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7 History Museums in Albany That You Shouldn't Miss
A rich 300-year history, a thriving arts community and seemingly endless wilderness make this New York capital city on the Hudson River a great weekend getaway. Outdoor enthusiasts come here to ski, hike, canoe and fish; trout and small-mouth bass fishing is among the best in the U.S. Mountains surround the city, and the tapestry of golds and reds on an autumn day is breathtaking. The city is dominated by an elaborate 10-building complex that includes the State Capitol; the New York State Museum, with life-like dioramas such as American Indian life and an Adirondack logging operation; and the oval-shaped Empire State Performing Arts Center, nicknamed "The Egg." History buffs will enjoy the colonial homes, historic churches and museums, and can tour 18th-century mansions, like the Schuyler, a superb example of pre-Revolutionary War architecture. Whether nature or history is your passion, you'll find an abundance of both in this upstate New York gem.
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What to do and see in Foz do Iguacu, State of Parana (PR): The Best Gift & Specialty Shops
Giant anteaters, howler monkeys, ocelots, endangered jaguars and clouds of butterflies are among the attractions at this World Heritage-designated park that marks the border between Brazil and Argentina. By foot or by raft, explorers can view one of the world's most stunning waterfalls, Iguazu Falls. Among the park's 270 waterfalls, spectacular Devil's Throat combines 14 falls and generates a "perpetual rainbow" in good weather.
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Top 10 Things to do in Mount Kisco, New York (NY)
Mount Kisco is a village and town in Westchester County, New York, United States. The town of Mount Kisco is coterminous with the village. The population was 10,877 at the 2010 census.
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What to do and see in County Cavan, County Cavan: The Best Free Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in County Cavan, Ireland including Gartlan's Pub, Erica's Fairy Forest, Cavan Cathedral, Elena Brennan Jewellery, Cavan Burren Park, Deerpark Forest Walk, The Shannon Pot, Killykeen Forest Park, The Widows Bar.
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The 7 Best Things to do in Belp, Canton of Bern
Belp is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is close to Bern's Belp Airport. The municipality of Belpberg merged on 1 January 2012 into the municipality of Belp.
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What to do and see in Hillarys, Western Australia: The Best Bus Tours
Discover the best top things to do in Hillarys, Australia including Rottnest Bayseeker Bus Tour from Hillarys Boat Harbour, Full Day Pinnacle Desert Explorer from Perth Including Hillarys and Lancelin Sandboarding, Rottnest Island Historical Train and Tunnel Tour from Hillarys Boat Harbour, Rottnest Island Full-Day Trip With Guided Island Tour From Perth, 1-Day Pinnacles and Yanchep Tour from Perth including Fish and Chips Lunch.
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The 7 Best Shopping in Paro District, Paro District
Discover the best top things to do in Paro District, Bhutan including ASTER TOURS & TRAVEL, Sangay Arts & Crafts, Chencho Handicrafts, Fun Top Fun Bhutan, Yoesel Handicrafts, Sangay Arts & Crafts, Yoesel Handicrafts.
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The 10 Best Bus Tours in Costa Blanca, Valencian Country
Costa Blanca is the name given to Alicante's coastline in Spain, which stretches over 200 kilometers. It is an incredibly popular holiday destination for tourists, because of the marvelous weather and beaches. Costa Blanca is family friendly, thanks to the huge range of activities available there from beaches and golf to museums and parks. There are the beaches, such as Los Náufragos in Torrevieja with its volleyball nets, golden sands and Blue Flag status, or smaller beaches like Serragrosa with its crystal waters, ideal for swimmers. But there are also golf courses (particularly the Villaitana club de golf near Benidorm) and watersports facilities and cultural sites like museums and galleries, such as the La Asegurada Municipal Museum in Alicante which has extensive collections of Spanish art. You will need a couple of weeks on the Costa Blanca just to scratch the surface of its entertainment potential.
