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Muir Woods
Muir Woods Coastal redwoods are the tallest living things on earth, and walking among these giants is truly an awesome experience - one only to be had in Northern California and a small part of southern Oregon. Best of all, the old-growth redwoods at Muir Woods are only 12 miles (19 kilometers) no
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Willis (Sears) Tower
Willis (Sears) Tower Once the world’s tallest building, Willis Tower (formerly known as Sears Tower) is still the USAs tallest building, and its still way up in the clouds. Its observation platform - the Skydeck - draws 1.5 million people a year who are eager to ascend the 110-story, 1,454 foot (4
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9/11 Memorial & Museum
9/11 Memorial & Museum The defining moment of Americas last decade is burned into our collective imaginations: the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, when New Yorks World Trade Center crashed to the ground. Ten years later, in the spot where the Twin Towers fell, a memorial to all those lost tha
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New York City
New York City What isnt New York City known for? Whether its fashion, culture, food, nightlife, history, entertainment or just the chance to try a completely novel experience, youll find it in NYC.Whats important to understand about this iconic city is that every borough and neighborhood has its o
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Manhattan Skyline
Manhattan Skyline The skyline of New York City has starred in hundreds of movies, making it one of the most iconic man-made landscapes in the world. And while the former World Trade Center once stood as the defining image of this electric city, today’s landscape has shifted slightly—though it rema
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Yosemite Valley
Yosemite Valley As the hub and undisputed gem of Yosemite National Park, Yosemite Valley is a treasure trove of photographic opportunities: granite precipices and cliffs create sharp contrasts against the lush and fertile land of the valley floor. All of the big names are here: El Capitan, Bridalv
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Pebble Beach
Pebble Beach Pebble Beach is perhaps most famous for the Pebble Beach Golf Links, which, with its views of Carmel Bay and the Pacific Ocean, is amongst the most beautiful in the world and has hosted many world-class golf tournaments, including five U.S. Open Championships. In total, the community
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Carmel Mission
Carmel Mission The Carmel Mission, or San Carlos Borroméo de Carmelo Mission, to give its full name, was originally not in Carmel at all. Father Junipero Serra founded the mission at the Monterey Presidio in 1770, making it the second of California’s missions. It was moved to its current Carmel lo
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Denali National Park
Denali National Park At more than 6 million acres (2.5 million hectares), Denali National Park is a breathtaking wilderness area, which includes North America’s highest mountain. A single road curves 92 miles (148 kilometers) through the heart of the park, leading to off-trail hiking opportunities
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Savannah City Market
Savannah City Market Since the early 1700s, Savannah City Market has been the commercial and social center of historic downtown Savannah. Known locally as the “art and soul” of Savannah, the moniker is a nod toward the numerous artist’s galleries, boutiques, and restaurants that make the City Mark
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Exit Glacier
Exit Glacier Located in the Kenai Fjords National Park, Exit Glacier is the only section of the park accessible by road. The glacier itself is a striking cool blue sheet of ice that comes from the Harding Icefield, and is near to an array of landscapes like rainforest, barren rock, alpine meadows
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Lake Powell
Lake Powell Lake Powell is a reservoir located in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, lying on the border of Arizona and Utah. It is known for its wealth of sandy beaches, sparkling blue water, and red-rock landscapes. It is the second largest man-made reservoir in the United States, measur
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Mt San Jacinto Wilderness State Park
Mt San Jacinto Wilderness State Park The Mount San Jacinto Wilderness State Park is dominated by 10,834-foot (3,250-meter) Mount San Jacinto, Southern California’s second-highest mountain. In summer, miles of hiking tracks wind through the state park wilderness of sub-alpine forests, ferny mountai
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Fells Point & Canton
Fells Point & Canton Cobbled streets and a waterfront setting make Fell’s Point and Canton must-see locations in Baltimore. Fell’s Point’s focus is Market Square, its 18th-century buildings now home to boutiques and restaurants. Historic pubs are a particular feature of this inner-city enclave, nu
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Venice Beach
Venice Beach Southern California’s quintessential bohemian playground, Venice Beach is a haven for artists, New Agers, homeless people, and free spirits of all stripes. This is where Jim Morrison and the Doors lit their fire, where Arnold Schwarzenegger pumped himself to stardom, and where Julia R
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Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park Colorado is synonymous with the Rocky Mountains, and the activities and beauty of the Rockies comes together at Rocky Mountain National Park. More than 350 miles (563 km) of hiking trails wind through the park, with wildlife-spotting opportunities including elk, bighor
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Waipio Valley
Waipio Valley Forming a deep natural amphitheater, washed by the sea and waterfalls, the Big Island’s Waipio Valley is a natural wonderland of flowering rainforest and hiking trails. Cliffs thousands of feet high line the famously steep valley, and waterfalls course their way down to the vall
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Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park Located primarily in Wyoming, though parts of it extend into Montana and Idaho, Yellowstone is considered the first National Park in the world. Established by an act of Congress and then President Ulysses S. Grant in 1872, Yellowstone is famous for its wildlife and geothe
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Columbia River Gorge
Columbia River Gorge About 16 miles east of Portland, the Columbia River Gorge stretches from Troutdale to Biggs on the Oregon side, and from Vancouver to Maryhill on the Washington side. An 80-mile canyon ranging from sea level to 4,000 feet, this National Scenic Area separates the two states in
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Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park A park that was actually established twice (the original 1929 park was formed to protect the mountain peaks and the lakes near the base; much of the adjacent valley floor was included in the boundaries established in 1950), Grand Teton Park encompasses approximately 310,0
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