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1880 Train
Keystone is the eastern terminus of the 1880 Train, a classic steam train running through rugged country to Hill City – there are more round-trip options from that end.
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Science Museum of Minnesota
Has the usual hands-on kids exhibits and Omnimax theater ($8 extra). Adults will be entertained by the wacky quackery of the 4th floors questionable medical devices.
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Rice University
While some locals roll their eyes at the reputation of elite Rice University as ‘the Harvard of Texas, ’ as more than one Texan told us, ‘It ain’t braggin’ if it’s true.’
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Moshin
Pinot noir is a finicky grape that withers in sun and mildews in fog, yet it thrives in Russian River Valley, delivering autumn-spiced pinot noir at solar-powered Moshin .
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Pioneer Woman Museum
The Pioneer Woman Museum honors the people who did the real work in the Old West, while the men hung around towns waiting for shoot-outs or getting liquored up in saloons
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Palm Springs Air Museum
Adjacent to the airport, this museum has an exceptional collection of WWII aircraft and flight memorabilia, a movie theater and occasional flight demonstrations.
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Okefenokee Swamp Park
The Okefenokee Swamp Park maintains around 3000 acres of the refuge and captive bears and gators on-site, or you can explore the swamp in a canoe or on a boat tour.
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New Hampshire Boat Museum
Wolfeboro is an appropriate place for this boat museum. Nautical types will appreciate the collection of vintage watercraft, motors, photographs and other memorabilia.
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Old Ninilchik Village
The site of the original community, this is a postcard scene of faded log cabins in tall grass and beached fishing boats against the spectacular backdrop of Mt Redoubt.
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City Beach Park
Glued to the southern shore of Whitefish Lake, this is where the whole town comes to date and debate in the summer months. The swimming area is roped off. Parking is free.
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Chinatown Gates
Dont expect flashbacks of Shanghai in Portlands lackluster Chinese quarter, which begins (and largely ends) at the deceptively impressive pagoda-style Chinatown Gates.
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Emerson Cultural Center
Known around town as ‘the Emerson,’ the nonprofit is the place to plug into Bozeman’s art scene, with retail galleries, exhibits, studios and a fine cafe/restaurant.
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Insectarium
A supremely kid-friendly learning center thats a joy for budding entomologists. The Japanese garden dotted with whispering butterflies is particularly beautiful.
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Historic Boardwalk
Continue 200 feet south of the boat harbor to Seldovias historic boardwalk. Overlooking the slough, this atmospheric collection of shops and inns is worth a quick stroll.
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Hill Annex Mine State Park
In Calumet, it offers open-pit tours and an exhibit center. Tours are held in summertime only, on Friday and Saturday; theres also a fossil tour both days at 10am.
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Hershbergers Farm & Bakery
Gorge on 25 kinds of pie, homemade ice-cream cones and seasonal produce from the market inside. Pet the farmyard animals (free) and take pony rides ($3) outside.
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Headlands Center for the Arts
In Fort Barry, refurbished barracks converted into artist work spaces host open studios with its artists-in-residence, as well as talks, performances and other events.
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Gilmore Car Museum
North of Kalamazoo along Hwy 43, this museum complex offers 22 barns filled with 120 vintage autos, including 15 Rolls Royces dating back to a 1910 Silver Ghost.
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Crested Butte Center for the Arts
With shifting exhibitions of local artists and a stellar schedule of live music and performance pieces, there’s always something lively and interesting happening here.
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‘Tween Waters Inn Cottages
Not a historic site as such, these resort cottages (available for rent at ‘Tween Waters Inn) are modeled after early 20th–century island residences. Beautiful to stay.
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