Month: August 2014

Gettysburg National Military Park

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Located 50 miles northwest of Baltimore, the small town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania was the site of the largest battle ever waged during the American Civil War. Fought in the first three days of July 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg National Military Park resulted in a hallmark victory for the Union “Army of the Potomac” and successfully … Read more

Harley-Davidson Museum

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There are new plans in store for the Harley-Davidson motorcycle that turned up on the shores of western Canada after being lost in the Japanese tsunami last year. After being swept away from Miyagi prefecture, the bike spent over a year at sea floating in a cargo container, eventually getting discovered by Peter Mark, 32, … Read more

Graceland Memphis Tennessee

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Graceland Memphis Tennessee is a large white-columned mansion and 13.8-acre (5.6 ha) estate that was home to Elvis Presley in Memphis, Tennessee. It is located at 3764 Elvis Presley Boulevard in the vast Whitehaven community about 9 miles (14.5 km) from Downtown and less than four miles (6 km) north of the Mississippi border. It currently … Read more

Everglades National Park

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Everglades National Park is situated on the southern tip of the Florida Peninsula. The park is bounded by the Gulf of Mexico to the west, the Tamiami Trail and mostly state lands to the north and the Florida Keys to the south and south-east. It includes most of Florida Bay. The biosphere reserve includes Dry Tortugas National Park, a group of seven coral reefs and surrounding shoals, coral reefs and waters.

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Hollywood Sign

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The Hollywood Sign: It’s more than just nine white letters spelling out a city’s name; it’s one of the world’s most evocative symbols – a universal metaphor for ambition, success, glamour…for this dazzling place, industry and dream we call H-O-L-L-Y-W-O-O-D. In this site, you’ll get closer to Hollywood’s “biggest star” than you ever dreamed possible – from a photo journey through Hollywood history and tips on where to see the Sign, to live Sign Webcams and the latest Sign news. You’ll also learn about the people who work to keep the Sign preserved and protected, and how you can get involved.So come and explore the fascinating past, present and future of this international icon – a monument that sparks a thousand dazzling associations…The Hollywood Sign.Hollywood Sign is a Adventures Place For Vacations.

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