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Thomas Tillman 

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Tavern 

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ON THE TOWN: ATLANTA The city’s top 10 adventures, from wild to 

mild • Swimming with whale sharks at the Georgia Aquarium • Get a taste for 

the latest street-food craze • An inside look at the thriving country music scene 

• Plus not-to-be-missed attractions, cultural events and more. 

“ As Tillman begins his set... you’d think you were in downtown 

Nashville. Yet this is Atlanta’s country music scene.” (Page 45) 

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FEATURES 

061 STUFFED IN 

ACADIANA Get a 

taste for Cajun 

country’s famed 

fast food on the 

boudin trail. 

066 PRESERVE & 

PROTECT Inventive 

technology and 

in-depth research 

promise a 

brighter future 

for America’s 

National Parks. 

072 THE WILD 

BUNCH Move over, 

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These lesserknown, 

yet no less 

incredible natural 

wonders are not to 

be missed. 

076 MELANIE 

OUDIN: SPIN 

CONTROL The 

pressure is on for 

this young tennis 

star to repeat her 

incredible performance 

from last 

year’s US Open. 

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LET’S GO The top 10 must- 

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Milwaukee’s sweetest treat 014 

Stock your liquor cabinet 

with local libations 017 

The best pierogies 

in Pittsburgh 018 Madefor-travel 

beauty tools 020 

Adventures by land, 

air and water 023 How 

to make your action-hero 

fantasies come true 024 

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Discover the best places to shop, dine and explore in each city we serve. 152 More For You See a list of 

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The new Canopy Walk at the 

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only tree canopy-level elevated 

walkway of its kind in the US. 

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With summer making the turn and heading for home, there’s no 

time like the present to wrap up the season with one last sunny 

getaway or to begin making travel plans for fall. 

With 10 destinations across Florida including Key West, Miami and 

Orlando, AirTran Airways has long been the airline of choice for Sunshine 

State vacationers. In recent years, we’ve added friendly, affordable service 

to other sun-and-sand destinations including Aruba; Cancun, Mexico; 

Montego Bay, Jamaica; and Nassau/Paradise Island, Bahamas. 

Looking ahead, autumn is a wonderful time for travel, too, with the 

change of season making the weather ideal for everything from sightseeing 

and hiking to golfi ng and leaf-watching. Northern Alabama is a great area 

to visit in the fall, and AirTran Airways recently began service to Huntsville/ 

Decatur. Nicknamed “Rocket City,” Huntsville is the home of the US Space & 

Rocket Center and a wide range of museums and other attractions. 

Fall is also the perfect time to visit Atlanta. With nonstop service 

between the Peach State capital and more than 60 cities, AirTran Airways 

makes it convenient and affordable for visitors to experience Georgia and 

for local residents to travel to destinations from coast to coast. 

There’s plenty to do in Atlanta—a city with a vibrant arts scene, 

numerous shopping choices, exceptional local restaurants and a list of 

can’t-miss attractions that includes the Martin Luther King Jr. National 

Historic Site, the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca-Cola and the newly 

expanded Atlanta Botanical Garden. 

For more Atlanta highlights, check out this issue’s On The Town section, 

which begins on page 31. You can also turn to Go Guides, starting on 

page 105, for suggested things 

to see and do in Huntsville, 

Atlanta and every other 

AirTran Airways destination. 

In company news, we 

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Control (SOC) Center in 

Orlando, our headquarters 

city. As the airline’s 24-hour 

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well as duty managers. Our 

team at the new SOC will be 

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Cool 

Hot 

city. 

art. 

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 

Named America’s #3 Fun & Recreation City* for its outstanding outdoor activities, AirTran Airways new 

destination is also rich with culture and creativity – like these upcoming world-class events. Come feel the cool! 

CHIHULY: A NEW EDEN 

“One of the world’s Top 30 must-see 

museums” hosts a large-scale outdoor 

exhibit by Dale Chihuly, the world’s 

most sought-after glass artist. 

April 30-Sept. 30 

meijergardens.org 

More than 1,700 

emerging artists display 

their work throughout downtown Grand Rapids – and your 

vote helps decide who wins the world’s largest art prize! 

Sept. 22-Oct. 10 

artprize.org 

*Places Rated Almanac, 2005 

MOSAIC PHOTO CREDIT: Imagine That!, the second-place winner of 

ArtPrize 2009, is permanent displayed in downtown Grand Rapids. 

See Princess Diana’s 

royal wedding gown, 

28 designer dresses, rare 

home movies and more 

in “one of the six best new buildings of 2007.” 

Nov. 7-Feb. 16 

artmuseumgr.org 

Get social with us: VisitGrandRapids.org 800-678-9859

WILLIAM J. HERBERT 

THE LIST 

GRAND RAPIDS, MI 

1 

FREDERIK MEIJER 

GARDENS & SCULPTURE PARK 

Contemporary sculptures, outdoor concerts and 

132 acres of blooms make Meijer Gardens one of 

the city’s most idyllic summer spots. Dale Chihuly’s 

outdoor glass exhibit A New Eden is on display 

through September. 1000 E Beltline Ave NE; 888- 

957-1580; meijergardens.org 

Let’s Go 


009

010 LET’S GO 

2 Millennium Park One of the 

largest urban green spaces in 

the US, this 1,500-acre park 

features a lakeside beach 

perfect for swimming, a 

SplashPad with water toys for 

kids, picnic facilities and 20 

miles of hiking and bicycling 

trails through thick hardwood 

forest. 1415 Maynard Ave SW; 

616-336-3697; accesskent 

.com 3 East Hills Shopping 

Funky, eco-friendly gifts and 

clothing—from fl owy blouses 

and glittery costume jewelry 

to home décor items—fi ll 

the shelves at stores like 

Pink Blvd, lamb and Global 

Infusion. intersection of 

Cherry St, Diamond Ave and 

Lake Dr 4 Marie Catrib’s The 

Lebanese-inspired menu fea- 


2 3 4 

5 6 7 

8 9 10 

tures creatively named dishes 

like the “Sweet ‘N Sassy” ham 

sandwich (Black Forest ham, 

cheddar, onions spiced with 

brown sugar and cinnamon, 

caramelized apples and spicy 

mustard). 1001 Lake Dr SE; 

616-454-4020; mariecatribs 

.com 5 Fulton Street Farmers 

Market Since 1922, this 

market has fi lled restaurant 

and family tables with locally 

grown fruits and veggies. 

Visitors can also pick up freshpicked 

fl owers, handmade 

crafts and baked goods. 1145 

E Fulton St; 616-454-4118; 

fultonstreetmarket.org 

6 Grand Rapids Art Museum 

Renaissance paintings and 

contemporary sculptures have 

found a home in one of the 

world’s fi rst LEED-certifi ed 

art museums. Don’t miss 

the summer exhibit, Dutch 

Utopia: American Artists in 

Holland 1880-1914, showing 

through Aug. 15. 101 Monroe 

Center St NW; 616-831-1000; 

artmuseumgr.org 7 Founders 

Brewing Pouring a dozen 

beers every day from its 

brewery and taproom, this 

spot is known for upscale pub 

grub (try the beer cheese dip 

made with smoked gouda) 

and live music. 235 Grandville 

Ave SW; 616-776-1195; 

foundersbrewing.com 

8 The B.O.B. Short for “Big 

Old Building,” this four-story, 

red-brick structure is ideal 

for a night on the town. It 

houses four restaurants, two 

lounges, a microbrewery, a 

nightclub and a comedy club. 

20 Monroe Ave NW; 616-356- 

2000; thebob.com 9 Gerald 

R. Ford Presidential Museum 

Interactive displays explain 

the turmoil of the Watergate 

scandal and Nixon’s resignation, 

which led to hometown 

son Ford assuming the 

presidency. 303 Pearl St NW; 

616-254-0400; fordlibrary 

museum.gov 10 Bite Organic, 

fair-trade coffee costs $.99 all 

day, but inexpensive java is 

only one reason this coffeeshop 

is so popular. Others 

include fresh-fruit smoothies 

and a 15-plus variety soup bar. 

151 Ottawa Ave NW; 616-451- 

8000; thegilmorecollection. 

com/bite.php —Amy S. Eckert 

MILLENNIUM PARK: GRANDRAPIDS/KENT COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU; LAMB: NICOLE HALEY; MARIE CATRIB’S: STEVEN DE POLO; 

FARMERS MARKET: LOLA AUDU; GRAND RAPIDS ART MUSEUM: SCOTT MCDONALD/HEDRICH BLESSING

Four hundred years of history 

packed into one spectacular visit. 

This is the year and Hampton is the place. All year long we’ll be celebrating 

our storied past, from Captain John Smith and company’s first landing, through 

the American Revolution, Civil War and the race to space. The Virginia Air & 

Space Center, Fort Monroe’s Casemate Museum, and Hampton University 

Museum are nationally acclaimed attractions. Plus, your Visitor Guide has a 

free Hampton Day Pass, good for discounts at shops and restaurants all over 

town. To learn more, go to visithampton.com or call 800-800-2202.


EVENTS 

August 

AUG 

Aug 10 to Jan 17, 2011 

Avedon Fashion 

1944-2000 

BOSTON This picture-perfect 

exhibit at Boston’s Museum 

of Fine Arts is the first comprehensive 

survey of Richard 

Avedon’s fashion photography. 

Images of iconic models like 

Lauren Hutton and Twiggy will 

share space with rare archival 

materials—like proof prints and 

contact sheets—on loan from 

the artist’s estate. mfa.org 

Aug 12-15 

Star Wars Celebration V 

ORLANDO Travel to a galaxy far, far 

away at this official Lucasfilm event 

at the Orange County Convention 

Center. Highlights of this massive 

gathering include a live interview 

with George Lucas hosted by Jon 

Stewart, two costume fashion shows 

and a Star Wars video game room. 

Die-hard couples can even exchange 

(unofficial) vows in a ceremony officiated 

by their favorite character. Now 

that’s the commitment of a true Jedi. 

starwarscelebration.com 

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 

Aug 10-16 

Elvis Week 

MEMPHIS There’ll be a 

whole lot of shakin’ going 

on in Memphis during this 

weeklong celebration of the 

King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. The event 

kicks off with a concert from 

award-winning tribute artist 

Donny Edwards; other events 

include a special screening of 

the newly re-mastered Elvis 

on Tour rockumentary, a tour 

of Graceland and the Ultimate 

Elvis Tribute Artist finals. 

elvisweek.com 


Veruschka, dress by Kimberly, 

January 1967, one of Richard 

Avedon’s iconic photographs. 

Opens Aug 7 

Dance with Camera 

HOUSTON This exhibit and 

screening program at the 

Contemporary Arts Museum 

features film, video and still 

photography that illustrate 

the ways in which dance has 

inspired artists to capture 

moving figures. Works from 

more than 30 artists and filmmakers 

spanning 70 years will 

be on view. camh.org 

interval (2000) by Kelly Nipper 

Aug 13-14 

Arizona Cowboy 

Poets Gathering 

PRESCOTT, AZ (103 MILES FROM PHOENIX) 

The oral traditions of cowboys 

are held near and dear 

And at this event on the Yavapai College Campus, 

guests are invited to hear 

More than 50 musicians and poets 

sing and recite 

Words inspired by their lives on the range 

to the audience’s delight. 

azcowboypoets.org

AVEDON: RICHARD AVEDON, © THE RICHARD AVEDON FOUNDATION; ELVIS: LIBRARY OF CONGRESS; 

DANCE: MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART, CHICAGO, GIFT OF THE DISARONNO ORIGINALE 

PHOTOGRAPHY COLLECTION; OUDIN: USTA 

Aug 20-21 

Professional Bull Riders Inc. 

Memphis Invitational 

MEMPHIS No bull about it: This event will 

have you jumping out of your seat as the 

world’s top bull riders go head to head with 

PBR’s biggest, toughest stock. Pyrotechnics 

and rock ‘n’ roll music ratchet up the intensity 

at this competition. fedexforum.com 

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 SEP 

Aug 24-29 

Tall Ships at Navy Pier 

CHICAGO Sail into the Windy City 

for this maritime celebration. More 

than 20 historic tall ships—large, 

traditionally rigged sailing vessels—will 

be on view, including the 

Unicorn (the only all-female crewed 

tall ship in the world) and the 

Europa (built in 1911 in Hamburg). 

Visitors can enjoy on-deck tours, 

sailing excursions and nightly 

fireworks. navypier.com 

Aug 30 to Sept 12 

US Open 

QUEENS, NY The USTA Billie 

Jean King National Tennis 

Center is in full swing for this 

exciting two-week tennis 

extravaganza. The competition 

will be fierce, as Roger Federer 

looks to redeem himself from 

last year’s tough break against 

Juan Martin del Potro. One to 

watch is our own cover star 

Melanie Oudin, who ousted 

Maria Sharapova last year. 

usopen.org 

01 02 03 04 05 06 

Sept 3-5 

Sonoma Wine 

Country Weekend 

SONOMA, CA (56 MILES FROM 

SAN FRANCISCO) Sonoma has 

more than just the fruit of the 

vine going for it. Just ask the 

60 local chefs who will be pairing 

their best dishes with the 

region’s finest wines during 

this annual epicurean blowout. 

Visitors can sip and taste their 

way through daily winemaker 

lunches and dinners, chef 

demonstrations and wine 

seminars. sonomawine 

countryweekend.com 

Upstart 

Melanie 

Oudin wants 

to prove 

herself at 

this year’s 

US Open. 

ALL OVER 

THE MAP 

Travel the world 

without leaving the 

US at these spirited 

cultural events. 

MIAMI BRAZIL 

AUG 13-21 

Th e Brazilian Film 

Festival—the largest event 

dedicated to Brazilian 

cinema outside the country 

itself—showcases more 

than 40 acclaimed fi lms. 

brazilianfi lmfestival.com 

COLUMBUS, OH 

LATIN AMERICA 

AUG 14-15 

Th e Spanish Harlem 

Orchestra and Grammy 

Award-winner Tiempo 

Libre headline the Festival 

Latino, which also features 

craft s and cuisine from 

Latin America and the 

Caribbean. festivallatino.net 

LOS ANGELES JAPAN 

AUG 14-22 

One of the longest-running 

ethnic festivals in the US, 

Nisei Week—now in its 

70th year—includes a 

gyoza-eating competition, 

sumo demonstrations and 

other cultural exhibits in 

Little Tokyo. niseiweek.org 

DETROIT AFRICA 

AUG 20-22 

Th e African World Festival 

highlights the diversity of 

African culture through 

parades, authentic cuisine 

and craft s. maah-detroit.org 

MILWAUKEE IRELAND 

AUG 19-22 

Irish Fest, the world’s 

largest celebration of Irish 

music and culture, features 

more than 100 acts on 16 

stages. irishfest.com 


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F OOD 

CREAM OF THE CROP 

Summertime in Milwaukee means one thing: frozen 

custard. Nearly 20 shops around town specialize in this 

delicious treat. Here, four famed crafstmen dish on what 

makes theirs so good. 

BY ANN CHRISTENSEN 

KOPP’S FROZEN CUSTARD 

General manager Bud Reinhart 

various locations 

“Kopp’s was founded by Mrs. Elsa Kopp 

in 1950. Her son, Karl, took over and 

expanded the business in the 1960s, and 

I've been here since (44 years altogether). 

“Karl is particular about quality. 

The vanilla custard uses 100% pure 

Madagascar vanilla, which gives it that 

pure flavor. We don’t save any custard. It’s 

made fresh everyday.” 

LEON’S FROZEN CUSTARD 

Owner Ron Schneider 

3131 S 27th St 

“My father Leon opened this site in 1942. 

I started working here in 1964. 

“Our mix is basically the same recipe as 

when we started. What’s really important 

is the machine. We’re using a machine 

my dad bought in 1946. The longer it’s 

out of the machine, the more it loses its 

texture. Your maximum window is two 

hours [to [t serve it].” 

KITT'S FROZEN CUSTARD 

Owner Ray Rydz 

7000 W Capitol Dr 

“Our mix includes cream, egg yolks 

and pure cane sugar. We add extract to 

that—vanilla or chocolate. We’ve used 

the same machine for 30 years. Every 

day we run vanilla, chocolate and butter 

pecan, and usually one fruit and one 

candy flavor. 

“People love it because it’s so rich and 

creamy, whereas ice cream is icy.” 

GILLES FROZEN CUSTARD 

Owner Tom Linscott 

7515 W Bluemound Rd 

“Paul Gilles opened the stand in 1938 

and ran it until ’77, when my father 

bought it. He remodeled and added on 

to it. I took over for my dad in 1992. 

“I’m a mood guy. My favorite flavor 

depends on my mood. Give me something 

with Oreos. But butter pecan, 

that’s a big one [with customers]. A 

vanilla base is always the most popular.” 

GET THE SCOOP 

Got a frozen custard hankering but don't know where 

to go? Log onto custardlist.com to fi nd the locations 

and fl avors of the day of nearly 20 local stands. 

Individual shops are also online: Kopp’s posts a “Flavor 

Forecast” on Twitter, and sends a Flavor Alert email to 

subscribers. Gilles plans its fl avors of the day a month 

out, and posts a calendar on its website. 

COREY HENGEN

F OOD 

CREAM OF THE CROP 

Summertime in Milwaukee means one thing: frozen 

custard. Nearly 20 shops around town specialize in this 

delicious treat. Here, four famed crafstmen dish on what 

makes theirs so good. 

BY ANN CHRISTENSEN 

KOPP’S FROZEN CUSTARD 

General manager Bud Reinhart 

various locations 

“Kopp’s was founded by Mrs. Elsa Kopp 

in 1950. Her son, Karl, took over and 

expanded the business in the 1960s, and 

I've been here since (44 years altogether). 

“Karl is particular about quality. 

The vanilla custard uses 100% pure 

Madagascar vanilla, which gives it that 

pure flavor. We don’t save any custard. It’s 

made fresh everyday.” 

LEON’S FROZEN CUSTARD 

Owner Ron Schneider 

3131 S 27th St 

“My father Leon opened this site in 1942. 

I started working here in 1964. 

“Our mix is basically the same recipe as 

when we started. What’s really important 

is the machine. We’re using a machine 

my dad bought in 1946. The longer it’s 

out of the machine, the more it loses its 

texture. Your maximum window is two 

hours [to [t serve it].” 

KITT'S FROZEN CUSTARD 

Owner Ray Rydz 

7000 W Capitol Dr 

“Our mix includes cream, egg yolks 

and pure cane sugar. We add extract to 

that—vanilla or chocolate. We’ve used 

the same machine for 30 years. Every 

day we run vanilla, chocolate and butter 

pecan, and usually one fruit and one 

candy flavor. 

“People love it because it’s so rich and 

creamy, whereas ice cream is icy.” 

GILLES FROZEN CUSTARD 

Owner Tom Linscott 

7515 W Bluemound Rd 

“Paul Gilles opened the stand in 1938 

and ran it until ’77, when my father 

bought it. He remodeled and added on 

to it. I took over for my dad in 1992. 

“I’m a mood guy. My favorite flavor 

depends on my mood. Give me something 

with Oreos. But butter pecan, 

that’s a big one [with customers]. A 

vanilla base is always the most popular.” 

GET THE SCOOP 

Got a frozen custard hankering but don't know where 

to go? Log onto custardlist.com to fi nd the locations 

and fl avors of the day of nearly 20 local stands. 

Individual shops are also online: Kopp’s posts a “Flavor 

Forecast” on Twitter, and sends a Flavor Alert email to 

subscribers. Gilles plans its fl avors of the day a month 

out, and posts a calendar on its website. 

COREY HENGEN

There’s a seat to the Caribbean waiting for you. 

There are some places where the sun feels warmer. The tropical songs sound better. And umbrella drinks 

taste better. That’s why AirTran Airways is offering low fares to the sunny beaches of Key West, Nassau/ 

Paradise Island, Montego Bay, Aruba and San Juan. Book at airtran.com for our lowest fares, an affordable 

Business Class and Wi-Fi on every flight. Go. There’s nothing stopping you. ® 

En español, 1-877-581-9842 ©AirTran Airways 2010

FREEPORT, ME 

(21 MILES FROM 

PORTLAND) 

Cold River Vodka 

$35 

coldrivervodka.com 

FRANKFORT, KY 


LEXINGTON) 

Eagle Rare Kentucky 

Straight Bourbon 

Whiskey 

$35 

buffalotrace.com 

PHOTOGRAPH 

BY CLAIRE BENOIST 

UKIAH, CA (128 MILES 

FROM SAN FRANCISCO) 

Germain-Robin 

XO Brandy 

$120 

germain-robin.com 

SAN LEON, TX 


HOUSTON) 

Railean Texas 

White Rum 

$17 

railean.com 

LET’S GO 

Spirited Away 

ROUNDUP Bring home local fl avor 

with small-batch artisan liquors from 

around the country. 

MILWAUKEE 

Rehorst Gin 

$29 

greatlakes 

distillery.com 

PHILADELPHIA 

Vieux Carre 

Absinthe 

$58 

vieuxcarre 

absinthe.com 

Plan on taking 

a bottle home? 

Be sure to pack it 

in your checked 

baggage. 


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AGRICULTURE 

FRUITS OF THEIR LABOR 

Talk about sweet spots—these states lead the US in the 

production of some tasty crops. 

APPLES 

BLUEBERRIES 

CRANBERRIES 

WATERMELONS 

BLOG FEED 

59.4% 

WASHINGTON 

A LOCAL BLOGGER REVEALS 

THE TOP SPOTS FOR 

Polish Pride PIEROGIES IN PITTSBURGH. 

1. BLOOMFIELD BRIDGE TAVERN “Th is dive bar serves 

the elusive cottage cheese pierogi; creamy and mild, 

it’s not easy to fi nd outside of grandma’s kitchen.” 4412 

Liberty Ave; 412-682-8611; bloomfi eldbridgetavern.com 

2. S&D POLISH DELI “Th e pierogies at this Strip District 

spot are bathed in butter. Th e potato and farmer cheese 

variety is a good starting point, and the sauerkraut one is 

a hit.” 2204 Penn Ave; 412-281-2906; sdpolishdeli.com 

When not putting away pierogies around town (or at grandma’s), Julie Rider dishes on Pittsburgh’s dining scene at snickies.wordpress.com. 


12.8% 

NEW YORK 

25.1% 

MICHIGAN 20.5% 

MAINE 

56.8% 

WISCONSIN 

17.2% 

FLORIDA 

30.2% 

MASSACHUSETTS 

15.4% 

CALIFORNIA 

6.2% 

MICHIGAN 

13.5% 

NEW JERSEY 

6.5% 

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TRY IT: Vashon Winery on 

Vashon Island (a ferry ride from 

Seattle) serves a delicious 

lightly sparkling cider in its 

tasting room every Saturday. 

10317 SW 156th St, Vashon 

Island, WA; 206-567-0055; 

vashonwinery.com 

TRY IT: The Berry Patch Pie 

from Achatz Handmade Pie Co. 

uses locally sourced blueberries 

and was a winner at the 2010 

National Pie Championship. 

17736 W 13 Mile, Beverly Hills, 

MI (near Detroit); 248-594-6111; 

achatzpies.com 

TRY IT: White cheddar cheese 

with cranberries from Wisconsin 

Cheese Mart on Milwaukee’s 

historic Old World Third Street 

pairs two of the state’s big 

claims to fame. 1048 N Old 

World Third St; 888-482-7700; 

wisconsincheesemart.com 

TRY IT: Beat the heat in Miami 

with an unbelievably refreshing 

watermelon paleta (a Latin 

American popsicle). The Feverish 

Mobile Ice Cream truck sells 

them for $3. Go to its website 

to find its current location. 305- 

482-1832; feverishmiami.com 

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14% Japanese/ 

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7% Vietnamese 

7% Thai 

17% Mexican 

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17% Italian 

6% Middle 

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American 

8% Japanese/ 

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3% Caribbean 

3% Spanish/ 

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3. PIEROGIES PLUS “Venture off the beaten path to this 

bare-bones, Polish immigrant-owned kitchen. Try the 

traditional lekvar (prune) pierogi.” 342 Island Ave, 

McKees Rocks; 412-331-2224; pierogiesplus.com 

4. THE CHURCH BREW WORKS “Diners at this churchturned-brewery 

clamor for ‘Pittsburgh Pierogie Pizza,’ 

topped with potato purée, onions and cheddar.” 

3525 Liberty Ave; 412-688-8200; churchbrew.com 

5. FAT HEAD’S SALOON “Fat Head’s serves South Side’s 

meanest fried pierogi app. Save room for the ‘headwich’ 

loaded with kielbasa, fried pierogies, cheese and onions.” 

1805 E Carson St; 412-431-7433; fatheads.com


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luxe makeup 

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5 Clarisonic 

Opal Sonic 

Infusion System 

This latest 

addition to 

the Clarisonic 

lineup uses 

micro-pulse 

technology to 

help serum 

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penetrate 

under-eye skin 

in just 30 seconds. 

$245; 

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This natural 

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AND I... 

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AND 

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STRAIGHT UP 

Climb Denver's 

closest 14er, 

Mt. Evans, and 

you'll ascend 

5,600 feet over 

16 miles. 14ers 

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TO AN AWE- 

SOME PHOTO 

OPPORTUNITY 

Many hikes off the Blue 

Ridge Parkway near Asheville 

offer panoramic views of the 

violet-tinged countryside. 

blueridgeparkway.org 

PANICKED 

Get out of any 

sticky wilderness 

situation 

after a class at 

Byron Kerns 

Survival School 

in Sarasota. 

byronkerns 

survival.com 

THE BIG CHILL SEEK OUT THESE 

COLD COMFORTS WHEN THE 

DOG DAYS OF AUGUST HAVE YOU 

PANTING IN THE STREETS. 

70°F 

Tubing on the Guadalupe River near 

San Antonio riversportstubes.com 

TAKE A 

HIKE OR RIDE 

A BIKE? 

AIR 

THE 

FEELING OF 

FALLING IS 

______. 

NAUSEATING 

EXHILARATING 

What beats 

winning big 

in Las Vegas? 

Jumping from 

a plane over 

nearby Red 

Rock Canyon. 

skydivelas 

vegas.com 

Outside Seattle on the 

slopes of Mt. Rainier, Skookum 

Flats Trail offers a beautiful 

ride from start to finish. 

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CHOOSE 

YOUR OWN 

ADVENTURE 

FLOWCHART 

What’s your 

element? 

Blue Sky 

Balloons near 

White Plains, 

NY offers hot 

air balloon 

rides over the 

Hudson Valley. 

bluesky 

balloons.com 

Rapids on the 

Gauley River 

near Charleston, 

WV, range 

from beginnerfriendly 

Class 

I riffles to formidable 

Class 

V+ whitewater. 

gauley.com 

The Arctic Ice Room at Qua Baths & Spa at 

Caesars Palace Las Vegas caesarspalace.com 

55°F 

THE AWE 

INSPIRING 

PHYSIQUE 

The pros at 

Ron Jon Surf 

Shop in Cocoa 

Beach (near 

Orlando) teach 

surfing where 

Kelly Slater 

learned to ride. 

ronjonsurf 

school.com 

52°F 

Mark Twain Cave Complex in Hannibal, MO 

(103 miles from St. Louis) marktwaincave.com 

WATER E 

I’M NOT 

INTO THAT 

HIPPIE STUFF 

BEST 

PART ABOUT 

BEING 

AQUAMAN: 

THE GILLS 

THE 

RIVER WILD OR 

THE ENDLESS 

SUMMER? 

CAN’T. 

STOP. 

WATCHING. 

Board a boat 

in San Diego 

for a five-day 

trip in which 

you’ll cage 

dive with great 

whites near 

Mexico's Isla 

Guadalupe. 

sharkdiver.com 

The Penguin and Puffin Coast 

at St. Louis Zoo stlzoo.org 

45-50°F 

Learn to drive like James 

Bond at Skip Barber 

Racing School at Mazda 

Raceway Laguna Seca 

(near San Francisco). 

skipbarber.com 

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DO YOU FEEL 

ABOUT SHARK 

WEEK? 

WHAT IS 

WRONG WITH 

SOME PEOPLE? 

Shipwrecks 

line Lake Michigan's 

bottom, 

making for an 

otherworldly 

scuba trip 

from Chicago, 

Milwaukee or 

Grand Rapids. 

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32°F 

Strawberry-basil popsicles at People’s Pops 

in NYC peoplespops.com 



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ACTION FANTASY 

ADVENTURE 

INSTANT ACTION HERO 

THESE WHITE-KNUCKLE ADVENTURES PUT YOU IN CONTROL OF 

GROWN-UP TOYS ON LAND, IN AIR AND UNDERWATER. 

Chase dune buggy-driving 

bandits across wastelands like 

Mad Max in The Road Warrior. 

Lost Wages Tours 

Las Vegas • lostwagestours.com 

Instead of the lawless 

Australian desert, you’ll be 

racing through the 15,000-acre 

Nellis Dunes Recreation Area, 

northeast of Las Vegas. Feel 

your adrenaline surge as you 

pursue one of Lost Wages' 

instructors over twisting trails 

and shifting dunes at speeds 

of up to 50mph. 

Mel Gibson didn’t shower 

because his character lived in 

a post-apocalyptic wasteland 

where water was like gold. 

Now go get cleaned up. 

QUIZ 

CONSTRUCTION JUNCTION Use these building clues to match the skyline to the city. 

1 At night, hundreds of bulbs light up this 

globe with computer-generated patterns. 

4 This is the tallest building in the 

Western Hemisphere (1,450 feet). 


Hunt bogies like Top Gun's 

Maverick without Viper’s flight 

school and bad cop routine. 

Air Combat USA 

Los Angeles • aircombat.com 

The aces at Air Combat USA 

handle the dangerous parts 

(takeoffs and landings) and 

teach clients basic fighter 

tactics—loops, rolls and 

something called an “Immelman”—to 

outmaneuver their 

opponents. It’s up to you to 

pull up to six Gs in a whiteknuckle 

aerial ballet. 

Even if you win, you probably 

won’t get to sing “You’ve Lost 

That Loving Feeling” at a nearby 

bar with your veteran co-pilot. 

Play chicken with a Soviet 

nuclear sub like Jack Ryan in 

The Hunt for Red October. 

Sub Aviator Systems 

San Francisco • subaviators.com 

Okay, so there won’t be any 

nuclear subs involved, but you’ll 

pilot the one-of-a-kind Super 

Aviator submarine into the crystal-clear 

depths of Lake Tahoe at 

this underwater “flight” school. 

The 22-foot sub was designed 

for max maneuverability, and its 

stealthy engines allow you to 

sneak up closer to fish. 

Nobody gets your cheesy 

“Crazy Ivan” handle, but they 

do think you’re crazy when 

you call out, “Give me a ping, 

Vasili. One ping only!” 

2 Built for the 1962 World’s Fair, this structure 

can withstand winds of up to 200 mph. 

5 This steel tied-arch bridge, with its 780foot 

main span, crosses the Ohio River. 

Drive a car-crushing tank like 

James Bond in Goldeneye. 

Drive A Tank 

Minneapolis • driveatank.com 

It won’t quite match Bond’s 

bang-up tour of St. Petersburg, 

but Drive a Tank lets you helm 

three British armored vehicles 

on a challenging rural course. 

Take the open-hatched Abbot 

tank and an APCarrier for a 

spin. Top your day off by rolling 

a car pancake-flat with a 60-ton 

Chieftain main battle tank. 

That was awesome, 007! 

Too bad it was your car you 

crushed, you crazy animal. 

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Breckenridge by Bike 

NO SNOW? NO PROBLEM. MIKE MCCORMACK STILL CRUISES 

COLORADO’S BACKCOUNTRY IN THE OFF-SEASON. 

Mike McCormack is the 

founder and director 

of the Breck Epic, 

an ultra-endurance 

mountain bike stage 

race through the high-alpine backcountry 

of Breckenridge, CO. For more than 

a decade, McCormack—an outdoor 

industry marketing professional by day— 

has married environmental advocacy 

and mountain biking groups in an eff ort 

to expand wilderness protection in the 

region. Th e race raises money for local 

nonprofi ts that focus on backcountry 

advocacy and stewardship initiatives. 

McCormack invites you to spin your 

wheels during the second annual 

Breck Epic (Aug. 22-28) and check out 

the summer side of a great American 

ski town. 

What makes Breck Epic different from 

other wilderness stage races? “One 

thing that sets this race apart is the use of 

the town of Breckenridge as a central hub. 

All the stages start and fi nish within a mile 

of town, and most of the stages start right 

in the core of the community. You can also 

count on 75 degrees and sunny each day— 

perfect weather for watching the race.” 

What if you want to get out on your 

own? “[Th e mountain biking] is incredible 

for all ages and abilities. At he 

MOUNTAIN MAN 

Mike takes a break with his 

furry pal Boo. 

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Breckenridge Welcome Center, pick up a 

trail map, which will lead you to dozens of 

diverse rides within 60 seconds of town. 

On the Flume trails, for example, you can 

put together rides ranging from two to 200 

miles. You’ll see Breck’s mining industry 

legacy from 150 years ago—abandoned 

ditches used to hydraulically mine 

hillsides—and how that environmental 

devastation has been repurposed to create 

beautiful, healthy trails.” 

Where should people stop in the morning 

to fuel up? “Clint’s is the place to start 

your day. Everything is made fresh, and 

when you walk in you’re overwhelmed 

by the scents of cooking and baking. Th e 

walls are covered with a rotating exhibit of 

work from local artists.” 

How about a place to grab a sandwich? 

“Amazing Grace, which is owned by Mona 

Merrill, a former pro mountain biker 

and one of the most heavily decorated 

adventure racers in the world. Everything’s 

organic and natural. My wife and I love 

to get the turkey and berry sandwich: 

fresh greens, sprouts, avocado, huge slices 

of turkey and cranberry thrown onto 

massive slices of bread. It’s embarrassing 

because it’s so big, but for refueling during 

a long hike or ride, it’s the perfect balance 

of fat, veggies and protein.” 

What do you do for fun at night? “Lots 

of music comes through this little town. 

Th e National Repertory Orchestra is in 

Breckenridge all summer. Th ey play at 

the Riverwalk Center, a striking, worldclass 

arts facility in the middle of town. 

For a more progressive music scene, 

Th ree20South is the place to be. Th e y get 

a million acts from bluegrass to folk, punk 

and reggae.” 


BRECK, YEAH! (clockwise 

from top left) Grinding up the 

trail at last year’s Breck Epic; 

enjoying the great outdoors at 

the Riverwalk Center; eating out 

at Empire Burger 

Where can you cap off your evening 

with a top-notch meal? “Th is may sound 

like a paradox, but Empire Burger serves 

the best fi sh tacos I’ve ever had. Of course, 

the burgers and fries are phenomenal as 

well: Th e beef is grass-fed and ground 

in-house, and they cut their own potatoes 

to make the fries. Modis is a great option 

for a high-end experience. It’s American 

eclectic, and you can get lamb, quail and 

seafood that stacks up well against fare in 

bigger cities—but it’s very unpretentious 

and still classically Breck.” —Bryce Hubner 

BRECK EPIC breckepic.com 

BRECKENRIDGE WELCOME 

CENTER 203 S Main St; 970- 

453-5579; gobreck.com 

CLINT’S COFFEEHOUSE & 

BAKERY 131 S Main St; 970- 

453-2990 

AMAZING GRACE 213 Lincoln 

Ave; 970-453-1445; amazing 

gracebreck.com 

NATIONAL REPERTORY 

ORCHESTRA 970-453-5825; 

nromusic.com 

RIVERWALK CENTER 150 West 

Adams Ave; 970-547-3100; 

breckenridgetowncenter.com 

“ You’ll see Breck’s 

mining industry 

legacy from 150 

years ago... and how 

that environmental 

devastation has 

been repurposed 

to create beautiful, 

healthy trails.” 

THREE20SOUTH 320 S Main 

St; 970-547-5320; three20 

south.com 

EMPIRE BURGER 520 S Main St; 

970-453-2329; empireburger.com 

MODIS 113 S Main St; 970- 

453-4330; modisbreck.com 

TO LEARN more about what to do, where to eat and where to shop in and around Denver, turn to 

page 118 in the Go Guides. 

BRECK EPIC, RIVERWALK CENTER: CARL SCOFIELD; EMPIRE BURGER: KEN NELSON

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045 BAND RECOGNITION The city’s homegrown country music talent takes center stage. 


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with innovation. 

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company roads and parking lots. The 

process worked so well, it was adopted 

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asphalt. It’s one small way to make the 

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THE LIVING ROOM: HEIDI GELDHAUSER FOR THE REYNOLDS GROUP 

RECIPES FOR REVELRY Atlanta has recently 

welcomed an impressive number of new hotels—from hip to 

luxurious—and a few classics underwent massive renovations. 

The result? A party scene that’s anchored by hotel hotspots, 

each of which offers a mix of reasons to settle in for the night. 

2 parts 

see-and-beseen 

3 parts 

breathtaking 

view 

2 parts craft 

cocktails 

1 part modern 

décor 

2 parts 

trendsetters 

+ 1 part 

Buckhead 

sophistication 

+ 1 part 

Midtown 

chic 

+ 2 parts 

alfresco 

seating 

+ 2 parts 

laidback 

lounge 

with a splash of 

the signature 

West Paces 

Mary cocktail 

with weekly drink 

specials on 

top 

with a dash of 

“Good Eats” 

small plates 

with a post-Fox 

Theatre-show 

crowd for 

garnish 

= The St. Regis Bar 

= 11 Stories 

at The Glenn 

Hotel 

= AltoRex Rooftop 

Lounge at Hotel 

Palomar 

= Livingston 

Bar at The 

Georgian 

Terrace 

+ 1 part live with retro board = The Living 

jazz quar- games to taste Room at the W 

tet (on 

Thursdays) 

Atlanta-Buckhead 

ON THE TOWN: ATLANTA 

IN BRIEF 

GROWING UP THE 

600-FOOT-LONG, 

40-FOOT-HIGH 

CANOPY WALK 

AT THE ATLANTA 

BOTANICAL 

GARDEN IS THE 

ONLY TREE 

CANOPY-LEVEL 

WALKWAY OF ITS 

KIND IN THE US. 

THE ADDITION 

IS A HIGHLIGHT 

OF A RECENTLY 

COMPLETED $55 

MILLION “GREEN” 

EXPANSION. 

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NOTES FROM THE FIELD 

Georgia State University’s 

first-ever football team will touch 

down this fall with football legend 

and Atlanta native Bill Curry 

as head coach. The Panthers’ 

inaugural season kicks off Sept. 2 

at the Georgia Dome. 

Who needs seats behind 

home plate? Braves fans can 

catch the action from the lively 

upper reserved section for just $1 

during Buck Belue Buck Night at 

Turner Field. (Aug. 2, 16, 30 and 

Sept. 13, 27) 


033

Land of outdoor adventure 

and festival fun, 

Thomson is full of delightful events for the whole family. 

Rodeo 

Trails 

Fishing 

Festivals

82.5 

WIDTH (IN INCHES) of the “magic 

wall”—a touch-screen monitor used to 

display graphics—in the new CNN Studio 

7, a stop on the Inside CNN Studio Tour. 

CULTURE CALENDAR 

THE ART OF ICHIYO IKEBANA 

At Museum of Design Atlanta 

AUG 29 TO SEPT 18 

This exhibit of Japanese flower 

designs by Ichiyo School 

headmaster Akihiro Kasuya will 

examine the art of arranging 

blooms in large spaces. It will 

run with a weekly-changing show 

by the school’s Atlanta chapter. 

museumofdesign.org 

175+ 

IDENTIFIED BIRD SPECIES in Piedmont 

Park, which hosts bird walks 

the first Saturday of every month. 

300 

47 

LENGTH (IN FEET) 

of the cast replica 

Giganotosaurus—the 

world’s largest meateating 

dinosaur—at the 

Fernbank Museum of 

Natural History. 

15,030 

AREA (IN SQUARE FEET) of the 

Atlanta Cyclorama, a sweeping 

panoramic depiction of the Battle of 

Atlanta, fought during the Civil War. 

AVERAGE WEIGHT (IN POUNDS) of a male Sumatran tiger. Two of these critically 

endangered cats are part of Zoo Atlanta’s new “Trader’s Alley” exhibit. 

DALÍ: THE LATE WORK 

At the High Museum of Art 

AUG 7 TO JAN 9 

This exhibition—the first to focus 

on Dalí’s art after 1940—features 

more than 40 paintings as well 

as related drawings and prints. 

It will explore the artist’s keen 

interest in science, optical effects 

and illusionism. 

high.org 

THE SOUND OF MUSIC 

At The Fox Theatre 

AUG 24-29 

You’ll find it hard not to sing 

along to “Do Re Mi” and “Climb 

Ev’ry Mountain” in this Theater 

of the Stars adaptation of the 

classic story about the von Trapp 

family and their spirited nanny. 

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IN BRIEF 

DRAGON*CON 

Multiple venues 

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Don your finest spandex bodysuit 

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IN BRIEF 

WORLD FARE 

On just a 6-mile stretch of 

Buford Highway, you can try cuisine 

from more than 10 different 

countries. Here’s just a sample 

of the international flavors: 

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CHINA EATERY 

(Chinese) 

5141 Buford Hwy, 

Ste C 

PENANG 

(Malaysian) 


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RESTAURANT 

(Cuban) 


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(Japanese) 

5953 Buford 

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Let’s Ride Ditch the rental car and 

hop on a bike for a tour of Atlanta’s 

historic neighborhoods. The 10-mile 

ride includes impromptu history 

lessons at notable sites such as Oakland 

Cemetery and the Martin Luther 

King National Historic Park. Foodies 

may prefer the Progressive Dinner 

tour, which stops at three restaurants 

for a minimum of eight courses. 

You’ll be having too much fun to 

worry about having helmet hair at 

the table. biketoursatl.com 

CHO SUN OK 

(Korean BBQ) 

5865 Buford Hwy ON AUG. 4, THE ATLANTA AIRPORT MARRIOTT IS OPENING 

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TAQUERIA EL 

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(Mexican) 

5288 Buford Hwy 

CHATEAU 

DE SAIGON 

(Vietnamese) 

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Hwy, #217 

PANAHAR 

BANGLADESHI 

CUISINE 

(Bangladeshi) 

3375 Buford 

Hwy Ste 1060 

MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT. THE COMPLEX CONNECTS TO THE 

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2 

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Apple 

4 

Kinley Bitter 

Lemon 

5 

TaB 

1 

Sparletta 

Sparberry 

3 

INCA 

KOLA 

A 

Matter 

of Taste 

At the World 

of Coca-Cola, 

visitors can 

put their taste 

buds through 

sensory overload 

by trying 

70 products 

from all over 

the world in 

the Taste It! 

lounge. See if 

you can match 

the drink to its 

description. 

A 

B 

C 

D 

E 

This carbonated 

water drink sold in 

Europe also comes 

in tonic, club soda 

and a variety of 

fruit flavors. 

This soft drink is 

called the “national 

beverage” of Peru. 

People describe 

the fruity flavor in 

a variety of ways, 

be it pineapple, 

lemon-lime or 

banana-strawberry. 

This soft drink has 

been sold in Africa 

since 1955. 

Introduced to the 

US in 1963, this 

was The Coca-Cola 

Company’s first 

sugar-free soft 

drink. 

This bright-colored 

soda was the 

first carbonated 

drink designed 

by The Coca-Cola 

Company specifically 

for China. 

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An Exhibition Exxhib 

of Real Human Bodies 

This striking Exhibition showcases real human 

bodies, dissected and preserved through a 

revolutionary process allowing visitors to see 

themselves in a fascinating way like never before. 

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Experience Your Life in the Dark 

“For about an hour, visitors navigate different environments 

in complete darkness, relying on all senses except sight, and 

ask questions of their visually impaired guide, whose faces 

they don’t see until leaving. Stumbling in darkness makes the 

Dialog visitor appreciate how visually oriented the world 

is - how would you go grocery shopping? How would you 

cross the street? - as well as the reliance on other senses such 

as sound and touch to navigate the world.” 

- Elizabeth Landou, CNN 

www.DialogTickets.com

Taking the Plunge 

Some start out terrified. Others, excited. But after 

swimming with whale sharks, all are awestruck. 

BY BROOKE PORTER 

THE GEORGIA 

AQUARIUM IS 

UNDERGOING 

A $110 MILLION, 

84,000-SQUARE- 

FOOT EXPANSION 

TO MAKE ROOM 

FOR A BRAND- 

NEW DOLPHIN 

EXHIBIT, WHICH 

WILL OPEN IN 

NOVEMBER. 

VISITORS CAN 

EXPECT DOLPHIN 

SHOWS AND 

FIRSTHAND 

ENCOUNTERS 

WITH THE 

FRIENDLY 

ANIMALS. 

“Grandma, are you nuts?” 

When I meet Marci, she seems calm and 

collected—anything but crazy. But I don’t 

blame her family for reacting the way they did 

when she decided to swim with whale sharks— 

the largest fish species in the world—for her 

60th birthday. 

Marci and I—along with six other brave 

souls—are at the Georgia Aquarium for the 

Journey with the Gentle Giants program. 

