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Astoria Maritime Museum offers superb look at Pacific Northwest's stormy sea connection
Crossing the fabled bar where the Columbia meets the Pacific is the focus of several exhibits at the engaging Columbia River Maritime...
Christene Meyers
Dec 9, 20213 min read
9/11 Memorial & Museum - RISING FROM THE ASHES, NEW TOWER REFLECTS AMERICA'S SPIRIT
Located on eight acres of the 16-acre World Trade Center complex, the 9/11 Memorial is a place of remembrance and contemplation within the bustle of lower Manhattan.
Christene Meyers
Sep 9, 20213 min read
Monterey Aquarium: one of the world's finest in an old fish cannery
After more than a year of closure, the world famous Monterey Bay Aquarium is open for lovers of marine life once again. Masking and...
Christene Meyers
Jul 8, 20214 min read
Museum of the Rockies Bozeman, Montana: college town, foodie haven, with nature, museums and more
"Big Mike" greets visitors to the Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman, reopened since June. BOZEMAN's BOOMING: MONTANA'S FASTEST GROWING...
Christene Meyers
Oct 16, 20203 min read
Awesome Oslo: Norway's capital, handsome hybrid of old, new and artsy
Oslo is a proud city, which grew from a rustic 9th Century village to a bustling region of nearly a million people.
Cookie & Keller
Sep 11, 20204 min read
Wellington Auto Museum -- (Southward Car Museum) -- plus sheep ranch, cafes, museums, cable cars, waterfront and a rare organ
Wellington Auto Museum known as the Southward Car Museum - wonders unfold with vintage autos, cable cars and rare organ
Cookie & Keller
Mar 18, 20154 min read
Pisa Italy tips for making the most of your time
Discover the charm of Pisa, Italy, beyond its famous Leaning Tower. From riverside strolls along the Arno to quiet piazzas, this Tuscan gem blends history, architecture, and authentic Italian moments perfect for curious travelers and first-time visitors alike.
Cookie & Keller
Jul 17, 20127 min read
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