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As America celebrates our 234th birthday this month, there are few<br />
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this time of year, with sunny, often temperate weather. AirTran Airways<br />
serves a host of Midwest destinations, including Chicago, Detroit and<br />
Akron-Canton, OH.<br />
This spring, we held our annual shareholders meeting in Milwaukee.<br />
Our young friends at the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee helped us<br />
unveil our unique Brewers 1 aircraft, and the attendees had a great time<br />
visiting our Midwest hub city. There are so many things to see and do, and<br />
you can read about some of Milwaukee’s biggest draws in this month’s<br />
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Boys from the YMCA of Metropolitan<br />
Milwaukee help unveil Brewers 1<br />
Baltimore/Washington and<br />
Orlando. We’ve also rolled out<br />
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Antonio and both Baltimore/<br />
Washington and Orlando.<br />
This month, we’re increasing<br />
the frequency of our<br />
nonstop fl ights between<br />
Milwaukee and Boston. In<br />
October, we’ll add another<br />
daily nonstop between<br />
Milwaukee and Washington’s<br />
Reagan National. And we’ve<br />
announced plans to introduce<br />
new nonstop service late this<br />
year between Milwaukee<br />
and both New Orleans and<br />
Sarasota, FL.<br />
Meanwhile, AirTran<br />
Airways’ Crew Members have<br />
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already crowded trophy case.<br />
After being named the top<br />
low-cost carrier for the third<br />
straight year in the Airline<br />
Quality Rating study and<br />
winning Air Transport World’s<br />
Market Leadership Award<br />
earlier this year, AirTran<br />
Airways was recently honored<br />
as <strong>2010</strong>’s Best Value Airline by<br />
the editors of SmarterTravel,<br />
a trusted online resource<br />
since 1998. In making the<br />
award, SmarterTravel cited<br />
our consistently low fares and<br />
wide availability of sale seats.<br />
Thanks again for fl ying<br />
with us and giving us the<br />
opportunity to serve you. We<br />
appreciate your business and<br />
look forward to welcoming<br />
you aboard another AirTran<br />
Airways fl ight very soon.<br />
Cordially,<br />
Bob Fornaro<br />
Chairman, President and CEO<br />
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Nowadays you don’t have to<br />
go to London for a taste of<br />
Fortnum & Mason. Not only is<br />
our fine selection of food, wine<br />
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JEFF MARTIN<br />
THE LIST<br />
WASHINGTON, DC<br />
1<br />
DRUM CIRCLE<br />
The rhythms of the city can be felt at the Sunday<br />
drum circle in Meridian Hill Park. One of DC’s bestkept<br />
secrets, this spirited event (which takes place<br />
from 3pm to around 9pm) has been getting people<br />
moving for more than 40 years. Bordered by 15th and<br />
16th streets and Euclid and W streets; nps.gov/mehi<br />
Let’s Go<br />
JULY <strong>2010</strong> GO MAGAZINE<br />
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010 LET’S GO<br />
2 National Portrait Gallery<br />
Nine hundred portraits of infl uential<br />
and historical men and<br />
women (presidents, athletes,<br />
artists, pop culture icons) are<br />
on view under one roof at this<br />
memorable museum. Eighth<br />
and F sts; 202-633-8300; npg.<br />
si.edu 3 National Zoo Sunset<br />
Serenades Hoof it on down to<br />
the zoo to hang out with the<br />
resident animals and hear some<br />
great music. These free outdoor<br />
concerts on Thursdays feature<br />
jazz, folk, blues and rock<br />
performances. Bring your own<br />
food for a picnic. July 22 and 29,<br />
Aug 5. 3001 Connecticut Ave<br />
NW; 202-633-4800; nationalzoo<br />
.si.edu 4 National Cathedral<br />
Spiritual sustenance and<br />
soaring architecture can be<br />
GO MAGAZINE JULY <strong>2010</strong><br />
2 3 4<br />
5 6 7<br />
8 9 10<br />
found at this iconic structure.<br />
Climb the 333 steps to the top<br />
of the central tower (on Fridays<br />
and Saturdays), where you’ll be<br />
rewarded with an amazing view.<br />
3101 Wisconsin Ave NW; 202-<br />
537-6200; nationalcathedral.org<br />
5 Jaleo: Tapas-Bar A visit to<br />
this enchanting restaurant from<br />
famed chef Jose Andres will<br />
transport you to Spain with its<br />
delicious sangrias, tapas (like<br />
sea urchin with diced peppers,<br />
tomatoes and cucumbers) and<br />
vibrant décor. 480 7th St NW;<br />
202-628-7949; jaleo.com<br />
6 Capital Sites@Nite bike tour<br />
Cyclists looking for something<br />
different will want to join this<br />
guided nighttime ride from Bike<br />
and Roll. The tour takes you<br />
past the White House and other<br />
iconic sites around the National<br />
Mall when the temperatures are<br />
cooler and the views are even<br />
more stunning. 202-842-2453;<br />
bikethesites.com 7 Rock Creek<br />
Park One of America’s most<br />
impressive urban nature areas,<br />
this park is twice the size of<br />
New York’s Central Park and<br />
offers more than 1,750 acres<br />
of quiet trails, burbling water<br />
and grassy open spaces. 5200<br />
Glover Rd (entrance of Nature<br />
Center); nps.gov/rocr 8 Maine<br />
Avenue Fish Market Opened in<br />
1805, the open-air “Wharf” is<br />
the oldest continuously operating<br />
fi sh market in the US. Visit<br />
on a weekend for the lively<br />
ambience and a great bowl<br />
of steamed shrimp. 202-484-<br />
2722; 1100 Maine Ave SW<br />
9 POV Roof Terrace An outstanding<br />
view awaits at the<br />
11th-fl oor rooftop bar of the W<br />
Hotel. Bask in the glow of the<br />
lit-up Washington Monument as<br />
you enjoy the lounge’s famed<br />
cocktails, many made using<br />
customized ice (chips, spears,<br />
shaved) and fresh fruit and<br />
vegetable juices. 515 15th St<br />
NW; 202-661-2478; starwood<br />
hotels.com 10 Old Town<br />
Alexandria Shoppers will love<br />
the charming, boutique-lined<br />
streets of Old Town Alexandria.<br />
Grab a cup of authentic colonialera<br />
peanut soup at Gadsby’s<br />
Tavern and be sure to check out<br />
the Torpedo Factory Art Center,<br />
where artists create and sell<br />
their works. visitalexandria<br />
va.com —Neal Learner<br />
SUNSET SERENADES: ELIZABETH WAGNER, SMITHSONIAN’S NATIONAL ZOO; FISH MARKET: ELVERT BARNES; BIKE TOUR: ANDREW SNOW PHOTOGRAPHY;<br />
ROCK CREEK PARK: TAYLOR S. KENNEDY/NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CREATIVE/GETTY IMAGES
012 LET’S GO<br />
EVENTS<br />
July<br />
JUL<br />
July 1 to Jan. 2, 2011<br />
Tutankhamun: The<br />
Golden King and the<br />
Great Pharaohs<br />
DENVER King Tut, Queen<br />
Hatshepsut and other<br />
Ancient Egyptian monarchs<br />
rule over this exhibition at<br />
the Denver Art Museum,<br />
where visitors can see jewelry,<br />
weapons, furniture and<br />
statuary from the pharaohs’<br />
tombs. tutdenver.com<br />
July 16-24<br />
Minneapolis<br />
Aquatennial<br />
MINNEAPOLIS A tribute<br />
to the City of Lakes and<br />
its plethora of waterways,<br />
the 71st annual<br />
Aquatennial makes a<br />
splash with wakesurfing<br />
competitions, milk<br />
carton boat races<br />
and fireworks over<br />
the Mississippi River.<br />
aquatennial.org<br />
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23<br />
July 16-18<br />
Pitchfork Music Festival<br />
CHICAGO The Windy City rocks out at this<br />
annual summer showcase of the world’s best<br />
indie musicians. This year’s lineup includes<br />
more than 40 cutting-edge performers like<br />
Modest Mouse, Delorean and Broken Social<br />
Scene. pitchforkmusicfestival.com<br />
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The crowd goes wild<br />
at last year’s festival<br />
Come face to face<br />
with the funerary mask<br />
of Psusennes I<br />
July 16-25<br />
Festival del Sole<br />
NAPA VALLEY (60 MILES<br />
FROM SAN FRANCISCO)<br />
Napa’s leading wineries<br />
toast the summer<br />
season by pairing lavish<br />
dinners and wine tastings<br />
with art exhibitions,<br />
croquet matches and<br />
performances by musicians<br />
like Chris Botti<br />
and Joshua Bell and<br />
dancers from the Kirov<br />
Ballet of St. Petersburg.<br />
festivaldelsole.com<br />
July 21-25<br />
Tales of the Cocktail<br />
NEW ORLEANS Take one part<br />
cocktail party and two parts drink<br />
tastings, add several dashes of<br />
demos, workshops and competitions<br />
with award-winning<br />
mixologists and you get this<br />
spirited celebration in Crescent<br />
City. talesofthecocktail.com<br />
Peter’s Planters<br />
Punch mixes<br />
rum, natural<br />
vanilla liqueur<br />
and orgeat<br />
(almond)<br />
cordial syrup
July 14-18<br />
National Black<br />
Arts Festival<br />
ATLANTA Performance halls<br />
across Atlanta play host to<br />
the artistic musings of jazz<br />
trombonist Wycliffe Gordon,<br />
Afro-Brazilian percussion<br />
ensemble Olodum, vibraphonist<br />
Roy Ayers, songstress<br />
Lizz Wright and dance troupe<br />
Philadanco during this African<br />
culture event. nbaf.org<br />
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 AUG<br />
KING TUT: SANDRO VANNINI; PITCHFORK: LEIGH ANN HINES<br />
July 26-31<br />
St. Louis Tap Festival<br />
ST. LOUIS A dozen of the country’s<br />
top tappers show off their fancy<br />
footwork in performances, master<br />
workshops, dances and panel<br />
discussions. At the popular Tap<br />
Jam, attendees are invited to hoof<br />
it on the dance floor—no experierieence necessary. tapheritage.com om<br />
Jazz trombonist<br />
Wycliffe Gordon<br />
July 8-25<br />
Capital Fringe Festival<br />
WASHINGTON, DC While<br />
Capitol Hill can be straightlaced,<br />
this festival embraces<br />
all things wacky and offbeat.<br />
The inventive offerings<br />
include everything from plays,<br />
musicals and poetry readings<br />
to puppet and mime shows.<br />
capitalfringe.org<br />
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Aug. 6-8<br />
US Open Sandcastle<br />
Competition<br />
SAN DIEGO Amateur and<br />
professional teams hit the<br />
beach for the largest sandcastle<br />
building competition in the US.<br />
The sculpting begins at 9am<br />
and continues for five hours,<br />
but don’t wait too long to get<br />
there—the tides usually wash<br />
the creations away by 4pm.<br />
usopensandcastle.com<br />
GET<br />
SPORTY<br />
These athletic events<br />
will pump you up:<br />
JACKSONVILLE, FL<br />
AT&T GREATER<br />
JACKSONVILLE KINGFISH<br />
TOURNAMENT<br />
JULY 19-24<br />
Th e largest kingfi sh tournament<br />
in the world reels in<br />
pro and amateur anglers<br />
who compete for hundreds<br />
of thousands of dollars in<br />
prizes. Fishing fans can also<br />
check out a food festival, live<br />
entertainment and vendors<br />
selling boat merchandise.<br />
kingfi shtournament.com<br />
CANTON, OH<br />
PRO FOOTBALL HALL<br />
OF FAME ENSHRINEMENT<br />
FESTIVAL<br />
JULY 30 TO AUG. 8<br />
Jerry Rice and Emmitt<br />
Smith are among this<br />
year’s seven Hall of Fame<br />
inductees. In addition<br />
to the enshrinement<br />
ceremony, events include a<br />
Drum Corps International<br />
competition and the NFL<br />
Hall of Fame game between<br />
the Cincinnati Bengals and<br />
Dallas Cowboys. profoot<br />
ballhofef.com<br />
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA<br />
(36 MILES FROM LA)<br />
HURLEY US OPEN<br />
OF SURFING<br />
JULY 31 TO AUG. 8<br />
Half a million<br />
dudes and betties<br />
will cheer on the<br />
globe’s greatest surfers<br />
at this radical event, which<br />
rounds out the surfi ng<br />
competitions with concerts,<br />
a fashion show and BMX<br />
and skateboarding faceoff<br />
s. usopenofsurfi ng.com<br />
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SUMMER FUN<br />
Green Screens<br />
Celebrate spectacular weather at these<br />
outdoor movie showings.<br />
GLENDALE, AZ (NEAR PHOENIX)<br />
DIVE ’N’ MOVIES<br />
Guests at these “dive-in” movies at<br />
Wet ’n’ Wild Phoenix can watch The<br />
Little Rascals (July 9) Transformers:<br />
Revenge of the Fallen (July 16), Surf’s<br />
Up (July 23) and The Blind Side (July<br />
30) while floating in the Monsoon Bay<br />
wave pool. phoenix.mywetnwild.com<br />
MILWAUKEE<br />
POINT FISH FRY<br />
& A FLICK<br />
The ultimate Milwaukee happy<br />
hour—the Friday-night fish fry—gets a<br />
new spin at Discover World, a science<br />
center and aquarium. Movies such as<br />
The Hangover r (Aug. 6) are projected<br />
onto a screen in front of Lake Michigan.<br />
discoveryworld.org<br />
NEW YORK CITY<br />
SYFY’S MOVIES<br />
WITH A VIEW<br />
This movie series at Brooklyn Bridge<br />
Park’s Pier 1 comes with quite a view:<br />
Feature films like The Big Lebowski<br />
(July 22) and Rear Window w (July 29) are<br />
shown with the lights of Manhattan<br />
twinkling in the background.<br />
brooklynbridgepark.org<br />
OREFIELD, PA (NEAR<br />
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM)<br />
SHANKWEILER’S DRIVE-IN<br />
MOVIE THEATER<br />
Open since 1934, this is the oldest<br />
continuously operating drive-in movie<br />
theater in the US. The flicks are a<br />
bit more modern, like Disney’s The<br />
Sorcerer’s Apprentice (starts July 16).<br />
shankweilers.com
SUMMER FUN<br />
Green Screens<br />
Celebrate spectacular weather at these<br />
outdoor movie showings.<br />
GLENDALE, AZ (NEAR PHOENIX)<br />
DIVE ’N’ MOVIES<br />
Guests at these “dive-in” movies at<br />
Wet ’n’ Wild Phoenix can watch The<br />
Little Rascals (July 9) Transformers:<br />
Revenge of the Fallen (July 16), Surf’s<br />
Up (July 23) and The Blind Side (July<br />
30) while floating in the Monsoon Bay<br />
wave pool. phoenix.mywetnwild.com<br />
MILWAUKEE<br />
POINT FISH FRY<br />
& A FLICK<br />
The ultimate Milwaukee happy<br />
hour—the Friday-night fish fry—gets a<br />
new spin at Discover World, a science<br />
center and aquarium. Movies such as<br />
The Hangover r (Aug. 6) are projected<br />
onto a screen in front of Lake Michigan.<br />
discoveryworld.org<br />
NEW YORK CITY<br />
SYFY’S MOVIES<br />
WITH A VIEW<br />
This movie series at Brooklyn Bridge<br />
Park’s Pier 1 comes with quite a view:<br />
Feature films like The Big Lebowski<br />
(July 22) and Rear Window w (July 29) are<br />
shown with the lights of Manhattan<br />
twinkling in the background.<br />
brooklynbridgepark.org<br />
OREFIELD, PA (NEAR<br />
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM)<br />
SHANKWEILER’S DRIVE-IN<br />
MOVIE THEATER<br />
Open since 1934, this is the oldest<br />
continuously operating drive-in movie<br />
theater in the US. The flicks are a<br />
bit more modern, like Disney’s The<br />
Sorcerer’s Apprentice (starts July 16).<br />
shankweilers.com
There’s a seat to the Caribbean waiting for you.<br />
There are some places where the sun feels warmer. The tropical songs sound better. And umbrella drinks<br />
taste better. That’s why AirTran Airways is offering low fares to the sunny beaches of Key West, Nassau/<br />
Paradise Island, Montego Bay, Aruba and San Juan. Book at airtran.com for our lowest fares, an affordable<br />
Business Class and Wi-Fi on every flight. Go. There’s nothing stopping you. ®<br />
En español, 1-877-581-9842 ©<strong>2010</strong> XM Satellite Radio Inc. ©AirTran Airways <strong>2010</strong>
M VIBRAM FIVE FINGERS<br />
KSO trek Going barefoot is<br />
the newest trend in outdoor<br />
hiking, and these slip-ons<br />
make it safe by incorporating<br />
a 4mm midsole<br />
plate to guard against<br />
rock-bruising and<br />
kangaroo leather to<br />
protect against tears.<br />
$125; vibramfive<br />
fingers.com<br />
W VASQUE Mindbender<br />
Weighing just 9.9 ounces, this<br />
shoe helps runners who are<br />
switching from pavement to<br />
dirt maintain speed. Reflective<br />
trim makes it safe for night<br />
jogs. $95; vasque.com<br />
M COLUMBIA Ravenous<br />
Best for runners<br />
who run far and long,<br />
this shoe has a heel with<br />
a softer foot cushion and<br />
extra flexibility in the<br />
forefoot for pushing off the<br />
toes. $90; columbia.com<br />
M SAUCONY Men’s ProGrid<br />
Razor The ideal footwear if you’re<br />
expecting nasty weather, this<br />
3/4-cut boot is lined with eVent<br />
fabric for extra waterproofing.<br />
$135; saucony.com<br />
ROUNDUP<br />
TRAIL<br />
BLAZERS<br />
WHEN THE GOING GETS<br />
ROUGH, HI-TECH ALL-<br />
TERRAIN SHOES KEEP<br />
YOUR FEET FROM TAKING<br />
A BEATING.<br />
M Men’s<br />
W Women’s<br />
LET’S GO<br />
W GARMONT Vetta<br />
Hike GTX The “Anatomically<br />
Directed<br />
Design” of this boot<br />
includes lacing that<br />
is parallel to the toe<br />
joint, encouraging<br />
the foot to flex more<br />
naturally. $175;<br />
garmont.com<br />
W KAYLAND Zephyr W This medium-rigid<br />
boot helps prevent dreaded sprains thanks<br />
to a polyurethane exoskeleton, which gives<br />
it solid foot and ankle support.<br />
$200; kayland.com<br />
PHOTOGRAPH<br />
BY CLAIRE BENOIST<br />
JULY <strong>2010</strong> GO MAGAZINE<br />
017
018 LET’S GO<br />
WET & WILD<br />
BEAT THE HEAT<br />
Central Florida is sunny and, like most<br />
of the country, warm this time of year.<br />
Luckily, the area is hotbed of cold<br />
springs, which bubble up from the state’s<br />
underground aquifer. Now it's just a<br />
matter of picking the cool-down spot<br />
that's right for you.<br />
SHOPPING<br />
TAMPA<br />
Barneys. Bergdorf. Bloomingdale’s.<br />
Each year, millions<br />
of people travel to New York to<br />
shop at these famous fashion<br />
hotspots. But those who want<br />
something more off -the-beaten<br />
path should sign up for tours<br />
that spotlight the Big Apple’s<br />
best-kept shopping secrets.<br />
“We only go to independently<br />
BEST FOR: SEEING WILDLIFE<br />
HOMOSASSA SPRINGS WILDLIFE<br />
STATE PARK In addition to an underwater<br />
observatory, this spring-fed park has elevated ORLANDO<br />
boardwalks perfect for wildlife viewing.<br />
floridastateparks.org/homosassasprings BEST FOR: KAYAKING AND CANOEING<br />
BEST FOR: MYTH HUNTING<br />
WEEKI WACHEE SPRINGS Costumed<br />
mermaids frolic in this limestone<br />
spring near Tampa. They perform two<br />
different shows a day in an underwater<br />
theater. weekiwachee.com<br />
Secret Service<br />
INSTEAD OF HITTING NEW YORK’S BIG-NAME<br />
STORES, TAKE A TOUR OF HIDDEN RETAIL GEMS.<br />
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owned stores that people don’t<br />
know about or are timid about<br />
going to themselves,” says Bobbie<br />
Kraus, a New York native and<br />
co-founder of Secret Shop<br />
Walks. “Th at’s where you’ll<br />
discover one-of-a-kind clothing,<br />
housewares and collectibles you<br />
can’t get anywhere else.”<br />
Stylista Shopping Tours<br />
WEKIWA SPRINGS This<br />
watercraft-friendly spot boasts<br />
multiple kayak trails and two<br />
campsites that can only be reached<br />
by water. Licensed paddlers can<br />
fish once they reach the Wekiva<br />
River or Sand Lake. floridastate<br />
parks.org/wekiwasprings<br />
founder Eliza Parrilla—another<br />
NYC native—also focuses on<br />
boutiques that aren’t in any<br />
guidebooks, while Pamela<br />
Parisi of Elegant Tightwad<br />
Shopping Excursions uses her<br />
fashion industry contacts to gain<br />
entry into showrooms that sell<br />
designer clothing at wholesale<br />
prices and are closed to the<br />
general public.<br />
Shoppers will fi nd everything<br />
from in-season Italian suits to<br />
vintage handbags to antique<br />
teacups, and tour operators will<br />
customize itineraries to help them<br />
fi nd what they’re looking for.<br />
BEST FOR: ENTERTAINING THE KIDS<br />
SILVER SPRINGS A nature-inspired<br />
theme park surrounds this spring and<br />
river. Amusements include alligator<br />
feeding shows, a children’s riverboat<br />
playland and glass-bottom boat rides.<br />
silversprings.com<br />
BEST FOR:<br />
SNORKELING<br />
AND SCUBA<br />
DIVING<br />
BLUE SPRING<br />
Crystal-clear<br />
water, rocky<br />
caverns and<br />
underwater<br />
wildlife make<br />
this park a<br />
must-visit for<br />
experienced<br />
divers.<br />
floridastate<br />
parks.org/<br />
bluespring<br />
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020 LET’S GO<br />
BEAUTY<br />
Saving<br />
Face<br />
IT’S POSSIBLE TO PROTECT<br />
YOUR SKIN AND MAINTAIN<br />
A FRESH GLOW DURING THIS<br />
SUN-DRENCHED TRAVEL<br />
SEASON. HERE’S HOW.<br />
BY CHRISTINA KALLERY<br />
SUN-PROOF YOUR SKIN Sunscreen is the most effective<br />
weapon in your anti-aging arsenal. Slather it on every day—even<br />
when you’re not in direct sunlight. If you’re blemish-prone, use<br />
an oil-free formula or one labeled non-comedogenic. Apply<br />
about a shot glass’ worth all over every two to three hours.<br />
1 Supergoop!<br />
Sunscreen Wipes<br />
SPF 30 Formulated<br />
for sensitive skin,<br />
these travelfriendly<br />
wipes<br />
tuck neatly into<br />
any handbag. $34,<br />
supergoop.com<br />
GO MAGAZINE JULY <strong>2010</strong><br />
2 Ahava All-Day<br />
Sunshield Travel<br />
Kit This SPF 30<br />
moisturizer and<br />
after-sun duo are<br />
enriched with<br />
seaweed and Dead<br />
Sea minerals. $25,<br />
ahavaus.com<br />
1<br />
2<br />
3 Kiss My Face<br />
Sun Screen SPF 30<br />
This paraben-free,<br />
coconut-y formula<br />
contains skinsoothing<br />
aloe and<br />
oat protein. $13,<br />
kissmyface.com<br />
3<br />
GLOW WITH IT A sun-kissed glow is the perfect complement<br />
to the season’s body-baring fashions, so go faux with self-tanners<br />
or bronzers. To banish telltale self-tanner splotchiness, blend,<br />
blend… and blend some more. For the smoothest finish, exfoliate<br />
before applying any bronzing product.<br />
4 Yves Rocher<br />
2-in-1 Healthy<br />
Glow Moisturizer<br />
This moisturizer<br />
imparts just a<br />
touch of naturallooking<br />
color. $15,<br />
yvesrocherusa.com<br />
4<br />
5 Comodynes<br />
Sunless Tanning<br />
Towelettes Two<br />
single-use wipes<br />
offer a glow<br />
without taking up<br />
carry-on space.<br />
$14 for eight pack,<br />
comodynes.net<br />
6<br />
6 Soap & Glory<br />
Glow Getter Not<br />
ready to commit to<br />
a lasting tan? This<br />
powder spray lends<br />
instant bronze,<br />
then washes right<br />
off. $13, soapand<br />
glory.com<br />
5
Protect Your Most<br />
Valuable Asset<br />
Y<br />
our face is the key to your personal and<br />
professional success. But with so many<br />
physicians offering cosmetic procedures in<br />
their practices, it is critical that you seek out<br />
the most quali ed professional. Members of<br />
the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery<br />
(AACS) are committed to patient safety.<br />
Cosmetic surgery is a major decision and<br />
careful thought should be given to choosing<br />
a provider. Any reputable cosmetic surgeon<br />
will welcome your questions and want you<br />
to be completely comfortable with his or her<br />
quali cations. Don’t hesitate to check<br />
a surgeon’s credentials; ask about the<br />
surgeon’s medical education and training;<br />
seek referrals from friends; look at your<br />
options and don’t be afraid to consult with<br />
more than one cosmetic surgeon to discuss<br />
your desired outcome.<br />
For more information on quality cosmetic<br />
surgery visit an AACS member professional<br />
in your area.<br />
For more information on quality cosmetic<br />
surgery visit an AACS member professional<br />
in your area.<br />
Atlanta, GA<br />
Alexander S. Gross, MD<br />
770-781-5077<br />
www.gadermctr.com<br />
Philadelphia, PA<br />
Richard L. Dolsky, MD<br />
610-667-3341<br />
www.cosmeticsurgeryphila.com<br />
Baltimore, MD<br />
Darab Hormozi, MD<br />
410-825-4022<br />
www.drhormozi.com<br />
Indianapolis, ID<br />
Robert F. Jackson, MD<br />
Chris Lowery, DO<br />
317-846-1226<br />
www.rjlipodr.com<br />
Pensacola, FL<br />
David M. Mills, MD<br />
850-438-1277<br />
www.panhandlevisioninstitute.com<br />
Raleigh, NC<br />
Margaret B. Boyse, MD<br />
919-782-2152<br />
www.dermatologypros.com
Protect Your Most<br />
Valuable Asset<br />
Y<br />
our face is the key to your personal and<br />
professional success. But with so many<br />
physicians offering cosmetic procedures in<br />
their practices, it is critical that you seek out<br />
the most quali ed professional. Members of<br />
the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery<br />
