The Cultural Traveler, 2015

YOUR GUIDE TO CULTURAL & HERITAGE TRAVEL AND THE LEADING MUSEUM STORES

Vol. 7 | 2015

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New Orleans Plantation Coun-try is home to some of the most beautiful and famous

plantation homes in the country, but it is their fascinating differences that make each worthy of a visit. When you visit these ten magnificent planta-tions, you’ll hear real stories about the people who lived here—English sugar barons, Creole women, slaves and soldiers. You’ll see artifacts and touch history—from the grand ballrooms to the impoverished slave cabins. Swamp tours, mouth-watering cuisine, and a feast of festivals also weave their magic into your adventure.

Along the Great River Road Sce-nic Byway between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, this unforgettable journey offers a unique look into the past. Visit slave cabins at Evergreen Plantation or Laura: A Creole Planta-tion, where the “Tales of Br’er Rabbit”

opens soon as the Museum of the History of Slavery in Louisiana.

Go from grandeur to the great out-doors with an exhilarating tour into mysterious swamps. Knowledgeable, fearless guides will show off the wet-lands, including Louisiana alligators.

You’ll savor world-renowned Louisi-ana cuisine. From mom-and-pop local eateries to five-star fine dining, a deli-cious culinary adventure is as much of the experience as these attractions.

Festivals throughout the year offer additional opportunities to experi-ence celebrations of food, music and culture.

Wherever your journey in New Orleans Plantation Country takes you, storytellers will captivate you, and you’ll leave with your own tales to tell!

New Orleans Plantation Country: VisitNOPC.com

Plantation CountryFind Your Place in Time

originated. See the legendary alley of 300-year old oaks and talk to “the Colonel” about the War Between the States at Oak Alley Plantation. Hou-mas House Plantation and Gardens features breathtaking gardens and sumptuous dining. Destrehan Plan-tation and San Francisco Plantation provide excellent educational tours with regular crafting demonstrations. Ormond Plantation features unique West Indies architecture, Poché Plan-tation is the state’s only RV resort and St. Joseph Plantation is still a working sugar plantation. Whitney Plantation

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W e are pleased and proud to present to you the seventh annual

edition of The Cultural Traveler on behalf of our travel

partners, museums, attractions and destinations.

A special thank you to the American Alliance of Museums and

Americans for the Arts for their support of the guide. Both of these

associations are strong proponents of encouraging cultural travel and

appreciate that visitors are a mainstay in insuring the success of their

member organizations.

The Cultural Traveler is the only publication that exclusively

showcases cultural travel in the U.S. We hope you will be inspired to visit some of these destinations

featured in this guide and will make plans to experience their unique offerings in the near future. To help

you do so, we suggest that you check out the convenient Travel Planner section of the guide on pages

48–49 to discover even more about the rich travel experiences these destinations have to offer and to

design your own customized itinerary.

In addition, visit TheCulturalTraveler.com to read and/or download a copy of The Cultural Traveler

and to see the unique Cultural Traveler packages for you to experience. Also on the website, you can

conveniently search by destination and/or topic all of the cultural and heritage destinations featured in

past issues of The Cultural Traveler.

— Sheila Armstrong & Rosemary McCormick Co-Publishers/Editors, The Cultural Traveler 843-341-6392; [email protected] TheCulturalTraveler.com ShopAmericaTours.com

When we go on a journey, we connect—with the landscape we explore, the people

we meet, the food we eat, the art that inspires us and the world we see around us.

It’s the authentic connection to a community that travelers want to experience. It is

why arts and culture tourists stay an average of three nights longer at their destinations

than their traditional tourist counterparts—and that equals more dollars and increased

visitation for your community. Arts and culture organizations are a part of what connect

us all, and Americans for the Arts is the organization that champions and provides support for those

organizations. Won’t you join us on our journey to experience, celebrate, support and explore all the

truly unique arts and culture experiences America has to offer? Start at www.AmericansForTheArts.org.

— Robert L. Lynch, President & CEO Americans for the Arts

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The American Alliance of Museums is committed to championing cultural and

heritage travel. It expands horizons, encourages creativity and contributes to our

educational journey. It also encourages travelers to explore and be inspired by the

stories told by museums throughout our country.

Our museums welcome over 850 million visitors annually. (That is more than those

attending sporting events or theme parks!) The American Alliance of Museums supports

and strengthens these museums through advocacy and education. We are an essential resource to

our country’s museums from A to Z—art museums to zoos and all those who work for the success of

museums—to make a broader impact. To learn more about AAM, visit AAM-US.org.

We are proud to join with Americans for the Arts and the U.S. Cultural & Heritage Tourism

Marketing Council in presenting The Cultural Traveler. This guide serves as a rich resource of unique

and inspirational travel experiences.

— Ford W. Bell, President American Alliance of Museums

ContentsAmericans for the Arts .................. 2

New Orleans Plantations .............. 3

The Getty ...................................... 5

Vermont Byways ....................... 6–7

National Byways ....................... 8–9

St. Augustine/ St. Johns,Florida .............................. 10–11

America’s Leading MuseumStores ............................. 12 & 26

Greater Miami, Florida ................ 13

Savannah, Georgia................ 14–15

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina ................... 16–17

North Carolina ....................... 18–19

Fine Inns & Fine Wines ......... 20–21

Chicago’s North Shore, Illinois ............................... 22–23

Indianapolis Museum of Art . 24–25

The Henry Ford, Michigan........... 27

Bloomington, Minnesota ....... 28–29

Colorado Byways, Breweries &

Wineries ................................. 30

Denver, Colorado ........................ 31

Loveland, Colorado ............... 32–33

Durango, Colorado ....................... 34

Colorado Springs, Colorado ........ 35

Chickasaw Country, Oklahoma .... 36

Chicago Cruises .......................... 37

Santa Monica, California............. 37

Visit Stockton, California ............ 38

Pasadena, California ................... 39

Travel Portland, Oregon ........ 40–41

Tour Packages ...................... 42–43

Houston Convention Center District .............................. 44–45

Nevada ................................. 46–47

Travel Planner ....................... 48–50

Atlanta, Georgia .......................... 51

Visit Rochester, New York .......... 52

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Sheila Armstrong & Rosemary McCormick tour Monet’s Gardens at Giverny.

Find unique gifts for everyone on your list, from

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One of the best ways to expe-rience Vermont is to travel the roadways that hug the

mountains and meet in the valleys. These are the roads that take travel-ers through Vermont’s forests and farmland to centuries-old villages and towns that today are vibrant hubs of culture, community, com-merce and recreation.

Vermont’s 10 designated byways range in length from 14 miles to over 400 miles, and they are located throughout Vermont. Explorations can range from an afternoon or a week to an entire summer.

Whatever the mode of transporta-tion—car, motorcycle, vintage auto-mobile or bicycle—touring provides visitors with front-row access to experiencing the intersection of the land, history and community. Muse-ums, art galleries, antique and curio

Exploring Vermont’s Byways

shops pop up everywhere. Iconic Vermont dairy farms, along with small-scale farms tied to the state’s vibrant farm-to-plate scene, sell their products at roadside stands. An amazing network of state parks and trailheads to swimming holes, water-falls, hikes and valley views provide easy access to Vermont’s stunning natural features. Side excursions un-earth the sublime—top-notch music festivals and outdoor events, and the delightfully down-to-earth—church suppers, flea markets, historical so-ciety museums and vibrant library programs.

