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Watts Towers
The fabulous Watts Towers rank among the world’s greatest monuments of folk art. In 1921 Italian immigrant Simon Rodia set out ‘to make something big’ and then spent 33 years cobbling together this whimsical free-form sculpture from a motley assortment of found objects – from green
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Buffalo Bill Center of the West
Codys major tourist attraction is the superb Buffalo Bill Historical Center. A sprawling complex of five museums, it showcases everything Western: from posters, grainy films and artifacts pertaining to Buffalo Bills world-famous Wild West shows, to galleries showcasing frontier-ori
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Red Rock Crossing/Crescent Moon Ranch
Splash in Oak Creek, swim in its deep swimming holes and relax on the wide, flat, red slabs that dot the water. Famous for its splendid views of Cathedral Rock, blazoned on postcards all over town, this picnic area is a lovely place to while away an afternoon. Provides access to Te
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Thurston Lava Tube
On Kilaueas eastern side, Crater Rim Dr passes through rainforest kipuka (oases) thick with tree ferns and ohia trees. An often overflowing parking lot is the access point for the ever-popular Thurston Lava Tube. All the tour buses stop here and its a favorite with kids, so plan to
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Old Northeast
The Old Northeast, or Coffee Pot Bayou, begins around 9th Ave NE and goes to 30th Ave NE; it extends inland from the bay to about 4th St. At about 10th Ave NE the North Shore Aquatic Complex has three gorgeous swimming pools, including a kids pool with waterslide. Adjacent grassy p
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Tres Sabores
At the valley’s westernmost edge, where sloping vineyards meet wooded hillsides, Tres Sabores is a portal to old Napa – no fancy tasting room, no snobbery, just great wine in a spectacular setting. Bucking the cabernet custom, Tres Sabores crafts elegantly structured, Burgundian-st
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Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge
Home to some of Hawaii’s endangered wildlife, this refuge claims sweeping views from atop the sea cliffs, where you’ll also find a1913 lighthouse . You can occasionally glimpse breaching whales in winter and spinner dolphins year-round offshore. Red-footed boobies, Pacific golden p
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Point Sur State Historic Park
A little over 6 miles south of Bixby Bridge, Point Sur rises like a velvety green fortress out of the sea. It looks like an island, but is actually connected to land by a sandbar. Atop the volcanic rock sits an 1889 stone lightstation, which was staffed until 1974. During three-hou
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Buddy Holly Center
A huge version of Hollys trademark horn-rims mark the Buddy Holly Center. The center is home to the Buddy Holly Gallery; a room devoted to the Man with those glasses and pristine teeth. The gallery includes some of his schoolbooks, shoes and records, but best of all are Hollys Fend
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Musical Instrument Museum
From Uganda thumb pianos to Hawaiian ukuleles to Indonesian boat lutes, the ears have it at this lively museum that celebrates the worlds musical instruments. More than 200 countries and territories are represented within five regional galleries, where music and video performances
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Public Garden
Adjoining Boston Common, the Public Garden is a 24-acre botanical oasis of Victorian flowerbeds, verdant grass and weeping willow trees shading a tranquil lagoon. The old-fashioned pedal-powered Swan Boats have been delighting children for generations. The most endearing statue in
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Mauʻumae Beach
White sand, teal water, shady trees and protected waters – and it’s even more private and local than Kaunaʻoa Bay. What’s not to love about Mauʻumae? Locals are proprietary about this gem, and for good reason. There’s great snorkeling on either end of the bay. Only 10 parking spots
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
To many, this building is simply the steps Sylvester Stallone ran up in the 1976 flick Rocky . But well beyond that, this is one of the nations finest treasure troves, featuring excellent collections of Asian art, Renaissance masterpieces, post-impressionist works and modern pieces
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Chinatown Markets
The commercial heart of Chinatown revolves around its markets and food shops. Noodle factories, pastry shops and produce stalls line the narrow sidewalks, always crowded with cart-pushing grandmothers and errand-running families. An institution since 1904, the Oʻahu Market sells ev
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Basque Block
Unbeknownst to many, Boise harbors one of the largest Basque populations outside Spain. European émigrés first arrived in the 1910s to work as Idaho shepherds. Elements of their distinct culture can be glimpsed along Grove St between 6th St and Capitol Blvd. Sandwiched between th
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Backstreet Cultural Museum
Mardi Gras Indian suits grab the spotlight with dazzling flair – and finely crafted detail – in this informative museum, which examines the distinctive elements of African American culture in New Orleans. The museum isn’t terribly big – it’s the former Blandin’s Funeral Home – but
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Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
Bocas best asset is this stretch of waterfront parkland. Its a preserve of tropical hammock and dunes ecosystems, and a haven for all manner of sea creatures and birds. Dedicated to educating the public about sea turtles and other local fauna, the natural-history displays include s
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Museum of the Moving Image
This super-cool complex is one of the worlds top film, television and video museums. Galleries show a collection of 130,000-plus artifacts, including Elizabeth Taylors wig from Cleopatra, nearly everything related to Seinfeld and a whole room of vintage arcade games. Interactive di
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ʻAkaka Falls State Park
This outstanding and convenient little park features an easily navigable concrete path that loops along the lush cliffs above a river, first passing scenic Kahuna Falls (100ft), then reaching the truly grand ʻAkaka Falls , which plunge 442ft into a deep green basin. These are the b
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Blue Bell Creameries
Explore the museum-like welcome center before heading to the gift shop and ice cream parlor (scoop $1). On the 45-minute production tour youll see 180 pints made per minute, and get a free cupful at the finish. Entertaining, long-time-employee tour guides are true ice-cream lovers,
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