(AACS) are committed to patient safety.<br />
Cosmetic surgery is a major decision and<br />
careful thought should be given to choosing<br />
a provider. Any reputable cosmetic surgeon<br />
will welcome your questions and want you<br />
to be completely comfortable with his or her<br />
quali cations. Don’t hesitate to check<br />
a surgeon’s credentials; ask about the<br />
surgeon’s medical education and training;<br />
seek referrals from friends; look at your<br />
options and don’t be afraid to consult with<br />
more than one cosmetic surgeon to discuss<br />
your desired outcome.<br />
For more information on quality cosmetic<br />
surgery visit an AACS member professional<br />
in your area.<br />
For more information on quality cosmetic<br />
surgery visit an AACS member professional<br />
in your area.<br />
Atlanta, GA<br />
Alexander S. Gross, MD<br />
770-781-5077<br />
www.gadermctr.com<br />
Philadelphia, PA<br />
Richard L. Dolsky, MD<br />
610-667-3341<br />
www.cosmeticsurgeryphila.com<br />
Baltimore, MD<br />
Darab Hormozi, MD<br />
410-825-4022<br />
www.drhormozi.com<br />
Indianapolis, ID<br />
Robert F. Jackson, MD<br />
Chris Lowery, DO<br />
317-846-1226<br />
www.rjlipodr.com<br />
Pensacola, FL<br />
David M. Mills, MD<br />
850-438-1277<br />
www.panhandlevisioninstitute.com<br />
Raleigh, NC<br />
Margaret B. Boyse, MD<br />
919-782-2152<br />
www.dermatologypros.com
YAO MING: LISA BLUMENFELD/GETTY IMAGES<br />
RESTAURANTS<br />
ALL-STAR EATS<br />
FEAST LIKE A CHAMPION AT THESE PRO ATHLETE-OWNED SPOTS.<br />
SEAN AVERY<br />
LEFT WING<br />
NEW YORK RANGERS<br />
RYAN BRAUN<br />
LEFT FIELDER<br />
MILWAUKEE BREWERS<br />
BLOG FEED<br />
True Grits<br />
RESTAURANT<br />
Warren 77<br />
LOCATION<br />
77 Warren St, NYC; 212-227-<br />
8994; warren77nyc.com<br />
DESCRIPTION<br />
Upscale yet laidback sports<br />
bar in Tribeca decorated<br />
with NY sports memorabilia<br />
MUST-TRY DISHES<br />
Onion rings with chipotle<br />
mayo; Dini’s mac n’ cheese<br />
with bread crumbs, caramelized<br />
onions and chives<br />
RESTAURANT<br />
Ryan Braun’s Waterfront<br />
LOCATION<br />
102 N Water St, Milwaukee;<br />
414-727-2888; rbwater<br />
front.com<br />
DESCRIPTION<br />
A hip hangout for dinner<br />
on the deck or cocktails in<br />
the lounge<br />
MUST-TRY DISHES<br />
Hand-cut filet grill; wild cut<br />
salmon stuffed with crab<br />
and shrimp cake<br />
1. MILLER-UNION “Th is James Beard Award semifi nalist<br />
off ers a diff erent take on grits: fried grit fritters with<br />
country ham and gooey local Tomme cheese.”<br />
999 Brady Ave; 678-733-8550; millerunion.com<br />
2. DOGWOOD “Th e grit bar at this refi ned spot features<br />
yellow ground Red Mule grits and accoutrements such<br />
as pimento cheese and crawfi sh butter.” 525 Peachtree<br />
St; 404-835-1410; dogwoodrestaurant.com<br />
A LOCAL BLOGGER REVEALS<br />
ATLANTA’S BEST SPOTS FOR<br />
THIS SOUTHERN STAPLE.<br />
PEYTON MANNING<br />
QUARTERBACK<br />
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS<br />
YAO MING<br />
CENTER<br />
HOUSTON ROCKETS<br />
Keep up with Jimmy Sobeck’s dining adventures around Atlanta at eatitatlanta.com.<br />
RESTAURANT<br />
Harry & Izzy’s<br />
LOCATION<br />
153 S Illinois St, Indianapolis;<br />
317-635-9594;<br />
harryandizzys.com<br />
DESCRIPTION<br />
Casual, low-key offspring<br />
of the famed St. Elmo’s<br />
Steakhouse next door<br />
MUST-TRY DISHES<br />
Shrimp cocktail; 10-oz.<br />
NY strip rolled in cracked<br />
peppercorn and served with<br />
orange-brandy-butter sauce<br />
RESTAURANT<br />
YAO Restaurant & Bar<br />
LOCATION<br />
9755 Westheimer, Houston;<br />
832-251-2588; yaorestau<br />
rant.com<br />
DESCRIPTION<br />
Chinese-American cuisine<br />
voted best in Houston on<br />
Citysearch.com<br />
MUST-TRY DISHES<br />
Peking duck; pan-seared<br />
salmon in hot chili sauce<br />
3. WEST EGG CAFE “Breakfast is served all day at this<br />
popular Westside establishment, so you can enjoy the<br />
dense and creamy roasted garlic grits any time.” 1100<br />
Howell Mill Rd; 404-872-3973; westeggcafe.com<br />
LET’S GO 023<br />
4. WAFFLE HOUSE “No trip to Atlanta is complete without<br />
a visit to Waffl e House. It was founded here, aft er<br />
all. Th e grits are best when paired with ham, bacon or a<br />
creamy slice of American cheese.” waffl ehouse.com<br />
5. JCT KITCHEN “Th e Red Mule grits at this adventurous<br />
Southern eatery swim in a gluttonous pool of butter,<br />
topped with a poached egg. Stir it all up and enjoy.”<br />
1198 Howell Mill Rd; 404-355-2252; jctkitchen.com<br />
JULY <strong>2010</strong> GO MAGAZINE
024 LET’S GO<br />
FLOWCHART THE GIVING TREE<br />
PICK THE VOLUNTEER VACATION THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU.<br />
You get<br />
a warm, fuzzy<br />
feeling when<br />
you:<br />
HAMMER<br />
Nail a few boards with<br />
Habitat for Humanity.<br />
There are 1,700 affiliates<br />
across the US, so finding<br />
one for your next trip will<br />
be easy. habitat.org<br />
Maintain the hiking trails<br />
on one of Colorado’s<br />
14,000-foot-plus mountains<br />
with the Colorado<br />
Fourteeners Initiative.<br />
14ers.org<br />
ON A MOUNTAIN<br />
HOW WELL<br />
DID YOU DO<br />
IN SCIENCE<br />
CLASS?<br />
I MEMORIZED THE<br />
PERIODIC TABLE.<br />
Test the water quality of<br />
the Malibu Creek watershed<br />
with Heal the Bay,<br />
based in Santa Monica,<br />
CA. healthebay.org<br />
SPICE METER<br />
HELP YOUR<br />
FELLOW MAN HUG A TREE PET AN ANIMAL<br />
I DO<br />
MY BEST WORK<br />
WITH A ____ IN<br />
MY HAND<br />
PEN<br />
Tutor children in<br />
Petersfield, Jamaica,<br />
through Amizade’s<br />
partnership with a local<br />
community-based organization.<br />
amizade.org<br />
ON THE BEACH<br />
THE EXPERIMENT<br />
FAILED.<br />
Make the shores prime<br />
for summer fun by<br />
participating in a beach<br />
cleanup with one of 70<br />
Surfrider Foundation<br />
chapters. surfrider.org<br />
NATURE<br />
SHOULD BE:<br />
EATEN<br />
Get your hands dirty in<br />
exchange for accommodations<br />
on a farm in the<br />
World Wide Opportunities<br />
on Organic Farms<br />
network. wwoof.org<br />
PRESERVED<br />
I WANT<br />
TO SPEND MY<br />
VACATION...<br />
Feed and care for wolves<br />
(and other animals such<br />
as bison and foxes)<br />
at Wolf Park in Battle<br />
Ground, IN. wolfpark.org<br />
...THE<br />
FLIGHTY,<br />
FEATHERY<br />
KIND<br />
Restore<br />
habitats for<br />
greater sandhill<br />
cranes<br />
at the Crane<br />
Meadows<br />
National<br />
Wildlife<br />
Refuge in<br />
Little Falls,<br />
MN. fws.gov/<br />
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LET’S GO 027<br />
Kasey Keller is arguably<br />
the greatest goalkeeper<br />
in US soccer history,<br />
having starred in the world’s top soccer leagues in England, Germany<br />
and Spain for more than 15 years. In 2009, Keller returned to his native<br />
Washington to lead Major League Soccer’s new franchise, Seattle<br />
Sounders FC, which welcomed an average of 30,943 fans per game—an<br />
MLS record—in its inaugural season. Here, Keller—one of the league’s<br />
elder statesmen—shares a few tips on how visitors can get their kicks in<br />
and around Emerald City.<br />
JULY <strong>2010</strong> GO MAGAZINE
028 LET’S GO<br />
What should fi rst-time visitors do when they land in<br />
Seattle? “Go to a Sounders game, of course. Even if you’ve<br />
never been to a soccer game before, you’ll have a great time.<br />
We have the best fans in North America, and you’ll see<br />
people on their feet chanting, singing and cheering from start<br />
to fi nish. Th e good thing about soccer, too, is that it’s easy<br />
to schedule because you know each game is going to be a<br />
two-hour outing. If you know you’re going to be in Seattle, get<br />
tickets well in advance.”<br />
If you can’t get tickets, are there any energetic local pubs<br />
where you can catch a game on TV? “Th ere are a lot of fun<br />
places in Pioneer Square, near Qwest Field, which is where we<br />
play our home games. Fuel is where the Emerald City Supporters<br />
[the team’s unoffi cial supporters club] hang out before and aft er<br />
games. Th ey’re the most vocal and loyal fans we have. Fuel is<br />
defi nitely for die-hard soccer fans that want a rowdier experience.<br />
F.X. McRory’s is another good option. F.X. gets lots of<br />
Sounders fans on game day, but it’s a little more relaxed—more<br />
of a sit-down place where you can also get a good meal.”<br />
Speaking of meals, where do you like to eat with your<br />
wife when you’re done making spectacular saves? “If we<br />
want to be right downtown, we love going to ART at the Four<br />
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“ We have the best fans<br />
in North America, and<br />
you’ll see people on their<br />
feet chanting, singing<br />
and cheering from start<br />
to fi nish.”<br />
SEATTLE’S BEST (above)<br />
Sounders fans get rowdy;<br />
(below) Fine dining at ART<br />
Restaurant at the Four<br />
Seasons Hotel Seattle.<br />
Seasons. Th ey’ve got everything<br />
from delicious mini burgers to<br />
great seafood. We also love going to<br />
Canlis, which is beautiful inside and<br />
has incredible views of Lake Union and the city. It’s really nice<br />
in the evening as the sun’s going down; it has fl oor-to-ceiling<br />
windows that [showcase the views]. Both places are defi nitely<br />
on the high-end, fi ne-dining side of things.”<br />
How do you spend downtime? “I live right on Lake<br />
Washington, which is amazing. It’s part of the reason we moved<br />
from Europe back to the US: We wanted to be in a place where<br />
we could walk out the front door, have trees and parks around,<br />
and head down to the water. My wife and kids love it.”<br />
Is there public access on Lake Washington? “Of course.<br />
It’s really [a centerpiece] for the city and has a bunch of public<br />
parks [that off er] boating, waterskiing—pretty much anything<br />
you can do on the water. If my MLS contract allowed, I’d probably<br />
do a lot of waterskiing—but that’ll have to wait a few years.”<br />
What exciting things can people do in your home state<br />
just beyond Seattle? “Some people don’t realize how much<br />
the Pacifi c Northwest has to off er. Within a few hours’ drive,<br />
you can go surfi ng, skiing or snowboarding, then maybe head<br />
back to the Four Seasons for a spa treatment—all in the same<br />
day if you want. It’s a beautiful place to live and visit.”<br />
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On the Town<br />
MILWAUKEE<br />
033 IN BRIEF Fun facts, tidbits and quintessential attractions.<br />
039 SOCIAL FABRIC Local designers are creating a vibrant indie<br />
fashion scene.<br />
041 CULTIVATING CREATIVITY All it takes to make the most of a<br />
visit to Door County’s Hands On Art Studio is imagination.<br />
045 FROM MUNICH TO MILWAUKEE: A LOVE STORY A couple<br />
relives a memorable trip to Deutschland in a city steeped in<br />
German culture and heritage.<br />
ILLUSTRATIONS BY<br />
PAOLO LIM<br />
JULY <strong>2010</strong> GO MAGAZINE<br />
031
ILLUSTRATION BY PAOLO LIM/THE ILLUSTRATION ROOM<br />
a stuffed tuffed<br />
gorilla gorilla<br />
a guitar<br />
On<br />
The<br />
Fonz<br />
Milwaukee’s iconic statue<br />
of Happy Days’ The Fonz—dubbed the<br />
“Bronze Fonz”—invites visitors to strike<br />
funny poses for photo ops. He’s also<br />
been caught on camera holding a few<br />
strange things, including:<br />
a a motorcycle motorcycle vest vest<br />
a baby<br />
shopping bags<br />
Find the Bronz Fonz on the<br />
Riverwalk one block west<br />
of the intersection of Wells<br />
and Water streets.<br />
7/10<br />
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ON THE TOWN: MILWAUKEE<br />
IN BRIEF<br />
CULTURE<br />
CALENDAR<br />
TRUE EVEL: THE<br />
AMAZING STORY OF<br />
EVEL KNIEVEL<br />
At The Harley<br />
Davidson Museum<br />
400 W Canal St; 877-436-8738<br />
harley-davidson.com<br />
The first-ever retrospective of<br />
the stuntman’s life has landed<br />
a fitting venue. The world’s<br />
top motorcycle museum will<br />
display Knievel’s costumes,<br />
bikes, letters and X-rays of<br />
broken bones.<br />
ALLIS AFTER HOURS<br />
At Charles Allis<br />
Decorative Art Museum<br />
1801 N Prospect Ave<br />
414-278-8295<br />
cavtmuseums.org<br />
At this beautiful museum,<br />
which houses the former<br />
belongings of manufacturing<br />
magnate Charles Allis as well<br />
as exhibitions of new works by<br />
local artists, visitors can view<br />
modern and historic decorative<br />
art while listening to live Latin<br />
jazz from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.<br />
BRADY STREET<br />
FESTIVAL FEATURING<br />
CHEESEFEST<br />
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Three stages of rock, blues,<br />
reggae and R&B acts, food<br />
from local restaurants, a<br />
fashion show and samplings<br />
from Wisconsin’s artisan<br />
cheesemakers will fill the<br />
bustling Brady Street during<br />
this event.<br />
JULY <strong>2010</strong> GO MAGAZINE<br />
033
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AND LEARN<br />
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AND HAVE<br />
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Milwaukee Community Sailing<br />
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Riverwalk Boat Cruises<br />
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Blue Max fishing charters<br />
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ON THE TOWN: MILWAUKEE<br />
IN BRIEF<br />
It’s summer in Milwaukee. How do you want to celebrate?<br />
150,000-<br />
200,000:<br />
bats that live in<br />
Neda Mine (58<br />
miles northwest<br />
of Milwaukee),<br />
the largest bat<br />
hibernaculum in<br />
the Midwest.<br />
80: 80 pounds pound that<br />
the th motorcycle<br />
moto<br />
leather-friendly<br />
hooks in Iron<br />
Horse Hotel rooms<br />
can safely handle.<br />
1: baby born at<br />
the Milwaukee<br />
Art Museum (last<br />
April). One of the<br />
baby’s two middle<br />
names is “Calatrava,”<br />
a nod to the<br />
museum addition’s<br />
architect.<br />
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River Rhythms<br />
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Park) lakeparkfriends.org<br />
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BY THE NUMBERS<br />
10,000: pounds<br />
of sauerkraut that<br />
were consumed in<br />
three days at las last<br />
year’s GermanFest<br />
(this year’s is July<br />
22-25). For more<br />
info, check out<br />
pg. 48.<br />
109: 1 steps that<br />
stretch from the<br />
main building of<br />
the Villa Vill Terrace T<br />
Decorative Arts<br />
Museum down to<br />
the bottom of the<br />
gardens.<br />
JULY <strong>2010</strong> GO MAGAZINE<br />
035
036<br />
ON THE TOWN: MILWAUKEE<br />
IN BRIEF<br />
THE BEST<br />
BEER TOUR<br />
EVER<br />
Whereas<br />
most brewery<br />
tours make<br />
visitors wait<br />
until the end<br />
before letting<br />
them sample<br />
the product,<br />
Milwaukee’s<br />
Lakefront<br />
Brewery<br />
(which is<br />
actually on<br />
the Milwaukee<br />
River, not<br />
Lake Michigan)<br />
offers<br />
guests four<br />
wooden coins<br />
that can be<br />
redeemed for<br />
four eightounce<br />
beers<br />
before, during<br />
and after the<br />
tour. There’s<br />
even a refill<br />
station inside<br />
the fermentation<br />
room.<br />
GO MAGAZINE JULY <strong>2010</strong><br />
Fit to be Fried<br />
Milwaukee’s famous fish fries—Friday night get-togethers featuring battered<br />
local white fish—originated with the Catholic tradition of not eating meat on<br />
Fridays. These days, the parties are mostly secular, offering people a chance<br />
to dance to polka music, drink beer and enjoy a few of the following dishes.<br />
Can you guess which ones are traditionally served?<br />
A. Potato pancakes<br />
B. Baked potato<br />
C. Apple sauce<br />
D. Apple cobbler<br />
E. Sauerkraut<br />
F. Coleslaw<br />
Milwaukee’s<br />
ORIENTAL THEATRE is the<br />
world record holder for the<br />
longest current and continuing<br />
film engagement, having<br />
presented The Rocky Horror<br />
Picture Show as a midnight<br />
film since January 1978; it now<br />
plays the second Saturday<br />
of every month.<br />
Milwaukee’s County Parks won the<br />
National Gold Medal for Excellence in Park<br />
and Recreation Management in 2009.<br />
Answer: A, C, F<br />
ILLUSTRATIONS BY PAOLO LIM/THE ILLUSTRATION ROOM
036<br />
ON THE TOWN: MILWAUKEE<br />
IN BRIEF<br />
THE BEST<br />
BEER TOUR<br />
EVER<br />
Whereas<br />
most brewery<br />
tours make<br />
visitors wait<br />
until the end<br />
before letting<br />
them sample<br />
the product,<br />
Milwaukee’s<br />
Lakefront<br />
Brewery<br />
(which is<br />
actually on<br />
the Milwaukee<br />
River, not<br />
Lake Michigan)<br />
offers<br />
guests four<br />
wooden coins<br />
that can be<br />
redeemed for<br />
four eightounce<br />
beers<br />
before, during<br />
and after the<br />
tour. There’s<br />
even a refill<br />
station inside<br />
the fermentation<br />
room.<br />
GO MAGAZINE JULY <strong>2010</strong><br />
Fit to be Fried<br />
Milwaukee’s famous fish fries—Friday night get-togethers featuring battered<br />
local white fish—originated with the Catholic tradition of not eating meat on<br />
Fridays. These days, the parties are mostly secular, offering people a chance<br />
to dance to polka music, drink beer and enjoy a few of the following dishes.<br />
Can you guess which ones are traditionally served?<br />
A. Potato pancakes<br />
B. Baked potato<br />
C. Apple sauce<br />
D. Apple cobbler<br />
E. Sauerkraut<br />
F. Coleslaw<br />
Milwaukee’s<br />
ORIENTAL THEATRE is the<br />
world record holder for the<br />
longest current and continuing<br />
film engagement, having<br />
presented The Rocky Horror<br />
Picture Show as a midnight<br />
film since January 1978; it now<br />
plays the second Saturday<br />
of every month.<br />
Milwaukee’s County Parks won the<br />
National Gold Medal for Excellence in Park<br />
and Recreation Management in 2009.<br />
Answer: A, C, F<br />
ILLUSTRATIONS BY PAOLO LIM/THE ILLUSTRATION ROOM
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MILWAUKEE DESIGNERS ARE<br />
STITCHING TOGETHER A SUCCESSFUL<br />
INDIE FASHION SCENE.<br />
BY CRISTINA DAGLAS<br />
Tucked inside a century-old bungalow in Bay<br />
View is Fashion Ninja, a clothing line/fashion<br />
design school hybrid that has a simple setup of<br />
one large worktable, sewing machines and dress<br />
forms. Designer Arika Ikeler is the one-woman<br />
operation behind the studio, and it’s here that she inspires<br />
Milwaukee’s homegrown talent.<br />
Thanks in part to Ikeler, colorful, shoebox boutiques<br />
helmed by some of the city’s finest entrepreneurial spirits are<br />
testing uncertain fashion waters in a locale better known for<br />
shopping malls than handmade garments. The approach is<br />
communal; it’s about sharing knowledge rather than competing<br />
for sales. And it was in this spirit that Ikeler launched<br />
Fashion Ninja in 2002 and opened the school six months later.<br />
Today, many of her former students are paying it forward.<br />
Bree Rose Bower is one such protégé of Ikeler; she took<br />
the classes, became a “Ninja” apprentice in 2009 and has since<br />
adopted a leading role in Milwaukee’s current fashion revolution.<br />
After training with Ikeler, Bower sold at local markets<br />
and on the website Etsy, but these methods didn’t attract the<br />
exposure and clientele she desired. Events, such as Ikeler’s Indie<br />
Fashion Markets—held monthly in 2009 at her former retail<br />
space downtown—attracted about 15 designers, but shoppers<br />
were sparse. Designers need consistent venues—and Bower<br />
had an idea. “I felt like I had something to offer Milwaukee, and<br />
Milwaukee had something to offer me,” she says.<br />
In March, she opened Project M in Riverwest with designer<br />
ON THE TOWN: MILWAUKEE<br />
MADE IN MILWAUKEE (from left) Dress by<br />
Asia Mynor and pink leather earrings by<br />
Found Objects from Boutique Revolution<br />
and Gallery; silk-screened jersey scarf from<br />
Sparrow Collective owner Jessica Franzen’s<br />
line Papavier<br />
Kelly Strosser. The turquoise-walled shop sells<br />
clothing, accessories and artwork from more than<br />
20 Midwest designers (half of them from Milwaukee<br />
or Wisconsin), who pay a monthly rate.<br />
Bower wasn’t the first local designer who<br />
recognized the city’s fashion potential and did<br />
something about it. Jessica Franzen and Lisa<br />
Wierzbinski opened Bay View’s Sparrow Collective<br />
in May 2009. They offer basic classes and sell<br />
varied and eclectic work from approximately 90<br />
designers (half of whom reside in Milwaukee),<br />
from silk-screened ties to bottle-cap necklaces. The<br />
designers emphasize eco-friendly techniques by<br />
using recycled materials and vintage fabrics.<br />
Sheena Luckett also strives for variety at her<br />
shop, Boutique Revolution and Gallery. Opened in<br />
October 2009, the multicolored boutique carries<br />
new pieces from more than a dozen local designers<br />
as well as vintage and recycled clothes. Luckett also<br />
hosts monthly gallery nights and runs Fashion<br />
Revolution, an annual fashion show that raises<br />
money to help budding creatives attend art school.<br />
“It’s also a showcase to expose Midwest designers,”<br />
Luckett says.<br />
Ikeler is also continuing to focus her energy<br />
on grooming local talent through her hands-on<br />
classes. And if her students are anything like their<br />
predecessors, they’ll be happy in Milwaukee,<br />
contributing to its vibrant scene.<br />
FASHION NINJA Private studio in Bay View; 414-481-<br />
3865; fashionninja.com<br />
PROJECT M BOUTIQUE 801 E Center St; 414-469-<br />
6464; projectmboutique.blogspot.com<br />
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ON THE TOWN: MILWAUKEE<br />
Door County’s Hands On Art Studio harvests imagination.<br />
BY PAM GROUT<br />
Old McDonald’s farm<br />
has nothing on a<br />
certain farm in Door<br />
County, WI. This one<br />
has pottery wheels,<br />
spin-painting machines<br />
and plasma-cutting tables—as well as rescue<br />
animals like Salvador Dali Llama.<br />
Called the Hands On Art Studio, this<br />
65-acre property is like a DIY art studio on<br />
steroids. (There’s 8,000 square feet of studio<br />
space, to be exact—all of which is open to<br />
the public on a daily basis.) Rather than<br />
stalls and haylofts, its barn is full of ceramic<br />
paint and tubs of mosaic tiles. And rather<br />
than hay rides and corn mazes, activities<br />
include adult rock ‘n’ roll art nights and<br />
summer art camp. A visit here can turn<br />
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everyday accountants, butchers, doctors<br />
and politicians into potters, welders and<br />
jewelry and mosaic makers.<br />
“Art should be fun; no rules allowed,”<br />
says artist Cy Turnbladh, who opened<br />
Hands On Art Studio after noticing that<br />
guests to his studio wanted to experience<br />
art, not just buy it.<br />
“For kids, it’s easy,” adds Turnbladh’s<br />
wife Karon Ohm. “Adults sometimes<br />
need a little encouragement. Cy and<br />
I call ourselves ‘extreme play coaches.’”<br />
Visitors may need some quick pointers<br />
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on technique in the<br />
1,000-square-foot welding<br />
shop known as the Metal<br />
Studio Buffet, where they<br />
can wield a mig welder<br />
and use a plasma-cutting table to create<br />
kinetic wind pieces, fire pits and yard<br />
furniture. Folks not quite ready for wire<br />
welders can make ceramic pieces or paint<br />
a $4 tile for the farm’s 100-year-old silo, an<br />
ongoing project with all proceeds donated<br />
to the Door County Humane Society in<br />
Turnbladh’s mother’s name.<br />
When Turnbladh bought the farm in<br />
1996, it had been abandoned for 15 years.<br />
He had to haul out 20,000 pounds of junk<br />
just to get inside the barn. He eventually<br />
rebuilt the farm’s decrepit home, turned<br />
the barn into two floors of studio space<br />
complete with decks (one for creating in<br />
the morning and one for the afternoon)<br />
and added outbuildings, all of which are<br />
HANDS ON ART STUDIO<br />
3655 Peninsula Players Rd,<br />
