April 1st, 2012
Memphis, Tennessee is recognized as the home of Elvis Presley and as the birthplace of the blues. Did you know that Elvis’s home, Graceland, is the second most visited house in the country – behind the White House in Washington, D.C.? Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: bbq, Beale Street, botanical gardens, carriage rides, casino, clubs, Elvis, Graceland, Memphis, Memphis Belle, Memphis Hall of Fae, Mississippi River, Mud Island, museum, National Civil Rights Museum, Pyramid, river boats, river walk, shopping, Tennessee, The Peabody, trolley, Woodruff Fontaine House, zoo
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April 1st, 2012
Seen Cincinnati lately? This beautiful city on the Ohio River – has quietly transformed itself in the last decade into a worthy weekend getaway. Life in Cincinnati centers on the river – much which can be seen by foot. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Amazon rainforest, architecture, Art Museum, Carew Tower, Cincinnati, coral reef, eel, farmers market, Findlay Market, Fountain Squarre, kelp forest, market, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Newport Aquarium, Ohio, Ohio River, Over-the-Rhine, Paul Brown Stadium, River walkways, shark, street performers, Suspension Bridge, underwater tunnel, vendors
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March 25th, 2012
With its warm sea breezes, sand and 560 miles of unspoiled coastline, Cape Cod is the most famous beach region in New England. Spectacular ocean settings with views of wide dune fields and sandy bluffs form the edges of Cape Cod. Add to this the charm of numerous harbors, quaint villages, and forests with the smell of the sea, and you’ll understand the unique lure of Cape Cod. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: art galleries, arts, Beach, bicycle trails, Cape Cod, Cape Cod Bay, Cape Cod National Seashore, Falmouth, Falmouth Country Club, ferry, fishing, forests, harbors, Massachusetts, New England, ocean, Old Silver Beach, ponds, Provincetown, sailing, sea, Sea Crest Resort, shopping, swimming, villages, whales, Wings Neck Lighthouse
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March 15th, 2012
What’s your passion? Baseball? Brontosaurus? Classical music? Ballet? Political satire? Modern architecture? In Chicago, Illinois, you’re sure to find attractions that match your interests, and you’ll probably develop some new ones while you’re there.
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Tags: architecture, art, athletic fields, ballet, baseball, beaches, bowling, Chicago, Chicago History Museum, Chicago Water Tower, Children's museum, cycling, ferris wheel, food, golf, Great Chicago Fire, ice skating, in-line skating, kites, Lake Michigan, Lincoln Park, Lincoln Park Zoo, Magnificent Mile, miniature golf, music, Nature Museum, Navy Pier, restaurants, sculpture, Sears Tower, shopping, Skydeck, skyscrapers, Smith Museum, sports, sports stadium, tennis, The Ledge, theater, Tribune Tower
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March 12th, 2012
Corn Palace – Mitchell, South Dakota is home to the World’s Only Corn Palace! During it’s over 100 years of existence, it has become known worldwide and now attracts more than a half a million visitors annually. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Abraham Lincoln, Borglum View Terrace, castle, corn, Corn Belt, Corn Palace, Dakota Heritage Village, forests, Freedom, George Washington, grains, grasses, Lakota, Mitchell, Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village, Mount Rushmore, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Nakota, Palace, Park Ranger, Presidental Trail, sculptures, shopping, South Dakota, streams, Theordore Roosevelt, Thomas Jefferson
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March 11th, 2012
It is impossible to go to Oklahoma and not think about cowboys. While you’re there, spend a day at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum learning something about the men and women who won the West. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: 50 Penn Place, amusement park, arts, ballpark, baseball, brewery, Bricktown, casino, cinema, cowboys, food, Ford Center, Frontier City, golf, horse race track, mall, museums, Myriad Botanical Gardens, National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, National Softball Hall of Fame, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma State Capitol, opra, Quail Springs, Remington Park, State Capitol, Water Taxi, White Water Bay
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March 10th, 2012
Hilton Head Island is famous for its 12-mile stretch of glistening sands. But a visit to Hilton Head is more than just a day at the beach. The island has some of the best golf courses and tennis facilities in the Southeast. There is also fishing, biking, boating, shopping, horseback riding and more. It is a perfect vacation getaway. Everything is built in harmony with nature. No buildings can be higher than the trees and there are no billboards on the island.
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Tags: antiques, art galleries, Beach, biking, Blufton, boating, cycling, Daufuskie Island, East Coast, fishing, golf, Hilton Head Island, horseback riding, jet skiing, marinas, Para-Sailing, shopping, South Carolina, spa, sporting goods, surfing, tennis, water skiing, windsurfing
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March 8th, 2012
Some places have that special something that captures your heart and won’t let go. Here in the friendly, historic city of Hot Springs, Arkansas, they are used to people falling in love with their area. As America’s First Resort area and one of the South’s most popular family vacation spots, Hot Springs carries on some very important hospitality traditions. Maybe that’s why everyone keeps going back to Hot Springs, Arkansas. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: antiques, architecture, Arkansas, art studios, Bathhouse, boutiques, Crystal Falls, fishing, golf, hiking, horseback riding, Hot Springs, Hot Springs National Park, hunting, Magic Springs, nightclubs, Ouachita Mountains, resorts, shopping, water sports
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February 26th, 2012
There’s no place more wild, rugged, and breathtakingly beautiful than Alaska’s Denali National Park & Preserve – and no place more ideal to experience it from than Denali Park Resorts. McKinley Chalet Resort and McKinley Village Lodge are located in the heart of Alaska’s magnificent interior, with awe-inspiring views of some of the most pristine geography on earth. Fine dining complements the untamed landscape and provides a relaxing place to return to after a day of guided hikes, whitewater rafting, or a tour into the heart of Denali National Park.
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Tags: Alaska, Alaska Range, Bears, black bear, caribou, climbers, dall sheep, Denali National Park, fishing, fox, Glacier, grizzly bear, hiking, landscapes, moose, Mount McKinley, rugged, scenery, Talkeetna Ranger Station, whitewater rafting, wildlife, wolverine, wolves
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February 23rd, 2012
Passionate about shopping? The Mall of America® in Bloomington, Minnesota boasts over 520 stores and 50 restaurants, including four major department stores including Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, Nordstrom and Sears. With ample free parking, complimentary shuttles from Bloomington hotels and Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport plus with no tax on clothing and shoes, it is easy to enjoy all that the Mall of America has to offer. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Amazing Mirror Maze, American Girl, Bloomington, Build-A-Bear Workshop, entertainment, Flight Simulation, lego, Mall of America, Minnesota, MN, Moose Mountain Adventure Golf, Nickelodeon Universe, Penguins of the African Coast, Rick Bronson's House of Comedy, Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium, shopping, Sky Deck Sports Grille, The Flying Dutchman Ghostly Gangplank Ropes, Theatres, Water Park of America
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