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Attraction of the Week: Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta

Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta commemorates the 1996 Olympic Games. Who could forget the iconic (and tragic) Olympics? 1996 marked the 100 year anniversary of the first Olympics held in Athens, Greece. It’s hard to believe that events which are widely popular today like Beach Volleyball ...

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Attraction of the Week: Charleston, SC Historic Downtown District

Charleston is home to one of the largest historic districts, one that is rich in history, cultural attractions, and amazing architecture. Tourists come from all over the world to photograph the gorgeous colorful buildings, explore the various museums, tour plantations & mansions, and learn ...

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Attraction of the Week: Tom’s Creek Falls in the Pisgah National Forest

Tom’s Creek Falls is a spectacular 60 foot, 2 tiered waterfall in the beautiful Pisgah National Forest. North Carolina offers no shortage of stunning waterfalls. The Western North Carolina region alone is home to 100’s of jaw dropping waterfalls, with Transylvania County being home to ...

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Attraction of the Week: The National Gingerbread Competition at the Omni Grove Park Inn

At one point or another, we have all probably attempted to create the perfect gingerbread house only to end up with a crumpled disaster. Unfortunately, the image of the perfect looking gingerbread house featured on those kits is far from reality, with it being near impossible to recreate. ...

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Attraction of the Week: Winterfest at Carowinds

Winterfest at Carowinds is one of the premier holiday events in North Carolina. Carowinds is a large amusement park located on the border of North and South Carolina. The park opened in March of 1973 as the idea of Charlotte businessman Earl Hall. After an inspiring trip to Disneyland in 1956, ...

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Attraction of the Week: Reunion Tower in Dallas

Dallas is most well-known for being home to “America’s Team” The Cowboys, amazing employment opportunities, and Dealey Plaza: site of the JFK assassination. One other thing comes automatically to mind and that is endless suburbia. While the city frequently ranks amongst the ...

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Attraction of the Week: City of Rocks

City of Rocks, a surreal geologic wonder in Southwestern New Mexico, is one to add to your bucket list of oddball roadside attractions. Seemingly popping out in the midst of nowhere in New Mexico’s isolated desert stand the grand towering rock formations known today as the City of Rocks. ...

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Attraction of the Week: Enders Falls in Northern Connecticut

Connecticut is home to a number of gorgeous waterfalls, and although most are pretty small, the majority are located in picturesque, quaint forest settings. Enders Falls is just 30 feet tall, although the gorgeous natural setting and minimal effort required to see the falls, make it one of the ...

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Attraction of the Week: Boston Common and Public Garden

Anyone who has ever vacationed in Boston knows that you are in for a lot of walking if you plan on exploring all the historic sites downtown. Walking The Freedom Trail & exploring the North End, Beacon Hill, and Newbury Street are all fantastic must-do experiences. However, exploring all of ...

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Attraction of the Week: The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Train

It comes as no surprise that the fantastic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad has been rated as one of the world’s best train rides. The picturesque journey, which starts in the charming ski resort town of Durango and ends in the tiny high altitude town of Silverton, travels ...

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