After a brief behind-the-scenes tour and 

safety orientation, we are all snugly outfitted 

in wetsuits, booties, gloves, fins, goggles and 

a breathing apparatus with an oxygen tank 

(optional for us snorkelers). Then it’s time 

to jump into a 6.3-million-gallon tank with 

four whale sharks. These giant creatures are 

typically 40 feet long and 3,500 pounds (male) 

or 5,000 pounds (female). 

The swim is a slow, 30-minute lap around 

the Ocean Voyager exhibit. (There’s also a 

scuba program for those with certification.) 

Even the most inexperienced snorkeler can 

get the hang of simultaneously breathing 

and propelling forward while gawking at the 

profusion of underwater life. The oversized 

tank is teeming with creatures, including 

goliath grouper, two manta rays (the only ones 

in a US aquarium), hammerhead sharks and 

pesky schools of smaller fish that Dive Master 

Liz Mercure warns may nibble on our hair. 

But the massive whale sharks steal the 

show. These filter-feeding fish swim close to 


the surface, and it’s common for them to 

brush up against you. We were instructed 

in orientation to freeze with our arms 

and legs outstretched when that happens. 

Panic sets in when two of them pass by 

inches from my face, so I start giving 

myself pep talks (just keep breathing, look 

at all the pretty fish, the shark won’t eat 

me), and my trepidation subsides by the 

last encounter. Finally, I am able to truly 

appreciate these creatures for what they 

really are: beautiful, gentle giants. 

Post-swim, I look over at Marci, who 

flew in all the way from San Francisco for 

this. She looks refreshed and exhilarated. 

Grandma knew what she was doing. 

Journey with Gentle Giants is the only opportunity in the world where you are guaranteed to swim 

with whale sharks. Advanced reservations are required, and the cost ($225/swim; $325/scuba) 

includes general admission, a T-shirt, certificate and a souvenir photo. georgiaaquarium.org 


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Minutes from every Atlanta attraction, 

Sandy Springs, GA has several FREE 

surprises for you, too! 

Anne Frank in the World: 

1929-1945 — More than 

600 photographs tell the 

story of young Anne Frank, 

from her days of freedom 

in the 1930s to hiding with 

her family in Amsterdam 

and her 1945 death in the 

Bergen-Belson concentration camp. Visitors can watch a 28-minute 

video, “The Short Life of Anne Frank,” which includes the only known 

footage of Anne. This powerful exhibit provides you the opportunity 

to learn, explore, share and remember the history and lessons of the 

Holocaust and its continued relevance today. 

Take Your Choice of More 

Than 2,800 Rooms — 

Sandy Springs, Georgia, offers 

20 hotels with a selection 

of more than 2,800 rooms, 

from budget-conscious to 

decadent luxury, and everything 

in between. Most are 

newly renovated with safe and secure interior corridors, friendly 

staffs who are eager to make your stay a success, and more 

amenities than you’ll ever need. Plus, you’re in a great 

suburban location with the entire Atlanta metro area 

easily accessible. 

Heritage Sandy Springs — 

A community gathering point for 

residents and visitors of Sandy 

Springs which offers unique 

indoor and outdoor meeting 

and event space. Heritage also 

contains a museum, natural 

springs and gardens, providing 

an expansive park setting, 

yet still offers a relaxing respite to the hustle and bustle of the city. The 

Heritage Sandy Springs Museum is located within an 1869 plains-style 

farmhouse. Two traveling exhibits and a permanent exhibit of the history 

of Sandy Springs are also a part of the Musuem. 

Minutes Away — See the 

Georgia Aquarium, World of 

Coca-Cola or the CNN Center 

within 10 minutes of Sandy 

Springs. Take in over 20 miles of 

Chattahoochee River shoreline 

or enjoy a day in the sun on 

the river. If famous attractions 

or outdoor excursions aren’t your fancy, then go antiquing or boutique 

shopping because there is shopping galore in and around 

Sandy Springs, GA. We invite you to visit our website 

at www.visitsandysprings.org to start planning your 

trip today.

Meals on Wheels 

A CONVOY OF TRUCKS AND CARTS IS MOVING THE CITY’S 

DINING SCENE IN A NEW DIRECTION. 

BY STEPHANIE DAVIS 

PHOTOGRAPHS BY PATRICK HEAGNEY 


The scent of grilled onions and sugary apples permeates through the open air, filling 

nostrils and making stomachs growl. In a plaza outside downtown’s Sweet Auburn 

Curb Market, men and women rush around metal trucks and push carts handcrafting 

gourmet eats as hungry crowds line up to put in their orders. This is the Urban 

Picnic—and the cooks and consumers are all part of a revolution: the burgeoning 

Atlanta street food scene. 

Across the country, many large cities have had a thriving street food culture for 

years, even decades, but the city of Atlanta’s strict vending ordinances (along with the belief that it’s a 

non-walkable city) have kept one from ever cropping 

up. According to Georgia’s Food Service Rules and 

Regulations, food is not allowed to be cooked out of 

a non-permitted kitchen. Therefore, carts are limited 

in what they can sell (think pretzels and popcorn) 

because they can’t prepare any raw food. 

But a band of intrepid gastronomes is working 

to change the laws, starting with having a presence at 

privately owned parking lots, festivals and markets like 

Sweet Auburn Curb Market. (Festival operators can 

GREETING CART Streatery, which sells a variety of 

hot dogs and more than a dozen toppings, is just 

one of many carts rolling into Atlanta. 


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give mobile food units permits; the mobile unit operator 

must present a health plan to the county health department 

before being cleared to participate.) 

In the beating sun at the Urban Picnic, which takes 

place the last Friday of the month through October, 

26-year-old Hayley Richardson, owner of a food cart 

called Artichoke Bliss, is unloading the last few ciabattas 

with prosciutto, fontina and rosemary aioli wrapped in 

wax paper she’s made for the day. “I had lived in New York 

and LA and thought, ‘What can we do to get a street life 

going here?’” 

The movement found its legs in October 2009 with 

a presentation at Octane Coffee Bar on street cart culture 

by local food critic and writer Christiane Lauterbach. 

The lecture was attended by Richardson and a grab bag 

of city planners, students, architects and chefs. Inspired 

to organize, a number of attendees formed the Atlanta 

Street Food Coalition, which currently has 25 members 

(and growing) and is working with Fulton County 

Environmental Health Services to bring more street food 

to Atlanta. So far, the department has offered to provide 

classes on safe kitchen standards and how to run a clean 

operation. According to Greg Smith, president of the 

ASFC, representatives from the FCEHS were rumored to 

have attended a recent Urban Picnic and Mayor Kasim 

Reed is said to be a supporter. This troupe of food truck 

and cart supporters is now recognized by the state of 

Georgia as a nonprofit corporation and is making headway 

against the city’s draconian regulations that say a kitchen 

can’t exist inside a moving vehicle. 

Before there even was a street food scene or an ASFC, 

Kenneth Woodfin parked his Orleagian Snowballs’ mobile 

green kiosk at 1570 Monroe Drive, moving a year later to 

its current strip of land at 1161 Ponce de Leon Avenue. He’s 

been there for two years, thanks to permission from the 

land’s private owner. Woodfin creates New Orleans-style 

snowballs (a shaved ice ball served in a cup with sugary 

syrups drizzled on top) made “for the pleasure of Georgians”—hence 

the amalgamation. His success is proof that 

these carts can become a beloved part of city life. “Street 

vending is a big deal in other places because the real estate 

is so expensive,” Woodfin says. “Atlanta isn’t quite there yet, 

but in a decade or so street vending will dominate here.” 

Woodfin’s flourishing business has inspired others to 

join the convoy. Jessamine Starr, who owns the bright-red 

Good Food Truck with her husband George Long, always 

has two things on the menu: “poodles” and “cones.” The 

poodle is an inventive spin on an all beef hot dog, served 

in a sweet French toast bun and topped with apple maple 

OUTSIDE IN 

FOR EPI- 

CURES 

WHO WANT 

STREET 

FOOD 

WITH TABLE 

SERVICE, 

HERE ARE 

TWO SPOTS 

THAT TAKE 

THE SCENE 

INDOORS. 

INC STREET FOOD 

At this Latin American 

restaurant in 

downtown Roswell, 

sweet potato tamales, 

adobo-braised 

chicken tacos, fried 

cactus and yucca 

fries are all served 

street-style on metal 

platters or in wax 

paper. Chef Richard 

Wilt crafted his 

menu after spending 

years traveling Latin 

America and the 

Caribbean. Inside, 

a visage of a street 

cart is built over the 

open-air kitchen, so 

it looks like you’re 

being served out of a 

truck. 948 Canton St, 

Roswell; 770-998- 

3114; incstreetfood 

.com 

TUK TUK 

Named after a twowheeled 

Thai taxi, 

Tuk Tuk offers dishes 

that are as authentic 

as any you’d find 

on the side streets 

of Bangkok. Plates 

include moo yang, 

a grilled BBQ pork 

skewer, and mieng 

kum, an old-fashioned 

dish of spinach leaf 

wrap with lime, ginger, 

onions, peanuts 

and coconut. 1745 

Peachtree Rd; 678- 

539-6181; tuktukatl 

.com 

KEEP ON TRUCKIN’ At INC Street Food, diners can get the food truck 

ambience indoors. 

slaw; diners are encouraged to squeeze syrup and brown 

mustard on top. The savory cones change daily and can be 

anything from a parmesan waffle cone filled with lentils 

and rice topped with lemon basil ricotta to a sesame-ginger 

Thai cone with panang curry and rice. 

Steven Carse, aka King of Pops, parks his cart at 

the corner of North and North Highland avenues and 

peddles—you guessed it—popsicles. “I saw paletas while 

I was traveling through Central America and decided to 

recreate them with an emphasis on local, fresh ingredients,” 

he says. Blackberry-mojito, chocolate sea salt and 

pineapple-ginger are always bestsellers. 

Brick-and-mortar restaurants are also getting in on 

the uprising. Buckhead’s Souper Jenny bought a truck 

on eBay, painted it with peace signs and dubbed it “The 

Incredible Flying Soup Mobile.” During warm months, it 

sells cold soups like gazpacho and sandwiches like fresh 

Nantucket lobster rolls on thyme-and-black-pepper buns. 

And Westside’s Hankook Taqueria, known for its cheap 

Korean barbecue tacos, has dubbed its truck “Yumbii” 

and sells overstuffed burritos, barbecue pork sliders and 

other savory goodies. The pork is slow cooked for seven 

hours, pulled, marinated in a spicy sauce and topped with 

cucumber kimchee on lightly toasted buns. 

Back at the Urban Picnic, the spicy scent of barbecue 

tacos mingles with roasted artichokes and fresh made 

batter—it’s the smell of street food culture heating up in the 

city. The asphalt is teeming with the bon vivants who are 

making strides in overcoming Atlanta’s outdated regulations. 

And based on their success thus far, one can only 

imagine what will happen when they wheel onto the streets 

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ATLANTA’S COUNTRY MUSIC CLUBS ARE MAKING 

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COUNTRY TIME Fans go 

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country’s largest dance 

club and concert hall. 


BY ASHLEY HESSELTINE 

PHOTOGRAPHS BY PATRICK HEAGNEY 

I 

t’s “Welfare Wednesday” at The Peachtree 

Tavern in Buckhead. Although the $3 

cover and cheap drinks are enticing, 

most of the people quickly filling the 

300-person-capacity space are here for 

the night’s headliner, Thomas Tillman. 

An Atlanta native breaking out on the 

country scene, Tillman is following in the footsteps of 

the local Grammy Award-winning Zac Brown Band 

(which graced this very stage just three years ago) 

and Leesburg, GA-native Luke Bryan (who still plays 

acoustic shows at the venue—sometimes for free). 

As Tillman begins his set—starting with covers to 

get the crowd going, then transitioning into original 

material like his new song, “John Deere-John 3:16”— 

you’d think you were in downtown Nashville, where live 

country music is performed at bars on Broadway Street 

almost every night and the crowds never fail to sing 

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has gained serious recognition in the past 

few years thanks to a handful of superstars 

that call the city home, including Zac Brown 

Band and Sugarland. 

“These bands have opened a lot of 

doors for Atlanta artists. I feel like I’m 

playing the same circuit they did years 

ago,” says Tillman, who has played in 

house bands at Wild Bill’s and Cowboys 

(both large Atlanta-area venues) and 

recently made his solo debut at the 

intimate Eddie’s Attic. 

Atlanta has long been known for its 

thriving hip-hop scene, but country has 

recently crept to the forefront. One reason 

is because the music here isn’t your typical 

Nashville country sound. “As a songwriter, 

I feel there is something to be said for the 

sound that comes out of here. It has a bit 

more blues to it, a bit more pop to it, a bit 

more swamp on it than just the country 

western tradition,” says Jennifer Nettles, 

Sugarland’s lead singer. The other reason? 

A variety of top-notch venues—from the 

“listening room” that is Eddie’s Attic to the 

5,000-person-capacity (and appropriately 

named) Wild Bill’s—that have welcomed 

these artists with open arms. 

“Eddie’s is pretty much the home base 

if you’re a singer-songwriter in Atlanta,” 

Nettles says. The city’s “premier home 

and listening room for the performing 

songwriter” has been the springboard for 

artists like Nettles, John Mayer, Shawn 

Mullins and others. 

Eddie Owen, who opened the 150-seat 

venue in 1991, envisioned a place “where 

songwriters could come play in a listeningroom 

environment—a comfortable, warm, 

small, accepting, community-oriented little 

joint,” he says. Try talking or answering 

a phone call during a performance, and 

you’ll be told to “hush up.” 

There’s nothing quiet about the crowd 

at the vast Wild Bill’s in Duluth, however. 

The seven-year-old, 70,000-square-foot 

country hotspot is billed as the largest 

dance club and concert hall in the US. 

After scoping out venues all over the 

country, owner Bill Gentry created a flawless 

club-meets-honky-tonk atmosphere 

where the energy hits you like a freight 

train as soon as you step in the door. A 


country music artist himself, Gentry knew how to go about creating a first-rate performance 

space. “This place was built by musicians, so it has the best sound and lighting you 

can get,” he says. “Lots of artists won’t go anywhere else when they come to town.” 

Cadillac Jack, morning deejay for country station Kicks 101.5, points to Wild Bill’s as 

the spot to go for a country show. “They do a great service to the big tours, but they’re also 

not afraid to bring in up-and-comers,” he says. 

Many up-and-comers often hit Dixie Tavern in Marietta, GA, a casual bar-meetsrestaurant 

that Zac Brown Band used to frequent. “We’d actually always been a rock venue 

more or less,” says co-owner Anthony Chiovetta, “but ever since Zac got big, other bands 

have started to follow his lead, and we’re seeing a lot more of those types of acts. A lot of 

the bands that used to play rock even seem to have more of a country sound now.” The 

300-person venue never has a cover and is the perfect place to grab a booth and a bite 

before making your way to the stage for the night’s show. 

Tillman is just the kind of artist Dixie Tavern likes to book, but right now he’s still 

working the crowd at Peachtree Tavern. As he belts out his original song “Love Letters,” 

it’s easy to picture him headlining a larger venue one day, bringing thousands of excited 

country fans to their feet. He’d be joining the ranks of the latest luminaries, who all saw 

no reason to leave the thriving scene and city that brought them celebrity.

LIVE AND DIRECT (clockwise from top) Thomas 

Tillman performs in the background while fans belly 

up to The Peachtree Tavern bar; couples dance to a 

down-tempo Chris Cagle song at Wild Bill’s; the crowd 

packs it in for Tillman’s show at The Peachtree Tavern 

WHERE TO HEAR 

THE ATLANTA 

COUNTRY SOUND 

EDDIE’S ATTIC 

Head to this listening room if you want to 

see talented singer-songwriters in their 

element. Catch brand-new acts on Mondays 

during open-mic night. Upcoming 

shows include five-piece “alterna-grass” 

string band Roxie Watson (Aug. 14) and the 

“progressive hoe down” Wild West Picture 

Show (Aug. 27) 

515-B N McDonough St, Decatur; 404-377- 

4976; eddiesattic.com 

THE PEACHTREE TAVERN 

Grab a cold one and a get a spot close to 

the stage for the full experience at this 

high-energy dive bar and country music 

venue. This month features shows by bluegrass-rock-country 

band KingBilly (Aug. 

13) and Atlanta-transplant Tyler Reeve, 

whose sound is a mix of raw country and 

Americana (Aug. 25). 3179 Peachtree Rd; 

404-842-1700; peachtreetavern.com 

WILD BILL’S 

“America’s largest dance club and concert 

hall” books big-time country headliners. 

Check the website for upcoming shows. 

2075 Market St, Duluth; 678-473-1000; 

wildbillsatlanta.com 

DIXIE TAVERN 

There’s rarely a cover at this laidback 

place, where you can catch live music six 

nights a week. Shows are booked a month 

out; check the website for upcoming acts. 

2319 Windy Hill Rd SE, Marietta; 770-690- 

0090; dixietavern.com 

COWBOYS 

This massive space just outside the 

perimeter is where major country fans 

go to cut loose. Check the website for 

upcoming shows. 

1750 N Roberts Rd NW, Kennesaw; 770- 

426-5006; cowboysatl.com 

SMITH’S OLDE BAR 

The sound and lighting is unbeatable in 

the upstairs Music Room at this local livemusic 

institution. On Aug. 20, The Whiskey 

Gentry—an Atlanta band that blends 

country, punk and bluegrass—takes the 

stage. 1578 Piedmont Rd; 404-875-1522; 

smithsoldebar.com 

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Out on the 

Cajun prairie, 

hidden among the rice paddies and crawfish farms of southwest 

Louisiana, is a culinary miracle called T-Boy’s Slaughter House. 

Don’t let the name throw you. Yeah, there are holding pens out back 

and a small abattoir and butcher shop inside. But T-Boy’s is mostly 

known in these parts for its boudin, a spicy assemblage of cooked pork, 

rice, liver and vegetables stuffed into a sausage casing and served hot, 

preferably with cracklins (fried pig skin) and a bottle of Dr. Pepper’s finest. 

On Saturdays, hungry crowds pack T-Boy’s: women and men, old-timers and 

car-seaters, doctors and lawyers, truck drivers and farm hands, all clamoring for 

a taste of hot boudin. 

Although little-known outside of Cajun country, boudin (pronounced “boo- 

DAN”) is as essential to life here as oxygen and the LSU Tigers. Sold by the link 

at country stores, gas stations, strip malls, roadside delis and slaughterhouse/ 

meat-markets like T-Boy’s, it’s eaten at breakfast, lunch, dinner and all points in 

between. If you spend enough time in or around Lafayette, the hub of boudin 

country, you will get into arguments about who makes the best: T-Boy’s, NuNu’s, 

Don’s, Babineaux’s, Shawn’s, Poche’s, Billy’s, Mike’s, The Best Stop or a dozen 

other hallowed establishments. What is not in question, however, is that boudin 

is uncommonly delicious, portable and cheap—the burrito of Cajun cuisine, if 

you will. 

But for reasons unknown, boudin remains largely unheard of outside of 

Acadiana, as the region is officially known. Back in New York, I’d had Cajun 

staples like gumbo, jambalaya and crawfish éttouffée, but until last year I’d never 

heard of boudin. Even in Cajun-centric New Orleans, just a two-hour drive 

from Lafayette, boudin can seem like a rarity. 

LINKED TOGETHER (opposite page) T-Boy 

Berzas with his son, Brent, who is being trained 

to take over the family business; boudin and 

cracklins are a tasty combination, especially 

from the Mowata Store in Mowata, LA [158 miles 

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TO SEE WHAT I had been missing, 

I embarked on a circumnavigation of 

boudin country, intent on sampling as 

many varieties of the cuisine as my arteries 

could handle. From New Orleans, I made 

a roughly 350-mile roundtrip journey to 

Lafayette and the surrounding area, through 

dazzling swampland, bayous and upland 

prairie, a landscape occasionally punctuated 

by the sight of men selling crawfish out of 

the backs of pickups. My guide was Bob 

Carriker, professor of history and geography 

at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette 

and creator of the website boudinlink.com, 

a kind of Frommer’s of boudinalia. Bob 

described himself as “passionate, almost 

neurotic” about boudin, and it quickly 

became clear that he has thought long and 

hard about the stuff. 

“It’s one of the most uncorrupted 

regional foods there is,” he told me. “You can 

get good Texas barbecue in lots of places, 

for instance, but boudin is confined to this 

one geographic area, and it hasn’t really been 

discovered. There are people who travel to 

Italy to eat, but they could come down here 

for three or four days and have a culinary 

experience that’s equally as foreign to them— 

in some ways more foreign, since we’re so 

familiar with Italian food in this country.” 

Almost certainly the legacy of French- 

Acadian settlers, Cajun boudin is likely a 

distant relative of French boudin blanc (white 

sausage), albeit one that has evolved into 

an entirely new species over the years. For 

the uninitiated, it might be helpful to think 

of boudin not as sausage, but as jambalaya 

in sausage form (though the two share few 

ingredients besides rice). Unlike a typical 

sausage, for example, a boudin casing is 

merely a conduit for the meaty insides, 

which are sucked or squeezed into the 

mouth. The casing is then usually discarded. 

Parfait it is not, though according to 

Bob, boudin is standard breakfast fare in 

Acadiana. “In some places, people bring 

donuts to work,” he said. “Here, they show 

up with 10 pounds of hot boudin.” 

On his website, Bob assigns a grade 

to each establishment’s boudin, based on 

categories like meat/rice ratio, texture and 


overall flavor. He’d given T-Boy’s an A+, 

so I was anxious to try it. We drove out 

of Lafayette on a breezy morning, down 

narrow roads bordered by crawfish ponds 

and groves of poplar with turkey vultures in 

their topmost branches, and soon landed at 

T-Boy’s on the outskirts of Mamou. 

“We’re finished killing hogs,” T-Boy 

announced as he led us to his office. I was 

profoundly relieved to hear this, though he’d 

said it in a way that suggested I should have 

been disappointed. On paper, T-Boy sounds 

scary: a big burly Cajun who spent two 

years roughnecking in the oil fields and now 

processes livestock for a living. But he’s as 

genial and unassuming as they come, with 

an easy smile and an ample midsection that 

betrays years of toil in the boudin racket. 

“Boudin is my downfall,” he admitted, 

patting his belly. 

Born Paul Nathan Berzas, T-Boy, 41, 

grew up not far from here on his parents’ 

farm. His mother was raised in the old 

Cajun boucherie tradition of slaughtering 

hogs, where every part of the animal is used, 

from snout to tail, something T-Boy drew 

on when he opened his slaughterhouse 16 

years ago. As he is fond of saying: “We use 

everything but the squeal.” 

The slaughterhouse shares equal 

booking with the boudin operation. T-Boy 

pointed out that, unlike some competitors, 

his meat is “not out of a box” and is as fresh 

as fresh can get. Between this store and 

another location in nearby Eunice, T-Boy’s 

churns out 4,000 pounds of boudin a week, 

along with every cut of pork and beef imaginable, 

a boatload of cracklins and several 

dozen crispy pigtails, which, an employee 

informed us, are snatched up as soon as they 

come out of the fryer. 

After years of tinkering with his boudin 

recipe, T-Boy has created something 

sublime. Bob and I shared a link at a table in 

back, using our fingers to shovel the boudin 

into our mouths while barely coming up for 

air. It was surprisingly juicy, with a generous 

helping of mildly spicy meat and a rich, 

almost creamy finish. It was so good that I 

was tempted to call it a day, as surely there 

was no equal in the world to T-Boy’s boudin. 

HOG WILD (clockwise from top left) An 

employee at The Best Stop; hungry customers 

entering Billeaud’s; cracklins, the french fries of 

a boudin meal; a tray of cracklins at the Mowata 

Store; an employee behind a case of crawfish 

boudin at Billeaud’s; boudin filling at T-Boy’s, 

ready to be stuffed into sausage casings 

Fortunately, sounder minds prevailed. 

As an academic, Bob knew the value of a 

comprehensive survey. I was reminded of the 

staggering number of options out there—not 

just your customary boudin, either, but 

departures like cheesy boudin balls, 

smoked boudin, boudin won tons, even 

boudin-stuffed Cornish hens. And as Bob 

explained, since many Cajuns are Catholic, 

“and because they couldn’t possibly go one 

day without boudin,” there’s also crawfish 

boudin, invented by some mad genius so 

Cajuns wouldn’t starve during Lent. 

One of the most gifted practitioners of 

crawfish boudin is Billy Billeaud of Billeaud’s 

Meat & Grocery in Broussard, just south of 

Lafayette. His handiwork, refined over the 

years to a state of perfection, was clearly a 

source of pride. He beamed as Bob and I 

wolfed down a couple of links in the kitchen, 

emitting grunts and lip-smacking noises 

more commonly heard in a feedlot. 

“Yeah, I don’t think I can get it any 

better than that,” said Billeaud, who also 

makes a killing in cracklins, selling around 

450 pounds a week. “I don’t know if boudin 

drives cracklins sales or cracklins drives 

boudin sales. All I know is they work 

together,” adding with a smirk, “and they’re 

both totally healthy, of course.” 

OVER AT MIKE’S COUNTRY Corner in 

Duson, something even weirder than crawfish 

boudin is going down. Owners Mike and 

Angie Moody make an insanely decadent 

dish called boudin pie: a nine-inch piecrust 

packed with boudin filling and topped 

with sweet potatoes, crushed pineapple and 

pecans. On Thanksgiving, they sell whole 

turkeys stuffed with boudin. 

Five miles east, at The Best Stop 

Supermarket, I encountered delicious 

smoked boudin. The boudin balls—the 

filling hand-rolled and deep-fried—were 

“IN SOME PLACES, PEOPLE BRING DONUTS TO WORK. 

HERE, THEY SHOW UP WITH 10 POUNDS OF HOT BOUDIN.”

also excellent. A manager named Slim told 

us they sold around 35,000 a week. 

The thrills continued at Babineaux’s 

Meat Market in Breaux Bridge, one of the 

last purveyors in Acadiana of blood boudin, 

a traditional Cajun delicacy prepared by 

mixing pig’s blood with boudin filling. “It’s 

a bit of a culinary adventure,” Bob warned 

me. Actually, it was phenomenal—rich, 

dark and smooth, like a vastly improved 

black pudding. 

Our last stop was the Mowata Store in 

the dusty yet bucolic hamlet of Mowata. The 

boudin rivaled T-Boy’s—and the cracklins 

looked dangerously good, but I steered clear, 

having had my fill elsewhere. 

Few of the folks I’d talked to had given 

much thought to why boudin hasn’t made 

it out of Cajun country. Bob suspected the 

casing was “too visceral” for some. T-Boy 

calls it “a big mess” to make, requiring space 

for artillery-sized hardware like a meatgrinder 

and sausage-stuffer, as well as a good 

measure of blood, sweat and aggravation. 

Still, T-Boy imagines a day when boudin 

has a much wider audience. 

“It’s just around the corner,” he jokingly 

declared. “Cajun heritage is going up north!” 

Even if it doesn’t, it’s safe to say that 

boudin is doing just fine where it is—and it’ll 

probably never find fans quite like the ones it 

has now anyway. 

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& MEAT MARKET 

1019 Babineaux Rd, 

Breaux Bridge; 337- 

332-1961 

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MARKET 615 Hwy 93 

N, Scott; 337-233- 

5805; thebeststopsupermarket.com 

BILLEAUD’S MEAT 

& GROCERY 111 E 

Main St, Broussard; 

337-837-6825 

MIKE’S COUNTRY 

CORNER 7499 

Cameron St, Duson; 

337-873-3467 

MOWATA STORE 

& BUBBA FREY’S 

RESTAURANT 29017 

Crowley Eunice Hwy, 

Mowata; 337-550- 

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TERHOUSE 2228 

Pine Point Rd, Ville 

Platte; 337-468- 

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TO LEARN more about what to do, where to 

eat and where to shop in and around New 

Orleans, turn to page 132 in the Go Guides. 


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PRESERVE 

& 

PROTECT 

BY SARAH L. STEWART 

ILLUSTRATIONS 

BY KATE STONE

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AT VIRGINIA’S SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK, YOU 

gaze over the surrounding Appalachian landscape rolling 

toward the horizon like a rumpled blanket. A forest 

trail leads to a waterfall plunging through the fog; you 

pass a log-and-stone cabin built by farmers who once 

called this hollow home. A grazing deer steps from a 

thicket, and you begin to wonder if you’re not dreaming 

of a long-lost, simpler time. 

But the present-day reality of the National Parks 

involves a lot of forward thinking. Are those solar panels 

powering that building? Was that an electric vehicle 

driving past? Throughout the country, scientists are 

helping the parks adapt to climate change, and park 

rangers are broadcasting live, interactive field trips to 

schoolchildren thousands of miles away. 

The sweeping vistas may remind you of the past, but 

in reality, they’re a vision of the future.

MANY PARKS CURVE: GETTY IMAGES/PANORAMIC IMAGES 

PROGRESS REQUIRES A DELICATE BALANCE AT 

the 392 parks within the National Park Service, the 

founding mission of which is to preserve the land 

“unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.” 

Parks preserve moments in time. They create the sense 

that, even in a changing world, what you see beyond the 

entrance gates remains the same. 

“These parks tell the story of where you and I 

come from,” says Tom Kiernan, president 

of the National Parks Conservation 

Association. “The parks are central 

to preserving the heritage and 

passing on that heritage to 

future generations.” 

Yet as the NPS approaches 

its 100th anniversary in 

2016, protecting that heritage 

requires evolution. Roads, 

trails and facilities must be 

maintained; innovation must 

meet climate change threats; 

parks must represent America’s 

diverse population and become tools 

to educate its youth. These priorities were 

outlined last year in a report by the National 

Parks Second Century Commission, a group of scientists, 

former lawmakers, educators and other experts who 

detailed a vision of the NPS in its next 100 years: as a 

well-maintained leader in solving some of the nation’s 

toughest environmental and social dilemmas. 

Over the next 5, 20 and 50 years, building and 

maintaining this future will take commitment and 

money. But NPS Director Jonathan Jarvis says he is 

focused on implementing the report’s recommendations 

to make its vision a reality. “We’re interested in really 

reminding people of what extraordinary places these 

parks are,” he says. 

NEARLY TWO MILES ABOVE SEA 

level, Many Parks Curve in Colorado’s 

Rocky Mountain National Park 

overlooks snow-capped granite 

peaks, sprawling pine forests and 

verdant, wildlife-rich valleys. As 

the first dramatic viewpoint on 

the busy eastern end of Trail 

Ridge Road, the curve is the 

initial place many of the park’s 

three million annual visitors get 

the top-of-the-world feeling that 

defines Rocky Mountain. 

But in recent years, the 35-yearold 

boardwalk has worn out. Replacing 

it was put on a list of improvements that 

would have to wait for funding, but it was just 

one item in a service-wide backlog of roughly $9 billion 

in maintenance projects, according to the NPCA. 

Enter last year’s Recovery Act, which allotted the 

NPS $920 million in road and facility maintenance 

projects. As a result, over the next few years you’ll see 

NATURAL WONDER 

(above) A sunset 

over the Blue Ridge 

Mountains, as 

viewed from Skyline 

Drive in Shenandoah 

National Park; (inset) 

Rocky Mountain 

National Park 


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new and improved infrastructure at parks around the country: Better 

trails in Washington’s Mount Rainier National Park, new roofs and 

fresh paint on buildings within Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains 

National Park and repaired structures at Boston National Historical 

Park, to name a few. 

About $2.8 million in stimulus funds reached Rocky Mountain, 

financing a new boardwalk at Many Parks Curve as well as improvements 

to a neglected alpine trail, dilapidated footbridges, failing 

sewer lines and other projects that had been deferred for years. “That 

was a big shot in the arm,” says Superintendent Vaughn Baker. 

That sentiment also resounds at parks like Shenandoah, where a 

portion of its $30 million in stimulus funds is repaving the potholed 

and cracked park centerpiece, Skyline Drive, and restoring historic 

overlooks that “were beginning to slide down the mountain,” says 

Superintendent Martha Bogle. 

Many of the same overlooks, footbridges and other facilities now 

NATURAL GROWTH A TIMELINE OF NATIONAL PARKS 

1872 

President Ulysses S. 

Grant signs a law designating 

Yellowstone 

as the world’s first 

national park. 


1906 

Devils Tower, 

Wyoming, becomes 

the first national 

monument. 

1915 

A Ford Model T 

becomes the first car 

to enter Yellowstone 

legally. 

being repaired and replaced nationwide date to the Civilian Conservation 

Corps, a New Deal program that put thousands of Americans to 

work building park infrastructure in the 1930s. Baker hopes this latest 

round of investment will repeat the CCC’s long-term payoff for visitors: 

Fifty years from now, Americans are likely to be using boardwalks, 

bridges or overlooks that will owe their existence to the stimulus. 

“As before, it is an investment that promises a return in terms of 

real benefits for the parks and the economy,” says Ken Burns, director 

of the PBS documentary The National Parks: America’s Best Idea. 

Yet the CCC still dwarfs the recent financial support: Over 11 

years, the government invested close to $50 billion in today’s dollars 

in the program, according to the NPCA. “Absolutely, we’re going to 

need more,” Jarvis says. “We will be seeking additional funding.” 

TWO-THIRDS OF THE SUBTROPICAL WILDERNESS OF 

Florida’s Everglades National Park sits lower than four feet above sea 

1916 

The National Park 

Service is established 

with six million acres 

under its jurisdiction. 

1920 

The NPS logs one 

million annual visits. 

1933 

President Franklin D. 

Roosevelt forms the 

Civilian Conservation 

Corps to create 

jobs and build park 

infrastructure.

level, as does about half of Dry Tortugas National Park, a cluster of 

seven islands in the aquamarine waters off Key West. 

The proximity to water that makes these parks tropical wonderlands 

could also put them at risk from rising sea levels. Scientists 

at the University of Miami have calculated a nine-inch rise in sea 

level at Key West since 1932, according to Keith Whisenant, deputy 

superintendent of both parks. Visitor facilities, wildlife and wetlands 

could all suffer if oceans rise as some predict. “I think [rising sea 

levels] are going to be a critical thing that’s going to affect the parks 

over the next 30, 50 years,” he says. 

The parks are employing various tactics to prepare for changes 

beyond their control, from elevating buildings on stilts to restoring 

some of Florida’s diverted natural freshwater flow to the Everglades. 

The idea is to make park ecosystems as healthy as possible, thereby 

increasing their resiliency to climate change—which Jarvis identifies 

as the largest challenge the national parks face. 

Similar efforts are underway in Rocky Mountain, where fences 

protect aspen and willow trees from elk overgrazing, and park 

management has teamed with the state to reduce nitrogen pollution 

in alpine lakes. At Shenandoah, a three-year study will determine 

how warmer temperatures could affect an endangered salamander 

that exists only within park boundaries. 

Though these are prime examples of how national parks might 

lead the nation in confronting climate change, the success of such 

strategies may not be known for decades to come. In the shorter 

term—within the next decade—you’ll see more parks becoming 

visible leaders in alternative energy use, says John Dell’Osso, chief of 

interpretation at California’s Point Reyes National Seashore. 

Solar panels on Point Reyes buildings will soon generate 40% 

of its energy and show visitors sustainable practices in action. At 

nearby Yosemite National Park, $4.4 million in stimulus funds 

are being used to build the Park Service’s largest solar-power grid 

system, which will double the amount of renewably produced 

electricity in that region. “To be making these kinds of efforts is 

huge,” Dell’Osso says. “I think this is kind of a model that a lot of 

parks can look toward.” 

FILMMAKER DAYTON DUNCAN, WHO CO-PRODUCED 

The National Parks: America’s Best Idea with Burns, believes the 

future success of the national parks depends on Americans making 

personal connections with them. 

“If you’re there with your family, then your memory of that 

place is not only intermixed with the beauty of the place, but also 

the memory that you shared with your family,” Duncan says. “It has 

1934 

Great Smoky Mountains 

National Park, 

now the nation’s most 

popular with nine 

million annual visits, 

is established. 

1966 

The NPS celebrates 

its 50th anniversary 

with a $1 billion 

program to update its 

facilities. 

2002 

Point Reyes National 

Seashore begins 

using electric 

vehicles. 

this incredible mix of both natural beauty and awe, and profound, 

heartfelt emotion.” 

When these personal connections are made, the parks can, in 

turn, foster a sense of national community. “As new generations and 

new people embrace the parks and take ownership of the parks, we 

will increase their preservation and care,” Burns says. “If we fail to 

interest younger people and newer Americans, then we risk forfeiting 

this heritage.” 

In the coming decades, park rangers hope you’ll see younger, 

more diverse faces among national park visitors and employees as 

programs target minorities, urbanites and youth. You’ll also likely see 

new parks that will represent more diverse aspects of American history, 

like a proposed one preserving Harriet Tubman’s former home. 

“The greatest challenge is the continuing effort to let all Americans 

know that this is their property,” Burns says. 

Technology will play a greater role in connecting people to 

parks, such as the National Park Foundation’s electronic field trips, 

which are broadcast to millions of students and others nationwide. 

School curriculum will increasingly tap into the parks’ vast natural, 

cultural and human resources. “We see these parks and monuments 

as outdoor classrooms,” says Neil Mulholland, president and CEO 

of the NPF. 

Yet many say the next generation of national parks rests in the 

hands of Americans. The simplest—and perhaps most crucial—way 

to ensure a successful future: Visit them. 

“You just feel better about your country for possessing such a 

special place,” Duncan says. “(National parks) represent our nation at 

its best.” 

SHENANDOAH 

NATIONAL PARK 

56 miles from 

Washington (Dulles), 

70 miles from 

Washington (Reagan); 

nps.gov/shen 

ROCKY MOUNTAIN 

NATIONAL PARK 

77 miles from Denver; 

nps.gov/romo 

EVERGLADES 

NATIONAL PARK 

30 miles from Miami, 

70 miles from Ft. 

Myers; nps.gov/ever 

DRY TORTUGAS 

NATIONAL PARK 

70 miles from Key 

West by ferry or 

seaplane; nps.gov/ 

drto 

POINT REYES 

NATIONAL 

SEASHORE 48 miles 

from San Francisco; 

nps.gov/pore 

MOUNT RAINIER 

NATIONAL PARK 

85 miles from Seattle; 

nps.gov/mora 

GREAT SMOKY 

MOUNTAINS 

NATIONAL PARK 60 

miles from Asheville, 

NC; 45 miles from 

Knoxville, TN; nps. 

gov/grsm 

BOSTON NATIONAL 

HISTORICAL PARK 

Downtown Boston; 

nps.gov/bost 

YOSEMITE NATIONAL 

PARK 190 miles from 

San Francisco; nps. 

gov/yose 

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2008 

The NPS encompasses 

84 million 

acres. 

2009 

The NPS adds its 

392nd member: the 

San Francisco-area 

Port Chicago Naval 

Magazine National 

Memorial. 

2009 

The NPS logs 285.6 

million annual 

recreational visits. 


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BUNCH 

BY STEPHEN JERMANOK 

Yosemite, Everglades, Grand Canyon—whether 

or not you have visited any of America’s most 

celebrated National Parks, chances are you can 

conjure up an image of the towering waterfalls, 

lush mangroves or colorful mesas for which 

they’re respectively known. But the park system 

also has some unsung heroes, areas of land 

that may not get the fanfare, but have just as 

much—if not more—to appreciate: 

ANTHONY JOHN WEST/CORBIS

HOODOOS 

Bryce Canyon National Park 

BRYCE, UT 

While Bryce Canyon is small by National Park standards—56.2 

square miles—its distinctive geology makes it a powerful sight 

to behold. The landscape consists of a series of amphitheaters, 

each of which is crowded with hundreds of bizarrely shaped 

rock sculptures, including hoodoos—tall, thin spires of rock 

carved by the forces of erosion into unusual and fantastic 

shapes. Nowhere in the world are these colorful standing 

structures more abundant than in the northern section of Bryce 

Canyon National Park. Inspiration Point is an aptly named 

place from which to gaze down on the peach, apricot, tan, white 

and red spires that stand at attention like soldiers in a parade. 

To get a closer look, walk down the Queen’s Garden Route, a 

stone path loaded with the impressive towers. Combine it with 

the more difficult Navajo Trail (caution is advised due to rock 

slides) to see the famed hoodoo Thor’s Hammer. Note: Summer 

is a good time to visit Bryce; the elevation of 8,000 feet to 9,000 

feet keeps the park relatively cool. 

BEYOND THE WONDER: The sky gets so dark on moonless 

nights that 7,500 stars are visible. Telescope viewings and 

astronomy presentations take place through September. 

Otherwise, a Full Moon Hike is a spectacular way to enjoy this 

otherworldly landscape; upcoming dates are Aug. 24 and 25, 

Sept. 23 and 24, and Oct. 23 and 24. 264 miles from McCarren 

International Airport, Las Vegas; nps.gov/brca 

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Mammoth Cave 

National Park 

MAMMOTH CAVE, KY 

Beneath the forested hills of south central 

Kentucky is the world’s longest known 

cave system, a mind-boggling maze of 

passageways that stretches to 367 miles. 

That number is almost certain to increase 

as spelunkers dig deeper into the vast 

labyrinth. Ten different guided tours are 

available during the late summer season 

(Aug. 9 to Sept. 3), ranging in time (1 

to 6.5 hours) and length (1/2 mile to 5.5 

miles). The tours highlight many different 

landmarks, including the immense 

underground canyon called Broadway 

Avenue, the Frozen Niagara flowstone 

formation and the Rotunda, which is one 

of the cave’s largest rooms at roughly 140 

feet in diameter. 

BEYOND THE WONDER: After you’ve had 

your fill of spelunking, spend some time 

aboveground hiking on the Turnhole Bend 

Trail or the Echo River Spring Trail, where 

the cave river surfaces. 

132 miles from Blue Grass Airport, 

Lexington; nps.gov/maca 


WATERFALLS 

Cuyahoga Valley 

National Park 

BRECKSVILLE, OH 

Nestled between Akron and Cleveland 

along a 22-mile corridor of the Cuyahoga 

River is one of America’s newest national 

parks (established in 2000), home to 

the beautiful Brandywine Falls. With a 

height of only 60 feet, it’s better known 

for its formation—tiered like a wedding 

cake, with frothy water resembling 

creamy white frosting tumbling 

down—than for a towering 

drop. Head into the gorge 

for a good view, or take 

the 1.5-mile Brandywine 

Gorge Trail, which follows 

the gorge and goes 

down to creek level. 

BEYOND THE WONDER: 

Hop aboard the Cuyahoga 

Valley Scenic Railroad for an 

alternative way to see the park. 

Through October, you can bike 

the Towpath Trail one way and ride the train 

back to your car. 

37 miles from Akron-Canton Regional 

Airport; nps.gov/cuva 

Brandywine Falls in Cuyahoga 

Valley National Park 

REEF 

Biscayne 

National Park 

HOMESTEAD, FL 

Not far from the hip Art Deco hotels of 

South Beach lies this aquatic wonder of a 

park. Not only is an incredible 95% of it 

underwater, but the park is also home to 

America’s only living natural reef, teeming 

with coral, sponges and a kaleidoscopic 

array of fish. The best view of the vibrant 

marine life—which also includes 

manatees, sea turtles and 

dolphins—is had by diving 

right in, be it by snorkel or 

scuba. Those who like to 

stay dry should opt for a 

glass-bottom boat ride. 

BEYOND THE WONDER: 

After you’ve experienced 

the reef, rent a kayak 

or canoe and explore the 

protected mangroves of the 

shoreline, where you can get 

an up-close view of birds like 

herons, pelicans and spoonbills. 

37 miles from Miami International Airport; 

nps.gov/bisc; biscayneunderwater.com 

MAMMOTH: STEPHEN ALVAREZ; CUYAHOGA: TOM JONES

NORTH CASCADES: DAVE SCHIEFELBEIN 

GLACIERS 

North Cascades 

National Park 

MARBLEMOUNT, WA 

This park is home to jagged, snow-covered 

peaks often dubbed the American Alps that 

contain at least 300 glaciers—more than any 

other national park south of Alaska. (Glaciers 

form when more snow accumulates in winter 

than melts during the following summer.) 

For the most up-close experience, serious 

climbers can hike atop these icy flows. Those 

untrained in the art of using an ice axe and 

crampons can admire the snowcap from 

a distance and take advantage of glacial 

offspring: long, deep, surreally bright aquamarine 

lakes. Hop on the Lady of the Lake 

ferry for a 50-mile ride on the park’s jewel, 

Lake Chelan. You’ll cruise past spectacular 

scenery of white-tipped peaks, waterfalls and 

scampering mountain goats. 

BEYOND THE WONDER: Disembark the ferry 

in the town of Stehekin and take a 7-mile 

loop trail through forests of ponderosa pine 

and meadows dotted with calypso orchids. 

Less than two hours in, you’ll reach your 

reward: the 300-foot-high Rainbow Falls. 

