Tag: things to do
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Walking along the Embarcadero
I can’t help but feel that walking is the best way to get to know another city. And it is easy to take a walking tour of San Francisco, just following the Embarcadero. Here are some stops we made along the way. Fisherman’s Wharf: We stopped here for people watching, and to take in the…
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Getting the best view of the Golden Gate Bridge
As a visitor to San Francisco, I of course needed to see the Golden Gate Bridge. We drove to the observation deck. I was prepared for picturesque views. I was not prepared to have to fight to see them. The first battle was parking. The lot was tight, with few spaces, but a long line…
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If you’re feeling eclectic, stop here in Asheville
You like things that you friends lovingly refer to as “different.” But you don’t care, you like standing out. You like getting your hands on pieces that others can’t even begin to think of styling and furniture pieces from a time gone by. And it is even better if no one else can find those…
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Hear me out. You need to add The South Slope Cheese Co. to your Asheville itinerary
The South Slope Cheese Co. in Asheville, North Carolina is now probably on the list of my wallet’s most horrifying nightmares. I cannot be trusted in any grocery store, let alone a specialty one. But pardon me, it is not a cheese shop; it is a fromagerie. They sell a selection of not just award-winning…
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If you are into fashion and in Atlanta, you should stop by the SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion
Do you like learning about fashion? Are you also planning a trip to Atlanta? If the answer is yes, you should definitely add the SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion to your itinerary. This museum is located on the Atlanta campus of the Savannah College of Art and Design. It is a must see for its…
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A few things to discover while walking through Boston
Downtown Boston is extremely walkable. And you will be happy to discover there are some options you’ll encounter on your walk that will truly enhance your journey. Public Art on the Greenway: This is a collection of sculptures throughout the city. Mind you, when I it into the GPS, it led me to the sculpture…
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Three things to do in Athens, GA that have nothing to do with football
Athens, Georgia: Home to the back-to-back national championship Georgia Bulldogs football team. Football is king in the town, and you’d be forgiven for thinking that is all Athens has to offer. If you dig deeper, you will find an area much more complex than that. Botanical beauties: The State Botanical Garden Athens is home to…
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Just a few things to do near 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
When I visited the 1 Hotel, I did so without too much of an Itinerary. I did look scope out the area ahead of time and had the curated list from the hotel staff. Because I am an unseasoned traveler, I did not explore very much in the area, but I did do quite a…
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