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Haitian Embassy
There’s not much to say about the beaux-arts jewel that houses the Haitian embassy. It’s a compact, beautiful example of the best of DC-style old-line mansions.
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Gold Coast Casino
This neighborhood also has several old-school casino hotels, such as Gold Coast Casino – now better known for its authentic Chinese cuisine rather than gaming.
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Dallas World Aquarium
The flora and fauna of 14 countries come alive here with rich animal life (including birds, reptiles and mammals) from both the rainforest and the reef.
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Love Lock Plaza
Behind the Pershing County Courthouse, inspired by Romes pantheon, you can symbolically lock your passion on a chain for all eternity in Love Lock Plaza.
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Silver Ball Museum
Dozens of pinball machines in mint condition, from mechanical 1950s games to modern classics such as Addams Family. Play all you like, for a single price.
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South Llano River State Park
You can go hiking and spot deer, squirrels and the iconic Rio Grande turkey in South Llano River State Park . It’s also ideal for a picnic or a stroll.
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University of Texas Marine Science Institute
The tiny schools visitor center has views of the busy shipping channel and exhibits about dunes, sand, fish and of course the myriad local bird species.
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University of Houston
One of the largest universities in Texas, the commuter-heavy University of Houston is the major local university and boasts strong programs in the arts.
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Mill Girls & Immigrants
A special exhibit examines the lives of working people, while other seasonal exhibits are sometimes on display in other historic buildings around town.
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Mining Heritage Center
This specialist museum is dedicated to Silverton’s mining history. Old mining equipment is displayed and there’s a re-created machine shop and blacksmith shop.
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Marthas Vineyard Glassworks
Master craftspeople turn sand into colorful creations at the Martha’s Vineyard Glass Works . If you can stand the heat, you can watch them work their magic.
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Old State Capitol
Chatterbox docents will take you through the building and regale you with Lincoln stories, such as how he gave his famous House Divided speech here in 1858.
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National Velvet
This much-maligned public pile of art by John McEnroe appears to be a big red lingum-inspired mound of beans or boopies or sand bags. It lights up at night.
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Sherman Library & Gardens
Corona del Mar’s prize attraction is the Sherman Library & Gardens , where a variety of lush gardens awaits those needing a quick dose of floral therapy.
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Short North
Just north of downtown, the browseworthy Short North is a redeveloped strip of High St that holds contemporary art galleries, restaurants and jazz bars.
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Hallie Ford Museum of Art
Willamette Universitys Hallie Ford Museum of Art boasts the states best collection of Pacific Northwest art, including an impressive Native American gallery.
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Gateway National Recreation Area
For a resplendent getaway, take to the walking trails in the Gateway National Recreation Area, a wildlife refuge in Jamaica Bay only minutes from JFK airport.
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Haggin Museum
This city gem houses a 26ft boat by Stocktons own Stephens Bros company, and an excellent collection of American landscape and Golden Age paintings.
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Griffith Park Merry
The richly festooned 1926 amusement park ride was brought to its current home in 1937. It has 68 carved and painted horses sporting real horsehair tails.
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Japanese American Historical Plaza
North of the Burnside Bridge, the Japanese American Historical Plaza is a memorial to Japanese Americans who were interned by the US government during WWII
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