Each byway offers themed itineraries that are perfect for jumpstarting a byway exploration. Developed by people who live and work along the byways, the itineraries are like getting advice from the locals. Carving Studio and Sculpture Center

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For foodies and thirsty travelers, Chews & Brews recommends farmers markets, artisanal cheese makers, breweries, wineries and distilleries. For those inspired by the artistic and extraordinary, Arts & Culture reveals Vermont’s embrace of all things creative with galleries, museums, studios and performing arts venues. The state’s rich legacy

vacation packagesStart planning your trip today at VermontVacation.com

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of historic resources is as diverse as it is engaging. History & Heritage recommends everything from a 12,000-year-old Native American site and an operating 19th century farm museum, to explorations of the stories revealed in historic villages and towns. For physical pursuits from mild to wild, Outdoor Recreation highlights year round activities,

whether they be in snow or air, or on mountain, land or water.

Many Vermonters refer to their state as one big town—wherever they go, they know someone or have connections with the place they are visiting. Vermont is a warm and engaging place, and the byways transport visitors to the heart of things. Plan a trip soon.

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The National Scenic Byways Program is the vision of the Federal Highway Administra-

tion to “create a distinctive collection of American roads, their stories and treasured places.”

There are 150 designated byways in 46 states, designated by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation. These are based on archeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational and scenic qualities.

Byways preserve, protect, interpret and promote the intrinsic qualities and resources on America’s most treasured roads. The mission of byways is to create unique travel experiences and enhance the local quality of life.

This program is founded upon the strength of the leaders for individual Byways. It is a voluntary grassroots program. We salute these dedicated leaders for their time and commitment to preserving and nurturing these treasured corridors for the benefit of us all.

Here are just a few of the remarkable byways that represent the depth and breadth of some of America’s byways, spanning across state lines to tell the American story in their individual, intrinsic way. Click in your seat belt, roll down your window, lighten up on the gas pedal and be prepared to stop and wonder on the side roads of America.

Historic Route 66 Arizona, California, Illinois, Missouri, New Mexico, OklahomaWe begin with the Historic Route 66— where it all began. They call it the “Mother Road,” and Illinois is where it all began in 1926. This road gave birth to service stations, motels, diners, neon signs and roadside “kitsch” to entertain travelers on their journeys.

The charm, the history and the atmosphere that make up “The Mother Road” bring travelers from all over the world to experience America the way it should be experienced—down a stretch of highway where “anything goes” is literal. From the majestic skyline of Chicago to the mighty Mississippi River to the Santa Monica, California coast, you’ll discover the legendary people and places that give travelers their “kicks” on Route 66.

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Trail of the Ancients National Scenic Byway Colorado and Utah

Explore the long and intriguing occupation of the Four Corners region by Native American peoples. Travel through the archaeological heartland of America while crossing the beautiful and diverse landscapes of the Colorado Plateau. World-renowned Mesa Verde National Park, Monument Valley Tribal Park and Four Corners Monument are highlights on the trail.

Great River Road Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee, Wisconsin

Throughout history, the Mississippi River influenced many lives: the Dakota, Chippewa and Hopewell cultures; early French voyagers; A f r i c a n - A m e r i c a n s seeking freedom on the Underground Railroad; and many more. Through its charming river towns and metropolitan cities, historic sites and cultural artifacts, today’s Great River Road still links resources, people and history.

Journey Through Hallowed Ground Byway Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia

The 180-mile Journey Through Hallowed Ground byway corridor from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, to Monticello, Virginia, is “Where America Happened.” It is said that this three-state route, spanning Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia, holds more historic sites than any other in the U.S. This was an active transportation route during the Revolutionary War, a critical transition zone for the

U n d e r g r o u n d Railroad and a key battleground during the Civil War. This early corridor was the literal “roadbed” for the creation of our country and American ideals.

A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway Florida

This byway lies between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway on a narrow barrier island with breathtaking views. The environment supports a variety of wildlife, including 50 endangered species. History aficionados will enjoy touring St. Augustine, the oldest continually-occupied European settlement in the United States.

Historic Columbia River Highway Oregon

Travel to magnificent overlooks that provide views of the Columbia River and waterfalls, including Multnomah Falls. Springtime has magnificent wildflower displays, including many endemic plants. The Columbia River formed the last leg of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and was part of the early route of the Oregon Trail.

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St. Augustine is celebrating its 450th anniversary with a year of celebrations of its arts, cul-

ture and heritage that have been de-

memoration exhibition. It showcases the story of how three intertwin-ing cultures—Hispanic, African and Native American—came together to form the foundation of the Ameri-can culture and create the blended society of today’s St. Augustine. The exhibit telling the 450 years of St. Augustine’s history can be seen at the Visitor Center, April 4–October 4, 2015.

The exhibit begins with the arrival of Don Pedro Menéndez to St. Au-gustine in 1565. He brought 800 col-onists to settle the New World in the name of Spain. It was an ambitious attempt at colonization and became the foundation for the most enduring settlement in the United States.

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Onboard were Africans and His-panics. When they stepped off the ship into the first permanent colony in the United States, they became African-Americans and Hispanic-Americans. Their arrival was the be-ginning of both the African-American experience and the Latino-American experience in the New World. Native Americans were named so by Euro-peans and became this for the first time. The settlement at the Indian vil-lage of Seloy with the intermingling of Hispanics, Africans and Native Americans, was the very genesis of the American culture that character-izes our nation today. Archaeologists have confirmed the original settle-ment on the grounds of the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park. Just north of the city is Ft. Mose, the first free Black settlement in the U.S. It is now a Florida State Park.

While Jamestown Settlement, founded in 1607, and Plymouth Plantation are widely attributed as the beginnings of this nation, it was instead the Spanish Colonial settle-ment of St. Augustine and the exten-sive territory of La Florida that served as the model for subsequent colo-nial efforts by many countries. This was indeed the very foundation for the cultural and historical develop-ment of the nation. St. Augustine was the first America.

The arts scene dates back to the 19th century, when New England artists and wealthy tourists came to the area bringing their spirit of expres-sive freedom and arts appreciation. Mean-der through the St. Augustine Historic District to explore five centuries of architecture and history, with eclectic art galleries, music concerts, opera, theater, dance and celebrations year-round. Nearby, upscale Ponte Vedra is home to the PGA Tour headquarters and its regal history, as well as the unique Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. St. Augustine’s beaches offer a laidback vibe, unspoiled beaches and seafood, all with a colorful artistic flair.

VISUAL ARTSFrom modern galleries and exclusive exhibits to the designs of its

historic cathedrals, the visual arts of St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra offer an endless feast for the eyes—and the imagination.PERFORMING ARTS

Professional theater, classical concerts and a state-of-the-art performance venue, the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, all offer vibrant performances.LITERARY ARTS

Florida’s Historic Coast is a haven for authors, poets and writers. Literary events, book festivals, readings, workshops and more honor the history of the written word.FESTIVALS

From photography and arts and crafts to seafood and sunsets, there’s a festival for whatever you love about St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra and its beaches. LIVING HISTORY

Re-enactments, celebrations and interactive activities put you right in the middle of 450 years of history. Dedicated historians and re-enactors provide a glimpse of life from every era of the coast’s colorful history. MANY CULTURES

Timucuan. Spanish. French. British. African. Minorcan. Seminole. Swiss. In its 450-year history, Florida’s Historic Coast has been home to an especially diverse array of peoples—and they’ve all left their mark here. Experience the story of St. Augustine’s cultures through architecture, food, music, art, archaeology and more.

Visit St. Augustine and St. Johns County, Florida, and create your own journey at HistoricCoastCulture.com.

