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Attraction of the Week: Tucson’s Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures

Here’s a unique museum to add to your Southwestern bucket list: the Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures in Tucson, Arizona. While Tucson is most well known for the stately Saguaro cactus, amazing hiking trails, and authentic Mexican food, a number of unique museums can also be explored. ...

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Attraction of the Week: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Tucson offers a number of attractions for those interested in learning more about the uniqueness of the Sonoran Desert. The wettest desert in North America is surprisingly home to an interesting mix of plant and animal life including the fascinating Saguaro cactus, which is only found within the ...

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Attraction of the Week: Reid Park Zoo in Tucson

Reid Park Zoo is a small 24 acre non-profit zoo in Tucson, Arizona. Although quite small, the zoo still houses over 250 animals including several endangered species such as the Gibbon and the Andean Bear. The landscaping is gorgeous, and surprisingly, there is ample shade for a desert environment. ...

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Attraction of the Week: Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park, named as so after the amazing plant found exclusively in the Sonoran Desert, is one of the country’s most unique national treasures. This massive 91,000 acre desert wonderland, spread out between 2 districts on opposing sides of Tucson, is a must-see for anyone ...

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Attraction of the Week: The Eiffel Tower Experience in Vegas

The hottest new attraction in Vegas nowadays is the Linq High Roller, which at 550 feet tall, stands as the world’s tallest observation wheel. Not surprisingly, this popular Strip attraction offers the top views in town, albeit at a high price -$35 per person! A cheaper alternative which ...

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Attraction of the Week: Wupatki National Monument

Navajo Nation, which comprises the Northeastern portion of Arizona, Southeastern Utah, and Northwestern New Mexico, is the largest Native American reservation in the country. As the area covers a massive 27,000 square mile land area within these states, it is not surprising that there are a ...

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Attraction of the Week: Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence

Surprisingly, the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence is considered to be the best zoo in the Greater Boston region. Even though Boston is the bigger city with the bigger amenities, Providence’s zoo gets most of the attention. Providence is an overlooked small city, most well-known ...

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Attraction of the Week: Tonto Natural Bridge State Park

Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, home to the world’s largest travertine bridge, is one of the most unusual and mesmerizing parks I’ve encountered out West. Located in between the tiny central Arizona towns of Pine and Payson, this breathtaking natural wonder is an easy day trip from ...

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Attraction of the Week: The Wildlife Habitat at The Flamingo in Vegas

One of the most relaxing things to do while in Vegas, which many visitors unfortunately are unaware of, is to take a stroll through the Wildlife Habitat at The Flamingo Resort. The grounds of the Strip’s oldest resort are elaborately landscaped with all sorts of lush tropical plants. A ...

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Attraction of the Week: Out of Africa Wildlife Park

Out of Africa Wildlife Park is a unique wildlife safari park in the middle of the desert. The main draw here is a safari ride which gives visitors the unique opportunity to get an up close look at all sorts of exotic wildlife that you would typically see on a real safari ride. Seeing zebras, ...

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