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Ocean Terrace
Just across Collins Ave is Ocean Terrace , evocative of an old-Miami main street (note the colorfully tiled facade of Walgreens) with oceanfront cafés, MiMo apartment buildings and a strong Argentine flavor.
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John Slade Ely House
Housed in a Elizabethan-style 1905 building in the Audubon Arts District, this non-profit Center for Contemporary Art hosts three to five thematic group exhibitions of contemporary regional artists each year.
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Golden Spike Tower
Enjoy sweeping views of Union Pacifics Bailey Yard, the worlds largest railroad yard, from this eight-story observation tower with indoor and outdoor decks. From I-80, take exit 177 and follow the signs.
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Great Platte River Road Archway Monument
Arching unexpectedly over I-80 east of Kearney, the multimedia exhibits here tell colorful tales about the people whove passed this way, from those riding wagon trains to those zipping down the interstate.
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Croatian Embassy
At No 2343 Massachusetts Ave, a cross-legged sculpture of St Jerome dreams over his book. This masterpiece was the work of renowned Croatian sculptor Ivan Meštrović; appropriately, it fronts the Croatian Embassy.
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High Point State Park
March up to the monument at 1803ft above sea level for wonderful views of surrounding lakes, hills and farmland. Theres lake swimming, a large cedar swamp and hiking trails. Tent sites and cabins are available.
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Colonial Michilimackinac
Next to the bridge (its visitor center is actually beneath the bridge) is Colonial Michilimackinac, a National Historic Landmark that features a reconstructed stockade first built in 1715 by the French.
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Boulder Reservoir
When you’re this far from the ocean, this is where folks come to suntan, swim, boat and wakeboard. Dogs are not allowed into the park between May 15 and Labor Day, but are allowed in during the off-season.
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BloomBars
You never know what youll find going on at BloomBars, a cool community arts center. By day childrens story times and music classes take place. By night gallery shows and world music concerts take over.
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Arrow Rock State Historic Site
Some 30 miles west of Columbia and 10 miles north of I-70, Arrow Rock State Historic Site is a small preserved town that feels little changed since the 1830s when it was on the main stagecoach route west.
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Aratani/Japan America Theater
Next door to the James Irvine Garden, a handmade, peacock-motif silk doncho (curtain) from Kyoto dramatically opens the stage for kabuki , no (stylized dance-dramas), and bunraku (puppet shows) performances.
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World Figure Skating Museum & Hall of Fame
Fans of figure skating should stop by this museum where you can glimpse snippets of past greats. Youll see their skates, outfits and stills and video footage of some of the greatest routines ever performed.
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Spertus Institute
Located in a glassy mod facility, Spertus is a center for Jewish learning and culture. The institute often has special exhibits with an art or cultural focus on display in its first floor vestibule gallery.
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Sands Point Preserve
In Port Washington, this wooded bayfront park was once the Guggenheim estate. Its cut through with nature trails and home to the 1923 Falaise , one of the few remaining Gold Coast mansions and now a museum.
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Portland Audubon Society
Nestled in a gulch beside Forest Park, the Wildlife Care Center here treats injured native wildlife. You can also visit the nature store, then walk along 4.5 miles of forested trails in the nature sanctuary.
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Peirce Mill
Alongside the creek, the 1820 Peirce Mill is a beautiful fieldstone building that houses a recently restored gristmill – the last of the mills which once flourished along Rock Creek. Stop in to see it churning.
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Ludington State Park
The lakeside park is one of Michigans largest and most popular playlots. It has a top-notch trail system, a renovated lighthouse to visit (or live in, as a volunteer lighthouse keeper) and miles of beach.
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Water Power Park
Walk down from Main St SE to this park jutting into the Mississippi River and feel its frothy spray. Quiet benches, skyline views and the change to see hydroelectric power in action are also part of the package.
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Seattle Rose Garden
The 2.5-acre Seattle Rose Garden, near the entrance road to the zoo off N 50th St, was started in 1924 and contains 5000 plants, including heirloom roses and a test garden for All-America Rose Selections.
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Rock & Blues Heritage Museum
A jovial Dutch transplant and blues fanatic has turned his immense personal collection of records, memorabilia and artifacts into a magic museum that traces the roots of blues and rock from the 1920s to the 70s.
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