Articles for category: Local

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Baltimore’s Five Best Bowling Alleys

The city of Baltimore, Maryland is a big bowling city and, as you might expect, it offers a good number of excellent bowling alleys. While the summers are warm and conducive to outdoor activities, the winter months (not to mention the particularly hot summer Baltimore days) are great times to go inside and bowl. The ...

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War Horse Opens at Denver’s Buell Theatre

It has been hailed by The New York Times as “theatrical magic” and by the New York Daily News as “spellbinding” and I after viewing Denver’s opening night of War Horse, I will agree! The Storyline Adapted from Michael Morpurgo’s book, War Horse is a powerful story about the relationship between a young boy, Albert, ...

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The History of Tampa Bay Center: Memories of the Landmark Tampa Mall

Old malls never die, they just shut their doors. While Tampa, Florida, has seen a number of malls rise and fall over the decades, Tampa Bay Center seems to have maintained quite a following, years after its closure, among nostalgic folks. Tampa Bay Center was a two-story indoor shopping mall that opened in 1976, right ...

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The Gillespie County Fair in Fredericksburg, Texas

The Gillespie County Fair in Fredericksburg, Texas is the oldest continually running County Fair in the State of Texas (120 years) and is a fun filled weekend for all ages. The County Fair runs between Aug, 23 – 26 and features a carnival, parimutuel horse racing, outdoor concerts and dances, a parade, live entertainment in ...

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Satek Winery in Fremont, Indiana

As a relative “newbie” to the world of wine and certainly an imbecile when it comes to explaining what constitutes a good wine, I would nonetheless like to submit my review of a winery near my home in northeastern Indiana. Satek Winery was opened near Fremont, Indiana in June of 2001 officially, but had operated ...

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5 Cheap Gym Memberships in Washington D.C.

A gym membership can be expensive, but for most people, it is well worth the investment. Here’s a list of five cheap gym memberships in Washington D.C. I realize that what may seem cheap to me may not seem cheap to everyone, but comparatively speaking, these are good deals, and if they help you get ...

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Riding the Black Diamond at Knoebels Amusement Resort

The Black Diamond, the new dark ride at Knoebels Amusement Resort, opened in October of 2011. After eagerly watching the twisting tracking being laid before it was surrounded by a massive building, my husband and I took our first ride during the Hallo-Fun weekend in late October. With such a late opening, it is likely ...

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5 Great Water Parks in Georgia

As the days turn warmer, many families are beginning to look for ways to escape the heat. Georgia residents need not look any further than their backyards for the perfect cool off: a water park. Here is a detailed guide to five water parks that are scattered throughout the state. Six Flags White Water Atlanta: ...

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Visiting Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown Settlement

One of the most memorable places I’ve ever visited was Williamsburg and Jamestown, VA. Particularly the part known as Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown Settlement. These cities are caulked full of America’s earliest history. When first we arrived in Williamsburg, VA, and wasn’t real sure what to expect. Sure, we knew that there was a lot ...

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Spectacular Waterfalls in Georgia

Getting out doors and seeing all of natures wonders can be a spiritual experience all on its own. Walking or hiking a nature path, meditating beside a babbling stream or the rush of a waterfall can cleanse the mind and body. Those who meditate regularly in nature will notice a bond to mother earth develop ...