25 Best Things to Do in Athens (GA)

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Athens, Georgia is an archetypal college town with abundant cultural offerings.  Just under 70 miles northeast of Atlanta, the city began its growth in the early nineteenth century as merchants clustered around the state’s flagship university.

The cotton industry helped drive economic growth over the […]

25 Best Lakes in California

California has a temperate climate and even though there are some very large forests, a good part of the state is made of dessert which is why California’s lakes are so attractive and important. Many of them are in fact man-made reservoirs and dams that help […]

25 Best Things to Do in Newport (OR)

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Established in 1882, Newport is the ultimate coastal destination. Located on the beautiful Oregon Pacific Coast, Newport is home to many marine science museums, like Hatfield Marine Science Center, and maritime history, like Pacific Maritime Heritage Center, with lots of things to […]

25 Best Things to Do in Louisville (KY)

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Louisville, otherwise known as Bourbon City, is well-recognized as the host of the annual Kentucky Derby race. But this town offers much more, including the world’s only Urban Bourbon Experience and a four-block stretch filled with some of the region’s best museums. 

Bordering […]