116 miles from Seattle-Tacoma International 

Airport; nps.gov/noca 

PETRIFIED FOREST 

Petrified Forest 

National Park 

CHAMBERS, AZ 

Driving northeast of Phoenix, the dry arid 

terrain gives way to colorful bands of rock, 

as if an Impressionist painter laid down 

brushstrokes on the badlands. At the park, 

the prehistoric rock reveals 200-millionyear-old 

petrified wood, where a variety of 

minerals, mainly oxidized iron, has given it 

colorful hues. With one of the world’s largest 

concentrations of this fossilized wood, the area 

was once a playground for dinosaurs and a 

settlement for a long line of Native Americans. 

A moderate 1-mile loop called Blue Mesa 

brings you to petrified wood as well as 

multi-hued sandstone, while the .4-mile Giant 

Logs Loop leads to the biggest trees in the 

park, including “Old Faithful,” which is almost 

10 feet wide. 

BEYOND THE WONDER: Saturdays until 

Labor Day, the park offers cultural demonstrations 

in which regional tribes share 

their history and crafts. This month includes 

Zuni pottery (Aug. 14), Navajo beadwork 

(Aug. 21) and Zuni silversmithing (Aug. 28). 

216 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor 

International Airport; nps.gov/pefo 

CANYON 

Black Canyon of the 

Gunnison National Park 

GUNNISON, CO 

The rivers of the Southwest are known for 

their serpentine routes through wide canyons. 

Where the canyon walls are higher than they 

are wide, the narrow slit and astonishing 

depths are a spectacle to behold—and where 

the Gunnison River flows through the Black 

Canyon is no exception. The narrowest part 

is 40 feet across and the precipitous rock 

walls plummet some 2,700 feet to the river’s 

edge. While only experienced climbers and 

hikers can tackle the inner canyon, the casual 

explorer will find plenty of worthwhile pursuits, 

including a variety of hikes. The short 

Chasm View Nature Trail leads to an overlook 

1,800 feet above the river; peering down at 

the water below is an adventure in itself. For 

a stellar view of the inner canyon, take the 

North Vista Trail from the North Rim Visitors 

Center, which follows along the rim through a 

forest before reaching Exclamation Point. 

BEYOND THE WONDER: Nearby Elk Ridge 

Ranch offers horseback rides on the North 

Rim (through September). 

240 miles from Denver International 

Airport; nps.gov/blca 


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Spin 

Eighteen-year-old MELANIE OUDIN exploded onto the tennis scene 

last year when 

she fought her way to the quarterfinals of the US Open. This s month, sh she’ll return to the 

tournament that made her a household name—and try to prove she’s ’s nno 

one-hit wonder. 

BY ALLISON WEISS ENTREKIN 

PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEX MARTINEZ 

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The headline: “AMERICA’S NEWEST SWEETHEART, 

MELANIE OUDIN, KICKED OUT OF HOTEL ROOM 

DURING US OPEN!” 

The truth: She wasn’t kicked out; her reservation was 

up and the hotel was full. It turned out her coach, Brian 

de Villiers, had only booked her room at the Marriott 

Marquis Times Square for a week; it hadn’t dawned on 

him that the 17-year-old might be in the US Open longer 

than that. But seven days into the tournament in Flushing 

Meadows, the 70th-ranked rising star was still standing, 

having clipped off fourth-seeded 

Elena Dementieva in a secondround 

upset, only to humiliate 

former World No. 1-player Maria 

Sharapova in the following match. 

After hitting a deep forehand to end 

her opponent’s misery, the 5-foot-6 

Melanie walked to the net to shake 

the towering 6-foot-2 Sharapova’s 

hand. Sporting a pair of sneakers 

imprinted with the word “Believe,” 

Melanie became the youngest 

American to earn a spot in the 

quarterfinals of the US Open since 

Serena Williams in 1999. 

And so it was that on a balmy 

September night in New York City, 

Melanie and her mother packed 


their bags and moved a few blocks away to the InterContinental 

New York Barclay. It wasn’t time to leave just yet. 

De Villiers’ gaffe may seem shocking, but you can hardly 

blame him for it—after all, Melanie hadn’t even won a 

small tournament on the pro tour before she barreled 

her way through the draw at the US Open. Her surprise 

victories triggered such mass hysteria—Could she be the 

one who’ll replace the Williams sisters 

when they retire?—that, even a year 

later, her star hasn’t faded. 

This was plain to see at a photo 

shoot in Melanie’s hometown of 

Atlanta, where no fewer than 14 adults 

stood primping her, holding dresses 

up to her muscular frame and fetching 

her bowls of fruit. In between a set 

of bright flashes, Melanie—in 4-inch 

heels and a hot-orange dress—let two 

makeup artists retouch her eyeliner. 

Her eyes, unaccustomed to all the 

attention, began to water; she’s not the 

type to wear makeup on the courts. 

VICTORIOUS! Melanie Oudin celebrates 

match point against Nadia Petrova during 

the 2009 US Open. 

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“It’d get all over the place,” she says. “There’s 

no point to it.” But as Melanie has learned 

since last years’ tournament-stealing 

performance, the point of being a tennis 

star has less to do with tennis than she 

thought it would. 

Melanie’s toes are blistered, yet she 

smiles as the photographer takes another 

flurry of shots. As soon as he turns to 

view the pictures on his monitor, she steps 

out of her shoes. “This is definitely pretty 

cool,” she says. “But it’s tiring. I’m not 

home that often, and I sometimes just try 

to figure out when I’m going to relax.” 

When Melanie was 7, she and her fraternal 

twin sister, Katherine, learned to play 

tennis by hitting with their grandma at 

the courts in their subdivision. Both girls 

took to the sport easily, but Melanie could 

fire balls so hard that the only thing her 

grandma could do was drop her racquet 

and laugh. Soon after, she decided to send 

the twins to a coach. 

When the twins were 9, their grandma 

introduced them to a more seasoned pro, 

Brian de Villiers. In Katherine, de Villiers 

found a natural athlete who wanted to one 

day become an obstetrician; in Melanie, he 

saw a girl with similar abilities who wanted 

desperately to become the best tennis player 

on the planet. He told her to quit playing 

soccer to focus on tennis, and she did. He 

told her to get home schooled so she could 

spend more time on the courts, and in 2004, 

when she was in seventh grade, she did. 

Though Melanie points to 2004 as the 

year in which she really hit her stride, it was 

also the fault line that separated her from a 

“regular” teenage life. Girls who used to be 

friends with both twins soon became closer 

with Katherine, and Melanie admits that on 

prom weekends, she tried to be out of town 

so she wouldn’t feel left out. “If I was home 

and I had to see [Katherine] dress up and 

do her makeup and everything, it made me 

mad,” Melanie says. “It was kind of disappointing 

seeing all the things I missed by 

not being a normal kid in a normal school.” 

Still, Melanie got her own life, forging 

bonds with fellow trainees at Atlanta’s 

Racquet Club of the South—including her 

now-boyfriend, Austin Smith, 16. Melanie 


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frequently refers to her experience as 

somewhere outside the scope of normality, 

yet she seems to know that a regular life 

was never going to be an option for her. 

“I’ve always wanted to be the best at every 

little thing I did,” she says. 

After Melanie knocked off Sharapova at 

the US Open, she beat 13th-seeded Nadia 

Petrova. Though she lost in the quarterfinals 

to ninth-seeded Caroline Wozniacki, 

the tennis world’s head had turned. 

Flashbulbs exploded and reporters 

wanted interviews. Within days, Melanie’s 

Facebook account lit up with 20,000 friend 

requests and 600 messages. Her agents 

booked her for photo shoot after photo 

shoot, and Conan O’Brien and Ellen DeGeneres—her 

favorite TV show host—invited 

her to be on their shows. Melanie says she 

was dumbfounded by her new role on TV; 

when fellow The Ellen DeGeneres Show 

guest Queen Latifah told Melanie she was 

proud of her, Melanie says, “I was shocked 

that she knew me.” 

If Queen Latifah knew her, you can 

bet her hometown crowd did, too. When 

Melanie went out to eat, fans asked for 

autographs, and when she had a rare date 

with Smith, fans wanted to take their 

picture. That’s when the flip side of fame 

started to affect her. “It was weird,” she 

says. “When I would go to the movies with 

my friends, people would come up to me 

and say, ‘I know you.’” 

And they did know her, thanks to all 

the media coverage. They knew about her 

sister. About Smith. About her life. But that 

information didn’t seem to be enough; it 

only made them feel familiar enough to 

ask more questions. “It felt like everyone 

wanted a piece of me,” Melanie says. “They 

wanted to know what kind of person I was 

outside of tennis—about the stuff I did, 

about my family and about my boyfriend. 

I thought it was a little rude that everyone 

wanted to know so much about my life just 

because I did well in the tournament.” 

De Villiers didn’t like the heightened 

attention either. He forbade her from read- MARKET 

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ing her own press, worried that any criticism 

of her playing might influence her to make 

unnecessary changes. When her picture 

EARRINGS 

graced a prominent Atlanta billboard, he 

called her into his office. “I said that at the 

end of the day, this is happening because 

TOOTSIE’S, 

of what we do on the tennis court,” he says. FROM 

“So if you let this (points to an imaginary 

billboard) get bigger than that (points to 

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a tennis court), these people are going to 

forget you so fast. And that’s business.” DRESS

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Melanie tried to heed de Villiers’ 

warnings and focus on her game, but it 

wasn’t easy. In the days following her US 

Open run, the press caught wind that her 

father had quietly filed for divorce from her 

mother the previous year, accusing her of an 

affair with de Villiers. And when Melanie 

went to the Australian Open in January, she 

lost in the first round. “There have been lots 

of ups and downs,” she says of life since the 

US Open. “It hasn’t all been great.” 

This month, the headlines will no doubt 

focus on Melanie again, and they’ll speculate 

as to whether or not she can create another 

Cinderella story at this month’s US Open. 

But the truth is, she isn’t a come-frombehind 

story anymore. She’s an 18-year-old 

adult, ranked 40th in the world at press time; 

only the Williams sisters sit higher on the 

list of American female players. Melanie has 

fought her way into contention, and she’s 

seen that the struggle doesn’t stop at the 

court fence. All she wants to do now is dig 

deep and play good tennis. “That’s when I’m 

at my best,” she says, “when I only care about 

the ball and how I’m playing.” 

When Melanie taps into her inner 

strength, there’s no telling how far she’ll go. 

De Villiers knows this now, which is why he’s 

booked her hotel room for two weeks this 

time. “I’ve learned my lesson,” he says. 


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From the street, 

Michael’s looks 

like so many other 

upscale restaurants in 

Midtown New York. 

Its name is written 

in gold letters across a burgundy 

awning, and double glass doors 

lead to another set of glass doors 

framed in mahogany. But open 

that second set and walk inside, 

and you’ll step into a different 

world. Glasses clink above the 

hum of energetic voices, and 

an occasional burst of laughter 

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ripples through the room. Men 

and women in designer business 

suits sit at circular tables draped in 

white linen, and serious-looking 

servers move swiftly around the 

room, refreshing an executive’s 

water the minute it’s half-consumed 

and folding a CEO’s napkin 

the instant he or she leaves the 

table. Some of the faces in the 

room are household names; others 

are dealmakers known only by an 

elite few. But all are there to show 

they’re doing business—and to see 

who else is, too. 


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Welcome 

to the 

modern-day 

power lunch, 

where CEOs and celebrities request the most visible 

tables and everyone on staff knows who takes lemon 

in their iced teas. Power lunches have changed quite 

a bit since they originated in the 1960s Mad Men 

era, says Robin Jay, author of The Art of the Business 

Lunch. Those were the days when steak and threemartini 

meals were tax write-offs and no one blinked 

an eye if a manager returned to the office tipsy. But by 

1986, the tax break for business meals had dropped to 

80%, and in 1993, it hit its current level of 50%. Bye 

bye, gin and ribeye. 

In addition to getting more expensive, long and 

boozy lunches also became less acceptable over 

the years, thanks in part to a growing awareness of 

alcohol-related abuses, a reduction in leisure time 

among executives and a greater emphasis on workplace 

wellness. Power-lunch hotspots around the country 

report that their biggest sellers are now salads and fish, 

and imported bottled water is the new Tanqueray. The 

average length of a power lunch, according to these 

restaurants? A breezy hour and 15 minutes. 

Still, movers and shakers haven’t stopped gravitating 

toward eateries that treat them like royalty, where 

the maître d’ greets them like an old friend and 

asks how little Susie is doing. Patrick Sweeney II, a 

technology CEO in Washington, DC, says that when 

he’s traveling on business and has to schedule a power 

lunch at a place he hasn’t been to before, he calls the 

restaurant ahead of time to ask the maître d’ to address 

him by name when he arrives. “It not only makes your 

guest feel like you’re a regular at the spot, but it also 

encourages the staff to give you better service, knowing 

that you’ve got something important going on,” he says. 

While highly attentive service can be found at 

power lunch spots around the country, the atmosphere 

at these places varies—some are dim with leather 

booths, others are bright with modern décor. Still, 

they all have certain high-profile tables that only 

the most powerful lunchers can reserve. “There is a 

pecking order in the restaurant—who trumps who for 

a table,” says Dan Festa, general manager of Morton’s 

The Steakhouse in downtown Washington, DC. It’s all 

diagrammed in a seating chart that reads like a football 

playbook. Longtime diners take priority over newbies, 


DEALTIME POWER LUNCH LIKE A PRO BY FOLLOWING 

THESE SIMPLE RULES. 

NEVER, EVER WING IT. Before you take an important client to 

lunch, get a little obsessive compulsive. Go to the restaurant 

ahead of time to make sure its atmosphere is what you want, and 

speak with the maître d’ about where you’d like to sit. Leave your 

credit card number with him, plus a generous tip, to ensure you’ll 

be well taken care of—and you won’t have to deal with anything 

so tawdry as the bill while you’re sitting at lunch with your client. 

TAKE A BACKSEAT. Always offer your client the best seat at the 

table or booth—the one facing the front of the restaurant. And 

if you’re entertaining more than one person, make sure you’re 

not sandwiched between them. “Otherwise, it’s like being at 

a ping-pong match,” says Robin Jay, author of The Art of the 

Business Lunch. 

ORDER WISELY. Jay suggests letting your clients order first and 

matching your choice with theirs. If they get the double Kobe 

burger, don’t order a small salad, no dressing. The price, size and 

heartiness of your meal should be similar to theirs to help put 

them at ease. 

BLACKBERRY? WHAT BLACKBERRY? “Do not leave your cell 

phone on the table,” says Jessica Wade Pfeffer, a Miami publicist 

and frequent power luncher. “It seems to have become a trend 

since BlackBerrys hit the market, but it’s terribly rude. Your 

guests should have your undivided attention.” 

NEVER LOSE YOUR COOL. If the service isn’t up to snuff, don’t 

let your client see your hot-tempered side. Paula Dabney, a 

corporate image specialist and founder of Image Impact, says to 

take care of any issues out of your guest’s sight. 

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can take care of business outdoors. 

and names like Larry King get any 

table they want. 

The seating game gets even more 

complicated when certain diners aren’t 

the best of friends, a scenario that 

played out not too long ago at Michael’s, 

when Bill Clinton and his tell-all former 

advisor, George Stephanopoulos, dined 

there at the same time. Aware of the bad 

blood, the staff made sure to put some 

strategic distance between the men. 

It’s these kinds of potential disasters 

that General Manager Steve Millington 

hopes to avoid when he instructs his 

staff to Google clients as soon as they 

make a reservation; he can’t afford to 

seat feuding former business partners 

next to each other. 

Throughout the meal, servers at 

power-lunch spots treat the reservation-maker 

like Don Corleone, staying 

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“There is usually a good crowd. 

It’s in the center of the ‘Silicon 

Dominion’—Washington, DC’s 

technology corridor—and the fresh 

fish and salads are great.” 

JOHN WILLIAMSON 

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“All have good food and places you 

can sit if your guests want to be 

seen or if you want to be quiet.” 

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MICHAEL’S in New York City 

“There is an infectious, kinetic 

energy that fuels a sense of 

success and possibilities in this 

restaurant. And somehow being in 

the front room just makes that so 

immediately apparent.” 

know that person is special,” says Kevin Brown, the 

general manager at Chops Lobster Bar in Atlanta, a 

deal-making spot for the Southern set. 

And special is exactly how power lunchers want to 

feel. Millington recalls a meal in which Oprah’s health 

expert, Dr. Mehmet Oz, dined with a “huge finance 

guy who probably helped him with his business.” 

Before the lunch, Oz conspiratorially asked Millington 


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in front of his guest. “It was a little tongue-in-cheek, but he wanted to sort of 

show he was in demand,” Millington says. 

Sweeney is no bestselling author, but he can relate; power lunches have 

opened doors that no conference call ever could. “Breaking bread with someone 

has a way of putting people at ease and bringing folks together,” he says. Which 

is why a 12:30 meeting over food and drinks will never go out of style—even if 

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A GROUP OF TEENAGERS approaches the Healthy Heart exhibit at the 

Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. They reach for their cell phones and begin 

texting furiously in a way more commonly associated with a celebrity spotting 

or a response to a radio contest. 

A flatbed truck parks near a busy intersection in San Francisco. The 

truck bears a large wooden crate, from which strange noises emanate. 

The crate is marked “Extreme Mammals;” signs invite passersby to 

send a text message to learn more about its mysterious contents. 

These are but two examples of the ways in which tourist attractions 

are successfully leveraging mobile technology to connect with 

customers. The teens at the Franklin Institute are expanding their 

learning experience by playing a scavenger-hunt game on their cell 

phones. The curious onlookers who respond to the invitation on the 

crate are playing a text-based trivia game about the newest exhibit at 

the California Academy of Sciences; successful completion results in 

a coupon for discounted admission to the exhibit. 

Welcome to the wild and wonderful world of mobile marketing. While 

scavenger hunts and trivia games may not sound like marketing tactics, they 

are in this new era of mobile technology—and tourist attractions are their 

newest adopters, says Michael Becker, North America managing director of 

the Mobile Marketing Association. “Marketers are stewards of the customer 

experience with the brand. For tourist attractions, the product is the experience. 

If you are using mobile to enhance that experience, then that is the 

purview of marketers,” he says. 

Encompassing tactics from SMS and MMS messaging to audio tours and 

scavenger hunts to full-featured mobile applications, this new world offers 

tourism and leisure businesses an opportunity to engage consumers by moving 

from a “campaign” paradigm to a “conversation” model. More targeted and 

personal than advertising, mobile marketing can turn a text message into a 

lifetime relationship with your brand. 

“As soon as I saw SCVNGR, I said, ‘This thing is 

awesome; we have to get it here. It doesn’t change or 

substitute for the exhibit experience; it enhances it.”

“Once you have a person’s mobile 

number, you have a way to communicate 

with them for life,” says Brennan Hayden, 

vice president of the Wireless Developer 

Agency in East Lansing, MI. 

A FUNDAMENTAL ASPECT OF 

mobile marketing is that it’s completely 

permission-based. Government regulations 

require that mobile communications 

are “opt in,” which means consumers must 

initiate the conversation and be given the 

opportunity to opt out with every communication. 

And since the use of cell phones 

is so widespread—according to CTIA 

- The Wireless Association, the number 

of US wireless subscribers has increased 

from 110 million to 286 million in the past 

decade, and 89% of Americans own a cell 

phone or smartphone—marketers have a 

large pool of potential consumers. 

One of the best and easiest ways to 

entice people is with SMS (short message 

service), or texting. It offers low cost of 

entry, robust metrics and few technology 

headaches. Text messages are neither carrier- 

nor device-specific, so compatibility 

is not an issue. “Although text isn’t sexy, 

it’s really important. Its power comes in 

being able to reach on-the-go consumers 

with immediacy and relevance,” says Ian 

Wolfman, chief marketing officer at imc2, 

a brand engagement agency in Dallas. 

And success rates are high: The average 

conversion rate, or acceptance of the offer 

sent via text message, is 20% (compared 

to about 2% for direct mail). 

The key to mobile marketing 

success—as it is with most customer 

relationships—is to provide value. Funtxtic, 

a solutions provider in Wilmington, 

DE, has helped Parc Management LLC 

develop text offerings for its 10 amusement 

park properties, including Elitch 

Gardens in Denver and Darien Lake in 

upstate New York. Banners in the parks 

promote special offers, inviting guests 

to enter contests or receive discounts 

via text. In a campaign to promote new 

attractions at Magic Springs in Hot 

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posted on the park’s Facebook page and 

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“These promotions are a great way to 

harvest data for mobile push campaigns, 

such as season-pass promotions,” says Jennifer 

Mance, senior director of marketing 

of Parc Management LLC. “The response 

has definitely exceeded our expectations.” 

“Customers are predisposed to 

respond positively because they initiated 

the contact,” adds Richard Jett, vice 

president of business development at 

Funtxtic. “You’re capturing them at the 

moment of interest.” 

Attractions can turn that moment of 

interest into a longer conversation with 

cellphone-based audio tours like the ones 

developed by San Francisco-based Guide 

by Cell. Museumgoers can listen to as 

much or as little as they like, and attractions 

are able to update the information. 

Museums and other sites can extend these 

conversations by making the tour material 

available as audio files on their websites. 

The California Academy of Sciences 

has used Guide by Cell for audio tours 

for a couple of years, recently leveraging 

the technology to deliver its “Extreme 

Mammals” trivia game promotion, which 

was the brainchild of their advertising 

agency Heat. More than 200 people played 

the game in only nine days. “We wanted to 

do something really fun and buzz-worthy,” 

says Tiffany Zarem, marketing director at 

CAS. “Using text to deliver the discount 

admission coupon also helps us meet our 

environmental conservation goals, cutting 

down on the paper and printing used for 

traditional coupons.” 


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museums often find teens to be an 

attractive and elusive demographic, and 

many are discovering that text-based games 

provide an effective channel. CTIA reports 

that 78% of US teens have cell phones and 

40% use them for texting. (Half of those 

users report that they can text blindfolded.) 

And according to Pew Research, 77% own 

game consoles such as Wii or Playstation. 

With this in mind, The Franklin Institute 

uses SCVNGR—a geo-gaming platform 

that enables properties to build locationbased 

mobile games, tours and interactive 

experiences easily—for all of its permanent 

exhibits and some of its traveling exhibits, 

such as the world premiere of Cleopatra: 

The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt. 

Visitors send and receive clues and story 

bits via text message. 

“As soon as I saw SCVNGR, I said, 

‘This thing is awesome; we have to get it 

here,’” says Frederic Bertley, vice president 

of science and innovation at the Institute. 

“It doesn’t change or substitute for the 

exhibit experience; it enhances it.” 

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Disney’s Mobile 

Magic app virtually 

transforms the visitor 

experience with 

helpful real-time 

information, 

including character 

locations and ride 

wait times. 

“SCVNGR leverages the visitor’s 

location in a different way, using experiences 

rather than coordinates to navigate,” 

adds Kellian Adams, program manager at 

Boston-based SCVNGR. Text-based games 

scale easily, are customizable and are accessible 

from any device with SMS capability. 

Although usage numbers haven’t reached 

the thousands yet, responses indicate that 

the games have increased excitement about 

the exhibits and lengthened museum stays. 

Some attractions are even developing 

full-fledged branded mobile applications. 

The Memphis Zoo—which welcomes 

about 950,000 visitors annually and was 

voted the No. 1 zoo in the country in 

2008 by TripAdvisor—launched one last 

October. The app, which took about six 

months to develop, is free. 

“We wanted to provide more information 

than we could with signage. The 

app also makes the visit easier, providing 

schedules, a GPS-based map and even 

a friend finder,” says Tiffany Langston, 

communications specialist for the zoo. 

Disney launched its Mobile Magic 

app last winter. Downloads cost $9.99 for 

180 days of use; features include character 

locations, estimated ride wait times, dining 

reservations and interactive maps. “Marketing 

has experienced a very stark evolution 

from traditional media channels,” says 

Arturo Vera, manager of digital marketing 

for Disney Parks and Resorts. “Although 

Mobile Magic is intended to be primarily an 

in-park experience, it is carefully integrated 

into our overall marketing plan.” Disney 

does not share purchase figures, but user 

downloads at other attractions are instructive: 

more than 2,700 in the first five months 

at the Memphis Zoo, and more than 8,000 

in the first three months at the Houston 

Zoo, which launched its app last December. 

Other tourist and leisure-related businesses 

as diverse as restaurants, ski resorts, 

adventure outfitters and jet-ski makers 

have leveraged mobile marketing to begin 

or expand conversations with customers. 

“Many leisure activities are managed 

from smartphones,” says Bryan Seti, vice 

president of marketing of the watercraft 

group for Yamaha Motor Corporation. “If 

you’re not in the mobile space, then you’re 

at a big disadvantage as a marketer.”

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GO SHOP 

GLITZY FINDS CONSIGNMENT SHOPPE 

2747 Crawfi s Blvd, Fairlawn • 330-864-4333 

Jimmy Choo shoes and Dior dresses are 

among the high-fashion fi nds at this upscale 

consignment shop, proof that not all resale 

stores are created equal. 

GO SEE 

F.A. SEIBERLING NATURE REALM 

1828 Smith Rd, Akron • 330-865-8065 

summitmetroparks.org 

After more than a year of renovations, this 

104-acre park system hub has reopened, 

sporting a new, earth-friendly welcome 

kiosk, revamped exhibits and additional 

outdoor observation decks for spying on 

native white-tailed deer, coyotes and redtailed 

hawks. Trails wind through deciduous 

forests, pine stands and prairie ecosystems. 

GO EAT 

PRIMO’S DELI 

1707 Vernom Odom Blvd, Akron 

330-745-9056 

primos-deli.com 

This landmark deli serves what is arguably 

the best peppered beef sandwich in Akron. If 

you can save room for dessert, try the carrot 

cake; you won’t fi nd a bigger or tastier slice 

anywhere in town. $ 

GO PARTY 

JIMMY’S MARTINI LOUNGE 

376 S Main St, Akron • 330-762-7211 

Trendy but casual is the vibe at this martini 

and wine bar, which features live music on 

select weeknights. 

GO DAY-TRIPPING 

ATWOOD LAKE PARK 

33 miles south of Akron-Canton 

4956 Shop Rd NE, Mineral City, OH 

330-343-6780 

mwcd.org 

A top attraction for summer boating, sailing, 

biking, hiking and fi shing, this park—one 

of fi ve in the Muskingum Watershed—is near 

a number of cozy bed-and-breakfasts. It also 

has 600 campsites in case you’d rather 

rough it. 

FUN FACT! 

Alcoholics Anonymous was founded in Akron 

in 1935 by “Dr. Bob” and “Bill W.” 


Allentown 

PENNSYLVANIA 

GO SHOP 

GAIL GRAY HOME 

FURNISHINGS & DESIGN 

2960 Center Valley Pkwy, Center Valley 

484-223-3301 

gailgrayhome.com 

Décor and furnishings at this store range 

from elegant tapers and accent pieces to full 

bedroom suites. Even if you don’t make a purchase, 

the Better Homes and Gardens-style displays 

might inspire new ideas for your home. 

GO SEE 

C.F. MARTIN GUITAR MUSEUM & FACTORY 

510 Sycamore St, Nazareth • 610-759-2837 

martinguitar.com 

What do Keith Urban, Joan Baez and Buddy Guy 

have in common? Their acoustic instrument 

of choice is a Martin guitar. C.F. Martin & Co. 

has built the world’s fi nest acoustic guitars in 

tiny Nazareth since 1833. Take a guided tour 

of the factory, then ogle one of Johnny Cash’s 

signature black guitars at the museum. 

GO EAT 

OLIO RISTORANTE PIZZERIA RUSTICA 

553 Main St, Bethlehem • 610-625-4949 

Twirl your fork in fl avorful pastas—the 

fettucini with shrimp, clams and mussels is 

highly recommended—at this rustic Italian 

kitchen. The reasonably priced menu also 

features crispy pizzas. $$ 

GO PARTY 

THE BOOKSTORE: A 1920’S SPEAKEASY 

336 Adams St, Bethlehem • 610-867-1100 

thebookstorespeakeasy.com 

Peer beyond the velvet curtain and the shelves 

of tattered tomes, and you’ll fi nd the most 

talked about gathering place in Lehigh Valley. 

The menu offers classic date night fare: old 

time-y cocktails, oysters and dessert. 


BELMAR, NJ 

108 miles southeast of Allentown 

belmar.com 

This resort town has some of the best beaches 

within two hours of Lehigh Valley. Known for 

clean shores, fun boardwalk and sandy playgrounds, 

it’s a favorite among families. 

FUN FACT! 

Hollywood bombshell Jayne Mansfi eld is buried 

in Fairview Cemetery in nearby Pen Argyl, PA. 

A program of Invent Now® 

Aruba 

— Kristin Lindsey — Lisa Gotto — Liliana Erasmus 

GO SHOP 

MAGGY’S 

J.E Irausquin Blvd 382-A, Noord •297-586-2113 

maggysaruba.aw 

This chic emporium in Paseo Herencia Plaza 

is an outpost of an Aruban beauty empire that 

started in 1955. It offers duty-free perfumes 

and cosmetics (think Chanel, Dior and 

Shiseido), plus a full-service salon. 

GO SEE 

CALIFORNIA LIGHTHOUSE 

Westpunt • no phone 

This watchtower on the island’s rocky northwest 

coast is named after the US ship California, 

which sunk just offshore a quarter-century 

before its 1916 completion. The 98-foot-tall 

lookout is closed, but is located on an elevated 

piece of land that offers spectacular views. 

GO EAT 

KOWLOON CHINESE RESTAURANT 

Emmastraat 11, Oranjestad • 297-582-4950 

kowloonaruba.com 

Kowloon has been serving Aruba’s best Chinese 

since 1975. If you can’t decide what to order 

from the 200-plus menu options, try the se tju 

hung law, made with sweet-hot peppers, Chinese 

black beans and freshly caught conch. $$ 

GO PARTY 

PAM PAM BAR AND RESTAURANT 

At Perle d’Or, Boegoeroei 11Z, Noord 

297-587-7710 

perledoraruba.com/pampam_en.php 

This well-hidden party spot is worth the time 

it takes to fi nd it. “Crazy Mondays” feature 

free rum punches, and Fridays are Latin nights, 

when regulars come to salsa. 


ARUBA ACTIVE VACATIONS 

10 miles north of Aeropuerto Internacional 

Reina Beatrix • At Fisherman’s Huts 

L.G. Smith Blvd, Noord • 297-586-0989 

aruba-active-vacations.com 

If you’ve ever wanted to windsurf, kitesurf or 

landsail (like windsurfi ng, but in a go-kart), 

you can learn to do it with this adventure 

outfi tter’s help. 

FUN FACT! 

www.campinvention.org 800.968.4332 

Hadicurari Beach was once home to Aruba’s 

fi shermen. Today, the shallow beaches mostly 

host surfi ng enthusiasts. 

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GO SHOP 

MAKEUP AT THE GROVE ARCADE 

1 Page Ave, Ste 135-A • 828-505-4075 

makeupatga.com 

The hand-mixed mineral makeup at this little store 

is pretty as well as good for your skin, and it can 

be applied by professional makeup artist E. Scott 

Thompson, who has worked on shoots for HGTV. 

GO SEE 

CRAGGY GARDENS 

Milepost 364.6, Blue Ridge Parkway 

828-298-0398 

blueridgeparkway.org 

Pull into this spacious stop on the legendary 

Blue Ridge Parkway (celebrating its 75th 

anniversary this year) to take a moderate 

hike up to azalea gardens or enjoy a picnic or 

barbecue at provided grills and tables. 

GO EAT 

MAYFEL’S 

22 College St • 828-252-8840 

mayfels.net 

Blue plate specials at this quirky café include 

creamy slaw, barbecue pulled pork and cornbread. 

On summer weekend nights the courtyard 

is open for cocktails under the trees. $ 

GO PARTY 

SKYBAR 

18 Battery Park Ave • 828-225-6998 

This bar—with three wide balconies extending 

from the Flatiron Building—is the perfect place 

for a summer evening. Enjoy your drink while 

sitting at a café table with fabulous views. 


AN APPALACHIAN EVENING 

86 miles west of Asheville 

Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center, 

Robbinsville • 828-693-9708 

stecoahvalleycenter.com 

On summer Saturdays, locals and visitors 

alike can feel at home in Appalachia with this 

bluegrass series, featuring bands like the Jeff 

Little Trio and The Farewell Drifters. Buy local 

produce at the “tailgate” farmers market and 

handmade goods at the artisans gallery. There’s 

also a pre-concert dinner served family-style. 

FUN FACT! 

Nine of North Carolina’s 11 major waterfalls 

are located in the western part of the state, 

including 411-foot Whitewater Falls. 


Atlanta 

GEORGIA 

— Bret Love 

GO SHOP 

ATLANTA BEACH 

3145 Peachtree Rd NE • 404-239-0612 

atlantabeach.com 

Get ready for summer vacation at this bikini 

boutique. It offers a huge collection of 

designer swimwear from labels such as Beach 

Bunny, Sunset Separates and Vix. 

AVIARY 

At Studioplex 

659 Auburn Ave, Studio 125 • 404-577-2460 

aviarybeauty.com 

In the increasingly hip Old Fourth Ward, this 

“organic beauty collective” offers holistic 

treatments for skin, hair and body using 

organic ingredients. Try the Juice Detox facial, 

a 60-minute deep cleanse and exfoliation. 

BEDDOWN 

1853 Piedmont Rd • 404-872-3696 

beddown.com 

Recently relocated because it outgrew its 

previous location, this store specializes in outof-the-ordinary 

furniture, including some made 

from reclaimed Brazilian Peroba wood. 

FOXTALE BOOK SHOPPE 

105 E Main St, Woodstock • 770-516-9989 

foxtalebookshoppe.com 

This old-fashioned bookstore offers a mix 

of new and used books on big, dark wood 

shelves, folksy jewelry and appearances by 

authors such as Mary Kay Andrews. 

HIGHLAND CIGAR CO. 

245 N Highland Ave • 404-477-2415 

highlandcigar.com 

This Inman Park shop sells private-label cigars 

as well as premium-brand stogies, including 

Cohiba and Montecristo. State-of-the-art 

ventilation encourages shoppers to savor their 

purchases on-site. 

LEXIE + JANE 

516 East Paces Ferry Rd • 404-343-3194 

lexieandjane.com 

This Buckhead boutique features fresh 

fashions inspired by Owner Rebecca 

McWaters’ time in the Big Apple. (The store 

name comes from Lexington Avenue and 

Jane Street.) Shop for skinny jeans, ultra soft 

T-shirts and chunky jewelry. 

GO SEE 

SUMMER SHADE FESTIVAL 

At Grant Park • 404-521-0938 

gpconservancy.org 

Now in its eighth year, this family-friendly 

festival celebrates Atlanta’s oldest public park 

with a weekend of live music, food and crafts. 

Compete in a 5K run, then wash down Atlanta’s 

favorite dishes with local wines and craft ales at 

the popular Corks & Forks event. Aug. 28-29. 

ATLANTA BRAVES 

At Turner Field 

755 Hank Aaron Dr • 800-745-3000 

atlanta.braves.mlb.com 

With only two months until the playoffs, the 

Braves are seeking to fi nish strong for retiring 

longtime skipper Bobby Cox as they face the 

Mets (Aug. 2-4 and 30-31), Giants (Aug. 5-8), 

Dodgers (Aug. 13-16), Nationals (Aug. 17-19) 

and Marlins (Aug. 27-29). 

ATLANTA UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL 

Multiple venues • no phone 

auff.org 

This seventh annual festival celebrates edgy 

and experimental fi lmmaking in genres ranging 

from animation and comedy to documentaries, 

foreign fi lms and horror. Aug. 27-29. 

DALÍ: THE LATE WORK 

At High Museum of Art 

1280 Peachtree St NE • 404-733-4400 

high.org 

This exhibition (featuring more than 40 paintings 

and related drawings) will be the fi rst to 

focus on the Spanish surrealist’s work after 

1940, which explored his interests in science, 

optical effects and illusions. Begins Aug. 7. 

MONSTER MINI GOLF 

2505 Chastain Meadows Pkwy, Marietta 

770-423-2212 

monsterminigolf.com 

If you opened an 18-hole mini-golf course in a 

haunted house, the results might look like this 

frighteningly fun attraction, which also has 

video games and spooky private party rooms. 

STONE MOUNTAIN PARK 

US Hwy 78 E, Stone Mountain • 770-498-5690 

stonemountainpark.com 

This legendary attraction is the perfect place 

to enjoy a beautiful summer day: It features 

an antebellum plantation, a paddlewheel 

riverboat, skyride to the top of the mountain, 

scenic railroad and laser show. 

FORREST WOOD CUP BASS 

FISHING TOURNAMENT 

At the Gwinnett Center 

6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth • 800-224-6422 

fl woutdoors.com/fwc 

Lake Lanier has some of the biggest bass in 

Georgia, and soon 78 pro fi shermen will descend 

upon the lake bent upon hooking every 

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last one of them. Come to the accompanying 

Outdoors Expo, where manufacturers show off 

the latest angling gear. At 5pm the pros come 

in to weigh their big catches and tell about the 

ones that got away. Aug. 5-8. 

GO EAT 

BABY TOMMY’S TASTE OF NEW YORK 

365 14th St NW • 404-874-4445 

babytommys.com 

This pizza shop brings chewy New Yorkstyle 

pies to the Home Park neighborhood. 

Unique toppings include Buffalo chicken and 

eggplant. $$ 

CAPERS ON MAIN STREET 

2756 S Main St, Kennesaw • 678-594-7735 

capersonmain.com 

This foodie-friendly addition to the Kennesaw 

restaurant scene specializes in Southern- 

Continental fusion dishes. Start with the brie 

baked with apples in phyllo dough and spring 

mix in honey-lime vinaigrette. $$ 

DIVAN RESTAURANT & HOOKA LOUNGE 

3125 Piedmont Rd • 404-467-4297 

divanatlanta.com 

This Mediterranean restaurant attracts 

Buckhead’s party set with trendy hookah 

service and delectable dishes like crab risotto 

croquettes and duck leg confi t. $$ 

NO MAS! CANTINA 

180 Walker St SW • 404-574-5678 

nomascantina.com 

This expansive cantina serves Mexican-inspired 

steakhouse fare, as well as traditional tacos 

and enchiladas. Its over-the-top décor—think 

lighted onyx tabletops and blown-glass barware—is 

from the adjoining home accessories 

store and is all for sale. Try the delectable 

grilled chicken stuffed with cheese and poblano 

peppers and drizzled with salsa verde. $$$ 

HIRO’S TOKYO JAPANESE 

STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR 

3920 Canton Rd, Marietta • 770-928-9386 

hirostokyojapanese.com 

In addition to tasty sushi, this eatery offers 

hibachi meals cooked by gregarious chefs, 

making it perfect for groups with non-sushi 

eaters. $$$ 

ARIA 

490 E Paces Ferry Rd • 404-233-7673 

aria-atl.com 

Owner and chef Gerry Klaskala’s delectable 

dishes, such as zinfandel-braised short ribs, 

have made this one of Atlanta’s most critically 

acclaimed restaurants for 10 years. $$$$ 

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GO PARTY 

BAR ELEVEN 

At Loews Atlanta Hotel 

1065 Peachtree St • 404-745-5000 

loewshotels.com/atlanta 

Inside the brand-new Midtown Loews, this 

stylish bar features live music, cozy living 

room-style seating and 19 signature cocktails, 

including the lavender drop (muddled lavender 

leaves with vodka and lemon juice). 

CATCH 23 

At The Earl 

488 Flat Shoals Ave • 404-522-3950 

badearl.com 

Billed as “Atlanta’s Friendliest Comedy Death 

Match,” this event attracts ATL’s best improv 

teams from such theaters as Dad’s Garage and 

JaCKPie to compete for laughs and glory. 

HOBNOB NEIGHBORHOOD TAVERN 

1551 Piedmont Ave NE • 404-968-2288 

hobnobatlanta.com 

This watering hole encourages guests 

to linger on a patio overlooking the nabe’s 

main intersection with house-infused martinis, 

comfort food and a lively jukebox. 

ORMSBY’S 

1170 Howell Mill Rd • 404-968-2033 

ormsbysatlanta.com 

This classic neighborhood tavern has become 

a hipster hangout, thanks to a tasty pub-style 

menu, extensive craft beer selection, darts, 

bocce and shuffl eboard. 

THREE SHEETS 

6017 Sandy Springs Cir • 404-303-8423 

threesheetsatlanta.com 

This swanky bar boasts signature cocktails 

(like the Rain, with ginger and elderfl ower 

liqueurs, vodka, honey and lemon), fancy 

snacks and an upstairs patio with hookahs. 


NOAH’S ARK 

37 miles southeast of Atlanta 

712 LG Griffi n Rd, Locust Grove • 770-957-0888 

noahs-ark.org 

Like the Biblical hero after whom it was named, 

this nonprofi t animal park is dedicated to saving 

animals. A rescued zebra named Evidence is 

the star attraction, but there’s also an exhibit 

featuring a cohabitating lion, tiger and bear. 

FUN FACT! 

Historic Sites 

Geocaching in in inggggggg 

Atlanta has more than 100 streets that include 

the word “Peachtree.” 

Atlantic City 

NEW JERSEY 

— Bill Sokolic 

GO SHOP 

STEM BY DAVID TUTERA 

At Trump Taj Mahal 

1000 Boardwalk • 609-345-7836 

davidtuterastem.com 

Purchasing fl owers for a loved one? Forgo the 

cliché roses and order a sunfl ower arrangement 

with twisted willows from this artisan 

fl orist. It’s the perfect summer bouquet. 

GO SEE 

THUNDER OVER THE BOARDWALK 

At the Beach and the Boardwalk • 609-348-7100 

atlanticcitynj.com/acairshow.aspx 

Aerial acrobatics and daredevilry are the order 

of the day when this spectacular show returns to 

local airspace. Acts soar to 15,000 feet and buzz 

by only 50 feet over the beach. Aug. 25. 

GO EAT 

KNIFE & FORK INN 

3600 Atlantic Ave • 609-344-1133 

knifeandforkinn.com 

This one-time gentleman’s club, with intriguing 

Flemish architecture, has been entertaining 

Atlantic City visitors since 1912. Splurge on 

the fi let Oscar—a juicy steak topped with 

jumbo lump crabmeat and béarnaise. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

MIXX 

At Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa 

1 Borgata Way • 609-317-1000 

theborgata.com 

This high-energy, weekend dance club hosts 

internationally renowned DJs that keep the 

party going until 4am. Celebrate a special 

occasion with reserved table service, which 

comes with VIP door access. 


ATLANTIC CITY COUNTRY CLUB 

7 miles southeast of Atlantic City 

1 Leo Fraser Dr, Northfi eld • 609-236-4401 

harrahs.com/golf/atlantic-city-country-club 

This mainland course not only has a view of 

the skyline, but it has some serious history: 

Founded in 1897, it is where the terms “birdie” 

and “eagle” were fi rst used. 

FUN FACT! 

Land of outdoor adventure 

and festival fun in east 

central Georgia! 

The upcoming HBO series Boardwalk Empire 

is based on a book about Atlantic City’s 

history of corruption written by local judge 

Nelson Johnson. 

McDuffie County is just 30 minutes west of Augusta, GA. For more information on any of these events, call 1-706-597-1000 or visit www.exploremcduffiecounty.com.

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GO SHOP 

ALEXANDRA WEBB 

1028 S Charles St • 410-244-5144 

alexandrawebbjewelry.com 

Handcrafted jewelry sold here often incorporates 

materials such as Balinese sterling silver, 

Swarovski crystal and fi re-polished glass. 

DI[E]CE 

1211 S Charles St • no phone 

dieceboutique.com 

This hybrid boutique, gallery and performance 

space is devoted to local crafts. More than 40 

Baltimore-based designers create the clothes, 

accessories and home goods for sale; even the 

background music comes from local musicians. 

SPORTS LEGENDS MUSEUM STORE 

301 W Camden St • 410-727-1539 

brmstore.org 

At this museum shop across from Camden 

Yards, sports super-fans can buy Orioles jersies, 

an old-school Baltimore Colts T-shirt, an 

autographed baseball or even a piece of the 

old Memorial Stadium. It stays open until 7pm 

on game days. 

GO SEE 

LITTLE ITALY OPEN AIR FILM FESTIVAL 

High & Stiles sts • no phone 

littleitalymd.com 

Arrive early with a chair or blanket to secure a 

spot every Friday night in August at 9. Admission 

is free—and so is the popcorn—but bring 

cash for a cannoli from nearby Vaccaro’s. 

BOORDY VINEYARDS 

12820 Long Green Pike • 410-592-5015 

boordy.com 

This rustic vineyard—established in 1945—offers 

Saturday night wine tastings with concerts 

from big band, salsa and zydeco artists. 

PORT DISCOVERY 

35 Market Pl • 410-727-8120 

portdiscovery.org 

Take a break from the heat at this children’s 

museum. Kids can don a loaner raincoat 

and crocs to experience the newly opened 

Wonders of Water or build with preschoolfavorite 

Bob the Builder at a visiting exhibit. 

