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Attraction of the Week: The Beautiful Trails at Northern Arizona’s Fort Tuthill County Park

Fort Tuthill is a beautiful 413 acre Northern Arizona park located in Coconino County just outside of Flagstaff. This local gem offers plenty of amenities including tennis, basketball & volleyball courts, an amphitheater, picnic shelters, an adventure course, and several miles of hiking and ...

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Attraction of the Week: The Phoenix Zoo: A Wonderful Zoo with Gorgeous Desert Views & Great Exhibits

The Phoenix Zoo is a wonderful zoo, one of the best I’ve ever visited. It’s the largest non-profit zoo in the country. Large animal enclosures, plenty of landscaping, and gorgeous natural landscapes make this a peaceful place to enjoy a morning stroll. At 125 acres, you will get a ...

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Attraction of the Week: Barton Springs Pool in Austin, Texas

Barton Springs, a collection of 4 different natural springs (together they are the 4th largest in Texas), has been a popular gathering spot for swimming and picnicking since it was founded by Native Americans back in the 1800’s. In 1918, Andrew Zilker donated the land to the City of Austin, ...

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Aliens in Roswell, New Mexico

Roswell, a small city in Southeastern New Mexico, is most well-known for being home to the UFO incident of 1947. Although the alleged crash was 75 miles Northwest of Roswell in the desert, the town is still most frequently associated with UFOs. Over the years, there has been an abundance of ...

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Attraction of the Week: Lady Bird Hike-and-Bike Trail in Austin, Texas

Austin is one of the most beautiful areas of Texas. The city is home to many attractions which will appeal to nature lovers and fitness buffs. Most notably, Lady Bird Lake is a gorgeous downtown lake which provides numerous recreational opportunities for locals and visitors. Whether you feel like ...

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Attraction of the Week: Beaumont Botanical Gardens

Beaumont is a small Texas city located just 30 miles from the Gulf of Mexico and an hour from Houston. The city is most known for its’ unique roadside attractions which include a 135 foot tall alligator in front of Gator Country Adventure Park, a 24 foot Dalmatian spotted hydrant in front of ...

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Attraction of the Week: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Orlando

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, which includes Hogsmeade (Islands of Adventure) andDiagon Alley (Universal Studios) is one of Orlando’s newest and best attractions. Currently, the once in a lifetime experience is available exclusively at Universal Studios Orlando, although plans are ...

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Attraction of the Week: Pensacola Beach on Florida’s Emerald Coast

The Emerald Coast is a beautiful region of Northwestern Florida, one of the more natural and rural areas of the state. The term Emerald Coast refers to the beautiful emerald green waters found along the beaches of the coastal towns in Florida’s panhandle region. Pensacola Beach, Panama City ...

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Attraction of the Week: Silver Springs State Park

Silver Springs State Park, located near Ocala in central Florida, is a unique roadside attraction for anyone traveling through this quaint, rural area of Florida. Silver Springs, which has been attracting visitors since the 1870’s, is Florida’s oldest tourist attraction. The park is ...

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Attraction of the Week: Grandfather Mountain

Located in the beautiful Blue Ridge mountain range in Western North Carolina lies the highest peak on the eastern escarpment of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Grandfather Mountain’s Calloway, sits high at an elevation of 5946 feet. The mountain is conveniently located nearby Boone and Blowing ...

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