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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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Foley, Alabama: A Charming Town Near the Gulf Coast

Foley, a small Alabama town with a population around 22,000, is located just a half hour away from the white sand beaches of Gulf Shores. However, the town of Foley maintains that classic small town Southern charm. Even though it is located within close proximity to the touristy beach areas, the ...

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15 Budget Friendly Spring Vacation Destinations

Spring is one of the best times to take a vacation. Unlike the peak summer season, planning a getaway during the less hectic spring season typically brings forth many great benefits, namely hotel and transportation savings, attractive cooler weather, along with fewer crowds. Plus, many summer and ...

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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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10 Great Allergy Friendly Restaurants in Orlando

Orlando, the theme park capital of the world, recently rated the number one fast food capital of the US. This comes at no surprise as fast food is often the most convenient option when you are on vacation. A packed itinerary consisting of running around to the various theme parks often leaves no ...

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10 Fun Things to do at Disney Springs

Disney Springs is one of the many great entertainment destinations in Orlando. Being located just a 10-15 min drive from the Walt Disney World theme parks makes it a top choice for post park fun. Additionally, if staying at a WDW resort, you receive complimentary transport.  Even if you are ...

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