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What to do and see in Porto, Northern Portugal: The Best Gardens

The town that gave the country (and port wine) its very name, Porto is Portugal’s second-largest metropolis after Lisbon. Sometimes called Oporto, it's an age-old city that has one foot firmly in the industrial present. The old town, centered at Ribeira, was built on the hills overlooking the Douro River, and today is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 14th-century São Francisco church is a main attraction, as are the local port wine cellars, mostly located across the river at Vila Nova de Gaia.

What to do and see in Playas del Coco, Province of Guanacaste: The Best Bus Tours

A water sports and recreation gateway surrounded by palm-lined beaches and rocky bays, Playas del Coco is under an hour from Liberia, Costa Rica’s Daniel Oduber Quiros International Aiport (LIR). Relax on white sand beaches or stroll the black sand beach beneath the cliffs at Playa Ocotal. Dive, snorkel, swim, surf, fish, bird-watch, kayak, sail, jet ski, hike, bike, golf, and horseback ride.

10 Sights & Landmarks in Halberstadt That You Shouldn't Miss

Halberstadt is a town in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, the capital of Harz district. Located north of the Harz mountain range, it is known for its old town centre that was severely damaged in World War II and rebuilt in the following decades.

Things to do in Missouri, United States: The Best Nature & Parks

From the riverboat casinos, breweries and historical neighborhoods in St. Louis and fabulous fountains and barbeque in Kansas City to the “Live Music Show Capital of the World, Branson, to the awesome outdoor lifestyle in the Lake of the Ozarks region, the state offers visitors a seemingly endless line-up of unique vacation experiences. You’re never far from a state park or historic site as there are 85 of them throughout the state. There are 840 miles of trail for hikers, backpackers, bicycle riders, off-road vehicle users and horseback riders. Some of the state’s top attractions include the Gateway Arch and St. Louis Zoo in St. Louis, Cameron Cave in Hannibal, and the American Jazz Museum and Worlds of Fun amusement park in Kansas City. Wine lovers will be pleased to know there are 96 wineries in the state where you can sample wines and take tours. For golfers, the picturesque Lake Ozark region offers play on gems like the Tan-Tar-A Resort Oaks Course and Old Kinderhook. Why not introduce your children to the real world of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn? Visit Hannibal, where your kids can immerse themselves in the world of Mark Twain with a tour of the author’s home, a cruise on the Mississippi River, an exploration excursion of the caves in his books and visits to various historic homes. Other great family-oriented activities throughout the state include hiking the Ozark Trail, splashing at a water park in Branson and visiting the Harry S. Truman home and presidential library in Independence.

Top 6 City Tours in Northern Beaches, New South Wales

Discover the best top things to do in Northern Beaches, Australia including Sydney's Northern Beaches Private Tour with River Cruise to Secluded Beaches, Luxury Sydney City Private Tour, Sydney Private Day Tours | See Sydney in Style | 8 Hour Luxury Private Tour, Sydney Beaches Tour by Helicopter, Private Sydney Full Day Tour Including Sydney Opera House, Bondi and Manly, Luxury Sydney Tour.

What to do and see in Mid-Western Region, Mid-Western Region: The Best Multi-day Tours

Discover the best top things to do in Mid-Western Region, Nepal including Helambu Circuit Trek, Chisapani Nagarkot Trekking, Manasalu Circuit Trek, Manaslu Circuit Trek, Pikey Peak Trek Everest View, 5 Days Bardia National Park Tour with Palpa Overnight Stay, Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake, 4-Day Kathmandu Valley Trekking Tour Including Bhaktapur, Langtang Gosaikunda Trek -- 16 Days, 9 Days Helambu Trek.

What to do and see in Iglesias, Sardinia: The Best Historic Sites

Discover the best top things to do in Iglesias, Italy including Pozzo Sella, Castello Salvaterra e Mura Pisane, Cattedrale di Santa Chiara di Iglesias, Chiesa della Purissima di Iglesias, Chiesa della Madonna delle Grazie, Chiesa di San Domenico, Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate.

The 10 Best Free Things to do in Lucknow District, Uttar Pradesh

Discover the best top things to do in Lucknow District, India including Ada Chikan, Sugandhco, Constantia House, Parijaat Tree, Mankameshwar Mandir, La Martiniere College, Chandrika Devi Temple, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Hazratganj, Moti Mahal.

9 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Sakhalin That You Shouldn't Miss

Discover the best top things to do in Sakhalin, Russia including Gagarin Park, Museum of Local Lore, Sakhalin Zoo, Gorny Vozduh (Mountain Air), Outlier Frog, Tikhaya Bay, Cathedral of The Nativity, City Mall, Kristall Ice Dome.

