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National September 11 Memorial
The focal point of the National September 11 Memorial is Reflecting Absence, two imposing reflecting pools that occupy the very footprints of the ill-fated twin towers. From their rim, a steady cascade of water pours 30ft down towards a central void. Bronze panels frame the pools,
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Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
The 11-acre garden, studded with contemporary works such as the oft-photographed Spoonbridge & Cherry by Claes Oldenburg, sits beside the Walker Art Center. The Cowles Conservatory, abloom with exotic hothouse flowers, is also on the grounds. In summer a trippy mini-golf course
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Monterey State Historic Park
Old Monterey is home to an extraordinary assemblage of 19th-century brick and adobe buildings, administered as Monterey State Historic Park, all found along a 2-mile self-guided walking tour portentously called the Path of History. You can inspect dozens of buildings, many with cha
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Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego – La Jolla
La Jolla’s branch of this museum gets changing, world-class exhibitions. Originally designed by Irving Gill in 1916 as the home of newspaper heiress Ellen Browning Scripps , who basically created modern La Jolla circa 1897, the building was renovated by Philadelphia’s postmodern ar
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Frogs Leap
Meandering paths wind through magical gardens and fruit-bearing orchards – pick peaches in July – surrounding an 1884 barn and farmstead with cats and chickens. The vibe is casual and down-to-earth, with a major emphasis on fun . Sauvignon blanc is its best-known wine, but the merl
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Coastal Trail
Hit your stride on the 10.5-mile stretch of Coastal Trail starting at Fort Funston, crossing 4 miles of sandy Ocean Beach, wrapping around the Presidio to the Golden Gate Bridge. Casual strollers can pick up the trail near Sutro Baths, head around Lands End for end-of-the-world vie
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Living Desert Zoo & Gardens
This amazing zoo exhibits a variety of desert plants and animals, alongside exhibits on desert geology and Native American culture. Highlights include a walk-through wildlife hospital and an African-themed village with a fair-trade market and storytelling grove. Camel rides, a spin
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de Young Museum
Follow sculptor Andy Goldsworthys artificial fault line in the sidewalk into Herzog & de Meurons sleek, copper-clad building thats oxidizing green to blend into the park. Dont be fooled by the de Youngs camouflaged exterior: shows here boldly broaden artistic horizons, from Oce
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Caladesi Island State Park
Just south of Honeymoon Island, Caladesi Island State Park ranks at the top of national surveys for best natural beaches. Reach it by canoe or take a ferry from Honeymoon Island. In addition to nature trails and an unspoiled, palm-lined 3-mile beach, it’s nice for picnicking, swimm
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John D Macarthur State Park
While this state park is one of the smallest in the region, it has among the best turtle-watching programs around, as loggerhead, green and leatherback turtles nest along the beach in June and July. It’s home to several aquariums and a spectacular 1600ft boardwalk spanning the mang
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Mesilla
Dating back 150 years and little changed since, Mesilla is a charming old adobe town. Despite the souvenir shops and tourist-oriented restaurants, its beautiful historic Plaza, 4 miles south of Las Cruces, provides a perfect opportunity to lose track of time. The 1855 San Albino Ch
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Boldt Castle
This Gothic gem was (partly) built by George C Boldt, a Prussian immigrant who rose to the uppermost class by managing Manhattan’s Waldorf-Astoria hotel in the late 19th century. Midway through construction, Boldts wife died suddenly, and the project was abandoned. One floor has be
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Richardson Ocean Park
Near the end of Kalanianaʻole Ave, this pocket of black sand is Hilos best all-round beach. During calm surf, the protected waters are popular for swimming and snorkeling, with frequent sightings of friendly sea turtles (keep your distance, at least 50yd in the water). High surf at
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Original Farmers Market
Long before the city was flooded with farmers markets, there was the Farmers Market. Fresh produce, roasted nuts, donuts, cheeses, blinis – you’ll find them all at this 1934 landmark. Casual and kid-friendly, it’s a fun place for a browse, snack or for people-watching. From late Ma
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Pilgrim Hall Museum
Claiming to be the oldest continually operating public museum in the country, Pilgrim Hall Museum was founded in 1824. Its exhibits are not reproductions, but real objects that the Pilgrims and their Wampanoag neighbors used in their daily lives – from Governor Bradfords chair to C
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ʻImiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaiʻi
ʻImiloa, which means exploring new knowledge, is a $28 million museum and planetarium complex with a twist: it juxtaposes modern astronomy on Mauna Kea with ancient Polynesian ocean voyaging. Who wouldve thought that the mythical kumulipo (Hawaiian creation story) and the scientifi
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Haʻula Beach
Haʻula is an isolated bay and pocket beach nestled into the shoreline. You’ll feel like Robinson Crusoe here, particularly when swinging in a hammock made from a washed-up fishing net. If you’re lucky, you might see a monk seal hauling out on the beach. Kokua (please) stay back at
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Museum of the Rockies
Montana State Universitys museum is the most entertaining in Montana and shouldnt be missed, with stellar dinosaur exhibits, early Native American art and laser planetarium shows, as well as a living-history outdoors section (closed in winter) and various temporary exhibits. Guided
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Aliʻi Kula Lavender
Perched on a broad hillside with panoramic views of the West Maui Mountains and the central Maui coast, this charming lavender farm is a scenic place to relax. Distractions include fragrant pathways, a gift shop with lavender products, and a lanai with sweeping views where you can
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Spreckels Organ Pavilion
Going south from Plaza de Panama, you can’t miss the circle of seating and the curved colonnade in front of the band shell housing the organ said to be the world’s largest outdoor musical instrument. Donated by the Spreckels family of sugar fortune and fame, the pipe organ came wit
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