Fish Creek, WI ; 888-868-<br />
9311; handsonartstudio.com<br />
splattered with the efforts of<br />
past customers.<br />
One of those customers<br />
was Wisconsin Lt. Gov.<br />
Barbara Lawton, who<br />
brought her family of 10 one Christmas.<br />
“We decided that instead of buying gifts,<br />
we’d make each other gifts,” she says. “The<br />
‘Art Farm’ is so relaxing and so much<br />
fun that you can’t help but be creative. In<br />
fact, the only problem was a couple of the<br />
grandkids (she has four) didn’t want to<br />
surrender their projects when they<br />
were finished.”<br />
That time, Lawton painted two pieces<br />
of pottery. But on a subsequent visit for<br />
a political rally, she created a psychedelic<br />
canvas of spin art—in red, white and<br />
blue, of course—that now hangs in the<br />
Art Barn. “If I ever get out of politics,”<br />
she jokes, “I know just what to do for a<br />
second career.”<br />
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TO DOOR COUNTY<br />
Known as the Cape Cod of the Midwest,<br />
“The Door”—as regulars call<br />
the area—offers a string of storybook<br />
villages and picturesque harbors.<br />
Here’s where to stay and eat:<br />
STAY<br />
COUNTRY HOUSE RESORT<br />
Nestled on 27 wooded acres, this 46-room<br />
country inn has verandas with sweeping<br />
vistas of Green Bay shoreline. 2468<br />
Sunnyside Rd, Sister Bay; 800-424-0041;<br />
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LODGINGS AT PIONEER LANE<br />
This rustic spot just steps from Eagle<br />
Harbor has seven individually decorated<br />
rooms. 9998 Pioneer Ln, Ephraim; 800-588-<br />
3565; lodgingsatpioneerlane.com<br />
GUSTAVE’S GETAWAY<br />
Built in 1887 from native timber, this<br />
updated log cabin is set on a 50-acre<br />
farmstead and has three miles of private<br />
nature trails. It sleeps six, has full cooking<br />
facilities and is open year round. 2604<br />
Grove Rd, Baileys Harbor; 920-839-2288;<br />
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EAT<br />
AL JOHNSON’S SWEDISH<br />
RESTAURANT & BUTIK<br />
People flock to this traditional 60-year-old<br />
Swedish restaurant to eat the lingonberry<br />
pancakes and snap photos of the goats<br />
grazing on its grass-covered roof. 10698<br />
N Bay Shore Dr, Sister Bay; 800-241-9914,<br />
aljohnsons.com<br />
WHITE GULL INN<br />
During its famous fish boils, this inn from<br />
1896 throws freshly caught Lake Michigan<br />
white fish into a big boiling pot with tiny<br />
red potatoes, sets the whole thing on fire<br />
and serves it up with cole slaw and cherry<br />
pie. It’s almost as much fun to watch as it is<br />
to eat. 4225 Main St, Fish Creek; 888-364-<br />
9542; whitegullinn.com<br />
THE INN AT KRISTOFER’S<br />
Overlooking Sister Bay, this romantic,<br />
46-seat waterfront restaurant offers<br />
awe-inspiring sunsets, French-inspired<br />
cuisine and gourmet cooking classes. 10716<br />
N Bay Shore Dr, Sister Bay; 920-854-9419;<br />
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FROM MUNICH<br />
TO MILWAUKEE:<br />
A LOVE<br />
STORY<br />
ON THE TOWN: MILWAUKEE<br />
A couple relives a trip to Germany with a romantic<br />
rendezvous in America’s Teutonic heartland.<br />
BY ROD O’CONNOR<br />
The German immigrants who arrived in Milwaukee in<br />
the 19th century and who made up 27% of the city’s<br />
population—the highest concentration of a single<br />
immigrant group in any US city at the time—used<br />
the word gemutlichkeit to describe the congeniality<br />
and sense of belonging they experienced. It’s a feeling<br />
that still exists here, in part because of the shared<br />
heritage that unites so many in this city; according to local historian<br />
John Gurda, nearly 40% of residents in the Greater Milwaukee area claim<br />
German ancestry. And signs of its Germanic past are everywhere: From<br />
the downtown architecture to the enduring legacies of its early German<br />
entrepreneurs to the local enthusiasm for beer and sausage, Milwaukee is<br />
a place where it’s easy to imagine you’ve been whisked away to Deutschland—at<br />
least that’s what we were hoping.<br />
Six years ago, when my future wife (herself a proud American-born<br />
fraulein) and I backpacked across Europe, Germany was our handsdown<br />
favorite country: The romantic timber-framed inns, the warm<br />
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people and especially the beer and sausages<br />
left us hungry for more. But life’s obligations,<br />
including the birth of our daughter,<br />
derailed plans for a follow-up visit. Since<br />
a German vacation wasn’t in the cards,<br />
we decided to recapture the magic of our<br />
Teutonic travels with a weekend getaway<br />
to Milwaukee, the city once dubbed the<br />
“Deutsch-Athens of America.”<br />
During our Europe trip, walking was<br />
our preferred method of exploring a city,<br />
so we started our international adventure<br />
by taking to the streets of Old World<br />
Third Street, the epicenter of the city’s<br />
German enclave. The days when shops<br />
placed “English spoken” signs in their<br />
windows are long gone, but most of the<br />
19th-century buildings on this four-block<br />
stretch remain—some still peddling<br />
German wares. Strolling past the dark-red,<br />
1893-built Steinmeyer Building, we spied<br />
German butterkaese (butter cheese) in<br />
the window of Wisconsin Cheese Mart<br />
(along with Green Bay Packer cheesehead<br />
hats). But it was the smell of smoked meats<br />
coming from Usinger’s, a sausage seller<br />
founded in 1880, that truly transported us<br />
back to Germany.<br />
I’d sampled the long, skinny Nurnberger<br />
bratwurst from countless vendor stalls<br />
during our travels, and Usinger’s zesty<br />
version was every bit as good. Chatting with<br />
fourth-generation owner Debra Usinger in<br />
front of the sparkling marble counters—<br />
under a panoramic mural of elves making<br />
sausage—she explained that, while their<br />
product line has expanded over the years,<br />
little else has changed.<br />
“My great-grandfather came to<br />
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Milwaukee in the 1870s because of the<br />
strong German traditions—it helped<br />
make his transition easier because<br />
it was almost like being in a city in<br />
Germany,” she said. “This is a shop,<br />
and in some ways, a town, that has<br />
managed to stay the same. There’s a<br />
strong sense of history here.”<br />
As we crossed over the river a few<br />
minutes later, that history surrounded<br />
us: In the distance, we saw the stately<br />
Pabst Theater, built in 1895 by the<br />
German-born founder of Pabst Brewing<br />
Company, as well as the four green<br />
domes of the Germania Building<br />
(finished in 1896), which resembled<br />
military helmets. Craning our necks<br />
under the clock tower of the German<br />
Rathaus-inspired City Hall—the<br />
tallest habitable building in the nation<br />
when it was completed in 1895—we<br />
half-expected jousting knights to<br />
emerge from the edifice and perform<br />
a mechanized routine, just like the<br />
memorable tourist attraction we’d seen<br />
under the famous Glockenspiel tower<br />
of Munich’s Neues Rathaus (New<br />
Town Hall).<br />
We stopped for lunch at Karl<br />
Ratzsch’s, which served its first meal in<br />
1904. Intimate and dark, with vaulted<br />
ceilings and a vintage stein collection<br />
lining the walls, the setting reminded<br />
us of the cozy, candlelit weinstubes<br />
(wine bars) we loved in Bavaria. “This<br />
doesn’t feel like an Americanized<br />
German restaurant,” my wife noted,<br />
“this feels like Germany.” We sipped<br />
refreshing Pilsner-style Radeberger<br />
beers and ate excellent veal schnitzel—delivered<br />
by a waitress wearing<br />
traditional dirndls—before checking<br />
into the landmark Pfister Hotel, the<br />
dream project of another German<br />
who found success in Milwaukee,<br />
tannery owner Guido Pfister, who<br />
died five years before the hotel was<br />
completed in 1893.<br />
From a seat in front of the lounge<br />
fireplace, we admired the Romanesque<br />
revival columns and gold, Art<br />
Nouveau-style, wrought-iron accents.<br />
The concierge on duty explained that<br />
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The Pfister wasn’t only among the era’s most resplendent<br />
“grand hotels,” it also showcased how the town’s<br />
hard-working German business leaders were adopting<br />
new technologies. When the property opened, it was<br />
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A quick visit to the new Grohmann Museum,<br />
located a few blocks from the Pfister, offered a chance<br />
to ponder the sweat that went into the construction of<br />
the hotel. As we approached the glass-atrium fronted<br />
building—part of the Milwaukee School of Engineering—we<br />
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glass blowers, forgers and other workers staring down<br />
from the rooftop garden. The collection spans 400 years<br />
and depicts the evolution of organized work, including<br />
several pieces that portray German industrial prowess<br />
in areas like iron and steel production. I gravitated<br />
towards the section dedicated to one of Germany’s<br />
most celebrated contributions to society: beer production.<br />
After encountering a painting titled “Mashing<br />
Brewers at Bethencourt” I couldn’t take it any longer: I<br />
needed another German beer.<br />
Luckily, we had dinner scheduled at Mader’s. An<br />
alpine chalet-looking restaurant decorated with enough<br />
medieval weaponry to tilt an ancient battle, Mader’s has<br />
been an anchor of Old World Third Street since 1902.<br />
The beer list offered more than a half-dozen tempting<br />
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sweet Spaten Optimator bock.) For dinner, I opted for<br />
a twist on the traditional rouladen (a rolled meat dish;<br />
this one was made with beef tenderloin), and my wife<br />
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Ratzch’s harkened to small town Bavaria,<br />
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with large groups—resembled a bustling<br />
family restaurant in big city Munich.<br />
The next day, we headed to the Pabst<br />
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am Platzl, the Munich beer hall first built<br />
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veal sausage)—we overheard<br />
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TRUE BLUES<br />
All it takes is one night in Clarksdale,<br />
MS, to understand how music<br />
has shaped the Mississippi Delta,<br />
the land where the blues were born.<br />
BY ETHAN BROWN<br />
Features<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY BILL STEBER<br />
JULY <strong>2010</strong> GO MAGAZINE<br />
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IT’S A COOL, CLEAR NIGHT IN<br />
CLARKSDALE, a small town of about<br />
20,000 residents in the heart of the<br />
Mississippi Delta, and it’s dead quiet<br />
downtown. Even on a Friday evening,<br />
there isn’t much more than a handful<br />
of people out on the streets, which<br />
are dotted with check cashing shops,<br />
run-down drug stores and hulking<br />
warehouse buildings abandoned<br />
since Clarksdale’s mid-20th-century<br />
manufacturing era.<br />
BUT A TURN ONTO YAZOO AVENUE—JUST<br />
off East Second, which cuts right through<br />
downtown Clarksdale—brings a blast of noise<br />
coming from a tiny Italian restaurant with a long,<br />
ridiculously balky name: Tricia’s Italian Restaurant<br />
and Pie Hole. Inside, Robert “Bilbo” Walker, a<br />
73-year-old blues guitarist with a thin, mischievous<br />
mustache, a mop of wild, curly hair and a<br />
taste for sharp clothes (tonight’s outfit is a bright<br />
white blazer and pants), is onstage thrilling two<br />
dozen revelers crowded around small tables.<br />
“Take your hands off me! Cos’ I don’t belong<br />
to you!” Walker shouts. He then rips through a<br />
particularly wiry-sounding, jagged-edged solo<br />
on his electric guitar, and the audience begins to<br />
dance. By midnight, the atmosphere is fevered<br />
and sweaty, and the bright, pink-colored backdrop<br />
behind the stage gives the club a vibrant glow that<br />
stands in contrast to the darkness outside. It’s a<br />
somewhat bizarre experience, because if you head<br />
outside to catch your breath, Clarksdale is still<br />
eerily quiet, making the scene inside Tricia’s seem<br />
like a mirage.<br />
Spend more than a few hours in Clarksdale,<br />
however, and you realize that the inconspicuous<br />
surroundings of the the city’s blues haunts masks<br />
its musical greatness—and there is probably no<br />
place in America with deeper ties to this genre.<br />
In the early 1900s, when the then-rural town was<br />
an agricultural powerhouse thanks to the thriving<br />
cotton trade, African-American field hands played<br />
guitar or piano to entertain their fellow workers<br />
weary from the backbreaking labor. Thus, the<br />
blues were born.<br />
SINCE THEN, THE AREA HAS GENERATED<br />
iconic bluesmen by the dozen. According to lore,<br />
it was in Clarksdale, at the junction of US routes<br />
49 and 61, that guitarist Robert Johnson sold his<br />
soul to the devil in exchange for the ability to play<br />
the guitar and sing the blues. Pianist Joe Willie<br />
“Pinetop” Perkins toiled at Clarksdale’s Hopson<br />
Planting Company (which produced the first crop<br />
of cotton to be mechanically planted, harvested<br />
and baled). A young McKinley Morganfield—who<br />
was nicknamed “Muddy” by his grandmother<br />
because he liked to roll in the mud—lived on<br />
Stovall Plantation in the early 20th century before<br />
moving to Chicago and transforming himself into<br />
blues titan Muddy Waters. Meanwhile, singer/<br />
songwriter Sam Cooke was born at 2303 Seventh<br />
Street to an oil mill laborer and sang gospel<br />
music with his large family until he, like Waters,<br />
moved to Chicago. Once there, Cooke pioneered a<br />
scorching R&B sound with profound roots in the<br />
suffering of the segregated South. Indeed, his “A<br />
MUSIC MAN<br />
(opposite) Josh<br />
“Razorblade” Stewart<br />
sings the blues at<br />
Red’s Lounge.
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058<br />
Change Is Gonna Come” became an anthem of the civil<br />
rights movement.<br />
Clarksdale’s importance to the blues isn’t as widely<br />
known as it should be. Even so, the story of the city<br />
is far from lost: Hopson Plantation and other historic<br />
landmarks are accessible to visitors, thanks to the<br />
Mississippi Blues Trail, an ongoing project by the<br />
Mississippi Blues Commission that places plaques<br />
at musically important places in Clarksdale and<br />
neighboring towns such as Tunica. But the trail does<br />
more than simply mark the most iconic spots—it also<br />
identifies lesser-known sites, including the Riverside<br />
Hotel, a small ramshackle property in downtown<br />
Clarksdale. During the 1940s, the Riverside was<br />
frequented by the likes of Ike Turner and the great harp<br />
player Sonny Boy Williamson II. Tragically, it was also<br />
where blues queen Bessie Smith died in 1937 from<br />
injuries sustained in a car accident while traveling to<br />
Clarksdale for a performance.<br />
Blues history can also be taken in at the Delta<br />
Blues Museum in downtown Clarksdale, which, like<br />
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BLUES STREAK (left to right) Pete Pearson joins the Red’s Lounge house band; couples dance<br />
beneath a wall of photographs of past patrons at Po Monkey’s; James “Jimbo” Mathus, a Clarksdale<br />
native and founder of the Squirrel Nut Zippers band, dances the “hunch” with Delta Blues Museum<br />
director Shelley Ritter to the music of Big Jack Johnson at the Ground Zero Blues Club.<br />
the Stax Museum in nearby Memphis, is more of a living tribute than a sleepy<br />
institutional retrospective. Particularly interesting is the Muddy Waters display,<br />
featuring the remains of his cabin from Stovall Plantation. Inside the cabin, a<br />
fascinating documentary about Waters plays on a flat-screen TV. In one scene,<br />
Rolling Stone guitarist Keith Richards tells a story of meeting Waters for the<br />
first time while Waters was painting the ceiling of a studio at Chess Records.<br />
(Waters signed with Chess, a Chicago-based blues and R&B label, after moving<br />
to the Midwest from Mississippi.) Richards remembers “Muddy’s great, big<br />
beaming black face, all splattered with whitewash,” and he seems so struck by<br />
the memory that he is rendered speechless. However, moments later, Marshall<br />
Chess (son and nephew of Chess Records’ co-founders) says that Waters<br />
wouldn’t have been caught dead doing painting jobs, lest the paint ruin any one<br />
of his fine, expensively tailored suits.<br />
THE BEST WAY TO EXPERIENCE THE BLUES SCENE IN CLARKSDALE,<br />
however, is not through the past, but rather the present, via its many clubs and<br />
juke joints. Just steps from the Delta Blues Museum is the Ground Zero Blues
Club, a sprawling nightspot (co-owned by actor Morgan Freeman) housed in<br />
a former cotton grading warehouse. Outside, revelers are sprawled across the<br />
tattered old couches that line the building’s landing. Inside, a hungry, bluesloving<br />
crowd wolfs down fried catfish sandwiches and listens to the rousing<br />
sounds of bluesman Mark “Mule Man” Massey. If you dig the vibe, you can rent<br />
an apartment above the club for the night.<br />
Just a few blocks south, down the street from the Riverside Hotel at the<br />
corner of Fourth Street and Sunflower Avenue, locals pack into Red’s Lounge.<br />
The club is housed in a small, red-brick building and, thanks to the tires, toilets<br />
and old plumbing littering the sidewalk, resembles a junkyard from the outside.<br />
The atmosphere inside Red’s, however, is loud and energetic, as revelers drink<br />
ice-cold beers and witness Delta bluesman Robert “Wolfman” Belfour tearing<br />
through songs like “Hill Stomp” and “Stayed Awake.”<br />
Perhaps the ultimate blues experience can be found 30 miles south of<br />
Clarksdale at Po Monkey’s Juke Joint. A 69-year-old farmer named William<br />
Seaberry owns the old wooden shack in the middle of some Mississippi Delta<br />
cotton fields and only opens it for business on Mondays and Thursdays, which<br />
are each billed as “Family Night.” A sign warns “NO RAP MUSIC,” and a DJ<br />
spins an ecstatic mix of blues, soul and R&B to a friendly, diverse crowd. But<br />
blues isn’t the only thing on the menu: Customers eat fish, ribs and pork chop<br />
sandwiches prepared by Seaberry’s former sister-in-law, Irene Johnson.<br />
A weekend spent experiencing haunts such as Po<br />
Monkey’s allows music aficionados to take in the blues’<br />
long history in a remarkably short amount of time. And<br />
it is the music that is the Mississippi Delta distilled:<br />
easygoing and, despite the harrowing inequality and<br />
challenges the region has endured, shot through with<br />
inspiration and uplift.<br />
TRICIA’S ITALIAN RESTAU-<br />
RANT AND PIE HOLE 226<br />
Yazoo Ave; 662-627-3677<br />
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RIVERSIDE HOTEL 615 Sunfl<br />
ower Ave; 662-624-9163<br />
DELTA BLUES MUSEUM<br />
1 Blues Alley Ln; 662-627-<br />
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GROUND ZERO BLUES<br />
CLUB 0 Blues Alley Ln; 662-<br />
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RED’S LOUNGE<br />
395 Sunfl ower Ave<br />
PO MONKEY’S JUKE JOINT<br />
From Clarksdale, take Hwy 61<br />
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TO LEARN more about what to do, where to eat and where<br />
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where handlebar-high flowers line the path like<br />
spectators at a marathon. As you whip down the<br />
serpentine route, the patches of yellow, blue, red<br />
and orange become a kaleidoscopic blur.<br />
Located in the center of the Rockies,<br />
stretching from craggy 14,000-foot peaks<br />
fly fish and play golf. And with ski resorts offering great deals on<br />
accommodations, there’s even more of a reason to visit before<br />
the flakes start falling again.<br />
to verdant aspen glens to sinuous rivers,<br />
Crested Butte has always attracted hikers,<br />
fly fishermen and a range of other outdoor<br />
enthusiasts. And since the 1970s, when local<br />
diehards started riding its rugged dirt roads,<br />
the town of around 1,200 has played a pivotal<br />
role in the development of mountain biking.<br />
As interest grew in the late ’70s, local pioneers<br />
Don Cook and his wife, Kay Peterson-Cook,<br />
started designing trails on the gently sloping<br />
topography, which was perfect for bikers.<br />
As former director of Fat Tire Bike Week, the<br />
country’s oldest mountain biking festival,<br />
Peterson-Cook knows the 400<br />
miles of trails that snake through<br />
these mountains and valleys<br />
better than anyone. “There’s<br />
only one paved road that comes<br />
into town,” Peterson-Cook says.<br />
LET’S RIDE Here’s a sampling of upcoming Denver-area mountain biking events.<br />
BRECK BIKE WEEK<br />
BRECKENRIDGE, CO<br />
July 5-11 • The Firecracker 50 race<br />
on July 4 kicks off this event, which<br />
offers free group rides, bike-in<br />
movie nights and daily Tour de<br />
France viewing parties. 104 miles<br />
from Denver; gobreck.com<br />
TRIPLE BYPASS BICYCLE TOUR<br />
EVERGREEN, CO<br />
July 10 • Triple Bypass is a 120-mile<br />
thigh-burner that crosses three<br />
Rocky Mountain passes for a<br />
total elevation gain of more than<br />
10,000 feet. 53 miles from Denver;<br />
teamevergreen.org/node/2<br />
FAT TIRE CLASSIC<br />
WINTER PARK, CO<br />
July 16-18 • Feel good riding in the<br />
mountains (with free beer) knowing<br />
your money supports the American<br />
Red Cross and National Sports<br />
Center for the Disabled. 90 miles<br />
from Denver; fattireclassic.com<br />
BY STEPHEN JERMANOK<br />
“In every other direction, we have old mining<br />
roads that are linked by a labyrinth of narrow<br />
single-track trails.” Her new favorite network on<br />
Mt. Crested Butte contains four loops that create<br />
a pocket of deep-woods, adrenaline-pumping<br />
single-track trails. And off Gothic Road, just<br />
north of town, there’s the legendary 401, a challenging<br />
single-track with switchbacks that turn<br />
on a dime and an elevation that tops out at more<br />
than 11,000 feet. The view is worth the pint of<br />
sweat it takes to reach the summit.<br />
It’s no wonder Peterson-Cook never<br />
gets bored on her daily rides:<br />
“I have my pick of short<br />
loops and two-hour rides,<br />
and if I want to go on a<br />
thigh-burning, five- to<br />
six-hour loop, the possibilities<br />
are endless.”<br />
ROCKY MOUNTAIN BICYCLE<br />
FESTIVAL • DENVER<br />
Aug. 7-8 • Test ride bikes, sample<br />
local beer, sign your kids up for the<br />
youngster’s bike rodeo and check<br />
out a Tour de France photo exhibit<br />
at this event benefiting LiveStrong.<br />
rockymountainbicycleshow.com<br />
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Q&A:<br />
WORLD<br />
FREESTYLE<br />
MEDALIST<br />
BRAD<br />
LUDDEN<br />
KAYAKER BRAD LUDDEN, 29, HAS<br />
paddled down 100 rivers that no one<br />
else had the chutzpah to take on.<br />
Now, he’s focusing on his charity,<br />
First Descents, which provides free<br />
outdoor adventures (white-water<br />
kayaking, rock climbing and mountaineering)<br />
for 18- to 39-year-olds<br />
with cancer. Here, he talks about<br />
First Descents, his favorite Colorado<br />
rapids and what it’s like to kayak<br />
unexplored rivers.<br />
GO MAGAZINE JULY <strong>2010</strong><br />
WITH DAILY LIFT TICKETS AT MAJOR SKI AREAS AS HIGH<br />
as $100 per person, and slopeside accommodations that are even<br />
more costly, skiing in the Colorado area can make for an expensive<br />
vacation. Come summer, however, the state’s popular destinations<br />
are bursting with off-season deals.<br />
ASPEN<br />
Glorious year round,<br />
Aspen offers hiking,<br />
biking, horseback<br />
riding and concerts<br />
from the state’s best<br />
bluegrass bands on<br />
Sundays. Kids will<br />
enjoy the obstacle<br />
course, climbing<br />
wall and counselorled<br />
activities at the<br />
ski resort camp.<br />
