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Sea Turtle Inc
See rescued turtles and learn firsthand about the slow rebirth of local turtle populations. To find out when hatchlings will be released, call the Hatchling Hotline (956-433-5735). The late Ila Loestcher started Sea Turtle Inc in 1977 after sea turtles had almost vanished from the
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Kailua Beach Park
A wide arc of sand drapes around the jewel-colored waters of Kailua Bay, with formidable volcanic headlands bookending either side and interesting little islands rising off shore. It’s ideal for long, leisurely walks, family outings and all kinds of aquatic activities. The beach ha
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Mauna Kea Beach
Crescent-shaped Kaunaʻoa Bay (nicknamed Mauna Kea Beach after Rockefeller built his landmark hotel on it) is blanketed in powdery white sand, while the clear waters are calm and shallow (generally less than 10ft). Snorkeling is best at the north end along the rocky ledge. This wond
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International UFO Museum & Research Center
There’s a lot of reading to be done here; display panels are covered with witness statements, newspaper cuttings and extended essays, outlining the 1947 Roswell Incident Timeline and explaining the great cover-up. Serious UFO-logists will lap it up; for skeptics and the merely curi
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Independence National Historic Park
This L-shaped park, along with Old City, has been dubbed Americas most historic square mile. Once the backbone of the United States government, it has become the backbone of Philadelphias tourist trade. Stroll around and youll see storied buildings in which the seeds for the Revolu
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Tor House
Even if you’ve never heard of 20th-century poet Robinson Jeffers, a pilgrimage to this house built with his own hands offers fascinating insights into both the man and the bohemian ethos of Old Carmel. A porthole in the Celtic-inspired Hawk Tower reputedly came from the wrecked shi
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Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve
A magnificent redwood forest 2 miles north of Guerneville, the 805-acre Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve was saved from the saw by a 19th-century lumber magnate. Short interpretive trails lead into magical forests, with trees 30-stories high. Beyond lie 20 miles of backcountry trai
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National Museum of Naval Aviation
A visit to Pensacola is not complete without a trip to this enormous collection of military aircraft muscle and artifacts. Adults and children alike will be fascinated by the range of planes on display: over 150! Thats before we even get to the high-tech stuff like flight simulator
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Museum of the Aleutians
This small but impressive museum is one of the best native cultural centers in Alaska. It relives the Aleutian story from prehistory through the Russian America period to WWII and the present. Exhibits are broken into sections on Russian colonization, the WWII evacuation of the Ale
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Sandy Beach Park
Here the ocean heaves and thrashes like a furious beast. This is one of Oʻahu’s most dangerous beaches, with a punishing shorebreak, powerful backwash and strong rip currents. Expert bodysurfers and bodyboarders spend hours trying to mount the skull-crushing waves, as crowds gather
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Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for ye are crunchy and tasteth good with condiments, reads the sign beside a collection of Pocket Dragons, one of several intricate scenes in the Enchanted Realm gallery at this fun museum of miniatures. Here you can walk over a snow-globe-y Ch
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Forest Park
New York City may have Central Park, but St Louis has the bigger (by 528 acres) Forest Park. The superb, 1371-acre spread was the setting of the 1904 Worlds Fair. Its a beautiful place to escape to and is dotted with attractions, many free. Two walkable neighborhoods, The Loop and
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The Plaza
For over 400 years, the Plaza has stood at the heart of Santa Fe. Originally it marked the far northern end of the Camino Real from Mexico; later, it was the goal for wagons heading west along the Santa Fe Trail. Today, this grassy square is peopled by tourists, wandering from muse
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San Diego Main Library
A couple blocks east of Petco Park, the citys newest landmark (2013) is a beauty. Crowned by a steel and mesh dome, the futuristic, nine-story library features art-filled public spaces and plenty of learning opportunities. The roof deck offers one-of-a-kind views, clear to Mexico w
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Islands of Adventure
Good ol scream-it-from-the-rooftops, no-holds-barred, laugh-out-loud fun, packed with adrenaline rides and marvelous theming. Superheroes zoom by on motorcycles, roller coasters whiz overhead, and plenty of rides will get you soaked. Highlights include Marvel Super Hero Island, wit
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Presbytère
The lovely Presbytère building, designed in 1791 as a rectory for the St Louis Cathedral, serves as New Orleans’ Mardi Gras museum. You’ll find there’s more to the city’s most famous celebration than wanton debauchery – or, at least, discover the many levels of meaning behind the d
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Castro Theatre
The citys grandest movie palace opened 1922. The Spanish-Moorish exterior yields to mishmash styles inside, from Italianate to Oriental. Ask nicely and staff may let you peak, or come for the nightly cult or classic films, or one of the many film festivals here – check calendars on
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Máximo Gómez Park
Little Havana’s most evocative reminder of Old Cuba is Máximo Gómez Park, or ‘Domino Park,’ where the sound of elderly men trash-talking over games of chess is harmonized by the quick clack-clack of slapping dominoes. The jarring backtrack, plus the heavy smell of cigars and a sunr
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Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame
Tulsas beautiful Union Station is filled with sound again, but now its melodious as opposed to cacophonous. During the first half of the 20th century, Tulsa was literally at the crossroads of American music with performers both homegrown and from afar. Learn about greats like Charl
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Lake Waiau
At 13,020ft this unique alpine lake is the third-highest in the USA. Thought by ancient Hawaiians to be bottomless, its actually only 10ft deep and, despite desert conditions, never dry. Clay formed from ash holds the water, which is fed by melted snow, permafrost and less than 15i
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