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Pacific Tsunami Museum
You cannot understand Hilo without knowing its history as a two-time tsunami survivor (1946 and 1960). This seemingly modest museum is chock-full of riveting information, including a section on the Japanese tsunami of 2011, which damaged Kona. Allow enough time to experience the mu
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National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
This excellent interpretive center is the nations foremost memorial to the pioneers who crossed the West along the Oregon Trail. Lying atop a hill 7 miles east of Baker City, it contains interactive displays, artifacts and films that stress the day-to-day realities of the pioneers.
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Oakland Museum of California
Near the southern end of the lake and one block from the Lake Merritt BART station, this museum has rotating exhibitions on artistic and scientific themes, and excellent permanent galleries dedicated to the state’s diverse ecology and history, as well as California art. Admission i
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Keys View
From Park Blvd, it’s an easy 20-minute drive up to Keys View (5185ft), where breathtaking views take in the entire Coachella Valley and extend as far as the Salton Sea and – on a good day – Mexico. Looming in front of you are Mt San Jacinto (10,834ft) and Mt San Gorgonio (11,500ft)
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios
The least-charming of Disneys parks is home to two of WDWs most exciting rides: the unpredictable elevator in the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and the Aerosmith-themed Rock n Roller Coaster , and Wannabe singers can audition for the American Idol Experience, kids can join the Jedi
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City Hall
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National Museum of Wildlife Art
If you visit one area museum, make it this one, with major works by Bierstadt, Rungius, Remington and Russell. Its worth driving up just for the outdoor sculptures and the building itself (inspired by a ruined Scottish castle). The discovery gallery has a kids studio for drawing an
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Makuʻu Craft & Farmers Market
Crowds converge here for wide-ranging offerings, including psychic readings, massage, surfboard repairs, orchids, jewelry and, yes, fruits and vegetables. Freshly cooked food includes Hawaiian, Mexican and Thai cuisine. Morning cultural workshops (9am) give way to live music throug
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Benjamin Franklin Museum
In the courtyard south of Market St, underground, is a museum dedicated to Benjamin Franklins storied life as a printer (he started the nations first newspaper), inventor (bifocals! lightning rods!) and statesman who signed the Declaration of Independence. In the same courtyard, do
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Kauaʻi Museum
The island’s largest museum is set in two buildings – one of which was built with lava rock in 1960. Come here for a quick grounding in Kauaʻi’s history and ecology, and in Hawaiian history and culture in general, which youll gain especially if you take a free guided tour. A smatte
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Baker Beach
Picnic amid wind-sculpted pines, fish from craggy rocks or frolic nude at mile-long Baker Beach, with spectacular views of the bridge. Crowds come weekends, especially on fog-free days; arrive early. For nude sunbathing (mostly straight girls and gay boys), head to the north end. F
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Riverwalk & Las Olas Riverfront
Curving along the New River, the meandering Riverwalk runs from Stranahan House to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Host to culinary tastings and other events, the walk connects a number of sights, restaurants and shops. Las Olas Riverfront is basically a giant alfresco
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Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center
If you dont have time to drive to the summit of Mt Washington, but you think wild weather is cool, take an hour to explore this small but fascinating weather museum instead. Shoot an air cannon, interrupt a mini-tornado and learn why temperatures are so extremely cold atop Mount Wa
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Durham Museum
The soaring art-deco Union Station train depot houses a remarkable museum. Covering local history from the Lewis and Clark expedition to the Omaha stockyards to the trains that once called here, the Durham makes the most of its beautiful surrounds. The soda fountain still serves ho
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High Museum of Art
Atlantas modern High Museum was the first to exhibit art lent from Paris Louvre, and is a destination as much for its architecture as its world-class exhibits. The striking whitewashed multilevel building houses a permanent collection of eye-catching late-19th-century furniture, ea
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Wall Drug
Hyped for hundreds of miles, Wall Drug is a surprisingly enjoyable stop. It really does have 5¢ coffee, free ice water, good donuts and enough diversions and come-ons to warm the heart of schlock-lovers everywhere. But amid the fudge in this faux frontier complex is a superb books
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Martin Luther King Jr Memorial
Opened in 2011, this is the Mall’s first memorial dedicated to a nonpresident, as well as to an African American. Sculptor Lei Yixin carved the piece. Besides Dr King’s image, known as the Stone of Hope, there are two blocks behind him that represent the Mountain of Despair. A wall
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West Kauaʻi Technology & Visitor Center
Orient yourself historically to the Westside with modest exhibits on Hawaiian culture, Captain Cook, sugar plantations and the US military. The gift shop sells locally made artisan crafts, including rare Niʻihau shell lei.This complex doubles as a visitor center and offers a free,
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Nantucket Atheneum
More than just the public library,this stately Greek Revival edifice is a sight in itself. Just inside the front door youll find a top-notch scrimshaw display from Nantuckets whaling days. The 2nd-floor Great Hall has hosted such notables as Ralph Waldo Emerson and abolitionist Fre
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Foxen
On what was once a working cattle ranch, Foxen crafts warm Syrah, steel-cut Chardonnay, full-fruited Pinot Noir and rich Rhône-style wines, all sourced from standout vineyards. The newer tasting room is solar-powered, while the old ‘shack’ – a dressed-down space with a corrugated-m
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