times.
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The Grove
The Grove, a private home built in 1861, had reports of hauntings way back in 1882. Take an hour-long tour with owner and author Michael Whittington, who has written numerous books about Jefferson and the towns ghosts.
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Modoc National Wildlife Refuge
The Modoc National Wildlife Refuge is 3 miles southeast of Alturas. Just 24 miles east of Alturas, on the California-Nevada border, is the high desert of Surprise Valley , which is the gateway to the wild Warner Mountains .
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McGraw Memorial Park
Signed as Town Park from the highway, the McGraw Memorial Park is somewhat hidden behind the feedstore on west side of the road. Its a monument to the pioneers Edward and Blanche McGraw who were among the first settlers
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Matagorda Bay Nature Park
Matagorda Bay Nature Park is a great resource with numerous programs where you can learn about the wetlands and barrier islands. Check for schedules; the guided kayak tours ($40 including kayak rental) are excellent.
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Priest Point Park
Many Olympians cite this as their favorite park for the nature trails that lead to Bud Inlet on Puget Sound, the many shore birds, the rose garden and the playground with views of downtown and the Capitol Building.
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Polly Hill Arboretum
This 60-acre refuge celebrates woodlands and wildflower meadows. Its particularly pretty in the fall. The visitors center is open from 9:30am to 4pm. You can explore on your own or join an hour-long tour; tour times vary.
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Planes of Fame Air Museum
This air museum has a collection of over 150 vintage airplanes on display, most of them fully functional and in immaculate condition. Aviation enthusiasts will find it fascinating. There is also a state visitor center here.
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Kaweah Post Office
Founded by the utopian Kaweah Co-operative Colony, its one of the USAs smallest and oldest still-operating post offices, now staffed by volunteers. Look for the rustic wooden building about 2.7 miles north of Hwy 198.
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Edwin King Atwood County Park
Two miles north of Bowie, Atwood sports towering sand dunes backing the beach. This is a beautiful, unspoiled area where sand often obscures Padre Blvd; however, real estate agent signs suggest a different future.
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Edmund Pettus Bridge
Perhaps the most famous bridge in the South, the Pettus Bridge was the sight of a confrontation between freedom marchers and Alabama state troopers that became one of the defining clashes of the Civil Rights movement.
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Courthouse on the Square Museum
Pop into the Courthouse on the Square Museum for local lore and an amazing display of art created with pecans. Outside, check out the 1918 Confederate War Memorial, which has been modified with apologetic disclaimers.
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Japanese Village Plaza
The funny-looking tower is a yagura , a traditional fire-lookout tower typically found in rural Japan. It’s the gateway to this kitschy outdoor mall with gift shops, a couple noteworthy eateries and good people-watching.
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House of Pacific Relations
Here are 15 cottages from the 1915 exposition, inside which you will find furnishings and displays from various countries, plus about as many built since. During opening hours, they often have crafts and food for sale.
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Heyward
Built in 1772, this house belonged to Thomas Heyward Jr, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and contains some lovely examples of Charleston-made mahogany furniture and the citys only preserved historic kitchen.
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Jacksonville Beach Pier
Constructed from removable planks, allowing it to be dismantled in the event of a hurricane, the 1300ft pier has a bait shop, concessions and fish-cleaning stations. Bring drinks, cast your line and wait for a nibble.
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