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Plymouth Rock surprisingly small, but looms large as controversial symbol
Plymouth Rock is surprisingly small but endures as a major national symbol steeped in controversy. […]
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Provincetown prime spot for whale watch adventures on East Coast
Whale watch excursions out of Provincetown at the tip of Cape Cod offer a chance to observe humpbacks, fin and other whales, but every trip with the Dolphin Fleet is an adventure. […]
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Even with influx of great white sharks, Chatham endures as popular Cape Cod cornerstone
Forty-two years after the first visit, Chatham, Mass., remains the quintessential old-school Cape Cod fishing village at the elbow. Due to crowds in the summer, spring and fall visits have advantages. […]
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Milwaukee’s 4th Base Restaurant a rare find for upscale dining in funky sports bar setting
4th Base Restaurant in Milwaukee stands out as a different sort of sports bar, from the gourmet food to the wooden leg of the late baseball manager Harvey Kuenn hanging above the bar. The meals can be pricey, it’s a worthwhile experience, especially for hungry baseball fans. […]
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Weird is wonderful in many-splendored Vermont
Vermont is known for maple syrup, skiing and vibrant fall colors. But there’s much more to the tiny state that revels in its own sense of weirdness, an eclectic vibe all its own. […]
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Autumn diversion at Lake George, N.Y., offers a trillion advantages over summer bustle, more or less
The popularity of Lake George, N.Y., as a summer tourist haven makes for crowded attractions in high season. In autumn, the beauty of the region is enhanced by the colors of the season, and you might just win a trillion dollars at the arcade. […]
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Tiny Dixville Notch, N.H., gets first call on presidential vote
Dixville Notch, N.H., is an unlikely focal point of the U.S. presidential election, but every four years gains widespread attention as the first precinct to report results following a midnight vote on Election Day. […]
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Cleveland baseball arises, but it’s still all about the mustard
Cleveland Indians fans finally had a winning team to root for in 2016 on the way to the World Series. For many years, the best thing they had to look forward to was the Ball Park Mustard. […]
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Edmonton: Where oil, hockey meet in historic hi-octane blend
Edmonton is well known for the Great Gretzky and the champion Oilers of the 1980s. It took Vern “Dry Hole” Hunter to pave the way by imploring his crew to “drill one more meter” and spark the oil boom in western Canada. There’s more to modern Edmonton, including a surprising Brazilian steakhouse. […]
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Leaves are the stars of colorful New Hampshire autumn
White Mountain National Forest In New Hampshire is prime viewing for New England’s fall spectacle of color. The epicenter is the 33-mile Kancamagus Highway, but there are numerous places to enjoy the show. […]
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Before the fall: World Trade Center Towers stood for peace
The World Trade Center was a tranquil setting during a family visit in 2000, one year before the terrorist attacks of 9/11. The whimsical scene, with fiberglass cows modeled after the Twin Towers, is a surreal memory in a very different world. […]
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Vintage 2007: Baseball, beer a winning combo in Beantown
Father and daughter make a memorable pilgrimage to Boston for a weekend of baseball and beer In the summer of 2007, when the Red Sox were on the way to their second World Series championship in four seasons. […]
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Thumbs up to hope that HitchBOT rides again
The demise of HitchBOT was a setback for the spirit of bold and inventive travel. But it may not be the end for the social robot travel project. […]
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Spirit of Rocky thrives in Philadelphia
The area around the Philadelphia Museum of Art is a focal point for fitness fanatics decades after Rocky Balboa made his famous dash up the museum steps. But runners were finding inspiration in the marathon there years before “Rocky” became an iconic film. […]
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Toronto’s city island airport a throwback to old-fashioned aviation
Situated on an island literally a stone’s skip from the heart of Canada’s biggest and most bustling city, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is a throwback to old-fashioned aviation. And the 400-foot ferry ride to the airport is so Canada. […]
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Canada’s winter survival secret: Pass the Sortilege
How do Canadians endure the seemingly endless winters? Hockey helps, but maple whiskey from Quebec keeps them sane and smiling. […]
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Packo’s pickles, chili dogs a Toledo tradition
Cpl. Klinger’s praises on M-A-S-H made Tony Packo’s famous. The hot dogs, chili and pickles keep locals and celebrities coming back to the Toledo, Ohio eatery. […]
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On hockey trail: Buffalo comfortable on ice, indoors and out
Buffalo’s Canalside district is a burgeoning mecca for hockey, skating and curling. You can skate the day away at the outdoor rink or in the new HarborCenter complex, or watch the Sabres in the KeyBank Center. […]