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Museums in Los Angeles

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At first you may not think of Los Angeles as a place to visit if you want to bone up on your history and explore a large variety of museums, but remember this city is steeped in its own history and reveres its stars in ways that perhaps no other city does. Los Angeles is [...]

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Museums in London

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London is the capital of both England and the United Kingdom and has a history of influence and power that reaches back more than two thousand years. It’s no doubt then that a city with as much history as London is full of incredible museums that house relics of the past. The list of London [...]

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Museums in Berlin

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It’s almost hard to fathom, but the city of Berlin is home to more than 170 museums and collections and they offer a foray into virtually every area of art and history. With this in mind it seems as though any trip should be punctuated with trips to a variety of museums that would enhance [...]

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Museums in Las Vegas

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When you think of Las Vegas you think of gambling, showgirls, casinos, Cirque du Soleil, drinking and hookers. But Las Vegas actually has lot more to offer the culturally minded soul as the city is full of museums that range from the standard natural history museum to a pinball museum and everything in between. The [...]

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Museums in Detroit

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Detroit was founded in 1701 and due to its convenient location became a major port city for the Midwest. Detroit is probably most noted for its contributions to the automobile industry and to Motown, but the city has branches that reach much further and encompass many areas you might not have imagined. A tour of [...]

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Museums in Cleveland

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Cleveland is an incredible city with a storied past so it’s no wonder that Cleveland and the surrounding area is rife with museums for just about everything you could ever want to explore and some things you may have not known you wanted to explore until you visited.

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Art Galleries and Museums in Philadelphia

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If you’re looking for a city that is chock full of art galleries and museums then Philadelphia hits that nail right on the head. You could spend months trying to take in all the Philadelphia art galleries and museums have to offer and probably still have a list of things to see. We’ll hit some [...]

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Museums in Houston

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For a big blast of museums, the Houston Museum District is an area with a radius of 1.5 miles from the Mecom Fountain. This museum district is packed with 18 museums (although some of them don’t fall into a traditional museum category) which give visitors a taste of art, science, and education in a variety [...]

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Museums in Atlanta

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Atlanta is steeped deep in American history. In fact, most of us think of the Civil War when the history of this large capital city of Georgia is brought to mind. It’s true that during that war Atlanta served as a crucial railway and military supply hub. In 1864, it was invaded by the Union [...]

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Sightseeing in Dallas

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A trip to Dallas is sure to leave you fueled with the energy of this big southern city. Only the third largest city in Texas, Dallas is also the ninth largest city in the United States; what can I say, the grow them bigger in Texas. Founded in 1841, Dallas was formally incorporated as a [...]

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National Aquarium in Baltimore

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The National Aquarium in Baltimore, otherwise known as the Baltimore Aquarium is the area’s most popular attraction. The National Aquarium Institute runs the organization as a non-profit group and vows to inspire people to enjoy, respect, and protect the aquatic world. They do this through pioneering science, conservation, and educational programming as they delve into [...]

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Museums in Dallas

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Believe it or not, the city of Dallas is just rife with cultural and educational museums that offer visitors a chance to explore the way the world was, the way it can be and the beauty that exists within it. Use the following guide to find a Dallas museum that will give you the experience [...]

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Art Galleries and Museums in Baltimore

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Baltimore is a great city to visit and a delightful treat for visitors who are interested in finding a bit more culture. There a numerous art galleries and museums in Baltimore for people with almost every interest. Use the following guide of art galleries and museums in Baltimore to find exactly what you’re looking for

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Museums in Toronto

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There is a lot to do in Toronto, and if you do not visit at least a few museums while in the area you are making a big mistake. When it comes to museums, Toronto does not lack in any area. In fact, anybody interested in visiting the best museums in the world is well [...]

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Sightseeing in Tampa

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With 165 parks and beaches within the city limits of Tampa, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the temperate climate, sea air and sand between your toes. You’re not likely to miss a meal with the multitude of fine dining options before or after enjoying the exciting nightlife or fun attractions. There are also many sightseeing opportunities [...]

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Museums in Vancouver Canada

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As Canada’s third largest city, Vancouver sits on the west coast of British Columbia. If you are a sports fan, you’re familiar with the Canucks and the BC Lions. And you may already know that it’s one of the cleanest cities in the world. But, perhaps you didn’t know about the many museums that keep [...]

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Museums in Nashville

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Nashville is the country music capital, therefore, your first stop on a tour of this city’s museums would have to be the Country Music Hall of Fame. After you’ve engrossed yourself in costumes, photographs, instruments and memorabilia of the top country singers of this century and the last, you will be excited to know there’s [...]

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Museums in Miami

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Miami is probably best known for South Beach where topless sunbathing is the norm and art deco architectural style is prevalent. It’s also renowned for its diverse ethic backgrounds and wild parties, but Miami has a lot more to offer tourists and locals, especially in the way of museums. Pretty much every topic you’d like [...]

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Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum in Las Vegas

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It seems only fitting in Las Vegas to be able to putt with Tiger Woods, shoot a scene with Cameron Diaz, and marry George Clooney all in one location. In fact, all of that is possible–sort of–and more at Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum, located inside the Venetian Hotel and Casino along the Las Vegas Strip.

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Amsterdam Museums

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Amsterdam is an amazing capital city in the Netherlands that people go to visit for a variety of different reasons. Many travelers go here to experience the permissive lifestyle of a city with a world-renowned Red Light District and a liberal stance on the use of recreational drugs. However, a majority of the people who [...]

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Art Galleries in Rome

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A person who is interested in the history of art can best explore that history by going to the major cities which have been important to art movements over time. There is arguably no better city in the world to experience that type of travel than the city of Rome. There are numerous art museums [...]

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Museums in Philadelphia

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Philadelphia is a city which is rich with history but which is also on the cutting edge of the most modern trends in America today. Filled with landmarks dating back to the American Revolution and earlier, Philadelphia is certainly a place where you can go to see what America was like when it was young. [...]

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Museums in New York City

The museums of New York City are famous around the world. Everyone knows that The Met is where you go to see art (unless you want to be edgy and going to the MoMA). And there are leading museums throughout New York City which cater to history, science and exhibits for children. There are also [...]

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Visiting the Louvre

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You could spend a month in the Louvre and not even scratch the surface of the museum’s collection of 35,000 works of art. Most of us don’t have the time for that, so here’s how to get the most from your visit without getting overstimulated.
Buy a museum pass
With the museum pass, there’s no admission charge, [...]

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Top Landmarks in Rome

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You are probably only going to get a handful of opportunities to visit Rome. That’s if you are lucky; many Rome travelers are there for their first and only experience of this magnificent ancient city. Because of this, Rome travelers are particularly keen on trying to see all of the top landmarks that they can [...]

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Museums in Chicago

Chicago is known as The Windy City for a reason. It’s not always pleasant to be outside in Chicago but that doesn’t deter many people from visiting the area, even during the winter when the cold is harsh. If you find yourself spending a vacation in Chicago on a day that it’s just not nice [...]

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Orlando’s Gatorland

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Sure, Orlando’s major theme parks are fun, but when in Central Florida, make sure to allow time to visit some of the lesser-known attractions in the area, such as . This 110-acre wildlife preserve is located midway between Orlando and Kissimmee and features thousands of alligators and crocodiles as well as other animal and plant [...]

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Harley-Davidson to open museum

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If you hear the word “hog” and don’t automatically think of a farm and squealing pigs, then you’re probably long overdue for a trip to hog heaven. The Harley-Davidson headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin has been home to the hearts of millions of motorcycle enthusiasts for decades but a new home will open this year.

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