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Upstate New York Halloween Getaways
Within a few hours of well-lit Manhattan, the dark dreary forests, fog-shrouded bogs and upstate New York Halloween haunts come to life for spooky autumn thrills. Explore the tranquil...
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Explore Vermont Camping On Lake Champlain
Sleep under the stars with close friends and family at a Lake Champlain camp when exploring Vermont. I've been there so I know the Lake Champlain Islands guarantee the summer's...
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Top Family Camps In The Midwest
Midwest family camps offer fun, adventure and family bonding vacations at reasonable rates. To plan sleepaway camp together with your kids, start by checking out these great family...
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Keep Going: Harriet Tubman In The Finger Lakes of Central New York
Celebrate the legendary freedom seeker, suffragist and abolitionist, Harriet Tubman, in the Finger Lakes region. Ms. Tubman called Auburn, on Owasco Lake, her...
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Halloween in New York City for Free And Cheap Fun
Starting in early September, carved pumpkins, spooky ghosts and candy treats mark Halloween in New York City. Best yet, ghostly elves spread the spirit of autumn across the five...
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A Surprisingly Fun Houston Weekend With Kids
Ready for an exciting, fun and often weird Houston weekend with the family in Texas? Check out our guide to finding the best in art, good barbecue and hands-on fun.
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23 Fall Getaways For 2023
Never fear if your summer vacation got derailed – our roundup of 23 great fall getaways will help you plan an escape. Fall...
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The Scoop On The Blue Bell Creameries Factory Tour
When driving the Texas Hill Country, plan a stop at the Blue Bell factory tour. Citizens of the Lone Star State claim they make the best ice cream in the country. This creamery,...
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