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Re: Willis Tower and Our Skydeck Experience—Chicago
I haven't been on this one, but I have gone to a few, including Empire State and the old World Trade Center in NY. I always enjoy the view, but if there's an open observation area, I find myself with small chills and odd feelings in my legs as if I were going to fall...no matter how secure it is! So for me, it's the view plus a thrill ride!
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Re: Willis Tower and Our Skydeck Experience—Chicago
I've been to the Hancock tower in Chicago, but not the Sears tower (I like that name better to). The views sure are spectacular. As for me, I'll admire the view without going into the skybox, thank you very much!
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July 18, 2017: Marblehead Lighthouse, Ohio
The oldest lighthouse on the Great Lakes, Marblehead is surrounded by picnic areas and features a Lifesaving Station museum.
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July 4, 2017: Kelleys Island, Ohio
Marilyn Jones takes a laid-back break on an Ohio Island.
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Top Long Distance Hiking Trails in the USA
Like to go for a long distance walk? Then Brian Bradshaw has just the post for you. Check out some of these beautiful (and challenging) hikes!
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Veteran fliers: Planes with a long history
Airliners have a longer life than you might think. Meet some of the oldest in service and why they're still flying.
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Fear and Loving It: New roller coasters coming
New roller coasters to debut next year with twisting, turning, floating, dropping and scaring to spare for those who love them.
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Is your airport bin clean enough? Maybe not.
A hospital and tech company team up to save the world from a danger most of us didn't know existed.
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Luray Valley Museum, Virginia
George G takes us on a tour of the museum that was the site for last week's Where In The World puzzle.
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A Vivid View of Theaters Past
Time ravages great beauties and sometimes restores them. Marilyn Jones shares with us a book that chronicles some astonishing recent examples.
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Nature and History: Great Falls of the Potomac
The Potomac River's spectacular falls just north of Washington are a pleasant visit, and the scene of important American history.
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When the hotel IS the destination...
Two aspiring humorists win a stay-in prize—two weeks in a posh hotel with nothing to do but write and call room service
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Huntingdon, Pennsylvania: Peaceful Holiday Getaway
Stephanie explores the historic treasures of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, including fantastic car and antique collections.
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Small Brooklyn: Three small but fascinating museums
Jonathan L takes us on a tour of some of Brooklyn's small and quirky museums.
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Best states for an American Road Trip
One of the most popular travel activities in the United States is to go on a road trip. It makes economic sense for American residents to pack up their cars, load the kids and head off to a national park or to visit family. But the...
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A Day in Rouen, France
Normandy's capital, with much more to offer than Joan of Arc and the much-painted cathedral.
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China readies its first National Park
China is preparing to open its first national park, a huge area that includes the headwaters of several important rivers.
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There's nothing like a road trip
Travel writer Marilyn Jones takes us along on a road trip, and test-drives a new car.
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Back Alleys and Lanes of Georgetown
Everyone is familiar with Washington DC's fabulous monuments and museums. GeorgeG takes us on a walk through the side streets and quiet beautiful neighborhoods of Georgetown.
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Shunpiking Through Northern Pennsylvania
Taking a road trip is one of Jonathan L's favorite things...and he loves to “shunpike,” taking the smaller highways instead of the interstates
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Shunpiking Through Northern Ohio
Continuing his off-the-Interstates trip to Minnesota, Jonathan L stops to see the sights of northern Ohio.
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The Huntington, Los Angeles (Where Gumbo Was)
At once one of the world's great botanical gardens, a great art museum, and an outstanding research library...it's hard to call it more than just "The Huntington."
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Walking across the Ohio: Big Four Bridge, Louisville
Once the mainline for trains crossing the Ohio River, this 1895 truss bridge is now for pedestrians and cyclists, including Jonathan L.
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Willis Tower and Our Skydeck Experience—Chicago
A visit to Chicago's tallest building, with its spectacular new glass features, with Samantha.