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America’s Leading

Museum Stores

High Museum Shop Atlanta, GeorgiaThe High Museum of Art and contemporary

designer Molly Hatch have teamed up to create an exclusive collection of products for the Museum Shop at the High. The collection is inspired by the recent Molly

Hatch acquisition Physic Garden, now on view at the High. High.org

Indianapolis Museum of Art Museum Store Indianapolis, Indiana

The IMA Museum Store features merchandise inspired by the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Browse a thoughtfully curated selection

of printed reproductions, home décor, design objects, jewelry, textiles and stationery, as well as a comprehensive selection of art-related books and museum publications. Shop online anytime at IMAMuseum.org. continued on page 26

Denver Art Museum Denver, ColoradoThe Shops at the Denver Art Museum feature artistic

products that encourage visitors to continue the creative experience at home. Delightful and innovative gifts include jewelry, home décor, textiles, notecards, art books, prints, toys, puzzles and activity kits inspired by the museum’s collection and art from around the world. DenverArtMuseum.org

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In my neighborhood, art is everywhere and inspires everything. You can fi nd it on the walls and doors. You can buy it in the galleries. You can taste it at our hip restaurants, coffee shops, and local breweries. You can even admire it at a hair salon. I’m Mali, check out my Wynwood video guide and learn about other cool neighborhoods at ItSoMiami.com

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Discover Savannah’s rich past. This city offers many historic attractions including pre-Civil

War era Mercer-Williams House, a museum honoring the World War II-era Mighty Eighth Air Force and the Juliette Gordon Low House where the Girl Scouts of America began.

Tune in to world class music. Two events, the legendary Savannah Music Fest and newer Savannah VOICE Festival, bring the finest musicians to town each year. The Music Festival is one of the most distinctive cross-genre music festivals in the world,

Rich History Natural Beauty Eclectic Architecture Romantic AmbianceSavannah

while the VOICE Festival offers opera experiences unrivaled for its talent.

Try new tastes in an old town. New restaurants are all the rage this year. Celebrity Chef Hugh Acheson added The Florence to Savannah’s thriving culinary scene which has also produced new hotspots The Collins Quarter, Pacci Italian Kitchen + Bar and The Grey. Foodies should also check out the third annual Savannah Food & Wine Festival in November for tastings, events, dinners and more.

Explore the artistic side of Savannah. Premiering in October

2015, the Jepson Center of Telfair Museums is one of three museums in the country to house the special Monet & American Impressionism exhibit. Other museums, galleries and the influence of SCAD throughout the city make Savannah an art-lover’s paradise.

Get spooked on a ghost tour. Test your bravery on a haunted ghost tour through Savannah, which has been called “America’s most haunted city.” Some of our spirits are sad, some sassy, some friendly and some scary. According to local legend, they’re all around us. VisitSavannah.com

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Hilton Head Island is a colorful island resort com-munity with a warm, relaxed attitude and unique southern charm. Its spectacular natural beauty with

sparkling blue waters, lush greenery, magnificent live oak trees and bright sun-blessed days create a rainbow of sce-

nic inspiration. The Island’s population and visitors are equally as diverse and inspi-rational, hailing from not only the 50 states, but from diverse countries around the world. It is not unusual to hear a variety of foreign languages being spo-ken on the Island today as they have been for over 450 years.

The first confirmed visitors to Hilton Head Island were actually international visitors from Spain. In 1521, Fran-cisco Cordillo led a Spanish expedition to Hilton Head and initiated European contact with local tribes.

A French Connection with the Island began in 1562 when French explorer Jean Ribault representing Admiral Gaspart de Coligny, a leader in the Huguenot Protestant

Hilton HeadIsland& The Lowcountry’s Colorful Colonial Past

movement, sailed into Port Royal Sound. Today, the Is-land’s most popular park at Coligny Beach, and its retail village, Coligny, maintain that French connection for the Island. Many other names of local sites, churches and roads echo Hilton Head Island’s Spanish heritage, includ-ing Cordillo Parkway.

More than 40 years before the English settled at James-town in Virginia, the Spanish established a town and fort on the shores of Port Royal Sound in Beaufort County, S.C. Santa Elena was located on the present day military grounds at Parris Island, which is the deepest natural port in the Southeastern United States. It became the first major European settlement in 1566 and colonial capital in 1569 of what is now the United States.

Hilton Head Island’s strong English connection began in 1663 when English sea captain William Hilton explored the Carolina coast. Sailing The Adventure from Barbados into Port Royal Sound, Captain Hilton sighted the Island’s oak treed headland and promptly claimed the Island for the British crown, naming it “Hilton’s Head.”

In 1698, Hilton Head began its Irish connection when John Bayley of Ireland took title to 16,200 acres. 24 years

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later, his son appointed Alexan-der Trench to be the first real estate agent. The Island was referred to then as Trench’s Island.

One of the more inspiring chap-ters in Hilton Head Island’s history occurred over 150 years ago when hundreds of slaves began a new life of freedom there. In 1862, General Ormsby Mitchel established the town of Mitchelville. It was the first self-governed freedmen’s village in the United States.

Today, many of the descendants of West Africans who settled along the southeastern coast are preserving their culture, known as the Gullah Heritage. This culture is considered to be the purest form of African culture still alive among African Americans and represents more than a quarter million people. The Beaufort County’s Gullah Consortium and its member organizations strive to preserve this sea-island lifestyle, including its system of beliefs, customs, artforms, foodways and language practices.

To accomplish that, members of the Mitchelville Preservation Project and the entire Gullah community are working diligently to replicate and

Savor the Lowcountry is a history and culinary walking tour of Hilton Head Island’s South End. It offers tastings from some of the Island’s best dining establishments and gourmet specialty shops, spiced

with entertaining stories and interesting facts about the Island.For additional information and to book a tour:

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preserve Mitchelville and the Gullah story. To learn more about the Mitch-elville Freedom Park project and the Gullah Community of Hilton Head, visit HiltonHeadGullah.org.

To learn more about Hilton Head Island, visit HiltonHeadIsland.org.

Take a History & Culinary Walking Tour of Hilton Head Island’s South End

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Many of today’s inns cater to those discerning travelers who select to stay in an inn that offers luxurious accommodations, inviting charm and

gracious hospitality. They also want the properties they choose to include a sophisticated culinary experience paired with fine wines.

“There are many inns which offer wine experiences,” says Jay Karen, CEO of Select Registry. “These inns cater to their guests’ interest in fine wines by offering wines from their local area or from their own extensive wine cellar.”

Inns are also expanding their offerings to wine tastings, cooking classes and wine pairings with gourmet dinners. Many inns are rightfully proud of their wine cellars, some of which contain thousands of bottles. Some inns not only have an extensive wine cellar but are also on a winery property.

Whether you are looking for a total wine experience or just a total relaxing interlude that includes wine, many inns across America not only offer unique charm and hospitality, but they also have excellent wines.

Cheers!

Inn at Black Star Farms Bed & BreakfastSuttons Bay, Michigan

Black Star Farms is a unique agricultural destination that features two winery production facilities with tasting rooms, a distillery, inn and equestrian facility. The winery and distillery produce some of the most sought after and

awarded Michigan wines and spirits. The luxurious inn is the perfect place to host private special events, including weddings, cor-porate retreats and fam-ily celebrations. Casual and upscale farmstead cuisines are available seasonally at

Hearth and Vine and the inn. Nearby, visit the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, voted the “Most Beautiful Place in America” by viewers of ABC’s Good Morning America.

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The Villas at Gervasi VineyardCanton, Ohio

This Tuscan-inspired inn and gathering place is an up-scale boutique hotel in the Village of the Gervasi Estate adjacent to the Gervasi Vine-yard. Experience luxurious accommodations, casual Venetian-style dinners, food and wine pairings at the Crush House and tours of the winery. For a fun, inspiring and educa-tional experience filled with delicious food and memorable wines, take a cooking and/or wine class taught by top-notch instructors at the Cucina Culinary and Wine Education Cen-ter. This is the ultimate Tuscan experience offering a memo-rable winery experience in Northeast Ohio.