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The 6 Best Hiking & Camping Tours in Faroe Islands, Faroe Islands
Bobbing in the frothing North Atlantic, the remote, 18-piece Faroes are a picturesque patchwork of emerald pastures, dotted with sheep, gaily-hued cottages and tree-free moors. The sea is never more than three miles distant in this proud, assured land, where deep-rooted traditions remain strong. The coasts boast deep fjords, steep cliffs and looming headlands. Explore these fjords by wooden sloop or sail the coast by schooner. Walk the fells and brave the unpredictable weather to puffin spot.
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What to do and see in Piombino, Tuscany: The Best Things to do for Honeymoon
Piombino is an Italian town and comune of about 35,000 inhabitants in the province of Livorno (Tuscany). It lies on the border between the Ligurian Sea and the Tyrrhenian Sea, in front of Elba Island and at the northern side of Maremma.
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Top 5 Multi-day Tours in Kota, Rajasthan
Discover the best top things to do in Kota, India including Golden Triangle & More, Rajasthan Tourisum, Jaipur to Bundi, Kota, Jhalawar, Chittorgarh & Udaipur: Authentic Rajasthan Tour, Central India & Rajasthan Road Trip, Delhi to Ahmedabad via Visiting Fort, Palaces & Villages of Rajasthan.
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Top 6 Budget-friendly Things to do in Santiago del Estero, Northern Argentina
Santiago del Estero (Spanish pronunciation: [sanˈtjaɣo ðel esˈteɾo], Spanish for Saint-James-Upon-The-Lagoon) is the capital of Santiago del Estero Province in northern Argentina. It has a population of 244,733 inhabitants, (2001 census [INDEC]) making it the twelfth largest city in the country, with a surface area of 2,116 km². It lies on the Dulce River and on National Route 9, at a distance of 1,042 km north-northwest from Buenos Aires. Estimated to be 455 years old, Santiago del Estero was the first city founded by Spanish settlers in the territory that is now Argentina. As such, it is nicknamed "Madre de Ciudades" (Mother of Cities). Similarly, it has been officially declared the "mother of cities and cradle of folklore."
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The 6 Best Free Things to do in Chamarajanagar District, Karnataka
Discover the best top things to do in Chamarajanagar District, India including Gopalaswami Betta, Malai Mahadeshwara Temple, Biligiri Ranganath Hills, Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple, Biligirirangan Hills, Bara Chukki.
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Top 5 Historic Sites in Torres Vedras, Central Portugal
Torres Vedras (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈtoʁɨʒ ˈvɛðɾɐʃ]) is a municipality in the Portuguese district of Lisbon, approximately 50 kilometres (30 mi) north of the capital Lisbon in the Oeste subregion of the Centro region. The population as of 2011 was 79,465, in an area of 407.15 square kilometres (157.20 sq mi).
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9 Sightseeing Tours in Wairarapa That You Shouldn't Miss
Lush Wairarapa, in the southeast of New Zealand's North Island, is about an hour from Wellington. Its a scenic train ride past Lake Wairarapa to Palliser Bay and the Aorangi Ranges. Explore the forests with birdsong and babbling creeks as a soundtrack. Bask on sandy shores with fur seals. Visit country fairs, pick cider apple and tour vineyards. Day spas, hot air balloon rides and quirky rural golf courses are other relaxing options. Quad biking and rafting offer more up-tempo diversions.
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The 10 Best Things to do in , Pays de la Loire
Discover the best top things to do in , France including Musee des Metiers de la Chaussure, SPA Abellie L'alveole du bien-etre, Cueillette de Torfou, Maison du Mineur et des Energies, La Ruche de Mary, Moulin a vent Guillou, Vignoble Naulin, Du Cote de Roussay, Eglise Saint-Andre, Eglise Saint Germain.
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What to do and see in Greater Hobart, Tasmania: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
Discover the best top things to do in Greater Hobart, Australia including Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, Craigow Vineyard, Shene Distillery, Channel Museum, Cascade Brewery, Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Salamanca Market, Seven Mile Beach, Mount Nelson Lookout.
