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20 Free & Fantastic Things to Do in the Greater Boston Area

Founded in 1630, Boston is one of America’s oldest & most influential cities. For history buffs, there is no better destination. Home to The Freedom Trail, gorgeous old architecture, and numerous notable landmarks, the city is rich in historical significance. Boston is a great city to ...

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Sawgrass Lake Park: A Quiet, Shady Escape in St. Petersburg, Florida

While St. Petersburg is most well-known for its’ proximity to some of the highest rated beaches in the country, it is also home to many wonderful parks and preserves. SawGrass Lake is a great escape during the hot, humid summer months as the trails here are short and considerably shady. A ...

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Upper Tampa Bay Trail: An Urban Oasis in Suburban Tampa

The Upper Tampa Bay Trail is one of the best multi purpose paved paths I have come across in the Tampa Bay region thus far. The 7.5 mile path is a nice distance for a weekend morning bike ride – not too much, but enough for a great workout! Because it is such a fast, […]

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Great Summertime Fun: Eagle Lake Park in Suburban Tampa

Largo, Florida is the 3rd largest city in Pinellas County, one of the most dense counties in Florida. As you can imagine, this area is very congested with endless strip malls and housing developments. Fortunately, there is a small oasis called Eagle Lake Park. This small local park is a fantastic ...

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Walkway Over the Hudson: The Longest Elevated Pedestrian Bridge

At 1.28 miles long, New York’s Walkway Over the Hudson comes in as the longest elevated pedestrian bridge in the world. This attraction is relatively new, having just opened in 2009. In its’ first year, the walkway received more than 3 times its’ predicted traffic. It continues ...

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Running with a View: 19 Fantastic Paths!

We all know that running is one of the best workouts. Not only does it provide you with a full body workout, but it also offers a chance to escape your daily life and boring routine at the gym. Running in a natural setting allows you to connect with nature and enjoy life away from […]

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A Quiet, Scenic Ride around Flatwoods Park in New Tampa

Flatwoods Park, located in Hillsborough County, is a little nature oasis amidst the Tampa Bay suburban congestion. When you are at Flatwoods, you feel like you are out in the wilderness. The park is very quiet with a very rustic wilderness vibe, not really found at many other parks in the region. ...

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Things to Do & See Along The Tampa Riverwalk

A relaxing stroll along Downtown Tampa’s 2 mile Riverwalk is the perfect opportunity to take in all the major sights of Tampa. The quiet pedestrian path follows the beautiful Hillsborough River. Along the way, you will pass many of Tampa’s top attractions including art museums and ...

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The World’s Longest Continuous Sidewalk: Tampa’s Bayshore Blvd.

Tampa is most known its’ top notch tourist attractions including Busch Gardens, Zoo Tampa, and The Florida Aquarium. In addition to these well known entertainment options, the Tampa Bay area is home to several popular sports teams: the Tampa Buccaneers, the Tampa Bay Rays, and the Tampa Bay ...

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8 Beautiful Hiking Areas Near Boston

No matter where you travel within Massachusetts, you are bound to come across a fantastic park. Massachusetts is home to so many gorgeous parks -too many to count! Year-round recreation, from hiking and biking in the spring and summer months, to cross country skiing in the winter months, await you ...

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