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Friends Lake InnChestertown, New York

In the midst of the Adirondacks overlooking a small, pristine lake, the Friends Lake Inn offers luxury accommodations in a rustic country setting. This charming and intimate inn has a highly acclaimed restaurant that offers innovative New-American cuisine featuring the freshest local ingredients and creative seasonal

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Gateways Inn Bed & BreakfastLenox, Massachusetts

There is a special el-egance in the Gateways Inn Bed & Breakfast. The man-sion has been converted into a timeless Berkshire B&B, in-fused with charm and hospi-tality. Visitors are pampered with luxurious guestrooms and an understated elegant dining experience in its res-taurant and lounge that offer a distinctive mixture of ambi-ance and taste for the discerning. The inn’s extensive wine list has received the Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence. It also has an outstanding selection of single malt Scotch and Italian grappa to tempt you.

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Beechwood InnClayton, Georgia

Beechwood Inn, Geor-gia’s Premier Wine Country Inn, is all about wine. Its restaurant is the only res-taurant in Northeast Geor-gia with a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for its

wine list. The inn’s Cellar is filled with unique varieties and rare wines which reflect the innkeepers’ world travels. They also make several wines from Georgia grapes. Guests can sample these at the “wine-thirty” receptions and enjoy them with the fine dining experiences of farm to table fare and monthly wine dinners in the inn’s inviting restaurant. It’s no wonder this inn is recognized for its wine expertise, gourmet offerings and warm hospitality.

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Carter House InnsEureka, California

The Carter House Inns are an enclave of three mag-nificent Victorians perched alongside Humboldt Bay in Old Town Eureka. The luxurious accommodations and

the sumptuous dining at its Restaurant 301 (considered among Northern Califor-nia’s best restaurants) sets an indulgent tone for a visit to the giant redwood forests, rugged Pacific beaches and all the won-ders of Northern Califor-nia’s Redwood Coast. The accommodations and service are outstanding. The award-winning cuisine is prepared with local organic products and fresh herbs, greens and vegetables harvested daily from the inn’s extensive gar-dens. The inn also produces its own wine under the label Carter Cellars.

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Youngberg Hill Vineyards and Inn Bed & BreakfastMcMinnville, Oregon

Oregon’s premier wine country estate and one of Wine Spectator’s favorite locations is set on a 50-acre hilltop surrounded by a 25- year-old organic vineyard.

Their passionate farmers and winemakers are thrilled to share, educate and talk wine. Their environmental respect and philosophy focus is key to how they craft their wines, care for their land and host their guests. They care for their wine and guests with this same respect and philosophy.

Centrally located in the Willamette Valley with over 100 wineries and tasting rooms within a 20-minute drive.

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About Select Registry:Select Registry is a portfolio of more than 300

premier inns, bed and breakfasts and boutique hotels throughout North America. Each property must pass an unannounced, rigorous, 200-point quality assurance inspection to earn and maintain its membership in Select Registry. No other organization goes to such lengths to ensure that travelers receive exceptional service, unique and authentic lodging, and an unforgettable experience.

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B ordering Chicago along Lake Michigan, Chicago’s North Shore is the most picturesque

region in the metropolitan Chicago area. Boasting a scenic byway along the lakefront rich in natural beauty and homes and gardens of distinction,

from five-star luxury to affordable rooms for the budget traveler. Famous chefs have honed their trade in some of Chicago’s North Shore award-winning restaurants. Outdoor dining options, along with dozens of boutiques providing unique gifts and finds, can be found along the tree-lined streets of downtown Evanston and Winnetka. For power-shoppers, the area boasts three major shopping centers: Westfield Old Orchard, the Glen Town Center and Northbrook Court.

Of course, a visit to Lake Michigan is a must. Evanston’s lakefront is free of commercial enterprise and is perfect for walking, jogging, biking or sunbathing and swimming in the clear waters of the lake during the summer months.

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the region is home to Northwestern University, Chicago Botanic Garden, the only Bahá’í House of Worship in the Western Hemisphere, the Illinois Holocaust Museum, the North Shore Center for Performing Arts in Skokie and the Charles Dawes Gates House, which houses the Evanston History Center.

Chicago’s North Shore begins to the north of the city of Chicago in Evanston—a cosmopolitan city with unique stores and diverse cuisine nestled in the charm of a college town. Evanston is home to Light Opera Works, Next Theatre, Piven Theatre Workshop, Piccolo Theatre and Actors Gymnasium.

Chicago’s North Shore is only 20 minutes from downtown Chicago, and its 20 lodging options offer a broad variety of accommodation options, Chicago Botanic Garden

The most picturesque region in metropolitan Chicago can be found

twenty minutes from the heart of the city along Lake Michigan on

Chicago’s North Shore. Our vibrant neighborhoods have their own

great dining, hotels, culture, shopping, and history, and you are

just minutes away from Chicago’s world- famous stores, music and

museums via the famous “EL” — Chicago’s public transit train, or by

commuter rail or car, making us a great base for a Chicago visit.

Chicago Botanic GardenA 385-acre living plant museum situated on nine islandsfeaturing 26 display gardens and surrounded by four natural habitats

Charles Gates Dawes HouseHome to Former U.S. Vice PresidentStart of Daniel Burnham Architectural Walking Tour

Chicago’sBordering Chicago, along Lake Michigan

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The Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA) offers visitors a unique and immersive experience.

The IMA, founded in 1883, has grown into an expansive 152-acre campus featuring the Oldfields—Lilly House & Gardens, including the Lilly House and Formal Gardens, The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park: 100 Acres and its famous sculpture Funky Bones, immortalized in John Green’s novel The Fault in Our Stars. As one of the nation’s top 10 largest art collections highlighting over 54,000 works dating back over 5,000 years, the IMA is also home to Robert Indiana’s original LOVE Sculpture and the recently installed Five Brushstrokes by Roy Lichtenstein. After spending your

exhibition featuring rare concept cars from the early 1930s to the 21st century, will showcase some of the most unique vehicles ever created by top names like General Motors, Chrysler and Cadillac at the Indianapolis Museum of Art May 3–August 23, 2015. Along with conceptual drawings and scale models, the exhibition will explore the evolution of revolutionary automobile design that pushed the limits of the imagination and shaped the future of the industry.

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whole day touring the collection and the grounds, get lost in the IMA Museum Store, shopping its fabulous gift and jewelry selection. Then treat yourself to a smooth cup of coffee in the IMA Café and enjoy the view of the Sutphin Fountain from a cozy seat. The IMA has a little something for everyone year-round.

Just in time for the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” a new type of motor display is coming to Indianapolis. Dream Cars: Innovative Design, Visionary Ideas, a major

General Motors Firebird I XP-21, 1953. Designed by Harley J. Earl, Robert F. “Bob” McLean and GM Styling Section staff. Courtesy of General Motors Heritage Center. Photo by Michael Furman.

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If oil and gasoline don’t get your heart racing, perhaps the sight of the newly acquired Five Brushstrokes by the famed artist Roy Lichtenstein, installed on The Dudley and Mary Louise Sutphin Mall, might. This monumental, outdoor sculpture series evokes the movement and color of paint on canvas. The totem-like works suspend the artist’s sweeping brushstrokes in midair, balancing one on top of the other in a dynamic sculptural spectacle. This installation is a true engineering marvel.

The next time you stop by the “Racing Capital of the World,” be sure to purchase your tickets for Dream Cars: Innovative Design, Visionary Ideas at IMAMuseum.org and enjoy the many splendors the Indianapolis Museum of Art has to offer.

Roy Lichtenstein (American, 1923–1997), Five Brushstrokes, designed 1983–1984, fabricated 2012. Robert L. and Marjorie J. Mann Fund, Partial Gift of the Roy Lichtenstein Foundation, 2013.443A-E.4 © Roy Lichtenstein Foundation.

