Destinations

You don’t have to live in New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras. Whether you want to get dressed up and dance the night away or stay in with a slice of king cake, the Phoenix area has plenty of options for letting the good times roll.

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The Indianapolis Cultural Trail is eight miles long, connecting six cultural districts that spread over downtown and branch outward into other urban neighborhoods. The trail was constructed parallel with the streets it traverses with special pavers and landscaping, creating a safe place for cyclists and pedestrians to travel the city.

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Ready to “adult”? Traveling like an adult can be fun and exciting, regardless of your age. And even inexperienced adults, aka Millennials, can travel in comfort, style, and luxury like a grown-up at any time. Enjoy traveling like an adult — here are five ways to explore the world like a grown-up: 1.

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The Hickory Metro restaurant landscape is rich in long-tenured offerings, but creative culinary prospectors regularly mine new gems for the region’s diners. Unique new additions to Hickory’s menu since 2015 breathe life into abandoned spaces to serve up choices for restaurant-goers of all tastes and budgets.

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In Sacramento, remodeled 19th-century firehouses are some of the best places to grab a meal. However, in 2015, 32 new restaurants were opened or began construction in Sacramento, so if you are the type of restaurant patron who enjoys new experiences, it’s time to order your palette-cleansing beverage of choice and start sampling.

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Pittsburgh Pittsburgh offers many places to take your sweetheart to dinner. While this is a lovely and safe option to do on any other day, consider taking your significant other to other events and places to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Below are a few events going on in Pittsburgh during Valentine’s Day weekend.

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Sand Dunes and Half a Million Caribou Situated entirely north of the Arctic Circle, Kobuk Valley National Park preserves a natural landscape rich with ancient history and caribou. A true wilderness, there are no roads, no trails, no campgrounds, and no wilderness center — backcountry is the only country in this park.

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Living in the region near the Yellowstone super-volcano provides for some great recreational climbing. Several areas feature basalt, granite, and limestone cliffs that suddenly jut above the valley floor. And many of these locations have both established, bolted routes and free climbing routes.

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The nice thing about cities is you don’t usually have to walk far to find everything you need. And if something is a bit far for you, there are convenient transit options to keep your feet well relaxed.

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Every year around this time, the same headlines appear: “Pitchers, Catchers Report to Spring Training.” For baseball fans, they may as well read: “Life Begins Again.” Spring Training is a magical time of year, a cheerful affirmation that the brutal winter has passed and our TVs and radios will soon be dominated by world-class athletes […]

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Today more than ever, people have to wait in airports for long periods of time because of security concerns, flight delays, long layovers, and weather disruptions. But that does not mean that you must suffer in boredom while you wait. Below is a guide to how to spend your time in America’s 5 busiest airports.

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Spring break and summer vacation are just around the corner. If you’re planning on adding to your odometer’s mileage count with a good, old-fashioned road trip, show off your blacktop traveling expertise by avoiding these common mistakes. 1. No Entertainment While spending hours upon hours staring at the blacktop, you’ll want to stay entertained.

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It may not be America’s favorite food, but it’s definitely on the list: Americans consume nearly 20 BILLION hot dogs every year.

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Walt Disney World offers a wide variety of foods for every palate, but there’s often one “steak and potatoes” person in most families.

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Architect Frank Lloyd Wright was a leader in the organic architecture and Prairie School movements, designing more than 1,000 structures around the world from the late 1880s through the late 1950s. Thanks to his designs, he was named “the greatest American architect of all time” by the American Institute of Architects in 1991.

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When I first moved to New Orleans in the early 80s I realized almost immediately that the Big Easy was unlike any other city in the world — especially when it comes to language. During my first Carnival, I found myself confused by some of the terms I heard.

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There are pizza places, and then there are places for pizza. It’s all about the atmosphere: a place to socialize, to be comfortable, and to surround yourself with friends. Here are the top five places to enjoy pizza with friends and family in Bellevue, Washington. Can-Am Pizza Add a taste of adventure with Can-Am’s signature pizzas.

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Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia is a city best known for its long and important history, its gorgeous architecture, and its unique Southern charm. Whether you’re shopping in Carytown or biking along the James River, you’re sure to find a bounty of adventure along cobbled streets and forest paths alike.

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“Holy Toledo!” “Do you know Katie Holmes?” “Do you watch M*A*S*H?” “…are you from Spain?” Those are just a few of the many fun things you hear when someone finds out where you’re from. But being from Toledo, OH is about more than just a few phrases and famous people.

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In the 2007 movie The Bucket List, Morgan Freeman’s character mentions a survey that asked a thousand people if they would want to know in advance the exact day of their death. 96 percent of them said no.

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New York City. It’s big, it’s wonderful, it’s crowded, and it’s filled with millions of things to see, to do and to eat. But the important thing to remember is that not all New York tourist attractions are created equal.

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Before heading upstream to look for telltale traces of gold Bob said, “Keep panning the stream bed until I get back. I’ll leave you the shotgun to chase off the claim jumpers.” With his shaggy white beard and wild hair, Bob was exactly as I imagined a gold prospector should look.

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In the aftermath of recent terrorist strikes from ISIS in Paris, France, the world comes together to heal and prove resiliency to such threats. Thoughts, prayers, and communities provide much-needed support. In times of struggle, it’s important to remember all the reasons to love the City of Love and celebrate everything it does so well.

By Katy Palmer

There’s so much to do in New York City. So much that it can be quite overwhelming for the average tourist to come up with an interesting daily itinerary during their stay. From performances to eateries, you’ll never be bored in the Big Apple. Here are the top ten places to visit. 1.

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The craft beer boom is not relegated to any one region. As of the end of September, the United States had over 4,000 active breweries and was approaching the 1873 historic high of 4,131 breweries.

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