Check the website for<br />
last-minute lodging<br />
deals on mountain<br />
condos that go for<br />
as low as $109 a<br />
night. 182 miles from<br />
Denver; aspensnow<br />
mass.com<br />
KEYSTONE<br />
Head to this ski town<br />
to take advantage of<br />
the four- or sevenday<br />
Epic Summer,<br />
an all-inclusive<br />
guided trip that<br />
includes hiking,<br />
rafting down a lazy<br />
river, horseback<br />
riding and panning<br />
for gold. It starts<br />
at $249 per person<br />
per night ($183<br />
for children ages<br />
6-12) and includes<br />
lodging, meals and<br />
all the adventure<br />
you can handle. 104<br />
miles from Denver;<br />
epicsummer.com<br />
TELLURIDE<br />
At this picturesque<br />
resort town, take<br />
advantage of<br />
opportunities to<br />
hike, mountain<br />
bike, fly fish, golf or<br />
simply breathe in<br />
the crisp mountain<br />
air and admire the<br />
impressive views<br />
of the 14,000-foot<br />
peaks. Fill out the<br />
lodging request on<br />
the website to find a<br />
hotel room, condo or<br />
house starting<br />
at $89 a night.<br />
330 miles from<br />
Denver; tellurideski<br />
resort.com<br />
What was the impetus behind founding First Descents, which you started when you were<br />
only 18? “My aunt was diagnosed with cancer, and I saw firsthand how few resources were<br />
available to her. Couple that with how powerful and healing I know kayaking to be through<br />
my own experience, and I decided to put the two together.”<br />
What was the result? “Six hundred people have gone through the program, using Vail as our<br />
primary base. It’s worked better than I ever imagined. Mother Nature doesn’t take it easy on<br />
anyone, even if you have cancer, so it’s a legitimate outdoor challenge with an earned sense of<br />
success that you can be proud of.”<br />
Is Colorado a good training ground for white-water kayaking? “Dude, it’s the best. You’re paddling<br />
a Class V river at 9,000 feet; kayaking a stretch of technical white-water at that high altitude gets<br />
you prepared for runs at 1,000 feet. Plus, there’s the massive volume of water and the proximity to<br />
all these amazing rivers.”<br />
What are some of your favorites? “I love sections of the Colorado River, like Gore Canyon, Barrel<br />
Springs and Yule Creek. The huge volume of water on these rivers creates incredible rapids.”<br />
How does one get up the nerve to paddle down virgin rivers? “There has to be some sort of chemical<br />
imbalance where you enjoy that type of uncertainty, challenge and adventure. I like scaring<br />
myself on these rivers. For me, it’s an addiction. When I kayak down a first descent, I’m fascinated<br />
by knowing that no one’s ever<br />
experienced it before. It makes<br />
me feel alive.”<br />
OFF-PEAK PERKS<br />
TO LEARN more about what to do, where to eat and where to<br />
shop in Denver, turn to page 126 in the Go Guides.<br />
ASPEN SKIING COMPANY
BYRAN KELSEN<br />
CALL OF THE WILD (this page) Champion<br />
kayaker Brad Ludden takes on the<br />
Eagle River outside of Vail; (opposite)<br />
Hikers hit the trails in Aspen.<br />
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My name is Ashley, I’m 26 years old,<br />
and I’m a recovering cell phone addict.<br />
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GETTING LOST<br />
How a social networking junkie found<br />
a stronger signal on the Lost Coast of<br />
California—without tech in tow.<br />
BY ASHLEY HESSELTINE<br />
FOR THE LAST 10 YEARS, I’VE<br />
never left home without my phone—and<br />
if I accidentally forgot it, I immediately<br />
turned around to retrieve it. I’m the kind<br />
of person who stores my BlackBerry in<br />
prime viewing position on my car’s center console;<br />
who keeps it on the table at restaurants; and<br />
to whom “off” means “silent mode” at the movies.<br />
I’m a blogger. I’m a Tweeter. I’m a Facebook status<br />
updater. I’ll admit it: I’m “one of those people.”<br />
Well, at least I used to be.<br />
My journey to recovery began with a weeklong<br />
trip to the Lost Coast, a 75-mile stretch of<br />
Northern California coastline that (from my<br />
research) appeared to be barely inhabited, difficult<br />
to get to (it was never developed because<br />
its rugged terrain prevented the highway from<br />
going through the area), known for its bears in<br />
some parts (that was fun to read), but completely,<br />
breathtakingly gorgeous.<br />
I had never traveled to a remote, undeveloped<br />
area and thought this would be the perfect<br />
opportunity to be yanked out of my comfort<br />
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zone for a week to relax, think about my recent career changes, and of<br />
course, come home with a great story to tell. I also enjoy doing things<br />
that people wouldn’t expect me to do. But there was a catch: My<br />
editors demanded that I leave my BlackBerry and computer behind.<br />
Even if I had been allowed to take a phone, this trip to the unknown<br />
would be a challenge. But without it, how would I survive? It was<br />
like asking Paula Deen to lay off the heavy cream. To compound my<br />
anxiety, I had never traveled alone or gone camping, which was on<br />
the agenda. I’m the type of person who likes to go out with groups of<br />
people, not ponder the meaning of life in a tent. Alone.<br />
As I turned off my cell phone and abandoned it on my nightstand<br />
in Atlanta, I felt both nausea and excitement at the thought of<br />
having absolutely no picture of what lay ahead. While driving to the<br />
airport, I fought the urge to rifle through my bag on the passenger<br />
seat when I didn’t see my trusty BlackBerry next to me. The phone<br />
was not there—and I couldn’t turn around and get it this time.<br />
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I LAND IN SAN FRANCISCO AND EMBARK ON A 5.5-HOUR<br />
drive north in a Toyota Corolla (I would later discover an SUV would<br />
have been more appropriate) to the town of Eureka. I’m anxious to<br />
tell my best friend about the nonstop talker who sat next to me on<br />
the plane, and I want to call my mom as I drive over the Golden Gate<br />
Bridge for the very first time (which conjures up images of my favorite<br />
childhood show, Full House). As I realize there won’t be anyone else’s<br />
voice keeping me company, I try to put my lack of technology out of<br />
my mind and appreciate the scenic drive. Yet, every time I round a<br />
corner, I long to snap and send a mobile upload of the breathtaking<br />
views to Facebook for all my friends to see (and envy, of course).<br />
As the sun starts to set, I arrive in Eureka, a coastal town of<br />
about 26,000 that some consider the top of the Lost Coast, despite<br />
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eing accessible by US Highway 101. After checking into my cozy<br />
cottage at the Carter House Inn, I sit down for dinner at the hotel’s<br />
Restaurant 301. Not the type to dine alone, I long for the virtual<br />
company of friends by text message, and I can’t help but think<br />
how my Twitter followers would love to see a photo of the sautéed<br />
scallops in pumpkin purée sauce topped with herbs from the<br />
on-site garden.<br />
My first full day starts with a kayak wildlife tour of Humboldt Bay,<br />
the only deep-water port on California’s North Coast and the state’s<br />
second-largest natural bay. Upon meeting my guide John “Hawk”<br />
Martin, a local historian and owner of Humboats Kayak Adventures,<br />
it’s clear I’m in for an interesting excursion. “You’ll see what happens<br />
to the human spirit in unspoiled nature,” Hawk says. “The human<br />
spirit sings in nature.” As we paddle a tandem kayak, Hawk gives me<br />
the history of the untouched coastline. The bay is a permanent or<br />
seasonal home to 266 bird species and 113 species of fish and is also<br />
><br />
“I never imagined a place<br />
where you can hike from<br />
such a high altitude and<br />
end up at the water.”<br />
the oyster center of California, producing more than half of the state’s<br />
supply. The area’s signature Dungeness crabs (a whole lot larger than<br />
the blue crabs I’m used to) also reside in the water. As I listen and<br />
look for harbor seals, egrets and other wildlife in their natural habitat,<br />
I’m still not compelled to sing any melodies. Maybe that will happen<br />
tomorrow, during my first-ever camping trip.<br />
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TO SAY I AM ILL-PREPARED FOR MY<br />
overnight adventure at Mattole Beach,<br />
about 55 miles south of Eureka, is an<br />
understatement. Don’t get me wrong: I love<br />
roasting marshmallows around a campfire.<br />
I’d just prefer to retreat to temperaturecontrolled<br />
sleeping quarters afterward. I<br />
am counting on the photographer I am<br />
meeting to bring all the gear as 1) I don’t<br />
own any and 2) even if I did, it would have<br />
taken up precious luggage space.<br />
I’m in charge of food, so I pick up<br />
cheese and crackers, sandwiches, hummus,<br />
fruit, and a bottle each of red and white<br />
wine from the market in Eureka. I have<br />
a feeling I should be bringing something<br />
more “rustic,” but this is what I eat when I<br />
get together with friends to watch Gossip<br />
Girl. There’s no time to second guess the<br />
menu, however: I have to make it to the<br />
campsite in one piece.<br />
The drive to Mattole Beach is treacherous,<br />
and I quickly find myself winding<br />
through mountains on near vertical gravel<br />
roads with one-lane blind curves. At<br />
EUREKA<br />
PETROLIA<br />
SHELTER COVE<br />
SAN FRANCISCO<br />
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2,000 feet up with no guardrails, I know I’m better off not looking down. It’s an overcast<br />
afternoon and still light enough to drive safely, yet I can’t help but fear an early sunset and<br />
the deathtrap that would be driving these roads at dusk or dark.<br />
I continue through the one-horse town of Petrolia, finally arriving at the campsite about<br />
two hours after departing Eureka. (Yes, it takes that long to drive 55 miles.) After setting up<br />
the tent, “we” (read: my co-camper) build a fire and sit down for dinner. With only the fire<br />
for light and no sounds except the waves crashing on the shore, I think I start to understand<br />
the appeal of camping. The sounds of the water are more soothing than any song on my iPod,<br />
and the fire has a warmth and smell you just can’t get from an automatic furnace. As we settle<br />
in for the night, I don’t even go through my usual nighttime ritual of stressing about work,<br />
finances and my endless to-do list.<br />
THE NEXT STOP IS THE TINY, COASTAL COMMUNITY OF SHELTER COVE,<br />
known for its undeveloped coastline, picturesque hikes through the King Range National<br />
Conservation Area, black-sand beaches and “secret” surf spots with killer waves. With about<br />
500 residents, Shelter Cove is the definition of quaint: a couple of cozy restaurants, one<br />
general store with fresh produce one aisle over from rubber boots, a handful of places to stay<br />
and a sense that everyone truly knows everyone.<br />
My home for the next two nights is the Inn of the Lost Coast, a recently remodeled<br />
“indoor-outdoor” property that sits on a cliff overlooking the Pacific and is painted the same<br />
blue-green color as the ocean. Each of its 18 rooms offers mesmerizing views of the water,<br />
and it seems like if you got a running start, you could jump off your balcony into the surf. On<br />
a clear day, you can even see California gray whales pass by on their migration to Alaska in<br />
the spring and Mexico in the winter.<br />
I was told when I checked into the Inn that there was little to no cell phone reception,<br />
but it doesn’t matter. I actually don’t feel like calling anyone or checking my email (although<br />
I do have a fleeting urge to Tweet that I survived my camping trip and made it to my next<br />
destination intact). Just being in what feels like the middle of nowhere with no cell phone or<br />
computer has me feeling more in touch with my surroundings; however, I still feel slightly<br />
like a kid at summer camp. I keep running into my “counselors”—the innkeepers—who<br />
want to make sure everything is ok. I think the true Shelter Cove experience will happen the<br />
following day on my solo six-mile hike on the Horse Mountain Creek Trail.<br />
The trail starts at about 1,500 feet up and includes a 4.2-mile downhill hike through<br />
VIENCKOWSKI<br />
the mountains, then 1.8 more miles on Black Sands Beach. As I make my way through the TIM<br />
lush greenery, weaving between huge trees, I breathe in the scent of the Douglas Firs and MAP:<br />
><br />
>
“The sounds of the water are more<br />
soothing than any song on my iPod,<br />
and the fire has a warmth... you just<br />
can’t get from an automatic furnace.”<br />
keep my eyes focused on the plant and animal life<br />
everywhere, including wild mushrooms, giant ferns<br />
and a little something called a banana slug. (Yes, it<br />
looks like a banana—under other circumstances,<br />
I would have Tweeted a picture of it.) But it’s the<br />
beach that really blows me away; as an East Coast<br />
girl, I’m used to flat, white-sand shores. Here, the<br />
mountains meet the coastline in a way that doesn’t<br />
seem plausible. I never imagined a place where you<br />
can hike from such a high altitude and end up at the<br />
water, where you’re greeted with turquoise waves and<br />
black sand—truly one of the greatest color contrasts<br />
in the natural world.<br />
After the hike, I head back to the Inn with my<br />
sandy feet and spend time with the owners, Mike<br />
and Toni Caldwell, who purchased the property<br />
in 2000. According to Mike, there are two types of<br />
people in Shelter Cove: those who visit and want to<br />
move there, and those who end up in the isolated<br />
town and think “How the heck can I get out?” I<br />
decide I’m more of the former: While I haven’t<br />
considered a permanent relocation, I have already<br />
thought about visiting again.<br />
The couple—clearly the first type—help me realize what I’ve been feeling all along, but<br />
just couldn’t put into words: I truly am connected, but in a different, more powerful way<br />
that just having internet and cell phone access. I’m connected to the natural world, to my<br />
surroundings, and ultimately, more to myself. For the last five days, it was just me in some<br />
of the country’s most untouched habitats with no agenda. I fell asleep peacefully at night<br />
without one stressful thought or concern. I woke up every day without an alarm clock,<br />
somehow at the exact time I planned. I had more energy, no shoulder tension and hadn’t<br />
indulged in any of my typical stress habits like picking at my nails. I was eager each morning<br />
to get outside, and I found myself stopping and actually taking in what I saw, rather that<br />
just rushing past to get to my next destination. I took photos upon photos, many of which<br />
would probably look identical to someone else’s, but to me, were each more beautiful than<br />
the ones before. Maybe it was because I encountered fewer people than I do on a daily basis<br />
back at home, but I hadn’t felt annoyed by anyone all week and I felt a peacefulness that I<br />
didn’t have before. Instead of talking on my cell phone at night, I wrote in a journal; instead<br />
of an afternoon Facebook stalking session, I hiked on a black-sand beach. Maybe, just<br />
maybe, I had changed.<br />
As I drive back down to San Francisco, I mourn the end of my trip. I have no desire to get<br />
back to reality, let alone reach for my cell phone. I know there is more to discover and would<br />
like to fall asleep listening to the ocean at least a few more times. Sitting on a pier overlooking<br />
the bay with a couple hours to kill before catching my flight, I write in my journal, “I bet some<br />
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BRAGGING RIGHTS<br />
If you want to ease back<br />
into civilization gradually<br />
after a trip to the Lost Coast,<br />
make a stop on your way<br />
back to San Francisco in Fort<br />
Bragg—a popular tourist<br />
spot off of Route 1—for an<br />
overnight stay with Lodging<br />
and Llamas. First, you’ll<br />
take a llama trek along a<br />
bluff overlooking the Pacific<br />
(you walk the llama while<br />
he carries your belongings),<br />
then stop for a picnic lunch<br />
overlooking the ocean. After<br />
you check “walk a llama” off<br />
your bucket list, you’ll spend<br />
the night in one of three<br />
cozy cottages on the llama<br />
farm. 18301 Old Coast Hwy,<br />
Fort Bragg; 707-964-7191;<br />
lodgingandllamas.com<br />
people in San Francisco don’t even know<br />
about the Lost Coast. This trip has made<br />
me feel sad for people who never get to<br />
experience nature in such a unspoiled environment.<br />
They must be so… disconnected.”<br />
AS I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY IN<br />
Atlanta, I started to panic. Was I nervous<br />
that once I crossed the threshold into my<br />
house, I would revert to my old ways? Or,<br />
was I so relaxed from my trip that I just<br />
wasn’t ready to re-enter life as I knew it<br />
before? Turning on my phone was one of<br />
the first things I did (I had to tell Mom<br />
and Dad I was home safe, right?)—but I<br />
felt a twinge of sadness; the beep of new<br />
voicemail indicated my disconnected life<br />
was officially over.<br />
In truth, I was glad to be back to my<br />
old life. I didn’t throw out my cell phone<br />
or trade in my heels for hiking boots. I still<br />
thrive on being in constant contact with<br />
friends and family. But while I’m back<br />
to being connected in the technological<br />
sense, I haven’t forgotten what it felt like to<br />
be in tune with my natural surroundings<br />
on the Lost Coast. The trip had a calming<br />
effect on me, and I realized that I do enjoy<br />
“alone” time. I find myself reaching for<br />
my phone less and have made a promise<br />
to never have it on the table during a meal<br />
again. I plan to take a solo vacation at least<br />
once a year—although I can’t guarantee I<br />
won’t Tweet about it.<br />
CARTER HOUSE INN, RESTAURANT 301 301 L<br />
St, Eureka; 800-404-1390; carterhouse.com<br />
HUMBOATS KAYAK ADVENTURES Eureka;<br />
707-443-5157; humboats.com<br />
INN OF THE LOST COAST 205 Wave Dr, Shelter<br />
Cove; 888-570-9676; innofthelostcoast.com<br />
LOST COAST TRAIL TRANSPORT SERVICE<br />
707-986-9909; lostcoasttrail.com<br />
TO LEARN more about what to do, where to<br />
eat and where to shop in and around San Francisco,<br />
CA, turn to page 152 in the Go Guides.<br />
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An intimate<br />
filming<br />
location.<br />
A barebones<br />
crew.<br />
Collaborative<br />
directors.<br />
After 27<br />
years in the<br />
Hollywood<br />
spotlight, the<br />
pensive and<br />
private Marisa<br />
Tomei would<br />
have it no<br />
other way.<br />
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MARISA TOMEI has the kind of career<br />
that every actor dreams of. She has<br />
managed to pull off the rare trick of maintaining<br />
a long presence in Hollywood—27<br />
years and counting—while refusing to be<br />
typecast or take on bread-and-butter parts<br />
in blockbuster movies that many actors<br />
see as a necessary evil. And she’s done it<br />
all without adopting an air of pretension<br />
or snobbery. (She has also managed to live<br />
a rather quiet life in Los Angeles, another<br />
impressive feat.) Along the way, she’s<br />
racked up an impressive list of unforgettable<br />
performances.<br />
Some may remember the Brooklynborn<br />
actress from her season on The<br />
Cosby Show spin-off A Different World<br />
in 1987-88, when she stood out as one of<br />
the show’s only Caucasian characters. If<br />
not, it’s likely moviegoers first noticed her<br />
in My Cousin Vinny, in which her scenestealing<br />
portrayal of a foul-mouthed,<br />
ex-grease-monkey won her an Academy<br />
Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1993.<br />
Or it could have been just two years ago,<br />
when Tomei played a stripper in The Wrestler—rejuvenating<br />
her career and earning<br />
her another Best Supporting Actress nod<br />
(she also received one for In the Bedroom<br />
in 2002).<br />
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is no less memorable. The film, which<br />
received rave reviews at the Sundance<br />
Film Festival in January, casts Tomei as<br />
Molly, a single mother who falls in love<br />
with a schlubby, somewhat desperate<br />
divorcé (John C. Reilly). However, there’s<br />
another man in her life already: her quirky<br />
and territorial 21-year-old son Cyrus<br />
(Jonah Hill).<br />
It’s a complex role that required depth<br />
and sensitivity—and as a conversation with<br />
the smart, good-natured actress reveals, she<br />
was just the woman for the job.<br />
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CHARACTER STUDY (clockwise from<br />
top left) Tomei with Cyrus co-star John<br />
C. Reilly; opposite Joe Pesci in My<br />
Cousin Vinny; with Ethan Hawke and<br />
Albert Finney in Before the Devil Knows<br />
You’re Dead; opposite Sissy Spacek<br />
in In the Bedroom; alongside Mickey<br />
Rourke in The Wrestler; with John<br />
Cusack in War, Inc.<br />
CYRUS: CHUCK ZLOTNICK; MY COUSIN VINNY: YY TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX;<br />
BEFORE THE DEVIL KNOWS YOU’RE DEAD: THINK FILM; IN THE BEDROOM:<br />
MIRAMAX FILMS; THE WRESTLER: NIKO TAVERNISE; WAR, INC: FIRST LOOK<br />
STUDIOS, NU IMAGES
The writing and directing siblings Jay and Mark<br />
Duplass didn’t audition you for your role in Cyrus—<br />
they knew they wanted you from the beginning. Did<br />
you feel the same way? “I didn’t know much about the<br />
guys. I hadn’t seen their film The Puffy Chair at that<br />
point. But the people around me were really keyed<br />
into what they were doing and knew a lot about them.<br />
When I met them, it was more of a vibe.”<br />
When selecting projects, do you always know the<br />
ones that are right for you? “Um, no… I don’t get<br />
offered that many things [laughs]. I pick [based on]<br />
what it’s about more than anything. The director and<br />
the part, of course, are also important—but without<br />
meaning it’s nothing.”<br />
What about the meaning of Cyrus made you take<br />
the role of Molly? “This movie is talking about really<br />
difficult transitions… and getting stuck because of<br />
too much love. That’s a very unusual conundrum to<br />
be in, and I thought that it would be such an amazing<br />
journey to take with these guys. That is something I<br />
wanted to spend the time on.”<br />
You play a mother in the film. Did you see any<br />
similarities between the role and the way you were<br />
raised? “Yeah, my parents were always very much ‘do<br />
whatever you want to do.’ One hundred percent. And<br />
I see that in this movie, in the sense that Molly lets<br />
Cyrus do what he wants. She is a free spirit and that’s<br />
almost too much for him. He needs structure; he needs<br />
a parent.”<br />
What did you learn about the Duplass brothers in the<br />
process of making the film? “That they are comfortable<br />
with—and that they actually crave—intimacy. That is<br />
very unusual. They talked about working on an intimate<br />
set; Jay [Duplass] operates the camera and is almost<br />
like another character in the scene with you. The scenes<br />
are so exposing, and he’s right there with you. It’s a very<br />
intimate way of working, as opposed to the camera<br />
being set up over there, far away.”<br />
Does this form of intimate filmmaking appeal to<br />
you? “It really appealed to me because I’ve been lucky<br />
to work on small theater—which is my favorite kind. I<br />
really like Off Broadway and Off Off Broadway. I had<br />
a good time with the theater company I was involved<br />
with called the Naked Angels Theater Company. I just<br />
loved the hanging out and being in that space together.<br />
And for In the Bedroom, that was one thing that [director]<br />
Todd Field talked about a lot. It’s just going to be<br />
these four main characters in a house in Maine where<br />
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no one is at this time of year. It was very intimate, and<br />