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Jepson Center for the Arts Savannah, GeorgiaDiscover unique gifts that your friends and family will

love! The Jepson Center Store offers licensed reproductions of the Bird Girl statue in several sizes, striking jewelry and objects that reflect world-class art exhibits. Shop all year round, and watch for the annual Cool Yule sale in December. Telfair.org

The Getty Los Angeles, California

The Getty Stores offer a selection of unique gifts for everyone, including Getty Exclusives, a comprehensive selection of award-winning arts publications, children’s toys and kits, exhibition-related items, artisan jewelry, elegant

apparel and handcrafted, decorative objects. Sign up to receive notifications of new arrivals, private sales and special offers at Getty.edu

Portland Art Museum Portland, OregonPick up a catalogue for special exhibitions and browse

the eclectic selection of interesting gifts at this museum shop. The shop has one of the best selections of art books in the city and is open during museum hours. No museum admission is required to shop here.

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The Ringling Museum Sarasota, FloridaThe Ringling Museum Stores offer a wide range of gifts

that delight and entertain. Choose from fine art books, exquisite jewelry and unique apparel inspired by the gardens and historic mansion, Ca’ d’Zan. Step right up for circus-related toys and memorabilia appealing to children of all ages. Ringling.org

The Henry Ford Dearborn, Michigan

The Henry Ford, a national treasure and cultural resource, features five uniquely diverse museum stores. As a destination where people connect with America’s history, gifts range from our handcrafted glass, pottery and tin made by artisans in Greenfield Village to toys that engage and inspire play for all ages. TheHenryFord.org

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Amazing inventions, daring visionaries, and living traditions that span American

history—and that’s just the start. Discover 200 acres of mind-blowing sights, sounds and sensations at The Henry Ford.

A jaw-dropping gathering of ev-eryday genius, Henry Ford Museum is a remarkable destination that lets you experience the breakthroughs big and small that have made our world what it is today. From racers to free-dom riders, modular houses to mi-crochips, these are the breakthroughs

that have shaped our world. Greenfield Village brings the past

to the present—see, hear and touch 300 years of American history. Go places in the car that changed Amer-ica, the Model T, explore Thomas Edison’s lab, one of the greatest idea factories ever created, or take a ride on a real steam-powered locomotive.

The Ford Rouge Factory Tour puts you at the center of modern manufac-turing might. Named by USA Today as one of the top 10 places for inno-vation inspiration, this is where the trucks rule the road. A state-of-the-art

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assembly floor puts Ford F150s to-gether before your eyes.

The immersive power of IMAX, The Henry Ford’s projection system, is regarded as the finest in the world for its unsurpassed size, sound, clarity and impact. See, hear and feel film like never before.

Dreamers, doers, movers and makers come here for unforgettable experiences that make yesterday feel like today. Gain perspective, get in-spired and make your own history at The Henry Ford.

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When planning a shopping getaway to a destination, Bloomington, Minnesota,

is always top of mind, for shopping of course. But, Bloomington and Minneapolis/Saint Paul are so much more than the ultimate shopping des-tination—Bloomington is a dynamic mix of first-class attractions, vibrant

Get up to new heights inside Nick-elodeon Universe® and their new Barnacle Blast Zip Line. Take flight on the longest indoor zip line in North America at 55’ above the 27 rides in the park. Make a day of exploring everything new in Mall of America, including the Barbie™ The Dream-house™ Experience attraction, high-end stores and a Hard Rock® Café located in Nickelodeon Universe.

Wilderness Inquiry will get you on a canoe and paddling on the Mis-sissippi River within minutes of your departure from Mall of America. Adventure seekers will explore the Mighty Mississippi River up close and personal on a half-day guided canoe trip by paddling the Missis-sippi in a 24-foot cedar strip canoe. Be sure to be on the lookout for otters and beavers, again bountiful on the river banks, and the fishing is superb.

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restaurants and diverse hotel options, surrounded by natural beauty and Minnesota nice! Visit Mall of Amer-ica, with its 520 stores, more than 50 restaurants and attractions unique to no other. Start your itinerary in Bloomington at Mall of America and round out your stay with visits to at-tractions not to be missed.


Three Rivers Park District has your paddling options fulfilled with their variety of canoeing, kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding opportuni-ties on one of the 10,000+ lakes in Minnesota. Get exercise and fresh air while you explore the shorelines and bays where motorized boats can’t go. Along the way, keep your eyes open for a variety of animals, including swans, turtles and beavers. It’s peace-ful, it’s healthy and it’s fun for the whole family!

Fort Snelling State Park and Min-nehaha Falls are located in the heart of the Twin Cities and offer extensive hiking, bike and ski trails that link to Minnehaha Park and the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Canoe, play golf, swim in Snelling Lake or hike on Pike Island where the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers converge. Trails also allow visitors to hike up to the historic Fort Snel-

ling for a view of military life in the 1820s.

With more theatre seats in the 30-some theatre venues in the Twin Cit-ies than New York and a shopping experience all in itself at Mall of America, Bloomington, Minnesota, will not disappoint! Find more in-

formation on the Bloomington Con-vention & Visitors Bureau website at BloomingtonMN.org, where you can also compare hotel rates and availability, explore getaway pack-ages, detailed itineraries, events and popular The Big Ticket 3-day bun-dled attraction pass.


Colorado Byways

will find Trail Ridge Road and Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP), North America’s highest paved through-road. Adjacent to RMNP is the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway, which flows through Estes Park; and north out of Fort Collins is the Cache la Poudre Scenic Byway, which follows the Wild and Scenic Poudre River—one of the only rivers in the nation with this federal designation.

Colorado Springs boasts a growing number of tasting rooms while the Arkansas River towns of Salida and Canon City house some of the state’s oldest wineries and tasting rooms winding in and out of Collegiate Peaks Scenic Byway and the Gold Belt Tour Scenic Byway.

The San Juan Skyway is 236-mile loop—touted as “the most beautiful drive in America”—and the 116-mile Trail of the Ancients will take you all around the Four Corners Wine Trail, which starts in Durango and heads west to Cortez and the Four Corners area.

Colorado’s unparalleled beauty and bounty lures up-and- coming wineries, distilleries and breweries along scenic routes. These are only a taste of what Colorado has to offer!

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unparalleled adventure and recreation, a thriving arts scene, rich cultural heritage, flavorful cuisine and renowned ski resorts. Breathtaking landscape boasts natural hot springs, headwaters of seven major rivers, 11 national parks/monuments and 58 mountains that top 14,000 feet. www.Colorado.com.

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Breweries and Wineries

From beer to wine, Colorado’s liquid treasures come in a variety of delightful styles; however, most start with pure Colorado water blended with magnificent

homegrown bounty. The Colorado Brewers Guild coined “Colorado, the State of Craft Beer” to pay tribute to Colorado as the “epicenter” of American craft beer. More than 232 licensed breweries in this brewing hotbed are drawn here for the pure first-use water, brewing friendly laws, taprooms, a strong beer culture, in-state barley malting facilities and its tourism-driven economy. Colorado wine country offers un-pretentious, unparalleled natural beauty; friendly locations and local bounty of fruits make the 110-plus producers and their tasting rooms a treat for wine connoisseurs and casual tasters. The 67-plus Colorado craft distillers are growing rapidly with handcrafted rums, vodkas, whiskeys, gins and liqueurs that may incorporate farm-fresh ingredients (like po-tatoes, peaches or honey), sustainable farming methods (like biodynamic farming) and of course, crisp snowmelt water.

Across the state, tasting rooms can be “paired” with tour routes and some of Colorado’s most breath-taking historic and scenic byways. The scenic routes are peppered with wineries, distilleries, breweries and orchards.

The 486-mile Dinosaur Diamond Scenic Byways, the Western Slope, starring Grand Junction and Palisade, feature dry climate and high elevation along with the Colorado River, making this are the heart of Colorado wine county.

Denver to Fort Collins weaves in and out of scenic byways, featuring tasting rooms from urban to majestic mountain backdrops along the way. Outside Denver you

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FINDINSPIRATIONINSIDE AND OUTDenver is your destination for sensational art, world-class dining, craft breweries, and so much more.