GO EAT 

KOOPER’S CHOWHOUND 

BURGER WAGON 

kooperschowhound.com 

Kooper’s Tavern of Fell’s Point takes their 

beloved burgers on the road aboard this food 


— Jenn Plum Auvil — Mary Ann Ford 

truck (which you can follow on Twitter). To 

build a proper stack, start by choosing beef, 

turkey, veggie or bison meat, then top with 

Bermuda red onion, black bean salsa and 

sautéed mushrooms. $ 

MISTER YOGATO 

723-a S Broadway • 443-955-6681 

mryogato-fellspoint.com 

Get in on the fro-yo rage with a cup of tangy 

yogurt covered with fresh fruit, kids’ cereals 

and even Asian rice candy. If you answer a 

trivia question correctly or conquer a physical 

challenge, you can score a discounted cup. $ 

LANGERMANN’S 

2400 Boston St • 410-534-3287 

langermanns.com 

Sweet tea and grits bring the classic taste of 

the South to Charm City. Make sure to try the 

jumbo lump crabcakes served with succotash 

and shoestring potatoes. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

MIGUEL’S COCINA Y CANTINA 

1200 Steuart St • 443-438-3139 

miguelsbaltimore.com 

The Day of the Dead murals inside this 

restaurant and bar are cool to look at, but 

the best seats in the house are on the patio. 

Margaritas are made with fresh ingredients 

that include prickly pear juice and tamarind. 

CLADDAGH PUB 

2918 O’Donnell St • 410-522-4220 

claddaghonline.com 

You can always count on a crowd at this 

Canton hangout. A DJ performs on the open-air 

decks throughout the weekend for lively 

dance parties. 


CAMBRIDGE, MD 

80 miles southeast of Baltimore 

tourdorchester.org 

In the heart of the Chesapeake, this Eastern 

Shore town offers crabbing and fi shing, sailing 

classes on the Choptank River and kayaking 

tours through the more than 25,000-acre 

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. 

FUN FACT! 

On the 100th anniversary of the British 

attack against Baltimore’s Fort McHenry in 

1914, 6,500 local school children wearing red, 

white and blue formed a giant human 

fl ag, earning the moniker “The Wonderful 

Human Flag.” 

 

 

Bloomington/Normal 

ILLINOIS 

GO SHOP 

UPTOWN GIFTS AND ACCESSORIES 

114 D North St, Normal • 309-452-7999 

With wares like designer purses, picture 

frames, fashion fl ip-fl ops and even paper 

made from recycled elephant dung, this 

shop has a fun, irreverent gift for just about 

any recipient. 

GO SEE 

SUGAR GROVE NATURE CENTER 

4532 N 725 East Rd, McLean • 309-874-2174 

sugargrovenaturecenter.org 

The largest remaining intact prairie grove 

in Illinois features a fi ve-mile walking trail, 

gardens and Imagination Grove, where kids 

can build a fort, climb a tree or search for 

fossils and arrowheads. 

GO EAT 

FIREHOUSE PIZZA & SPORTS BAR 

107 E Beaufort St, Normal • 309-808-1597 

fi rehousepizza911.com 

Whether you order the signature sweet 

sauce pizza or a traditional chunky tomato 

version, the hearty food at this themed pub 

is sure to put out the hunger pains burning in 

your stomach. $ 

GO PARTY 

F1RST FR1DAYS 

Downtown Bloomington • 309-829-9599 

downtownbloomington.org 

Experience the best of Bloomington’s art, 

shopping, dining and entertainment when 

businesses stay open from 5pm to 8pm on the 

fi rst Friday of the month. Many places offer 

special sales or wine tastings. Sept. 3. 


DICKSON MOUNDS MUSEUM 

74 miles west of Bloomington 

10956 N Dickson Mounds Rd, Lewistown, IL 

309-547-3721 

museum.state.il.us/ismsites/dickson 

Explore 12,000 years of Native American life 

in the Illinois River Valley through interactive 

displays, artifacts, murals and photographs 

at this free museum. The 230-acre site also 

includes a village with the preserved remains 

of three early buildings. 

FUN FACT! 

Steak ‘n Shake was founded in Normal in 

February, 1934.

Boston 

MASSACHUSETTS 

—Diane Bair & Pamela Wright 

GO SHOP 

AGENT PROVOCATEUR 

123 Newbury St • 617-267-0229 

agentprovocateur.com 

Whether you’re shopping for bridal shower 

gifts or just want to feel pretty, visit this British 

boutique to pick up fun underthings, including 

French knickers and super-soft kimonos. 

THE TANNERY 

711 Boylston St • 617-267-5500 

thetannery.com 

Ditch those stilettos and give your feet a break 

in a pair of kicks from this Back Bay megastore. 

You’ll fi nd tables of shoes, boots and sneakers 

along with trendy apparel and accessories. 

BLVD 

251 Newbury St • 617-391-0233 

blvdboston.com 

This ultra-cool Newbury Street boutique has 

the latest skateboarding gear, boards and 

accessories, plus racks of hip streetwear 

from more than 30 designers, including 

Altamont, 5Boro, Bow + Arrow and Thrasher. 

GO SEE 

GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER 

At Boston Museum of Science 

1 Science Park • 617-723-2500 

mos.org 

This exhibit features more than 100 artifacts, 

videos and hands-on displays showcasing the 

former slave’s trailblazing work as a scientist 

and humanitarian. Through Oct. 24. 

PRUDENTIAL CENTER SKYWALK 

800 Boylston St • 617-859-0648 

prudentialcenter.com 

Head up to the 50th fl oor of the Prudential 

Tower to enjoy 360-degree views of the skyline, 

Fenway Park and the Charles River. On clear 

days, you can see all the way to Cape Cod. 

BOSTON FREEDOM TRAIL TOURS 

15 State St • 617-242-5642 

nps.gov/bost/planyourvisit/guidedtours.htm 

Don’t forget your walking shoes on these free, 

90-minute, guided tours of the Freedom Trail. 

A ranger will lead you to the Boston Massacre 

site, Bunker Hill Monument and other stops on 

the road to American independence. 

GO EAT 

THE FRIENDLY TOAST 

1 Kendall Sq, Cambridge • 617-621-1200 

thefriendlytoast.net 

This fun restaurant is a local favorite for 

breakfast. Start the day with “Almond 

Joy” pancakes, spicy mashed potatoes 

topped with chorizo, or piled-high huevos 

rancheros. $ 

HUNGRY MOTHER 

233 Cardinal Medeiros Ave, Cambridge 

617-499-0090 

hungrymothercambridge.com 

This charming restaurant serves upscale 

Southern comfort food. The menu features 

dishes like braised pork shoulder with sweetpotato 

purée, crispy cornmeal-crusted catfi sh 

and creamy grits with shrimp. $$$ 

NO. 9 PARK 

9 Park St • 617-742-9991 

no9park.com 

Tables near the front of this Italian-French 

restaurant—located in a townhouse in 

Beacon Hill—are the best for a view of Boston 

Common. Locals recommend the tasty housemade 

pasta dishes, like the popular prunestuffed 

gnocchi. $$$$ 

GO PARTY 

CHARLIE’S KITCHEN 

10 Eliot St, Cambridge • 617-492-9646 

myspace.com/charlieskitchen 

Come as you are to this bar and restaurant 

near Harvard Square, which has been around 

for more than 40 years and draws a crowd 

as diverse as its neighborhood. Order the 

signature double cheeseburger and one of the 

18 draft beers. 

BOSTON BEER WORKS 

112 Canal St • 617-536-2337 

beerworks.net 

This popular bar within walking distance of 

Fenway Park has an impressive rotating beer 

menu. Pair a summery ale with an overfl owing 

bucket of fi ery steak fries. 


ROCKPORT, MA 

38 miles northeast of Boston 

rockportusa.com 

A former fi shing village on the North Shore, 

this picturesque seaside town is chockablock 

with little shops, charming galleries and 

working artist studios. Follow the narrow 

streets to the end of Bearskin Neck for views 

of the harbor and rocky coastline. 

FUN FACT! 

Boston’s Union Oyster House claims to be the 

fi rst restaurant to offer toothpicks. 

Branson 

MISSOURI 

— Carol S. Harris 

GO SHOP 

GIFTS OF DISTINCTION 

1009 Branson Landing Blvd • 800-619-6910 

Forget plastic keychains and souvenir shot 

glasses: This classy boutique carries exclusive 

lines of Pandora charms, Vera Bradley purses, 

Swarovski crystals and Lifetime Candles. 

GO SEE 

SHOJI TABUCHI THEATRE 

3260 Shepherd of the Hills Expy 

417-334-3734 

shoji.com 

Japanese violinist Shoji Tabuchi, his wife, 

Dorothy, and daughter, Christina, perform 

songs ranging from country to classical at this 

elaborate theater. It’s so elaborate, in fact, 

that the award-winning bathrooms (yes, there 

are awards for bathrooms) are decorated with 

chandeliers and fi replaces. 

GO EAT 

FALL CREEK BAKERY 

3914 Fall Creek Rd • 417-334-1673 

fallcreekbakery.com 

Made-from-scratch cinnamon rolls, éclairs, 

bran muffi ns and sourdough and honey-bran 

bread are this bakery’s specialties. Delicious 

lunch options include soup, quiche and 

sandwiches. $ 

GO PARTY 

CAFÉ DIVINE 

At Branson Ridge Winery & Marketplace 

307 Branson Landing Blvd • 417-335-9700 

bransonridgewinery.com 

Sample a few vintages at this wine bar with 

a patio view of Branson Landing’s light and 

fountain show. The featured Norton grape 

wine is best paired with an onion tart. 


BUFFALO NATIONAL RIVER 

48 miles southeast of Branson 

nps.gov/buff/index.htm 

This 135-mile waterway is one of mainland 

America’s few remaining rivers with no dams. 

Hiking, rock climbing, fl oating, horseback 

riding, camping and fi shing are among the 

many park activities available. 

FUN FACT! 

The Branson Airport, which opened in 2009, 

is the fi rst privately funded and managed 

commercial airport in the US. 


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Buff alo/Niagara 

NEW YORK 

GO SHOP 

NEW ERA CAP 

160 Delaware Ave • 716-604-9193 

neweracap.com 

Buffalo is a proud home to one of just seven 

international fl agship stores from this hat 

supplier. Visit to load up on sports caps (and 

apparel) for men, women and children. 

GO SEE 

BUFFALO HARBOR CRUISES 

At Erie Basin Marina 

329 Erie St • 716-856-6696 

buffaloharborcruises.com 

There’s more than one way to enjoy Buffalo 

from the water. History buff? Reserve a narrated 

tour. Prefer cocktails with your scenery? Book a 

happy hour tour on Miss Buffalo II. 

GO EAT 

JUNIPER 

810 Elmwood Ave • 716-885-5239 

juniperelmwood.com 

Vegetarians and omnivores alike are celebrating 

Chef Kate Elliott’s creative, locally sourced 

menu. Headers like “Porridge,” “Relish,” 

“Bird’s Work” and “Fixations” cover such 

delicious dishes as faux wings made out of 

eggplant tempura and apple crisp with lemon, 

basil and pine nuts. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

ROOT FIVE WATERFRONT 

4914 Lakeshore Rd, Hamburg • 716-627-5551 

rootfi ve.com 

Drink in magnifi cent views of Buffalo’s 

downtown skyline and the Canadian shores of 

Lake Erie from this relaxing patio bar. It offers 

live music, mixed drinks and an extensive list 

of wine and beer. 


LEWISTON, NY 

31 miles northwest of Buffalo 

niagarariverregion.com 

In the summer months, this city on the Niagara 

gorge offers beautiful scenery, arts and food 

fairs and even a jazz festival (Aug. 27-28). It’s 

got historical cred, too, as the Underground 

Railroad’s fi nal US stop. 

FUN FACT! 

Joseph Dart created the steam-powered grain 

elevator—which could unload 1,000 bushels 

per hour—in Buffalo in 1841. 


Cancun 

MEXICO 

GO SHOP 

ULTRAFEMME 

Blvd Kukulcan km 13 • +52 998-848-7300 

ultrafemme.com.mx 

The most pervasive beauty retailer in Mexico’s 

southeast has fi ve stores in Cancun and three 

in Playa del Carmen, each carrying a wide selection 

of fragrances and cosmetics from brands 

like Shiseido, Clarins and Yves Saint Laurent. 

This location, in the Hotel Zone’s Luxury Avenue 

mall, is especially convenient for travelers. 

GO SEE 

AQUATOURS JUNGLE TOUR 

Blvd Kukulcan, km 6.5 • +52 998-193-3360 

aquatours.travel 

On this two-part tour, you’ll drive a two-person 

speedboat through the mangrove channels 

along the Nichupté Lagoon before snorkeling 

in the second-largest coral reef in the world. 

GO EAT 

LA MADONNA 

Blvd Kukulcan km 12.5 • +52 998-883-2222 

lamadonna.com.mx 

Mona Lisa rules the roost at this gaudy 

Swiss-Italian grill: Her image is reproduced in 

sculpture and art throughout the décor. The bar 

serves more than 150 different martinis, and 

the extensive wine list has earned the eatery 

top honors from Wine Spectator. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

SWEET CLUB 

Blvd Kukulcan km 9.5 • +52 998-883-3333 

sweetnightclub.com 

With the latest technology in lighting from 

London and architecture inspired by lounges in 

Miami and Las Vegas, this superclub is popular 

among the international party set. Dance 

music DJs from all over the world headline. 


COBA 

105 miles southwest of Cancun 

Even reduced to ruins, several magnifi cent 

structures have been well preserved in 

this ancient Mayan city. Far from the main 

tourist sites of Chichen Itza and Tulum, it is 

rarely crowded. 

FUN FACT! 

Because of the local fl ora, honey from Cancun 

is sweeter than much of the honey produced 

in the US. 

Charleston 

WEST VIRGINIA 

— Jana Eisenberg — Israel Urbina — Sheila McEntee 

GO SHOP 

WEST VIRGINIA STATE MUSEUM SHOP 

At the Culture Center, State Capitol 

1900 Kanawha Blvd E • 304-205-7911 

This shop features handcrafted quilts, glass, 

pottery, jewelry and candles made by West 

Virginia artisans. Books on local history, recipe 

collections and museum souvenirs round out 

the rest of the stock. 

GO SEE 

COONSKIN PARK 

2000 Coonskin Dr • 304-341-8000 

kcprc.com/index.htm 

Cradled by a bend in the Elk River, Coonskin 

is a 1,000-plus-acre summertime playground. 

Wet a fi shing line or pedal a boat in Herscher 

Lake, hike the trails, then picnic at the provided 

shelters, which have barbecue grills. 

GO EAT 

TRICKY FISH 

1611 Washington St E • 304-344-3474 

trickyfi sh.net 

The beach shack-style food served here comes 

with a conscience: Almost all of the dishes— 

from the pulled pork to the tofu tacos—are 

organic or locally raised. Don’t forget sunblock 

if you dine on the deck. $ 

GO PARTY 

BRUNO’S 

222 Leon Sullivan Way • 304-720-7295 

Hundreds of vintage beer cans—Owner Dan’s 

collection since childhood—decorate the walls 

of this pizza and beer joint. They’ll likely inspire 

you to have a seat and enjoy a craft beer. 


DURBIN & GREENBRIER 

VALLEY RAILROAD 

140 miles northeast of Charleston, WV 

315 Railroad Ave, Elkins • 304-636-9477 

mountainrailwv.com/index.html 

Vintage passenger trains roll through miles 

of pristine wilderness on these high-country 

excursions. Watch for bald eagles and black 

bears as you pass through an S-curve tunnel 

or stop at the spectacular High Falls of the 

Cheat River. 

FUN FACT! 

The Midland Trail scenic byway that passes 

through Charleston was fi rst carved out by 

great herds of buffalo.

Charlotte 


— John Bordsen 

GO SHOP 

CHARLOTTE REGIONAL 

FARMERS MARKET 

1801 Yorkmont Rd • 704-357-1269 

ncfarmfresh.com 

Sure, the area has sprouted a cornucopia of 

farmers markets—but this one is the biggie. 

Come year round to sniff the fl owers and 

squeeze the produce, then stick around to 

chew the fat with amiable farmers. 

REVOLVE 

339 Circle Ave • 704-817-7845 

revolvecharlotte.com 

High-fashion, budget-minded people love this 

consignment store in the swanky Myers Park 

area. It specializes in gently used designer 

suits, jackets, shirts and ties. 

GO SEE 

“INTIMIDATOR” ROLLERCOASTER 

At Carowinds 

14523 Carowinds Blvd • 704-588-2600 

carowinds.com 

“Intimidator” is the nickname of area racecar 

legend Dale Earnhardt Sr. It’s also the spot-on 

name of the new coaster at Charlotte’s theme 

park. The $23 million ride speeds to 80 mph 

on more than a mile of track. 

BECHTLER MUSEUM 

OF MODERN ART 

420 S Tryon St • 704-353-9200 

bechtler.org 

The mid-20th-century European art collection 

here includes pieces by Picasso, Tinguely and 

Miro. Before you leave, get your picture taken 

with the 17.5-foot Firebird sculpture in the 

museum’s plaza. 

DISCOVERY PLACE 

301 N Tryon St • 800-935-0553 

discoveryplace.org 

This family-oriented, hands-on science 

museum just completed the largest renovation 

in its 27-year history. New attractions include 

a digital 3-D theater and a kids’ science area, 

which features a wind wall where tots can don 

capes to fl y streamers in front of a giant mirror. 

GO EAT 

NOVA’S BAKERY 

1511 Central Ave • 704-333-5566 

novasbakery.com 

Crunchy, European-style loaves, and tangy 

kalamata olive and sourdough breads are 

made fresh daily at this cozy bakery. Cannolis 

and brownies are also popular. $ 

TASTE 

100 N Tryon St • 704- 910-6543 

go.compass-usa.com/taste 

The Charlotte campus of Johnson & Wales, 

one of the top chef schools in the US, just 

opened this restaurant as a training ground 

for students. Simple breakfasts (omelets, 

fresh muffi ns) and gourmet sandwiches are 

popular. $ 

GADO GADO 

157 N Trade St, Matthews • 704-844-8686 

gadogadousa.com 

If you’re craving seafood, head to this intimate 

restaurant. Top dishes include grilled citrusmarinated 

salmon and Creole-style shrimp and 

grits. A thorough wine list makes for perfect 

pairings. $$ 

CYROS SUSHI AND SAKE BAR 

6601 Morrison Blvd • 704-919-1881 

cyrossushi.com 

This sushi bar offers creative fusion rolls, like 

a tuna, crab and avocado roll topped with two 

sauces, fried shallots and garlic. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

TREMONT MUSIC HALL 

400 W Tremont Ave • 704-343-9494 

tremontmusichall.com 

Forget standstill bar games like darts: This 

popular South End music club offers dodgeball 

every other Monday night. It’s $2 to play, and 

you can bring your own six- to eight-person 

team or join one when you arrive. 

SKANDALO’S 

5317 E Independence Blvd • 704-535-3080 

myspace.com/skandalosnightclub 

This Latin nightclub tucked into a shopping 

center plays everything from rumba and 

reggaeton to Miami-style salsa. 


REYNOLDA HOUSE 

MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 

88 miles northeast of Charlotte • 2250 

Reynolda Rd, Winston Salem • 336-758-5150 

reynoldahouse.org 

This mansion, built by tobacco tycoon R.J. 

Reynolds in the early 1900s, has room after 

room of art by Mary Cassatt, John Singleton 

Copley, Georgia O’Keeffe and Grant Wood. 

FUN FACT! 

Mystery writer Kathy Reichs, whose work 

inspired FOX’s Bones, set books like Deja Dead 

and Bare Bones in Charlotte. 

Chicago 

ILLINOIS 

— Rod O’Connor 

GO SHOP 

BONNIE & CLYDE’S 

1751 W Division St • 773-235-2680 

bonnie-clydes.net 

This laidback boutique is full of hipster clothing 

like Naked and Famous jeans and T-shirts 

from Nice Collective. The shop’s sales make 

looking cool easier on the wallet. 

THE CHOPPING BLOCK 

222 Merchandise Plaza • 312-644-6360 

thechoppingblock.com 

Although best known for its classes, this 

cooking school also features a sprawling 

gourmet retail store with a variety of sauces, 

spices and high-quality kitchenware. 

EDGEWATER ANTIQUE MALL 

6314 N Broadway • 773-262-2525 

edgewaterantiquemall.com 

Oprah’s design expert Nate Berkus swears by 

this Far North Side vintage destination. Make 

sure you budget enough time to hunt for ’50sera 

furniture and retro costume jewelry. 

ELEMENTS 

741 N Wells St • 877-642-6574 

elementschicago.com 

The owners of this River North shop often 

explain their eclectic inventory, which includes 

handcrafted Italian jewelry, stoneware in 

bright colors and Elizabeth W scents, by saying 

that they just “buy what [they] love.” 

GO SEE 

BUCKTOWN ARTS FEST 

At Senior Citizens Memorial Park 

2300 N Oakley Ave • 312-409-830 

bucktownartsfest.com 

This end-of-summer gem is more laidback than 

the city’s other art fests, with talented painters, 

photographers and other creative types 

showing their work along meandering paths in 

a tree-lined Bucktown park. Aug. 28-29. 

CHICAGO TROLLEY HOP-ON, 

HOP-OFF SIGHTSEEING TOUR 

Multiple locations • 773-648-5000 

chicagotrolley.com 

There’s no better way to explore the Windy City 

than this 13-mile, 18-stop tour, which allows 

visitors to hop out at stops like the Field 

Museum and Water Tower Place. 

KITE FESTIVAL 

At Chicago Botanic Garden 

1000 Lake Cook Rd • 847-835-5440 

chicagobotanic.org 

The Windy City is the perfect home for the 

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ILLINOIS 

Chicago Fire Kite Team, America’s whiz kids of 

precision, synchronized kite fl ying. Bring the 

kids and watch the aerial ballet. Aug. 7-8. 

WHITE SOX 

At US Cellular Field 

333 W 35th St • 312-674-1000 

whitesox.mlb.com 

Wrigley gets all the hype, but the upgrades to 

the home of the White Sox have created a fanfriendly 

park that’s the perfect place to check 

out one of the league’s strongest pitching 

staffs. Home games are Aug. 10-15 and 24-29. 

USA CYCLING PROFESSIONAL 

CRITERIUM NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 

Downtown Glencoe, IL • 773-584-6610 

dgcycling.com 

A new North Shore course ups the anticipation 

for this summer cycling tradition, during 

which amateur and pro riders pedal through 

suburban Glencoe hoping to don the winner’s 

“Stars-and-Stripes” jersey. Aug. 14. 

GO EAT 

BAGEL ON DAMEN 

1252 N Damen Ave • 773-772-2243 

This new neighborhood eatery has quickly 

established itself as one of Chicago’s top 

breakfast spots. Credit the bagels themselves, 

which are made by New York Bagel & Bialy 

Corporation, as well as creative cream cheese 

fl avors such as shitake and rosemary. $ 

THE SOUTHERN 

1840 W North Ave • 773-342-1840 

thesouthernchicago.com 

The menu at this comfort-food spot is split into 

two categories: bar snacks and main courses. 

On the snack side, don’t miss the poutine 

with ham and cheese curds; when it comes to 

entrées, the star is the mud bug gumbo, with 

soft shell crawfi sh and chicken thighs. $$$ 

SABLE 

505 N State St • 312-755-9704 

sablechicago.com 

The handcrafted cocktails at this hotspot next 

to the Hotel Palomar have garnered much 

praise in local magazines, but the creative 

gastropub fare alone—such as pork belly 

BLTs—is more than worth a visit. $$$ 

PETTERINO’S 

150 N Dearborn St • 312-422-0150 

petterinos.com 

Clubby red booths and classic Italian dishes 

like marinara-slathered chicken parmesan 

make this one of the most popular—and reliable—options 

for theater district dining. $$$$ 

Style 

Stay in 

in Columbus 


TOPOLOBAMPO 

445 N Clark St • 312-661-1434 

fronterakitchens.com 

This approachable fi ne-dining destination 

serves up gourmet Mexican cuisine from Top 

Chef Masters winner Rick Bayless. The menu 

changes regularly, but always features ultrafresh 

ceviche and regional mole sauces. $$$$ 

GO PARTY 

CEDAR HOTEL 

1112 N State St • 312-944-1112 

cedarhotelchicago.com 

With its massive front patio, this Gold Coast 

hangout is a great place to camp out for the 

afternoon. Sip fruity cocktails in the sun and 

watch the rich folks strolling down State Street. 

DIVISION ALE HOUSE 

1942 W Division St • 773-384-6886 

divisionalehouse.com 

While this inviting pub is a throwback, the 

owners aren’t afraid of the latest drinking 

technology. Grab some friends and order the 

80-ounce tower of suds: It features a central 

ice cylinder to keep your beer cool. 

DOUBLE A 

108 W Kinzie St • 312-329-2444 

mercaditorestaurants.com 

This ultra-exclusive 65-seat lounge draws 

Chicago’s young and hip with tableside 

bartender service and booming bass. 

REVOLUTION BREWING 

2323 N Milwaukee Ave • 773-227-2739 

revbrew.com 

This new brewery and pub is a major reason 

why Logan Square has emerged as one of the 

city’s hottest ’hoods. Beer afi cionados are 

giving a thumbs-up to the house-made Iron 

Fist Pale Ale and Bottom Up Belgian Wit. 


CHICAGOLAND SKYDIVING CENTER 

60 miles west of Chicago Midway • 12637 US 

Route 30 W, Hinckley • 800-404-5867 

skydivecsc.com 

First-timers can take some of the highest 

tandem jumps in the country—from an 

exhilarating 18,000 feet—at this top-rated 

skydiving school. 

FUN FACT! 

The Ferris wheel at Navy Pier is modeled 

after the fi rst Ferris wheel ever, which debuted 

at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition 

(aka the Chicago World’s Fair). 

Columbus 

OHIO 

GO SHOP 

COLUMBUS MUSEUM OF ART MUSEUM 

SHOP & BOOKSTORE 

480 E Broad St • 614-629-0314 

columbusmuseum.org 

Items at this shop include stationery, edgy 

jewelry and home décor items handmade by 

local and international artists, plus art books 

with images from the museum’s exhibits. 

GO SEE 

ALL OHIO BALLOON FEST 

At Union County Airport 

760 Clymer Rd, Marysville • 937-243-1091 

allohioballoonfest.com 

The night sky above Marysville is the perfect 

canvas for showing off brightly colored hot-air 

balloons at this annual fest. Thirty-fi ve will 

lift off simultaneously, lit from within by their 

propane burners. Aug. 20-21. 

GO EAT 

DIRTY FRANK’S HOTDOG PALACE 

248 S Fourth St • 614-824-4673 

dirtyfrankscolumbus.com 

This casual joint took the hot dog idea and ran 

with it. The menu offers almost 40 variations, 

including The Nicola (topped with tzatziki sauce 

and Greek relish) and the Texas Tommy (baconwrapped 

dog stuffed with cheese). $ 

GO PARTY 

TIP TOP KITCHEN & COCKTAILS 

73 E Gay St • 614-221-8300 

tiptopcolumbus.com 

This neighborhood bar has serious Ohio pride. 

Drinks include Columbus Brewing Company Pale 

Ale and a cocktail named after Ohio-trained runner 

Jesse Owens, made with cherry vodka and 

Red Bull “so you can run like the wind.” 


HISTORIC ROSCOE VILLAGE 

80 miles northeast of Columbus • 600 N 

Whitewoman St, Coshocton • 800-877-1830 

roscoevillage.com 

Take a step back into the 1800s, when the tiny 

Roscoe Village was a major player in Ohio commerce. 

There’s a doctor’s house, a blacksmith 

and weavers to visit, and you can take a ride on 

the horse-drawn Monticello III canal boat. 

FUN FACT! 

— Betsa Marsh 

The American Federation of Labor (now the 

AFL-CIO) was founded in Columbus in 1886. 

Thoughtful. Contemporary. 

Intelligent. Stylish. 


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Dallas/Ft. Worth 

TEXAS 

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CENTRE 

5331 E Mockingbird Ln, Dallas 

214-821-2028 

gotocentre.com 

This hip urban boutique hawks the hottest 

fashions and sports watches while blasting 

the latest music. Look for trendy T-shirts, plaid 

shirts and slip-on shoes in cool fabrics. 

POSITIVE SPACE 

1729 Irving Blvd, Dallas • 214-749-1080 

positivespacestore.com 

Located in the Design District, this mod 

furniture and design shop features pieces by 

Phillip Starck, home décor by Michael Aram 

and an outdoor furniture line by Tidelli. 

STANLEY KORSHAK 

500 Crescent Ct, Dallas • 214-871-3600 

stanleykorshak.com 

For the ultimate upscale shopping experience, 

let the valet under the awning park your car 

while you pop into this store to peruse luxury 

clothing, home accessories, hand-milled soaps 

and fancy jewelry. 

GO SEE 

SIX FLAGS HURRICANE HARBOR 

1800 E Lamar Blvd, Arlington • 817-640-8900 

sixfl ags.com/hurricaneharbortexas 

This centrally located waterpark is the Southwest’s 

largest. Lounge near the Lazy River or 

ride the Sea Wolf, the tallest, fastest water 

slide of its kind. 

TEXAS RANGERS 

At Rangers Ballpark 

1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington • 817-273-5100 

texasrangers.com 

Cheer on the local baseball team as they chase 

the American League West pennant. Home 

games are Aug. 10-11, 13-15 and 23-29. 

COASTLINES: IMAGES OF LAND AND SEA 

At Dallas Museum of Art 

1717 N Harwood St, Dallas • 214-922-1200 

dallasmuseumofart.org 

The beach is a long haul from DFW, but 

this exhibit of more than 60 paintings, 

photographs and works on paper will 

transport you to the surf. Through Aug. 22. 

GO EAT 

KUBY’S SAUSAGE HOUSE 

6601 Snider Plaza, Dallas • 214-363-2231 

kubys.com 

This legendary German joint—open since 

HyattPlace.com 

1961—is popular for its Sunday brunch, but it 

serves authentic fare all the time. After a meal 

of schnitzel and potato pancakes, stock up on 

imported gourmet items and sausages to take 

home. $$ 

ROYAL THAI 

5500 Greenville Ave, Ste 608, Dallas 

214-691-3555 

royalthaitexas.com 

The lunch specials here—including massaman 

curry and pad thai—are so popular that there 

is almost always a wait. For faster seating, visit 

for dinner on a weeknight. $$ 

MICHAELS RESTAURANT 

AND ANCHO CHILE BAR 

3413 W Seventh St, Ft. Worth 

817-877-3413 

michaelscuisine.com 

With a restaurant on one side and a sports, 

cigar and cocktail bar on the other, this dining 

hotspot features Chef Michael Thomson’s 

contemporary take on Southwestern cuisine. 

Try the crab cakes with ancho chile cream 

sauce. $$$$ 

GO PARTY 

THE GINGER MAN 

2718 Boll St, Dallas • 214-754-8771 

gingermanpub.com 

Put on a pair of jeans and fl ip-fl ops to visit this 

always-packed brewhouse with a Texas comeas-you-are 

spirit. It stocks more than 80 brews 

on tap and another 110 in bottles. 

PALLADIUM BALLROOM 

1135 S Lamar St, Dallas • 972-343-2444 

thepalladiumballroom.com 

This 2,600-capacity music venue books acts 

that appeal to hard rock and indie fans. Don’t 

miss Billy Idol Aug. 24. 


ATHENS SCUBA PARK 

93 miles southeast of Dallas-Ft. Worth • 500 

N Murchison St, Athens, TX • 903-675-5762 

athensscubapark.com 

This 23-year-old, 8-acre divers’ oasis features 

12 docks, crystal-clear water, a dive shop and 

more than 30 wrecks (including a DART bus 

and Lockheed C-140 Jet Star) to explore. 

FUN FACT! 

In 2006, Zagat ranked The French Room at 

The Adolphus hotel in Dallas the best hotel 

restaurant in the US, saying “there aren’t 

enough superlatives” to describe it. 

Dayton 

— Amy Anderson — Russell Florence, Jr. 

OHIO 

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SECOND STREET MARKET 

600 E Second St • 937-228-2088 

2ndstreetpublicmarket.com 

Pack a picnic basket full of local produce, jams 

and homemade breads at this well-stocked 

market. Vendors also sell fl owers, handbags, 

jewelry and paintings. 

GO SEE 

CARILLON PARK 

1000 Carillon Blvd • 937-293-2841 

daytonhistory.org 

On a 65-acre lot that includes the largest 

carillon in Ohio, this historical park offers a 

window into Dayton’s legacy of innovation. 

Visit to see the 1905 Wright Flyer III, a steam 

locomotive from 1835 and the fi rst automobile 

self-starter. 

GO EAT 

SUNRISE CAFE 

259 Xenia Ave, Yellow Springs • 937-767-7211 

sunrisecafe-ys.com 

Light, fl uffy buttermilk pancakes and chicken 

fettucini alfredo featuring a zesty housemade 

sauce are the most in-demand dishes at this 

comfortable café. The owners are proud to 

own neither a deep fryer nor a microwave, 

and make most of their organic and locally 

produced dishes from scratch. $$ 

GO PARTY 

CANAL STREET TAVERN 

308 E First St • 937-461-9343 

canalstreettavern.com 

One of Dayton’s longest-standing music 

hotspots specializes in alternative, folk and 

indie rock performed by seasoned scene 

veterans and up-and-coming talent. 


CEDAR POINT 

176 miles NE of Dayton • One Cedar Point Dr, 

Sandusky • 419-627-2350 

cedarpoint.com 

Journey north to scenic Lake Erie for a slew of 

thrill-a-minute rides and entertainment for the 

entire family. The brave can cool off on Shoot 

the Rapids, the amusement park’s newest log 

fl ume ride, which features an 85-foot drop. 

FUN FACT! 

Enjoy complimentary continental breakfast, airport 

shuttle, and shuttle service to nearby attractions 

within a five mile radius of the hotel. 

Rates starting at $99. Just ask for the GOMAG Rate. 

 

In 1879, saloonkeeper James Ritty invented 

the cash register in Dayton. 


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Denver 

COLORADO 

GO SHOP 

CALI & MO 

500 16th St • 303-892-1200 

If you’re looking for French vintage-inspired 

home décor items, costume jewelry or Audrey 

Hepburn-esque clothing, you’ll fi nd it in this 

shabby-chic boutique. 

URBAN ROOTS 

1000 Acoma St • 303-893-4064 

urbanrootsdenver.com 

Whether you have a green thumb or kill every 

plant that comes your way, fresh herbs, potted 

fl owers and birdbaths from this shop can make 

your garden look like it belongs in a magazine. 

CHERRY CREEK FRESH MARKET 

1st Ave and University Blvd • 303-442-1837 

coloradofreshmarkets.com 

Come hungry to this sprawling farmers market, 

where vendors peddle everything from fresh 

produce and pastas to fl owers, herbs and 

handcrafted cheeses. 

GO SEE 

RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATER 

18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison 

720-865-2494 

redrocksonline.com 

There may be no better place in America to 

catch a show than at this open-air amphitheater 

that was naturally formed from two 300foot 

boulders. Don’t miss concerts by Corinne 

Bailey Rae (Aug. 19) and David Gray (Aug. 30). 

WASHINGTON PARK 

S Downing St and E Louisiana Ave 

720-913-0700 

washpark.com 

Want to play where the locals do? Head to this 

swatch of greenery that features lakes, playgrounds, 

tennis courts and a fl ower garden. 

MILE HIGH MUSIC FESTIVAL 

At The Fields at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park 

6000 Victory Way, Commerce City 

303-727-3535 

milehighmusicfestival.com 

“Colorado’s premier music event” lives up to its 

slogan, featuring music from laidback headliner 

Jack Johnson, hot indie rockers Phoenix 

and the twangy Punch Bros. Aug. 14-15. 

GO EAT 

WILD BANGKOK BAR & GRILL 

1630 Welton St • 303-623-4999 

wildbangkokbarandgrill.com 

This temple of Thai cuisine in the heart of 

— Lori Midson — Michelle Schlicher 

downtown offers fl avorful dishes made with 

fresh and healthy ingredients. The wine list 

is mostly organic and the juice bar is a nice 

touch. $$ 

DEN DELI SEAFOOD MARKET 

AND JAPANESE NOODLE BAR 

1501 S Pearl St • 303-733-2503 

dendeli.net 

Part seafood market, part java joint and part 

Asian-inspired deli, this convivial storefront 

churns out fl avorful noodle bowls and 

generously portioned bento boxes containing 

some of the freshest raw fi sh in the city. $$ 

PANZANO 

At Hotel Monaco 

909 17th St at Champa • 303-296-3525 

panzano-denver.com 

Executive Chef Elise Wiggins’ beautiful Italian 

restaurant is a local favorite for its creative 

pastas, risottos and gluten-free entrées. 

The spaghetti carbonara with house-cured 

pancetta and a fried egg is excellent. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

LOST LAKE LOUNGE 

3602 E Colfax Ave • 303-333-4345 

Complete with a wood-burning fi replace, 

black-and-white fi lms, an ample whiskey 

selection and live music, this laidback lounge 

is everything a classic bar should be. 

JEZEBEL’S JUKE JOINT & BROTHEL 

3862 High St • 303-296-5563 

jezebelsbrothel.com 

A cross between a piano bar, a saloon and 

a speakeasy, this nightspot housed in a 

120-year-old brick building features live 

blues and jazz. Every other Saturday, the 

Belles of Jezebel’s, a 1920s-inspired cabaret 

troupe, takes centerstage. 


NEDERLAND, CO 

62 miles west of Denver 

nederlandchamber.org 

This mountain hamlet—complete with 

beautiful scenery and offbeat shops, 

restaurants and bars—is a fantastic place 

to hike or mountain bike, enjoy a beer while 

soaking up the sun or even spot a moose. 

(They’ve been known to lumber through town 

once in a while.) 

FUN FACT! 

Water from Iceland 

Now available on all AirTran Airways flights. 


Die Hard 2, Dumb & Dumber, and Sleeper were 

all partially fi lmed in Colorado. 

Des Moines 

IOWA 

GO SHOP 

DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET 

Court District • 515-286-4928 

desmoinesfarmersmarket.com 

The biggest fresh market in Iowa, this spot features 

a bountiful harvest from 51 surrounding 

counties. Find fresh produce, fl owers, art and 

a local favorite: breakfast burritos. 

GO SEE 

IOWA STATE FAIR 

E 30th St and E University Ave • 515-262-3111 

iowastatefair.org 

The inspiration for Phil Strong’s acclaimed 

novel, State Fair, and a Rodgers and Hammerstein 

musical of the same name, this isn’t your 

typical fair. Don’t miss the annual butter cow, 

carved from 600 pounds of low-moisture, pure 

cream butter. Aug. 12-22. 

GO EAT 

PROOF 

1301 Locust St • 515-244-0655 

proofrestaurant.com 

Bold, Mediterranean fl avor is the focus at this 

starkly designed restaurant with a scenic view 

of downtown. It specializes in modern Continental 

cuisine, including fl atbreads, scallop 

tabbouleh and an excellent paella. $$ 

GO PARTY 

THE ROYAL MILE 

210 Fourth St • 515-280-3771 

royalmilebar.com 

With more than 120 bottled beers, 28 ales and 

lagers on draft and Central Iowa’s only Belgian 

bar (called the Red Monk) right upstairs, this 

British pub is a beer-lover’s paradise. 


SUMMERSET WINERY 

15 miles southeast of Des Moines 

15101 Fairfax St, Indianola • 515-961-3545 

summersetwine.com 

Guests at this winery can partake in tastings, 

enjoy live music on Sundays and hold special 

events, such as weddings and family reunions, 

on the picturesque grounds. The wines range 

from crisp and citric to sweet and intense. 

FUN FACT! 

The name “Des Moines” comes from the river 

of the same name. The river’s name comes 

from the Native American word moingona, 

meaning “river of the monks.”

Detroit 

MICHIGAN 

— Ellen Piligian 

GO SHOP 

HENRY THE HATTER 

1307 Broadway • 313-962-0970 

henrythehatterdetroit.com 

Whether it’s style or shade you’re after, 

summer is the perfect time to cover up. This 

legendary haberdashery offers a range of hats, 

from classic straw to seersucker caps. 

JOHN K. KING USED AND RARE BOOKS 

901 W Lafayette Blvd • 313-961-0622 

rarebooklink.com 

With more than 75,000 titles in stock, this 

bookstore offers collectable tomes and 

releases that you won’t come across at the 

mega bookstores. It even carries a selection of 

original photos of Mark Twain. 

CITY BIRD 

460 W Canfi eld • 313-831-9146 

ilovecitybird.com 

The artist-designed goods sold at this shop 

have a ton of Motown spirit: Votive candles 

are decorated with street maps, and clocks 

are made from vintage LPs with their labels 

replaced by maps of metro Detroit. 

GO SEE 

CRANBROOK HOUSE AND GARDENS 

380 Lone Pine Rd, Bloomfi eld Hills 

248-645-3147 

cranbrook.edu/housegardens 

Built in 1908, this domicile is the oldest 

surviving manor home in metro Detroit and the 

centerpiece of Cranbrook’s National Historic 

Landmark campus. The 40 acres of gardens 

include a sunken garden and many sculptures. 

WOODWARD DREAM CRUISE 

Woodward Ave between Pontiac and Ferndale 

248-672-6118 

woodwarddreamcruise.com 

It’s hard to miss the Woodward Dream Cruise, 

the world’s largest one-day celebration of 

classic car culture. More than a million revelers 

come to gawk at 40,000-plus muscle, custom 

and collector vehicles, many of which were 

built in Motor City. Aug. 21. 

WORLD TOURNAMENT OF HISTORIC 

BASEBALL AT GREENFIELD VILLAGE 

20900 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn 

313-982-6001 

hfmgv.org 

This born-in-Detroit (back in 1867) event is 

all about the boys of summer. Cheer on 

historic ball clubs from Michigan, Ohio and 

Indiana as they vie for the Greenfi eld Village 

Cup. Aug. 14-15. 

GO EAT 

DUGGAN’S IRISH PUB 

31501 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak 

248-549-3659 

dugganspub.com 

You can’t beat the Chief Double Decker (two 

quarter-pound burgers with cheese and sweet 

pickles for $7.50) here. For $144.44, you can 

get the special with a bottle of Dom Perignon. $ 

TOM’S OYSTER BAR 

519 E Jefferson Ave • 313-964-4010 

tomsoysterbar.com 

Shellfi sh lovers rave about what has been 

called the best raw bar in the Detroit area. 

It offers an oyster sampler, tuna sashimi, 

smoked shrimp and whitefi sh sausage. $$ 

THE WHITNEY 

4421 Woodward Ave • 313-832-5700 

thewhitney.com 

This one-time home of a lumber baron is 

decked out with Tiffany glass and richly 

carved wood. For a more relaxed meal, eat in 

the gardens, where there is live music (and 

order the brie salad and fried calamari with 

peppers). $$$ 

GO PARTY 

ALVINS 

5756 Cass Ave • 313-638-6300 

alvinsoncass.com 

On Mondays, visit this bar to hear awardwinning 

blues icon Jonnie Bassett and The 

Blues Insurgents for just $5. 

BAKER’S KEYBOARD LOUNGE 

20510 Livernois • 313-345-6300 

bakerskeyboardlounge.com 

This legendary Art Deco music joint bills itself 

as the oldest jazz club in the world. In its 

heyday it hosted such greats as Fats Waller 

and John Coltrane. 


PRIME OUTLETS—BIRCH RUN 

93 miles north of Detroit 

12240 S Beyer Rd, Birch Run • 877-276-8853 

primeoutlets.com 

The Midwest’s largest retail outlet shopping 

center consists of 145 factory direct stores, all 

offering savings of up to 65%. 

FUN FACT! 

Robin Williams, Iggy Pop, Francis Ford 

Coppola, Tim Allen and Charles Lindbergh are 

all famous Detroiters. 

Flint 

MICHIGAN 

— Eileen Button 

GO SHOP 

WOJO’S GREENHOUSE 

7360 E Court St, Davison • 810-658-9221 

wojos.com 

Your host or hostess will be delighted with 

an Endless Summer hydrangea or a bucket of 

carpet roses from this shop, which claims to 

be Flint’s largest nursery. 

GO SEE 

GENESEE COUNTY FAIR 

G-6130 E Mount Morris Rd, Mount Morris 

810-687-0953 

gcf.org 

No summer is complete without a sausage, 

funnel cake or snow cone from this fair. Ogle 

the work of chainsaw artist Jeff Sequin, and 

enjoy the Monster Truck Show, Midwest BBQ 

Throwdown and rodeo. Aug. 16-22 

GO EAT 

THE FRENCH LAUNDRY 

125 W Shiawassee Ave, Fenton 

810-629-8852 

lunchandbeyond.com 

This is one of the most treasured restaurants 

in the Flint are, because nearly everything— 

from spinach artichoke dip to decadent pies— 

is homemade. Alfresco seating in the heart of 

old-town Fenton makes it the perfect place to 

enjoy a summer meal. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

CHURCHILL’S FOOD & SPIRITS 

340 S Saginaw St • 810-238-3800 

churchillsfl int.com 

Located near University of Michigan’s 

Flint campus, Churchill’s is “Flint’s original 

college bar.” A relaxed ambience and 

generous drink specials will quickly turn you 

into a regular. 


