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Top 10 Traveler Resources in Houston, Texas (TX)
Houston hums with an energy and independent spirit all its own. A leading cultural and culinary destination in the South, the city is home to over 11,000 restaurants featuring cuisine from more than 70 countries. The thriving arts scene includes resident opera, ballet, symphony and theater companies. The Museum District houses 19 museums, all within walking distance. Be sure to visit Space Center Houston, where you can visit NASA’s Historic Mission Control at the Johnson Space Center.
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Things to do in Cornwall, England: The Best Ancient Ruins
Cornwall is the extreme southwestern peninsula of England. It has the longest stretch of continuous coastline in Britain and it is one of the sunniest areas in the UK. With picturesque villages, Celtic ruins, light blue waters, gardens and parks and unique architecture it certainly is among the most scenic areas of England. Home of many events and festivals and the land of Cornish pasty, it is definitely worth visiting.
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10 Things to do in Dubai That You Shouldn't Miss
Dubai is a destination that mixes modern culture with history, adventure with world-class shopping and entertainment. Catch a show at the Dubai Opera, see downtown from atop the Burj Khalifa and spend an afternoon along Dubai Creek exploring the gold, textile and spice souks. If you’re looking for thrills, you can float above the desert dunes in a hot air balloon, climb aboard a high-speed ride at IMG Worlds of Adventure or skydive over the Palm Jumeirah.
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Top 10 Free Things to do in County Armagh, Northern Ireland
Discover the best top things to do in County Armagh, United Kingdom including Armagh Robinson Library, Irish & Local Studies Library, Red Neds, St. Patrick's Cathedral (Roman Catholic), Moira Library, Dan Winter's House, Clare Glen Woodland, Moira Demesne, Armagh Visitor Information Centre, Navan Fort.
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The 6 Best Sacred & Religious Sites in , Hokkaido
Discover the best top things to do in , Japan including Daijoji Temple, Tobetsu Shrine, Kanazawa Shrine, Shotoku Shrine, The Bell of Aso, Tobetsu Suitengu Shrine.
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Top 10 Speed Boats Tours in Northwestern District, Russia
Discover the best top things to do in Northwestern District, Russia including Peterhof Vip Tour, Rusturizm, Akva-Excurs, TakeBoat, Viktor Demidov, VILORA Travel, Boat Tour Saint-Petersburg, Kayaking_bay, Courage-Voyage, polaraurora.
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What to do and see in Higashichichibu-mura, Kanto: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Higashichichibu-mura, Japan including Totoro no Koke Art, Washi no Sato, Chichibu Kogen Farm, Ouchizawa Hanamomonosato, Sainokuni Fureai Farm Milk House, Shorenji Temple.
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Top 8 Things to do Good for Couples in Winterset, Iowa (IA)
Winterset is a city in Madison County, Iowa, United States. The population was 5,190 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Madison County. Winterset is part of the Des Moines − West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area. Winterset is the birthplace of actor John Wayne.
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Top 10 Churches & Cathedrals in Yekaterinburg, Urals District
Yekaterinburg is the thinking tourist's city, jam-packed with libraries, theaters and museums, plus seemingly out of place monuments that pay homage to entities like Michael Jackson and a keyboard. The beautiful Yekaterinburg Circus building is an intricate lace dome that arches over seating for 2600 spectators.
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The 5 Best Nature & Parks in Coral Gables, Florida (FL)
Boasting almost exclusively Mediterranean Revivalist buildings and urban planning following the City Beautiful movement, Coral Gables is an elegantly laid out, pedestrian-friendly city boasting tropical foliage, charming boutiques and architectural grandeur. Historic landmarks such as the Biltmore Hotel and Merrick House provide a document of the history of the City Beautiful, while the crystalline Venetian Pool provides relaxation in a setting of exquisite beauty.
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Things to do in Balikpapan, Kalimantan: The Best Outdoor Activities
Balikpapan is a seaport city on the east coast of the island of Borneo, in the Indonesian province of East Kalimantan. Two harbors, Semayang and Kariangau (a ferry harbour), and Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport are the main transportation ports to the city. The city has a population of 701,066, making it the second-largest city in East Kalimantan, after Samarinda.
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Top 10 Multi-day Tours in Fatima, Central Portugal
Lovely as it is, this little country town of less than 8,000 about 75 miles north of Lisbon wouldn’t be on the radar if it weren’t for its most famous citizens: the three shepherd children who, in 1917, saw monthly visions of the Virgin Mary in the Cova da Iria pasture. Today, the site is marked by the Basílica de Fátima, where pilgrims come on the 13th of every month to honor the Virgin and her young visionaries, especially in May and October, when the apparitions originally began and ended.
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Things to do in Province of Grosseto, Tuscany: The Best Gear Rentals
The Province of Grosseto (Italian: Provincia di Grosseto) is a province in the Tuscany region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Grosseto. As of 2013 the province had a total population of 225,098 people. The CIMA Festival is a gathering of classical music lovers in Monte Argentario.
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The 10 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Somme, Hauts-de-France
Discover the best top things to do in Somme, France including Australian National Memorial, Table d'orientation du Hautebut t on, Mametz War Memorial, Pozieres Memorial, Heilly Station Cemetery, 3rd Australian Division Memorial, Bray Vale British Cemetery, Cathedrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens, Ulster Memorial Tower, Lochnagar Crater.
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What to do and see in Coimbra, Central Portugal: The Best Private Tours
Coimbra (Portuguese pronunciation: [kuˈĩbɾɐ, ˈkwĩbɾɐ]; Proto-Celtic: *Corumbriga)) is a city and a municipality in Portugal. The population at the 2011 census was 143,397, in an area of 319.40 square kilometres (123.3 sq mi). The fourth-largest urban centre in Portugal (after Lisbon, Porto, Braga), it is the largest city of the district of Coimbra, the Centro region and the Baixo Mondego subregion. About 460,000 people live in the Região de Coimbra, comprising 19 municipalities and extending into an area 4,336 square kilometres (1,674 sq mi).
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The 5 Best Outdoor Activities in Lakeshore, California (CA)
Every neighborhood in San Francisco has its own personality, from the hippie chic of the Upper Haight to the hipster grit of the Mission. The Marina district boasts trendy bistros and postcard-perfect views of the Golden Gate Bridge, while Noe Valley offers quaint and quiet boutiques. Wave hello to the sea lions at Pier 39, and sample local cheese and charcuterie at the Ferry Building. Sit in on a yoga session in Dolores Park or marvel at the Dutch Windmill across from Ocean Beach.
