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Summer Getaway By Mike Haines Looking for some good places to go on vacation? Well I’ve got some places that can satisfy your desire to get away. Below are two getaway cities for young and old people. pic ATLANTA Atlanta, Georgia, has many things that would make you want to spend time there on a vacation away from home. Two things are that they have a professional basketball team called, the Atlanta Hawks, and a professional football team called, “the Atlanta Falcons.” It is also a very warm climate with lots of outlet shopping malls and beaches to go to and have fun. Las Vegas Las Vegas, pic Nevada, or Sin City, is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the U.S. Reasons for this might be the many shows and casinos the cities offer. Lots of tourists try to win their luck on the casino slots, or to enjoy the desert. Also Las Vegas is full of many 4 and 5 star hotels and restaurants. All of the casinos have many shows and displays that teens can enjoy since they are too young to gamble.
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