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Harvard Bridge and The Charles River Esplanade, Best of Boston

When I’m traveling I love getting to some vantage point where I can see the skyline, the heartbeat of the city. The best place to do that in Boston was from the center of Harvard Bridge [Massachusetts Ave and Beacon … Continue reading

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Chittenango Falls State Park, Central New York

A stunning gem with mighty views, Chittenango Falls State Park [2300 Rathbun Rd, Cazenovia, NY 13035] was a highlight on our road trip through Central New York. This park has the highest rate of return for the smallest amount of effort! … Continue reading

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Stone Quarry Hill Art Park, Central New York

Beauty and creativity, both manmade and natural, Stone Quarry Hill Art Park [3883 Stone Quarry Rd, Cazenovia, NY 13035] is a feast for the eyes. There are four miles of trails to wander, so grab a map and pick your … Continue reading

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Hudson Valley Hike: Breakneck Ridge

Intense rock scrambling, killer views, and a foreboding name: Breakneck Ridge [Intersection of Fair St & Route 9D, Cold Spring, NY – follow 9D and parking will be after the tunnel]. This is a mighty popular trail, and for good … Continue reading

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Best of Thousand Islands: Alexandria Bay

Alexandria Bay, or for those better acquainted, Alex Bay is a bustling little summer town in the Thousand Islands. The theme here is water: boating, fishing, and diving – you’ll find it all and more. On land the main drag … Continue reading

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North-South Lake Escarpment Trail

A trip to North-South Lake was on my bucket list for this summer, and I couldn’t have been happier to complete the escarpment trail – all 10 miles of it [North Lake Road (Rt. 18) and Sc(h)utt Road in Haines … Continue reading

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Best of LA Museums: The Getty

The Getty [1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049] is one of the most fabulous art museums I have ever been to, both inside and out! Entrance is free, but parking will run you $15 – which was worth … Continue reading

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Best of LA Oddball Activities

Venice Beach [1800 Ocean Front Walk Venice, CA 90291] is a famously weird world all its own, and a major LA attraction worth visiting. A fun and free activity here is strolling along the boardwalk and people watching. Street performers, … Continue reading

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Ride the Budapest Eye

A ride on the Budapest Eye [1051 Budapest, Erzsébet tér] can give you a whole new angle on the city, this giant Ferris wheel was built by 15 people in 8 days! Located in Erzsebet Square, right smack in the … Continue reading

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To the top of the Empire State Building!

Another NYC bucket list item can be officially crossed out; I made it to the top of the Empire State Building! Tickets prices are steep at $32 a person, but for me this was a once in a lifetime deal … Continue reading

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