Most Visited US Attractions
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- 09.23.09
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Defining popularity is tricky business (just ask that high school computer nerd, now a multi-millionaire married to a supermodel). But America’s most visited attractions have stood the test of time, ranking in the top ten for the past several years.
New Routes for Disney Cruises
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- 09.14.09
By Danielle Contray September 14, 2009 Looks like Mickey, Minnie and friends should invest in some warm parkas. Disney Cruise lines just announced a brand new Alaska itinerary for the 2,400-passenger Disney Wonder, USA Today reports. The cruise will
America's Famous Hometowns
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- 09.06.09
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What could be more American than a world-famous celebrity? This holiday season, why not take a break to visit the town where one of your idols grew up? In some cases, devoted fans can even stand in the exact spot where their heroes came into the world.
Labor Day: Excuses to Get Away
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- 09.02.09
Labor Day is fast approaching which means that if you don't already have plans, it's time to make some. We teamed up with our friends at
Must-Snaps: America's Most Photographed Landmarks
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- 08.27.09
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In the age of digital cameras, a vacation just isn't a vacation without a little photographic evidence. Have you ever stopped to wonder how many times the Lincoln Memorial or the Golden Gate Bridge has served as the backdrop for tourist photos? Scientists
What We Missed: User's Favorite Natural Wonders
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- 08.21.09
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Earlier this month, we featured some of America's most
Most Original City Views
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- 08.19.09
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For decades, the best city views were usually from a stuffy revolving restaurant atop a skyscraping hotel or office building. But now you don’t have to drink in overpriced cocktails along with panoramic vistas (unless you want to). Check out our list
Secret Wonders: Little-Known National Parks
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- 08.14.09
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When the President recently signed the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, two million acres were added to existing parks and wilderness areas in nine states, and 1,000 miles of rivers came under protection. The U.S. has always led the way in
America's 10 Best Views
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- 07.24.09
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Consider America’s diverse landscapes— from the cypress-strewn swamps of Florida to the groaning glaciers of Alaska, and from the lobster-riddled nooks of Maine’s rocky coast to the alien lava fields of Hawaii. Few countries can boast the range
Top 10 Underrated Amusement Parks
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- 07.21.09
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Think it's lonely at the top? Not when it comes to America's theme parks. The Magic Kingdom in Orlando was the most-visited theme park in the United States in 2008, with a whopping 17 million visitors in the house of mouse. The smaller and original Disneyland