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Kealia Beach Park
Blessed with a wild, near-pristine location, a laid-back vibe and easy access via car or the coastal path, scenic Kealia is the Eastsides best beach, bar none. Isolated from residential development, the beach begins at mile marker 10 as you head north on the Kuhio Hwy and continues
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Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum
Following a $100 million expansion in 2014, this monumental museum, reflecting the near-biblical importance of country music to Nashvilles soul, is a must-see, whether youre a country music fan or not. Gaze at Carl Perkins blue suede shoes, Elvis gold Cadillac (actually white) and
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Cape Flattery
The dramatic promontory known as Cape Flattery is the most northwesterly point in the lower 48 states. From the four observation points atop the wild, wind-buffeted cape, cliffs fall 60ft to the raging Pacific and small forested islets jut out of the kelp-strewn blue waters. Its sp
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Evergreen Museum
Well worth the drive out, this grand 19th-century mansion provides a fascinating glimpse into upper-class Baltimore life of the 1800s. The house is packed with fine art and masterpieces of the decorative arts – including paintings by Modigliani, glass by Louis Comfort Tiffany and e
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Breakers
A 70-room Italian Renaissance megapalace inspired by 16th-century Genoese palazzos, Breakers is the most magnificent Newport mansion. At the behest of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, Richard Morris Hunt did most of the design (though craftsmen from around the world perfected the decorativ
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ʻAnini Beach Park
It may not be the island’s best-looking beach, but ʻAnini is Kauaʻi’s best spot for windsurfing and kiteboarding. Its just as popular for snorkeling and swimming, too, making it a good fit for families. In addition, it’s protected by one of the longest and widest fringing reefs in
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Conway Scenic Railroad
The Notch Train, built in 1874 and restored in 1974, offers New Englands most scenic journey. The spectacular 5½-hour trip passes through Crawford Notch. Accompanying live commentary recounts the railroads history and folklore. Reservations are required.Alternatively, the same comp
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Kona Coffee Living History Farm
Many coffee-farm tours are perfunctory 15-minute affairs. This tour run by the Kona Historical Society, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institute, is different and deep. More than just an exploration of how coffee is grown and harvested, its an evocative look at rural Japanese immi
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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
For a deep understanding of the Holocaust – its victims, perpetrators and bystanders – this harrowing museum is a must-see. The main exhibit gives visitors the identity card of a single Holocaust victim, whose story is revealed as you take a winding route into a hellish past marked
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Universal Studios
Divided geographically by region-specific architecture and ambience and marvelously themed with as a Hollywood backlot, Universal Studios simulation-heavy rides and shows are dedicated to silver screen and TV icons. Drink Duff beer, a Homer favorite, in Springville; ride the Hogwar
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Tom McCall Waterfront Park
This popular riverside park, which lines the west bank of the Willamette River, was finished in 1978 after four years of construction. It replaced an old freeway with 1.5 miles of paved sidewalks and grassy spaces, and attracts heaps of joggers, in-line skaters, strollers and cycli
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Mission San Juan Capistrano
Plan on spending at least an hour poking around the sprawling mission’s tiled roofs, covered arches, lush gardens, fountains and courtyards – including the padre’s quarters, soldiers’ barracks and the cemetery. Particularly moving are the towering remains of the Great Stone Church
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Cabildo
The former seat of government in colonial Louisiana now serves as the gateway to exploring the history of the state in general, and New Orleans in particular. It’s also a magnificent building in its own right; the elegant Cabildo marries elements of Spanish colonial architecture an
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Walt Disney Concert Hall
A molten blend of steel, music and psychedelic architecture, this iconic concert venue is the home base of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, but has also hosted contemporary bands such as Phoenix and classic jazz men like Sonny Rollins. Frank Gehry pulled out all the stops: the buildin
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Baker Museum
The pride of Naples, this engaging, sophisticated art museum is part of the Artis–Naples campus, which includes the fabulous Philharmonic Center next door. Devoted to 20th-century modernism, particularly American abstract expressionism, the museum hosts an exciting round of tempora
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Black Pot Beach Park (Hanalei Pier)
This small section of Hanalei Bay near the Hanalei River mouth usually offers the calmest surf among the wild North Shore swells. Also known as Hanalei Pier for its unmistakable landmark, this stretch of sand shaded by ironwood trees is popular mainly with surfers. In summer, swimm
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Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center
Fully renovated in 2007, this expansive museum and 400-seat theater originally opened in 1936. The museum’s collection is surprisingly sophisticated, with some terrific Latin American art and photography, and great rotating exhibits that draw from the 23,000 pieces in its permanent
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Anna Maria Island
The perfect antidote to party-loving Siesta Key, Anna Maria Island appears beached in a 1950s time warp, with sun-faded clapboard houses, teenagers hanging outside ice-cream stores and a clutch of good seafood restaurants. The island is made up of three beach towns: at the southern
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Kapalua Beach
For a long day on the beach, it’s hard to beat this crescent-shaped strip at the southwestern tip of Kapalua. Snorkel in the morning, grab lunch at the Sea House, try stand up paddle surfing, then sip cocktails at Merriman’s next door. Or simply sit on the sand and gaze across the
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Mob Museum
Its hard to say whats more impressive: the museums physical location in a historic federal courthouse where mobsters sat for federal hearings in 1950–51, the fact that the board of directors is headed up by a former FBI Special Agent, or the thoughtfully curated exhibits telling th
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