there was a small, bare-bones crew. You’re constantly<br />
together. Your characters are dealing with these harrowing<br />
transitions in their lives. It’s raw.”<br />
Does that allow you to give more to the role?<br />
“Absolutely. I feel less watched. There’s an exchange,<br />
not something being sucked from you.”<br />
Some directors really want actors to adhere to their<br />
vision, while the Duplass brothers seem to just go<br />
with the flow. Which do you prefer: structure or<br />
freedom? “It depends on what the script is—how<br />
visual it is, if it’s a lot about camera work. The directors<br />
have to find a way to speak to each individual actor,<br />
but the actor has to understand—interpret what they’re<br />
looking for. I try to tune in and collaborate. The most<br />
fun for me is a collaborative atmosphere, when we have<br />
time to get together beforehand. A lot of times, I don’t<br />
have the opportunity to be involved at an early point; I<br />
just jump in and try to catch up.”<br />
Do you find this collaborative atmosphere more<br />
prominent in theater? “That’s why I love theater.<br />
I think that there’s a real familiarity to the process.<br />
There’s no rush. There is time for unfolding. You have<br />
so many ways to try things throughout the rehearsal<br />
process, and you have time to have a beer afterward,<br />
too. You let what bubbles up influence the next day’s<br />
work, and it’s a much more organic way of building<br />
friendships and, at the same time, building characters.<br />
Whereas in film, you have to become instant best<br />
friends, and then you work together. The socializing<br />
doesn’t always come out of the work. In theater, it’s a<br />
little less lonely.”<br />
Who have been your biggest influences? “Todd<br />
Field really influenced me, being an actor himself<br />
and approaching the set with an actor’s pair of eyes.<br />
Joe Pesci took me under his wing when I didn’t really<br />
know my way around. He’s so much funnier and<br />
sweeter in person than anybody realizes. I have been<br />
influenced by people that really care about the world<br />
and care about their art.”<br />
Are you happy with your career and the way things<br />
have gone? “There’s no controlling your career in this<br />
business. A lot of it is timing. I feel very lucky that I got<br />
my start in theater and I keep getting to do that, which<br />
will keep me sane. I know I keep going back to the<br />
Duplass brothers, but they’ve created this wonderful<br />
sense of community, and it’s rare to have people you<br />
work with be that creative again and again.”<br />
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OLD STEREOTYPES—AND HELLO TO RETAIL<br />
BRANDS THAT ARE BUYING INTO A NEW-AND-<br />
IMPROVED CITY OF BROTHERLY LOVE.<br />
CITY<br />
BY TIM HYLAND<br />
ILLUSTRATIONS BY KALI CIESEMIER<br />
When it comes to<br />
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old stereotypes<br />
die hard.<br />
Sure, the city<br />
has enjoyed<br />
a renaissance over the past two decades<br />
and boasts a thriving art and fashion<br />
community, cutting-edge culinary culture<br />
and celebrated craft beer scene. But many<br />
people—including business owners—continue<br />
to view Philly as a grungy stopover<br />
between Washington, DC, and New York.<br />
“There are still a lot of people who<br />
think of Philadelphia as an old rust-belt<br />
city with bad sports fans and fatty food,”<br />
says Michelle Shannon, vice president<br />
for marketing and communications for<br />
Philadelphia’s Center City District.<br />
But Shannon and her colleagues at the<br />
Philadelphia Retail Marketing Alliance<br />
insist that the old Philadelphia is gone,<br />
which is why they’re giving the city the<br />
top-to-bottom rebranding it badly needs.<br />
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BUSINESS<br />
Launched last year, the PRMA aims to<br />
promote Philadelphia to retailers both large<br />
and small as not only one of America’s<br />
savviest and most sophisticated cities, but<br />
also one of its wealthiest (Philly’s 159,325<br />
Center City residents boast an aggregate<br />
income of $4.9 billion). By making the<br />
argument that Philadelphia is a place<br />
that businesses just have to be, the people<br />
behind PRMA hope to bolster a retail scene<br />
that, while relatively vibrant, still harbors a<br />
not-so-flattering national image and faces<br />
stiff competition from more established<br />
centers of retail chic, such as New York<br />
City, Boston and San Francisco.<br />
“The major goal is to communicate<br />
to the retail community what the real<br />
Philadelphia is—who we are and what we<br />
are in <strong>2010</strong>,” Shannon says. “We want to<br />
change any misconceptions that are there,<br />
ultimately with the goal of bringing in<br />
new retailers, increasing tax revenues and<br />
creating jobs.”<br />
A partnership between the Center City<br />
District, Philadelphia Industrial Development<br />
Corporation, Greater Philadelphia<br />
Tourism Marketing Corporation, Philadelphia<br />
Convention & Visitors Bureau, City<br />
of Philadelphia Department of Commerce<br />
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and Office of the City Representative, the<br />
PRMA is unique in that it is the first citywide<br />
campaign dedicated specifically to the<br />
promotion of the retail sector. The PRMA<br />
conducts research on local consumer<br />
behavior, keeps close tabs on stores, courts<br />
national brands, raises awareness about<br />
the city among entrepreneurs and even<br />
helps promote new businesses after they’ve<br />
opened. Essentially, the PRMA does for<br />
retail what the GPTMC does for tourism:<br />
sell the city of Philadelphia—relentlessly.<br />
“[Philadelphia] does a great job of<br />
marketing itself to visitors and recruiting<br />
corporations,” Shannon says. “But we<br />
realized that there was nobody out there<br />
selling Philly to the retail community.”<br />
According to PRMA members, adding<br />
more downtown<br />
shopping will not only<br />
strengthen the tax base,<br />
enliven downtown<br />
neighborhoods and<br />
increase connectivity<br />
and walkability, but<br />
also make the city more<br />
enjoyable—and more<br />
attractive—for tourists.<br />
Jack Ferguson, incom-<br />
ing president of the PCVB, goes so far as<br />
to call retail part of the “infrastructure” of<br />
the city.<br />
“We’ve been working to add more stores<br />
to Philadelphia because we actually believe<br />
it adds to the tourism experience and makes<br />
the city a better product,” says Jeff Guaracino,<br />
vice president of communications for<br />
the GPTMC.<br />
Of course, making any inroads these<br />
days is a challenge, not only because of<br />
the sluggish economy, but because of that<br />
stubborn image problem as well. And<br />
make no mistake, Philly’s image is a real<br />
issue. Last December, Shannon traveled<br />
to New York with Philadelphia Deputy<br />
City Representative Margaret Hughes to<br />
test out their campaign at a meeting of the<br />
International Council<br />
of Shopping Centers.<br />
“There were a lot of<br />
people who said, ‘Oh I<br />
haven’t been to Philly IMAGES<br />
in years—but I’m not<br />
going back,’” Hughes<br />
says. “They had all of IMAGES/GETTY<br />
these misconceptions<br />
about what it’s actually<br />
like. I had to say, PANORAMIC
RETAIL THERAPY The Bourse at Independence<br />
Mall, a Philadelphia institution that has been in<br />
operation for more than 100 years, is currently<br />
home to 24 retail and food-service stores.<br />
‘Really, it’s not like that.’ It’s not that old,<br />
dirty, stuffy, gritty, stodgy, nothing-to-do<br />
city that it used to be.”<br />
While doubters remain, the initiative’s<br />
members believe their efforts are<br />
paying dividends. The Philadelphia retail<br />
sector is weathering the ongoing financial<br />
storm remarkably well: As of last summer,<br />
vacancies in the Center City district<br />
had risen by just 0.3%—moving from<br />
10.8% in August 2008 to 11.1% in August<br />
2009. (In 2000, by contrast, the vacancy<br />
rate stood at 14.5%). And though vacancies<br />
held mostly steady, the total number<br />
of retail outlets actually increased from<br />
2,753 in 2008 to 2,825 in 2009, as the city<br />
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While the PRMA<br />
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“You’ll see on our website that we<br />
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The PRMA’s website—designed to<br />
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offers relevant facts about the Philadelphia<br />
marketplace (the presence of 161,402<br />
office workers and 8,111 hotel rooms<br />
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Hughes, Shannon and the other<br />
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In the last decade, wineries have been popping<br />
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“People naturally<br />
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often. “We make wines exclusively from<br />
French varieties like chardonnay, cabernet<br />
sauvignon and cabernet franc grown at<br />
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Many urban winemakers make a special<br />
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Although the benefits are<br />
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challenges. David LeComte,<br />
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and the opportunity for individuals to<br />
make their own wine), has worked in rural<br />
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to schedule everything, from delivering the<br />
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Atlanta 117<br />
Atlantic City 119<br />
Baltimore 120<br />
Bloomington/Normal 120<br />
Boston 121<br />
Branson 121<br />
Buffalo/Niagara 122<br />
Cancun 122<br />
Charleston, WV 122<br />
Charlotte 123<br />
Chicago 123<br />
Columbus 124<br />
Dallas/Ft. Worth 125<br />
Dayton 125<br />
Denver 126<br />
Des Moines 126<br />
Detroit 127<br />
Flint 127<br />
Ft. Lauderdale 128<br />
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Ft. Myers 128<br />
Grand Rapids 129<br />
Gulfport/Biloxi 129<br />
Harrisburg 130<br />
Houston 130<br />
Huntsville/Decatur 131<br />
Indianapolis 131<br />
Jacksonville 132<br />
Kansas City 132<br />
Key West 133<br />
Knoxville 133<br />
Las Vegas 134<br />
Lexington 134<br />
Los Angeles 135<br />
Memphis 136<br />
Miami 136<br />
Milwaukee 137<br />
Minneapolis/St. Paul 138<br />
Moline/Quad Cities 139<br />
Montego Bay 139<br />
Nassau 139<br />
New Orleans 140<br />
New York City 140<br />
RESTAURANT GUIDE $=Less than $20; $$ =$20-$30; $$$=$30-$45; $$$$ =$45–$75; $$$$$=More than $75<br />
Prices are for appetizer, entrée and dessert for one person.<br />
All distances are from the airport, except where noted.<br />
Newport News/Williamsburg 142<br />
Orlando 142<br />
Pensacola 146<br />
Philadelphia 146<br />
Phoenix 147<br />
Pittsburgh 148<br />
Portland 148<br />
Raleigh/Durham 149<br />
Richmond 149<br />
Rochester 150<br />
St. Louis 150<br />
San Antonio 151<br />
San Diego 152<br />
San Francisco 152<br />
San Juan 153<br />
Sarasota/Bradenton 153<br />
Seattle 154<br />
Tampa 154<br />
Tunica 156<br />
Washington, DC 156<br />
West Palm Beach 158<br />
White Plains 159<br />
Wichita 159<br />
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OHIO<br />
GO SHOP<br />
GLITZY FINDS CONSIGNMENT SHOPPE<br />
2747 Crawfi s Blvd, Fairlawn • 330-864-4333<br />
Jimmy Choo shoes and Dior dresses are<br />
among the high-fashion fi nds at this upscale<br />
consignment shop, proof that not all resale<br />
stores are created equal.<br />
GO SEE<br />
PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME<br />
ENSHRINEMENT FESTIVAL<br />
Various locations, Canton • 330-456-7253<br />
profootballhofef.com<br />
For this grand party, Canton hosts 18 events—<br />
including food festivals, balloon lifts, parades<br />
and fi reworks displays—leading up to the<br />
enshrinement ceremony and Hall of Fame<br />
Game, which pits the Dallas Cowboys against<br />
the Cincinnati Bengals. July 30 through<br />
Aug. 8.<br />
GO EAT<br />
PRIMO’S DELI<br />
1707 Vernom Odom Blvd, Akron<br />
330-745-9056<br />
primos-deli.com<br />
This landmark deli serves what is arguably<br />
the best peppered beef sandwich in Akron. If<br />
you can save room for dessert, try the carrot<br />
cake; you won’t fi nd a bigger or tastier slice<br />
anywhere in town. $<br />
GO PARTY<br />
JIMMY’S MARTINI LOUNGE<br />
376 S Main St, Akron • 330-762-7211<br />
Trendy but casual is the vibe at this martini<br />
and wine bar, which features live music on<br />
select weeknights.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
ATWOOD LAKE PARK<br />
33 miles south of Akron-Canton<br />
4956 Shop Rd NE, Mineral City, OH<br />
330-343-6780<br />
mwcd.org<br />
A top attraction for summer boating, sailing,<br />
biking, hiking and fi shing, this park—one<br />
of fi ve in the Muskingum Watershed—is near<br />
a number of cozy bed-and-breakfasts. It also<br />
has 600 campsites—in case you’d rather<br />
rough it.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
Alcoholics Anonymous was founded in Akron<br />
in 1935 by “Dr. Bob” and “Bill W.”<br />
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Allentown<br />
PENNSYLVANIA<br />
— Kristin Lindsey — Lisa Gotto — Liliana Erasmus<br />
GO SHOP<br />
GAIL GRAY HOME<br />
FURNISHINGS & DESIGN<br />
2960 Center Valley Pkwy, Center Valley<br />
484-223-3301<br />
gailgrayhome.com<br />
Décor and furnishings at this store range<br />
from elegant tapers and accent pieces to full<br />
bedroom suites. Even if you don’t make a purchase,<br />
the Better Homes and Gardens-style displays<br />
might inspire new ideas for your home.<br />
GO SEE<br />
MUSIKFEST: AMERICA’S MOST<br />
BELOVED MUSIC FESTIVAL<br />
Downtown Bethlehem • 610-332-1300<br />
musikfest.org<br />
Every summer, the streets of Bethlehem come<br />
to life when some of the world’s most beloved<br />
jazz, pop, country and rock bands perform on<br />
more than a dozen outdoor stages. This year’s<br />
headliners include Norah Jones and Lynyrd<br />
Skynyrd. Aug. 6-15.<br />
GO EAT<br />
OLIO RISTORANTE PIZZERIA RUSTICA<br />
553 Main St, Bethlehem • 610-625-4949<br />
Twirl your fork in fl avorful pastas—the<br />
fettucini with shrimp, clams and mussels is<br />
highly recommended—at this rustic Italian<br />
kitchen. The reasonably priced menu also<br />
features crispy pizzas. $$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
THE BOOKSTORE: A 1920’S SPEAKEASY<br />
336 Adams St, Bethlehem • 610-867-1100<br />
thebookstorespeakeasy.com<br />
Peer beyond the velvet curtain and the shelves<br />
of tattered tomes, and you’ll fi nd the most<br />
talked about gathering place in Lehigh Valley.<br />
The menu offers classic date night fare: old<br />
time-y cocktails, oysters and dessert.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
BELMAR, NJ<br />
108 miles southeast of Allentown<br />
belmar.com<br />
This resort town has some of the best beaches<br />
within two hours of Lehigh Valley. Known for<br />
clean shores, fun boardwalk and sandy playgrounds,<br />
it’s a favorite among families.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
Hollywood bombshell Jayne Mansfi eld is buried<br />
in Fairview Cemetery in nearby Pen Argyl, PA.<br />
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Aruba<br />
GO SHOP<br />
MAGGY’S<br />
J.E Irausquin Blvd 382-A, Noord •297-586-2113<br />
maggysaruba.aw<br />
This chic emporium in Paseo Herencia Plaza<br />
is an outpost of an Aruban beauty empire that<br />
started in 1955. It offers duty-free perfumes<br />
and cosmetics (think Chanel, Dior and<br />
Shiseido), plus a full-service salon.<br />
GO SEE<br />
THE ANTILLA<br />
Off Malmok Beach, Noord • no phone<br />
One of the Caribbean’s largest shipwrecks, this<br />
400-foot German cargo ship sank during World<br />
War II and is now home to a large variety of<br />
tropical fi sh and colorful corals. Scuba divers<br />
and snorkelers love the area.<br />
GO EAT<br />
THE OLD FISHERMAN<br />
Havenstraat 36, Suite 1-B, Oranjestad<br />
297-588-3648<br />
theoldfi shermanaruba.com<br />
This seafood restaurant is a local favorite, not<br />
only for the fresh catches of the day, but also<br />
for side dishes like plantains and cornbread.<br />
Try the grilled conch in butter and lemon<br />
sauce. $<br />
GO PARTY<br />
PAM PAM BAR AND RESTAURANT<br />
At Perle d’Or, Boegoeroei 11Z, Noord<br />
297-587-7710<br />
perledoraruba.com/pampam_en.php<br />
This well-hidden party spot is worth the time it<br />
takes to fi nd it. “Crazy Mondays” feature free<br />
rhum punches, and Fridays are Latin nights,<br />
when regulars come to salsa.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
ARUBA ACTIVE VACATIONS<br />
10 miles north of Aeropuerto Internacional<br />
Reina Beatrix • At Fisherman’s Huts<br />
L.G. Smith Blvd, Noord • 297-586-0989<br />
aruba-active-vacations.com<br />
If you’ve ever wanted to windsurf, kitesurf or<br />
landsail (like windsurfi ng, but in a go-kart),<br />
you can learn to do it with this adventure<br />
outfi tter’s help.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
www.campinvention.org 800.968.4332<br />
Hadicurari Beach was once home to Aruba’s<br />
fi shermen. Today, the shallow beaches mostly<br />
host surfi ng enthusiasts.<br />
This summer, invest in your child’s 21st century learning skills through hands-on FUN at<br />
the Camp Invention program. Children work in teams to solve real-world challenges and<br />
realize problem solving as a portal to discovery. Hosted nationwide; register today!<br />
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Asheville<br />
NORTH CAROLINA<br />
— Constance Richards<br />
GO SHOP<br />
MAKEUP AT THE GROVE ARCADE<br />
1 Page Ave, Ste 135-A • 828-505-4075<br />
makeupatga.com<br />
The hand-mixed mineral makeup at this little<br />
store is pretty as well as good for your skin,<br />
and it can be applied by professional makeup<br />
artist E. Scott Thompson, who has worked on<br />
shoots for HGTV.<br />
GO SEE<br />
CRAGGY GARDENS<br />
Milepost 364.6, Blue Ridge Parkway<br />
828-298-0398<br />
blueridgeparkway.org<br />
Pull into this spacious stop on the legendary<br />
Blue Ridge Parkway (celebrating its 75th<br />
anniversary this year) to take a moderate<br />
hike up to azalea gardens or enjoy a picnic or<br />
barbecue at provided grills and tables.<br />
GO EAT<br />
MAYFEL’S<br />
22 College St • 828-252-8840<br />
mayfels.net<br />
Blue plate specials at this quirky café include<br />
creamy slaw, barbecue pulled pork and cornbread.<br />
On summer weekend nights the courtyard<br />
is open for cocktails under the trees. $<br />
GO PARTY<br />
SKYBAR<br />
18 Battery Park Ave • 828-225-6998<br />
Summer evenings at this bar—with three<br />
wide balconies extending from the Flatiron<br />
Building—is the perfect place for a summer<br />
evening. Enjoy your drink while sitting at a<br />
café table with fabulous views.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
FOLKMOOT USA<br />
38 miles west of Asheville<br />
Waynesville, NC • 828-452-2997<br />
folkmoot.org<br />
Folk dance groups from around the world<br />
travel to the charming mountain town of<br />
Waynesville annually to share their national<br />
music, dance, instruments and costumes. July<br />
22 through Aug. 1.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
Nine of North Carolina’s 11 major waterfalls<br />
are located in the western part of the state,<br />
including the highest falls east of the Rocky<br />
Mountains, 411-foot Whitewater Falls.<br />
4th of July<br />
Festival Fe Fe Fe FFFe Fun nnnnn<br />
Atlanta<br />
GEORGIA<br />
Historic Sites<br />
Geocaching in inggggggg<br />
— Bret Love<br />
GO SHOP<br />
ATLANTA BEACH<br />
3145 Peachtree Rd NE • 404-239-0612<br />
atlantabeach.com<br />
Get ready for summer vacation at this bikini<br />
boutique. It offers a huge collection of<br />
designer swimwear from labels such as Beach<br />
Bunny, Sunset Separates and Vix.<br />
AVIARY<br />
At Studioplex<br />
659 Auburn Ave, Studio 125 • 404-577-2460<br />
aviarybeauty.com<br />
In the increasingly hip Old Fourth Ward, this<br />
“organic beauty collective” offers holistic<br />
treatments for skin, hair and body using<br />
organic ingredients. Try the Juice Detox facial,<br />
a 60-minute deep cleanse and exfoliation.<br />
BEDDOWN<br />
1853 Piedmont Rd • 404-872-3696<br />
beddown.com<br />
Recently relocated because it outgrew its<br />
previous location, this store specializes in outof-the-ordinary<br />
furniture, including some made<br />
from reclaimed Brazilian Peroba wood.<br />
FOXTALE BOOK SHOPPE<br />
105 E Main St, Woodstock • 770-516-9989<br />
foxtalebookshoppe.com<br />
This old-fashioned bookstore offers a mix<br />
of new and used books on big, dark wood<br />
shelves, folksy jewelry and appearances by<br />
authors such as Mary Kay Andrews.<br />
HIGHLAND CIGAR CO.<br />
245 N Highland Ave • 404-477-2415<br />
highlandcigar.com<br />
This Inman Park shop sells private-label cigars<br />
as well as premium-brand stogies, including<br />
Cohiba and Montecristo. State-of-the-art<br />
ventilation encourages shoppers to savor their<br />
purchases on-site.<br />
LEXIE + JANE<br />
516 East Paces Ferry Rd • 404-343-3194<br />
lexieandjane.com<br />
This Buckhead boutique features fresh<br />
fashions inspired by Owner Rebecca<br />
McWaters’ time in the Big Apple. (The store<br />
name comes from Lexington Avenue and<br />
Jane Street.) Shop for skinny jeans, ultra soft<br />
T-shirts and chunky jewelry.<br />
GO SEE<br />
NATIONAL BLACK ARTS FESTIVAL<br />
Multiple venues • 404-224-3463<br />
nbaf.org<br />
This annual celebration of African-American<br />
Land of outdoor adventure<br />
and festival fun in east<br />
central Georgia!<br />
culture includes a Curtis Mayfi eld tribute at<br />
Atlanta Symphony Hall, a performance by<br />
the Philadanco dance company at the Rialto<br />
Center and a closing gala. July 14-17.<br />
ATLANTA BRAVES<br />
At Turner Field<br />
755 Hank Aaron Dr • 800-745-3000<br />
atlanta.braves.mlb.com<br />
Rookie phenom Jason Heyward and his<br />
teammates have their eyes on the playoffs as<br />
they square off against the Marlins (July 2-4),<br />
Brewers (July 15-18) and Padres (July 20-22).<br />
THE LIST WALL PROJECT<br />
At Pryor Fine Art<br />
22-F Bennett St • 404-352-8775<br />
pryorfi neart.com<br />
For this exhibition, artist Lisa Lala will fi ll<br />
one wall with lists of community members’<br />
hopes and dreams and another with paintings<br />
inspired by the lists. It is expected to be an intriguing<br />
refl ection of Atlanta. Through July 25.<br />
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA<br />
At The Fox Theatre<br />
660 Peachtree St NE • 404-881-2100<br />
foxtheatre.org<br />
The longest-running Broadway musical ever,<br />
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s beloved adaptation of<br />
the French novel returns to the Fox for a threeweek<br />
engagement. Through July 18.<br />
MONSTER MINI GOLF<br />
2505 Chastain Meadows Pkwy, Marietta<br />
770-423-2212<br />
monsterminigolf.com<br />
If you opened an 18-hole mini-golf course in<br />
a haunted house, the results might look a lot<br />
like this frighteningly fun attraction, which<br />
also has video games and spooky private<br />
party rooms.<br />
STONE MOUNTAIN PARK<br />
US Hwy 78 E, Stone Mountain • 770-498-5690<br />
stonemountainpark.com<br />
This legendary attraction is the perfect place<br />
to enjoy a beautiful summer day: It features<br />
an antebellum plantation, a paddlewheel<br />
riverboat, skyride to the top of the mountain,<br />
scenic railroad and laser show.<br />
SIX FLAGS WHITE WATER<br />
250 Cobb Pkwy N, Marietta • 770-948-9290<br />
sixfl ags.com/whitewater<br />
Atlanta families beat the brutal Southern<br />
heat at this massive waterpark, which offers<br />
attractions that range from a mellow wave<br />
pool to thrilling slides like the Tornado. Don’t<br />
miss the new Wiggles Water World, a kids’ area<br />
with a 25-foot play ship.<br />
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McDuffie County is just 30 minutes west of Augusta, GA. For more information on any of these events, call 1-706-597-1000 or visit www.exploremcduffiecounty.com.<br />
