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Downtown Cleveland Art Galleries
Wall inside the SPACES gallery in 2007, artist unknown. Photo © Beth Rankin, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
With a wide range of exhibits to choose from, this guide to Cleveland’s downtown art galleries will help you plan an outing to explore the city’s thriving visual art
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Cleveland Foodie Heaven: Best of the West Side Market
Satisfy your sweet tooth with pastries at the West Side Market. Photo © Erik Drost, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
The West Side Market is a big, bustling bazaar, with more than 100 food stands and dozens more next door in the produce annex. Here’s a taste of what’s inside.
Many shopp
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Food Trucks in Cleveland: Walnut Wednesday and More
If you’re craving tots, there’s a good chance you can fill up at Walnut Wednesdays. Photo © Ray Dehler, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
In 2011, the City of Cleveland eased long-standing restrictions that made owning and operating a food truck within city limits nearly impo
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Spring Awakening in Washington DC
The temperatures hit nearly 80 degrees in Washington this week, and with the warming trend came an annual migration: flocks of school groups, families, international travelers and conventioneers descending on the National Mall and its environs to enjoy what is inarguably the city’s finest season.
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War Memorials in Washington DC
Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Photo © InSapphoWeTrust, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
One of the most visited war memorials is the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Constitution Avenue between 21st and 23rd Streets, 202/426-6841, 24 hours, free). This moving memorial honors
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Secrets of the Lincoln Memorial
The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Photo © Aurelien Guichard, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Many myths surround the Lincoln Memorial. Some say Abraham Lincoln is buried under the monument or entombed inside it, but this is false (Lincoln is buried in Springfield, Illinois, which was
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The Best Shopping in Washington DC
Dupont Circle is a popular neighborhood for shopping in Washington DC. Photo © Ted Eytan, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Washington DC has great neighborhood shopping with unique stores and boutiques. Some of the stores are geared toward high-end consumers, but there are also many “finds”
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Visiting the Smithsonian Institution Museums in Washington DC
Oh, dang! Dinosaurs at the Smithsonian! Photo © United States Department of Agriculture, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Washington DC is known for its incredible museums. The most noted are those that are part of the Smithsonian Institution, the largest museum and research complex in the w
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America's Best Small Towns for Travelers, Part 7
Islamorada, Florida. Photo © Daniel Martone.
It’s time to wrap up my current blog series—a list of 18 of my favorite small towns in America. So far, I’ve described 15 locales, including historic places like Bisbee, Arizona; Park City, Utah; Telluride, Colorado; Petoskey, Michigan; and
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Destination Dining: Inn at Little Washington Restaurant
Winner of many accolades, the Inn at Little Washington Restaurant is top-notch experience. Photo © Christopher Dorobek, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
One of the premier dining destinations in Virginia is the famous Inn at Little Washington Restaurant (309 Middle St., Washington, 540/
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Shenandoah National Park: Scenic Drives, Hiking, Camping, and More
Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. Photo © Kevin Kelley, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Shenandoah National Park
Seventy-five miles west of Washington DC is 200,000 acres of protected parkland known as Shenandoah National Park (540/999-3500, Mar.-Nov. $15 per vehicle or $8 per person, D
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Discover Virginia & Maryland: Where History Comes Alive
Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson, as seen in spring. Photo © Visions of America LLC/123rf.
Separated by Washington DC and the Potomac River, Virginia and Maryland are often mentioned in daily news of political maneuverings at the nation’s capital. Although the news networks paint vivid p
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The Best of Virginia and Maryland in 12 Days
Waterfront in downtown Annapolis, MD. Photo © Steven Frame/123rf.
Virginia and Maryland encompass a large amount of land. It can take six hours to drive from Washington DC to the southern end of Virginia and nearly four hours to drive from western Maryland to the Eastern Shore. A 12-day trip
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Kayaking the Potomac River
Kayaking along the Potomac allows you to enjoy both the beauty of nature and the architectural splendor of the city. Photo © Michaela Riva Gaaserud.
A sleeping giant. The brain of our great country at rest. This is how Washington DC strikes me as I glide silently through the waters of the Pot
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Visiting Assateague Island
Two of Assateague’s wild ponies walk along the shoreline. Photo © Paige Engel/123rf.
Assateague Island sits opposite Ocean City across the Ocean City Inlet. It is considered part of both Virginia and Maryland. The inlet didn’t always exist. It was formed during the Chesapeake-Potomac Hu
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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park in West Virginia
John Brown’s Fort, built in 1848 is the only Armory building that survived the Civil War. Photo © MamaGeek, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Harpers Ferry, West VirginiaThe Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (304/535-6029, daily 8am-5pm, $10 by car, $5 on foot) is made up of 3
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Recommended Wineries and Vineyards in Charlottesville
October is officially “wine month” in Charlottesville, but any of the 30 local vineyards can be enjoyed year-round. Part of the reason for the success of vineyards in this part of the state is the topography. The eroded mountains create wonderful growing conditions, which in turn, yield beautifull
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Plan a Trip to Coastal Virginia
Chesapeake Bay in Virginia. Photo © m01229, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Coastal VirginiaCoastal Virginia sounds like a simple concept: where the Atlantic Ocean meets the land. However, it’s much more complicated than that. The Chesapeake Bay is a defining feature along the coast, and th
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Visit Jamestown National Historic Site and Settlement
The remains of the Ambler House in New Towne. Photo © Ken Lund, licensed Creative Commons Attribution Share-alike.
Coastal VirginiaJamestown was the first permanent English colony in America, founded in 1607, more than a decade prior to the Pilgrims’ arrival at Plymouth. Three small ships car
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Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknowns
More than 300,000 soldiers from every U.S. military conflict are buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Photo © Jim Voorhies, licensed Creative Commons Attribution & Share Alike.
Arlington County and Vicinity
The most famous cemetery in the nation is Arlington National Cemetery (1 Memorial Dr.
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