CASEVILLE, MI 

99 miles northeast of Flint 

casevillechamber.net 

This lovely waterfront town features quaint 

shops, lakeview eateries, sandy beaches and 

incredible sunsets on Saginaw Bay. Have some 

fun (and a burger) at the annual Cheeseburger 

Festival, Aug. 13-22. 

FUN FACT! 

Author Marcus Sakey (The Blade Itself, At the 

City’s Edge, Good People) was born in Flint. 

* * * * * * * * * * 

Museum, Planetarium & Automotive Gallery 

 

Located on the Flint Cultural Center Campus, just off I-475 and I-69 between University of Michigan - Flint and Mott Community College. 


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Ft. Lauderdale 

FLORIDA 

GO SHOP 

DANIA BEACH WATER GARDENS & GIFTS 

400 S Federal Hwy, Dania Beach 

954-920-0321 

dbwatergardens.com 

Browsing is as much fun as buying at this 

historic property fi lled with lily pad-studded 

fountains, exotic statues and rambling tropical 

gardens. Inside the Spanish-style house, you’ll 

fi nd gifts like Eva Gordon’s ceramics. 

ENSEMBLE COLLECTION 

1900 E Sunrise Blvd • 954-467-8353 

ensemblecollection.com 

A typical example of the off-the-wall home 

furnishings sold here is a child-sized version of 

Verner Panton’s 1959 chair, which looks more 

like a squiggly sculpture than a seat. 

ZOLA KELLER 

818 E Las Olas Blvd • 954-462-3222 

zolakeller.com 

Selling both cocktail dresses and couture 

gowns, this shop has outfi tted Floridians for 

fancy events for 25 years. Trunk shows from 

top designers, including Stephen Yearick and 

Paula Varsalona, offer discounts and sneak 

peeks at the latest fashions. 

GO SEE 

MERMAIDS AT THE WRECK BAR 

At Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel 

1140 Seabreeze Blvd • 954-524-5551 

starwoodhotels.com/sheraton 

During this evening show, large portholes 

behind the bar provide glimpses of mermaids 

shimmying through the water, trailing iridescent 

fi shtails. Children squeal with delight 

while their parents enjoy adult beverages. 

NATHAN SAWAYA: REPLAY 

At Art & Culture Center of Hollywood 

1650 Harrison St, Hollywood • 954-921-3274 

artandculturecenter.org 

Spark your imagination at this exhibition, 

where the acclaimed LEGO artist uses the 

colorful building blocks to make 3-D, life-size 

human forms, musical instruments and 

portraits. Through Aug. 15. 

SCUBA DIVING 

At Pompano Dive Center 

101 N Riverside Dr, Pompano Beach 

954-788-0208 

pompanodivecenter.com 

Unlock an underwater world of tropical fi sh 

and fauna by booking the guided dive of your 

choice at the dive center. You can explore 

brightly colored reefs and sunken ships. 

Style 

Stay in 

in Fort 

Lauderdale 


GO EAT 

TARPON BEND 

200 SW Second St • 954-523-3233 

tarponbend.com 

Dishes like shrimp and fried oyster sliders 

and a salad with Jamaican jerk chicken and 

crispy plantains refl ect this restaurant’s 

creative side. $$ 

CAFÉ SEVILLE 

2768 E Oakland Park Blvd • 954-565-1148 

cafeseville.com 

The extensive specials board here almost 

makes diners forget about the menu’s regular 

list of entrées, which includes two spectacular 

renditions of paella—with and without 

marinara sauce. $$$$ 

SHULA’S ON THE BEACH 

At The Westin Beach Hotel • 321 N Fort 

Lauderdale Beach Blvd • 954-355-4000 

donshula.com 

Spectacular ocean views and premium steaks 

are the highlights at this restaurant. Order the 

Steak Mary Anne (juicy beef medallions) with a 

side of lobster mashed potatoes. $$$$$ 

GO PARTY 

ELBO ROOM 

241 S Atlantic Blvd • 954-463-4615 

elboroom.com 

A rare remnant of Ft. Lauderdale’s spring break 

heyday, this oceanfront spot hosts partiers all 

day and night. The bar is anything but glitzy; 

the beach views and lively late-night crowds 

continue to draw revelers. 

REVOLUTION LIVE 

200 W Broward Blvd • 954-727-0950 

jointherevolution.net 

Bands like Hybrid and the members of the 

Summer Slaughter Tour play concerts at this 

downtown venue, which features balcony VIP 

space and a huge outdoor stage. 


BLOWING ROCKS PRESERVE 

70 miles north of Ft. Lauderdale 

574 S Beach Rd, Hobe Sound • 561-744-6688 

At high tide, the rocky coastline here forces 

50-foot geysers of saltwater to explode out of 

the limestone rocks. 

FUN FACT! 

A major destination for divers, Ft. Lauderdale 

has 69 miles of live natural coral reefs, 81 

artifi cial reefs and 18 major shipwrecks. 

Ft. Myers 

FLORIDA 

— Jill Barton — Libby McMillan 

GO SHOP 

KOLOBOK EUROPEAN DELI & MARKET 

17250-1 S Tamiami Tr • 239-415-0036 

kolobokdeli.com 

Perhaps you’ve never previously craved 

delicacies from Lithuania, Latvia, Moldovia, 

Georgia or Hungary, but you might after a pit 

stop at this Eastern European market. It stocks 

red and black caviar and imported chocolate. 

SHINY OBJECTS 

1999 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel • 239-472-1660 

shinyobjectsonline.com 

Sanibel Island glass artist Jason Thiemann 

wows visitors to this shop with his hand-blown 

dichroic (multicolored metallic) glass jewelry. 

Theimann learned the craft from some of the 

world’s fi nest at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. 

VAMPED UP VINTAGE 

11601 S Cleveland Ave • 239-936-4888 

vampedupvintage.com 

Beautiful clothing and accessories from all 

eras fi ll the racks in this vintage shop. The 

inventory includes fl apper dresses, rockabillywear 

and even fur stoles. 

GO SEE 

MIKE GREENWELL’S FAMILY FUN PARK 

35 NE Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral 

239-574-4386 

greenwellsfamilyfunpark.com 

Kids and fun-loving adults get a kick out of this 

park owned by Greenwell, a former Red Sox 

superstar. Mini-golf, go-karts, paintball and, of 

course, batting cages make for hours of fun. 

THE ISLANDS BY AIR 

At Boca Grande Seaplane Taxi 

941-964-0234 

Entertaining pilot Mark Futch, owner of Boca 

Grande Seaplane, will pick you up at many a 

waterfront location and give you a bird’s-eye 

tour of southwest Florida’s barrier islands. 

LAKES PARK 

7330 Gladiolus Dr • 239-533-7275 

leeparks.org 

This 279-acre wildlife habitat offers covered 

picnic areas, great fi shing and birdwatching, 

and 2.5 miles of paved paths for walking, 

biking and jogging. 

GO EAT 

BENNETT’S FRESH ROAST 

2011 Bayside Pkwy • 239-332-0077 

bennettsfreshroast.com 

Legions of loyal locals fl ock to this all-day 




141 SW 19th Court • Dania Beach, FL 33004 • 954-889-2600 


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eatery for homemade donuts, breakfast 

sandwiches and fresh-roasted coffee. The 

highlight is the Strata, a layered egg sandwich 

made with cheese and French bread. $ 

DIXIE FISH COMPANY 

714 Fishermans Wharf • 239-765-0707 

This quintessential Florida fi sh house offers 

picturesque bay views. Cold beer and tasty 

fresh fi sh are served on picnic tables with rolls 

of paper towels. $$ 

THE MAD HATTER 

6467 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Sanibel Island 

239-472-0033 

madhatterrestaurant.com 

The gold standard for a romantic dinner, this 

new American restaurant (goat cheese pillows, 

spiced watermelon salad) sits directly on the 

beach and offers guests panoramic views of 

the sunset. $$$$ 

GO PARTY 

NERVOUS NELLIE’S 

1131 First St • 239-463-8077 

nervousnellies.net 

This waterfront bar at the entrance to Ft. Myers 

Beach is sponsored by Bacardi—which has 

turned the upstairs into a tiki-themed mecca of 

rum. Order the Nervous Nellie, a combination 

of spiced rum and fruit juices for two. 

SPIRITS OF BACCHUS 

Henry and Bay sts • 239-689-2675 

spiritsofbacchus.com 

Billed as “downtown’s classic neighborhood 

bar,” this brick-walled watering hole redefi nes 

cozy, with communal tables, exposed dark 

woods and leather chairs. It offers cocktails 

and wines by the glass until midnight on 

weekdays and 1am on Fridays and Saturdays. 


KEY WEST EXPRESS 

17 miles southwest of Ft. Myers • 1200 Main 

St, Fort Myers Beach • 239-463-5733 

seakeywest.com 

An 8:30am departure on this ship gets you to 

Key West by noon for a day trip or overnight 

stay. The evening boat departs at 6pm, arriving 

back in Ft. Myers at 9:30. 

FUN FACT! 

Loggerhead turtles, which nest and hatch on 

Ft. Myers’ barrier islands from July to October, 

use the seaward horizon as their guiding 

light to the ocean—and will crawl the wrong 

direction if they see an artifi cial light. 

13051 Bell Tower Drive 

239-482-2900 • 1-877-2CROWNE 

cpfortmyers.com 

Grand Rapids 

MICHIGAN 

GO SHOP 

GRAM STORE 

At Grand Rapids Art Museum 

101 Monroe Center • 616-831-1000 

artmuseumgr.org 

Finding stylish gifts are a snap at this museum 

store. It sells handbags made of recycled 

subway maps, Finnish-designed vases and 

children’s games made by sculptors. 

GO SEE 

FREDERIK MEIJER GARDENS 

AND SCULPTURE PARK 

1000 East Beltline Ave NE • 888-957-1580 

meijergardens.org 

Go ahead—stand under the hoof of the 

24-foot-tall “Horse.” Everyone does it at this 

30-acre sculpture park, where DaVinci’s giant 

bronze is a highlight. Save time to explore the 

fi ve-story, 15,000-square-foot tropical conservatory, 

which is at its most brilliant in summer. 

GO EAT 

BLOOM 

40 Monroe Center • 616-632-2233 

bloomgr.com 

Crisp greens, creamy cheese plates and 

seared whitefi sh are the draws at this organic 

restaurant. There’s also a top-notch drink 

menu with a variety of artisanal beers. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

BAR DIVANI 

15 Ionia Ave SW • 616-774-9463 

bar-divani.com 

Slip through the velvet curtains and into a bar 

with one of Grand Rapids’ lengthiest wine lists. 

It sells 50 wines by the glass and has a sevenpage 

bottle menu; on Wednesdays, you can 

taste a themed six-wine fl ight for only $15. 


GRAND HAVEN STATE PARK 

48 miles west of Grand Rapids 

visitgrandhaven.com 

Catch the breeze on the sugar-fi ne sand of this 

Lake Michigan beach. It’s a favorite family getaway 

for swimming, charter fi shing and sunset 

gazing. A stroll along the boardwalk leads to 

downtown Grand Haven, where there is great 

shopping and a selection of cozy cafés. 

FUN FACT! 

President Gerald R. Ford, who passed away in 

2006, grew up in Grand Rapids. 

Gulfport/Biloxi 

MISSISSIPPI 

— Amy Eckert — Leigh Coleman 

GO SHOP 

MARTIN MIAZZA GIFTS 

1208 Pass Rd, Gulfport • 228-863-1252 

martinmiazza.com 

Featuring luxury goodies such as Wedgwood 

china, Baccarat stemware, McCarty pottery 

and Votivo candles, this shop is a great place 

to search for a gift for friends back home. 

GO SEE 

NEGROTTO’S GALLERY 

& CUSTOM FRAMING 

2645 Executive Pl, Biloxi • 228-388-8822 

negrottosgallery.com 

Capture the essence of the Gulf Coast by 

displaying fi ne local art on your walls. This 

shop displays original paintings, pottery, silk 

tapestries and sculptures by artists like Sylvia 

Corban, Robert Waldrop and Stig Marcussen. 

GO EAT 

THE RUSTY PELICAN 

6174 Beatline Rd, Long Beach • 228-868-5511 

The menu here ranges from fresh seafood 

and fi lling po’ boys to crab rangoon and 

Vietnamese egg rolls. Whatever you order, be 

sure to pair it with the delicious sweet potato 

fries. $$ 

GO PARTY 

CHILL ULTRA LOUNGE 

At IP Casino, Resort and Spa 

850 Bayview Ave, Biloxi • 888-946-2847 

ipbiloxi.com 

Unrivaled in sophistication among Biloxi 

nightspots, this lounge is popular with locals 

for live music, VIP lounge seats and the 

legendary Thursday Red Ladies’ Night, when 

women wearing red get a free drink. 


SHIP ISLAND 

12 miles southeast of Gulfport 

msshipisland.com 

Some of the most outstanding beaches near 

Gulfport can be found on this island, part 

of the Gulf Islands National Seashore. Park 

rangers offer tours of Fort Massachusetts, a 

brick fortifi cation from 1868. 

FUN FACT! 

Cooper Hotels. Your Upscale Choice in Fort Myers, Florida. 

After the law requiring Mississippi casinos 

to be on the water was changed, the Silver 

Slipper in nearby Bay St. Louis was the fi rst 

casino in the state to be built on land. 

Fort Myers Airport/FGCU 

Bell Tower Shops Airport/FGCU 

5255 Big Pine Way 

239-275-6000 • 1-800-CALL-HOME 

homewoodsuitesftmyers.com 

16410 Corporate Commerce Way 

239-210-7200 • 1-877-STAY-HGI 

fortmyersairportfgcu.hgi.com 

16450 Corporate Commerce Way 

239-210-7300 • 1-800-CALL-HOME 

fortmyersairportfgcu.homewoodsuites.com 


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PENNSYLVANIA 

— Christine Conard Shultz 

GO SHOP 

SASSY 

900 Market St, Lemoyne • 717-635-2585 

“Girls just wanna dress fun” is the slogan at this 

trendy women’s boutique, which specializes 

in denim in straight, skinny and fl ared styles, 

comfortable T-shirts and not-frumpy sweats. 

GO SEE 

CORVETTES AT CARLISLE 

At Carlisle Fairgrounds 

1000 Bryn Mawr Rd • 717-243-7855 

carsatcarlisle.com 

Roll on over to the world’s largest Corvette 

show, including the annual ’Vette Parade, 

swap meet and autocross. Pre-register online 

and save $10 on admission. Aug. 27-29. 

GO EAT 

CHALIT’S THAI BISTRO 

5103 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg 

717-695-9889 

chalitsthaibistro.com 

This casual BYOB offers authentic, tempting 

Thai tapas, including an extensive selection of 

gluten-free and vegetarian dishes. The Golden 

Triangle tapioca-breaded wontons with shrimp 

and faux crab are a great place to start. $$ 

GO PARTY 

CADDY SHACK 

800 Orr’s Bridge Rd, Mechanicsburg 

717-975-0940 

armitagegolfclub.com 

The deck here is the place to hang out after a 

rousing round of golf on the connected Armitage 

Golf Course. There are regular beer and 

drink specials and buckets of wings to enjoy, 

and the bar is open to non-golfers as well. 


CALEDONIA STATE PARK 

63 miles southwest of Harrisburg • 101 Pine 

Grove Rd, Fayetteville • 717-352-2161 

dcnr.state.pa.us 

This state park features swimming holes, 

hiking trails and one of the oldest golf courses 

in south-central Pennsylvania. For an ideal trip, 

pack a picnic and check the offerings from the 

in-park Totem Pole Playhouse before you go. 

FUN FACT! 

At the time of its construction in 1902, Harrisburg’s 

Rockville Bridge was the longest stone 

masonry arch railroad bridge in the world. 


Houston 

TEXAS 

— JoAnn Takasaki 

GO SHOP 

EVENTS 

1966 W Gray St • 713-520-5700 

eventsgifts.com 

From cloisonné keepsake boxes to zebra-print 

frames, this store in the River Oaks Shopping 

Center has the perfect gift for the person with 

everything. If you’re stumped, the friendly staff 

will help you fi nd something. 

ONE GREEN STREET 

5160 Buffalo Speedway • 281-888-9518 

onegreenstreet.com 

Living green would be a lot easier if there were 

more stores like this: In addition to selling 

beautiful home and bath products and ecofriendly 

fashions at competitive prices, it also 

hosts fun events, like knitting meets and a 

magazine swap. 

KUHL-LINSCOMB 

2424 W Alabama St • 713-526-6000 

kuhl-linscomb.com 

Three buildings make up this design store, 

which peddles everything from Malin+Goetz 

natural bath products to frilly summer dresses 

to garden swings. 

GO SEE 

HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL 

JAZZ FESTIVAL 

At Discovery Green Park 

1500 McKinney St • 713-839-7000 

jazzeducation.org 

Tito Puente Jr, Rachelle Ferrell, the Latin Jazz 

All Stars, Hiroshima and other top talent 

converge under the stars downtown for this 

annual event. Food vendors will be on hand 

so you can stay to enjoy the music all day. 

Aug. 6-8. 

THEATER DISTRICT DAY 

Theater District • 713-223-4544 

houstontheaterdistrict.org 

For fi ve hours only, get a free look behind 

the curtains throughout Houston’s 17-block 

Theater District. The annual event features 

backstage tours, performances and sneak 

peeks at sets and costumes. Aug. 29. 

GO EAT 

AL’S QUICK STOP 

2002 Waugh Dr • 713-522-5170 

The unassuming convenience store next door 

to Rudyard’s Pub sports a walk-up deli counter 

that serves a fi ne falafel sandwich and gyros 

with meat so perfectly cooked, they border 

on perfection. $ 

MARDI GRAS GRILL 

1200 Durham Dr • 713-864-5600 

mardigrasgrill.net 

At this New Orleans-themed eatery, you can 

tap your toes to zydeco tunes on the patio 

while indulging in classic dishes like jambalaya 

and blackened catfi sh. Every Tuesday is Fat 

Tuesday, which means that crawfi sh are sold 

cheaply and, more importantly, by the pound. 

Wash it all down with a bucket of beer (to 

share) or a Hurricane. $$ 

CATALAN FOOD & WINE 

5555 Washington Ave • 713-426-4260 

catalanfoodandwine.com 

You can’t go wrong with any of the dishes at this 

fancy Spanish-infl uenced American food spot. 

A few tasty options: foie gras bon bons, cockles 

with chorizo and garlic—and for dessert, a Texas 

apple tart. Also, the dazzling wine list has earned 

it props from Sommelier Journal. $$$$$ 

GO PARTY 

MR. GINO’S LOUNGE 

7306 Cullen Blvd • 713-738-0555 

Put on your Sunday best and head over to this 

music lounge to catch some of the South’s 

greatest blues musicians playing together in a 

Sunday jam session. The friendly regulars will 

make room for you. 

PETROL STATION COFFEEHOUSE 

985 Wakefi eld Dr • 713-957-2875 

facebook.com/PetrolStation 

This Garden Oaks neighborhood dive has 

great burgers and even better coffee, but it’s 

mostly known for its thorough selection of 

microbrews. Catch a breeze on the patio over 

an Independence Imperial Oatmeal Stout or 

visit on a Sunday for the Eggs and Kegs 

beer brunch. 


BELLVILLE, TX 

63 miles northwest of Houston 

bellville.com 

On a trip to this small town, step into 

Newman’s Bakery to savor the donuts and 

request a tour of the castle the baker 

built by hand. Visit Cochran General Store to 

soak up small town charm, drink cold beer 

and—if it’s Thursday—listen to live, 

homegrown music. 

FUN FACT! 

“Houston” was the fi rst word astronauts said 

to Earth from the moon.

Huntsville/Decatur 

ALABAMA 

GO SHOP 

BANK STREET ANTIQUE MALL 

818 Bank St NE, Decatur • 256-351-1070 

bankstantiques.com 

Taking up three fl oors of a historic 1899 

building, this antique and vintage shop stocks 

hard-to-fi nd items such as old advertisements, 

out-of-circulation coins, American art pottery 

and antique glass. 

GO SEE 

ALABAMA CONSTITUTION VILLAGE 

109 Gates Ave, Huntsville • 256-564-8100 

earlyworks.com 

This living village captures early Alabama 

history. Villagers bake over an open fi re, use 

a hand-operated press for printing and spin 

their own wool. Duck inside the reconstructed 

cabinetmaker’s shop, where the state 

constitution was written in 1819. 

GO EAT 

BIG BOB GIBSON’S BBQ 

1715 6th Ave SE, Decatur • 256-350-6969 

bigbobgibsonbbq.com 

Serving up some of the best barbecue in 

’bama, this family business has racked up 

more than 35 awards in the last 10 years, including 

the Memphis in May Grand Champion 

title (which it won twice). $ 

GO PARTY 

HUMPHREY’S BAR AND GRILL 

109 Washington St, Huntsville • 256-704-5555 

washingtonsq.com 

This neighborhood bar and grill for young professionals 

offers live country, folk and Americana 

bands every night of the week. It also has 

a good selection of wines by the glass. 


UNCLAIMED BAGGAGE CENTER 

55 miles east of Huntsville • 509 West Willow 

St, Scottsboro • 256-259-1525 

unclaimedbaggage.com 

This store is the fi nal destination for lost luggage 

and cargo shipments from all over the 

world that are left unclaimed for more than 90 

days. Items are sold far below retail price. 

FUN FACT! 

Home to the US Space & Rocket Center and 

the Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville 

has earned the nickname “Rocket City” for its 

involvement in US space missions. 

Indianapolis 

INDIANA 

— Karen Beasley — Susan Dawson 

GO SHOP 

BROWN’S ON MAIN 

98 S Main St, Zionsville • 317-733-0087 

brownsonmain.com 

Located in a restored 19th-century building, 

this family-owned business stocks Galleria 

umbrellas, Jessie Steel aprons, Ricardo Luggage 

and tons of Vera Bradley merchandise. 

TRADERS POINT CREAMERY 

9101 Moore Rd • 317-733-1700 

traderspointcreamery.com 

Acting on the motto “We milk it. We make 

it. We serve it,” this creamery is a perfect 

example of farm-to-table cuisine gone right: 

Take a tour to watch cows get milked, then try 

some of the best organic cheese, yogurt and 

ice cream you’ve ever tasted at the on-site 

restaurant and dairy bar. 

THE VILLAGE EXPERIENCE 

6055 N College Ave • 317-602-3696 

experiencethevillage.com 

When sisters Kelly and Anne Campbell traveled 

the world, friends begged them to bring back 

handcrafted items as gifts. After distributing 

some of their copious purchases, they opened 

this fair trade shop in 2008, and now scour 

foreign lands for handbags, jewelry, stationery 

and home accessories to sell. 

KIPP BROTHERS 

9760 Mayfl ower Park Dr • 317-704-8120 

kipptoys.com 

After 126 years in business, this novelty and 

carnival prize shop has cornered the market on 

foam toys, candies and plastic necklaces. 

GO SEE 

INDIANA MEDICAL HISTORY MUSEUM 

3045 W Vermont St • 317-635-7329 

Imhm.org 

Not for the faint of heart, this private museum 

features more than 15,000 artifacts (including 

preserved brains) and a teaching amphitheater 

to help visitors imagine what it was like to be a 

medical student in 1896. 

CENTRAL CANAL 

White River to 11th St • 317-327-5823 

discovercanal.com 

Although the Central Canal, part of an 

incomplete large-scale project, was once 

considered a failure, it is an interesting way to 

see the city. Rent a canoe and paddle through 

the downtown stretch. Start where it joins 

the White River, and you’ll pass all the major 

museums, the zoo, Victory Field ballpark and 

the Central Business District. 

VIRGINIA B. FAIRBANKS 

ART & NATURE PARK 

4000 Michigan Rd • 317-923-1331 

Imamuseum.org 

One of the largest museum parks in the nation 

offers 100 acres to explore just outside the 

Indianapolis Museum of Art, including a 35acre 

lake, wetlands, woodlands and specially 

commissioned sculptures. 

GARFIELD PARK CONSERVATORY 

& SUNKEN GARDEN 

2505 Conservatory Dr • 317-327-7184 

garfi eldgardensconservatory.org 

This 10,000-square-foot conservatory with 

plants from around the world is part of Indy’s 

136-acre Garfi eld Park. A three-acre sunken 

garden features three European classical 

formal gardens. Classes, concerts and tours 

are scheduled year round. 

INDYFRINGE FESTIVAL 

719 E St. Clair St • 317-522-8099 

indyfringe.org 

The IndyFringe Festival invites performers of 

every stripe and experience level to share their 

talents. Everything from marching band performances 

to mime shows to unscripted dramas 

take place in and around the Massachusetts 

Avenue Arts District. Aug. 19-29. 

GO EAT 

MAXINE’S CHICKEN & WAFFLES 

132 N East St • 317-423-3300 

maxineschicken.com 

Indulgent Southern food and homemade sides 

like candied yams and grits are served at 

this family-operated restaurant in downtown 

Indianapolis. There are few frills, just crispyon-the-outside, 

tender-on-the-inside chicken 

served with fl uffy waffl es. $ 

BINKLEY’S KITCHEN & BAR 

5902 N College Ave • 317-722-8888 

binkleyskitchenandbar.com 

Named for the drugstore that once stoo here, 

this neighborhood eatery offers a popular 

weekend brunch that can be enjoyed alfresco. 

Menu items range from down-home biscuits 

and gravy to crab cake Benedict. $$ 

ST. ELMO STEAK HOUSE 

127 S Illinois St • 317-635-0636 

stelmos.com 

Around since 1902, this restaurant has 

kept up with the times without losing its 

original charm and is best known for its 

sizzling steaks. A meal here is not complete 

without an order of the unbelievably spicy, 


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giant shrimp cocktail served with homemade 

horseradish sauce. $$$ 

THE OCEANAIRE SEAFOOD ROOM 

30 S Meridian St • 317-955-2277 

theoceanaire.com 

Fresh and innovative seafood entrées here are 

prepared by award-winning chef Ryan Nelson. 

The spacious bar area is a great spot for a 

drink and a few oysters. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

BIRDY’S BAR AND GRILL 

2131 E 71 St • 317-254-8971 

birdyslive.com 

This self-proclaimed rock ‘n’ roll “nesting 

ground” spotlights live local music just about 

every night of the week. Check out the beer 

garden or challenge someone to a game of 

darts or pool during breaks in the music. 

BROAD RIPPLE BREWPUB 

842 E 65 St • 317-253-2739 

broadripplebrewpub.com 

What does a Brit do when he marries a 

Hoosier? If he’s John Hill, he opens an English 

pub with his wife, Nancy, near the Monon Trail. 

Settle in with a pint of Lawn Mower Pale Ale. 

SLIPPERY NOODLE INN 

372 S Meridian St • 317-631-6974 

slipperynoodleinn.com 

The Noodle, as locals like to call it, claims to 

be Indiana’s oldest bar (established in 1850). 

Local and nationally known blues artists take 

the stage, and it offers a full menu for guests 

who hunger for more than music. 

HOOSIER PARK 

4500 Dan Patch Cir, Anderson • 765-642-7223 

hoosierpark.com 

Locals hit this complex in nearby Anderson 

to gamble on the casino fl oor and indulge in 

drinks at the Double R bar and Pegasus Lounge. 


THE VILLAGE AT WINONA 

133 miles north of Indianapolis 

901 E Canal St, Winona Lake • 574-268-9888 

villageatwinona.com 

Evangelist Billy Sunday’s hometown features 

great shopping in a historic village and a center 

where visitors can learn all there is to know 

about the baseball player-turned-preacher. 

FUN FACT! 

Iconic actor James Dean, 24, was brought 

home to nearby Fairmount, IN, for burial. 


Jacksonville 

FLORIDA 

— Lilla Ross 

GO SHOP 

TPC SAWGRASS GOLF SHOP 

110 Championship Way, Ponte Vedra Beach 

904-273-3235 

tpc.com/sawgrass/golf_shop 

In the heart of the PGA Tour complex, this golf 

shop has been rated one of the country’s best 

by Golf World multiple times. The merchandise 

sold includes all the biggest labels in the 

game, including Nike, Bugatchi and Calloway. 

GO SEE 

JACKSONVILLE ARBORETUM 

AND GARDENS 

1445 Millcoe Rd • no phone 

jacksonvillearboretum.org 

This 120-acre park features a lake created by 

a mining operation, the state’s largest loblolly 

tree, a network of walking trails and a wide 

variety of habitats. 

GO EAT 

BLUE FISH 

3551 St. Johns Ave • 904-387-0700 

bluefi shjax.com 

Chef Richard Grenamyer’s newest creation in 

upscale Avondale is a restaurant and oyster 

bar with a Southern accent. Get the catchof-the-day 

crusted with pecans or order the 

shrimp with stone-ground grits. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

MARK’S DOWNTOWN 

315 E Bay St • 904-355-5099 

marksjax.com 

This downtown dance club is popular as 

an after-work watering hole, especially on 

Friday nights. The amber-lit, postmodern 

lounge is within walking distance of riverfront 

restaurants and theaters. 


CASTILLO DE SAN MARCOS 

53 miles southeast of Jacksonville 

St. Augustine • 904-829-6506 

nps.gov/casa/index.htm 

The only existing 17th-century fort in North 

America dates back to Florida’s Spanish 

colonial era. Open every day except Christmas, 

it covers 20.5 acres. 

FUN FACT! 

Stephen Crane, best known as the author 

of The Red Badge of Courage, came to 

Jacksonville in 1896 to fi nd passage to Cuba. 

Kansas City 

MISSOURI 

— Mary Bloch 

GO SHOP 

THE BETTER CHEDDAR 

604 W 48th St • 816-561-8204 

thebettercheddar.com 

Whether you’re shopping for chutney, pasta 

or chocolate, you’ll fi nd it in this gourmet food 

shop. If you visit at lunchtime, you can sample 

the goods at stands that dot the aisles. 

STUFF 

316 W 63rd St • 816-361-8222 

pursuegoodstuff.com 

This little shop is aptly named: It’s cluttered 

with a selection of neat items that defy 

categorization, ranging from chunky jewelry 

and wallets made out of maps to outdoor 

chairs with funny dog portraits painted 

on them. 

CITY MARKET 

20 E Fifth St • 816-842-1271 

thecitymarket.org 

Grab a cappuccino and roam the stalls of 

this market to shop for fruit, vegetables and 

fl owers from local farmers. In the evenings, 

this summer hotspot is transformed into one 

of the biggest outdoor concert venues in town. 

GO SEE 

H&R BLOCK ARTSPACE 

At the Kansas City Art Institute 

16 E 43rd St • 816-561-5563 

kcai.edu/hr-block-artspace 

This exhibition space displays the works of 

local and regional artists and is affi liated with 

one of the top art schools in the country. The 

collaboration helps sustain and enhance an 

already strong regional arts community. 

FAMILY FUN DAYS! 

14th St between Main and Walnut sts 

877-697-5347 

powerandlightdistrict.com 

Looking for an activity that the younger 

members of the family will enjoy? Once a 

month, around mid-month, the entertainment 

district is transformed into a science lab, zoo, 

puppet theater or other kid-friendly venue. The 

event is totally free, save for parking. Aug. 21. 

NEGRO LEAGUES BASEBALL MUSEUM 

1616 E 18th St • 816 -221-1920 

nlbm.com 

Learn the history of American baseball’s 

Negro Leagues from their 19th-century 

roots through their demise in the 1960s. 

Bronze statues, multimedia exhibits and 

a large collection of artifacts celebrate 

the athletes.

GO EAT 

FIESTA AZTECA 

7534 S Raytown Rd • 816 -737-0772 

Let go of your inhibitions and allow your waiter 

to order for you at this tiny restaurant. You 

may be treated to moist carnitas, spicy shrimp 

and chicken smothered in black beans. $$ 

THE MAJESTIC RESTAURANT 

931 Broadway • 816-221-1888 

majestickc.com 

The building that houses this all-American 

restaurant is listed on the National Register 

of Historic Places. A one-time bordello and 

speakeasy, it now offers steak and fi sh and 

music from a jazz pianist. $$$ 

TASTE 

7938 Santa Fe Dr • 913-766-0320 

taste-kc.com 

Half-bar, half-eatery, this place is mostly loved 

for its small plates, which include pork dumplings 

and duck with blackberry sauce. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

THE JONES 

10 E 13th St • 816 -686-8960 

thejoneskc.com 

This rooftop swimming pool gets both literally 

and fi guratively hot, so dress appropriately 

(i.e. in a bathing suit). Full service cocktails, 

private cabanas and thumping tunes make it 

the summer place to party. 

THE PHOENIX 

302 W Eighth St • 816-221-5299 

phoenixjazzkc.com 

Enjoy Kansas City’s own music at this jazz club. 

The entertainment rotates nightly, with rocking 

open jam sessions on Tuesdays. 


KANSAS COSMOSPHERE 

AND SPACE CENTER 

231 miles southwest of Kansas City • 1100 N 

Plum St, Hutchinson, KS • 800-397-0330 

cosmo.org 

This museum houses the most extensive 

space artifact collection in the US outside 

of the Air and Space Museum in Washington, 

DC. Don’t miss seeing the Sputnik 1 and 

2 spacecraft. 

FUN FACT! 

Before moving to Kansas City in 1963, the 

Kansas City Chiefs football team was known as 

the Dallas Texans. 

Key West 

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— Josie Gulliksen 

GO SHOP 

GALLERY ON GREENE 

606 Greene St • 305-294-1669 

galleryongreene.com 

Key West is widely recognized as an artists’ 

haven, and a trip here isn’t complete without 

visiting a funky gallery. This one is fi lled with 

vibrant pieces that refl ect the island’s soul. 

GO SEE 

KEY WEST ART AND HISTORY 

MUSEUM AT THE CUSTOM HOUSE 

281 Front St • 305-295-6616 

kwahs.com/customhouse.htm 

The massive, red-brick and terra cotta Custom 

House stands out from the pastels typical of 

Key West. Gawk at its architecture, but don’t 

forget the art collection, featuring the colorful 

works of Key West’s own Mario Sanchez and an 

assortment of Hemingway memorabilia. 

GO EAT 

SQUARE ONE RESTAURANT 

1075 Duval St • 305-296-4300 

squareonerestaurant.com 

The chefs here love to introduce new creations 

made with the freshest seafood available. Star 

dishes are often made with sea scallops and 

Key West shrimp. $$$$ 

GO PARTY 

SUNSET CELEBRATION 

At Mallory Square • 305-292-7700 

sunsetcelebration.org 

A tightrope walker, fi re-eater and man with 

performing cats are joined by torch jugglers, 

local musicians and arts and crafts vendors 

during this nightly tribute to Key West’s 

fabulous sunsets. 


DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER 

57 miles east of Key West 

58901 Overseas Hwy • 305-289-1121 

dolphins.org 

This center is the perfect place to learn about 

some of the most intelligent mammals in the 

ocean. Make reservations in advance and you 

can be a trainer or researcher for a day or have 

a dolphin paint you a picture. 

FUN FACT! 

Because Key West’s coral coastline doesn’t 

allow for sand beaches, all of its sand was 

shipped in from the Caribbean on barges. 

Knoxville 

TENNESSEE 

— Rose Kennedy 

GO SHOP 

RIVER DOG BAKERY 

7741 S Northshore Dr • 865-691-7979 

riverdogbakery.com 

When your pups have licked you to death 

upon your return from a fabulous vacation, 

shouldn’t they get gifts as fancy as your 

friends’? The fresh-baked dog treats and cool 

toys at this shop are just the things to get their 

tails wagging. 

GO SEE 

SIR GOONY’S FAMILY FUN CENTER 

10925 Kingston Pike • 865-675-3262 

sirgoonys.net 

Go retro at this whimsical mini-golf course 

that’s home to pastel dinosaurs, dragons and 

other colorful characters. Sore losers can head 

for the go-karts to test their mettle in a highstakes 

race around the 800-foot track. 

GO EAT 

CHEZ LIBERTY 

5200 Kingston Pike • 865-330-9862 

chezliberty.com 

A nice blend of easy bistro and swanky eatery, 

this dining spot offers choice aged beef, foie 

gras and rack of lamb without the attitude of 

a fancy French restaurant. A great meal starts 

with goat cheese fondue. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

TOOTS LITTLE HONKY TONK 

114 E Anderson Ave • 865-673-8788 

This beer-only, darts-and-drafts neighborhood 

hangout welcomes both regulars and 

outsiders. Everyone is expected to take a turn 

at the karaoke mic, so be prepared. 


GATLINBURG’S HISTORIC GREAT SMOKY 

ARTS & CRAFTS COMMUNITY TRAIL 

47 miles east of Knoxville 

gatlinburgcrafts.com 

Stop and sit a spell along this eight-mile loop 

of studios, galleries, tearooms and candy 

shops in the Smoky Mountains. Established in 

1937, the route passes by Southern porches 

with artisans whittling, painting, weaving and 

carving for wide-eyed visitors. 

FUN FACT! 

Pulitzer-prize winning author Cormac McCarthy 

(The Road, No Country for Old Men) grew up 

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GO SHOP 

LA CAVE 

At Le Boulevard at Paris Las Vegas Hotel 

3655 Las Vegas Blvd S • 702-946-4339 

parislasvegas.com 

Foodies rave about this boutique for its French 

wines, cheeses, pâtés and chocolates. Also 

shop for kitchen accessories such as serving 

platters, wine glasses and cheese boards. 

MAGNET MAXIMUS 

At The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace 


caesarspalace.com 

Shoppers risk sensory overload in this little 

store, which is packed with more than 4,000 

kinds of collectable magnets. 

THE ART OF MUSIC 

At Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino 


mandalaybay.com 

One of the largest distributors of autographed 

memorabilia in the US, this groovy shop 

stocks sports and celebrity memorabilia, rock 

‘n’ roll collectibles and novelty items, including 

guitars played by Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton. 

GO SEE 

FIGURATIVELY SPEAKING: 

A SURVEY OF THE HUMAN FORM 

At Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art 


bellagio.com 

This dynamic exhibition features more than 

40 paintings, photographs and sculptures 

by famous artists, including Renoir, Picasso, 

Giacometti, Lichtenstein and Hockney. 

Through Jan. 9. 

TOURNAMENT OF KINGS 

At Excalibur Hotel & Casino 


excalibur.com 

This family-friendly, medieval-themed dinner 

show features horse races, sword fi ghts 

and jousting matches, as well as invading 

armies, dancing maidens, wizards, dragons 

and fi reworks. 

THE ADVENTUREDOME THEME PARK 

At Circus Circus Hotel Casino 


adventuredome.com 

This indoor theme park features fi ve acres of 

exciting rides and attractions, including the 

double-loop, double-corkscrew Canyon Blaster 

rollercoaster, plenty of junior and family rides, 

an arcade and free clown shows. 


GO EAT 

BLT BURGER 

At The Mirage 


bltburger.com 

This upscale burger joint serves gourmet hamburgers 

made from Kobe beef, lamb, turkey 

and salmon, plus delicious waffl e fries. $$ 

AGAVE 

10820 W Charleston Blvd • 702-214-3500 

agavelasvegas.com 

This hip Latin eatery serves authentic Mexican 

cuisine with a contemporary twist (smoked 

chicken quesadillas, shrimp-and-crabstuffed 

enchiladas). An extensive drink menu 

featuring more than 100 tequilas makes it a 

perfect getaway from The Strip. $$$ 

UNION RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 

At Aria Resort & Casino 


arialasvegas.com 

The steaks here are the primary draw, but 

don’t miss tasty extras like salmon carpaccio 

and butternut-squash tortellini. $$$$ 

GO PARTY 

THE BAR AT TIMES SQUARE 

At New York-New York Hotel & Casino 


nynyhotelcasino.com 

The dueling piano show at this high-energy 

lounge includes singing, dancing and all sorts 

of rowdiness. Consider reserving a table: It’s 

standing room only once the place gets busy. 

HOSTILE GRAPE 

At M Resort Spa Casino 


themresort.com 

This hotspot offers hand-poured vintages, plus 

pre-paid cards for sampling boutique wines 

from 12 automatic “Enomatic” wine dispensers—like 

candy machines for grown-ups. 


MOUNT CHARLESTON 

46 miles northwest of Las Vegas 

This scenic, alpine-forested hill, which has 52 

miles of hiking trails, averages 25 degrees to 

40 degrees cooler than the city. 

FUN FACT! 

There is enough concrete in Las Vegas’ new 

CityCenter to build a four-foot-wide sidewalk 

from Las Vegas to New York and back. 

Lexington 

KENTUCKY 

— Lisa Plummer — Patti Nickell 

GO SHOP 

CROSS GATE GALLERY 

509 E Main St • 859-233-3856 

crossgategallery.com 

This equine art gallery—set in a two-story, 

pink Greek Revival-style building with a 

fl owering courtyard—is almost as beautiful on 

the outside as the horse paintings inside. 

GO SEE 

EXPLORIUM OF LEXINGTON 

440 W Short St • 859-258-3253 

explorium.com 

Families love this interactive art and science 

museum where exhibits include “Brainzilla,” 

an odyssey into the human brain; “Hold Your 

Horses,” a child’s perspective on Kentucky’s 

favorite animal; and The Bubble Zone, where 

it can be diffi cult to tell who is having more 

fun—the children or their parents. 

GO EAT 

CHEAPSIDE BAR & GRILL 

131 Cheapside St • 859-254-0046 

cheapsidebarandgrill.com 

Head to this happy-hour hotspot—which has 

an interesting jungle mural on the patio—for 

its “social grazing” items. The shrimp bowl, 

giant stuffed pretzel and white veggie pizza 

are delicious and fun to share. $ 

GO PARTY 

BAKER’S 360 

201 E Main St • 859-523-7797 

bakers360.us 

The VIP room of this lounge is packed nightly 

with local celebrities—but if the red carpet attitude 

doesn’t thrill you, the view will: It’s located 

on the 15th fl oor of the Chase Bank Building. 


WOODFORD RESERVE DISTILLERY 

17 miles northwest of Lexington • 7855 

McCracken Pike, Versailles • 859-879-1812 

woodfordreserve.com 

Located on Glen’s Creek in the midst of 

horse country, this is the closest distillery to 

Lexington on the state’s Bourbon Trail. It’s also 

the oldest (its distilling tradition dates to the 

early 1800s) and, arguably, most picturesque. 

FUN FACT! 

In the 18th and early 19th centuries, Lexington 

was known as the “Athens of the West” 

because of its sophistication and culture.

Los Angeles 

CALIFORNIA 

— Daniel Heimpel 

GO SHOP 

ROBB OPI CONCEPT SALON 

12246 Ventura Blvd. Studio City 

818-980-7622 

robbsalon.com 

Bent on pampering its patrons, this day spa 

and nail salon is stocked with high-end OPI 

polishes, has massaging pedicure chairs and 

offers a $60 manicure that includes a full hotstone 

massage. 

RODEO DRIVE 

Beverly Hills 

rodeodrive-bh.com 

Nothing says Beverly Hills luxury like this 

famed street. A summer’s day on the strip— 

replete with top-notch shopping and lavish 

dining—may well make you feel like Julia 

Roberts in Pretty Woman. 

LA PHIL STORE 

At the Walt Disney Concert Hall 

131 S Grand Ave • 213-972-3440 

laphilstore.com 

Housed in a legendary concert venue, this 

store stocks all the memorabilia a classical 

music lover could possibly want. Merchandise 

includes CDs and videos of the Walt Disney 

Concert Hall’s best performances. 

SILVERLAKE WINE 

2395 Glendale Blvd • 323-662-9024 

silverlakewines.com 

Seasoned sommeliers take customers around 

the world with detailed explanations of the 

various vintages found at this shop. The prices 

vary almost as much as the fl avor profi les. 

GO SEE 

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM 

OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY 

900 Exposition Blvd • 213-763-3466 

nhm.org 

Just in time for summer, this venerable 

museum opened its brand-new renovation. 

The Age of Mammals exhibit, a display 

exploring climate change, will be a top draw. 

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD 

1000 Universal Center Dr, Universal City 

800-864-8377 

universalstudioshollywood.com 

With acres of rides and exhibits designed 

to make visitors feel like they’re behind the 

scenes of the fi lm industry, Universal Studios 

is one of LA’s premier attractions. Ride the 

tram through the newly completed King Kong 

360 3-D, where Kong saves you from dinos in 

the world’s most in-your-face 3-D experience. 

NEWPORT LANDING WHALE WATCHING 

400 Main St, Newport Beach • 949-675-0551 

newportwhales.com 

You’re practically guaranteed to spot a 

sea mammal on a tour with this outfi tter: 

According to the staff’s count, hundreds of 

whales and tens of thousands of dolphins 

have already been sighted this year. Both 2.5hour 

and full-day trips are available. 

MANHATTAN BEACH 

1400 Highland Ave • 310-802-5000 

ci.manhattan-beach.ca.us 

Tucked amid hills that tumble down to the 

ocean, this beach is one of the area’s most 

popular sandy strips. The pier is a hub of 

activity and the golden sand is dotted with 

hardbodies hitting volleyballs back and forth. 

