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Pacific
The only Nob Hill mansion to survive the 1906 earthquake and fire is this neoclassical brownstone, which despite its grandeur lacks architectural imagination. Today its a private mens club. The exclusive roster lists newspaper magnates, both Hewlett and Packard of Hewlett-Packard,
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Oregon Caves
The cave – theres only one – contains about 3 miles of passages, explored via 90-minute walking tours that expose visitors to dripping chambers and 520 rocky steps. The trail, which requires ducking at times, follows an underground waterway called the River Styx.Guided tours (the o
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Battleship Cove
‘You sank my battleship!’ This cry was ne’er heard aboard the mighty USS Massachusetts, a hulk of a craft that survived 35 battles in WWII, gunning down almost 40 aircraft and never losing a man in combat. Today, this heroic ship sits in a quiet corner of Mt Hope Bay known as Battl
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ʻAnaehoʻomalu Beach Park
A Bay boasts easy access, salt-and-pepper sand and calm waters; its the only place suited to windsurfing on Hawaiʻi. Classically beautiful, its backed by hundreds of palm trees and makes for fantastic sunset viewing. Drinking water, showers and restrooms are available. The Waikoloa
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New
As the antiquated hyphenated name implies, the Historical Society is the city’s oldest museum, founded in 1804 to preserve the city’s historical and cultural artifacts. Its collection of more than 60,000 objects is quirky and fascinating and includes everything from George Washingt
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Hana Lava Tube
Whos afraid of the dark? Test yourself at the end of this underground walk by flipping off your flashlight. Eerie! One of the odder sights on the Road to Hana, this mammoth cave was formed by ancient lava flows. The lave tube is so large that it once served as a slaughterhouse – 17
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Grand Teton
Crowning glory of the park, the dagger-edged Grand Teton (4197m/13,770ft) is a classic (and challenging) climb. It starts with a strenuous hike up Garnet Canyon and making camp. Day two requires an alpine start. The Owen-Spaulding route is the most popular, but there are lots of va
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Daughters of the American Revolution
The DAR’s neoclassical behemoth, also known as Constitution Hall, is supposedly the largest complex of buildings in the world owned exclusively by women. They own the entire city block! Enter from D St to reach the museum, where youll find a sweet spread of silver teapots, quilts,
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Verkamp’s Visitor Center
In 1898 John G Verkamp sold souvenirs from a tent outside Bright Angel Lodge to persevering travelers arriving after long, arduous stagecoach rides. He was a little before his time, however, as there weren’t yet enough customers to make a living, and he closed down his operation af
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MacKenzie State Recreation Area
This grove of ironwood trees edging sheer 40ft cliffs above a restless ocean is a moody, windswept location. During the day the quiet, secluded park makes an unforgettable picnic spot, and exploring the lava tube just back from the precipitous ledge a moment’s walk from the pavilio
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Discovery Park
A former military installation that has been transformed into a wild coastal park, Discovery Park is a relatively recent addition to the city landscape – it wasn’t officially inaugurated until 1973, and the American military finally left in 2012. Comprising the largest green space
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Fort Clinch State Park
Although construction commenced in 1847, rapid technological advancements rendered Fort Clinchs masonry walls obsolete by as early as 1861, when the fort was taken easily by Confederate militia in the Civil War and later evacuated. Federal troops again occupied the fort during WWII
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City Hall Plaza
City Hall Plaza is a cold, windy, 56-acre concrete plaza, surrounded by government office buildings. Occupying the site of the former Scollay Sq, the plaza was supposed to be a model of innovation and modernization when it was built in the 1960s. But it has been much maligned, topp
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Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site
Set just north of the Arkansas River, this was once the natural and official border between the US and Old Mexico until 1846, was once a cultural crossroads. The old adobe fort, with its timber beamed ceilings, has been restored beautifully. Its staffed by knowledgeable guides in p
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Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
To get up close and personal with the wildlife in the Lakes Region, visit the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center. Four nature paths weave through the woods and around the marsh. The highlight is the Gephart Trail , leading past trailside enclosures that are home to various creature
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Mount Angel
The little town of Mount Angel, with its Bavarian-style storefronts and lovely abbey, is like an old-world holdover in the Oregon countryside. Visit in mid to late September, during Oktoberfest , for maximum effect; thousands show up for the music, beer and dances. Gothic-like St M
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Brooklyn Brewery
Harkening back to a time when this area of New York was a beer brewing center, the Brooklyn Brewery not only brews and serves tasty local suds, but offers tours of their facilities. Tours Monday to Thursday includes tastings of four beers, plus history and insight into the brewery;
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Old Corner Bookstore
In the 19th century, this historic house was leased to a bookseller, Carter & Hendlee. This was the first of nine bookstores and publishing companies that would occupy the spot, making it a breeding ground for literary and philosophical ideas. The most illustrious was Ticknor &
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Kaʻanapali Beach Walk
For people-watching and a bit of exercise, stroll the mile-long beachfront walk that runs between the Sheraton Maui and Hyatt Regency Maui hotels. In addition to the action on the shore, both the Hyatt and the Westin Maui, located at the midpoint of the walk, are worth a detour for
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Statue of Lenin
Fremonts provocative bronze statue of Lenin was salvaged from the people of Poprad, Czechoslovakia in 1993 who, having suffered for 40 years under communism, were probably glad to see the back of the bearded curmudgeon. It was unearthed by a resident of Issaquah, Washington named L
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