Even after the season’s final pitch has been thrown and the Great American Ballpark’s last hot dog and bag of peanuts have been sold, there’s much to do, see, and experience during a weekend getaway to Cincinnati. A Major League Baseball-crazed southwestern Ohio city that’s inviting, no matter the time of year, Cincinnati is also […]
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It’s magic mushroom time in Mendocino County with the 14th annual Mushroom,Wine, and Beer Fest. From the rolling hills of Yorkville Highlands to the Pygmy Forest of Van Damme State Park, the seasonal forage for local porcinis, chanterelles, and candy caps hits a high note this fall. Straddling historic Highways 1 and 101 with nearly
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Experience four seasons of fun in America’s Historic Triangle, where a year-round attraction pass and vacation package allows visitors to take part in engaging living-history programs along with special events and exhibitions. It’s a chance for a fresh perspective on the stories of the nation’s beginnings – the 1607 founding at Jamestown of the first
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If you’re watching the budget, it’s no problem in Little Rock, Arkansas. The largest, and capital city of Arkansas, got its name from a small rock formation – la Petite Roche – that was once used as a landmark for traffic on the river. Today Little Rock offers a vast number of FREE activities that
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Wine making in Temecula has become a tourism boon, creating streams of visitors to a Southern California often know only for theme parks. Temecula brags that is has the best of Tuscany and southern France combined right here at home. ver 40 vineyards offer a variety of wines to tempt the wine lover, or would-be-we-wine-lover, to enjoy
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Not being a motorcycle enthusiast, visiting the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin was not an attraction high on my list of things to do while visiting the city. Still, taking the advice of others, I kept an open mind and visited the 20 acre riverfront facility that also includes a cafe, gift shop and green space.
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Vacations were created for relaxation, spa treatments for an indulgent escape. Combine the two and you have an indulgent, relaxing vacation. Senses – A Disney Spa, located at Walt Disney World’s Grand Floridian Resort, provides that perfect combination in one location. In the past, as much as I had dreamed of a spa treatment for myself
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The great state of California is symbolized in its capitol. Located in Sacramento, the California Capitol Building is a remarkable architecture structure that blend the unique with the classical. One of the dominating figures is the dome, which has been patterned after the Capitol Building in Washington, with a façade that includes classical Corinthian pillars.
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To get the true flavor of a city it is best to eat like the locals. In Milwaukee, locals have been visiting the Historic Third Ward area for fresh and locally prepared food for over 100 years. Within the Ward, the revitalized Milwaukee Public Market, boasts over 20 independent merchants selling local, artisan and ethnic
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Do you remember that ‘80s movie about a group of teenagers who were on a quest to retrieve forgotten treasures of a pirate named One-Eyed Willie? If you want to relive scenes from the hit movie “The Goonies”, spend some time touring around Astoria, Oregon, including a stop of at the Goonie House. Also check out
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