GO EAT 

TIGER SUSHI 

340 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills • 310-274-3200 

tigerbh.com 

Featuring some of the freshest cuts of fi sh in 

town, Tiger has quickly taken its place among 

a handful of excellent sushi restaurants in 

swanky Beverly Hills. In addition to fresh 

sashimi and rolls with ingredients like squid 

ink, hot dishes like the Nigerian prawns (fried 

or grilled in garlic sauce) are incredible. $$$ 

IL PASTAIO 

400 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills • 310-205-5444 

giacominodrago.com 

Part of the powerful Giacomino Drago 

restaurant group, this food factory is rumored 

to be one of the highest grossing restaurants 

in LA. Constantly buzzing with guests, it 

features dishes like sausage-and-rosemary 

risotto and prosciutto with gorgonzola cheese, 

pears and walnuts. $$$ 

LA BOHEME 

8400 Santa Monica Blvd • 323-848-2360 

boheme.globaldiningca.com 

The tables on the balcony and the side booths 

at this opulent eatery are ideal spots to enjoy 

Berkshire pork chops and Japanese pumpkin 

ravioli. The service is almost as impeccable as 

the fi let mignon. $$$ 

FRAÎCHE 

9411 Culver Blvd, Culver City • 310-839-6800 

fraicherestaurantla.com 

This Italian-French restaurant is almost 

always crowded with locals drinking wine 

and eating light meals. Start with oysters 

on the half shell and don’t miss the roasted 

half chicken with mushrooms, spaetzle and 

roasted onions. $$$ 

GRACE RESTAURANT 

7360 Beverly Blvd • 323-934-4400 

gracerestaurant.com 

The contemporary American fare at this date 

spot is considered some of the best in the city. 

Try the grilled Jidori chicken with goat cheese 

cannelloni and guajillo chilis. $$$$ 

GO PARTY 

THE TROPICANA BAR 

At the Roosevelt Hotel 

7000 Hollywood Blvd • 323-769-7260 

thompsonhotels.com 

This is the place to be on Sundays in the 

summer. The mix of tan partiers, fruity 

drinks and the endless SoCal sun makes this 

hotspot a memorable place to recharge for a 

new week. 

INDUSTRY 

643 N La Cienega Blvd • 310-652-2012 

The club formerly known as Area has vaulted 

itself back into the heights of La Cienega’s 

raucous nightlife scene. With thumping music 

and futuristic décor, it’s back to attracting 

Hollywood scenesters. 

THE VILLAGE IDIOT 

7383 Melrose Ave • 323-655-3331 

villageidiotla.com 

For a good pint of beer without any 

hassle, there’s nothing like this mellow bar. 

Despite its prominent position on Melrose 

Avenue, the place feels like a cozy pub in 

Northern England. 

CAT AND FIDDLE PUB AND RESTAURANT 

6530 W Sunset Blvd • 323-468-3800 

thecatandfi ddle.com 

When the nights are warm, the patio here 

heats up with live music under the open sky. 

Jazz band Patt Britt and the All-Stars plays 

every Sunday. 


PASADENA, CA 

27 miles northeast of Los Angeles 

ci.pasadena.ca.us 

Known as the host of the annual Tournament 

of Roses Parade, Pasadena—nestled at the 

base of the San Gabriel Mountains—is home 

to the picturesque Norton Simon Museum and 

a 22-block historic district lined with shops, 

restaurants and art galleries. 

FUN FACT! 

If LA County were a state, it would be the ninth 

most populous. 


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Memphis 

TENNESSEE 

GO SHOP 

LANSKY’S 126 

At the Peabody Hotel 

149 Union Ave • 901-529-9070 

lanskybros.com 

The Lansky name is well known in Memphis, 

and not just because they’ve been in business 

for 64 years. Elvis Presley purchased his Hi- 

Boy collared shirts and peg-legged pants here. 

KING FURS & JEWELRY 

4568 Poplar Ave • 901-767-5464 

kingfursandfi nejewelry.com 

It may not be mink season just yet, but the 

glittery baubles sold at this luxury store, 

including pieces designed by Bixby, Hidalgo 

and Oliva, go just as well with summer 

sundresses as with holiday gowns. 

CHOU IMPORTS 

1740 Germantown Pkwy • 901-757-2525 

This year, fashion is all about the bold 

statement piece. Whether it’s a colorful scarf, 

quirky hat or an oversized necklace, such a 

piece can make an otherwise ordinary outfi t 

something special. Chou’s gigantic multistone 

necklaces fi t the bill perfectly. 

GO SEE 

LEVITT SHELL 

At Overton Park • 901-272-5159 

levittshell.org 

The location of Elvis Presley’s fi rst rock ‘n’ 

roll show has had a hard life. It was almost 

demolished several times, once to make room 

for a parking garage. Beginning in 2007, Levitt 

Shell was fi nally renovated and now hosts 

regular concerts. 

RIVER INN OF HARBOR TOWN 

50 Harbor Town Sq • 901-260-3333 

riverinnmemphis.com 

Harbor Town is designed like a classic riverside 

town, complete with window boxes and 

wrought-iron lamp posts. The area has blossomed 

to include restaurants, shops and this 

boutique hotel. Stop by the hotel’s terrace late 

in the day and have a cocktail while the sun 

sets over the Mississippi River. 

THE JACK ROBINSON GALLERY 

400 S Front St • 901-576-0708 

robinsonarchive.com 

This gallery displays the works of the 

namesake photographer, who found fame 

shooting celebrities for Vogue and The New 

York Times. There are crisp, candid shots of 

Jack Nicholson, Aretha Franklin, Jacqueline 

Kennedy and Warren Beatty. 


GO EAT 

BRYANT’S BREAKFAST 

3965 Summer Ave • 901-324-7494 

bryantsbreakfast.com 

Specialties at this country cafeteria include 

delicious gravy, thick-cut bacon and 

homemade biscuits so fl uffy you’d swear they 

could fl oat off the plate. You’ll leave satisfi ed, 

and, more than likely, ready for a nap. $ 

MARCIANO’S 

780 Brookhaven Cir • 901-682-1660 

The best of Italian and Mediterranean cuisines 

blend seamlessly here, creating delicious— 

and unique—versions of Greek beef stew, 

chicken piccata and grilled rack of lamb. $$ 

VINEGAR JIM’S 

12062 Forrest St, Arlington • 901-867-7568 

vinegarjims.com 

For decades, diners have noshed on perfectly 

grilled steaks and chicken at this oldfashioned 

steakhouse. These days, guests 

enjoy an expanded menu that includes shrimp, 

catfi sh and made-to-order fried pies. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

ONIX 

412 S Main St • 901-552-4609 

onixrestaurant.com 

Though Onix serves great food, it’s even 

better as a nightspot. The patio seating offers 

great views of trolleys and hansom carriages 

passing by, and musicians perform on 

weekends. Visit on a Thursday for three-forone 

drinks and smooth R&B. 

THE LAMPLIGHTER 

1702 Madison Ave • 901-726-1101 

This dive-y bar serves icy cold Pabst and 

boasts one of the best jukeboxes in town. 

A-list celebs like Reese Witherspoon and Jack 

White have been known to frequent the joint. 


TUPELO, MS 

98 miles southwest of Memphis 

tupelo.net 

Elvis’ birthplace is a quiet town oozing with 

Southern charm. Visit to see antebellum homes, 

the GumTree Museum of Art and the gorgeous 

scenery on the Natchez Trace Parkway. 

FUN FACT! 

Memphis is the largest spot cotton market in 

the world, with nearly half of the US cotton 

crop traveling through the city. 

Miami 

FLORIDA 

— Mary Helen Tibbs — Brooke Siegel 

GO SHOP 

DASH 


This boutique’s trendy fashions may be 

overshadowed by its even trendier owners: 

paparazzi favorites the Kardashians. Along 

with contemporary T-shirt lines like Junk Food, 

the girlie shop carries the sisters’ label. 

BROWNES & CO. 

841 Lincoln Rd • 305-538-5142 

brownesbeauty.com 

This upscale apothecary sells everything 

from bath salts and candles to shampoo and 

skincare. The upstairs spa/salon offers luxe 

treatments, such as the holistic, all-natural Dr. 

Hauschka rose manicure. 

JOURNELLE 

1109 Lincoln Rd • 305-672-7770 

journelle.com 

The well-known lingerie boutique just opened 

this outpost on Lincoln Road, stocking bras, 

undies and nighties from high-quality brands 

like Chantelle, La Perla and Cosabella. 

GO SEE 

ART DECO BIKE TOUR 

210 10th St • 305-604-0001 

bikeandroll.com 

During this guided tour, explore the rainbow 

structures in a city that’s home to the largest 

collection of Art Deco buildings in the world, 

including the infamous Versace mansion. 

ARTIFICIAL REEFS 


southbeachdivers.com 

After a quick SCUBA lesson on South Beach, 

you’ll head to Key Largo’s John Pennekamp 

Marine Sanctuary to explore coral-encrusted 

shipwrecks and artifi cial reefs that are home 

to brightly colored, tropical fi sh. 

MIAMI BEACH BOARDWALK 

1 Washington Ave • no phone 

Nothing captures the joie de vivre of Miami 

Beach like this boardwalk, which runs along 

the ocean for more than 70 blocks. With rollerbladers 

in bikinis and strolling couples, it’s 

the ultimate people-watching location. 

GO EAT 

FAT MAN’S BAR-B-QUE 

At Take One Cocktail Lounge 

333 NE 79th St • 954-536-0465 

Street food is all the rage these days, and 

it’s no surprise that local folks are fl ocking to

Benjamin Nelson’s barbecue truck. It’s found 

in north Miami, and its smoked, seasoned and 

sauce-smothered ribs are considered some of 

the best in town. $ 

MERCADITO 

3252 NE First Ave • 786-369-0430 

mercaditorestaurants.com 

This New York import just arrived in Miami 

last spring. The décor is hipster chic (think 

graffi ti art) and the Mexican food is fresh and 

authentic. Don’t miss the mole guacamole or 

much-exalted fi sh tacos. $$$ 

THE FORGE 

432 W 41st St • 305-538-8533 

theforge.com 

After a brief shuttering, this steakhouse 

from the Rat Pack era recently reopened with 

beloved local chef Dewey LoSasso at the 

helm. Try the 14-ounce churrasco steak with 

chimichurri sauce or the raw bar sampler for 

two, which comes with shrimp, oysters, tuna 

tartare and crab and calamari salads. $$$$ 

GO PARTY 

BAR 721 

721 N Lincoln Ln • 305-532-1342 

bar721.com 

Just north of bustling Lincoln Road, 

you’ll fi nd this dimly lit, recent addition to 

Miami’s bar scene. The space resembles a 

rocker’s basement—complete with Guitar 

Hero, a pool table, fl at-screen TVs and 

couches for lounging. 

LIV NIGHTCLUB 

At the Fontainebleau Hotel 

4441 Collins Ave • 305-674-4680 

livnightclub.com 

If you’ve read celebrity gossip lately, you’ve 

seen the name of this nightclub. Worldrenowned 

DJs entertain the star-studded 

crowd. Go early to avoid the mob. 


ISLAMORADA, FL 

77 miles south of Miami 

islamoradachamber.com 

This tropical island in the Florida Keys— 

known as the “sportfi shing capital of the 

world”—has all the fi shing, Key lime pie and 

beaches that make the island chain famous. 

FUN FACT! 

The Port of Miami is the world’s biggest 

port for cruise ships, with about 4.1 million 

passengers annually. 

Milwaukee 

WISCONSIN 

— Jeanette Hurt 

GO SHOP 

RIVER BOUTIQUE & YARN 

18900 W Bluemound Rd, Brookfi eld 

262-641-7427 

riverboutiqueyarn.com 

Beautiful, colorful yarn of all kinds, along 

with needles and books, can be found at this 

shop. And if you need help with a new project, 

the knowledgeable staff will happily give you 

some tips. 

MISS RUBY 

522 N Water St • 414-755-2900 

missrubyboutique.com 

If you need a dress for a special occasion— 

whether it’s a wedding or a black-tie charity 

ball—this boutique has what you’re looking 

for. In addition to gorgeous gowns, it stocks 

great bags and jewels to match. 

SYDNEY B. 

1350 W Mequon Rd, Mequon • 262-240-9970 

sydneybboutique.com 

The parents of the most fashionable kids in 

town shop at this store for baby gear, frilly 

dresses and tiny shirts and pants. Sizes 

range from newborn up to 14 for girls and 8 

for boys. 

PENZEY’S SPICES 

2108 N Farwell Ave • 414-961-1777 

penzeys.com 

The minute you walk into this store, you’ll 

be enveloped by the rich aroma from the 

racks and racks of spices. Signature blends 

like the Tuscan Sunset (basil, Turkish oregano, 

red bell pepper, fennel, anise, garlic and 

thyme) are perfect gifts for the gourmet cooks 

in your life. 

GO SEE 

CHILL ON THE HILL 

At Humboldt Park Band Chalet • no phone 

bayviewneighborhood.com 

Pack a picnic or buy some brews and ice cream 

and settle in for a free concert. The music 

starts at 6:30pm every Tuesday through the 

end of August. 

BOERNER BOTANICAL GARDENS 

9400 Boerner Dr, Hales Corners 

414-525-5650 

boernerbotanicalgardens.org 

Even in the heat of summer, there is a beautiful 

selection of colorful fl owers (lilies, phlox and 

roses) that blossoms here. If you want to learn 

more about gardening, visit Wednesdays at 

6:30pm to take an expert-led walking tour. The 

gardens are open through October. 

ALL THE BUZZ: INSECTS INVADE RAM 

At Racine Art Museum 

441 Main St, Racine • 262-638-8300 

ramart.org 

About 25 miles south of Milwaukee is this 

museum, which is currently infested with bugs, 

cockroaches and other creepy crawlies—as depicted 

by three contemporary women artists— 

for this exhibit. Works include photographs, 

installations and drawings. Through fall. 

IRISH FEST 

At Henry Maier Festival Park 

200 N Harbor Dr • 414-476-3378 

irishfest.com 

The world’s largest Irish festival features the 

musical stylings of Kasir, Frogwater, the Red 

Hot Chilli Pipers and dozens more. Begin the 

celebration early, with Irish Fest Summer 

School, where instructors teach students to 

play fi ddle or speak Gaelic. Aug. 19-22. 

MILWAUKEE RIVER CRUISES 

205 W Highland St • 414-271-7447 

edelweissboats.com 

The city is probably best seen from aboard an 

Edelweiss cruise. These boats fl oat the river 

most nights, serving up margaritas, upscale 

dinners and, of course, great views of the 

downtown skyline. 

GO EAT 

CAFÉ TARRAGON AT FUTURE GREEN 

2352 S Kinnickinnic Ave • 414-294-4300 

futuregreen.net 

This new vegetarian café serves excellent—and 

good-for-you—salads, soups and 

sandwiches. Raw food and gluten-free items 

(including panini) are also on the menu. $$ 

MAXIE’S SOUTHERN COMFORT 

6732 W Fairview Ave • 414-292-3969 

maxies.com 

You won’t leave hungry after digging into the 

heaping plates of authentic Southern food 

served here. Try the shrimp and grits in tasso 

ham sauce. $$$ 

ROOTS RESTAURANT & CELLAR 

1818 N Hubbard St • 414-374-8480 

rootsmilwaukee.com 

This bistro sports one of the best patios in 

town, with a view of the Milwaukee skyline. 

Order the Korean barbecue brisket with 

kimchee-braised pork belly buns. $$$$ 

HINTERLAND GASTROPUB 

222 E Erie St • 414-727-9300 

hinterlandbeer.com 

This gastropub looks like a hunting lodge as 



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WISCONSIN 

designed by a contemporary artist. Every dish, 

such as the grilled quail with Maple Leaf 

Farms duck breast and velvet pioppini mushrooms, 

is meticulously executed. $$$$ 

GO PARTY 

BENNO’S BAR & GRILL 

7413 W Greenfi eld Ave, West Allis 

414-453-9094 

bennosbar.tripod.com 

If you’re looking to quench your thirst on the 

west side of town, you’re sure to fi nd a brew to 

your liking at this pub. It serves 30 draft beers, 

plus plenty more in bottles and cans. 

WHISKEY BAR 

788 N Jackson St • 414-312-8566 

whiskeybarmilwaukee.com 

This downtown bar stocks close to 70 varieties 

of whiskey, scotch and bourbon, including 

some bottles that have been aged for 30 

years. Located in Cathedral Square, its a great 

place to have a drink before or after the Thursday 

night Jazz in the Park music series. 

FALCON BOWL AND TAVERN 

803 E Clarke St • 414-264-0680 

pfanest725.org 

With bowling lanes in the basement and a 

no-frills tap upstairs, this old-school joint is 

a place both your grandpa and your hipster 

nephew would enjoy. 

WISCONSIN CHEESE BAR 

At Wisconsin Cheese Mart 

1048 N Old World Third St • 888-482-7700 

wisconsincheesemart.com 

Order an international or artisan Wisconsin 

cheese here and then have the bar’s able staff 

pair it with a beverage. Marieke’s 2-year-old 

Gouda goes well with a glass of Riesling. 


VALLEY OF THE KINGS 

SANCTUARY AND RETREAT 

62 miles southwest of Milwaukee 

W7593 Townhall Rd, Sharon • 262-736-9386 

votk.org 

A sanctuary for abused, abandoned and retired 

exotic animals, this nonprofi t requires you to 

sponsor an animal or buy a $60 membership 

to visit, but it’s for a good cause, and you’re 

allowed to get pretty close to the big cats. 

FUN FACT! 

During German Fest, so many bratwursts are 

served that, if laid end to end, they would equal 

the height of eight Empire State buildings. 

414-747-1000 


Minneapolis/St. Paul 

MINNESOTA 

— Elizabeth Kephart Reisinger 

GO SHOP 

COMMON GOOD BOOKS 

165 Western Ave N, St. Paul • 651-225-8989 

commongoodbooks.com 

With a staff that is well-read and overfl owing 

shelves featuring regional books, it’s no 

wonder locals with discriminating tastes 

adore this tiny bookshop. Don’t be surprised if 

storeowner Garrison Keillor pops in. 

WONDERMENT 

4306 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis 

612-929-2707 

wondermentshop.com 

They might be “natural” and “simple,” but the 

toys at this store are anything but boring. In 

fact, it’s diffi cult to get pint-sized customers to 

put down the puzzles, dolls, instruments and 

science kits on sale here. 

BELLA LANA 

21 Fourth St SE, Minneapolis • 612-331-3330 

bellalanaminneapolis.com 

With a name that means “beautiful wool” in 

Italian, this knitter’s paradise is stuffed with 

yarn in materials and colors that range from 

classic (merino in muted colors) to modern 

(neon cotton). 

GO SEE 

MILL CITY MUSEUM 

704 Second St S, Minneapolis • 612-341-7555 

millcitymuseum.org 

Minneapolis was once called “Mill City” after 

its bustling fl our milling industry. This museum 

in a former fl our production facility chronicles 

the state’s history while also displaying the 

work of local artists. 

MINNEAPOLIS SCULPTURE GARDEN 

Vineland Pl at Bryant Ave, Minneapolis 

612-375-7600 

garden.walkerart.org 

Often called a “crown jewel of Minnesota,” this 

picturesque outdoor art space features the 

iconic Claes Oldenburg work, “Spoonbridge 

and Cherry.” There are 42 works on permanent 

display, including pieces by Jenny Holzer, 

Henry Moore and Alexander Calder. 

MINNESOTA TWINS 

At Target Field 

550 Third Ave N, Minneapolis • 800-338-9946 

minnesotatwins.com 

Enjoy baseball in a remarkable, new open-air 

stadium. Be sure to nosh on the unique concession 

offerings, including Minnesota walleye 

and locally made Kramarczuk sausages. Home 

games are Aug. 1, 13-15, 17-22 and 31. 

GO EAT 

GRAND OLE CREAMERY 

750 Grand Ave, St. Paul • 651-293-1655 

grandolecreamery.com 

Get your ice cream here the local way: piled 

high with two scoops and a malted milk ball 

in the bottom of the cone. Classicists will 

love the homemade chocolate, while more 

adventurous eaters will delight in the cake 

batter or Black Hills gold fl avors. $ 

COSSETTA 

211 W Seventh St, St. Paul • 651-222-3476 

cossettaeventi.com 

Don’t be put off by the cafeteria serving style 

at this St. Paul favorite: The food (hand-tossed 

pizzas, traditional pastas) is top-notch. $$ 

PICCOLO 

4300 Bryant Ave S, Minneapolis 

612-827-8111 

piccolompls.com 

With room for only 36 diners, it’s no wonder 

this restaurant’s name means “small” in 

Italian. Try the salt-baked sea bream. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

BLACK FOREST INN 

1 E 26th St, Minneapolis • 612-872-0812 

blackforestinnmpls.com 

Head straight for the festive outdoor beer 

garden of this German eatery. If beer isn’t your 

thing, sip on one of the many quirky cocktails, 

including The Desperate Hausfrau (sparkling 

wine with a kick of Goldschlager). 

CC CLUB 

2600 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis 

612-874-7226 

The fl oor probably hasn’t been mopped since 

The Replacements used to hang out here, but 

this dive bar is a local institution. The drinks 

are strong, and the jukebox well-stocked. 


AMISH COUNTRY TOURS 

123 miles southwest of Minneapolis 

US 52, Harmony, MN • 507-886-2303 

amish-tours.com 

Take a peek into the traditional way of life of a 

thriving Amish community, shop for crafts and 

furniture and taste homemade sweets. 

FUN FACT! 

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5151 South Howell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53207 

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In Minneapolis’ famed Spoonbridge and 

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ILLINOIS/IOWA 

— Lee Nelson 

GO SHOP 

FREIGHT HOUSE FARMER’S MARKET 

421 W River Dr, Davenport, IA • 309-764-0062 

freighthousefarmersmarket.com 

Stocked with fruits and vegetables picked just 

hours before, this outdoor market is great 

for picnickers and those on extended stays. 

Baked goods, jellies, crafts and fl owers from 

local folks are also among the items for sale. 

GO SEE 

RIVER ROOTS LIVE MUSIC 

FESTIVAL & RIBFEST 

Second St, Davenport, IA • 563-322-1706 

riverrootslive.com 

Thousands fl ock to the Mississippi River’s 

edge for lip smackin’ ribs and great bands. 

Admission is free, but the beer and ribs will 

cost you. Enjoy blues and rock ‘n’ roll while the 

sun sets on Old Man River. Aug. 21-22. 

GO EAT 

RIVER HOUSE BAR & GRILL 

1510 River Dr, Moline, IL • 309-797-1234 

riverhouseqc.com 

Homemade potato chips with garlic dip and 

a juicy buffalo chicken sandwich keep locals 

coming back to this restaurant. The place hops 

with live music on summer weekends. $$ 

GO PARTY 

CABANA’S GRILL & BAR 

2120 Fourth Ave, Rock Island, IL 

309-786-1450 

cabanasrockisland.com 

With tropical gardens, water features and a 

half-acre beer garden and pavilion, this bar is 

paradise. Outdoor games and umbrella drinks 

add to the tropical feel. 


HENDERSON COUNTY 

66 miles southwest of Quad Cities 

hendersoncountyedc.com 

History and the great outdoors meet here: 

Abraham Lincoln and his militia marched 

through the area during the Black Hawk War of 

1832, and the Big River State Forest is home to 

the Lincoln/Sac Indian Trail. 

FUN FACT! 

On Aug. 21, Quad City residents will attempt 

to beat a Guinness Record by gathering more 

than 1,104 canoes and kayaks as one raft on 

the Mississippi River. 

Quad Cities. 

Easy to visit. Hard to leave. 

visitquadcities.com 

Montego Bay 

JAMAICA 

— Kaci Hamilton 

GO SHOP 

HARBOUR SHOPS 

DaCosta Dr, Ocho Rios • no phone 

Pop into the Harley Davidson shop to buy 

signature T-shirts, pick up some bling at 

Royal Shops and end a day of spending with 

a cocktail at Piranha Joe’s. This mall’s small 

size—about 12 stores total—is perfect for a 

crowd-free experience. 

GO SEE 

THE NEGRIL LIGHTHOUSE 

Westend Rd, Negril • 876-957-4875 

Built in 1895, this 100-foot-tall structure still 

guides ships to safety from western Jamaica. 

Go at sunset, when the jumpers at the famous 

Rick’s Café next door still have enough light for 

their 35-foot dives from the cliffs. 

GO EAT 

THE PORK PIT 

27 Gloucester Ave • 876-940-3008 

No trip to Jamaica is complete without 

sampling mouth-tingling, succulent jerk 

chicken or pork from an authentic jerk hut. On 

the “Hip Strip,” this local favorite combines 

rustic seaside ambience (plastic utensils and 

styrofoam dishes are standard) with some of 

the best jerk in Montego Bay. $ 

GO PARTY 

JOHN CROW’S TAVERN 

10 Main St, Ocho Rios • 876-874-5895 

Grab a cold drink or a bite while you catch 

a game at this street-side sports bar. The 

people-watching is almost as good as the 

buy-one-get-one-free drink specials on 

Tuesdays and the music (whether played live 

or by a DJ) on Saturdays. 


BOB MARLEY’S BIRTHPLACE TOUR 

47 miles east of Montego Bay 

Nine Mile, St. Ann • 305-665-5379 

Take a trip to the hills of St. Ann to pay your 

respects to Jamaica’s most famous musical 

son. This is where the king of reggae was born 

(his birth name was “Nesta”) and later laid 

to rest. 

FUN FACT! 

Jamaica’s national bird is the indigenous 

streamer-tailed hummingbird. It is also called 

the “doctor bird” because its long black tail 

resembles an old-time doctor’s coat. 

IOWA Quad Cities 

ILLINOIS 

Nassau 

BAHAMAS 

— Michelle Petty 

GO SHOP 

THE WELCOME CENTRE 

At Festival Place • Bay Street, Prince George 

Wharf • 242-323-3182 

Visitors in search of one-of-a-kind souvenirs 

will love this market, which features native 

foods and colorful crafts. You can even shake 

cowbells or beat a goatskin drum with the 

traditional rake ’n’ scrape band. 

GO SEE 

MARINE HABITAT 

At Atlantis Paradise Island • 242-363-2000 

atlantis.com 

A colorful parade of undersea creatures—including 

purple seahorses, green eels and 

glowing jellyfi sh—swims through the creatively 

designed lagoons here. The stout-of-heart 

can ride the slide through the shark tank. 

GO EAT 

MAJESTIC LADY DINNER CRUISE 

Hillside Manor on Cumberland St 

242-322-2606 

majesticholidays.com 

Try dinner aboard this “fl oating” restaurant, 

which makes simple Bahamian peas n’ rice into 

haute cuisine. The third deck offers a stunning 

view of Nassau’s harbor, where pulsating Caribbean 

music drifts over the water. $$$$ 

GO PARTY 

22 ABOVE 

At Wyndham Nassau Resort 

West Bay St at Cable Beach • 242-327-6200 

wyndham.com 

Whether you prefer it shaken or stirred, you’ll 

love the white-chocolate martini at this chic 

lounge. Boogie away the weekday worries to a 

live band on Friday and Saturday nights. 


ROBINSON CRUSOE/SANDY TOES 

DAY TRIP 

5 miles east of Nassau • Paradise Island Ferry 

Terminal • 242-322-2606 

majesticholidays.com 

On wild Rose Island, you can relax in a hammock, 

snorkel over coral reefs or enjoy the 

beach without a ton of other vacationers in 

your way. A lunch buffet is included. 

FUN FACT! 

4 Microbreweries 

14 Disc Golf Courses 

16 Golf Courses 

qcairport.com 

Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Too was 

fi lmed on the Bahamian island of Eleuthera. 

29 Museums & Attractions 

45 Festivals 

73 Miles of Bike Trails 

Nonstop service from Atlanta 

and Orlando on AirTran Airways, 

plus connections from 30+ cities! 


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New Orleans 

LOUISIANA 

GO SHOP 

AIDAN GILL FOR MEN 

2026 Magazine St • 504-587-9090 

aidengillformen.com 

Climb into an old-fashioned barber’s chair for a 

traditional shave—complete with three applications 

of lather and a hot towel—in this retro 

men’s parlor. Afterward, you can purchase a 

custom necktie or handmade shaving gear. 

CREOLE DELICACIES 

533 St. Ann St • 504-523-6425 

cookincajun.com 

This family-owned store stocks Creole and 

Cajun cooking supplies ranging from barbecue 

shrimp seasoning to Mardi Gras dip mix. Don’t 

miss the Famous Creamy Pralines. 

RHINO CONTEMPORARY CRAFTS CO. 

In the Shops at Canal Place 

333 Canal St • 504-523-7945 

rhinocrafts.com 

The store name stands for Right Here In New 

Orleans, which is appropriate since this boutique 

sells works by New Orleans artists, who 

often conduct on-site demonstrations. 

GO SEE 

THE NEW ORLEANS VAMPIRE TOUR 

Jackson Square • 504-861-2727 

neworleansghosttour.com 

Spend a ghoulish evening exploring the dark 

side of the French Quarter, including a visit to 

a former vampire tavern. (You might want to 

skip the Bloody Mary.) 

LOUISIANA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 

420 Julia St • 504-523-1357 

lcm.org 

Produce a news broadcast from a working 

studio or pilot a tugboat along the Mississippi 

River in a 30,000-square-foot playground that 

entertains and educates young and old alike. 

FRENCH QUARTER CARRIAGE RIDE 

Jackson Sq • 504-943-8820 

neworleanscarriages.com 

There’s no better way to explore the Quarter 

than from the comfort of an old-fashioned 

mule-driven carriage. A knowledgeable guide 

highlights the Quarter’s little-known landmarks 

while providing a local history primer. 

GO EAT 

THEO’S NEIGHBORHOOD PIZZA 

4218 Magazine St • 504-894-8554 

theospizza.com 

In the heart of the Magazine Street shopping 

let your love affair 

with new orleans 

begin today 


— Richard Meeks — Jacqueline Detwiler 

district, this homey pizzeria bakes pies (like 

The Eccentric, with chicken, jalapeños, yellow 

squash and spinach) in a stone oven. $$$ 

YE OLDE COLLEGE INN 

RESTAURANT & BAR 

3000 S Carrollton Ave • 504-866-3683 

collegeinn1933.com 

Open since 1933, this popular restaurant was 

originally a barbecue stand. These days, the 

newly renovated eatery specializes in classic 

New Orleans fare, such as fried green tomatoand-shrimp 

po’boys. $$$ 

THE GRILL ROOM 

At the Windsor Court Hotel 

300 Gravier St • 504-522-1992 

windsorcourthotel.com 

Chef Drew Dzejak’s establishment offers diners 

four menu themes—Southern, Unadulterated, 

Steakhouse and Indulge. Diners who are ready 

to let loose should try the New York strip with 

foie gras butter—a favorite from the Indulge 

menu. $$$$$ 

GO PARTY 

THE CATS MEOW 

701 Bourbon St • 504-523-2788 

catskaraoke.com 

Looking for a place to unleash your inner 

musician? Head to the “world’s best karaoke 

bar,” grab the mic and entertain an alwaysreceptive 

French Quarter crowd. 

WHITNEY WHITE LINEN NIGHT 

300-600 Julia St • 504-528-3805 

Channel your favorite Great Gatsby character 

for this sultry evening event, when the 

galleries of the Warehouse District open their 

doors for a street party featuring Big Easy 

cuisine, live entertainment and cool drinks. 

Aug. 7. 


AVERY ISLAND 

124 miles west of New Orleans 

tabasco.com 

Tabasco Hot Sauce, a staple in every New 

Orleans kitchen, traces its roots to a tiny island 

in the swamps of southern Louisiana. The 

place is also a sanctuary for egrets and boasts 

botanical gardens and jungles. 

FUN FACT! 

New Orleans’ public bus system has a 

route designated “Cemeteries,” named 

because it culminates at the intersection of 

three cemeteries. 

1-866-259-9484 

New York 

NEW YORK 

GO SHOP 

HOOTI COUTURE 

321 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn • 718-857-1977 

hooticouture.com 

With the possible exception of Hollywood, 

there is no better place to shop for vintage 

fashion than New York City. The cashmere cardigans, 

party dresses and cocktail rings sold 

here are always chic and wearable. 

BROOKLYN INDUSTRIES 

162 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn • 718-486-6464 

brooklynindustries.com 

Stop by the original location of this clothing 

retailer for T-shirts, jackets and skinny jeans. 

Cropped coats and signature Brooklyn hoodies 

are popular. 

ABC CARPET AND HOME 

888 Broadway • 212-473-3000 

abchome.com 

Six fl oors of furniture, upholstery and vintage 

knickknacks make this home store’s fl agship 

location well worth visiting. Recent fi nds 

include chandeliers covered with vines. 

MUJI 

455 Broadway • 212-334-2002 

muji.us 

Streamline your home with the Spartan furniture 

and housewares sold at this Japanese 

store. It also stocks innovative kitchen supplies 

like silicon ice globe makers, so you can 

serve cocktails with giant ice balls in them. 

CHINATOWN 

Canal Street • no phone 

nychinatown.org 

The shops lining the thoroughfare that leads 

to the Manhattan Bridge are legendary for carrying 

inexpensive shoes and realistic knock-off 

purses. Printed scarves go for just $5. 

GO SEE 

GOVERNORS ISLAND 

Ferries leave from Battery Maritime Building 

in Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 

6 in Brooklyn 

govisland.com 

This 172-acre summer playground in New York 

Harbor offers $20 all-day bike rentals, an outpost 

of Water Taxi Beach that serves hot dogs 

and kielbasa, and hosts concerts from artists 

such as Grizzly Bear (Aug. 12). 

DRUMMER’S GROVE 

In Prospect Park • no phone 

prospectpark.org 

Every Sunday from April to October, residents 

summer rates from 

$ 160

of the West Indian neighborhoods on the east 

side of Prospect Park commune in this grove 

to dance and play drums. It’s one of the few 

places on earth where you’ll see Haitians, 

hipsters and Hasidic Jews getting down to the 

same rhythm. 

HOUSING WORKS BOOKSTORE CAFE 

126 Crosby St • 212-334-3324 

No matter how smart you are, you’ll feel 

smarter the minute you set foot in this bookstore. 

It hosts such erudite (and fun) events as 

adult spelling bees, story slams (in which prose 

writers compete in front of judges), intelligent 

comedy shows and literary pub crawls. 

STATEN ISLAND FERRY 

Leaves from Battery Park • no phone 

siferry.com 

If you want to take a romantic boat ride past 

Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, you can 

pay to ride on one of the pleasure cruisers 

that dot the waters south of Manhattan (see 

Classic Harbor Line Cruises below), or you can 

take this free 24-hour ferry, which will drop 

you off on picturesque Staten Island. 

CENTRAL PARK SUMMERSTAGE 

Central Park and other venues • no phone 

summerstage.org 

For this summer series’ 25th anniversary, acts 

have escaped the confi nes of Central Park and 

reached the outer boroughs as well. Public 

Enemy (Aug. 15; Central Park) and James 

Moody (Aug. 29; Tompkins Square Park) 

promise to be good shows. 

CLASSIC HARBOR LINE CRUISES 

Leaves from Chelsea Piers, Pier 62 

212-627-1875 

sail-nyc.com 

Skip the colossal cruiseliners and take a ride 

on an agile, intimate yacht. Themed rides 

include wine or a sushi and sake tasting, and 

the boats can reach waters that the massive 

boats don’t often broach. 

GO EAT 

THINK COFFEE 

248 Mercer St • phone 

This East Village coffee shop has good vibes, 

better coffee and an unbeatable peanut butter, 

banana, honey and cinnamon sandwich—but 

you’ll have to get there bright and early to fi nd 

a seat among NYC’s many literary hopefuls. $ 

TAMBA INDIAN GRILL & BAR 

103 Lexington Ave • 212-481-9100 

tambagrillandbar.com 

Step away from the tandoori chicken: This 

family-owned, authentic Indian restaurant is 

the perfect place to try dishes you’ve never 

heard of, such as lasani gobhi (caulifl ower 

with a tomato and garlic crust). $$ 

TERROIR TRIBECA 

24 Harrison St • 212-625-9463 

wineisterroir.com 

After two years of trying to squeeze 

themselves into the 24-seat East Village 

Terroir, New Yorkers are swarming to the 

newer, larger version, which serves the same 

tasty wines, fried sage leaves with sausage 

and country pork terrine as the original, just 

with more elbow room. $$$ 

LE PESCADEUX 

90 Thompson St • 212-966-0021 

lepescadeux.com 

Refl ecting the owner’s Québécois upbringing, 

this tiny, seafood-centric restaurant features 

fresh fi sh, heavy sauces and excellent wine. 

Don’t miss the roasted calamari in Portuguese 

piri-piri sauce. $$$ 

CHADO 

4 E 36th Street • 212-532-2210 

chadonyc.com 

The décor at this monochromatic sushi bar is 

pretty spare—but it encourages diners to focus 

on the delicate, bite-sized creations, such 

as fresh tuna and avocado sauce over aged 

tofu, turned out by Chef Mike Lim. $$$$ 

BEPPE 

45 E 22nd St • 212-982-8422 

beppenyc.com 

This welcoming restaurant transports you to a 

farmhouse in Tuscany (complete with a woodburning 

fi replace) that’s ideal for enjoying the 

rustic dishes of Italy’s northern region. Menu 

highlights include handmade pork sausage 

made with an impressive 32 spices. $$$$ 

GO PARTY 

THE AINSWORTH 

122 W 26th St • 212-741-0646 

ainsworthnyc.com 

Like the offspring of a swanky steakhouse and 

a sports bar, this rustic happy hour destination 

offers everything from oysters and bottle 

service to beers and a game. It also attracts 

more single men in suits than there are on all 

of Wall Street (these days). 

THE PARK 

118 10th Ave • 212-352-3313 

theparknyc.com 

Once you join the melee on the staircases of 

this Chelsea lounge, you may fear you’ll be lost 

forever. Pass the atrium and the Christmaslight-festooned 

garden, and eventually you’ll 

reach the perfect Manhattan drinking spot: an 

open-air rooftop “penthouse” topped with a 

trellis and strung with lanterns. 

TANDEM BAR 

236 Troutman St, Brooklyn • 718-386-2369 

tandembar.net 

Hidden in a rowhouse in residential Bushwick, 

this neighborhood bar and restaurant has a 

mosaic-tiled front room for drinking, a sexy 

hidden room for talking and a trippy back 

room with a disco ball, DJs and dance parties. 

TONIC EAST 

411 Third Ave • 212-683-7090 

toniceast.com 

People joke about the weekend crowd here 

ordering a lot of “Jagah bombs”—but what 

this bar lacks in sophistication, it makes up 

for in drink specials and coverage of both 

popular (FIFA World Cup) and obscure (rugby) 

sporting events. 

BOHEMIAN HALL & BEER GARDEN 

29-19 24th Ave, Queens • 718-274-4925 

bohemianhall.com 

It’s practically sacrilege to visit the borough 

of Queens in the summer and not have a mug 

of Pilsner Urquell at this Czech beer garden. 

Regular open mics and live music events keep 

the sprawling space packed. 

HIGHLINE BALLROOM 

431 W 16th St • 212-414-5994 

highlineballroom.com 

This intimate, often standing-room-only music 

venue doesn’t discriminate: It featured Lady 

Gaga before she got big, the B-52s long after 

they stopped being big and LCD Soundsystem 

two days after they gave a big concert 

in Brooklyn. 


URBAN ESCAPES NYC 

Leaves from 43rd St between Eighth and 

Ninth avenues 

urbanescapesnyc.com 

This outfi tter helps Manhattanites 

decompress with hiking, kayaking, tubing 

and even shooting trips to the wilderness that 

surrounds the city. Many of the mini-vacations 

end with a wine or beer tasting. 

FUN FACT! 

In 1945, it cost $5 a night to stay in the 

Waldorf Astoria in New York. Today, the lowest 

rate is $299. 


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VIRGINIA 

GO SHOP 

MODERNLUX 

47 E Queens Way, Hampton • 757-434-2215 

You never know what you might fi nd at this 

kitschy vintage shop in downtown Hampton. It 

stocks an assortment of vintage clothes, home 

décor items from the 1950s, older antique 

furniture and modern art. 

CREAM 

1447 Merchant Ln, Hampton • 757-864-0511 

shopcream.com 

Shoppers visit this hip boutique to look for 

top-of-the-line shoes, G-Shock watches and 

men’s and women’s streetwear by brands like 

Rock and Republic and Crooks and Castles. 

CLOSET ENVY 

409 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg 

757-220-0456 

shopclosetenvy.com 

Women of all ages can fi nd something to 

take home from this sophisticated clothing 

boutique. Club-appropriate J Brand jeans, 

and perfect-for-work Diane von Furstenberg 

dresses fi ll the colorful racks. 

GO SEE 

DINOSAURS & MORE! 

At Virginia Living Museum 

524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News 

757-595-1900 

thevlm.org 

Travel to the Ice Age and beyond to discover 

how dinosaurs lived, and meet the mammals 

who replaced them on top of the food chain. The 

robotic animals walk, feed and roar as they did 

eons ago. Saber-toothed cats hunting a giant 

ground sloth are a highlight. Through Sept. 6. 

EAST COAST SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS 

Second St to Ninth St, Virginia Beach 

757-456-1535 

surfecsc.com 

Each year, the country’s top surfers fl ock to 

Virginia Beach for North America’s oldest 

surfi ng competition. Stake out a piece of sand 

and enjoy live music, skateboard and BMX 

contests, boardwalk food and, of course, 

plenty of fun surfi ng lingo. Aug. 25-29. 

HISTORIC HILTON VILLAGE 

Main St and Warwick Blvd, Newport News 

shophiltonvillage.com 

More than 500 English cottage-style homes 

built between 1918 and 1920 make up this 

historic community, which is said to have been 

the government’s fi rst stab at urban planning. 

Today, Hilton Village remains a desirable 


— Jessica Carlson — Lisa Roberts 

neighborhood to visit, with stores, restaurants 

and a popular theater playhouse. 

GO EAT 

THE CHEESE SHOP 

410 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg 

757-220-0298 

cheeseshopwilliamsburg.com 

Frequented by students from the College of 

William and Mary, this gourmet food and wine 

store serves sandwiches pre-wrapped for a 

picnic on the campus green. $ 

TERRA COFFEE & WINE BAR 

1430 High St, Williamsburg • 757-645-5041 

terracoffeewine.com 

This up-and-coming, artsy wine and coffee bar 

offers Illy espresso, excellent wine and “nibbly 

things,” such as cheese-stuffed peppers. $$ 

BRENT’S 

9 E Queensway, Hampton • 757-722-1185 

brentsfi nefood.com 

This American restaurant has quickly become 

a standby for lunch and Sunday brunch. Order 

the grilled pineapple and brie sandwich. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

FRIDAYS AT THE FOUNTAIN 

701 Town Center Dr, Newport News 

757-873-2020 

citycenteroysterpoint.com 

Every summer Friday, locals gather at a fountain 

in the city center to celebrate the end of the 

work week. Cold drinks and live bands keep 

people dancing well into the night. 

THE PUB 

4200 Kilgore Ave, Hampton • 757-838-2748 

thebritishpubs.com 

Consult the beverage bible to pick your British 

poison. (We’re not talking bangers and mash 

here.) The Pub has dozens of draught beers on 

tap, including bitters, IPAs and Irish stouts. 


LITTLE ISLAND PARK 

60 miles southeast of Newport News 

vbgov.com 

Surfers and sunbathers make the trek to this 

remote stretch of sand to avoid the bustling 

Virginia Beach boardwalk. You can sometimes 

spot dolphins from your beach chair. 

FUN FACT! 

Shirley Plantation in nearby Charles City was 

the fi rst plantation in Virginia. 

12330 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA 23602 

Orlando 

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GO SHOP 

CREATIVE SPIRIT ART GALLERY 

820A Lake Baldwin Ln • 407-898-8343 

creativespiritartgallery.com 

The local artists who display their work at 

this gallery are in a league of their own—the 

Artists’ League of Orange County. Visit to 

see Studio Six, a presentation of works from 

students of the Maitland Art Center. 

WRITE IN STYLE 

In Altamonte Mall • 451 E Altamonte Dr, 

Altamonte Springs • 407-831-4200 

writeinstyle.net 

At this independent stationery shop, peruse 

everything from off-the-shelf save-the-date 

cards to customizable invitations. 

GINGER 

444 W New England Ave, Winter Park 

407-599-0014 

gingerstyle.com 

A fresh addition to the Winter Park boutique 

scene, this shop peddles classy clothes from 

Patricia Green, Small Town Denim and Liquid. 

The store is also green: It has bamboo fl ooring 

and totes made from recycled sails. 

IF WALLS COULD TALK 

101 W First St, Sanford • 407-268-3741 

iwctframing.com 

Co-owner Karen Casey can help you fi nd the 

picture-perfect frame to fi t your personal style 

as well as art, a photo or a needlepoint piece. 