Things to do in Tainan, Taiwan: The Best Churches & Cathedrals

One of Taiwan's oldest cities and the former capital, Tainan is a modern city of commerce and trade, history and culture. It is also a religious center, with more than a thousand temples (including Taiwan’s first Confucian temple) plus frequent festivals and parades. Visit Guohua Street to sample Taiwanese specialties and local markets. Discover Taiwan’s people and past at The National Museum of History. Chimei Museum includes beautiful gardens and a private collection of art and musical instruments.

Things to do in Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago: The Best Boat Tours & Water Sports

Looking for a Caribbean cultural melting pot renowned for its Carnival and pulsating to the beat of steel drums, soca music, and calypso? Trinidad is also lined with relaxing beaches and rainforest waterfalls. Nature watching is colorfully kaleidoscopic, with over 450 bird, 600 butterfly, and 700 orchid species. Golf, hiking, mountain biking, surfing, kayaking, fishing, and boating are among the outdoor pastimes. Cool off with fresh cane juice and sea moss milkshakes. Vegetarian food is plentiful. Eat curries and explore India’s influence at Maha Sabha Indian Caribbean Museum and the Waterloo Temple over the sea. Visit Port of Spain, and stroll and jog in Queen’s Park Savannah, near the Botanical Gardens, Emperor Valley Zoo, and Magnificent Seven buildings. The Savannah attracts truckloads of fresh coconuts, and doubles men sell coveted aloo pies. Walk around Independence Square and the Brian Lara Promenade. The Central Bank Money Museum in downtown’s financial district displays doubloons, gold bars, and Slave Savings Bank memorabilia. View Columbus Square’s 1836 Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Parliament meets in Woodford Square’s Red House. King’s Wharf is where cruise ships and Tobago ferries dock. The Venezuela ferry docks at Williams Bay. Near the Chaguaramas Military History & Aerospace Museum is a marina with yachts, sailboats, dry docks, and boat hires. The South Quay’s Fort San Andreas, built by Spain in the 1700s, has a small Port of Spain history museum branch of the National Museum and Art Gallery of Trinidad and Tobago.

Things to do in Ormskirk, England: The Best Outdoor Activities

Ormskirk is a market town in West Lancashire, England, 13 miles (21 km) north of Liverpool, 11 miles (18 km) northwest of St Helens, 9 miles (14 km) southeast of Southport and 18 miles (29 km) southwest of Preston. Ormskirk is famous for its gingerbread.

The 6 Best Game & Entertainment Centers in Cary, North Carolina (NC)

Cary /ˈkæri/ is the seventh-largest municipality in North Carolina. Cary is predominantly in Wake County, with a small area in Chatham County in the U.S. state of North Carolina and is the county's second-largest municipality and the third-largest municipality in The Triangle after Raleigh and Durham.

Top 5 Fun Activities & Games in Southern Pines, North Carolina (NC)

Southern Pines is a town in Moore County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 12,334 as of the 2010 United States Census.

Top 6 Things to do Good for Kids in Edison, New Jersey (NJ)

Edison is a township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States, in the New York City metropolitan area. Situated in north-central New Jersey, Edison lies along the Raritan Bayshore. As of the 2010 United States Census, Edison had a total population of 99,967, retaining its position as the fifth-most populous municipality in New Jersey. The 2010 population reflected an increase of 2,280 (+2.3%) from the 97,687 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 9,007 (+10.2%) from the 88,680 counted in 1990. Edison's population has been above the 100,000 threshold since 2010, increasing by 2.0% to a Census-estimated 101,996 in 2016.

10 Outdoor Activities in Pornichet That You Shouldn't Miss

French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

6 Things to do Good for Kids in Lenox That You Shouldn't Miss

It seems like every time of year is "in season" in Lenox, a small Berkshire town that has been a popular retreat since the 19th century. In summer, picnic on the lawn at Tanglewood, the Boston Symphony Orchestra's summer home. In fall, when foliage peaks, take to the hiking and biking paths of the Pleasant Valley Sanctuary to immerse yourself in the vibrant colors of the mountains. Winter visitors enjoy skiing at a number of resorts and cross-country trails, and in spring, hikers and golfers practice their pastimes in splendid settings. Rejuvenating treatments and pampering, at the well-known Cranwell Spa, are favored all year long.

The 8 Best Outdoor Activities in Ridgway, Colorado (CO)

The Town of Ridgway, coined Gateway to the San Juans, is a Home Rule Municipality in Ouray County, in the southwestern portion of the U.S. State of Colorado. The town is a former railroad stop on the Uncompaghre River in the northern San Juan Mountains. The town population was 713 at the 2000 census and 924 according to the 2010 census.