15 Best Things to Do in Aurora (CO)

Cherry Creek State Park

Joined at the hip to the famed Mile-High City, Aurora (Colorado),  forms one third of the colossal Metro Denver area; a sprawling metropolitan hub that totals more than two million locals in all. However, unlike its near neighbors of Denver and Lakewood, Aurora has done well to retain something of its small town character, balancing …

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15 Best Things to Do in Corpus Christi (Texas)

Corpus Christi Harbor Bridge

Straddling its very own bay on the Gulf Coast of southern Texas, the city of Corpus Christi began life as humble outpost in the midst of no man’s land between the continental United States and Mexico to the south. Battles were fought and won on its peripheries, while Corpus itself grew and grew into one …

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55 Best Things to Do in Orlando (Florida)

In 1965, Walt Disney designated Orlando as the location for his second theme park. This decision forever transformed the landscape of this rural city in subtropical Central Florida. Once dominated by ranches, cypress swamps, and citrus groves, Orlando now sprawls with an epic array of theme parks, golf courses, malls, hotels, and entertainment facilities. There …

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15 Best Things to Do in Pasadena (TX)

Armand Bayou Nature Center

In a handy neck of the woods between Houston and the North Barrier Coast, Pasadena (Texas) is close to the big bay-side landmarks like the Johnson Space Center and San Jacinto Battleground, but also a quick ride from Houston’s downtown and museums. Pasadena is one for people who can see the beauty in heavy industry, …

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15 Best Things to Do in Macon (GA)

Cherry Trees in Macon

Macon is one of those cities that keeps alive the architectural splendour of the Old South. Ever hospitable, the city has one of the south’s largest and most beautiful collections of antebellum churches and homes. Take your time to walk the city streets adorned by thousands of cherry trees, snapping the old brick buildings that …

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15 Best Things to Do in Hayward (CA)

Garin Regional Park

Hayward, California, is an affordable and convenient base that lets you explore every nook of the Bay Area with ease. You’re close to the water here on the East Bay and the Hayward Hills behind the city offer a clear panorama that captures San Francisco, Fremont, Silicon Valley and Oakland with one memorable view. The …

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15 Best Things to Do in Springfield (MA)

Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden

Educated, progressive, safe and awash with parkland, Springfield (Massachusetts) is a city shooting up the lists of America’s favourite places to live. Springfield often describes itself as the “City of Firsts” for its many innovations, the big ones being motorcycles and basketball. To recognise its origins the Basketball Hall of Fame is located in Springfield …

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15 Best Things to Do in Henderson (NV)

Clark County Heritage Museum

Clinging to the southern edge of the fabled World Capital of Gambling, the city of Henderson has garnered a reputation as something of a more laid-back, suburban alternative to Sin City and the lights of the Vegas Strip. Its neighborhoods sit nestled between the rocky rises and towering hoodoos of the River Mountains and Sloan …

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15 Best Things to Do in Tampa (FL)

Tampa, Florida

During my visit to Tampa, a city nestled along the dolphin-filled waters of Tampa Bay on the Gulf of Mexico coast, I was captivated by its enchanting blend of history, vibrant Floridian culture, and modern attractions. The city’s sprawling expanse once belonged to the Seminole Indians, adding to its rich heritage. As I ventured towards …

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15 Best Things to Do in Lincoln (NE)

Nebraska State Capitol

Standing tall on the prairie, Lincoln is one of the great capitols of the American plains. Just 200 years ago, this eastern fringe of what’s now considered the American Midwest was still a land of swaying buffalo grass, roaring buffalo herds and Pawnee Indian settlements, engulfed by the territories of the Great Sioux. Intrepidly came …

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