Travel
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On the road: Christkindlmarket ramps up the GermanNov 23, 2013 5:00 am - Chicago JW puts you in the black Whether you're shopping in the city, have out-of-town guests who would be better served elsewhere, or just need to get out of ...
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Loud cellphone talkers next bane of air travelers?Nov 22, 2013 8:35 am - NEW YORK — Airline passengers have already been stripped of their legroom, hot meals and personal space. Now, they might also lose their silence. The Federal Communicati...
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Go for the food: Walker's Point in MilwaukeeNov 22, 2013 4:30 am - MILWAUKEE — Drive south from downtown Milwaukee into the Walker's Point neighborhood and the dimly lit streets and empty buildings will make you feel like you should kee...
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London exhibit features fashionista Isabella BlowNov 20, 2013 4:45 am - LONDON — She wore everything from a crystal-studded lobster to a tall ship made of feathers on her head, and chose a purple medieval robe for her wedding dress. Long bef...
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Small-batch bourbon revival in downtown LouisvilleNov 18, 2013 6:00 am - LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The maker of Evan Williams bourbon has uncorked a new attraction, opening a craft distillery just steps from where the whiskey pioneer who inspired the...
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Tales (and horror stories) from pet-friendly innsNov 18, 2013 5:00 am - If you travel with your dog and prefer small inns and B&Bs over chain hotels, it can be frustrating that so few allow pets. If you listen to some innkeepers' stories, th...
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Michigan towns lure suburbanites with promise of relaxationNov 17, 2013 5:00 am - Harbor Country, as it is known just across the Indiana border into southwest Michigan, is only about 90 minutes away from Chicago's suburbs. But it's another mindset awa...
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Dallas sites tied to JFK's killing still resonateNov 17, 2013 5:00 am - DALLAS — A 1930s-era movie theater. A county hospital. An old brick rooming house. A bustling airport. Sites associated with the assassination of President John F. Kenne...
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Cannon from 1777 battle back ‘home’ in upstate N.Y.Nov 16, 2013 12:26 pm - STILLWATER, N.Y. — One of John Burgoyne’s cannons is finally back where the British general and his redcoats lost it more than 230 years ago: the Saratoga Battlefield, s...
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On the road: Warm up your dice for toy, game fairNov 16, 2013 5:00 am - Chicago Let the games begin! Build cities, play in tournaments, meet characters from Star Wars to Moshi Monsters and so much more at the 11th Annual Chicago Toy & Game F...