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1. Haskell Free Library & Opera House
Derby Line, VT 05830
(802) 873-3022
Categories:
Performing Arts,
Landmarks & Historical Buildings,
Libraries
How cool is this place? Stuck in two tiny towns and split by an international border, this special little spot was a real treat to stumble upon on my road trip through the North East and Canada.
The Haskell is not unique because it's a library and an…More »
2. Reverence
I'm a lover of the hard to find on my trips across the states, and this was something I'd read about in my art history classes but never dreamed I'm stumble across on my journey up to Canada. It's quite a sight to see - two giant whale's tails…More »
3. Spiral Jetty
The Spiral Jetty isn't your typical piece of art. First off, there is no real street address, just a series of directions that include "turn right at the rusted Ford truck." Not even kidding. In fact, you should gas up before you come here and don't…More »
4. Festival de Montgolfières de Gatineau
I accidentally wound up in Gatineau around the time of the Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival. I remembered reading a quick blurb about it being one of the largest hot air balloon festivals in the world (if not THE largest) so my boyfriend and I…More »
5. Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 239-0512
Categories:
Parks,
Venues & Event Spaces
Neighbourhood: Balboa Park
This is everything a park should be.
Amphitheater with ample seating and fun shows? Check.
Beautiful paths full of various flowers and plants? Check.
Great restaurants with equally great atmospheres? Check.
Plenty of museums, architecture, and history to…More »
6. BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Temple
This is an amazing place. It certainly sticks out in the middle of the suburbs and strip malls off the street, but it's far from being an eyesore.
I came here with a group on a Sunday for the prayer ritual and then a short guided tour including an…More »
7. Children's Pool
Took me a while to find this - I've always known it as "Seal Rock" and not Children's Pool!
Every year I come to California, I make it a point to come here. It's such a beautiful place and the beach is covered in seals! If there's a space on the shore…More »
8. Wren's Nest House Museum
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 753-7735
Category:
Museums
Neighbourhood: West End
I cannot believe I forgot about this place. I spent every summer here as a child, going on field trip after field trip and never getting enough of the stories and history. It's engaging for children and there's plenty for adults to learn as well.…More »
9. Pearl Street Mall
Oh Pearl, you never cease to amaze me with how awesome you are for people-watching. You really can make an entire day of doing nothing but setting up camp near a musician you enjoy and watch people stroll along the brick. In the summer, you're…More »
10. Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls, NY 14302
(716) 278-0337
Categories:
Parks,
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
I begged my friend to take me here the first time I came to visit, but some things happened and we weren't able to come. On my second trip to Buffalo, it's one of the first things we did... while it was pouring down snow and super chilly. Yet it was…More »
11. Booth Western Art Museum
Like the other reviews, I thought my grandparents were bonkers asking me to go to this museum with them. Westerns? Me? All I know about Clint Eastwood is what I learned from watching the Bird Cage, and trust me, that ain't much.
I piled in the car…More »
12. Clines Corners Retail Center Llc
City girl, born and raised. Never really experienced a vast open drive of nothingness until my road trip from Atlanta to San Diego. I don't care if Clines Corners is a tourist trap, it was like a breath of fresh air in a sea of sand! My friend and I…More »
13. Letchworth State Park
Castile, NY 14427
(585) 493-2622
Categories:
Restaurants,
Hiking,
Local Flavor,
Parks
This place was incredible. I'm surprised there are so few reviews!
The park is called Grand Canyon of the East. It's certainly not arid, red, or big in terms of the gorge, but is it ever impressive. A giant waterfall typically yields spectacular…More »
14. Captain Dave's Dolphin & Whale Safari
I went in July of 2009 and wow, incredible ride. We were on the verge of disappointment but our boat captain was determined to find more than a few small dolphin pods for us. Extending our ride by nearly half an hour, he finally struck gold. A mother…More »
15. Helen Tubing
I've been doing this since I've been living in Georgia. In other words, all my life. Never realized that made me a partial red neck and that tubing only happens in the South... hey, at least we're having fun!
If you've never been tubing before or…More »
16. Boulder Farmers' Market
Wow. This is what I wish we had in Atlanta. A giant market featuring anything you can imagine, including all sorts of arts, baked goodies, fresh fruits and veggies, all kinds of meats, and even a section for freshly made lunches. While we have a…More »
17. Lake Claire Community Land Trust
This place is truly magical. It's a real community-driven effort to bring a little bit of nature back to the life of the city. It's not a park; it's a place for gardens, picnics, and drum circles. In fact, the drum circle is probably one of the most…More »
18. Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington, VA 22211
(877) 907-8585
Such an incredible place. Close friends have mine have a grandparent buried here, so there was already a sense of connection for me (I'm like an adopted sister to them), but it was amazing to see how quiet and peaceful it was. The Tomb of the Unknown…More »
19. Marine Corps War Memorial
After walking all through Arlington, my mom and I thought we'd see this monument as well since we were in the area. It looks so small from far away, but it's actually VERY large! It's not too far of a hike, but if you've already walked through much…More »
20. Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach
An absolute must.
Sure, it's not $5 paintings sold on the street or jewelry crafted by your best friend. Those have their places, but not here. Here is where some of the best of the best compete for a spot to show their work. Every piece that hangs in…More »
21. Fox Theatre
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 881-2100
Categories:
Performing Arts,
Music Venues
Neighbourhood: Midtown
What can I say about the Fox that probably hasn't been said already?