RIVERHOUSE POTTERY 

AND ART GALLERY 

118 S Palmetto Ave, Sanford • 407-323-9272 

riverhousepottery.blogspot.com 

This charming shop is crammed with whimsical 

pottery, stained glass, gargantuan paintings 

and handcrafted jewelry. It also offers arts and 

crafts classes for adults and kids. 

GO SEE 

BREVARD ZOO 

8225 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne 

321-254-9453 

brevardzoo.org 

Beat the heat by visiting the zoo for free on 

Saturday evenings in August. You can get a 

good look at animals until 9pm, and even 

paddle a kayak in restored wetlands. 

CRACKER CREEK PIRATE CRUISE 

1795 Taylor Rd, Port Orange • 386-304-0778 

oldfl oridapioneer.com 

A merry band of pirates attacks Cracker 

Creek’s tour boat looking for Spruce Creek trea- 

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Coliseum Central in Hampton. 

Non-stop shopping & dining. 

The Peninsula’s premier shopping destination – 

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sure during weekend rides. Don’t worry: They 

haven’t made anyone walk the plank—yet. 

THE REPEATLES WITH DWIGHT 

ICENHOWER AS ELVIS 

At Bok Tower Gardens 

1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales • 863-676-1408 

boktowergardens.org 

Enjoy dinner and a stroll down memory lane as 

the Repeatles and Dwight Icenhower entertain 

with 1950s and ’60s tunes. Ask about Bok 

member discounts. Aug. 21 and 22. 

STAR WARS CELEBRATION V 

At Orange County Convention Center 

9800 International Dr, Orlando • 888-334-8719 

starwarscelebration.com 

Dust off that old lightsaber and commemorate 

the 30th anniversary of Star Wars: The Empire 

Strikes Back. This event features cast members, 

costumes and memorabilia. Aug. 12-15. 

INDIAN RIVER LAGOON PARK 

700 Sandpiper Ave, New Smyrna Beach 

386-428-4828 

cityofnsb.com 

The 200-acre park shows off the natural 

habitats found along the Indian River Lagoon. 

Enjoy a nature trail, picnic at the pavilion or 

launch a canoe from one of two docks. 

THE WIZARDING WORLD 

OF HARRY POTTER 

At Universal Studios Florida • 407-363-8000 

universalorlando.com/harrypotter 

Be one of the fi rst to experience Universal’s 

new Hogsmeade village, which opened June 

18. In addition to themed shopping and dining, 

there are three rides, including the Dragon 

Challenge (two intertwining rollercoasters). 

GO EAT 

UNCLE HENRY’S COUNTRY KITCHEN 

1341 Howell Branch Rd, Winter Park 

407-645-0065 

The traditional breakfast here is authentic 

country, right down to the steak and eggs and 

grits. If the coffee doesn’t wake you up, the 

lime-green awnings will. $ 

WINDSOR ROSE TEA 

ROOM AND RESTAURANT 

142 W Fourth Ave • 352-735-2551 

windsorrose-tearoom.com 

At this eatery, you can enjoy traditional high 

tea served on fi ne china, or choose a dish 

from the English-style offerings. If pot roast 

and Yorkshire pudding are on the chalkboard 

as daily specials, don’t bother opening the 

menu. $$ 


TU CASA RESTAURANT 

9251 S Orange Blossom Tr • 407-856-3997 

There’s little wonder why this restaurant 

is standing room only at lunchtime—the 

Dominican cuisine is top-notch. Try the crispy, 

garlicky roasted chicken. $$ 

LA HACIENDA 

At Mission Inn Resort & Club • 10400 Country 

Rd 48, Howie-in-the-Hills • 352-324-2024 

missioninnresort.com 

Start your Sunday with the leisurely 

champagne brunch at this historic resort. It 

includes fruits, eggs, waffl es and fresh-baked 

breads, as well as complimentary champagne 

or mimosas. $$$ 

NORVILLE BARNES 

112 N Woodland Blvd, DeLand • 386-740-9060 

norvillebarnes.com 

This restaurant’s American fare is made from 

scratch—down to the pasta. Whether you 

choose linguine in garlic-cream sauce or 

Cajun steak salad, consider a microbrewed 

accompaniment, such as the Holy Mackerel 

Golden Ale. $$$ 

NORWOOD’S RESTAURANT 

& WINE SHOP 

400 Second Ave, New Smyrna Beach 

386-428-4621 

norwoods.com 

This Atlantic Coast fi xture is well known for 

serving prime aged beef and fresh seafood. 

Create your own surf and turf combo, and 

toast your fancy meal with a vintage from the 

expansive cellar. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

AUSTINS COFFEE 

929 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park 

407-975-3364 

austinscoffee.com 

Good cocktails and great coffee—with a bit 

of counter-culture thrown in—are the draws at 

this nightspot. Come for discussions of art 

and fi lm over drinks; stay for live bands and 

poetry readings. 

BULLITT BAR 

33 E Pine St • 407-841-1068 

You know a night is going to end with a good 

story when there are bullet holes in the bar. 

They may not be real, in this case, but the feel 

is still very James Dean meets American Graffi ti. 

DOWNTOWN POURHOUSE 

20 S Orange Ave • 407-425-7687 

downtownpourhouse.com 

Business folks and late-night partiers are 

attracted by drinks, DJs and musicians at this 

intimate space. There’s a roomy wooden bar 

and tables outside for smokers. 

THE HUMOR MILL 

At Hollywood Bistro • 158 Tuskawilla Rd, 

Winter Springs • 407-414-0559 

thehumormill.webs.com 

Friday nights at this comedy house feature 

two shows of local improv, with area jokesters 

churning out laughs for all ages. Hollywood 

Bistro offers a movie-themed menu to sample 

during the show. 

KATE O’BRIENS IRISH PUB 

120 International Pkwy, Ste 188, Lake Mary 

407-829-2121 

kateobrienspub.com 

As much as locals miss the downtown location 

of Kate’s, its new location is even better. 

The décor has been kicked up a notch to 

comfortably clubby, and it still serves popular 

brews and traditional bar food. 

PINE STREET LIVE 

66 E Pine St • 407-872-1906 

pinestreetlive.com 

In the space that AKA Lounge occupied not too 

long ago, this music venue boasts two stages 

and two bars. Live bands usually play rock or 

unplugged sets. 


BOK TOWER GARDENS 

53 miles southwest of Orlando 


boktowergardens.org 

This cool respite, designed by Frederick Law 

Olmsted Jr., consists of azaleas and oaks in a 

beautiful hilltop garden. Twice daily, you can 

sit on a bench in the shade and admire the 

neo-Gothic/Art Deco tower while the carillon 

gives a concert. 

MARJORIE KINNAN RAWLINGS 

HISTORIC STATE PARK 

111 miles northwest of Orlando • 18700 S 

County Rd 325, Cross Creek • 352-466-3672 

fl oridastateparks.org/marjoriekinnanrawlings 

Fans of Rawlings’ novels (Cross Creek, The 

Yearling) are likely to fi nd a visit to the 

author’s home particularly moving. Her 

typewriter sits on a plain wooden table, 

and two hiking trails lead visitors into the 

wilderness she loved. 

FUN FACT! 

Since its creation in 1935, Florida’s state park 

system has grown from four to 160 parks.

There is always something to do in Gainesville 

 

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Pensacola 

FLORIDA 

GO SHOP 

PALAFOX MARKET 

At Martin Luther King Plaza 

N Palafox Street • 850-434-5371 

palafoxmarket.com 

Sample produce, baked goods and cheese 

straight from the sources at this Saturday 

outdoor market. You can also purchase art, 

fl owers and antiques under the shady oaks. 

GO SEE 

PENSACOLA TROLLEY TOURS 

1401 E Gregory St • 850-941-4363 

pensacolatrolleytours.com 

On a tour of the city in a replica of an 1880s-era 

streetcar, you’ll hear stories of Florida’s role in 

the Civil War, Andrew Jackson’s defeat of Spain 

and Geronimo’s imprisonment at Ft. Pickens. 

GO EAT 

THE FISH HOUSE 

600 S Barracks St • 850-470-0003 

goodgrits.com 

Indulge in Grits à Ya Ya (the restaurant’s signature 

dish) or fresh-off-the-dock seafood at 

Pensacola’s largest waterfront dining location. 

More than 300 wines and a 3,500-squarefoot 

deck with live music make this a popular 

destination. $$ 

GO PARTY 

BANDS ON THE BEACH 

At Gulfside Pavilion • 2 Casino Beach 

Boardwalk, Pensacola Beach • 850-932-2257 

Scheduled sounds at this Tuesday night 

concert series range from blues to classic rock. 

Sip Pensacola’s iconic cocktail (the coconutfl 

avored Bushwacker) while watching. 


BAYTOWNE WHARF 

57 miles east of Pensacola • At Sandestin Golf 

and Beach Resort • 9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy, 

Destin • 866-931-3678 

sandestin.com 

At this beachfront fun zone, you can zipline at 

Baytowne Adventure Zone, go on a shopping 

spree at Aloha Surf Company and watch your 

oysters get shucked at Acme Oyster House. 

FUN FACT! 

Popularly known as the “Great Carrier Reef,” 

the USS Oriskany was sunk off the Pensacola 

coast in 2006 and is now the largest artifi cial 

reef in the world. 


Philadelphia 

PENNSYLVANIA 

— Debbie Williams — Pam George 

GO SHOP 

GARCES TRADING COMPANY 

1111 Locust St • 215-574-1099 

garcestradingcompany.com 

Iron Chef Jose Garces’s sixth venture, a market 

and café, includes a fl ower shop, bakery and 

wine boutique. Private-label items include 

coffees, oils and vinegars. 

J. KARMA 

62 N Third St • 215-627-9625 

jkarmaboutique.com 

Jeanne O’Karma, former manager of Ethnics on 

South Street, has opened her own spot in Old 

City and added a stock of women’s accessories—shoes, 

boots and handbags—to the jewelry 

line that was so popular at her last store. 

MARGOT & CAMILLE OPTIQUE 

142 N Second St • 215-923-0508 

margotcamille.com 

When you want to see the world through 

rose-colored glasses, visit this shop. Stylish, 

high-end frames from European companies 

will make you want to stash your contacts. 

MILKCRATE CAFE 

400 E Girard Ave • 267-909-8348 

milkcratecafe.com 

Owner Adam Porter (aka DJ Botany 500) lets 

visitors sip coffee while perusing the records 

at this Fishtown shop. 

PRESSED55 GALLERY 

1050 N Hancock St • 610-293-6836 

pressed55.com 

The artisans who work here keep the old 

letterpress technique alive with equipment 

from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. 

The gallery sells unique cards and prints. 

GO SEE 

CLEOPATRA: THE HUNT FOR 

THE LAST QUEEN OF EGYPT 

At The Franklin Institute 

222 N 20th St • 215-448-1200 

fi .edu 

This exhibit features more than 150 artifacts 

from the world of Cleopatra, and takes visitors 

along on the search for the tomb of one of 

history’s most alluring women. 

BETSY ROSS HOUSE 

239 Arch St • 215-686-1252 

betsyrosshouse.org 

Whether or not Betsy sewed the fi rst American 

fl ag, she certainly led an interesting life: married 

three times, had seven children and lived to be 

84. Learn more at her one-time residence. 

CONCERTS IN THE PARK 

At Rittenhouse Square 

18th and Walnut sts • 215-563-7400 

philadelphiaweekly.com 

On Wednesday evenings in August, visit the 

square and groove to big-name acts such as 

Dr. Dog or Man Man and the Cobbs, as well as 

smaller local bands. The summer concert series 

is sponsored by alt paper Philadelphia Weekly, 

so check its website for an updated lineup. 

SCHUYLKILL CENTER FOR 

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION 

8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd • 215-482-7300 

schuylkillcenter.org 

At this nature center, you can play with 

butterfl ies, view art in the gallery and explore 

three miles of hiking trails that traverse more 

than 340 acres of woods, streams and fi elds. 

GO EAT 

500 DEGREES 

1504 Sansom St • 215-568-5000 

A line formed when this burger, fry and shake 

joint opened in March that has scarcely 

dissipated in the intervening months. It’s no 

wonder: Owned by Rouge’s Rob Wasserman, 

the restaurant serves top-notch burgers and 

fries that come plain, spicy or with truffl e oil. $ 

DELICATESSEN 

703 Chestnut St • 215-923-4560 

delicatessenphilly.com 

This “modern” Jewish deli is home to both the 

old—house-smoked pastrami, chicken matzoh 

ball soup—and the new, including a “Jubano,” 

pressed pastrami on challah. $$ 

MARU GLOBAL TAKOYAKI 

255 S 10th St • 267-273-0567 

maruphilly.com 

Tuck into the bite-size crêpe balls served 

here, and you might fi nd octopus, shrimp, 

chicken, Philly cheesesteak or barbecued 

beef. $$ 

AMIS TRATTORIA 

412 S 13th St • 215-732-2647 

amisphilly.com 

The latest restaurant from Marc Vetri, owner 

of Osteria and Vetri, was inspired by Italian 

trattorias. It offers a stellar salumi plate and 

seafood fritto misto with zucchini chips. $$$ 

JONES 

700 Chestnut St • 215-223-5663 

jones-restaurant.com 

Meatloaf and fi ne dining might not go together 

everywhere, but they work here, where dishes 

as down-home as chicken and waffl es meet

a retro sleek atmosphere designed by Philly 

restaurateur Stephen Starr. $$$$ 

GO PARTY 

JOLLY’S DUELING PIANO BAR 

2006 Chestnut St • 267-687-1161 

jollyspianobar.com 

A Depression-era concept gets a 21st-century 

twist at this Rittenhouse Square spot. It’s loud 

and fun, and can get funky, especially when 

karaoke meets piano. 

NEW WAVE CAFÉ 

784 S Third St • 215-922-8484 

Founded by Center City natives in 1985, this 

café helped spark the gastropub craze now 

sweeping the nation. Happy hour (4pm to 

6pm) features $1 off food and drinks. 

SOUTH PHILLY BAR & GRILL 

1235 E Passyunk Ave • 215-334-3300 

southphillybar.com 

This bar takes its hometown roots seriously. 

It’s populated by locals, and offers hot dog and 

beer specials during Phillies games. Not a fan 

of the local sports teams? Keep it to yourself. 

KITE & KEY TAVERN 

1836 Callowhill St • 215-568-1818 

thekiteandkey.com 

Pretty Things. Victory. Sly Fox. These aren’t 

movie titles. They’re breweries that supply the 

beers on tap at Kite & Key, which offers $1-off 

drafts during weeknight happy hours. 

SMITHS 

39-41 S 19th St • 267-546-2669 

smiths-restaurant.com 

This spot is sports central. You can catch an 

NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL game on one of 10 TVs, 

and on the rare sport-free nights, you can even 

start your own competition on Nintendo Wii. 


CAPE MAY, NJ 

98 miles south of Philadelphia 

capemay.com 

Studded with “painted ladies”—Victorian 

homes in pastel colors—and dripping with 

19th-century charm, this beach town offers 

history tours, shopping and dining. 

FUN FACT! 

Christ Church’s burial ground in Philadelphia 

is the resting place for fi ve Declaration of 

Independence signers: Benjamin Franklin, 

Joseph Hewes, Francis Hopkinson, George 

Ross and Dr. Benjamin Rush. 

Phoenix 

ARIZONA 

— Karen Werner 

GO SHOP 

URBAN GROCERY AND WINE BAR 

14 E Pierce St • 602-254-1799 

phoenixpublicmarket.com 

Phoenix’s public market supports the local 

community and offers an authentic taste of 

Arizona by selling products from local vendors. 

It holds an outpost of Royal Coffee Bar, as well 

as a wine bar that serves Arizona vintages, so 

you can sip after you shop. 

MILANO MUSIC CENTER 

38 W Main St, Mesa • 480-834-6581 

milanomusic.com 

Whether you’re looking for an English 

horn or an electric guitar, the self-proclaimed 

largest music store in Arizona either has 

it or can order it for you. The staff can 

explain how to pick music, fi nd lessons and 

secure insurance. 

CONSPIRE 

901 N Fifth St • 602-237-5446 

conspirephoenix.com 

This arts cooperative offers a funky 

assortment of fashions, arts, crafts and 

books from more than two dozen local 

artisans. Pick up a vegan cupcake from 

the in-store coffee shop to nosh on while 

you browse. 

GO SEE 

OH POOL BAR + CABANAS 

At Hotel Valley Ho 

6850 E Main St, Scottsdale • 480-248-2000 

hotelvalleyho.com 

This retro resort pool—designed to look like a 

martini glass—was among 15 others around 

the world to make a list of the “World’s Coolest 

Pools” as ranked by Travel + Leisure. 

ARIZONA POPULAR CULTURE MUSEUM 

5415 E High St • 602-404-0810 

azpopculturemuseum.com 

This museum strives to preserve cultural icons 

for future generations to understand. Take 

a trip down memory lane by looking at more 

than 10,000 comic books, Barbie dolls, movie 

posters and DVDs. 

TRUE REST FLOAT CENTER 

15033 N Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale 

480-389-0853 

truerest.com 

Chill out your mind and body with an hourlong 

fl otation session—the ideal antidote 

to Arizona’s August heat. Slide into a pod of 

water and epsom salts, then relax while lights, 

music and water massage all fi ve senses. 

GO EAT 

SWEET REPUBLIC 

9160 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale • 480-248-6979 

sweetrepublic.com 

Helen Yung and Jan Wichayanuparp’s gourmet 

ice cream shop serves a delicious salted butter 

caramel swirl fl avor and basil lime sorbet. $ 

THAT’S AMORE 

7605 E Pinnacle Peak Rd, Scottsdale 

480-419-6280 

thatsamoregelato.com 

Sisters Cristina and Paola Marrazzo emigrated 

from Italy to Arizona, bringing along their 

incredible gelato. It will be love at fi rst taste 

when you try favorites like chocolate chili 

pepper and tiramisu. $ 

SABOR CUBANO RESTAURANT 

2030 W Camelback Rd • 602-841-2822 

saborcubanorest.com 

Husband-and-wife duo Eduardo Carralero and 

Nancy Socarras dish up food from their native 

Cuba in this small, friendly restaurant. Try the 

camarones a la criolla (shrimp stew). $$ 

GO PARTY 

THE WRIGLEY MANSION 

2501 E Telewa Tr • 602-955-4079 

wrigleymansionclub.com 

Built by chewing gum magnate William 

Wrigley Jr., this mansion is now a restaurant 

with sweeping views. Perch on the patio for a 

cocktail and, on Sundays, live music. 

DAVE’S ELECTRIC BREWPUB 

502 S College Ave, Tempe • 480-967-5353 

daveselectricbrewpub.com 

Across the street from ASU’s stadium, this bar 

is always packed with college students. It’s got 

a laidback vibe and tasty microbrews. 


BIOSPHERE 2 

111 miles southeast of Phoenix 

32540 S Biosphere Rd, Oracle • 520-838-6200 

b2science.org 

In the early ’90s, scientists were locked into 

this airtight, three-acre ecological system 

to conduct experiments on how the Earth 

functions. Today, visitors can tour the steeland-glass 

enclosure. 

FUN FACT! 

Arizona may be in the middle of the desert, 

but there are six lakes within a 75-minute drive 

of Phoenix. 


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Pittsburgh 

PENNSYLVANIA 

GO SHOP 

PENGUIN BOOKSHOP 

420 Beaver St, Sewickley • 412-741-3838 

penguinbookshop.com 

This 80-year-old independent bookstore is 

sizeable and thriving in the age of e-readers. It 

caters to bibliophiles of all ages, hosting adult 

author events and storytimes for kids. 

NICHOLAS COFFEE COMPANY 

23 Market Pl • 412-261-4225 

nicholascoffee.com 

This Market Square shop is the best place to 

buy coffee beans and loose teas in Pittsburgh. 

Don’t leave without a package of Dragon 

Phoenix Pearls, miniature rolls of green tea 

made from leaves and new season bud. 

PAUL’S CDS 

4526 Liberty Ave • 412-621-3256 

A fi xture in town since the early ’90s, this 

music shop is a favorite of collectors and 

local musicians. The staff can guide you 

to something you’ll like in just about any 

subgenre of rock, jazz or experimental music. 

GO SEE 

BIKEFEST 

Citywide • 412-325-4334 

bike-pgh.org 

At this event, take part in guided rides and 

other bike-themed activities like movies, 

repair workshops and a kickoff party featuring 

a silent bike auction. Aug. 6-15. 

FIRST NIAGARA PAVILION 

665 Rte 18, Burgettstown •724-947-7400 

livenation.com 

First Niagara is the big venue for outdoor 

concerts in town. This month, it plays host to 

Jimmy Buffett (Aug. 12), Toby Keith (Aug. 22) 

and Stone Temple Pilots (Aug. 28). 

PITTSBURGH PIRATES 

At PNC Park, 115 Federal St • 800-289-2827 

pirates.mlb.com 

Never mind that the Buccos haven’t had a winning 

season in more than a decade. PNC Park, 

with its grand city view, is one of the nation’s 

best ballparks. This month, the Pirates take on 

the Reds, Rockies, Marlins, Mets and Cardinals 

(Aug. 2-8 and 16-25). 

GO EAT 

WAI WAI 

4717 Liberty Ave • 412-621-0133 

waiwaipgh.com 

This authentic spot serves Chinese dishes 


like fried lemongrass wontons and dinner 

boxes that come with rice and an egg roll. The 

homestyle tofu is so good it could satisfy most 

meat-eaters. $ 

PAMELA’S DINER 

60 21st St • 412-281-6366 

pamelasdiner.com 

The pancakes served here are well known in 

Pittsburgh, but have gotten national attention 

of late after gaining the favor of President 

Obama on his trips to town. The prez didn’t go 

for all the frippery, but you can: Order them 

studded with chocolate chips and stuffed with 

banana. $ 

SERENDIPITY BISTRO 

422 Foreland St • 412-918-1496 

serendipity01.com 

A new spot in a redeveloping corner of the 

city’s North Side neighborhood, this American 

restaurant offers traditional dishes with hip 

twists, like manicotti with butternut squash 

and a pizza topped with chorizo and smoked 

Gouda. $$ 

GO PARTY 

THE NEW AMSTERDAM 

4421 Butler St • 412-904-2915 

A medium-sized bar that hosts hip, eclectic 

events, this hotspot is just as likely to offer 

wings and a hockey game on TV as it is a fullfl 

edged dance party. A small menu of bar bites 

features renowned fi sh tacos. 

MITCHELL’S 

304 Ross St • 412-471-3663 

mitchells.tv 

Located near the courthouse and 

local government offi ces, Mitchell’s is a 

cushy, old-style bar that attracts some 

serious VIPs. If you listen hard enough, 

you’re likely to overhear some important 

Pittsburgh gossip. 


LAUREL CAVERNS 

74 miles southeast of Pittsburgh 

Skyline Dr, Chalk Hill • 724-438-3003 

laurelcaverns.com 

It may be sweltering outside, but in the caves 

here it’s always about 60 degrees—making 

spelunking an ideal summer day trip. The 

family tour takes about an hour. 

FUN FACT! 

Pittsburgh resident Hugh J. Ward invented the 

game of Bingo in the 1920s. 

Portland 

— Andy Mulkerin — Linda Fullerton 

MAINE 

GO SHOP 

NOMADS 

100 Commercial St • 207-347-7464 

imanomad.com 

This Old Port boutique sells quality outdoor 

clothing and activewear for every summer 

New England pastime, whether it’s boating on 

Casco Bay or biking around Back Cove. 

GO SEE 

INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM OF 

CRYPTOZOOLOGY 

661 Congress St • 207-518-9496 

cryptozoologymuseum.com 

This strange museum is located in the home 

of Portland author and self-styled sleuth Loren 

Coleman. It’s the culmination of his decadeslong 

search for clues to unproven species such 

as Bigfoot, jackalopes and furred trout. 

GO EAT 

THE WHITE BARN INN RESTAURANT 

37 Beach Ave, Kennebunk • 207-967-2321 

whitebarninn.com 

The 25-mile drive from Portland is more than 

worth it for a meal at the only AAA Five- 

Diamond and Forbes Five-Star restaurant north 

of New York City. Located in a restored barn, 

the dining room has a rustic yet elegant setting 

that’s ideal for a romantic night out. $$$$$ 

GO PARTY 

NOVARE RES BIER CAFE 

4 Canal Plaza • 207-761-2437 

novareresbiercafe.com 

With 25 brews on tap and 300 bottled 

selections, this bar is a favorite among 

Portland’s many beer fans. Raise a frosted 

glass to the brisk harbor breeze on the deck. 


CAPE ELIZABETH 

10 miles southeast of Portland 

capeelizabeth.com 

This rocky shore is home to Maine’s oldest 

lighthouse, miles of undisturbed coastline and 

a number of rare bird species. After a day on 

the coast, stop into The Lobster Shack at Two 

Lights for a boiled lobster dinner on a wooden 

bench with an ocean view. 

FUN FACT! 

Maine has 4,613 islands and ledges, including 

Peaks, Chebeague and Great Diamond off the 

Portland coast. 

142 Free Street 

Portland, Maine 

207-828-1234 

www.kitetails.org PLAY. IMAGINE. ACT.

Raleigh/Durham 


— Margot Carmichael Lester 

GO SHOP 

RED WINDOW 

400 W Rosemary St, Chapel Hill 

919-636-4563 

redwindow.net 

Inspired by a similar store run by her mother, 

Elizabeth Edwards (yes, that one) opened 

this housewares store featuring shabby-chic 

furniture and whimsical accessories. 

TAZ’S #5 WINE AND GIFTS 

17 E Martin St, Raleigh • 919-838-9440 

This upscale corner store features a dizzying 

selection of wine and beer, plus fi ne tobacco 

and cigars. The greeting cards and small items 

make it a great place to pick up a last-minute 

hostess gift, too. 

UNIQUITIES 

1000-1A W Main St, Durham • 919-688-2580 

uniquities.com 

If you’re looking for designer duds at inexpensive 

prices, watch for trunk sales at this store. 

It sells season-by-season attire by Citizens for 

Humanity, BCBG and Marc Jacobs, and cleans 

out its inventory after every rotation by offering 

amazing items at half price (or even less). 

GO SEE 

DOWN HOME: JEWISH LIFE 

IN NORTH CAROLINA 

At North Carolina Museum of History 

5 E Edenton St, Raleigh • 919-807-7900 

ncmuseumofhistory.org 

Learn how Jewish residents of North Carolina 

have blended their religious and cultural 

traditions with Southern ways for centuries. 

The exhibit includes housewares, religious 

items and photographs from the early 1900s. 

CAROLINA CASBAH! 

At the Arts Center 

300-G E Main St, Carrboro • 919-969-2787 

artscenterlive.org 

Take a trip along the Silk Road with a night of 

Middle Eastern dance. The Lost Nomads will 

provide the soundtrack for brightly costumed 

Arabian dancers. Aug. 21. 

CELEBRATION OF THE AUTOMOBILE 

At Occoneechee-Orange Speedway 

Historic Hillsborough • 919-604-2292 

historicspeedwaygroup.org 

At this racers’ reunion and racecar show, you 

can experience the last remaining track from 

NASCAR’s inaugural 1949 season and meet 

racing pioneers. Free kids’ rides, a live auction 

and local food will make the event fun for the 

whole family. Aug. 28. 

Style 

Stay in 

in Raleigh– 

Durham. 

GO EAT 

ONLY BURGER 

Durham • Twitter handle: onlyburger 

durhamcatering.com/onlyburger 

Check the website or Twitter to fi nd this burger 

bus. The menu changes daily, but the baconand-blue 

cheese burger with red onion jam is a 

local favorite. $ 

SPIZE CAFE 

121 Fayetteville St, Raleigh • 919.828.5000 

spizecafe.com 

The menu at this eco-friendly, pan-Asian café 

features dishes from Thailand, Vietnam and 

Korea, and the sustainable theme extends to 

the décor and recyclable utensils. $$ 

ASHTEN’S RESTAURANT & PUB 

140 E New Hampshire Ave, Southern Pines 

910-246-3510 

ashtens.com 

This cute bistro tucked just off Broad Street 

features savory asparagus “strudel” and yellow 

fi n tuna over sesame rice noodle salad. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

SOLAS 

419 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh • 919-755-0755 

solasraleigh.com 

No time to visit Miami this summer? Go to 

Raleigh’s new answer to the South Beach 

party scene. This superclub-style spot features 

a glass dance fl oor overlooking the restaurant 

below and rooftop bar where you can rent a 

cabana for a private party. 

TALULLAS 

456 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill • 919-933-1177 

talullas.com 

At this mellow bar, you can kick back with 

live late-night jazz every Tuesday, and dance 

during the Friday and Saturday night lounge 

parties. Themes vary weekly. 


CAROLINA BEACH 

156 miles southeast of Raleigh-Durham 

Wilmington, NC • no phone 

carolinabeachgetaway.com 

Take in the ocean views from high atop the 

Ferris wheel, or rent a surrey and pedal down 

the boardwalk at this landmark vacation spot. 

FUN FACT! 

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse on North Carolina’s 

Outer Banks is the largest lighthouse in the 

country to be moved due to erosion problems. 

Richmond 

VIRGINIA 

— Christina Couch 

GO SHOP 

17TH STREET FARMER’S MARKET 

17th and Main St • 804-646-0477 

17thstreetfarmersmarket.com 

The produce is the primary focus of this 

weekend market, but there’s also art, clothing 

and homemade body lotions to check out. 

It has a bohemian vibe, so look for jewelry, 

shawls and West African dresses, too. 

LEO BURKE FURNITURE 

3108 W Cary St • 804-358-5773 

leoburke.com 

There’s a reason this place was voted “Best 

Furniture Store” six times by Richmond 

Magazine. Pieces range from 18th-century 

reproduction chairs to modern side tables, and 

most items are heavily discounted. 

RUTH AND OLLIE’S 

3445 W Cary St • 804-288-3360 

shopruthandollie.com 

At this home store, shoppers can fi nd 

whimsical accents (a golden piggy bank with 

wings, teapots that look like elephants). 

The items often lend the perfect touch 

of irreverance to an otherwise perfectly 

outfi tted house. 

GO SEE 

FILIPINO FESTIVAL 

At Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 

8200 Woodman Rd • 804-262-7315 

fi lipinofestival.org 

Dancing, music and children’s games are on 

the menu at this free festival, but the food 

is the main attraction. Don’t miss the pork 

adobo—tender chunks of slow-cooked pork in 

a soy-vinegar-garlic sauce. Aug. 14. 

BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM AND 

CULTURAL CENTER OF VIRGINIA 

00 Clay St • 804-780-9093 

blackhistorymuseum.org 

This Jackson Ward landmark tells the story of 

African-American Virginians through fi ne art, 

traditional African artifacts and shared oral 

traditions. Take a gander at the autographed 

baseball memorabilia in the Negro Leagues 

exhibit before buying local crafts in the gift shop. 

WOODLAND VINEYARD 

15501 Genito Rd, Midlothian • 804-739-2774 

woodlandvineyard.com 

One of the few family-owned vineyards in 

town, this small winery offers tastings and 

tours. Visitors can sample the vintages from 

1pm to 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays or by 

appointment during the week. 





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VIRGINIA 

GO EAT 

HOMEMADES BY SUZANNE 

10 E Franklin St • 804-775-2323 

homemadesbysuzanne.com 

There’s a reason this bakeshop has been around 

since 1983: It specializes in jumbo cookies and 

freshly baked pies that bring locals in droves. $ 

HANOVER FIREFIGHTERS’ CRAB FEAST 

At Hanover-Cold Harbor Ruritan Park 

Walnut Grove Rd • 804-365-4903 

hanoverprofi refi ghters.org 

At this annual feast, most folks work up an 

appetite just trying to access the main course: 

juicy white crab meat inside rock-hard shells. 

It’s served by the bucket, and best washed 

down with a cold beer. Aug. 21. $$ 

EURASIA CAFÈ AND WINE BAR 

1308 Gaskins Rd • 804-740-2525 

eurasiarich.com 

Exploring the city’s outskirts pays off for those 

who can fi nd this gourmet hotspot. Buried in 

a retail center, it offers excellent wine choices 

and crave-worthy lobster mac and cheese. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

STOOL PIGEONS COOP AND GRILL 

115 S 15th St • 804-344-4490 

stoolpigeons.biz 

This neighborhood bar doesn’t try to impress 

people with bottle service or velvet ropes, but 

it does offer nice drink specials. With a low-key 

dress code, it makes for a relaxed night out. 

STRAWBERRY STREET CAFÈ 

421 N Strawberry St • 804-353-6860 

strawberrystreetcafe.com 

One of the fi rst wine bars in Richmond, this 

dark spot decorated with antique mirrors still 

boasts a robust wine list, with new fi nds and 

old favorites priced at $28 or less per bottle. 


SKYDIVE VIRGINIA 

57 miles northwest of Richmond 

485 Jefferson Hwy, Louisa • 540-941-8085 

skydive-virginia.com 

Get your adrenaline pumping by taking a 

tandem jump from a plane with an experienced 

instructor. All divers are welcome to purchase 

a video of their experience at the end. 

FUN FACT! 

The Nuremberg Trials Courtroom at the 

Virginia Holocaust Museum is the only existing 

replica of the famous courtroom. 


Rochester 

NEW YORK 

GO SHOP 

ECO-CHIC BOUTIQUE 

At New Leaf Spa • 36 N Main St at Schoen 

Place, Pittsford • 585-248-9181 

mynewleafspa.com 

Operating on the principle that what goes on 

your skin should be as natural as what goes 

in your mouth, this shop sells organic, nontoxic 

and largely vegan cleansers, lotions and 

makeup. Some of the lines are made locally. 

GO SEE 

BAYCREEK PADDLING CENTER 

1099 Empire Blvd • 585-288-2830 

baycreek.com 

Rent a kayak or canoe and head out onto the 

water to get a boat’s-eye view of Irondequoit 

Bay’s sandy cliffs and the bird life in the 

connected creek’s quiet marshes. 

GO EAT 

CASTAWAYS ON THE LAKE 

244 Lake Rd, Webster • 585-323-2943 

castawaysonthelake.com 

Sitting in a patio chair beneath a umbrella with 

the sun sinking slowly into the water sounds 

like what you might experience at a tropical 

beach resort. Actually, it’s the deck at Castaways, 

a popular restaurant with a solid menu. 

Try the chicken breast sautéed in sherry, lemon 

and butter. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

TILT NIGHTCLUB & ULTRALOUNGE 

444 Central Ave • 585-232-8440 

tiltrochester.com 

Hipsters, scenesters, nerds and jocks—all 

kinds of people are welcome at this club 

as long as they love to dance. The outdoor 

courtyard gets packed on warm nights. 


BASEBALL HALL OF FAME 

179 miles east of Rochester 

25 Main St, Cooperstown • 425-563-3263 

community.baseballhall.org 

Even if Babe Ruth’s bat isn’t your personal holy 

grail, this place is worth a visit for exhibits 

on Latin American baseball and the history of 

America’s pastime. 

FUN FACT! 

Rochester’s Park Avenue kinks at Vick Park A 

and B to follow the bend of a long-vanished 

horse-racing track that was laid out in 1856. 

St. Louis 

MISSOURI 

— Elizabeth Forbes — Kevin Mitchell 

GO SHOP 

SOULARD FARMER’S MARKET 

730 Carroll St • 314-622-4180 

soulardmarket.com 

The oldest farmers market west of the 

Mississippi is full of fresh vegetables, spices, 

meats, cheeses and premade foods. You can 

even buy live chickens—but don’t try to fl y 

home with them. 

THE VINTAGE HABERDASHERY 

3181 Morganford Rd • 314-772-1927 

vintagehab.com 

Vintage hats, clothing from decades past and 

a wild collection of accessories can be found 

at this local treasure. It’s not too early to think 

about Halloween, since wacky and chic possibilities 

abound here. Hunting for something 

specifi c? Just ask the knowledgeable staff. 

ROMANTIQUE JEWELERS 

3430C McKelvey Rd, Bridgeton 

314-291-0048 

stldiamonds.com 

Celebrating its 30th year, this high-quality 

jewelry store sells cut diamonds, black pearl 

accessories and set precious stones. 

GO SEE 

MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN’S 

DINOQUEST 2010 

4344 Shaw Blvd • 314-577-5100 

mobot.org 

If spending time with a toothy Tyrannosaurus 

rex is your idea of a good time, visit this garden 

exhibit featuring a dozen giant dinosaurs 

and reptiles from the Cretaceous, Jurassic, 

Triassic and Permian periods. 

PLANET WALK 

6177–6691 Delmar Loop • no phone 

loopplanetwalk.com 

This permanent installation consists of nine 

stations—one for each planet plus the sun 

(sorry Pluto)—positioned in front of restaurants, 

apartments and businesses on Delmar 

Street. The distances between stations are 

proportional to the actual solar system, but at 

a walkable total of 2,880 feet. 

GREATER ST. LOUIS HISPANIC FESTIVAL 

Market & 14th sts • 314-837-6100 

hispanicfestivalstl.com 

Every year in early September, the city’s growing 

Hispanic population celebrates its heritage 

with this three-day festival. Expect food, live 

music, dancing, arts and crafts, a children’s 

activity booth and no shortage of margaritas. 

Sept. 10-12. 

The American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog 

located in Queeny Park on the western side of St. Louis, Missouri, 

is a celebration of man’s centuries-old relationship with the dog. 

It houses the fi nest collection of canine art in the country. The 

Museum is open to visitors daily except Mondays and holidays. 

www.museumofthedog.org TEL 314-821-3647

GO EAT 

SEAMUS MCDANIEL’S 

1208 Tamm Ave • 314-645-6337 

seamusmcdaniels.net 

This beloved tavern recently received the 

“best burger in town” nod from AOL.com for 

its 10-ounce, fl ame-grilled version. Visitors in 

search of lighter fare might try the pasta marinara 

or the barbecue chicken sandwich. $$ 

KING AND I 

3157 S Grand Ave • 314-771-1777 

thaispicy.com 

Seafood in spicy sauce is the specialty at this 

traditional Thai restaurant. Try the Thai-Italian 

fusion ravioli (chicken ravioli with potatoes 

and yellow curry) and fi ery curry scallops. $$ 

LORUSSO’S CUCINA 

3121 Watson Rd • 314-647-6222 

lorussos.com 

Local foodies peg this spot as their favorite Italian 

restaurant in a city known for good Italian 

food. It’s no wonder: The portabella pasta is 

always delicious, the wine is reasonably priced 

and a pianist entertains on weekends. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

WAY OUT CLUB 

2525 S Jefferson Ave • 314-664-7638 

This retro nightspot is a great place to hear 

up-and-coming punk, rockabilly, garage and 

alternative country bands. The funky ambience 

draws a diverse crowd, and attractive beer 

prices keep patrons packed in until close. 

THE FAMOUS BAR 

5213 Chippewa St • 314-832-2211 

thefamousbar.com 

This bar has a comfortable, not-too-divey 

vibe, a great selection of booze and enough 

street cred to back up its name. It won “best 

martini” from local weekly The Riverfront 

Times in 2009. 


AUGUSTA, MO 

37 miles southwest of St. Louis 

augusta-missouri.com 

Located on the windswept bluffs of the Missouri 

River valley, this quaint village offers 

a bicycle path, specialty shops, restaurants, 

bed-and-breakfasts and bakeries. 

FUN FACT! 

The 630-foot-tall Gateway Arch is the tallest 

national monument in the US. 

San Antonio 

TEXAS 

— Melanie Young 

GO SHOP 

AMERICAN VINTAGE COMPANY 

7700 Broadway St • 210-832-0700 

americanvintagecompany.com 

Stylish weekend bags, vintage dresses and 

clothing from hip, new designers are are all 

sold at this boutique. Best of all, they’re all 

priced just right. (Flapper heels go for $24.99.) 

GARCIA ART GLASS 

715 S Alamo St • 210-354-4681 

garciaartglass.com 

Watch the mesmerizing work of Gini Garcia 

and her team as they hand-blow glass lights, 

sculptures and wall art at this studio. Pick up a 

few pieces and outfi t your home to look like a 

Dale Chihuly exhibit. 

LUCCHESE BOOT COMPANY 

255 E Basse Rd • 800-548-9755 

lucchese.com 

Join former British Prime Minister Tony Blair 

and a number of movie stars by donning 

cowboy boots from this luxury footwear 

company, which has been open since Italian 

immigrant Sam Lucchese started making boots 

for the US cavalry in 1883. 

GO SEE 

MAIN PLAZA 

115 Main Ave • 210-225-9800 

mainplaza.org 

There’s always something happening at 

this newly renovated plaza, which has fi ve 

interactive fountains and hosts live music 

throughout the year (including jazz, rock, 

blues, world and mariachi music). A farmers 

market with cooking demos rounds out 

the attractions. 

SPANISH GOVERNOR’S PALACE 

105 Military Plaza • 210-224-0601 

spanishgovernorspalace.org 

Escape the summer heat inside the cool stucco 

walls of this Spanish colonial residence, which 

once housed a Spanish commandant. The 

National Historic Landmark has been called 

“the most beautiful building in San Antonio” 

by the National Geographic Society. 

VILLA FINALE 

122 Madison St • 210-223-9800 

villafi nale.org 

Napoleon’s bronze death mask and a machine 

that plays two violins simultaneously are 

among the 12,500-piece collection displayed 

at Villa Finale, an opulent mansion on King 

William Street. Sign up to tour it at the nearby, 

newly opened visitor center. 

GO EAT 

EL RAFAS CAFÉ 

1535 W Hildebrand Ave • 210-733-5476 

Because locals love the Tex-Mex breakfasts 

and lunches sold here, this café is almost 

always packed. Order the chilaquiles (fried tortilla 

strips, American cheese and fried egg). $ 

LILY’S COOKIES 

2716 McCullough Ave • 210-832-0886 

lilyscookies.com 

Buttery lavender shortbread cookies made 

with lavender buds from Blanco, TX, make 

great gifts for friends back home. $$ 

IL SOGNO OSTERIA 

200 E Grayson St #100 • 210-223-3900 

Il Sogno is the latest creation of celebrated 

San Antonio chef Andrew Weissman. Don’t 

miss the yummy antipasti array, which 

includes eggplant and lemon caviar, or the 

mixed seafood salad. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

OLMOS BHARMACY 

3902 McCullough Ave • 210-822-1188 

olmosbharmacy.com 

A neon clock at this pharmacy-turned-bar 

glows over bands playing jazz, blues, classic 

rock and Celtic music. The owners rarely 

charge a cover, and there’s hearty home cooking 

in case you need late-night sustenance. 

AZUCA 

713 S Alamo St • 210-225-5550 

azuca.net 

If you visit this restaurant and bar on a Friday 

night, you can dine on “Nuevo Latino” cuisine, 

then salsa to La Orquesta Tropicante and sip 

authentic mojitos and Pisco sours. 


GUADALUPE RIVER STATE PARK 

32 miles north of San Antonio • 3350 Park Rd 

31, Spring Branch • 830-438-2656 

tpwd.state.tx.us 

Floating down the chilly Guadalupe River on a 

rented inner tube, you’ll pass miles of Texas’ 

picturesque Hill Country, elaborate riverfront 

homes and families playing on grassy hills. 

FUN FACT! 

To celebrate peace with the Apaches in 1745, 

San Antonio offi cials joined hands with Native 

American chiefs and danced around a hole 

in Main Plaza, where they buried arrows, a 

lance… and a hatchet. 


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CALIFORNIA 

GO SHOP 

MADISON GALLERY 

1020 Prospect St, La Jolla • 858-459-0836 

madisongalleries.com 

Art lovers won’t want to miss this gallery, 

which is one of the hottest places to shop 

for modern and contemporary paintings, 

sculptures and mixed media art. 

GO SEE 

HEROES: MORTALS AND MYTHS 

IN ANCIENT GREECE 

At San Diego Museum of Art 

1450 El Prado, Balboa Park • 619-232-7931 

sdmart.org 

In celebration of classic mythology, this 

exhibition features more than 100 Greek 

statues, reliefs, painted vases, coins and 

carved gemstones. Through Sept. 5. 

GO EAT 

PACIFICA DEL MAR 

1555 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar 

858-792-0476 

pacifi cadelmar.com 

It’s a toss-up which is better here: the awardwinning 

cuisine or the breathtaking Pacifi c 

Ocean sunset views. The signature sugarspiced 

salmon is always a great choice, especially 

on half-price wine Thursdays. $$$$ 

GO PARTY 

FLUXX 

500 Fourth Ave • 619-232-8100 

fl uxxsd.com 

This new nightclub in the Gaslamp Quarter 

features state-of-the-art lighting, multi-genre 

music and décor that changes monthly. 


SAN CLEMENTE STATE BEACH 

58 miles northwest of San Diego 

parks.ca.gov 

This mile-long, cliff-bordered beach has long 

been a popular summer destination. Adjacent 

to the tranquil seaside community of San 

Clemente, it has a renowned surf spot, known 

as Trestles, and an in-demand campground 

that often fi lls up months in advance. 

FUN FACT! 

