Travel
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Connect with nature at Notebaert's new outdoor exhibitJul 03, 2011 12:00 am - The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum's goal has always been to be a gateway to nature, but now it's offering visitors the chance to connect with plants and animals outside....
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On the road: St. Patty's Day comes earlyJul 03, 2011 12:00 am - Chicago St. Patty's Day part two There's no need to wait until next March to celebrate all things Irish. The 26th annual Irish American Heritage Festival celeb...
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Harley's 'Weird' exhibit appeals to more than bikersJul 03, 2011 12:00 am - MILWAUKEE — A new exhibit at the Harley-Davidson Museum is proof the Milwaukee motorcycle maker is about much more than its classic hogs. An all-leather motorcycle made ...
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Renovation finishes on Charleston City MarketJul 02, 2011 12:00 am - CHARLESTON, S.C. — A $5.5 million, 18-month facelift has given a new look to the Charleston City Market, among the oldest city markets in the nation and one of the most ...
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What to do if an airline changes your flight planJun 26, 2011 6:00 am - NEW YORK — It’s the ultimate travel bait and switch. You book a ticket on a nonstop flight but the airline cancels it a few weeks later, leaving a computer to automatica...
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Gurnee spa gives kids a taste of pamperingJun 26, 2011 1:00 am - Kids are discovering you're never too young for a little pampering. In case they need a break from all the splashing around and fun at the indoor water park at KeyLime C...
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On the road: SummerDance the night awayJun 26, 2011 12:00 am - Chicago Dancing machine Shake your groove thing, rock a grapevine or get ready for some soul stepping at the 15th annual Chicago SummerDance. The free program ...
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A robot handles the luggage at NYC hotelJun 25, 2011 6:00 am - NEW YORK — Forget the bellhop. Meet the luggage robot. It’s the first of several high-tech, sleek amenities guests encounter at the Yotel, a new hotel that aims to provi...
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Museum treasures pirate artifacts in Blackbeard exhibitJun 25, 2011 12:00 am - BEAUFORT, N.C. — The largest exhibit ever of artifacts from what's believed to be the remains of Blackbeard's flagship is opening at the North Carolina Maritime Museum, ...
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City Sightseeing app a boon for tourists, localsJun 25, 2011 12:00 am - LOS ANGELES — For many Los Angeles locals — such as myself, born and raised in the cross hairs of Hollywood — avoiding the Hollywood Walk of Fame and its throngs, celebr...