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Chicago Has All The Makings of An Addictive City

Chicago is so addictive. I cannot visit the Windy City enough, and if I wait to long between visits, I find myself in serious withdrawal. Why? There’s just always so much going on here, and with new attractions opening daily, I never manage to see everything I want on one go. And this isn’t even…

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Top 5 Things to do in Winter Park, Colorado

Here are the top 5 things to do in Winter Park, Colorado. Everything from dog sledding, night skiing, tubing and fat biking at Snow Mountain Ranch: 1. Fat Biking Adventure starts on a fat bike at Snow Mountain Ranch where there are 10 kilometers of trails designated just for these rockstar bikes. Pricing: $60/full day, $40/half day, $20/hr. 2.…

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Things To Do in Minneapolis

With easy access to lakes and other outdoor attractions, there are plenty of things to do in Minneapolis, the perfect getaway destination for active travelers who also enjoy a bit of urban sophistication. For the best views of skyscrapers and nature combined, lace up your sneakers and head out for a run. Three Great Places…

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Quin Hotel in New York City

  The Quin Hotel, a midtown Manhattan spot just few blocks from Central Park, is preserving its storied past by making art a focal point. Before the hotel opened in the winter of 2013, it was the residential Buckingham Hotel, which attracted talented folks like artist Georgia O’Keefe and pianist Ignacy Jan Paderewski. Now sporting…

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Things to do in Denver: Weekend Trips for Hipsters

  While there is no denying that Denver has its share of the mainstream, up and coming art districts and funky neighborhoods are popping up all over the city where the culture-savvy will have no trouble filling the weekend with hip boutiques, breweries and baristas. Here are the top things to do in Denver on a…

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5 Reasons To Visit Ottawa- Canada’s Capitol City

  What first comes to mind when you think of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada? Parliament Hill? Maybe the Rideau Canal. Or perhaps a giant stack of history considering that this is the spot Queen Victoria chose to be Canada’s capital. Upon arrival, Ottawa was a mystery to me. As Canada’s fourth largest city, I assumed it…

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Panoramic view of downtown Ottawa with Parliament Hill

5 Reasons To Visit Ottawa- Canada's Capitol City

  What first comes to mind when you think of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada? Parliament Hill? Maybe the Rideau Canal. Or perhaps a giant stack of history considering that this is the spot Queen Victoria chose to be Canada’s capital. Upon arrival, Ottawa was a mystery to me. As Canada’s fourth largest city, I assumed it…

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Things to do in Denver: Weekend Trips for First Timers

For a first-time trip to Denver, the must-do possibilities are endless. Known for its wide-range of outdoors adventures, culinary landscape and energetic downtown, Denver offers new experiences to discover for tourists and locals alike. Here are our top choices for things to do in Denver if you’re a first timer in the city: Eating: Marcos‘…

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Reasons to Visit Buffalo Creek Wilderness

Less visited campsites in Colorado can be found at the Buffalo Creek Wilderness near Bailey. The area gets its name from the 13,000-foot Buffalo Peaks that can be spotted in nearby Fairplay.  Here, there are two eroded volcanic mountains that were active 28 million years ago. Today, the area is home to some of the…

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The Revival of Train Travel

Travel by train is making a comeback. Some passengers are opting for train travel to trek across the nation- even when it means 20+ hours of travel time instead of a 4+-hour flight. Whether it’s for the nostalgia, the extra space or to take in views along the way, companies like Pullman Rail Journeys make sure…

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