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Syosset Street Fair
The Syosset Street Fair in Syosset, New York, is an annual event that features local vendors, food trucks, as well as live music and other forms of entertainment. At the fair, attendees can browse different booths to shop for unique crafts, jewelry, and other items sold by local vendors. They can also try out different…
Read MoreTaking a Break from History
Visiting Gettysburg is by no means a one-day affair. The town has done a fine job of developing its tourism by not only showcasing American history in so many different ways but also by featuring the other fine attributes of the region. The countryside surrounding Gettysburg proper lends itself to all kinds of outings. It’s…
Read MoreSundance Film Festival
Every January around 50,000 visitors flock to Park City to attend the Sundance Film Festival. (photo by Jemal Countess) Started in 1978, many attendees recognize Robert Redford as being the influential figure behind the festival and what it has grown to today. Each year close to 200 films are selected to appear at Sundance from…
Read MoreTaking It Easy in East Hampton
Taking It Easy in East Hampton Any talk of the Hamptons conjures up images of the tony set sipping fancy cocktails at a private beach party. Well, there’s plenty of that going on in East Hampton, New York, and boy do these rich folks know how to PAH-TAY. But there’s so much more to this…
Read MoreTalking Telluride
Talking Telluride Some say that the glory days of Telluride, Colorado are gone. According to the 2020 census, there are now as many women as men in this rugged mountain town. So it’s no longer as easy to snag a stud-ly guy and if you do, he will likely pay you even less attention than…
Read MoreTest Your Geo Skills!
A US Geography IQ survey of Americans by Discovery Map International found that nearly half of participants (46%) do not know how many states make up New England and nearly a quarter (22%) cannot name the capital of New York state. Just in time for holiday travel, Discovery Map International, creators of the colorful and…
Read MoreThe Almost complete Guide to Mercer County
With Princeton located in the heart of the county and Trenton to the south, there’s a lot going on in Mercer County, New Jersey. Plus, it’s considered as part of the New York Metropolitan Area in addition to bordering the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area, so it’s populated with lots of movers and shakers from two of…
Read MoreTastes of the Outer Banks
Drawing from the fish and seafood bounty of the Atlantic Ocean and Pamlico Sound as well as the sweet and savory traditions of the South, you can delightfully eat your way from one end of these barrier islands to the other. If you want to start big, order the Wanchese Fishermans’ Risotto from the Black…
Read MoreThe Almost Complete Guide to Monadnock
Named after Mount Monadnock, a towering mountain that measures 3,165 feet above sea level, Monadnock the region is composed of a jumble of small New England towns sewn together by picturesque farmland, beautiful state parks and lots of lakes. Outdoor activities abound in this part of south-central New Hampshire all year long and best of…
Read MoreThe Almost Complete Guide to El Paso
In addition to its culture and heritage, nature also serves as a big draw for El Paso. The Chihuahuan Desert presents a stunning backdrop for exploring the outdoors. Climbing, hiking, camping, wildlife viewing and other forms of outside fun are popular year-round in Franklin Mountains State Park, a huge park located within the city of…
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