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Atlanta CONT’D<br />
GEORGIA<br />
GO EAT<br />
SPICED RIGHT<br />
SMOKEHOUSE BARBECUE<br />
635 Atlanta St, Roswell • 678-352-9633<br />
spicedright.com<br />
An Atlanta favorite since 1988, this<br />
smokehouse features barbecue cooked over<br />
a wood fi re all night long. Side dishes like<br />
baked beans, slaw and fried okra are also<br />
top-notch. $<br />
BABY TOMMY’S TASTE OF NEW YORK<br />
365 14th St NW • 404-874-4445<br />
babytommys.com<br />
This pizza shop brings chewy New York-style<br />
pies to the Home Park neighborhood. Unique<br />
toppings include Buffalo chicken and eggplant<br />
parmesan. $$<br />
CAPERS ON MAIN STREET<br />
2756 S Main St, Kennesaw • 678-594-7735<br />
capersonmain.com<br />
This foodie-friendly addition to the Kennesaw<br />
restaurant scene specializes in Southern-<br />
Continental fusion dishes. Start with the brie<br />
baked with apples in phyllo dough and spring<br />
mix in honey-lime vinaigrette. $$<br />
DIVAN RESTAURANT & HOOKA LOUNGE<br />
3125 Piedmont Rd • 404-467-4297<br />
divanatlanta.com<br />
This Mediterranean restaurant attracts<br />
Buckhead’s party set with trendy hookah<br />
service and delectable dishes like crab risotto<br />
croquettes and duck leg confi t. $$<br />
HIRO’S TOKYO JAPANESE<br />
STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR<br />
3920 Canton Rd, Marietta • 770-928-9386<br />
hirostokyojapanese.com<br />
In addition to tasty sushi, this restaurant offers<br />
hibachi meals cooked by gregarious chefs,<br />
making it perfect for groups with non-sushi<br />
eaters. $$$<br />
ARIA<br />
490 E Paces Ferry Rd • 404-233-7673<br />
aria-atl.com<br />
Owner and chef Gerry Klaskala’s delectable<br />
dishes, such as zinfandel-braised short ribs,<br />
have made this one of Atlanta’s most critically<br />
acclaimed restaurants for 10 years. $$$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
BAR ELEVEN<br />
At Loews Atlanta Hotel<br />
1065 Peachtree St • 404-745-5000<br />
loewshotels.com/atlanta<br />
Inside the brand-new Midtown Loews, this<br />
stylish bar features live music, cozy living<br />
room-style seating and 19 signature cocktails,<br />
including the lavender drop (muddled lavender<br />
leaves with vodka and lemon juice).<br />
CATCH 23<br />
At The Earl<br />
488 Flat Shoals Ave • 404-522-3950<br />
badearl.com<br />
Billed as “Atlanta’s Friendliest Comedy Death<br />
Match,” this monthly event attracts the city’s<br />
best improv teams from such theaters as Dad’s<br />
Garage Theatre and JaCKPie to compete for<br />
laughs and glory.<br />
HOBNOB NEIGHBORHOOD TAVERN<br />
1551 Piedmont Ave NE • 404-968-2288<br />
hobnobatlanta.com<br />
This watering hole encourages guests<br />
to linger on a patio overlooking the<br />
intersection of Piedmont and Monroe with<br />
house-infused martinis, comfort food and a<br />
lively jukebox.<br />
ORMSBY’S<br />
1170 Howell Mill Rd • 404-968-2033<br />
ormsbysatlanta.com<br />
This classic neighborhood tavern has become<br />
a favorite hipster hangout on the city’s<br />
burgeoning Westside, thanks to a tasty pubstyle<br />
menu, extensive craft beer selection,<br />
darts, bocce and shuffl eboard.<br />
THREE SHEETS<br />
6017 Sandy Springs Cir • 404-303-8423<br />
threesheetsatlanta.com<br />
This swanky, cheekily named bar boasts<br />
signature cocktails (like the Rain, with ginger<br />
and elderfl ower liqueurs, vodka, honey and<br />
lemon), fancy snacks (grape leaf-wrapped<br />
“duck confi t cigars”), live music, an impressive<br />
humidor and an upstairs patio with hookahs.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
NORTH GEORGIA CANOPY TOURS<br />
73 miles northeast of Atlanta<br />
5290 Harris Rd, Lula • 770-869-7272<br />
northgeorgiacanopytours.com<br />
Opened in April, this exhilarating attraction<br />
offers adventurers an opportunity to fl y<br />
through the treetops in 136 acres of north<br />
Georgia wilderness. The nine-zipline Skybridge<br />
Tour lasts more than two hours and includes a<br />
nature hike and a line that crosses the North<br />
Oconee River.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
Atlanta has more than 100 streets that include<br />
the word “Peachtree.”<br />
Atlantic City<br />
NEW JERSEY<br />
— Bill Sokolic<br />
GO SHOP<br />
STEM BY DAVID TUTERA<br />
At Trump Taj Mahal<br />
1000 Boardwalk • 609-345-7836<br />
davidtuterastem.com<br />
Purchasing fl owers for a loved one? Forgo the<br />
cliché roses and order a sunfl ower arrangement<br />
with twisted willows from this artisan<br />
fl orist. It’s the perfect summer bouquet.<br />
GO SEE<br />
ATLANTIC CITY CRUISES<br />
800 N New Hampshire Ave • 609-347-7600<br />
atlanticcitycruises.com<br />
Trips from this outfi tter can range from a<br />
morning skyline tour to a happy-hour cruise<br />
along the back bay. Adventurous types may<br />
want to take the two-hour dolphin excursion.<br />
GO EAT<br />
KNIFE & FORK INN<br />
3600 Atlantic Ave • 609-344-1133<br />
knifeandforkinn.com<br />
This one-time gentleman’s club, with intriguing<br />
Flemish architecture, has been entertaining<br />
Atlantic City visitors since 1912. Splurge on<br />
the fi let Oscar—a juicy steak topped with<br />
jumbo lump crabmeat and béarnaise. $$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
MIXX<br />
At Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa<br />
1 Borgata Way • 609-317-1000<br />
theborgata.com<br />
This high-energy, weekend dance club hosts<br />
internationally renowned DJs that keep the<br />
party going until 4am. Celebrate a special<br />
occasion with reserved table service, which<br />
comes with VIP door access.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
ATLANTIC CITY COUNTRY CLUB<br />
7 miles southeast of Atlantic City<br />
1 Leo Fraser Dr, Northfi eld • 609-236-4401<br />
harrahs.com/golf/atlantic-city-country-club<br />
This mainland course not only has a view of<br />
the skyline, but it has some serious history:<br />
Founded in 1897, it is where the terms “birdie”<br />
and “eagle” were fi rst used.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
The upcoming HBO series Boardwalk Empire<br />
is based on a book about Atlantic City’s<br />
history of corruption written by local judge<br />
Nelson Johnson.<br />
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MARYLAND<br />
GO SHOP<br />
ALEXANDRA WEBB<br />
1028 S Charles St • 410-244-5144<br />
alexandrawebbjewelry.com<br />
Handcrafted jewelry sold here often incorporates<br />
materials such as Balinese sterling silver,<br />
Swarovski crystal and fi re-polished glass.<br />
DI[E]CE<br />
1211 S Charles St • no phone<br />
dieceboutique.com<br />
This hybrid boutique, gallery and performance<br />
space is devoted to local crafts. More than 40<br />
Baltimore-based designers create the clothes,<br />
accessories and home goods for sale; even the<br />
background music comes from local musicians.<br />
SPORTS LEGENDS MUSEUM STORE<br />
301 W Camden St • 410-727-1539<br />
brmstore.org<br />
At this museum shop across from Camden<br />
Yards, sports super-fans can buy Orioles jersies,<br />
an old-school Baltimore Colts T-shirt, an<br />
autographed baseball or even a piece of the<br />
old Memorial Stadium. It stays open until 7pm<br />
on game days.<br />
GO SEE<br />
ARTSCAPE<br />
Mount Royal Ave, Cathedral St and Charles St<br />
artscape.org<br />
The “largest free arts festival in the country”<br />
features more than 150 artists and live music<br />
that ranges from opera to experimental. The<br />
DIY section is like an Etsy addict’s dream.<br />
July 16-18.<br />
BOORDY VINEYARDS<br />
12820 Long Green Pike • 410-592-5015<br />
boordy.com<br />
This rustic vineyard—established in 1945—offers<br />
Saturday night wine tastings with concerts<br />
from big band, salsa and zydeco artists.<br />
ED KANE’S WATER TAXIS<br />
Multiple landings • 800-658-8947<br />
thewatertaxi.com<br />
The 17 landings of these handy boat taxis<br />
include Fells Point, the aquarium and trendy<br />
Harbor East. An all-day hop-on-hop-off ticket<br />
costs just $10.<br />
GO EAT<br />
KOOPER’S CHOWHOUND<br />
BURGER WAGON<br />
kooperschowhound.com<br />
Kooper’s Tavern of Fell’s Point takes their<br />
beloved burgers on the road aboard this food<br />
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MISTER YOGATO<br />
723-a S Broadway • 443-955-6681<br />
mryogato-fellspoint.com<br />
Get in on the fro-yo rage with a cup of tangy<br />
yogurt covered with fresh fruit, kids’ cereals<br />
and even Asian rice candy. If you answer a<br />
trivia question correctly or conquer a physical<br />
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LANGERMANN’S<br />
2400 Boston St • 410-534-3287<br />
langermanns.com<br />
Sweet tea and grits bring the classic taste of<br />
the South to Charm City. Make sure to try the<br />
jumbo lump crabcakes served with succotash<br />
and shoestring potatoes. $$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
MIGUEL’S COCINA Y CANTINA<br />
1200 Steuart St • 443-438-3139<br />
miguelsbaltimore.com<br />
The Day of the Dead murals inside this<br />
restaurant and bar are cool to look at, but<br />
the best seats in the house are on the patio.<br />
Margaritas are made with fresh ingredients<br />
that include prickly pear juice and tamarind.<br />
CLADDAGH PUB<br />
2918 O’Donnell St • 410-522-4220<br />
claddaghonline.com<br />
You can always count on a crowd at this<br />
Canton hangout. There’s a DJ on the<br />
decks throughout the weekend for lively<br />
dance parties.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
CAMBRIDGE, MD<br />
80 miles southeast of Baltimore<br />
tourdorchester.org<br />
In the heart of the Chesapeake, this Eastern<br />
Shore town offers crabbing and fi shing, sailing<br />
classes on the Choptank River and kayaking<br />
tours through the more than 25,000-acre<br />
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge.<br />
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white and blue formed a giant human<br />
fl ag, earning the moniker “The Wonderful<br />
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Bloomington/Normal<br />
ILLINOIS<br />
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UPTOWN GIFTS AND ACCESSORIES<br />
114 D North St, Normal • 309-452-7999<br />
With wares like designer purses, picture<br />
frames, fashion fl ip-fl ops and even paper<br />
made from recycled elephant dung, this<br />
shop has a fun, irreverent gift for just about<br />
any recipient.<br />
GO SEE<br />
FAIRVIEW FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER<br />
800 N Main St, Normal • 309-454-9555<br />
normal.org<br />
Escape the summer heat by taking a plunge<br />
down the new body fl ume, tube or speed slide<br />
at this recently renovated waterpark. You can<br />
always cool off under the mist in the classic<br />
spray area.<br />
GO EAT<br />
FIREHOUSE PIZZA & SPORTS BAR<br />
107 E Beaufort St, Normal • 309-808-1597<br />
fi rehousepizza911.com<br />
Whether you order the signature sweet<br />
sauce pizza or a traditional chunky tomato<br />
version, the hearty food at this themed pub<br />
is sure to put out the hunger pains burning in<br />
your stomach. $<br />
GO PARTY<br />
F1RST FR1DAYS<br />
Downtown Bloomington • 309-829-9599<br />
downtownbloomington.org<br />
Experience the best of Bloomington’s art,<br />
shopping, dining and entertainment when<br />
businesses stay open from 5pm to 8pm on the<br />
fi rst Friday of the month. Many places offer<br />
special sales or wine tastings. Aug. 6.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
DICKSON MOUNDS MUSEUM<br />
74 miles west of Bloomington<br />
10956 N Dickson Mounds Rd, Lewistown, IL<br />
309-547-3721<br />
museum.state.il.us/ismsites/dickson<br />
Explore 12,000 years of Native American life<br />
in the Illinois River Valley through interactive<br />
displays, artifacts, murals and photographs<br />
at this free museum. The 230-acre site also<br />
includes a village with the preserved remains<br />
of three early buildings.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
Steak ‘n Shake was founded in Normal in<br />
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MASSACHUSETTS<br />
—Diane Bair & Pamela Wright<br />
GO SHOP<br />
AGENT PROVOCATEUR<br />
123 Newbury St • 617-267-0229<br />
agentprovocateur.com<br />
Whether you’re shopping for bridal shower<br />
gifts or just want to feel pretty, visit this British<br />
boutique to pick up fun underthings, including<br />
French knickers and super-soft kimonos.<br />
THE TANNERY<br />
711 Boylston St • 617-267-5500<br />
thetannery.com<br />
Ditch those stilettos and give your feet a break<br />
in a pair of kicks from this Back Bay megastore.<br />
You’ll fi nd tables of shoes, boots and sneakers<br />
along with trendy apparel and accessories.<br />
BLVD<br />
251 Newbury St • 617-391-0233<br />
blvdboston.com<br />
This ultra-cool Newbury Street boutique has<br />
the latest skateboarding gear, boards and<br />
accessories, plus racks of hip streetwear<br />
from more than 30 designers, including<br />
Altamont, 5Boro, Bow + Arrow, Thrasher and<br />
Loser Machine.<br />
GO SEE<br />
SWAN BOATS<br />
At Boston Public Garden • 617-522-1966<br />
swanboats.com<br />
First launched in the 1870s, Boston’s beloved<br />
swan boats are summertime favorites with<br />
locals and visitors alike. Board the whimsical<br />
watercraft for a 15-minute ride around the<br />
tranquil lagoon in Boston Public Garden.<br />
PRUDENTIAL CENTER SKYWALK<br />
800 Boylston St • 617-859-0648<br />
prudentialcenter.com<br />
Head up to the 50th fl oor of the Prudential<br />
Tower to enjoy 360-degree views of the skyline,<br />
Fenway Park and the Charles River. On clear<br />
days, you can see all the way to Cape Cod.<br />
PAUL REVERE HOUSE<br />
19 North Sq • 617-523-2338<br />
paulreverehouse.org<br />
This National Historic Landmark is where Paul<br />
Revere started his notorious ride to Lexington<br />
on April 18, 1775. Furnishings include items<br />
owned by the Revere family.<br />
GO EAT<br />
THE FRIENDLY TOAST<br />
1 Kendall Sq, Cambridge • 617-621-1200<br />
thefriendlytoast.net<br />
This fun restaurant is a local favorite for<br />
breakfast. Start the day with “Almond<br />
Joy” pancakes, spicy mashed potatoes<br />
topped with chorizo, or piled-high huevos<br />
rancheros. $<br />
HUNGRY MOTHER<br />
233 Cardinal Medeiros Ave, Cambridge<br />
617-499-0090<br />
hungrymothercambridge.com<br />
This charming restaurant serves upscale<br />
Southern comfort food. The menu features<br />
dishes like braised pork shoulder with sweetpotato<br />
purée, crispy cornmeal-crusted catfi sh<br />
and creamy grits with shrimp. $$$<br />
NO. 9 PARK<br />
9 Park St • 617-742-9991<br />
no9park.com<br />
Tables near the front of this Italian-French<br />
restaurant—located in a townhouse in<br />
Beacon Hill—are the best for a view of Boston<br />
Common. Locals recommend the tasty housemade<br />
pasta dishes, like the popular prunestuffed<br />
gnocchi. $$$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
CHARLIE’S KITCHEN<br />
10 Eliot St, Cambridge • 617-492-9646<br />
myspace.com/charlieskitchen<br />
Come as you are to this bar and restaurant<br />
near Harvard Square, which has been around<br />
for more than 40 years and draws a crowd<br />
as diverse as its neighborhood. Order the<br />
signature double cheeseburger and one of the<br />
18 draft beers.<br />
BOSTON BEER WORKS<br />
112 Canal St • 617-536-2337<br />
beerworks.net<br />
This popular bar within walking distance of<br />
Fenway Park has an impressive rotating beer<br />
menu. Pair a summery ale with an overfl owing<br />
bucket of fi ery steak fries.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
ROCKPORT, MA<br />
38 miles northeast of Boston<br />
rockportusa.com<br />
A former fi shing village on the North Shore,<br />
this picturesque seaside town is chockablock<br />
with little shops, charming galleries and<br />
working artist studios. Follow the narrow<br />
streets to the end of Bearskin Neck for views<br />
of the harbor and rocky coastline.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
Boston’s Union Oyster House claims to be the<br />
fi rst restaurant to offer toothpicks.<br />
Branson<br />
MISSOURI<br />
— Carol S. Harris<br />
GO SHOP<br />
GIFTS OF DISTINCTION<br />
1009 Branson Landing Blvd • 800-619-6910<br />
Forget plastic keychains and souvenir shot<br />
glasses: This classy boutique carries exclusive<br />
lines of Pandora charms, Vera Bradley purses,<br />
Swarovski crystals and Lifetime Candles.<br />
GO SEE<br />
SHOJI TABUCHI THEATRE<br />
3260 Shepherd of the Hills Expy<br />
417-334-3734<br />
shoji.com<br />
Japanese violinist Shoji Tabuchi, his wife,<br />
Dorothy, and daughter, Christina, perform<br />
songs ranging from country to classical at this<br />
elaborate theater. It’s so elaborate, in fact,<br />
that the award-winning bathrooms (yes, there<br />
are awards for bathrooms) are decorated with<br />
chandeliers and fi replaces.<br />
GO EAT<br />
ANDY WILLIAMS MOON RIVER GRILL<br />
2600 W Hwy 76 • 417-337-9539<br />
andywilliams.com<br />
You’ll fi nd pop singer Andy Williams’ personal<br />
touch everywhere here, from his mother’s oldfashioned<br />
chicken potpie recipe on the menu<br />
to his art collection on the walls. You might<br />
even see Andy: He eats here most days. $$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
CAFÉ DIVINE<br />
At Branson Ridge Winery & Marketplace<br />
307 Branson Landing Blvd • 417-335-9700<br />
bransonridgewinery.com<br />
Sample a few vintages at this wine bar with<br />
a patio view of Branson Landing’s light and<br />
fountain show. The featured Norton grape<br />
wine is best paired with an onion tart.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
BUFFALO NATIONAL RIVER<br />
48 miles southeast of Branson<br />
nps.gov/buff/index.htm<br />
This 135-mile waterway is one of mainland<br />
America’s few remaining rivers with no dams.<br />
Hiking, rock climbing, fl oating, horseback<br />
riding, camping and fi shing are among the<br />
many park activities available.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
The Branson Airport, which opened in 2009,<br />
is the fi rst privately funded and managed<br />
commercial airport in the US.<br />
JULY <strong>2010</strong> GO MAGAZINE<br />
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122<br />
Buff alo/Niagara<br />
NEW YORK<br />
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NEW ERA CAP<br />
160 Delaware Ave • 716-604-9193<br />
neweracap.com<br />
Buffalo is a proud home to one of just seven<br />
international fl agship stores from this hat<br />
supplier. Visit to load up on sports caps (and<br />
apparel) for men, women and children.<br />
GO SEE<br />
BUFFALO INFRINGEMENT FESTIVAL<br />
Multiple venues • no phone<br />
infringebuffalo.org<br />
Organized by an ad-hoc committee that can<br />
include anyone in town, this unique art festival<br />
promises to feature a wide range of creative<br />
music, theater and visual art. July 22 through<br />
Aug. 1.<br />
GO EAT<br />
JUNIPER<br />
810 Elmwood Ave • 716-885-5239<br />
juniperelmwood.com<br />
Vegetarians and omnivores alike are<br />
celebrating chef Kate Elliott’s creative, locally<br />
sourced menu. Headers like “Porridge,”<br />
“Relish,” “Bird’s Work” and “Fixations” cover<br />
such delicious dishes as faux wings made<br />
out of eggplant tempura and apple crisp with<br />
lemon, basil and pine nuts. $$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
ROOT FIVE WATERFRONT<br />
4914 Lakeshore Rd, Hamburg • 716-627-5551<br />
rootfi ve.com<br />
Drink in magnifi cent views of Buffalo’s<br />
downtown skyline and the Canadian shores of<br />
Lake Erie from this relaxing patio bar. It offers<br />
live music, mixed drinks and an extensive list<br />
of wine and beer.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
LEWISTON, NY<br />
31 miles northwest of Buffalo<br />
niagarariverregion.com<br />
In the summer months, this city on the Niagara<br />
gorge offers beautiful scenery, arts and food<br />
festivals and even a regatta (July 24-25). It’s<br />
got historical cred, too, as the Underground<br />
Railroad’s fi nal US stop.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
Joseph Dart created the steam-powered grain<br />
elevator—which could unload 1,000 bushels<br />
per hour—in Buffalo in 1841.<br />
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Cancun<br />
MEXICO<br />
GO SHOP<br />
ULTRAFEMME<br />
Blvd Kukulcan km 13 • +52 998-848-7300<br />
ultrafemme.com.mx<br />
The most pervasive beauty retailer in Mexico’s<br />
southeast has fi ve stores in Cancun and three<br />
in Playa del Carmen, each carrying a wide selection<br />
of fragrances and cosmetics from brands<br />
like Shiseido, Clarins and Yves Saint Laurent.<br />
This location, in the Hotel Zone’s Luxury Avenue<br />
mall, is especially convenient for travelers.<br />
GO SEE<br />
AQUATOURS JUNGLE TOUR<br />
Blvd Kukulcan, km 6.5 • +52 998-193-3360<br />
aquatours.travel<br />
On this two-part tour, you’ll drive a two-person<br />
speedboat through the mangrove channels<br />
along the Nichupté Lagoon before snorkeling<br />
in the second-largest coral reef in the world.<br />
GO EAT<br />
LA DESTILERIA<br />
Blvd Kukulcan km 12.5 • +52 998-885-1086<br />
ladestileria.com.mx/cancun<br />
A great place for both dinner and drinks, this<br />
restaurant is decorated with machinery used in<br />
tequila factories. After touring the faux production<br />
facility, order fried cheese in green salsa to<br />
enjoy while a mariachi band performs. $$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
SWEET CLUB<br />
Blvd Kukulcan km 9.5 • +52 998-883-3333<br />
sweetnightclub.com<br />
With the latest technology in lighting from<br />
London and architecture inspired by lounges in<br />
Miami and Las Vegas, this superclub is popular<br />
among the international party set. Dance<br />
music DJs from all over the world headline.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
COBA<br />
105 miles southwest of Cancun<br />
This Mayan city probably once boasted more<br />
than 50,000 residents. Even reduced to ruins,<br />
several magnifi cent structures have been very<br />
well preserved. Being away from the main<br />
tourist sites of Chichen Itza and Tulum, it is<br />
often fairly uncrowded.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
Because of the local fl ora, honey from Cancun<br />
is sweeter than much of the honey found in<br />
the US.<br />
Charleston<br />
WEST VIRGINIA<br />
— Jana Eisenberg — Israel Urbina — Sheila McEntee<br />
GO SHOP<br />
WEST VIRGINIA STATE MUSEUM SHOP<br />
At the Culture Center, State Capitol<br />
1900 Kanawha Blvd E • 304-205-7911<br />
This shop features handcrafted quilts, glass,<br />
pottery, jewelry and candles made by West<br />
Virginia artisans. Books on local history, recipe<br />
collections and museum souvenirs round out<br />
the rest of the stock.<br />
GO SEE<br />
CRAIK-PATTON HOUSE<br />
2809 Kanawha Blvd E • 304-925-5341<br />
craik-patton.com<br />
A restored 1834 Greek Revival house, this<br />
was once the home of both West Virginia’s<br />
prominent Craik family and Civil War Col.<br />
George S. Patton, grandfather of famous WWII<br />
Gen. George S. Patton III.<br />
GO EAT<br />
TRICKY FISH<br />
1611 Washington St E • 304-344-3474<br />
trickyfi sh.net<br />
The beach shack-style food served here comes<br />
with a conscience: Almost all of the dishes—<br />
from the pulled pork to the tofu tacos—are<br />
organic or locally raised. Don’t forget sunblock<br />
if you dine on the deck. $<br />
GO PARTY<br />
BRUNO’S<br />
222 Leon Sullivan Way • 304-720-7295<br />
Hundreds of vintage beer cans—Owner Dan’s<br />
collection since childhood—decorate the walls<br />
of this pizza and beer joint. They’ll likely inspire<br />
you to have a seat and enjoy a craft beer.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
DURBIN & GREENBRIER<br />
VALLEY RAILROAD<br />
140 miles northeast of Charleston, WV<br />
315 Railroad Ave, Elkins • 304-636-9477<br />
mountainrailwv.com/index.html<br />
Vintage passenger trains roll through miles<br />
of pristine wilderness on these high-country<br />
excursions. Watch for bald eagles and black<br />
bears as you pass through an S-curve tunnel<br />
or stop at the spectacular High Falls of the<br />
Cheat River.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
The Midland Trail scenic byway that passes<br />
through Charleston was fi rst carved out by<br />
great herds of buffalo.
