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Art & CultureFood & EatsOutdoor ActivitiesPennsylvania
Witness the Grandeur of Longwood Gardens
by Gabbyby GabbyThe Brandywine River Valley serves as an epicenter for public gardens in the U.S. One of America’s finest is Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Created by Pierre du Pont, …
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FloridaGeorgiaMaineMassachusettsNew YorkNorth CarolinaOn The WaterOutdoor ActivitiesRhode Island
To the Lighthouse: Beacons from Maine to Florida serve as picturesque reminders of the past
by Gabbyby GabbyLighthouses once made the way safer for ships crossing the Atlantic Ocean into East Coast ports. By 1900, the United States had nearly 1,000 of these picturesque beacons. Since then, …
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Family FriendlyHistoric Destinations & MuseumsMassachusettsOn The WaterOutdoor Activities
A visit to Martha’s Vineyard will make you feel rich, with memories
by Gabbyby GabbyMartha’s Vineyard, just south of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, conjures up images of white sandy beaches, boats bobbing in the ocean and the summer playground of the elite. Those who live …
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Art & CultureFamily FriendlyHistoric Destinations & MuseumsOutdoor ActivitiesSouth Carolina
Art, animals, history and nature combine at Brookgreen Gardens
by Gabbyby GabbyLooking for a place where art, nature and history combine? Set your GPS for Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, where these attractions all come together seamlessly in a …
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Family FriendlyFloridaOutdoor Activities
Mermaids of Weeki Wachee lure visitors to the enchanted spring
by Gabbyby Gabby“Weeki Wachee,” the Seminole words for “little spring” or “winding river,” roll off the tongue. The alliterative name now graces an unincorporated community, its verdant state park as well as …
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Sometimes the most amazing tourist attractions come from Mother Nature herself. Rock City Gardens, which sits on Georgia’s famous Lookout Mountain, is a prime example of nature’s beauty. With impressive …
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CampingFamily FriendlyFloridaGeorgiaMaineNew YorkNorth CarolinaOutdoor ActivitiesWest Virginia
Top Glamping Sites on the East Coast
by Gabbyby GabbySome purists believe camping should include sleeping on the cold, hard ground. And there are those who believe a hotel without room service is considered roughing it. Many of us …
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Family FriendlyOutdoor ActivitiesWashington, DC
National Zoo celebrates Pandaversary: 50 Years of Conservation and Cuteness
by Gabbyby GabbyCould anything be more fun than a barrel of monkeys? No offense intended to simians or any other species, the answer may well be the delightful family of giant pandas …
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Brews, Wine, & SpiritsFamily FriendlyHistoric Destinations & MuseumsOutdoor ActivitiesWest Virginia
Relax at ‘America’s First Spa’
by Gabbyby GabbyNicknamed “America’s First Spa,” the small town of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, is a haven for those looking for a relaxing weekend — or longer. Located roughly an hour northwest …
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National ParksOutdoor ActivitiesWest Virginia
Coopers Rock offers scenic views and outdoor adventures
by Gabbyby GabbyThe late singer John Denver famously crooned “Almost heaven, West Virginia” in the song “Country Roads.” While this lyric was not inspired by Coopers Rock State Forest, the description definitely …