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Pablo Picasso, Dale Chi-huly, Ansel Adams and Georgia O’Keeffe rep-

resent just a small portion of the artists that have been featured at the Loveland Museum/Gallery. An accred-ited art and history museum

founded in 1938, the Loveland Museum/ Gallery is dedicated to

preserving and sharing the history of the city, while at the same time, bringing world-class art exhibitions to northern Colorado. With a single visit, guests can explore the traveling exhibi-tions featured in the galleries and dis-cover Loveland’s unique history with a series of exhibits, including Mariano Medina’s homestead, the Great West Sugar Factory and Sweetheart City U.S.A. LovelandMuseumGallery.org

Rialto Theater Center Built in 1920 as a silent

movie theater, the beautifully restored Rialto Theater Center has played a starring role in shaping Loveland’s thriving performing arts community. Located in the heart of downtown, the 445-seat theater is listed on

the National Register of Historic Places and offers a variety of

unique events, including concerts with internationally acclaimed musicians, live theater, dance and silent movies accompanied by an orchestra. Newly expanded in 2012, the Rialto Theater Center embodies the perfect balance between the old and new with a modern tapas restaurant, fully equipped conference rooms and dramatic banquet and event facilities overlooking the heart of downtown Loveland. RialtoTheaterCenter.org

Art in Public PlacesThrough vision, hard work and collaboration, Loveland

has created a large and diverse public art collection that creates a sense of place and purpose. The community boasts over 380 individual works of art on public display within scenic sculpture parks, along roadways and adorning city buildings, parks and playgrounds. Artistic expression abounds, creating a rich tapestry that makes Loveland unique among Colorado communities. As the first Colorado municipality to adopt a one-percent-for-the-arts ordinance, Loveland’s Art in Public Places Program serves as a model for communities dedicated to supporting the arts. Private contributions by arts organizations, citizens and artists, have donated over 72 percent of the collection. VisitLovelandCO.com

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With endless outdoor activities and a rich arts and culture community,

Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region will elevate your next Colorado itinerary. Start your day with a visit to Garden of the Gods Park, named #1 in the U.S.A. and #2 in the world by TripAdvisor®. The towering red rock formations will amaze and inspire.

Stop by the Visitor & Nature Center just outside the park to learn how the formations developed over millions of years. You can explore the park by car, bus, bike, on foot or on horseback. Once acclimated to the altitude, you can take the ultimate hiking challenge on the Manitou Incline. The Incline is a historic rail line first used for hauling maintenance materials and then as a tourist attraction. When it closed and the tracks were removed, the railroad ties became a 1-mile staircase with a 2,000-ft. vertical rise up the pine- forested foothills of Pikes Peak—America’s Mountain.

Once you’ve reverted back to your resting heart rate, take in the culture of the region at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center. 2015 is the year of Georgia O’Keefe with an exhibit of 40

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rarely seen works, June 27–September 23. You can also see the Birds of America: John James Audubon and Kevin Sloan exhibit March–May 2015. Then visit the new Penrose Heritage Museum, located on the grounds of The Broadmoor with free entry, featuring 31 horse-drawn carriages and 13 motorized vehicles.

Open since 1918, The Broadmoor, a Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five-Diamond resort, features Colorado’s only Five-Star, Five-Diamond restaurant, Penrose Room. Displays of western art from the owner’s personal collection grace the resort originally crafted in a style reminiscent of Italian Renaissance design. Enjoy golf, tennis and a host of activities, along with a Forbes Five-Star spa, salon and fitness center.

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Famously creative Portland has a wealth of offerings for art lov-ers, from elite galleries and es-

tablished museums to Do-It-Yourself (DIY) artisan retailers and fascinating splashes of public art everywhere you look. Stop by these must-see destinations for a dose of uniquely Portland culture.

Portland Art Museum: Find out why the oldest museum in the North-west is internationally renowned for exciting art experiences. Tour the world and travel through history in the heart of downtown’s cultural dis-trict, taking in magnificent perma-nent collection galleries (featuring an extensive collection of Native Ameri-can art), six stories of modern art and special exhibitions. Each Sunday features activities for families, and admission is free for children 17 and under.

in 3,500 different sections. Get a cup of coffee at the in-store coffee shop, grab a map to the nine color-coded rooms and lose yourself in the larg-est used and new bookstore on Earth.

Monthly gallery walks: Once a month, Portland’s neighborhoods show off their distinct art offerings

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Powell’s City of Books: From hum-ble storefront beginnings in 1971, Powell’s has grown into a Portland landmark and one of the world’s great bookstores. Covering an entire city block on the border of down-town and the Pearl District, Powell’s contains more than 1.5 million books

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during free gallery walks. First Thurs-day, a tradition since 1986, features new exhibits and refreshments at the many galleries and institutions of the Pearl District, Old Town Chinatown and Northwest Portland. The Alberta Arts District celebrates Last Thursday every month, but in the summer it becomes a rollicking street fair with live entertainment and craft vendors. Central Eastside galleries stay open late for Hump Day PDX (on the first Wednesday of the month) and Last Friday, while the shops and galler-ies of North Mississippi Avenue host Second Thursday.

Lan Su Chinese Garden: An oasis in the city, this Ming dynasty-style ur-ban oasis built by artisans from Port-land’s sister city of Suzhou features covered walkways, bridges, pavil-ions and a richly planted landscape framing a picturesque lake. The gar-den’s teahouse serves light snacks and traditional teas, and Lan Su hosts many events, including a two-week Chinese New Year celebration, as well as summer concerts.

Portland Japanese Garden: In the scenic hills above downtown, the Japanese Garden is a haven of tran-quil beauty that’s been proclaimed one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan. Encom-passing 5.5 acres (2.2 hectare) and five separate garden styles, the gar-den includes meandering streams, intimate walkways and an unsur-passed view of Mount Hood.

Museum of Contemporary Craft: One of Portland’s oldest cultural in-stitutions, the Museum of Contempo-rary Craft, houses more than 1,000 craft objects, as well as curated exhi-bitions and a retail craft gallery that carries a rotating selection of finely crafted art and home goods like ce-ramic dishes, hand-blown glassware and turned wood bowls.

Pittock Mansion: High in the West Hills of Portland, Pittock Mansion

soars 1,000 feet (304.8 m) above the city’s skyline. A century-old symbol of Portland’s dramatic transformation from a small lumber town to a bus-tling city, it’s an architectural wonder. With picture-perfect views of rivers, forests, bridges and mountaintops—and 23 storied rooms teeming with treasures—nowhere else offers a more breathtaking view or a more revealing glimpse of Portland’s past.

Portland Saturday Market: Enjoy a distinctive experience at Portland Saturday Market, the nation’s larg-est weekly open-air arts and crafts market. Stroll down row upon row of unique creations made by the people who sell them, and enjoy live music and international snacks. Open Saturdays and Sundays, March–December. TravelPortland.com

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Farm to Table Northfield & Brookfield, VermontExperience Vermont from three unique, yet closely en-twined, destinations. First, tour Green Mountain Girls Farm where you can meet the animals, see the gardens and experience relational farming at its best. Cap off your visit with a piping-hot goat milk latte!

Next, head to Fat Toad Farm and get to know the 54 goats that produce the milk, which is crafted into the oh-so-delicious caramel sauces the farm is known for. Get a glimpse of all aspects of the caramel production, including a stop at the caramel tasting room and farm store where you will enjoy a special caramel treat made especially for you.

Finish your Green Mountain day around a table at Ariel’s Restaurant, where a steadfast commitment to using Vermont’s best ingredients creates fine and imaginative food in an unmatched atmosphere.

Savannah Cooks Savannah, GeorgiaLet Chef Joe Randall’s Cooking School put a little South

in your mouth, and joy back into your kitchen. Chef Joe preaches the gospel of authentic Southern cuisine as he demonstrates basic sou the rn cook ing techniques and serves you the mouth-watering dishes he prepares.