Charlotte<br />
NORTH CAROLINA<br />
— John Bordsen<br />
GO SHOP<br />
TAYLOR RICHARDS & CONGER<br />
6907 Phillips Place Ct • 704-366-9092<br />
trcstyle.com<br />
Want to look as dapper as a Charlotte fi nancier?<br />
This is the shop they visit to purchase<br />
business wear (mostly top-brand and made-tomeasure<br />
suits) and leisure apparel.<br />
REVOLVE<br />
339 Circle Ave • 704-817-7845<br />
revolvecharlotte.com<br />
People who appreciate high-fashion clothes<br />
but shop on a budget love this consignment<br />
store in the swanky Myers Park area. It<br />
specializes in gently used designer suits,<br />
jackets, shirts and ties.<br />
GO SEE<br />
CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT<br />
At Historic Latta Plantation<br />
5225 Sample Rd, Huntersville • 704-875-2312<br />
lattaplantation.org<br />
Sherman’s March to the Sea may not have<br />
come anywhere near Charlotte, but Civil War<br />
re-enactors still fl ock to the city. This month,<br />
Yanks and Rebels will encamp and skirmish at<br />
this 52-acre plantation. July 17-18.<br />
BECHTLER MUSEUM<br />
OF MODERN ART<br />
420 S Tryon St • 704-353-9200<br />
bechtler.org<br />
The mid-20th-century European art collection<br />
here includes pieces by Picasso, Tinguely and<br />
Miro. Before you leave, get your picture taken<br />
with the 17.5-foot Firebird sculpture in the<br />
museum’s plaza.<br />
DISCOVERY PLACE<br />
301 N Tryon St • 800-935-0553<br />
discoveryplace.org<br />
This family-oriented, hands-on science<br />
museum just completed the largest renovation<br />
in its 27-year history. New attractions include<br />
a digital 3-D theater and a kids’ science and<br />
technology area, which features a wind wall<br />
where little ones can put on capes and fl y<br />
streamers in front of a giant mirror.<br />
GO EAT<br />
NOVA’S BAKERY<br />
1511 Central Ave • 704-333-5566<br />
novasbakery.com<br />
Crunchy, European-style loaves, and tangy<br />
kalamata olive and sourdough breads are<br />
made fresh daily at this cozy bakery. Cannolis<br />
and brownies are also popular. $<br />
TASTE<br />
100 N Tryon St • 704- 910-6543<br />
go.compass-usa.com/taste<br />
The Charlotte campus of Johnson & Wales,<br />
one of the top chef schools in the US, just<br />
opened this restaurant as a training ground<br />
for students. Simple breakfasts (omelets,<br />
fresh muffi ns) and gourmet sandwiches are<br />
popular. $<br />
GADO GADO<br />
157 N Trade St, Matthews • 704-844-8686<br />
gadogadousa.com<br />
If you’re craving seafood, head to this intimate<br />
restaurant. Top dishes include grilled citrusmarinated<br />
salmon and Creole-style shrimp and<br />
grits. A thorough wine list makes for perfect<br />
pairings. $$<br />
CYROS SUSHI AND SAKE BAR<br />
6601 Morrison Blvd • 704-919-1881<br />
cyrossushi.com<br />
This sushi bar offers creative fusion rolls, like<br />
a tuna, crab and avocado roll topped with two<br />
sauces, fried shallots and garlic. $$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
TREMONT MUSIC HALL<br />
400 W Tremont Ave • 704-343-9494<br />
tremontmusichall.com<br />
Forget standstill bar games like darts: This<br />
popular South End music club offers dodgeball<br />
every other Monday night. It’s $2 to play, and<br />
you can bring your own six- to eight-person<br />
team or join one when you arrive.<br />
SKANDALO’S<br />
5317 E Independence Blvd • 704-535-3080<br />
myspace.com/skandalosnightclub<br />
This Latin nightclub tucked into a shopping<br />
center plays everything from rumba and<br />
reggaeton to Miami-style salsa.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
REYNOLDA HOUSE<br />
MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART<br />
88 miles northeast of Charlotte • 2250<br />
Reynolda Rd, Winston Salem • 336-758-5150<br />
reynoldahouse.org<br />
This mansion, built by tobacco tycoon R.J.<br />
Reynolds in the early 1900s, has room after<br />
room of art by Mary Cassatt, John Singleton<br />
Copley, Georgia O’Keeffe and Grant Wood.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
Mystery writer Kathy Reichs, whose work<br />
inspired FOX’s Bones, set books like Deja Dead<br />
and Bare Bones in Charlotte.<br />
Chicago<br />
ILLINOIS<br />
— Rod O’Connor<br />
GO SHOP<br />
BONNIE & CLYDE’S<br />
1751 W Division St • 773-235-2680<br />
bonnie-clydes.net<br />
This laidback boutique is full of hipster clothing<br />
like Naked and Famous jeans and T-shirts<br />
from Nice Collective. The shop’s sales make<br />
looking cool easier on the wallet.<br />
THE CHOPPING BLOCK<br />
222 Merchandise Plaza • 312-644-6360<br />
thechoppingblock.com<br />
Although best known for its classes, this<br />
cooking school also features a sprawling<br />
gourmet retail store with a variety of sauces,<br />
spices and high-quality kitchenware.<br />
EDGEWATER ANTIQUE MALL<br />
6314 N Broadway • 773-262-2525<br />
edgewaterantiquemall.com<br />
Oprah’s design expert Nate Berkus swears by<br />
this Far North Side vintage destination. Make<br />
sure you budget enough time to hunt for ’50sera<br />
furniture and retro costume jewelry.<br />
ELEMENTS<br />
741 N Wells St • 877-642-6574<br />
elementschicago.com<br />
The owners of this River North shop often<br />
explain their eclectic inventory, which includes<br />
handcrafted Italian jewelry, stoneware in<br />
bright colors and Elizabeth W scents, by saying<br />
that they just “buy what [they] love.”<br />
GO SEE<br />
CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE<br />
FOUNDATION RIVER CRUISE<br />
Michigan Ave Bridge at Wacker Dr<br />
312-922-3432<br />
architecture.org<br />
Gain a new appreciation for Chicago’s famous<br />
skyline by learning about it from an open-air<br />
yacht on the Chicago River. The more than<br />
50 sites passed include the Tribune Tower,<br />
Merchandise Mart and Marina City.<br />
CHICAGO TROLLEY HOP-ON,<br />
HOP-OFF SIGHTSEEING TOUR<br />
Multiple locations • 773-648-5000<br />
chicagotrolley.com<br />
There’s no better way to explore the Windy City<br />
than this 13-mile, 18-stop tour, which allows<br />
visitors to hop out at stops like the Field<br />
Museum and Water Tower Place.<br />
NEWBERRY LIBRARY BOOK FAIR<br />
60 W Walton • 312-255-3556<br />
go.newberry.org/bookfair<br />
This year’s bookworm blast, hosted by one of<br />
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ILLINOIS<br />
Chicago’s fi rst public libraries, features more<br />
than 110,000 titles ranging from beach reads<br />
to rare treasures. July 29 through Aug. 1.<br />
WHITE SOX<br />
At US Cellular Field<br />
333 W 35th St • 312-674-1000<br />
whitesox.mlb.com<br />
Wrigley Field gets all the hype, but the<br />
improvements made to the home of the White<br />
Sox have created a fan-friendly park that’s the<br />
perfect place to check out one of the league’s<br />
strongest pitching staffs. Home games are July<br />
5-11 and 26-31.<br />
TASTE OF LINCOLN AVENUE<br />
N Lincoln Avenue • 773-868-3010<br />
chicagoevents.com<br />
Over the last 27 years, this street fair in the<br />
heart of Lincoln Park has grown into one of the<br />
city’s biggest festivals. It features more than<br />
40 musical acts and a kid’s area with pony<br />
rides and a petting zoo. July 24-25.<br />
GO EAT<br />
BAGEL ON DAMEN<br />
1252 N Damen Ave • 773-772-2243<br />
This new neighborhood eatery has quickly<br />
established itself as one of Chicago’s top<br />
breakfast spots. Credit the bagels themselves,<br />
which are made by New York Bagel & Bialy<br />
Corporation, as well as creative cream cheese<br />
fl avors such as shitake and rosemary. $<br />
THE SOUTHERN<br />
1840 W North Ave • 773-342-1840<br />
thesouthernchicago.com<br />
The menu at this comfort-food spot is split into<br />
two categories: bar snacks and main courses.<br />
On the snack side, don’t miss the poutine<br />
with ham and cheese curds; when it comes to<br />
entrées, the star is the mud bug gumbo, with<br />
soft shell crawfi sh and chicken thighs. $$$<br />
SABLE<br />
505 N State St • 312-755-9704<br />
sablechicago.com<br />
The handcrafted cocktails at this hotspot next<br />
to the Hotel Palomar have garnered much<br />
praise in local magazines, but the creative<br />
gastropub fare alone—such as pork belly<br />
BLTs—is more than worth a visit. $$$<br />
PETTERINO’S<br />
150 N Dearborn St • 312-422-0150<br />
petterinos.com<br />
Clubby red booths and classic Italian dishes<br />
like marinara-slathered chicken parmesan<br />
make this one of the most popular—and reliable—options<br />
for theater district dining. $$$$<br />
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TOPOLOBAMPO<br />
445 N Clark St • 312-661-1434<br />
fronterakitchens.com<br />
This approachable fi ne-dining destination<br />
serves up gourmet Mexican cuisine from Top<br />
Chef Masters winner Rick Bayless. The menu<br />
changes regularly, but always features ultrafresh<br />
ceviche and regional mole sauces. $$$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
CEDAR HOTEL<br />
1112 N State St • 312-944-1112<br />
cedarhotelchicago.com<br />
With its massive front patio, this Gold Coast<br />
hangout is a great place to camp out for the<br />
afternoon. Sip fruity cocktails in the sun and<br />
watch the rich folks strolling down State Street.<br />
DIVISION ALE HOUSE<br />
1942 W Division St • 773-384-6886<br />
divisionalehouse.com<br />
While this inviting pub is a throwback, the<br />
owners aren’t afraid of the latest drinking<br />
technology. Grab some friends and order the<br />
80-ounce tower of suds: It features a central<br />
ice cylinder to keep your beer cool.<br />
DOUBLE A<br />
108 W Kinzie St • 312-329-2444<br />
mercaditorestaurants.com<br />
This ultra-exclusive 65-seat lounge draws<br />
Chicago’s young and hip with tableside<br />
bartender service and booming bass.<br />
REVOLUTION BREWING<br />
2323 N Milwaukee Ave • 773-227-2739<br />
revbrew.com<br />
This new brewery and pub is a major reason<br />
why Logan Square has emerged as one of the<br />
city’s hottest ’hoods. Beer afi cionados are<br />
giving a thumbs-up to the house-made Iron<br />
Fist Pale Ale and Bottom Up Belgian Wit.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
CHICAGOLAND SKYDIVING CENTER<br />
60 miles west of Chicago Midway • 12637 US<br />
Route 30 W, Hinckley • 800-404-5867<br />
skydivecsc.com<br />
First-timers can take some of the highest<br />
tandem jumps in the country—from an<br />
exhilarating 18,000 feet—at this top-rated<br />
skydiving school.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
The Ferris wheel at Navy Pier is modeled<br />
after the fi rst Ferris wheel ever, which debuted<br />
at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition<br />
(aka the Chicago World’s Fair).<br />
Columbus<br />
OHIO<br />
GO SHOP<br />
COLUMBUS MUSEUM OF ART MUSEUM<br />
SHOP & BOOKSTORE<br />
480 E Broad St • 614-629-0314<br />
columbusmuseum.org<br />
Items at this shop include stationery, edgy<br />
jewelry and home décor items handmade by<br />
local and international artists, plus art books<br />
with images from the museum’s exhibits.<br />
GO SEE<br />
JAZZ & RIB FEST<br />
Spring and Long sts along the Scioto<br />
Riverfront • 614-645-7995<br />
hotribscooljazz.org<br />
It’s hard to tell what’s hotter at this event: the<br />
music or the meat. Rib roasters from all over<br />
the world provide the eats while music sizzles<br />
on three stages. July 23-25.<br />
GO EAT<br />
DIRTY FRANK’S HOTDOG PALACE<br />
248 S Fourth St • 614-824-4673<br />
dirtyfrankscolumbus.com<br />
This casual joint took the hot dog idea and ran<br />
with it. The menu offers almost 40 variations<br />
(most of which can be made vegetarian and vegan),<br />
including The Nicola (topped with tzatziki<br />
sauce and Greek relish) and the Texas Tommy<br />
(bacon-wrapped dog stuffed with cheese). $<br />
GO PARTY<br />
TIP TOP KITCHEN & COCKTAILS<br />
73 E Gay St • 614-221-8300<br />
tiptopcolumbus.com<br />
This neighborhood bar has serious Ohio pride.<br />
Drinks include Columbus Brewing Company Pale<br />
Ale and a cocktail named after Ohio-trained runner<br />
Jesse Owens, made with cherry vodka and<br />
Red Bull “so you can run like the wind.”<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
HISTORIC ROSCOE VILLAGE<br />
80 miles northeast of Columbus • 600 N<br />
Whitewoman St, Coshocton • 800-877-1830<br />
roscoevillage.com<br />
Take a step back into the 1800s, when the tiny<br />
Roscoe Village was a major player in Ohio commerce.<br />
There’s a doctor’s house, a blacksmith<br />
and weavers to visit, and you can take a ride on<br />
the horse-drawn Monticello III canal boat.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
— Betsa Marsh<br />
The American Federation of Labor (now the<br />
AFL-CIO) was founded in Columbus in 1886.<br />
Winner of River North’s Best Entertainment <strong>2010</strong>...<br />
The Redhead Piano Bar<br />
PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE<br />
16 W. Ontario St. 312-640-1000
Dallas/Ft. Worth<br />
TEXAS<br />
GO SHOP<br />
CENTRE<br />
5331 E Mockingbird Ln, Dallas<br />
214-821-2028<br />
gotocentre.com<br />
This hip urban boutique hawks the hottest<br />
fashions and sports watches while blasting<br />
the latest music. Look for trendy T-shirts, plaid<br />
shirts and slip-on shoes in cool fabrics.<br />
POSITIVE SPACE<br />
1729 Irving Blvd, Dallas • 214-749-1080<br />
positivespacestore.com<br />
Located in the Design District, this mod<br />
furniture and design shop features pieces by<br />
Phillip Starck, home décor by Michael Aram<br />
and an outdoor furniture line by Tidelli.<br />
STANLEY KORSHAK<br />
500 Crescent Ct, Dallas • 214-871-3600<br />
stanleykorshak.com<br />
For the ultimate upscale shopping experience,<br />
let the valet under the awning park your car<br />
while you pop into this store to peruse luxury<br />
clothing, home accessories, hand-milled soaps<br />
and fancy jewelry.<br />
GO SEE<br />
FUEL CITY<br />
801 S Industrial Blvd, Dallas • 214-426-0011<br />
Aside from good prices on fuel, this gas station<br />
boasts a swimming pool, beer barn, taco<br />
shop and karaoke. It also has longhorn cattle<br />
that you can pet or take pictures with.<br />
TEXAS RANGERS<br />
At Rangers Ballpark<br />
1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington • 817-273-5100<br />
texasrangers.com<br />
Cheer on the local baseball team as they chase<br />
the American League West pennant. This<br />
month’s home games are July 5-7, 8-11, 22-25<br />
and 27-29.<br />
THE COMEDY OF ERRORS<br />
At Samuell-Grand Amphitheatre<br />
1500 Tenison Pkwy, Dallas • 214-559-2778<br />
shakespearedallas.org<br />
Longstanding outdoor theater company<br />
Shakespeare Dallas presents the Bard’s early<br />
comedy about two sets of twins and a city with<br />
a reputation for sorcery. Through July 23.<br />
GO EAT<br />
KUBY’S SAUSAGE HOUSE<br />
6601 Snider Plaza, Dallas • 214-363-2231<br />
kubys.com<br />
This legendary German joint—open since<br />
HyattPlace.com<br />
1961—is popular for its Sunday brunch, but it<br />
serves authentic fare all the time. After a meal<br />
of schnitzel and potato pancakes, stock up on<br />
imported gourmet items and sausages to take<br />
home. $$<br />
ROYAL THAI<br />
5500 Greenville Ave, Ste 608, Dallas<br />
214-691-3555<br />
royalthaitexas.com<br />
The lunch specials here—including massaman<br />
curry and pad thai—are so popular that there<br />
is almost always a wait. For faster seating, visit<br />
for dinner on a weeknight. $$<br />
MICHAELS RESTAURANT<br />
AND ANCHO CHILE BAR<br />
3413 W Seventh St, Ft. Worth<br />
817-877-3413<br />
michaelscuisine.com<br />
With a restaurant on one side and a sports,<br />
cigar and cocktail bar on the other, this dining<br />
hotspot features Chef Michael Thomson’s<br />
contemporary take on Southwestern cuisine.<br />
Try the crab cakes with ancho chile cream<br />
sauce. $$$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
THE GINGER MAN<br />
2718 Boll St, Dallas • 214-754-8771<br />
gingermanpub.com<br />
Put on a pair of jeans and fl ip-fl ops to visit this<br />
always-packed brewhouse with a Texas comeas-you-are<br />
spirit. It stocks more than 80 brews<br />
on tap and another 110 in bottles.<br />
PALLADIUM BALLROOM<br />
1135 S Lamar St, Dallas • 972-343-2444<br />
thepalladiumballroom.com<br />
This 2,600-capacity music venue books acts<br />
that appeal to hard rock and indie fans. Don’t<br />
miss As I Lay Dying July 28.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
ATHENS SCUBA PARK<br />
93 miles southeast of Dallas-Ft. Worth • 500<br />
N Murchison St, Athens, TX • 903-675-5762<br />
athensscubapark.com<br />
This 23-year-old, 8-acre divers’ oasis features<br />
12 docks, crystal-clear water, a dive shop and<br />
more than 30 wrecks (including a DART bus<br />
and Lockheed C-140 Jet Star) to explore.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
In 2006, Zagat ranked The French Room at<br />
The Adolphus hotel in Dallas the best hotel<br />
restaurant in the US, saying “there aren’t<br />
enough superlatives” to describe it.<br />
Dayton<br />
— Amy Anderson — Russell Florence, Jr.<br />
OHIO<br />
GO SHOP<br />
SECOND STREET MARKET<br />
600 E Second St • 937-228-2088<br />
2ndstreetpublicmarket.com<br />
Pack a picnic basket full of local produce, jams<br />
and homemade breads at this well-stocked<br />
market. Vendors also sell fl owers, handbags,<br />
jewelry and paintings.<br />
GO SEE<br />
CARILLON PARK<br />
1000 Carillon Blvd • 937-293-2841<br />
daytonhistory.org<br />
On a 65-acre lot that includes the largest<br />
carillon in Ohio, this historical park offers a<br />
window into Dayton’s legacy of innovation.<br />
Visit to see the 1905 Wright Flyer III, a steam<br />
locomotive from 1835 and the fi rst automobile<br />
self-starter.<br />
GO EAT<br />
SUNRISE CAFE<br />
259 Xenia Ave, Yellow Springs • 937-767-7211<br />
sunrisecafe-ys.com<br />
Light, fl uffy buttermilk pancakes and chicken<br />
fettucini alfredo featuring a zesty housemade<br />
sauce are the most in-demand dishes at this<br />
comfortable café. The owners are proud to<br />
own neither a deep fryer nor a microwave,<br />
and make most of their organic and locally<br />
produced dishes from scratch. $$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
CANAL STREET TAVERN<br />
308 E First St • 937-461-9343<br />
canalstreettavern.com<br />
One of Dayton’s longest-standing music<br />
hotspots specializes in alternative, folk and<br />
indie rock performed by seasoned scene<br />
veterans and up-and-coming talent.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
JOHN BRYAN STATE PARK<br />
32 miles southeast of Dayton • 3790 St Rt<br />
370, Yellow Springs • 937-767-1274<br />
johnbryan.org<br />
Whether you’re in the mood for camping,<br />
fi shing, rock climbing, hiking or stargazing,<br />
this scenic park—which is home to the oftphotographed<br />
Little Miami River—fi ts<br />
the bill.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
Enjoy complimentary continental breakfast, airport<br />
shuttle, and shuttle service to nearby attractions<br />
within a five mile radius of the hotel.<br />
Rates starting at $99. Just ask for the GOMAG Rate.<br />
<br />
In 1879, saloonkeeper James Ritty invented<br />
the cash register in Dayton.<br />
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COLORADO<br />
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CALI & MO<br />
500 16th St • 303-892-1200<br />
If you’re looking for French vintage-inspired<br />
home décor items, costume jewelry or Audrey<br />
Hepburn-esque clothing, you’ll fi nd it in this<br />
shabby-chic boutique.<br />
URBAN ROOTS<br />
1000 Acoma St • 303-893-4064<br />
urbanrootsdenver.com<br />
Whether you have a green thumb or kill every<br />
plant that comes your way, fresh herbs, potted<br />
fl owers and birdbaths from this shop can make<br />
your garden look like it belongs in a magazine.<br />
THE BOOKIES<br />
4315 E Mississippi Ave • 303-759-1117<br />
thebookies.com<br />
The perfect place to wind down after a long<br />
day, this bookstore is known for its wonderfully<br />
imaginative kids’ section, overfl owing with<br />
discounted books, puzzles, games and crafts.<br />
GO SEE<br />
WASHINGTON PARK<br />
S Downing St and E Louisiana Ave<br />
720-913-0700<br />
washpark.com<br />
Want to play where the locals do? Head to this<br />
sprawling swatch of greenery, which features<br />
two lakes, two playgrounds, tennis courts,<br />
paddleboats and a fl ower garden.<br />
RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATER<br />
18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison<br />
720-865-2494<br />
redrocksonline.com<br />
There may be no better place in America to<br />
catch a show than at this open-air amphitheater<br />
that was naturally formed from two 300foot<br />
boulders. Don’t miss concerts from Gipsy<br />
Kings (July 9) and Barenaked Ladies (July 12).<br />
COLORADO RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL<br />
650 W Perry Park Ave, Larkspur<br />
303-688-6010<br />
coloradorenaissance.com<br />
Transport thyself to 16th-century Tudor<br />
England, where theatrical jousters and jugglers<br />
are part of the rollicking good old times.<br />
Weekends from July 3 to Aug. 1.<br />
GO EAT<br />
WILD BANGKOK BAR & GRILL<br />
1630 Welton St • 303-623-4999<br />
wildbangkokbarandgrill.com<br />
This temple of Thai cuisine in the heart of<br />
Style<br />
Stay in<br />
in Colorado<br />
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downtown offers fl avorful dishes made with<br />
fresh and healthy ingredients. The wine list<br />
is mostly organic and the juice bar is a nice<br />
touch. $$<br />
DEN DELI SEAFOOD MARKET<br />
AND JAPANESE NOODLE BAR<br />
1501 S Pearl St • 303-733-2503<br />
dendeli.net<br />
Part seafood market, part java joint and part<br />
Asian-inspired deli, this convivial storefront<br />
churns out fl avorful noodle bowls and<br />
generously portioned bento boxes containing<br />
some of the freshest raw fi sh in the city. $$<br />
PANZANO<br />
At Hotel Monaco<br />
909 17th St at Champa • 303-296-3525<br />
panzano-denver.com<br />
Executive Chef Elise Wiggins’ beautiful Italian<br />
restaurant is a local favorite for its creative<br />
pastas, risottos and gluten-free entrées.<br />
The spaghetti carbonara with house-cured<br />
pancetta and a fried egg is excellent. $$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
LOST LAKE LOUNGE<br />
3602 E Colfax Ave • 303-333-4345<br />
Complete with a wood-burning fi replace,<br />
black-and-white fi lms, an ample whiskey<br />
selection and live music, this laidback lounge<br />
is everything a classic bar should be.<br />
JEZEBEL’S JUKE JOINT & BROTHEL<br />
3862 High St • 303-296-5563<br />
jezebelsbrothel.com<br />
A cross between a piano bar, a saloon and<br />
a speakeasy, this nightspot housed in a<br />
120-year-old brick building features live<br />
blues and jazz. Every other Saturday, the<br />
Belles of Jezebel’s, a 1920s-inspired cabaret<br />
troupe, takes centerstage.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
NEDERLAND, CO<br />
62 miles west of Denver<br />
nederlandchamber.org<br />
This mountain hamlet—complete with<br />
beautiful scenery and offbeat shops,<br />
restaurants and bars—is a fantastic place<br />
to hike or mountain bike, enjoy a beer while<br />
soaking up the sun or even spot a moose.<br />
(They’ve been known to lumber through town<br />
once in a while.)<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
Die Hard 2, Dumb & Dumber, and Sleeper were<br />
all partially fi lmed in Colorado.<br />
Des Moines<br />
— Lori Midson — Michelle Schlicher<br />
IOWA<br />
GO SHOP<br />
WEST END ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE<br />
22 SW Ninth St • 515-243-0499<br />
westendarchsalvage.com<br />
One-of-a-kind salvaged items from across the<br />
globe fi nd a temporary home at this funky<br />
store. Grab a pick-me-up at the in-house<br />
coffee shop and explore four fl oors of stained<br />
glass, furniture and jewelry.<br />
GO SEE<br />
LIVING HISTORY FARMS<br />
11121 Hickman Rd, Urbandale • 515-278-5286<br />
lhf.org<br />
Historic interpreters from four different time<br />
periods (the Ioway Indians of the 1700s,<br />
pioneers of the 1850s, townspeople from 1875<br />
and farmers from the 1900s) explain Iowa’s<br />
past at this open-air museum.<br />
GO EAT<br />
PROOF<br />
1301 Locust St • 515-244-0655<br />
proofrestaurant.com<br />
Bold, Mediterranean fl avor is the focus at this<br />
starkly designed restaurant with a scenic view<br />
of downtown. It specializes in modern Continental<br />
cuisine, including fl atbreads, scallop<br />
tabbouleh and an excellent paella. $$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
THE ROYAL MILE<br />
210 Fourth St • 515-280-3771<br />
royalmilebar.com<br />
With more than 120 bottled beers, 28 ales and<br />
lagers on draft and Central Iowa’s only Belgian<br />
bar (called the Red Monk) right upstairs, this<br />
British pub is a beer-lover’s paradise.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
SUMMERSET WINERY<br />
15 miles southeast of Des Moines<br />
15101 Fairfax St, Indianola • 515-961-3545<br />
summersetwine.com<br />
Guests at this winery can partake in tastings,<br />
enjoy live music on Sundays and hold special<br />
events, such as weddings and family reunions,<br />
on the picturesque grounds. The wines range<br />
from crisp and citric to sweet and intense.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
The name “Des Moines” comes from the river<br />
of the same name. The river’s name comes<br />
from the Native American word moingona,<br />
meaning “river of the monks.”<br />
Thoughtful. Contemporary.<br />
Intelligent. Stylish.<br />
CAMBRIASUITES.COM • 888.8CAMBRIA<br />
©<strong>2010</strong> Choice Hotels International, Inc. All rights reserved.<br />
A URORA (303) 576-9600 • F T. COLLINS (970) 267-9000 • P UEBLO (719) 546-1234
Detroit<br />
MICHIGAN<br />
— Ellen Piligian<br />
GO SHOP<br />
HENRY THE HATTER<br />
1307 Broadway • 313-962-0970<br />
henrythehatterdetroit.com<br />
Whether it’s style or shade you’re after,<br />
summer is the perfect time to cover up. This<br />
legendary haberdashery offers a wide range<br />
of head coverings, from classic straw hats to<br />
seersucker caps.<br />
JOHN K. KING USED AND RARE BOOKS<br />
901 W Lafayette Blvd • 313-961-0622<br />
rarebooklink.com<br />
With more than 75,000 titles in stock, this<br />
bookstore offers collectable tomes and<br />
releases that you won’t come across at the<br />
mega bookstores. It even carries a selection of<br />
original photos of Mark Twain.<br />
CITY BIRD<br />
460 W Canfi eld • 313-831-9146<br />
ilovecitybird.com<br />
The artist-designed goods sold at this shop<br />
have a ton of Motown spirit: Votive candles<br />
are decorated with street maps, and clocks<br />
are made from vintage LPs with their labels<br />
replaced by maps of metro Detroit.<br />
GO SEE<br />
CRANBROOK HOUSE AND GARDENS<br />
380 Lone Pine Rd, Bloomfi eld Hills<br />
248-645-3147<br />
cranbrook.edu/housegardens<br />
Built in 1908, this domicile is the oldest<br />
surviving manor home in metro Detroit and the<br />
centerpiece of Cranbrook’s National Historic<br />
Landmark campus. The 40 acres of gardens<br />
include a sunken garden and many sculptures.<br />
CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE OF AMERICA<br />
At Meadow Brook Hall • Oakland University<br />
Campus, Rochester Hills • 248-643-8645<br />
meadowbrookconcours.org<br />
You don’t have to be a car buff to enjoy this<br />
event on the grounds of the fourth-largest<br />
historic house museum in the United States.<br />
Featured automobiles include collector,<br />
celebrity-owned, muscle and vintage cars.<br />
July 25.<br />
ORCHARD LAKE FINE ART SHOW<br />
6668 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfi eld<br />
248-684-2613<br />
hotworks.org<br />
Voted in the top 100 art shows in the country<br />
for three years in a row by Sunshine Artist, this<br />
juried event showcases works by 175 artists.<br />
Little ones will enjoy the youth art competition<br />
and live artist demos. July 30 through Aug. 1.<br />
GO EAT<br />
DUGGAN’S IRISH PUB<br />
