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DayTripping.com |
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A smorgasbord of local fairs and concerts in 35 states.
Catfish fest, anyone? |
Events are organized by month, with links to official sites.
(One gem: the Billings Farm Plowing Match in Vermont.) |
Heyday. The best selection of quirky fun, plus old standbys
like the Grand Canyon. |
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Trails.com |
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Hiking and biking trails for every fitness level.
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Browse by state or activity, from sea kayaking to walking
paths. Bike along the Erie Canal or dip your toe in California's Dirty Socks
Hot Spring. |
Comprehensive, detailed and easy to use. Only hassle: You've
got to register to get full access. |
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EscapeMaker.com |
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Day trips and weekend getaways in 12 Northeastern states. |
Choose by state or answer five questions under the
EscapeMaker link — mountains or beach? Single or with kids? — and get a
personalized list of options. |
Click the event calendar to see events on your desired date:
There's still time for "Dinner, Spirits and a Psychic" this weekend in Cape
May, N.J. |
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FamilyDayTrips.com |
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State-by-state guide to kid-friendly trips, focusing on
museums, zoos and state parks. |
Children can surf, too. Click on a state and get its vital
stats: The state bird of Arizona is the Cactus Wren. |
Eclectic selection ranges from a Reno, Nev., car museum to
Indiana's Pizza Train (a train ride to the "Pizza Shack by the Track"). |
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Running-Water.com |
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Web version of guide books on swimming holes and waterfalls
off the beaten path. |
An intriguing sampler — who wouldn't want to jump into the
Opalescent Flume? |
Mayday. The thought of "rock waterslides" whet our appetite,
but scant info left us wanting more, and the site charges for maps.
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By the Way Online |
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By the Way Magazine, finds the "gems of the back roads"
across America. The colorful Web site offers the current issue as well as
archived features and reports. The Features section on the site offers video
reports of various interesting topics such as vintage diners on the move.
Whether you are looking to discover gems of the backroads in your own
hometown or planning a trip across America, this site and magazine are well
worth stopping at along the way. |