Then take a trolley tour to learn about Paula Deen’s “rags to riches” story, stop by her famous restaurant, Lady and

Sons, and receive a VIP Pass for dinner or lunch at Uncle Bubba’s Oyster House. If you want to learn about the local cuisine, this is the tour for you!

Plantation Rendezvous New Orleans, LouisianaTravel back in time down Louisiana’s Great River Road

for your rendezvous with two great southern plantations: the Oak Alley Plantation and Laura Plantation. Located on the Mississippi River between the historic cities of New Orleans and Baton Rouge, discover what it was like to live on a 19th-century plantation in the river region.

Tour the Oak Alley Plantation, a classic antebellum home, called the “Grand Dame of the Great River Road.” Then visit Laura Plantation, a historic sugar plantation built in 1805. Allow plenty of time to tour the manor house, formal and kitchen gardens and slave quarters.

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Pasadena’s Culinary & History Sampler Pasadena, California

Learn about Pasadena’s extensive culinary offerings, colorful history, architectural gems and compelling charm. Explore the ethnically diverse cafés, restaurants and gourmet shops on colorful side streets and charming hidden courtyards on a walking tour of Old Pasadena with Melting Pot Food. Tastings range from authentic Mexican tortas to traditional Peruvian dishes, Italian gelato and exquisite chocolates.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium & Gilroy Premium Outlets Monterey, Felton & Gilroy, California

The perfect family getaway! Your California coastal adventure includes a visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, a historic Roaring Camp Train Ride through majestic redwoods and a shopping spree at Gilroy Premium Outlets®.

Explore the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s 200 amazing marine life exhibits. No-lines bonus with this package—you use the special group entrance.

Enjoy California’s towering redwood trees as you ride the steam train to Bear Mountain or the beach train down the scenic San Lorenzo River.

Then shop the Gilroy Premium Outlets®, the largest collection of designer and name brand outlets in

Faneuil Hall Marketplace Boston, Massachusetts

Located in the historic heart of Boston, Faneuil Hall Marketplace beckons visitors to walk through history and experience what has become New England’s #1 destination. This magical place in the center of Boston is like no other! It is as alive today as it was in 1742 when our nation’s fathers proclaimed it “The Cradle of Liberty.” Enjoy world-renowned street performers. Browse and shop over 75 locally loved shops and specialty pushcarts. Smell and taste wonderfully diverse ethnic foods in the Quincy Market Colonnade—the largest international food hall in New England.

Then discover the area’s significant architecture, including those designed by noted architects Frank Lloyd Wright and Greene & Greene aboard the Pasadena Tour Company’s private coach. See grand estates, movie locations,

cultural landmarks and signi f icant architecture, and hear the stories of famous residents such a s the Huntingtons, Julia Child and George S. Patton.

The Big Ticket Bloomington, Minnesota

THE BIG TICKET™ is the official Twin Cities three-day bundled attraction pass that gives visitors 30 percent savings on top Twin Cities attractions with added Bloomington and Mall of America discounts and values. Once your ticket has been scanned at the first attraction, you can visit each attraction one time within three days. The Big Ticket is valid at six attractions: Nickelodeon Universe® at Mall of America, SEA LIFE Minnesota®, Aquarium at Mall of America, Water Park of America, Minnesota Zoo, Great Clips® IMAX® Theatre at the Minnesota Zoo and the Science Museum of Minnesota.

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Key to the City Alexandria, Virginia

The best way to unlock Alexandria’s rich history is with “The Key to the City,” a pass which grants visitors access into nine historic sites. From the nation’s first president to Alexandria’s co-founders, the Civil War to civil rights, walk amongst original 18th-century buildings, peruse ephemera once sacred to key historical characters and dive into a unique history remarkably preserved by a city dedicated to its past. Visit Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, Carlyle House Historic Park, Alexandria Black History Museum, Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site, Friendship Firehouse Museum, Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden, The Lyceum, Alexandria’s History Museum and the Alexandria Archeology Museum.


When football fans from across the country de-scend on Houston for

Super Bowl 2017, they will see a transformed Convention District.

This 10-day event will provide the city the opportunity to secure a place in the hearts of visitors for years to come. In preparation, Hous-ton’s Convention District is undergo-ing a major transformation.

Houston First Corporation began construction on several fronts in the fall of 2014. A section of Avenida de las Americas, which stretches across the front of the George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB), will be transformed into a walkable, pe-

Within walking distance will be the Nau Center for Texas Cultural Heritage, scheduled to open in the fall of 2016. The Nau Center will serve as a regional gateway for tour-ism with a 21st-century museum, showcasing the people, places and events of the region’s rich history.

The Nau Center will tell the sto-ry of the 29 counties that comprise Southeast Texas through interactive exhibits that immerse students, edu-cators, residents and visitors in the region’s history and culture. The Nau Center will be located between the GRB and Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros, in the heart of the Convention District.

Visitors will also have the op-portunity to stay in the brand new 1,000-room Marriott Marquis ho-tel, located catty-corner from the

Houston Transforms

Lively Entertainment and Retail Destination for 2017 Super Bowl

destrian-friendly destination—a hot spot for shopping, dining and en-tertainment. Houston First is a local government corporation created by the City of Houston to manage the GRB, three performing arts theaters and other city-owned assets.

Once complete, Avenida will be narrowed, with retail shops and res-taurants added to the GRB’s ground floor. The GRB also will undergo extensive updates, including a dra-matic new glass façade on the center bays and an inviting new central en-trance. Scheduled for completion by March 2016, the project is designed by WHR Architects and managed by Griffin Partners.

Convention Center District


GRB’s north end and just north of Discovery Green, the 12-acre park immediately west of the GRB. RIDA Development has begun construction on the hotel, which will include retail components on the ground floor and 60,000 square feet of amenity deck space overlooking Discovery Green.

Upon its scheduled opening in September 2016, the Marriott Mar-quis will become the second con-nected convention headquarters hotel in the Convention District— bookended by the Hilton Americas-Houston, just south of the park and connected to the GRB’s south side.

Also, beginning in 2016, the Greater Houston Partnership and HFC will share headquarters in a new 10-story office building with an attached 1,900-space parking ga-rage, nestled between the GRB and the Nau Center. The sleek structure will have a glass façade and retail

space on the ground floor. HFC is currently seeking a developer to build a mid-sized hotel atop the building, which has been designed to accommodate approximately 400

rooms on 15 floors above the park-ing garage.

For additional information, visit HoustonFirst.com and HoustonConventionCtr.com.


Some of Nevada’s best-kept secrets are in the wide open, waiting to be stumbled upon,

discovered and shared. Our history and culture runs deep in our veins, even while it lies in plain view on the surface.

Where the ancestral Puebloans, Nevada’s first inhabitants, made their homes and hunted their food now lies the Lost City Museum, dedicated to the indigenous peoples of the Southwest. Travelers to southern Nevada need only venture an hour east of Las Vegas to walk in the footsteps of these Puebloans and learn about their lives, culture and contributions to the modern world.

The Lost City Museum was built in 1935 by the National Park Service to exhibit artifacts excavated from Pueblo Grande de Nevada, which was soon to be flooded by Lake Mead and the newly constructed Hoover Dam. While the museum tells the story of our American Indian ancestors, its very existence is a testament to the forced migration of people, water and land as immigrants moved farther West.

The nearby Valley of Fire State

Walking in the footsteps

Nevada’s Native PeopleU.S. Highway 93, Las Vegas to Ely

Park bears further witness to the lives of these people. Petroglyphs carved deep into the fiery sandstone reveal messages the meanings of which we can only ponder. Primitive carvings of bighorn sheep, rivers, swirls and shapes decorate the walls of the valley, urging visitors to guess what they may have meant 3,000 years ago and could mean today.