In the classic fi lm Citizen Kane, several of the 

Spanish architecture buildings featured in the 

“News on the March” newsreel were actually 

located in San Diego’s Balboa Park. 

FINANCIAL SERVICES 


San Francisco 

CALIFORNIA 

— Wendy Lemlin — Josh Krist 

Grounded by 

Cash Flow 

Problems? 

GO SHOP 

MERCH 

629 Haight St • 415-503-1522 

This new addition to Lower Haight’s row of 

hip boutiques stocks clothes for men, women 

and kids, including the business casual Prairie 

Underground line, everyday styles from Joe’s 

Jeans and sweet perfume from Kai Fragrance. 

SEVENTH HEART 

1592 Market St • 415-431-1755 

theseventhheart.com 

Nominated for the 2010 Best of Baylist Urban 

Apparel Award, this shop sells men’s and 

women’s clothing lines that are enormously 

popular among San Francisco’s young and hip 

set. Check out the selection of rock band and 

specialty T-shirts. 

THE LOVE OF GANESHA 

1310 Haight St • 415-863-0999 

Skip the schlocky tourist shops around Haight- 

Ashbury and visit this shop instead. The oldest 

purveyor of groovy batik shirts and Indian 

décor in the area, it’s got a legitimate hippie 

vibe, with fl oor cushions and a meditation 

room for contemplating your existence. 

GO SEE 

GOLDEN GATE PARK 

Northern tip of San Francisco • 415-831-6307 

parks.sfgov.org 

With a fi eld where buffalo still roam, a Japanese 

tea garden and a lake where you can rent 

a boat, this park is a lot more than an expanse 

of green. August brings the Outside Lands 

music fest, featuring The Strokes, Wolfmother, 

Gogol Bordello and Cat Power. Aug. 14-15. 

CHESTNUT STREET 

Between Fillmore and Divisadero • no phone 

chestnutshop.com 

This stretch of Chestnut is synonymous with 

trendy boutiques, casual restaurants and coffeehouses. 

For a perfect afternoon, satisfy your 

sweet tooth at All Star Donuts, browse through 

cards and trinkets at Bluebird Gifts and buy a 

bouquet for your sweetheart at Flori Flowers. 

RANDALL MUSEUM 

199 Museum Way • 415-554-9600 

randallmuseum.org 

This children’s museum is great for kids of all 

ages, with exhibits for bigger tykes and a Tree 

House for toddlers. Located on a big hill in the 

middle of the city, it has great views, plus a 

petting zoo and an earthquake room, in which 

you can make your own quake by jumping up 

and down on the fl oor. 

GO EAT 

PANCHITA’S RESTAURANT NO. 2 

3091 16th St • 415-431-4232 

The papusas—thick tortillas fi lled with meat, 

cheese or beans—may come fast and cheap, 

but they’re oh-so-good. And the unassuming 

place practically gives away bottles of El 

Salvadoran beer to wash ’em down. $ 

LITTLE STAR PIZZA 

400 Valencia St • 415-551-7827 

littlestarpizza.com 

This is where locals go when they want a good 

pie. (It’s not available by the slice.) Whether 

you order a deep-dish or thin-crust variety, the 

pizza here never fails to impress. $$ 

FLEUR DE LYS 

777 Sutter St • 415-673-7779 

fl eurdelyssf.com 

For a special dinner, this place can’t be beat. 

Celebrity chef Hubert Keller excels at fi sh, but 

the veal sweetbreads with morel mushrooms 

and the white and green asparagus salad are 

worth a taste. $$$$ 

GO PARTY 

UPTOWN 

200 Capp St • 415-861-8231 

It doesn’t get much more basic than this Mission 

mainstay: Imagine if a guy who works on 

cars in his front yard opened up his living room 

to anyone willing to sit on his sofa and have a 

drink. That’s about what you’ll fi nd here. 

THE RESIDENCE 

718 14th St • 415-797-8866 

This newcomer to the Upper Market/Castro bar 

scene gets really packed for special events. On 

other nights, it fi lls up just enough to be lively, 

but with room to breathe. The international 

menu changes monthly to refl ect the latest 

“travels” of the bar’s fi ctitious owner, Goodbarr. 


NAPA, CA 

60 miles north of San Francisco 

cityofnapa.org 

To explore wine country without having to 

worry about driving, make reservations for the 

wine train that starts in the city of Napa and 

chugs through the vine-covered hills. 

FUN FACT! 

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Francisco hotels, 17.5% are on their fi rst visit 

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San Juan 

PUERTO RICO 

— Joanne Curcio Quiñones 

GO SHOP 

MIMA JEWELRY 

654 Fernandez Juncos Ave, Santurce 

787-764-6804 

mimapr.com 

Pick up a piece of island-inspired jewelry by 

Puerto Rican designer Marimerce Santiago 

and you’ll have something in common with 

celebrities like Beyonce and Mick Jagger. The 

renowned designer’s signature trinkets 

were also featured in a recent issue of O, The 

Oprah Magazine. 

CLUBMAN 

1351 Ashford Ave, Condado • 787-722-1867 

clubmanpr.com 

This classy boutique is well-known for its 

selection of handsome linen guayaberas 

(Mexican wedding shirts), a wardrobe staple of 

well-dressed Latin American men. 

VELAUNO 

2430 Calle Loiza, Puntas las Marias 

787-728-8716 

velauno.com 

At fi rst glance, this place seems like an ordinary 

surf shop, but among its top-of-the-line 

kiteboards, surfboards and stand-up paddleboards 

are waterproof, padded beach bags 

and adorable sun-proof shirts for the kids. 

GO SEE 

INTERNATIONAL BILLFISH TOURNAMENT 

Club Nautico de San Juan, Condado 

787-722-0177 

sanjuaninternational.com 

This renowned tournament attracts deep-sea 

anglers from around the globe. Participants 

enjoy four days of intensive Marlin fi shing and 

seven days of partying. More than 300 Marlins 

are usually caught and released back into the 

sea. Aug. 16-22. 

MUSEUM OF HISTORY, 

ANTHROPOLOGY AND ART 

At University of Puerto Rico, Avenida Ponce de 

Leon • 787-764-0000 

It may be small and unassuming, but 

this university campus-based museum’s 

collections include some of the island’s most 

important works of art, including 19th-century 

paintings and pre-Columbian artifacts. 

SALSA SUNDAYS 

Paseo La Princesa Boardwalk, Old San Juan 

212-586-6262 

Every Sunday from 3:30pm to 5pm, a scenic 

stroll along the picturesque harbor leads to 

the sizzling, sultry sounds of live salsa. 

• Great Snorkeling 

• Glass Bottom 

• Water Slide 

GO EAT 

LA BOMBONERA 

259 Calle San Francisco, Old San Juan 

787-722-0658 

To say this bakery and café is an Old San Juan 

landmark is an understatement: Its Spanish 

pastries, such as quesitos (cheese-fi lled 

twists), have drawn crowds for a century. $ 

FLERIA GREEK CAFÉ 

1754 Calle Loiza, Santurce • 787-268-0010 

It may be small, but this eclectic, artsy 

Mediterranean bistro is big on fresh, bold 

fl avors. The moussaka and tender lamb taste 

as good as some sold in Athens itself. $$ 

RISTORANTE TUSCANY 

At San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino 

1309 Ashford Ave • 787-722-7000 

sanjuanrestaurant.com 

Rustic Northern Italian dishes such as thymeand-fennel-crusted 

rack of lamb, ricottastuffed 

roast chicken and chunky minestrone 

are served in this elegant eatery between the 

sea and the glittering Marriott pool. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

COLADAS 

Verdanza Hotel, 8020 Tartak St, Isla Verde 

787-253-9000 

verdanzahotel.com 

Start with a big helping of criollo cuisine, then 

relax with a parcha colada (passion fruit colada) 

to watch this eatery transform into one of the 

hippest nightspots on the Isla Verde strip. 

THE LATIN ROOTS 

At Galeria Paseo Portuario, Recinto Sur St, 

Old San Juan • 787-977-1887 

thelatinroots.com 

No matter the day of the week, there is sure 

to be a crowd dancing to the salsa that pulses 

throughout this ballroom-sized nightspot. 


HACIENDA BUENA VISTA 

80 miles SW of San Juan 

Corral Viejo Ward, Ponce • 787-722-5882 

nps.gov/nr/travel/prvi/pr18.htm 

Tours of this immaculately restored 19thcentury 

plantation farm take visitors back to 

when coffee was king in the Caribbean. 

FUN FACT! 

In Puerto Rico, distance is measured in 

kilometers, yet speed is measured in miles 

per hour. 

Exciting 

Day Trip Excursions! 

Sarasota/Bradenton 

FLORIDA 

...to Culebra or Vieques Bio Bay 

on our high speed catamarans! 

East Island Excursions: Toll Free: 877-WE-R-4-FUN I PH: 787-860-3434 • 787-409-2485 I www.eastwindcats.com 

— Brian Ries 

GO SHOP 

ENVIE 

1411 First St, Sarasota • 941-366-7027 

enviehomedecor.com 

With a tagline like “eclecticism rules,” you can 

expect that this isn’t an ordinary matchingtable-and-chairs 

home décor shop. In addition 

to furniture and sculpture, you’ll fi nd fl oor 

lamps designed by European artists. 

MADEBY 

734 Central Ave, Sarasota • 941-822-0442 

Sarasota is home to the world-class Ringling 

College of Art and Design, but until this store 

opened the students rarely had an outlet to 

sell their creations. Now you can purchase 

paintings, prints and crafts made by the upand-coming 

artists. 

ELYSIAN FIELDS 

1273 S Tamiami Tr, Sarasota • 941-361-3006 

elysianfi eldsonline.com 

It’s diffi cult to pigeonhole this gift store, 

where you can shop for yoga gear and beautiful 

cards, get your palm read, buy books on 

spirituality and listen to the latest sitar music 

from India. 

GO SEE 

KEY SAILING 

2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota • 941-346-7245 

siestakeysailing.com 

Owners Tim and Janet Solomon have sailed the 

Sarasota waterways for decades. They’ll let 

you and your friends join them on their 41-foot 

sailboat for a two-hour sunset cruise into the 

Gulf of Mexico or a day exploring the natural 

beauty of Sarasota’s barrier islands. 

MOTE MARINE LAB AND AQUARIUM 

1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota 

941-388-4441 

mote.org 

This world-famous marine research facility has 

an exciting public aquarium. There’s a bounty 

of summer activities for kids, including petting 

horseshoe crabs and watching sharks feed. 

From weeklong marine camps to kayaking day 

trips, there’s something for everyone. 

CASPERSEN BEACH 

4100 Harbor Dr, Venice • no phone 

scgov.net 

Easily the largest—and most unspoiled— 

beach in the area, this is one of the best 

places in the world to fi nd shark’s teeth. The 

rolling dunes and spectacular natural vistas 

make it fi ne for the usual sand and sun fun 

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GO EAT 

OWEN’S FISH CAMP 

516 Burns Ln, Sarasota • 941-951-6936 

owensfi shcamp.com 

This seafood shack has a quaint maritime vibe 

that’s fun without being kitschy. Order the Low 

Country boil for two, which comes with shellfi 

sh, andouille sausage, potatoes and corn. $$ 

MICHAEL’S ON EAST 

1212 East Ave S, Sarasota • 941-366-0007 

michaelsoneast.com 

Michael’s On East is Sarasota’s fi ne-dining 

benchmark. The eclectic menu changes with 

the seasons, but the signature boneless 

Cornish game hen with sautéed greens and 

rosemary pesto is a necessary nosh. $$$ 

THE SIGN OF THE MERMAID 

9707 Gulf Dr, Anna Maria Island 

941-778-9399 

signofthemermaidonline.com 

In a converted island bungalow from 1912, this 

restaurant serves a crafty blend of Floridian 

and European cuisine, such as orange blossom 

baked brie with Florida honey. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

URBAN REEF 

1888 Main St, Sarasota • 941-365-3722 

urbanreefsrq.com 

Downstairs, this restaurant serves Floribbean 

fare, but upstairs, people let loose. Join the 

rocking karaoke scene or dance to live music 

on the deck. 

MR. BEERY’S 

2645 Mall Dr, Sarasota • 941-343-2854 

mrbeeryssrq.com 

Given the name, it’s no surprise that this bar 

specializes in a wide range of American craft 

brews and imported ales. The two-dozen 

drafts and 30 bottles change regularly. 


BOK TOWER GARDENS 

101 miles northeast of Sarasota 


boktower.org 

Created in the 1920s by Pulitzer Prize-winning 

author Edward Bok, this garden is home to 

more than 100 species of birds. 

FUN FACT! 

In the ’50s, the US Army Corps of Engineers 

dug tunnels around Lido Key to mix salt and 

fresh water to discourage mosquito breeding. 


Seattle 

WASHINGTON 

— Adem Tepedelen 

GO SHOP 

CHOCOLATE BOX 

108 Pine St • 206-443-3900 

sschocolatebox.com 

Don’t have time to visit all of Seattle’s amazing 

chocolatiers? Chocolate Box’s convenient 

downtown location, amazing selection— 

Fran’s, Theo, Oh! Chocolate, Chocolat Vitale— 

and toothsome gelato selection will satisfy all 

your sweet needs. 

GO SEE 

SEAFAIR: SEATTLE’S 

SUMMER CELEBRATION 

Multiple locations • 206-728-0123 

seafair.com 

During this two-month event, the Emerald City 

celebrates the water that surrounds it with a 

hydroplane race (Aug. 6-8), an air show (Aug. 

6-8) and a fi ercely competitive game of Bingo 

(Aug. 20-21). 

GO EAT 

THE PINK DOOR 

1919 Post Alley • 206-443-3241 

thepinkdoor.net 

A hidden garden patio with a spectacular 

view of the Puget Sound makes this a perfect 

summer dining spot. Homey Italian-American 

cuisine—like a spicy, rustic cioppino with mussels, 

clams and calamari—seals the deal. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

9 MILLION IN UNMARKED BILLS 

3507 N Fremont Pl • 206-632-0880 

9m-unmarked.com 

The old Triangle Lounge, once a prominent 

neighborhood landmark, has been reinvented 

as an old-school gangster joint. The cocktails 

are named after legendary criminals and the DJ 

spins classic funk and soul on Saturdays. 


PACIFIC CREST TRAIL 

61 miles east of Seattle 

pcta.org 

Snoqualmie Pass Ski Resort—easily accessible 

off Interstate 90—provides an entrance to this 

wildfl ower-covered, 2,650-mile National Scenic 

Trail that runs from Mexico to Canada. 

FUN FACT! 

The Lunar Rover, the vehicle driven by 

astronauts on the moon, was partially made in 

Washington by Boeing and cost $38 million. 

Westshore Tampa Airport 

800.449.4343 l www.ramadawestshore.com 

Tampa 

FLORIDA 

— Susan Barnes 

GO SHOP 

OLDSMAR FLEA MARKET 

Hillsborough Avenue and N Racetrack Road, 

Oldsmar • 813-855-5306 

oldsmarfl eamkt.com 

Touted as “the mightiest [fl ea market] in 

the South,” this shopping destination has 

nearly anything you could be looking for— 

whether it’s fresh produce, an oil painting or a 

one-of-a-kind collectible. 

PENELOPE T BOUTIQUE 

1413 S Howard Ave • 813-254-5470 

penelopetboutique.com 

This small boutique focuses on fashions 

by upstart designers—such as Tracy Reese 

and Amanda Uprichards—from all over the 

world. Look for short, fl oral dresses and 

cutoff shorts. 

WILLIAM DEAN CHOCOLATES 

12551 Indian Rocks Rd, Largo • 727-593-0656 

williamdeanchocolates.com 

Every truffl e sold at this confectionary looks 

like a handpainted work of art, covered in 

swirls and spatters of orange, lime green and 

gold. The fl avors, such as rosemary caramel 

and Mexican mango, are just as delightful. 

GO SEE 

CATS 

At David A. Straz, Jr. Center 

for the Performing Arts 

1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place • 813-229-7827 

tbpac.org 

One of the longest-running Broadway shows, 

Cats returns to Tampa for three nights. This is a 

theatrical performance that is purr-fect for the 

entire family. Aug. 13-15. 

ART AFTER DARK 

At Tampa Museum of Art 

120 W Gasparilla Plaza • 813-274-8130 

tampamuseum.org 

What better way to unwind than with a cool 

cocktail and an eyeful of art? Listen to the 

music and chat it up with fellow art lovers 

while perusing photos by Chuck Close, Cindy 

Sherman and Sebastião Salgado. Aug. 20. 

BALCONY-TO-BACKSTAGE TOUR 

At The Tampa Theatre 

711 Franklin St • 813-274-8286 

tampatheatre.org 

Go behind the scenes of one of the most 

intricate theaters in the US on a one-and-ahalf 

hour tour. Guides will weave a narrative 

out of the art, mythology and history of the 

playhouse, which was built in 1926. 


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Fitness Center & Pool 

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GO EAT 

ROJO TACO 

309 E Twiggs St • 813-307-9000 

Stop into this fresh, quick Mexican food joint 

for a “Loco Burrito” (with mango and grilled 

pineapple). If it’s Tuesday, go for the “2 for $2” 

tacos. $ 

ELLA’S AMERICANA FOLK ART CAFE 

5119 N Nebraska Ave • 813-234-1000 

ellasfolkartcafe.com 

The selection of eats served here is about 

as eclectic as the collection of modern art 

hanging on the walls. Offerings include salmon 

tacos, a cranberry and gorgonzola salad and 

chocolate-covered bacon for dessert. $$ 

MARITANA GRILLE 

At Don CeSar Hotel • 3400 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete 

Beach • 727-360-1881 

loewshotels.com 

Indulge at this special-occasion spot‚ voted 

one of the top 10 seafood restaurants in the 

US by Gayot. You can’t go wrong with the 

horseradish-crusted Atlantic salmon or panseared 

yellow tail snapper. $$$$ 

GO PARTY 

FRESCO’S WATERFRONT BISTRO 

300 Second Ave NE, St. Petersburg 

727-894-4429 

frescosbistro.com 

For a refreshing summer evening, score 

an outdoor table here and order a minty 

mojito and enjoy the view of the boats in the 

neighboring marina. 

RAWBAR SUSHI 

777 N Ashley Dr • 813-422-5220 

rawbarsushi.com 

Cheap drinks and really fresh sushi in the same 

place can be hard to come by, but you can fi nd 

both at this downtown spot. During happy hour, 

martinis go for $5 and beers are just $3. 


CALADESI ISLAND 

23 miles west of Tampa 

fl oridastateparks.org/caladesiIsland 

Rated “America’s Best Beach” in 2008 by Dr. 

Beach, this getaway features powder-white 

sand, hiking trails and a kayaking trail through 

mangroves and bay ecosystems. 

FUN FACT! 

The Tampa Bay Rays baseball team offi cially 

dropped the “devil” in their name in 2007. 


Tunica 

MISSISSIPPI 

GO SHOP 

ANN-TIQUES 

1259 Main St • 662-363-1501 

This antique shop is fi lled with vintage 

furniture, glassware, books and collectibles 

(and sometimes goat wagons). Don’t worry 

if you end up covered in a layer of fuzz from 

poking around: The owners jokingly dust 

customers off after they make a purchase. 

GO SEE 

TATE LOG HOUSE 

1012 Magnolia St • 662-363-6631 

tunicamuseum.com 

Built in 1840, this cabin is the oldest existing 

structure in Tunica County. A call ahead will 

ensure docents appear in period costumes 

while they spin tales of Tunica long ago. 

GO EAT 

THE CAFE MARIE 

6195 Fox Island Rd • 662-357-0988 

thecafemarie.com 

Head to Chef Walt Norwood’s café for the 

locally popular and delicious Rector’s Pasta, 

made with grilled chicken, roasted corn, 

mushrooms, leeks, fontina cheese and 

penne. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

PUSH 

At Horseshoe Casino Hotel 

1021 Casino Center Dr • 800-303-7463 

push-tunica.com 

This brand-new superclub featurs fl ashing 

light shows, pulsing music from live DJs, 

trained dancers on raised platforms and 

huge screens displaying every detail of the 

raucous spectacle. 


OXFORD, MI 

75 miles southeast of Tunica 

oxfordcvb.com 

Home to the University of Mississippi, 

this graceful Southern town holds a number 

of bookshops and eateries, hosts a blues 

festival and was part of the inspiration for 

William Faulkner’s fi ctional county 

of Yoknapatawpha. 

FUN FACT! 

Seventy percent of the hotel rooms in the 

Tunica area have been remodeled in the last 

two years. 

Washington, DC 

DULLES/REAGAN 

— Karen Ott Mayer — Tony Ware 

TheFloridaYouExpect 

&SoMuchMore! 

For more information on Tampa Bay and 

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GO SHOP 

WELL BUILT 

1541 14th St NW • 202-299-0597 

wellbuiltspace.com 

This modern showroom lines its concrete fl oor 

with minimalist furniture and decorations that 

make use of recycled, locally sourced and conscientiously 

manufactured materials. Energy 

effi ciency is built into many products. 

SOM RECORDS 

1843 14th St NW • 202-328-3345 

somrecordsdc.com 

Digital downloads are admittedly convenient, 

but traditional media like vinyl have certain 

advantages (higher fi delity, cool quotient). The 

DJ owner of this shop collects used, rare and 

imported albums of every genre. 

UNITED STATES MINT SALES COUNTER 

801 Ninth St, NW • 202-354-680 

usmint.gov/mint_tours 

This gift shop in the lobby of the US Mint 

headquarters stocks annual coins, state 

quarters, collector maps and medals. 

ALAMO FLAG COMPANY 

50 Massachusetts Ave NE • 202-842-3524 

alamofl ag.com 

Whether you’re celebrating Independence 

Day, Bastille Day, your favorite branch of the 

military or your home state, this store has a 

fl ag you can use to display your pride to the 

entire neighborhood. 

GO SEE 

NATIONAL CRYPTOLOGIC MUSEUM 

9900 Colony Seven Rd, Fort Meade 

301-688-5849 

nsa.gov 

Delve into the National Security Agency’s history 

at this free intelligence museum/declassifi ed 

documents library. Oral histories of wartime 

ciphers are included in the many displays. 

THE MARY LIVINGSTON RIPLEY GARDEN 

Jefferson and Seventh sts • 202-633-2220 

gardens.si.edu 

A verdant oasis tucked between the Smithsonian 

Arts and Industries Building and Hirshhorn 

Museum, this garden blooms with seasonal 

fl owers in raised, multi-tiered fl ower beds and 

hanging baskets. 

ALBERT EINSTEIN MEMORIAL 

At National Academy of Sciences 

500 Fifth St, NW • 202-334-2000 

nationalacademies.org 

In a 12-foot bronze memorial in the southwest 

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corner of the National Academy of Sciences 

grounds, the late, great mathematician is holding 

equations and sitting atop a 28-foot map 

of the solar system. 

SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL 

AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM 

Independence Ave SW and Sixth St SW 

202-633-2214 

nasm.si.edu 

The imagination takes off here, home to hundreds 

of historic artifacts relating to aviation 

and space fl ight. The Wright 1903 Flyer and a 

lunar rock sample (touch it!) are must-sees. 

HUNTLEY MEADOWS PARK 

3701 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria 

703-768-2525 

fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntley 

This protected patch of freshwater wetlands in 

Hybla Valley is a popular birdwatching place 

as well as a likely place to spot beavers, frogs 

and turtles. Trails, a boardwalk and observation 

platforms offer multiple vantage points. 

GO EAT 

DOLCEZZA 

1704 Connecticut Ave NW • 202-333-4646 

dolcezzagelato.com 

This sunny artisanal gelateria uses local ingredients 

to make creamy treats in such unusual 

fl avors as strawberry tarragon, avocado-honey-orange 

and lemon-cardamom-ricotta. $ 

THE CEREAL BOWL 

3420 Connecticut Ave NW • 202-244-4492 

thecerealbowl.com 

This cereal bar is structured like an ice 

cream shop, only instead of fi lling your bowl 

with vanilla or chocolate, you start with 

Cookie Crisp. $ 

THE LIBERTY TREE 

1016 H Street NE • 202-396-8733 

libertytreedc.com 

In this patriotic restaurant, the vibe is homey 

and unfussy, and the Mid-Atlantic comfort food 

is affordable. Regulars recommend making a 

meal of the small plates or following appetizers 

with crispy brick-oven pizza. $$ 

SUSHI ROCK 

1900 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA 

571-312-8027 

sushirockdc.com 

Forget power lunches. The new dining trend— 

at least at this pleather and zebra-print sushi 

bar—is power chords. DJs play hard rock while 

you eat fusion rolls (like the Dream On roll, 

with bacon, kimchi and sundried tomato). $$$ 


BISTRO PROVENCE 

4933 Fairmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 

301-656-7373 

bistroprovence.org 

James Beard-recognized chef Yannick Cam 

serves upscale French cuisine, such as baby 

squid, grilled sea scallops and roasted veal, in 

this unassuming two-story bistro. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

SIDEBAR 

8081 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 

301-565-9700 

With vinyl banquettes, a well-weathered bar 

and a turntable with boxes of LPs for patrons to 

spin, this intimate bar is a natural for retro fans. 

STAR AND SHAMROCK 

1341 H St NE • 202-388-3833 

starandshamrock.com 

If you like your matzoh balls with a pint of Guinness, 

then you’ll want to visit this combination 

Irish and Jewish tavern. Order a Harp and a hot 

pastrami sandwich, then relax under the carved 

oak clovers and Stars of David. 

BUDDHA BAR 

455 Massachusetts Ave NW • 202-337-5555 

buddhabardc.com 

This lavish restaurant and lounge offers pan- 

Asian cuisine and downtempo electronic music 

beneath a 22-foot-high ceiling and an 18-foottall 

Indonesian Buddha statue. Order the 

Ying Coco Yang, smooth gin infused with rich 

coconut cream, chilies and fresh lime juice. 

BIERGARTEN HAUS 

1355 H St NE • 202-388-4053 

biergartenhaus.com 

Opened just in time for the World Cup, this 

cobblestone courtyard updates the German 

drinking tradition (liter steins, polka music) with 

an interior bar paneled with fl atscreen TVs. 


THE NATURAL BRIDGE 

202 miles southwest of the US Capitol 

15 Appledore Ln, Natural Bridge, VA 

800-533-1410 

naturalbridgeva.com 

This 20-story-high, naturally occurring arch was 

carved from the surrounding limestone by Cedar 

Creek. See why it’s inspired locals—from Native 

Americans to colonial settlers—for centuries. 

FUN FACT! 

The District of Columbia was named after 

explorer Christopher Columbus. 

West Palm Beach 

FLORIDA 

— Jeff Fleet 

GO SHOP 

ARHAUS FURNITURE 

11385 Legacy Ave, Palm Beach Gardens 

561-775-6223 

arhaus.com 

One of only two Southern locations of a 

chain of furniture stores, this shop carries 

artsy, yet functional hardwood housewares 

complemented with stone and fabric accents. 

JUNO SURF SHOP 

13961 US Hwy 1, Juno Beach • 561-626-3569 

junosurfshop.com 

This family-owned surf shop—open since 

1964—stocks the latest surfboards, 

skimboards, surfwear and accessories. 

And you won’t fi nd many people more 

knowledgeable about weather and local surf 

conditions than the staff. 

PAWS ON THE AVENUE 

525 Lake Ave, Lake Worth • 561-588-6533 

pawsontheavenue.com 

Have a pet with special dietary needs? This 

shop carries raw, natural and holistic food for 

animals as well as gourmet baked pet snacks 

to bring home. 

GO SEE 

BOOMERS! 

3100 Airport Rd, Boca Raton • 561-347-1888 

boomersparks.com 

Indoor-outdoor play parks are hugely 

popular with families throughout Florida. 

This one offers go-karts, bumper boats, laser 

tag, mini bowling, mini golf and arcade and 

skill games. 

BON FESTIVAL 

At Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens 

4000 Morikami Park Rd, Delray Beach 

561-495-0233 

morikami.org 

What’s traditionally a three-day event has 

been packed into one day. Expect taiko 

(Japanese for “drum”) performances and 

traditional folk dancing. At sunset, the pond is 

lit by a fl otilla of lanterns in preparation for the 

special fi reworks display. Aug. 14. 

SANDOWAY HOUSE 

142 S Ocean Blvd, Delray Beach 

561-274-7263 

sandowayhouse.com 

A main feature of this exceptional nature 

center—which is located in a historic 

beachfront home—is the Ann & Albert Becker 

Shell Collection. The impressive collection 

includes 10,000 shells from around the world. 

Daily Scheduled Segway Safaris 

DC - Annapolis - Baltimore - Gettysburg 

1 hour $45 2 hour $70 

For Reservations Call 

1-800-734-7393 

www.segsinthecity.com

GO EAT 

CABO FLATS CANTINA & TEQUILA BAR 

11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave, Palm Beach 

Gardens • 561-624-0024 

cabofl ats.com 

Although the tacos and burritos are excellent, 

the food isn’t the only draw at this Mexican 

joint: It offers more than 70 tequilas and 

interactive “eatertainment”—mashups of DJed 

music and cult comedies on a video wall. $$ 

WILD OLIVES CAFE BY TODD ENGLISH 

477 S Rosemary Ave #169 • 561-832-7771 

toddenglish.com 

New to CityPlace, this outpost from Chef 

English is more casual and funky than his NYC 

restaurant, Olives. It serves an assortment of 

panini, fl atbreads and pastas. $$$ 

ABE & LOUIE’S 

2200 W Glades Rd, Boca Raton •561-447-0024 

abeandlouies.com 

This steakhouse serves amazing beef, but for 

those not content to eat their meat plain, it 

also offers weekly specials like the Carpetbagger 

Steak, which is stuffed with oysters. $$$$ 

GO PARTY 

HOOKAH ME UP! 

314 S Dixie Hwy • 561-401-3389 

hookahmeuponline.com 

If your bar style is laidback, you’ll love this 

spot. There are 50 shishas and hookahs in a 

relaxing café-like space. 

MONARCHY NIGHTCLUB 

221 Clematis St #201 • 561-835-6661 

monarchynightclub.com 

This dance club is bumping with electronic 

music from Thursday to Saturday nights. DJ 

Roland, Robbie Rivera and DJ Skribble have 

been known to stop by and rev up the crowd. 


STUART WATERFRONT 

40 miles north of West Palm Beach 

historicdowntownstuart.com 

Voted “Most Beautiful City” by the 

environmental nonprofi t America In Bloom in 

2008, Stuart offers a stage, fi shing pier and 

boardwalk by the water’s edge, plus a museum 

and theater a short distance away. 

FUN FACT! 

The 126-room Mar-A-Lago Club is the former 

home of Marjorie Merriweather Post, heir to 

the Post cereal fortune. 

White Plains 

NEW YORK 

GO SHOP 

THE VORACIOUS READER 

1997 Palmer Ave, Larchmont • 914-630-4581 

thevoraciousreader.com 

This beloved bookstore for kids sparks a lifetime 

love of reading with events like a young 

critics club, in which kids ages 8 to 12 read 

and review publishers’ copies of new books. 

GO SEE 

PLAYLAND AMUSEMENT PARK 

Playland Pkwy, Rye • 914-840-5087 

ryeplayland.org 

It’s a bumpy ride on this seaside National Historic 

Landmark’s 1929 Dragon Coaster, but well 

worth it. For the faint of heart, there’s a 1915 

Grand Carousel as well as modern rides. Summer 

Wednesdays and Fridays feature fi reworks. 

GO EAT 

EMMA’S ALE HOUSE 

68 Gedney Way • 914-683-3662 

emmasalehouse.com 

Known throughout town for gourmet comfort 

food, including a “burger bar” that offers 

toppings like fried eggs, chili and avocados, 

this pub can make you feel good about eating 

out: It’s certifi ed environmentally friendly by 

the Green Restaurant Association. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

RON BLACKS 

181 Mamaroneck Ave • 914-358-5811 

ronblacks.com 

Decorated with antique clocks and featuring 

40 international beers on draft, this pub is 

popular among beer lovers looking for a new 

favorite brew. 


MYSTIC AQUARIUM 

& INSTITUTE FOR EXPLORATION 

108 miles northeast of White Plains 

55 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, CT • 860-572-5955 

mysticaquarium.org 

At this renowned aquarium and research 

institute, you can learn about penguins, 

beluga whales and shipwrecks as well as 

methods used in ocean exploration. 

FUN FACT! 

According to a 2009 study from Mercer, White 

Plains is the third most expensive American 

city in which to live, after New York City and 

Los Angeles. 

Wichita 

KANSAS 

— Kristin Gorski — Sarah McIntosh 

GO SHOP 

COCOA DOLCE 

2132 N Rock Rd • 316-866-2906 

cocoadolce.com 

After realizing that she was only really happy 

when making chocolates over the holidays, 

former saleswoman Beth Tully founded this 

artisan chocolate shop. Delicate truffl es come 

in fl avors like gray salt caramel, Mayan (with 

honey, cinnamon and chile) and jasmine tea. 

GO SEE 

KEEPER OF THE PLAINS PLAZA 

650 N Seneca St • no phone 

It’s hard to miss this 44-foot-tall statute of an 

Indian warrior in the heart of Wichita, especially 

now that it stands on a huge pedestal 

and is surrounded by a snazzy “Ring of Fire” 

each night. Visit the nearby All-American 

Indian Center, then enjoy the light show. 

GO EAT 

LA CHINITAS 

1451 N Broadway • 316-267-1552 

Be careful not to fi ll up on the homemade 

chips at this authentic Mexican restaurant: 

The pork, chicken and beef Monterrey specials 

(with refried beans and salad on a tostada) are 

huge. End your meal with a warm sopapilla 

(fried pastry) dipped in honey. $ 

GO PARTY 

RAIN CAFÉ AND LOUNGE 

518 E Douglas St • 316-261-9000 

raincafeandlounge.com 

Patrons visiting this trendy lounge can watch 

music videos on big screens, drink two-for-one 

house martinis (on Fridays), snack on hummus 

and sandwiches or move to DJed music on the 

dance fl oor. 


LEAVENWORTH, KS 

203 miles northeast of Wichita 

lvks.org 

Kansas’ fi rst city was established in 1854, 

and features a historic downtown with beautiful 

houses and antique shops. Make sure to visit 

the Carroll Mansion, which has ornate woodwork 

and stained glass from the late 1800s. 

FUN FACT! 

Kansas-based Harvey Houses are believed to 

be the fi rst restaurant chain. They served food 

to railroad travelers beginning in 1876. 

15 Things to do in Delray Beach for the Summer. 

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TERMINALS Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) 

North Terminal 

AirTran MARTA 

Ticket Counter 

MARTA 

Station 

Train to 

Rental Car Facility 

*Starting Nov. 10, 2009 

8 

Baggage 

Service 

Offices 


7 

6 

5 

4 

3 

Sky Caps 

at Curb 

South Terminal 

* 

2 

1 

Ticket 

Counters 

31 - 45 

North 

Terminal 

Checkpoint 

T 

Main 

Terminal 

Checkpoint 

Baltimore/Washington International 

Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) 

International 

Arrivals 

E 

14 

Flights from Cancun 

and Montego Bay 

Baggage Claim 

Lower Level 

A 


Upper Level 

B 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

A 

29 

27 

25 

23 

21 

C 

B 

International 

Arrivals 

C D E 

22 

20 

18 

16 

21 

14 

12 

10 

8 

19 

17 

15 

13 

11 

Flights from 

Cancun and 

Montego Bay 

11a 

11 

6 

4 

2 

8 

9 6 

7 

5 

1 

3 

4 

9 

7 

2 

5 

3 

1 

1a 

Milwaukee General Mitchell 

International Airport (MKE) 

24 25 

23 

22 

21 

20 

Upper Level 

Orlando International Airport (MCO) AIRWEAR 

1 2 

Ticket 

Counter 

Upper 

Level 

3 

Terminal A 

28 

Terminal B 

Sky Caps 

at Curb 

97 

96 94 92 

90 

95 93 

91 

29 

Baggage 

Claim 

Lower 

Level 

4 

7 

D 

International 

Arrivals 

Flights arriving 

from 

Montego Bay 

14 

15 

C 

AirTran Cloud 

Umbrella 

D 

An AirTran 43" double 

cover cloud design 

umbrella with an auto open, 

wood handle, and ferule; sure 

to cheer up a grey rainy day! 

Nylon sleeve. is included. 

Folds to 16" in length. 

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5 

Baggage Claim 

Lower Level 

Legend 

1 

A 


Lower Level 

4 

AirTran 

Concourse/Terminal 

Ticket Counters 

Sky Cap 

Security Checkpoint 

Mass Transit 

Car Rental 

Baggage Claim 

Concourse/Terminal 

Designation 

Customer Service 

Train 

Restrooms 

E

Seattle /Tacoma 

MORE FOR YOU 

Portland 

Boston 

Rochester 

Minneapolis/St. Paul 

Buffalo/Niagara 

Grand 

Rapids 

Flint White Plains 

Detroit 

New York (LaGuardia) 

Allentown/Bethlehem 

Akron / 

Canton 

Harrisburg Philadelphia 

Pittsburgh 

Atlantic City 

Baltimore / Washington (BWI) 

Columbus 

Dayton 

Washington, D.C. (Reagan) 

Charleston 

Washington, D.C. (Dulles) 

Richmond 

Lexington 

Newport News / Williamsburg 

Milwaukee 

Chicago 

(Midway) 

Des Moines 

Moline/Quad Cities 

Omaha 

Bloomington/Normal 

Denver 

San Francisco 

Indianapolis 

St. Louis 

Kansas City 

ROUTES 

We serve over 60 cities across the country. And everywhere we go, low fares follow. 

Wichita 

Las Vegas 

Raleigh / Durham 

Branson 

Charlotte 

Knoxville 

Asheville 

Huntsville 

Memphis 

Tunica 

Los Angeles (LAX) 

Atlanta 

* San Diego 

Phoenix 

Dallas / Ft. Worth 

Jacksonville 

Pensacola 

Gulfport/Biloxi 

New Orleans 

Orlando 

Houston (Hobby) 

Tampa 

San Antonio 

West Palm Beach 

Sarasota / Bradenton 

Ft. Myers 

Ft. Lauderdale 

Miami 

MEXICO MEXICO 

Nassau 

Key West 

Cancun 

Montego Bay 

For schedules, go to airtran.com. 

Effective November 18, 2010 

San Juan 

Routes and cities subject to change without notice. 

Some nonstop routes indicated operate seasonally and/or less than daily. 

* San Diego is served seasonally 

AirTran Airways nonstop flights 

Service provided by our partner SkyWest Airlines 

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MORE FOR YOU BEVERAGES 

Complimentary Beverages 

AirTran Airways is pleased to offer Coca-Cola products on all of our flights. Now serving Fortnum & Mason premium tea exclusively on 

AirTran flights. Visit www.fortnumandmason.com to order. 

Premium Beverages 

All Beverages complimentary in Business Class. In the main cabin, Premium Water, Milk and Juice $2. 

Water – $2 

Icelandic 

Glacial Water 

Alcoholic Beverages 

AirTran Airways is pleased to offer Anheuser-Busch products on all of our flights. 

Beer $5; Liquor, Signature Cocktails and Wine $6. 

Merlot 

Bloody Mary 

Mix 

Chardonnay 

Milk – $2 

LEMONADE 

Royal Blend, Decaf, Earl Grey 

and Jasmine Green Tea 

Nesquik Chocolate and 

Regular Milk 

Regular and 

Decaf Coffee 

We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover cards only. 

Earn double points when you use your AirTran Airways A+ Visa Card to pay for drinks on board. 

Juice – $2 

Fuze Peach Mango 

Signature Cocktails – $6 

Florida Mango 

Fuze Refresh ® Peach Mango 

mixed with Bacardi Rum — takes 

you away to a tropical paradise 

Georgia Peach 

Fuze Refresh ® Peach Mango mixed 

with Finlandia Vodka — refreshingly 

delicious

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Information for your safety and comfort 

Check-In 

AirTran Airways offers four (4) convenient 

check-in options: online, online from mobile 

web, at the ByePass kiosk in the terminals 

and at the ticket counter. We recommend 

you check in at least 90 minutes before your 

scheduled departure time. Your assistance 

will help us achieve an on-time departure. 

Disability Assistance 

AirTran Airways offers assistance to its 

customers with disabilities, including wheelchair 

assistance on the ground and in fl ight. 

Carry-On Baggage 

Customers are limited to one (1) bag per person, 

plus one (1) additional personal item, such as a 

handbag, overcoat, or wrap; camera; reasonable 

amount of reading material; laptop computer; 

briefcase; infant bag; or child-restraint seat if the 

child occupies the seat. All carry-on baggage must 

fi t completely underneath the seat in front of you 

or in an overhead compartment. Food or drink 

brought on board must be either consumed prior 

to takeoff or stowed as carry-on baggage. At 

times, the number of items allowed on board may 

be subject to space availability and government 

limitations. No carry-on item may exceed overall 

dimensions (length + width + height) of 55" and 

must remain within 17" long x 12" wide x 8.5" high to 

fi t underneath the seat. Occasionally, a customer 

may purchase an additional seat to transport an 

article not suitable for acceptance as checked or 

carry-on baggage. Please contact your AirTran 

Airways Ticket Agent for more information. 

Seatbelt 

Turbulence is the most likely threat to your 

safety aboard this fl ight. We do all we can 

to avoid turbulence; however, in the unlikely 

event of clear-air turbulence, AirTran Airways’ 

policy requires that unless you absolutely 

must leave your seat, your seatbelt should 

remain fastened about you at all times. 

Flight Deck Visits 

Visits to the fl ight deck are available while the 

aircraft is parked at the gate. Let your Flight 

Attendant know if you are interested in seeing it. 

WELCOME ABOARD 

Refreshments 

Complimentary snacks, soft drinks, juices, 

water and coffee are served on most fl ights. 

Alcoholic beverages are available at a nominal 

charge in the main cabin. Business Class 

customers receive complimentary drinks. 

Only alcoholic beverages provided by AirTran 

Airways, and served by our fl ight attendants, 

may be consumed aboard this fl ight. In 

accordance with federal law, we serve alcohol 

only to passengers who are 21 years of age 

or older, and cannot serve alcohol to anyone 

who appears to be intoxicated. All food and 

beverages furnished by AirTran Airways must 

be collected prior to takeoff and landing. 

Smoking 

Smoking is not permitted anytime while aboard an 

AirTran Airways fl ight, including in the lavatories. 

Also, federal law prohibits, and a passenger 

can be fi ned up to $2,000 for tampering with, 

disabling, or destroying an aircraft lavatory 

smoke detector. Thank you for your compliance 

and helping to keep our planes smoke-free. 

Electronic Devices 

We ask your cooperation in turning off and 

stowing all portable electronic devices when 

directed to do so by a fl ight attendant. We ask 

that you discontinue use of your cellular phone, 

pager and personal digital assistant (PDA) 

with transmitting devices once the forward 

cabin door is closed. All portable electronic 

devices must remain off during taxi, takeoff 

and landing. We must ask that you never use 

the following during fl ight: cellular phones, 

two-way pagers, radios (AM/FM, VHF or 

satellite), TV sets, remote-controlled games 

or toys, cordless computer mice, GPS, and 

commercial television cameras. These 

devices emit signals that may interfere with 

the aircraft’s communication and navigation 

systems, triggering a warning and creating 

possible inconvenience for all passengers. 

Suitable devices such as laptop computers, 

PDAs without transmitting devices, audiotape 

and CD players, hand-held electronic games, 

shavers, cameras and calculators may be 

used when directed by a Crew Member. 

Crew Interference 

Please be advised that interference with 

a Crew Member’s duties is a violation 

of federal law. An incident report may 

be fi led with the FAA regarding a 

passenger’s behavior. Under federal law, 

no person may assault, threaten, intimidate 

or interfere with a Crew Member in the 

performance of his/her duties aboard 

an aircraft. Crew interference may result 

in a fi ne of up to $10,000, imprisonment 

or both for violating federal law. 

Security 

Passengers should refrain from carrying 

packages or articles belonging to someone else, 

and your baggage should be in your sight at all 

times when not in the custody of AirTran Airways. 

Hazardous Materials 

Many common items used every day in the 

home or workplace may seem harmless, but, 

when transported by air, can be very dangerous. 

In fl ight, variations in temperature and pressure 

can cause items to leak, generate toxic fumes or 

start a fi re. For this reason, hazardous materials 

are prohibited in luggage or from being carried 

on board, and federal law requires you to 

declare them. Violators may be subject to a 

civil penalty of up to $25,000 for each violation 

and, in appropriate cases, a criminal penalty of 

up to $500,000 and/or imprisonment of up to 

fi ve (5) years. Certain exceptions for personal 

care, medical needs, sporting equipment 

and items to support physically challenged 

passengers are acceptable. If you are unsure 

whether the item you wish to pack in your 

luggage or ship by air is hazardous, pick up a 

brochure located at the ticket counter, contact 

your airline representative or visit our website. 

Customer Relations 

We would like to hear your comments. 

Please contact us via e-mail by visiting 

airtran.com and following the “contact 

us” link near the bottom of the page. 

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