Created in 1886, the Concord Museum serves as a highly popular center of cultural enjoyment for the region and also as a gateway to the town of Concord for visitors from around the world. This is the "one place where all of Concord’s remarkable past is brought to life," all through an inspiring collection of…
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Kualoa Ranch
Kualoa Ranch A 4,000-acre nature preserve on the windy coast of Oahu, Kualoa Ranch is instantly recognizable. More than just scenic beauty, however, Kualoa Ranch is also the prime destination for guided tours, ziplining through the Hawaii landscape, horseback riding through the valleys, ATV tours, and better still, movie tours. Many famous Hollywood movies have…
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Walden Pond
Welcome to Walden Pond, the famed temporary home of Henry David Thoreau as well as the birthplace of modern conservation. This gorgeous protected pond is nestled in mostly undeveloped woods that total to an impressive 2,680 acres. Henry David Thoreau lived here from 1845 to 1847, a small amount of time that provided a great…
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Literary Tour of Boston
Get ready for one of the most literary educational and genuinely fun tours in Boston, the Boston by Foot Literary Landmarks tour. Boston by Foot aims to promote public awareness and appreciation of history and heritage and does so quite nicely with this tour. Inspired by the mid-19th century nickname given to the city of Boston,…
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Waimea Canyon
Waimea Canyon [caption id="attachment_32040" align="alignright" width="200"] Waimea Canyon Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] Otherwise known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, Waimea Canyon is the indulgent beauty of Kauai island with deep crevasses draped in rainbows of flora, canyon reaches and ravines colored like vibrant emeralds, deep rubies, and all under the cerulean sky. The canyon…
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Boston Public Library
Established in 1848, the Boston Public Library was the first large, free municipal library in the United States, today it stands as the second largest library in the nation after the Library of Congress. This library holds an astounding 23 million items so hold onto your hats bookworms and be sure to wear your walking shoes…
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Mauna Kea
Mauna Kea [caption id="attachment_32018" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Mauna Kea Observation Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] Standing as the highest peak in the state of Hawaii, Mauna Kea is a dormant volcano reaching over 4,200 meters into the cloud-filled heavens draped loftily above the tropical archipelago. The peak is a popular destination for hikers, stargazers, and astronomers as it…
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Budget Busting Travel Mistakes to Avoid
People make mistakes all the time, especially when they're out of their element in a new place. Travel mistakes can cost you big money and when you're on a budget, namely a small student's budget, that can mean cutting a trip short or living on ramen for another three months. There are ways around the…
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Pacific Aviation Museum
Pacific Aviation Museum Located on Ford Island in the middle of Pearl Harbor, the Pacific Aviation Museum is dedicated to creating an authentic, educational attraction honoring those who fought in the Pacific Theater during WWII and who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor. With several hangars of restored aircraft and galleries of artifacts and stories,…
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Honolulu Zoo
Honolulu Zoo [caption id="attachment_26116" align="alignright" width="425"] Flamingo at Zoo Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] In the beautiful capital city of Honolulu in lovely Queen Kapiolani Park, the Honolulu Zoo is an enchanted wonderland in a tropical vista. The state may be known for its natural scenic beauty but it also plays home to a wonderful zoological park.…
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