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Stations of the Cross
Following a path up a small hill, local sculptor Huberto Maestas’ 15 dramatic life-sized statues of Christs crucifixion are a powerful testament to the Catholic heritage of communities near the ‘Blood of Christ’ Mountains. They are stationed along a 1-mile pathway, an excellent cha
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Gatorland
With no fancy roller coasters or drenching water rides, this mom-and-pop park harkens back to Old Florida. Its small, its silly and its kitschy with, you guessed it, plenty of gators. A splintery wooden boardwalk winds past the hundreds of alligators in the breeding marsh and you c
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Puʻu Pehe
From Hulopoʻe Beach, a path (of around 0.75 miles) leads south to the end of Manele Point , which separates Hulopoʻe and Manele Bays. The point is actually a volcanic cinder cone thats sharply eroded on its seaward edge. The lava here has rich rust red colors with swirls of gray an
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Ka Lae
Hawaiʻis southernmost tip, Ka Lae feels like the utter end of the earth. Even with rushing wind filling your ears, an odd stillness steals over this sacred spot pulsing with potent mana (spiritual essence). But dont expect to be alone on the path, which is well-worn by visitors hea
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Kawakiu Beach
Kaluakois northernmost beach is also the best. Kawakiu Beach is a broad crescent beach of white sand and bright-turquoise waters. Its partially sheltered from the winds that can bedevil the beaches to the south and when seas are calm, usually in summer, Kawakiu is generally safe fo
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Boston Common
The Boston Common has served many purposes over the years, including as a campground for British troops during the Revolutionary War and as green grass for cattle grazing until 1830. Although there is still a grazing ordinance on the books, the Common today serves picnickers, sunba
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Naples Botanical Gardens
This outstanding botanical garden styles itself as ‘a place of bliss, a region of supreme delight.’ And after spending some time wandering its 2.5-mile trail through six cultivated gardens you’ll rapidly find your inner zen. Children particularly delight in the garden supplied with
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Keʻanae Peninsula
This rare slice of ‘Old Hawaii,’ home to an 1860s church and a wild lava coast, is reached by taking Keʻanae Rd on the makai side of the highway just beyond Keʻanae Arboretum. Families have tended stream-fed taro patches here for generations. Marking the heart of the village is Keʻ
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Halemaʻumaʻu Viewpoint
The original Halemaʻumaʻu Overlook off Crater Rim Dr has been closed since 2008 due to ongoing volcanic activity. The next best vantage point is the patio outside the Jaggar Museum. But dont worry, this new viewpoint is still extraordinary: theres absolutely nothing like witnessing
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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
The magnificent Venetian-style palazzo that houses this museum was home to ‘Mrs Jack’ Gardner herself until her death in 1924. A monument to one woman’s taste for acquiring exquisite art, the Gardner is filled with almost 2000 priceless objects, primarily European, including outsta
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Boston Public Library
Dating from 1852, the esteemed Boston Public Library lends credence to Boston’s reputation as the ‘Athens of America.’ The old McKim building is notable for its magnificent facade and exquisite interior art. Pick up a free brochure and take a self-guided tour; alternatively, free g
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Edison & Ford Winter Estates
Floridas snowbirds can be easy to mock, but not this pair. Thomas Edison built his winter home in 1885 and lived in Florida seasonally until his death in 1931. Edisons friend Henry Ford built his adjacent bungalow in 1916. Together, and sometimes side by side in Edisons lab , these
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Mariposa Grove
The main lure here is the biggest, most impressive cluster of giant sequoias in Yosemite. The star of the show – and what everyone comes to see – is the Grizzly Giant , a behemoth that sprang to life some 1800 years ago. You can’t miss it – it’s a half-mile walk along a well-worn p
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Rough Point
While the peerless position and splendor of the grounds alone are worth the price of admission, this faux-English manor house also contains heiress and philanthropist Doris Duke’s impressive art holdings, including medieval tapestries, furniture owned by French emperors, Ming dynas
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Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
Boston Harbor a teapot tonight! To protest unfair taxes, a gang of rebellious colonists dumped 342 chests of tea into the water. The 1773 protest – the Boston Tea Party – set into motion the events leading to the Revolutionary War. Nowadays, replica Tea Party Ships are moored at th
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Ogden Museum of Southern Art
One of our favorite museums in the city manages to be beautiful, educational and unpretentious all at once. New Orleans entrepreneur Roger Houston Ogden has assembled one of the finest collections of Southern art anywhere, which includes huge galleries ranging from impressionist la
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Punaluʻu Beach Park
At this long, narrow swimming beach, an offshore reef protects the shallow waters in all but stormy weather. Be cautious of strong currents near the mouth of the stream and in the channel leading out from it, especially during high surf. The roadside park has restrooms, outdoor sho
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Mission Santa Barbara
Californias ‘Queen of the Missions’ reigns above the city on a hilltop perch over a mile northwest of downtown. Its imposing Doric facade, an architectural homage to an ancient Roman chapel, is topped by an unusual twin bell tower. Inside the mission’s 1820 stone church, notice the
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Kuhio Beach Park
If you’re the kind of person who wants it all, this beach offers everything from protected swimming to outrigger-canoe rides, and even a free sunset-hula and Hawaiian-music show. You’ll find restrooms, outdoor showers, a snack bar, surfboard lockers and beach-gear-rental stands at
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Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station
Modestly sized, MKVIS packs a punch with astronomy and space-exploration videos, virtual observatory tours and exhibits on the mountains history, ecology and geology. Budding astronomers of all ages geek out in the gift shop, where knowledgeable staff will help you pass the time ac
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