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Celebrate Kentucky History in Danville
Local history with national connection is the thread of this report by Jonathan L
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July 3, 2016 - Packard Factory, Akron, Ohio
On a road trip I happened upon a classic car show in the parking lot outside the Packard Museum in Akron Ohio
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Amtrak's new Acelas take shape
Amtrak's next generation of Acela trains will be more comfortable, but only a bit faster, when they debut in 2021.
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Vail Resort buys more ski mountains
Vail Resorts, already the biggest North American ski operator, is swallowing up 17 more ski areas.
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History, Mystery, Art and More in Boonsboro and Beyond
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares some of the sights and activities in historic Boonsboro, Maryland, which she recently visited.
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Southwest cuts routes to add Hawaii flights
Southwest cuts less-profitable routes from non-stop schedule to use the planes on other routes, including its growing Hawaii franchise.
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Top 12 Blogs For Travel Bloggers
This is a list of creative travel blogs that I read and follow. They are written by independent travel writers, the list include those that I consider as heavy-weights in travel blogging. These bloggers are associated with large travel sites/blogs but their focus is on living a unique life (getting to see the world around them) and be an insightful writers. All of them are fun and inspirational to read. Blog: Everything-Everywhere Writer: Gary Arndt Gary has been on the road since 2007 as a...
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Four Days in Columbus, Ohio
From its famous zoo to an old German village, Stephanie Kalina-Metzger has excellent suggestions for spending some time in historic Columbus.
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Mariners' Museum: Naval history in Newport News, VA
Jonathan L takes us on a tour of the national maritime museum in Newport News VA
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U.S. river cruising growing fast
The formerly sleepy U.S. river cruise industry has become a significant factor in U.S. tourism.
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An "Odd Duck" Built by an Eccentric Shoe Wizard
Stephanie visits a one-of-a-kind building put up by a one-of-a-kind man.
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Ohio offers help to 'Find It Here'
From baseball history, space celebrations to improved state and national parks, Ohio is putting on quite a spread for visitors.
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Where in the World was Gumbo? #25 - Milwaukee WI
And we have a winner! Port Moresby correctly identified Gumbo as visiting the Michigan Ave. Bridge in Milwaukee WI. Last summer I went to Milwaukee to visit one of my daughters. While there we took a cruise on the Milwaukee River and out onto Lake...
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Lake Havasu Lighthouse Replicas - Part 1 of 3
Lake Havasu, Arizona has become “the city with most lighthouses in America,” thanks to its collection of 1/3 scale lighthouses from everywhere.
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Duquesne Incline on Mount Washington, Pittsburgh
George G shares a fascinating history of his home city of Pittsburgh, and the funicular ride that allows wonderful views of the city.
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U.S. river cruises: growth and merger
A merger and new ship styles mark the growth of North American river cruising.
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Aug. 21, 2018: Lanier Mansion, Madison, IN
Marilyn Jones shares her visit to the 'crown jewel' of Madison, Indian's historic district.
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Oct. 16, 2018: Schroeder Saddletree Factory Museum
Join Marilyn Jones on a trip down memory lane and a lesson in ingenuity.
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Oct. 2, 2018: Ottawa Wildlife Refuge, Ohio
In Northern Ohio, Marilyn Jones stops to visit a beautiful, and free, attraction.
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Ohio road trip: 144 miles of art
Aimed at drawing people off the interstate and into the towns and villages of Ohio, it's the world's longest outdoor gallery.
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Metropolis, Illinois: A 'Super' destination
Join Marilyn Jones on a flying visit to Superman's official home town.
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Re: FIFA's football museum flops, will close
To be fair, from our side of the Atlantic, Zurich doesn't look like such a bad location, since it's the home of FIFA, and has good rail and air connections to everywhere else. That seems to work for our Football Hall of Fame (Canton, Ohio), the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. Well, Cleveland's a real city...but not near any of the 'capitals' of rock! I think what really killed this one is that it was so overbuilt, overplanned...
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Re: Where in the World is Travelgumbo (#151)
Well, just about when I had decided that the building was in the Old Northwest (Ohio, Indiana), along comes this clue and I'm lost!