Even though the auto industry has fallen on hard times, Detroit is still home to many unique tourist attractions, including the Diego Rivera murals at the Institute of Arts.
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The grayness associated with Detroit is completely unjustified when looking at this strip on Michigan Avenue in Corktown. This neighborhood has been intact since the 1850’s and is famous for the colorful facades.
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Detroit has many fascinating structures, including the colorful tile and Tiffany clock located in the lobby of Detroit’s Guardian Building, which highlights 1920’s architecture.
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Napa Valley may be the most recognizable name in terms of wine regions, but the Santa Ynez, also located in California, is growing in popularity.
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Deadwood, South Dakota, may be a tourist trap, but it’s solid old villages make it a must-visit locale.
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Apart from the old-time feel of Deadwood, South Dakota features Rapid City and The Alley, which is a public art project which inspires graffiti
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There’s nothing like enjoying the Charles River by setting sail from the MIT boathouse in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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I.D. Please…Los Angeles’ Library Bar is one of a few very grown-up drinking establishments in the L.A. nightlife.
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Flower Street in Downtown L.A. features some massive skyscrapers as well as smaller structures.
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Renting a car is the way to go when traveling nowadays, especially considering how low gas prices are.
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In early October, heavy snow blankets the roads and trees in Yellowstone National Park.
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Run as a city park, Colorado Springs’ “Garden of the Gods” is one of the most beautiful sites in the early morning.
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With the structure intact, Downtown Pueblo, Colorado is a direct link to the heritage of the small factory town.
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One of the many homes in the South Pueblo Historic District, overlooking the downtown area of Pueblo, Colorado.
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Some of the best pubs and cafes you will ever go to make Pennsylvania’s Brandywine Valley worth the drive from NYC.
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Talula’s Cafe is one of Brandywine Valley’s best, as it draws thousands of tourists and loyalists yearly.
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San Francisco’s Tomo Hotel is designed in traditional Japanese fashion, and is a fun/cheap alternative to other Bay Area hotels.