Several millennia have passed, but the terrain that was once used to hunt food, hold ceremonies and

Valley of Fire State Park

Lost City MuseumCathedral Gorge State Park


provide shelter has only sharpened its focus with a black “desert patina” that preserves the ancient sandstone. Walking through the park is like reaching through time and joining hands with our ancestors, scaling the same rocks, seeking the same shelter from the same searing summer sun and rejoicing in the same beauty of the Valley of Fire.

Continuing north from Moapa—even the town’s name is taken from the native peoples—the Moapa Band of Paiutes, a treasure trove of ancient Indian rock art, can be found in the rocky hills along U.S. Highway 93. With some sturdy walking shoes and a pair of sharp eyes, one can discover petroglyphs in the area of the Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge. These petroglyphs are immensely important to the history of Nevada and should be viewed with care and reverence.

As visitors venture northward on

Highway 93, they’ll see the terrain change as the elevation changes. Sandy plateaus covered in sagebrush and creosote give way to rolling hills punctuated with Joshua trees and yuccas. The yuccas become pinion pine and juniper trees as, at last, the lonely traveler reaches the scenic stretch of Highway 93 that is home to Cathedral Gorge State Park.

Only two-and-a-half hours from Las Vegas, Cathedral Gorge feels like a universe away from the neon glitz and liquid motion of the city. Volcanic ash settled hundreds of feet thick and then through the wonder of millions of years of erosion and tectonics, great spires, bluffs and slot canyons were carved into the clay. Cathedral Gorge became home to the ancestral Puebloans, Southern Paiutes and Fremont Indians. In 1935, it became one of Nevada’s first state parks, awing visitors from around the world.

Nevada’s native history fades as

one continues northward and the more recent mining history comes into the spotlight. Pioche, once known as the “deadliest town in the West,” is a shadow of its boomtown days only a century ago. Oh, but if the walls of the Overland Saloon could talk! The Million Dollar Courthouse, with its gallows and jail cell, could tell the stories of outlaws and gunslingers and millionaire miners.

A final stop in Ely, a mere four hours from Las Vegas, caps this trek through Nevada’s native history. Landmarks with Shoshone names surround this ever-growing rural town. Mines dot the landscape, and railroad tracks cut through the hillsides. Time marches on, and industries flourish and fade. Modern life pulses in the hotel marquees and headlight-strewn highways. This is the living, breathing definition of why Nevada is A World Within: A State Apart.

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Los Angeles, CA310-440-7300Shop.Getty.edu

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Pasadena, CA800-307-7977

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Santa Monica, CA800-544-5319

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Stockton, CA877-778-6258

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COLORADO

Colorado Springs, CO719-685-7635VisitCOS.comSee page 35

Denver, CO800-233-6837

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Durango, CO970-247-3500Durango.orgSee page 34

Loveland, CO970-667-3882

VisitLovelandCO.comSee pages 32–33

FLORIDA

St. Augustine, FL904-808-7330

HistoricCoastCulture.comSee pages 10–11

Miami, FL800-933-8448

MiamiandBeaches.comSee page 13

GEORGIA

Savannah, GA877-SAVANNAH

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INDIANA

Indianapolis, IN317-923-1331

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ILLINOIS

Chicago, IL847-358-1330

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LOUISIANA

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MICHIGAN

Dearborn, MI800-835-5237

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MINNESOTA

Bloomington, MN800-346-4289

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NEVADA

800-NEVADA8TravelNevada.comSee pages 46–47

NEW YORK

Rochester, NY800-677-7282

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NORTH CAROLINA

800-VISITNCVisitNC.com

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OREGON

Portland, OR877-678-5263

TravelPortland.comSee pages 40–41

OKLAHOMA

Oklahoma City, OK800-593-3356

ChickasawCountry.comSee page 36

SOUTH CAROLINA

Hilton Head Island, SC800-523-3373

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TEXAS

Houston, TX713-853-8029NauCenter.org

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VERMONT

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WASHINGTON DC

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The Cultural Traveler guide is published annually by the U.S. Cultural & Heritage Tourism Marketing Council LLC and Shop America Alliance LLC.

Co-Publishers/Editors: Sheila Armstrong, [email protected],

843-341-6392Rosemary McCormick, [email protected],

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Design and Production: Skies America Publishing Company

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Cover Photos: Clockwise from top left: Vermont’s Covered Bridges, pages 6–7; America’s Byways Route 66, pages 8–9; Savannah’s Chef Joseph Randall, The Cultural Traveler Tours, pages 42–43; Nevada’s Valley of Fire State Park, pages 46–47; Indianapolis Museum of Art’s Love Sculpture, pages 24–25; Youngberg Hill Winery and Inn Bed & Breakfast, page 21.

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Chicago North Shore Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Awe-Inspiring To learn more about Atlanta’s awe-inspiring cultural and heritage experiences, visit Atlanta.net.

Georgia Aquarium Be amazed and entertained at the world’s largest aquarium.

Atlanta History Center Visit the 1928 gracious Swan House and the Smith Family Farm, special features at the center.

Atlanta Cyclorama and Civil War Museum Experience the sweeping panorama of the Battle of Atlanta and learn about the Civil War’s history.

Zoo Atlanta See Atlanta’s pride and joy—the only panda twins born in the U.S.—Mei Lun and Mei Huan.

World of Coca-Cola Tour Tour the multi-sensory, 4-D theater and sample 60 different beverages from around the world.

CNN Studio Tour Go behind the scenes to see how this first global news network produces its shows.

Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum Experience “A Day in the Life of the President” and take a virtual trip with the Carters to fight disease and promote democracy around the world.

The Margaret Mitchell House See the actual writing desk where Gone With the Wind was written.

High Museum of Art Explore the museum’s celebrated collection of more than 14,000 works of art.

Atlanta Botanical Garden Take the 600-foot Kendeda Canopy Walk for a beautiful aerial view of the garden.

Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site Be inspired by the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the “International Civil Rights Walk of Fame.”

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● Ganondagan State Historic Site ● Downstairs Cabaret Theatre ● International Museum of Photography and Film

at George Eastman House ● Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse ● Historical Society & Museum ● WXXI Public

Broadcasting Council ● Genesee Country Village & Museum ● The Little Theater Film Society ● Geva Theatre

Center ● Rochester Museum & Science Center and Strasenburgh Planetarium ● Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion

● Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor ● Tinker Homestead ● Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival

● Memorial Art Gallery of the U of R ● Seneca Park Zoo ● Corning Museum of Glass ● Rochester Philharmonic

Orchestra ● National Museum of Play at The Strong ● Artisan Works ● National Susan B. Anthony Museum &

House ● Frederick Douglass and Underground Railroad Heritage Sites ● Hill Cumorah ● Mount Hope Cemetery

● Eastman School of Music ● Blackfriars Theatre ● Rochester Arts and Cultural Council ● Garth Fagan Dance

● Corn Hill Navigation Foundation ● Landmark Society of Western New York ● ArtWalk Rochester ● Granger

Homestead & Carriage Museum ● Rochester Broadway Theatre League ● ImageOut: Rochester LGBT Film &

Video Festival ● Glenn Curtiss Museum ● Hochstein School of Music & Dance ● Rochester City Ballet ● Women’s

Rights National Historical Park ● Nazareth College Arts Center ● AKWAABA-The Heritage Associates ● LeRoy

Historical Society/Jell-O Gallery ● Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum ● Auburn’s Historical & Cultural

Sites Commission-Harriet Tubman House ● National Women’s Hall of Fame ● Rockwell Museum of Western Art

● JCC CenterStage ● 1812 Bicentennial Peace Garden ● Cobblestone Museum ● Greentopia ● Roberts Cultural

Life Center ● Rochester Gay Men’s Chorus ● MuCC ● Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum ● Rochester Oratorio Society

● Theatre ROCS ● First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival ● Antique Wireless Museum ● Finger Lakes Museum

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