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Where to Stay, Explore, & Eat: Weekend in Oakland Travel Guide

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  Oakland   is a city in the state of California in the United States. It is a major port city in the West Coast of the United States. Incorporated in 1852, it serves as a major transportation hub and trade center for the entire region. Historically an agricultural area owing to its fertile lands, Oakland grew into a major industrial city in the 20th century. It has since grown into one of the most desired tourist locations in the country. Oakland is a city with a significant art scene, even claiming to have the highest concentration of artists per capita in a US city. Here are some of the top places to visit in  Oakland Lake Merritt Jack London Square Oakland Museum of California Children’s Fairyland Redwood Regional Park Oakland Zoo Dining & Shopping in Rockridge & Temescal Morcom (Oakland) Rose Garden Chabot Space and Science Center Lake Temescal Recreation Area Things to do in  Oakland Party like a local at First Fridays Detour down an alluring alley See a show and ogle the

Norfolk, VA Visitors Guide

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  Norfolk  is a city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. It is the second most populous city in the state and is considered the historic, urban, financial, and cultural center of the region. The city is home to the largest Navy base in the world and is headquarters to several national and international transport and logistics corporations. The number of waterways in and around the city makes Norfolk one of the most attractive cities in the region. Norfolk is home to several museums and performing arts companies. Among the city’s more popular sites of interest is the Chrysler Museum of Art, Nauticus, the General Douglas MacArthur Memorial, and the Hermitage Foundation Museum. Here are some of the top places to visit in  Norfolk Chrysler Museum of Art The USS Wisconsin The Moses Myers House Norfolk Botanical Garden Hunter House Victorian Museum The Virginia Zoo Nauticus National Maritime Center Naval Station Norfolk General Douglas MacArthur Memorial Wells Theater Thing

A Tour Guide to Palm Beach, Florida

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Palm Beach  is a town in the state of Florida in the United States. It is the easternmost town in the state. Originally established as a resort town, Palm Beach has an interesting history. Palm Beach is an ideal resort town owing to its tropical weather and sunshine throughout the year. Palm Beach hosts a variety of Attractions, including Breakers Hotel, Four Arts Gardens, Mar A Lago, Whitehall (the Flagler Museum) Pan’s Garden (Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach) Worth Avenue, and the Big Kapok Tree on the property of the Royal Poinciana Chapel near Flagler Museum, and many others. Palm Beach’s population is a mix of various ethnicities and races. Here are some of the top places to visit in  Palm Beach Morikami Park Raymond f. Kravis Palm Beach Zoo Morikami Museum and Japanese garden South Florida science museum Norton Museum of art Mounts botanical garden Lion country safari Things to do in  Palm Beach Enjoy a True Urban Center at CityPlace See the Big Cats at Panther Ridge Get a

A Comprehensive Guide to Myrtle Beach

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  Myrtle Beach  is a city on the east coast of the state of South Carolina in the United States. It is one of the major centers for tourism in the United States owing to the city’s warm sub-tropical climate and extensive beaches. Although the city proper is quite small, the metropolitan area around Myrtle Beach has a population in excess of 465,000. As expected, tourism is the major driver of the industry. While the long stretch of beach known as the Grand Strand draws large crowds every year to its many tourist attractions and beach resorts, the city also hosts a variety of conventions and events annually. Here are some of the top places to visit in  Myrtle Beach Myrtle Beach Ripley’s Aquarium WonderWorks Myrtle Beach Pirates Voyage SkyWheel Broadway at the Beach Brookgreen Gardens Family Kingdom Amusement Park Warbird Park Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Things to do in  Myrtle Beach Visit Myrtle Waves Water Park Enjoy NASCAR Racing Experience at Myrtle Beach Speedway Try the New Wave Wa

Treat Yourself in Portland Oregon

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  Portland  is the largest city in the state of Oregon in the United States. Incorporated in 1851, Portland is recognised as one of the most environmentally conscious cities in the world owing to its public transportation networks and efficient land use planning. Portland has been named “The City of Roses” due to its abundance of well-maintained rose gardens. Portland has an active fun loving culture. Its unofficial slogan “Keep Portland Weird” is emphasised by the large number of independent microbreweries, micro-distilleries, and food carts that adorn the city. Its diverse array of internationally renowned artists and arts organisations has found it ranked as one of the best cities in the United States for arts. Here are some of the top places to visit in  Portland Oregon Convention Center Oaks Park Mill Ends Park Forest Park Lan Su Chinese Garden Oregon Zoo Oregon Museum Of Science And Industry Portland Art Museum Hollywood Theatre Portland Japanese Garden Things to do in  Portland

Backpacking Guatemala Travel Guide

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  Guatemala City   is the capital of the Republic of Guatemala. It is the largest city in the country, as well as the Central American region. With a history that goes back all the way to the Mayan city of Kaminaljuyu over 3,300 years ago, Guatemala City has grown into the important center of commerce, government, the economy, and culture of Guatemala. The city is also the main transportation hub of the country. Guatemala City is home to a wide variety of restaurants, hotels, and shops, making it one of the   best tourist destinations   in the region. These are complemented by the city’s many art galleries, theatres, sports venues, and museums providing myriad cultural offerings. Here are some of the top places to visit in  Guatemala City Mayan Ruins of Tikal Antigua Guatemala Lake Atitlán (Lago de Atitlán) Chichicastenango Market Quetzaltenango Monterrico and the Biotopo Monterrico-Hawaii (Nature Reserve) Pacaya Volcano, Antigua Livingston on the Caribbean Coast Museo Ixchel del Traje