This is a great spot to catch a traveling broadway play, host a party/prom, or watch a current movie with stars twinkling overhead. From yearly performances of the Nutcracker ballet…More »
22. Old Jail Museum
History? Check. Volunteer full of information at the door? Check. Haunted? ... Check...
My friends thought it would be nice to give us a sliver of history in the area so we headed over to the old jail. The volunteer inside gave my boyfriend and I the…More »
23. Amy's Place
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 832-6666
Categories:
Diners,
Vegetarian
Neighbourhood: Main Street
This place was delicious, oh my gosh! It doesn't matter if you eat meat or don't, there's something here for everyone. Best of all, it's dirt cheap! I ate here twice for $12 TOTAL. And I had to-go boxes both times. Yuuuum.
I can highly recommend the…More »
24. Death Valley National Park
I love all national parks for their beauty and lack of suburbs, but damn, Death Valley... you hot!
Seriously. I thought Georgia humid summers were bad and I could handle the dry summer heat of the west. Well, I was right up until my road trip cut…More »
25. Frick Collection
I had no idea this was even here, but my art-loving grandparents - and former New Yorkers - told me I had to find this place. As an art major, it felt like my pilgrimage and a must do lest I disappoint the family.
The outside alone was large and…More »
26. The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
The Copper is my new lover. No really, there's proof in an incriminating photo of me kissing a bottle of the stuff. It's delicious, so much so that the boy got a bottle to take back home with us. I also tried another "very hoppy" version, which…More »
27. U.S. National Whitewater Center
Charlotte, NC 28214
(704) 391-3900
Categories:
Bike Rentals,
Rafting/Kayaking,
Hiking
Hold on a second. You mean for $49 I can go white water rafting, kayaking, mountain biking, zip lining, attempt a ropes course suspended in the air, hike, and rock climb?
Talk about amazing value for a full day of fun!
This place is pretty amazing, and…More »
28. Museum of Modern Art
I love visiting this museum! It's funky, it's new, it's unique. They get in some fun traveling exhibits as well as providing patrons with some famous pieces owned by the MOMA. Starry Night is the highlight here for me, though it seems to be released…More »
29. Your Dekalb Farmers Market
Assuming I have the ability and strength to battle the crowds here, this is one of my absolute favorite places to shop for groceries. I've been coming here for years with my family, and it's always a treat to get to go - just don't forget your helmet…More »
30. McKay Used Books
Why do we not have something like this in Atlanta?!
This place is nothing short of amazing. Rows and rows of all kinds of books, DVDs, CDs, and records (even VHS/cassette tapes). I wound up purchasing quite a few... so many I had to buy an extra bag…More »
31. Barcade
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 302-6464
I had to come here the moment I heard about it. I think my trip to NYC revolved partially around seeing this place with my own eyes. Beer AND arcade games? The socialite in me died a little and that inner geek came flying out. I played so many rounds…More »
32. Samuel Adams Brewery
Boston, MA 02130
(617) 368-5080
Wait, it's a 5 minute walk from my friend's house? +1. Holy crap, it's FREE?! +5000. ............ I get three full pitchers of beer to be divided among four people (aka 3 full glasses of FREE beer)? +Infinity.
In other words, this place is not only…More »
33. Cliff Walk
I loooooooooved this. Did not walk the entire thing, but did 3/4 mile of it (I guess 1.5 miles total if you count walking in and walking back). It was a nice cool day and I loved the views, the flora, the backsides of the mansions (I may not be able…More »
34. Capt Bill's Whale Watching & Deep Sea Fishing
Friends of mine take a yearly trip with Capt Bill's, and when the opportunity came up to take the boy and his mom on a trip to see the whales, I gave my friends' glowing review of this company and hoped I wouldn't be eating my words.
Lucky for me -…More »
35. Rose Bowl Flea Market
Pasadena, CA 91103
(323) 560-7469
Categories:
Used, Vintage & Consignment,
Thrift Stores
Neighbourhood: Pasadena
I've helped work this one a number of times when I visit California and it's by far my favorite swap. There is SO MUCH STUFF. Tons of stuff and tons of people (and often tons of heat), but it's so worth it! You could spend hours digging through…More »
36. Tanglewood
Gorgeous, gorgeous place. The setting up in the Berkshires is beautiful, and I can only imagine how spring and autumn concerts here must look! Speaking of concerts, that amphitheater is incredible on the acoustics and seating. I was fortunate enough…More »
37. The Flume Gorge
It's a little expensive at $13 (or $24 if you pay to do this and the tramway up the road) but very well worth the cash. And normally I don't like expensive things that should be relatively free. You can tell that every dollar goes back into…More »
38. Davis Mega Maze
This maze was pretty incredible. It changes not only every year with the theme, but can "change" over the course of the day (for the daily changes, they use "do not enter" signs). If you actually spend time doing the various challenges or trying to…More »
39. Herndon Home
I was very impressed with this tour, though I'm sad to say that the home keeps getting caught up in bitter battles with the city over the land. Once again, Atlanta keeps trying to tear down the history and hide under a growing number of condos... So…More »
40. Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum
Every summer, when school was out and the air was getting to be muggy and hot, my daycare would load up the vans with us kids and take us to the Cyclorama. It was a fun day out in Grant Park, a chance for us to run around freely without the…More »
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