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The Deeds Carillon Tower landmark in Dayton, Ohio is a 151-foot structure with 57 bells located inside the Carillon Historical Park. One of Dayton’s best-known landmarks, Deeds Carillon plays daily automated musical selections. The park’s internationally acclaimed carillonneur also plays original concerts throughout the year. The tower was a gift…
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The National African-American Museum and Cultural Center is located next to Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. It is a small museum mission that showcases the stories of African Americans from their African origins to the current day. When I visited the museum, the main gallery area was closed and…
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Let me put this review rating first: 3 stars. While the lanterns were colorful and bright, I expected more from the Chinese Lantern Festival in Albuquerque New Mexico. For a $15 entrance fee, the event promises an experience of light sculptures and exciting cultural performances. I was greeted with a…
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I cannot count the number of times I went fishing at Oakwood Lakes State Park in Brookings, South Dakota. Among all the fishing locations my friends and I have tried, the Oakwood Lakes State Park almost always would give us the most and best fish catch. Early in the morning,…
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If the Dripping Springs Natural Area, which is on the west side of the Organ Mountains captivates you, the east side is just equally captivating. There you’d find the Aguirre Spring Campground, a national recreational area that is settled below the slopes of the majestic Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument….
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Are cannibals real? The Cannibals Museum in San Diego, California is part of the bigger Museum of Man. Since the word “Cannibals” intrigued me, I paid for the extra museum fee (which you will be asked when you pay for the entrance to the Museum of Man). My expectations were…
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There is no denying that the San Diego Museum of Art is a gem inside Balboa Park. There is no denying as well that the Timken Museum of Art in Balboa Park’s Plaza de Panama is a little shining jewel on its own. In fact, I found rare collections at…
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There seems to be more people interested in taking photos of the Kissing Statue than the ships at the Maritime Museum in San Diego. I cannot blame them. The Kissing Statue is indeed an eye-catcher for anyone taking a stroll along San Diego’s seaport. The giant statue was sculpted by…
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