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People joining in on the watermelon eating contest in Hope, Arkansas. Photo c. Hopewatermelonfest.com
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Don’t Miss the Hope Watermelon Festival in Arkansas

If you're heading for Arkansas and have a love for games, music, and most of all watermelon, make your way to the Hope Watermelon Festival and other easy-to-plan events around...

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Teens love apples too.
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Massachusetts Apple Farms – U-Pick ‘Em And Enjoy

Massachusetts apple farms are the ideal destination if you're looking for a bargain staycation. Make it u-pick fruit farm daytrip or plan a weekend at a family...

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The restored 18th century homes of Elfreth's Alley Philadelphia
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Short Breaks And Weekend Getaways From Philadelphia

Philadelphia families know the big state of Pennsylvania offers many possible weekend getaways. But have you considered the big city life, sand beaches and roller coasters nearby...

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Baby boy looks at pumpkin in his lap.
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Illinois Apple Farms – U-Pick ‘Em And Enjoy

Drive with us to U-Pick apple farms in the Illinois countryside. Pick a farm near Rockford, Caledonia, Winnebago...

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apple cluster
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Washington Apple Pick: Your Guide to Fruitful Adventures

The late summer and early fall is apple picking time at the Washington apple orchards and u-pick farms and pumpkin patches surrounding the city...

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apple on counter
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California Apple Farms – U-Pick ‘Em And Enjoy

The late summer and early fall is apple picking time for San Francisco and Bay Area families. Start with our list of California apple farms and u-pick pumpkin fields in Mendocino,...

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Young male dancer plays a hero character from the Ramayana legend in a classical Balinese culture performance showcasing dance and music.
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8 Ways To Introduce Kids To Balinese Culture And Tradition

The island of Bali is a legendary paradise whose distinct Balinese culture and traditions are not to be missed. One of more than 6,000 islands in the Indonesian Archipelago, Bali's...

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Beef brisket is a favorite at Arthur Bryant's Barbeque, where you can top any dish with a variety of sauces. Photo c. VisitKC
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Kansas City, Missouri Attractions For The Family

Welcome to the "Heart of America" where Kansas City family attractions such as hundreds of majestic water-spouting monuments, cultural treasures and yummy barbecue await.

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Camels with ornate wool saddles wait for tourists to book them outside the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt.
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Priceless Pyramid Views At The Marriott Mena House, Cairo

I grew up hearing about The Mena House at the foot of the ancient Pyramids of Giza, one of the most famous hotels in the world. My mother, who traveled to Cairo...

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