31501 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak<br />
248-549-3659<br />
dugganspub.com<br />
You can’t beat the Chief Double Decker (two<br />
quarter-pound burgers with cheese and sweet<br />
pickles for $7.50) here. For $144.44, you can<br />
get the special with a bottle of Dom Perignon. $<br />
TOM’S OYSTER BAR<br />
519 E Jefferson Ave • 313-964-4010<br />
tomsoysterbar.com<br />
Shellfi sh lovers rave about what has been<br />
called the best raw bar in the Detroit area.<br />
It offers an oyster sampler, tuna sashimi,<br />
smoked shrimp and whitefi sh sausage. $$<br />
THE WHITNEY<br />
4421 Woodward Ave • 313-832-5700<br />
thewhitney.com<br />
This one-time home of a lumber baron is<br />
decked out with Tiffany glass and richly<br />
carved wood. For a more relaxed meal, eat in<br />
the gardens, where there is live music (and<br />
order the brie salad and fried calamari with<br />
peppers). $$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
ALVINS<br />
5756 Cass Ave • 313-638-6300<br />
alvinsoncass.com<br />
On Mondays, visit this bar to hear awardwinning<br />
blues icon Jonnie Bassett and The<br />
Blues Insurgents for just $5.<br />
BAKER’S KEYBOARD LOUNGE<br />
20510 Livernois • 313-345-6300<br />
bakerskeyboardlounge.com<br />
This legendary Art Deco music joint bills itself<br />
as the oldest jazz club in the world. In its<br />
heyday it hosted such greats as Fats Waller<br />
and John Coltrane.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
PRIME OUTLETS—BIRCH RUN<br />
93 miles north of Detroit<br />
12240 S Beyer Rd, Birch Run • 877-276-8853<br />
primeoutlets.com<br />
The Midwest’s largest retail outlet shopping<br />
center consists of 145 factory direct stores, all<br />
offering savings of up to 65%.<br />
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If you’re looking at this<br />
banner so are your clients<br />
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sales team at 888.864.1732<br />
Robin Williams, Iggy Pop, Francis Ford<br />
Coppola, Tim Allen and Charles Lindbergh are<br />
all famous Detroiters.<br />
Flint<br />
MICHIGAN<br />
— Eileen Button<br />
GO SHOP<br />
WOJO’S GREENHOUSE<br />
7360 E Court St, Davison • 810-658-9221<br />
wojos.com<br />
Your host or hostess will be delighted with<br />
an Endless Summer hydrangea or a bucket of<br />
carpet roses from this shop, which claims to<br />
be Flint’s largest nursery.<br />
GO SEE<br />
THE NEVERENDING STORY<br />
At Flint Youth Theater<br />
1220 E Kearsley St • 810-237-1530<br />
thefi m.org/fyt-homepage<br />
Adults and kids will be captivated by the story<br />
of a boy who must fi nd the courage to conquer<br />
enemies both real and imagined. July 23<br />
through Aug. 5.<br />
GO EAT<br />
THE FRENCH LAUNDRY<br />
125 W Shiawassee Ave, Fenton<br />
810-629-8852<br />
lunchandbeyond.com<br />
This is one of the most treasured restaurants<br />
in the Flint area, in part because just about<br />
everything—from spinach artichoke dip<br />
to decadent pies—is homemade. Alfresco<br />
seating in the heart of old-town Fenton makes<br />
it the perfect place to enjoy a summer<br />
meal. $$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
CHURCHILL’S FOOD & SPIRITS<br />
340 S Saginaw St • 810-238-3800<br />
churchillsfl int.com<br />
Located near University of Michigan’s<br />
Flint campus, Churchill’s is “Flint’s original<br />
college bar.” A relaxed ambience and<br />
generous drink specials will quickly turn you<br />
into a regular.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
CASEVILLE, MI<br />
99 miles northeast of Flint<br />
casevillechamber.net<br />
This lovely waterfront town features quaint<br />
shops, lakeview eateries, sandy beaches and<br />
incredible sunsets on Saginaw Bay. Have some<br />
fun (and a burger) at the annual Cheeseburger<br />
Festival, Aug. 13-22.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
Author Marcus Sakey (The Blade Itself, At the<br />
City’s Edge, Good People) was born in Flint.<br />
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128<br />
Ft. Lauderdale<br />
FLORIDA<br />
GO SHOP<br />
DANIA BEACH WATER GARDENS & GIFTS<br />
400 S Federal Hwy, Dania Beach<br />
954-920-0321<br />
dbwatergardens.com<br />
Browsing is as much fun as buying at this<br />
historic property fi lled with lily pad-studded<br />
fountains, exotic statues and rambling tropical<br />
gardens. Inside the Spanish-style house, you’ll<br />
fi nd gifts like Eva Gordon’s ceramics.<br />
ENSEMBLE COLLECTION<br />
1900 E Sunrise Blvd • 954-467-8353<br />
ensemblecollection.com<br />
A typical example of the off-the-wall home<br />
furnishings sold here is a child-sized version of<br />
Verner Panton’s 1959 chair, which looks more<br />
like a squiggly sculpture than a seat.<br />
ZOLA KELLER<br />
818 E Las Olas Blvd • 954-462-3222<br />
zolakeller.com<br />
Selling both cocktail dresses and couture<br />
gowns, this shop has outfi tted Floridians for<br />
fancy events for 25 years. Trunk shows from<br />
top designers, including Stephen Yearick and<br />
Paula Varsalona, offer discounts and sneak<br />
peeks at the latest fashions.<br />
GO SEE<br />
MERMAIDS AT THE WRECK BAR<br />
At Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel<br />
1140 Seabreeze Blvd • 954-524-5551<br />
starwoodhotels.com/sheraton<br />
During this evening show, large portholes<br />
behind the bar provide glimpses of mermaids<br />
shimmying through the water, trailing iridescent<br />
fi shtails. Children squeal with delight<br />
while their parents enjoy adult beverages.<br />
MOONLIGHT SEA TURTLE WALKS<br />
At Museum of Discovery and Science<br />
401 SW Second St • 954-467-6637<br />
mods.org<br />
After a hands-on learning session at the<br />
museum, guests take a late-night beach hike<br />
with experts who help them spot sea turtles<br />
coming ashore to nest. Through July 14.<br />
FORT LAUDERDALE ANTIQUES<br />
& COLLECTORS FAIRE<br />
At War Memorial Stadium<br />
800 NE 8 St • 954-563-6747<br />
dolphinfairs.com<br />
You can take a statewide antiquing trip<br />
without leaving Ft. Lauderdale at this twiceannual<br />
event, for which more than 75 Florida<br />
dealers bring collections of furniture, silver,<br />
porcelain, bronzes and jewelry. Aug. 7-8.<br />
13051 Bell Tower Drive<br />
239-482-2900 • 1-877-2CROWNE<br />
cpfortmyers.com<br />
GO MAGAZINE JULY <strong>2010</strong><br />
GO EAT<br />
TARPON BEND<br />
200 SW Second St • 954-523-3233<br />
tarponbend.com<br />
Dishes like shrimp and fried oyster sliders<br />
and a salad with Jamaican jerk chicken and<br />
crispy plantains refl ect this restaurant’s<br />
creative side. $$<br />
CAFÉ SEVILLE<br />
2768 E Oakland Park Blvd • 954-565-1148<br />
cafeseville.com<br />
The extensive specials board here almost<br />
makes diners forget about the menu’s regular<br />
list of entrées, which includes two spectacular<br />
renditions of paella—with and without<br />
marinara sauce. $$$$<br />
SHULA’S ON THE BEACH<br />
At The Westin Beach Hotel • 321 N Fort<br />
Lauderdale Beach Blvd • 954-355-4000<br />
donshula.com<br />
Spectacular ocean views and premium steaks<br />
are the highlights at this restaurant. Order the<br />
Steak Mary Anne (juicy beef medallions) with a<br />
side of lobster mashed potatoes. $$$$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
ELBO ROOM<br />
241 S Atlantic Blvd • 954-463-4615<br />
elboroom.com<br />
A rare remnant of Ft. Lauderdale’s spring break<br />
heyday, this oceanfront spot hosts partiers all<br />
day and night. The bar is anything but glitzy;<br />
the beach views and lively late-night crowds<br />
continue to draw revelers.<br />
REVOLUTION LIVE<br />
200 W Broward Blvd • 954-727-0950<br />
jointherevolution.net<br />
Bands like Hybrid and the members of the<br />
Summer Slaughter Tour play concerts at this<br />
downtown venue, which features balcony VIP<br />
space and a huge outdoor stage.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
BLOWING ROCKS PRESERVE<br />
70 miles north of Ft. Lauderdale<br />
574 S Beach Rd, Hobe Sound • 561-744-6688<br />
At high tide, the rocky coastline here forces<br />
50-foot geysers of saltwater to explode out of<br />
the limestone rocks.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
A major destination for divers, Ft. Lauderdale<br />
has 69 miles of live natural coral reefs, 81<br />
artifi cial reefs and 18 major shipwrecks.<br />
Ft. Myers<br />
FLORIDA<br />
— Jill Barton — Libby McMillan<br />
Cooper Hotels. Your Upscale Choice in Fort Myers, Florida.<br />
GO SHOP<br />
KOLOBOK EUROPEAN DELI & MARKET<br />
17250-1 S Tamiami Tr • 239-415-0036<br />
kolobokdeli.com<br />
Perhaps you’ve never previously craved<br />
delicacies from Lithuania, Latvia, Moldovia,<br />
Georgia or Hungary, but you might after a pit<br />
stop at this Eastern European market. It stocks<br />
red and black caviar and imported chocolate.<br />
SHINY OBJECTS<br />
1999 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel • 239-472-1660<br />
shinyobjectsonline.com<br />
Sanibel Island glass artist Jason Thiemann<br />
wows visitors to this shop with his hand-blown<br />
dichroic (multicolored metallic) glass jewelry.<br />
Theimann learned the craft from some of the<br />
world’s fi nest at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.<br />
VAMPED UP VINTAGE<br />
11601 S Cleveland Ave • 239-936-4888<br />
vampedupvintage.com<br />
Beautiful clothing and accessories from all<br />
eras fi ll the racks in this vintage shop. The<br />
inventory includes fl apper dresses, rockabillywear<br />
and even fur stoles.<br />
GO SEE<br />
BOWDITCH POINT PARK<br />
50 Estero Blvd • 239-765-6794<br />
leeparks.org<br />
Seventeen acres of stunning views, picnic<br />
tables, grills and a concession stand make up<br />
this beachside park. To get there, take the Sky<br />
Bridge and turn right at the bottom.<br />
JUNGLE GOLF<br />
17710 San Carlos Blvd • 239-466-9797<br />
junglegolfminigolf.com/ftmyers.php<br />
This 18-hole mini-golf course, outfi tted to look<br />
like a safari, offers “play all day” specials so<br />
golfers have time to learn how to contend with<br />
life-size giraffes, elephants and crocodiles.<br />
LAKES PARK<br />
7330 Gladiolus Dr • 239-533-7275<br />
leeparks.org<br />
This 279-acre wildlife habitat offers covered<br />
picnic areas, great fi shing and birdwatching,<br />
and 2.5 miles of paved paths for walking,<br />
biking and jogging.<br />
GO EAT<br />
BENNETT’S FRESH ROAST<br />
2011 Bayside Pkwy • 239-332-0077<br />
bennettsfreshroast.com<br />
Legions of loyal locals fl ock to this all-day<br />
eatery for homemade donuts, breakfast<br />
Fort Myers Airport/FGCU<br />
Bell Tower Shops Airport/FGCU<br />
5255 Big Pine Way<br />
239-275-6000 • 1-800-CALL-HOME<br />
homewoodsuitesftmyers.com<br />
16410 Corporate Commerce Way<br />
239-210-7200 • 1-877-STAY-HGI<br />
fortmyersairportfgcu.hgi.com<br />
16450 Corporate Commerce Way<br />
239-210-7300 • 1-800-CALL-HOME<br />
fortmyersairportfgcu.homewoodsuites.com
sandwiches and fresh-roasted coffee. The<br />
highlight of the menu is The Strata, a layered<br />
egg sandwich made with cheese and French<br />
bread. $<br />
DIXIE FISH COMPANY<br />
714 Fishermans Wharf • 239-765-0707<br />
This quintessential Florida fi sh house offers<br />
picturesque bay views. Cold beer and tasty<br />
fresh fi sh are served on picnic tables with rolls<br />
of paper towels. $$<br />
THE MAD HATTER<br />
6467 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Sanibel Island<br />
239-472-0033<br />
madhatterrestaurant.com<br />
The gold standard for a romantic dinner, this<br />
new American restaurant (goat cheese pillows,<br />
spiced watermelon salad) sits directly on the<br />
beach and offers guests panoramic views of<br />
the sunset. $$$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
NERVOUS NELLIE’S<br />
1131 First St • 239-463-8077<br />
nervousnellies.net<br />
This waterfront bar at the entrance to Ft. Myers<br />
Beach is sponsored by Bacardi—which has<br />
turned the upstairs into a tiki-themed mecca of<br />
rum. Order the Nervous Nellie, a combination<br />
of spiced rum and fruit juices for two.<br />
SPIRITS OF BACCHUS<br />
Henry and Bay sts • 239-689-2675<br />
spiritsofbacchus.com<br />
Billed as “downtown’s classic neighborhood<br />
bar,” this brick-walled watering hole redefi nes<br />
cozy, with communal tables, exposed dark<br />
woods and leather chairs. It offers cocktails<br />
and wines by the glass until midnight on<br />
weekdays and 1am on Fridays and Saturdays.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
KEY WEST EXPRESS<br />
17 miles southwest of Ft. Myers • 1200 Main<br />
St, Fort Myers Beach • 239-463-5733<br />
seakeywest.com<br />
An 8:30am departure on this ship gets you to<br />
Key West by noon for a day trip or overnight<br />
stay. The evening boat departs at 6pm, arriving<br />
back in Ft. Myers at 9:30.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
Loggerhead turtles, which nest and hatch on<br />
Ft. Myers’ barrier islands from July to October,<br />
use the seaward horizon as their guiding<br />
light to the ocean—and will crawl the wrong<br />
direction if they see an artifi cial light.<br />
Grand Rapids<br />
MICHIGAN<br />
GO SHOP<br />
GRAM STORE<br />
At Grand Rapids Art Museum<br />
101 Monroe Center • 616-831-1000<br />
artmuseumgr.org<br />
Finding stylish gifts are a snap at this museum<br />
store. It sells handbags made of recycled<br />
subway maps, Finnish-designed vases and<br />
children’s games made by sculptors.<br />
GO SEE<br />
BLUES ON THE MALL<br />
At Rosa Parks Cir, Monroe Ctr NW • no phone<br />
wlav.com<br />
Soaring guitar riffs and mournful voices fi ll the<br />
air at this popular summer music series. The<br />
free Wednesday night concerts draw some of<br />
the country’s most accomplished artists, such<br />
as Sonny Moorman (July 14) and Homemade<br />
Jamz (July 21).<br />
GO EAT<br />
BLOOM<br />
40 Monroe Center • 616-632-2233<br />
bloomgr.com<br />
Crisp greens, creamy cheese plates and<br />
seared whitefi sh are the draws at this organic<br />
restaurant. There’s also a top-notch drink<br />
menu with a variety of artisanal beers. $$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
BAR DIVANI<br />
15 Ionia Ave SW • 616-774-9463<br />
bar-divani.com<br />
Slip through the velvet curtains and into a bar<br />
with one of Grand Rapids’ lengthiest wine lists.<br />
It sells 50 wines by the glass and has a sevenpage<br />
bottle menu; on Wednesdays, you can<br />
taste a themed six-wine fl ight for only $15.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
GRAND HAVEN STATE PARK<br />
48 miles west of Grand Rapids<br />
visitgrandhaven.com<br />
Catch the breeze on the sugar-fi ne sand of<br />
this Lake Michigan beach. It’s a favorite family<br />
getaway for swimming, charter fi shing and<br />
watching the sunset. A pleasant stroll along<br />
the boardwalk leads to downtown Grand<br />
Haven, where there is great shopping and a<br />
selection of cozy cafés.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
YOUR<br />
President Gerald R. Ford, who passed away in<br />
2006, grew up in Grand Rapids.<br />
Gulfport/Biloxi<br />
MISSISSIPPI<br />
— Amy Eckert — Leigh Coleman<br />
GO SHOP<br />
MARTIN MIAZZA GIFTS<br />
1208 Pass Rd, Gulfport • 228-863-1252<br />
martinmiazza.com<br />
Featuring luxury goodies such as Wedgwood<br />
china, Baccarat stemware, McCarty pottery<br />
and Votivo candles, this shop is a great place<br />
to search for a gift for friends back home.<br />
GO SEE<br />
NEGROTTO’S GALLERY<br />
& CUSTOM FRAMING<br />
2645 Executive Pl, Biloxi • 228-388-8822<br />
negrottosgallery.com<br />
Capture the essence of the Gulf Coast by<br />
displaying fi ne local art on your walls. This<br />
shop displays original paintings, pottery, silk<br />
tapestries and sculptures by artists like Sylvia<br />
Corban, Robert Waldrop and Stig Marcussen.<br />
GO EAT<br />
MARY MAHONEY’S<br />
110 Rue Magnolia, Biloxi • 228-374-0163<br />
marymahoneys.com<br />
This elegant Southern restaurant offers a New<br />
Orleans-style dining experience—down to the<br />
giant live oak canopy that shades the courtyard.<br />
Try the Lobster Georgo (diced lobster and<br />
shrimp in a brandy cream sauce). $$$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
CHILL ULTRA LOUNGE<br />
At IP Casino, Resort and Spa<br />
850 Bayview Ave, Biloxi • 888-946-2847<br />
ipbiloxi.com<br />
Unrivaled in sophistication among Biloxi<br />
nightspots, this lounge is popular with locals<br />
for live music, VIP lounge seats and the<br />
legendary Thursday Red Ladies’ Night, when<br />
women wearing red get a free drink.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
SHIP ISLAND<br />
12 miles southeast of Gulfport<br />
msshipisland.com<br />
Some of the most outstanding beaches near<br />
Gulfport can be found on this island. Park<br />
rangers offer tours of Fort Massachusetts, a<br />
brick fortifi cation from 1868.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
EVERYDAY<br />
GETAWAY<br />
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After the law requiring Mississippi casinos<br />
to be on the water was changed, the Silver<br />
Slipper in nearby Bay St. Louis was the fi rst<br />
casino in the state to be built on land.<br />
SM<br />
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130<br />
Harrisburg<br />
PENNSYLVANIA<br />
— Christine Conard Shultz<br />
GO SHOP<br />
SASSY<br />
900 Market St, Lemoyne • 717-635-2585<br />
“Girls just wanna dress fun” is the slogan at this<br />
trendy women’s boutique, which specializes<br />
in denim in straight, skinny and fl ared styles,<br />
comfortable T-shirts and not-frumpy sweats.<br />
GO SEE<br />
MIDTOWN SCHOLAR BOOKSTORE<br />
1302 N Third St • 717-236-1680<br />
midtownscholar.com<br />
This cavernous indie bookstore, containing<br />
six levels of retail space, carries more than<br />
100,000 secondhand and out-of-print titles,<br />
hosts author readings and art exhibits and has<br />
a coffee bar.<br />
GO EAT<br />
CHALIT’S THAI BISTRO<br />
5103 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg<br />
717-695-9889<br />
chalitsthaibistro.com<br />
This casual BYOB offers authentic, tempting<br />
Thai tapas, including an extensive selection of<br />
gluten-free and vegetarian dishes. The Golden<br />
Triangle tapioca-breaded wontons with shrimp<br />
and faux crab are a great place to start. $$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
CADDY SHACK<br />
800 Orr’s Bridge Rd, Mechanicsburg<br />
717-975-0940<br />
armitagegolfclub.com<br />
The deck here is the place to hang out after a<br />
rousing round of golf on the connected Armitage<br />
Golf Course. There are regular beer and<br />
drink specials and buckets of wings to enjoy,<br />
and the bar is open to non-golfers as well.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
CALEDONIA STATE PARK<br />
63 miles southwest of Harrisburg • 101 Pine<br />
Grove Rd, Fayetteville • 717-352-2161<br />
dcnr.state.pa.us<br />
This state park features swimming holes,<br />
hiking trails and one of the oldest golf courses<br />
in south-central Pennsylvania. For an ideal trip,<br />
pack a picnic and check the offerings from the<br />
in-park Totem Pole Playhouse before you go.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
At the time of its construction in 1902, Harrisburg’s<br />
Rockville Bridge was the longest stone<br />
masonry arch railroad bridge in the world.<br />
GO MAGAZINE JULY <strong>2010</strong><br />
Houston<br />
TEXAS<br />
— JoAnn Takasaki<br />
GO SHOP<br />
MORTAR<br />
1844 Westheimer Rd • 713-529-0009<br />
shopmortar.com<br />
This no-fuss boutique makes it easy for men<br />
who don’t normally shop to put together a<br />
wardrobe. The classic pieces are versatile<br />
and last forever, and advisory services and<br />
complimentary tailoring make sure the pieces<br />
fi t just right.<br />
ONE GREEN STREET<br />
5160 Buffalo Speedway • 281-888-9518<br />
onegreenstreet.com<br />
Living green would be a lot easier if there were<br />
more stores like this: In addition to selling<br />
beautiful home and bath products and ecofriendly<br />
fashions at competitive prices, it also<br />
hosts fun events, like knitting meets and a<br />
magazine swap.<br />
KUHL-LINSCOMB<br />
2424 W Alabama St • 713-526-6000<br />
kuhl-linscomb.com<br />
Three buildings make up this design store,<br />
which peddles everything from Malin+Goetz<br />
natural bath products to frilly summer dresses<br />
to garden swings.<br />
GO SEE<br />
HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL<br />
JAZZ FESTIVAL<br />
At Discovery Green Park<br />
1500 McKinney St • 713-839-7000<br />
jazzeducation.org<br />
Tito Puente Jr, Rachelle Ferrell, the Latin Jazz<br />
All Stars, Hiroshima and other top talent<br />
converge under the stars downtown for this<br />
annual event. Food vendors will be on hand<br />
so you can stay to enjoy the music all day.<br />
Aug. 6-8.<br />
TEXAS HUNTING AND<br />
OUTDOOR EXPO<br />
At The Merrell Center<br />
6301 S Stadium Ln, Katy • 832-567-9648<br />
texashuntingandoutdoorsexpo.com<br />
Hunting, fi shing and general carousing<br />
in the great outdoors is a way of life in Texas.<br />
Find everything from archery targets to<br />
taxidermy advice at this show and sale.<br />
July 17-18.<br />
GO EAT<br />
AL’S QUICK STOP<br />
2002 Waugh Dr • 713-522-5170<br />
The unassuming convenience store next door<br />
to Rudyard’s Pub sports a walk-up deli counter<br />
that serves a fi ne falafel sandwich and gyros<br />
with meat so perfectly cooked, they border<br />
on perfection. $<br />
MARDI GRAS GRILL<br />
1200 Durham Dr • 713-864-5600<br />
mardigrasgrill.net<br />
At this New Orleans-themed eatery, you<br />
can tap your toes to zydeco tunes on the<br />
patio while indulging in classic dishes like<br />
jambalaya and blackened catfi sh. Wash it<br />
down with a bucket of beer (to share) or a<br />
Hurricane. $$<br />
CATALAN FOOD & WINE<br />
5555 Washington Ave • 713-426-4260<br />
catalanfoodandwine.com<br />
You can’t go wrong with any of the dishes at<br />
this Spanish-infl uenced American food spot. A<br />
few tasty options: foie gras bon bons, cockles<br />
with chorizo and garlic—and for dessert, a<br />
Texas apple tart. $$$$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
MR. GINO’S LOUNGE<br />
7306 Cullen Blvd • 713-738-0555<br />
Put on your Sunday best and head over to this<br />
music lounge to catch some of the South’s<br />
greatest blues musicians playing together in a<br />
Sunday jam session. The friendly regulars will<br />
make room for you.<br />
PETROL STATION COFFEEHOUSE<br />
985 Wakefi eld Dr • 713-957-2875<br />
facebook.com/PetrolStation<br />
This Garden Oaks neighborhood dive has<br />
great burgers and even better coffee, but it’s<br />
mostly known for its thorough selection of<br />
microbrews. Catch a breeze on the patio over<br />
an Independence Imperial Oatmeal Stout or<br />
visit on a Sunday for the Eggs and Kegs<br />
beer brunch.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
BELLVILLE, TX<br />
63 miles northwest of Houston<br />
bellville.com<br />
On a trip to this small town, step into<br />
Newman’s Bakery to savor the donuts and<br />
request a tour of the castle the baker<br />
built by hand. Visit Cochran General Store to<br />
soak up small town charm, drink cold beer<br />
and—if it’s Thursday—listen to live,<br />
homegrown music.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
“Houston” was the fi rst word astronauts said<br />
to Earth from the moon.
Huntsville/Decatur<br />
ALABAMA<br />
GO SHOP<br />
BANK STREET ANTIQUE MALL<br />
818 Bank St NE, Decatur • 256-351-1070<br />
bankstantiques.com<br />
Taking up three fl oors of a historic 1899<br />
building, this antique and vintage shop stocks<br />
hard-to-fi nd items such as old advertisements,<br />
out-of-circulation coins, American art pottery<br />
and antique glass.<br />
GO SEE<br />
HUNTSVILLE MUSEUM OF ART<br />
300 Church St S, Huntsville • 256-535-4350<br />
hsvmuseum.org<br />
An exquisite collection of animal statues by<br />
Buccellati has found its permanent home in<br />
this state-of-the-art facility overlooking Big<br />
Spring International Park. This summer, the<br />
museum also features an exhibition of delicate<br />
jewelry created by local artist Kathy Chan.<br />
GO EAT<br />
BIG BOB GIBSON’S BBQ<br />
1715 6th Ave SE, Decatur • 256-350-6969<br />
bigbobgibsonbbq.com<br />
Serving up some of the best barbecue in<br />
’bama, this family business has racked up<br />
more than 35 awards in the last 10 years, including<br />
the Memphis in May Grand Champion<br />
title (which it won twice). $<br />
GO PARTY<br />
HUMPHREY’S BAR AND GRILL<br />
109 Washington St, Huntsville • 256-704-5555<br />
washingtonsq.com<br />
This neighborhood bar and grill for young professionals<br />
offers live country, folk and Americana<br />
bands every night of the week. It also has<br />
a good selection of wines by the glass.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
UNCLAIMED BAGGAGE CENTER<br />
55 miles east of Huntsville • 509 West Willow<br />
St, Scottsboro • 256-259-1525<br />
unclaimedbaggage.com<br />
This store is the fi nal destination for lost luggage<br />
and cargo shipments from all over the<br />
world that are left unclaimed for more than 90<br />
days. Items are sold far below retail price.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
Home to the US Space & Rocket Center and<br />
the Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville<br />
has earned the nickname “Rocket City” for its<br />
involvement in US space missions.<br />
Style<br />
Stay in<br />
in Indiana<br />
Indianapolis<br />
INDIANA<br />
— Karin Beasley — Susan Dawson<br />
GO SHOP<br />
BROWN’S ON MAIN<br />
98 S Main St, Zionsville • 317-733-0087<br />
brownsonmain.com<br />
Located in a restored 19th-century building,<br />
this family-owned business stocks Galleria<br />
umbrellas, Jessie Steel aprons, Ricardo Luggage<br />
and tons of Vera Bradley merchandise.<br />
TRADERS POINT CREAMERY<br />
9101 Moore Rd • 317-733-1700<br />
traderspointcreamery.com<br />
Acting on the motto “We milk it. We make<br />
it. We serve it,” this creamery is a perfect<br />
example of farm-to-table cuisine gone right:<br />
Take a tour to watch cows get milked, then try<br />
some of the best organic cheese, yogurt and<br />
ice cream you’ve ever tasted at the on-site<br />
restaurant and dairy bar.<br />
THE VILLAGE EXPERIENCE<br />
6055 N College Ave • 317-602-3696<br />
experiencethevillage.com<br />
When sisters Kelly and Anne Campbell traveled<br />
the world, friends begged them to bring back<br />
handcrafted items as gifts. After distributing<br />
some of their copious purchases, they opened<br />
this fair trade shop in 2008, and now scour<br />
foreign lands for handbags, jewelry, stationery<br />
and home accessories to sell.<br />
KIPP BROTHERS<br />
9760 Mayfl ower Park Dr • 317-704-8120<br />
kipptoys.com<br />
After 126 years in business, this novelty and<br />
carnival prize shop has cornered the market on<br />
foam toys, candies and plastic necklaces.<br />
GO SEE<br />
INDIANA MEDICAL HISTORY MUSEUM<br />
3045 W Vermont St • 317-635-7329<br />
Imhm.org<br />
Not for the faint of heart, this private museum<br />
features more than 15,000 artifacts (including<br />
preserved brains) and a teaching amphitheater<br />
to help visitors imagine what it was like to be a<br />
medical student in 1896.<br />
MARSH SYMPHONY ON THE PRAIRIE<br />
13400 N Allisonville Rd • 317-639-4300<br />
indianapolissymphony.org<br />
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s<br />
annual summer concert series includes<br />
Independence Day programs with fi reworks<br />
(July 4), two evenings featuring the music<br />
of John Denver (July 9 and 10) and a tribute<br />
to Michael Jackson (Aug. 13 and 14). For best<br />
results, bring a blanket, a bottle of wine<br />
and dinner.<br />
VIRGINIA B. FAIRBANKS<br />
ART & NATURE PARK<br />
4000 Michigan Rd • 317-923-1331<br />
Imamuseum.org<br />
One of the largest museum parks in the nation<br />
offers 100 acres to explore just outside the<br />
Indianapolis Museum of Art, including a 35acre<br />
lake, wetlands, woodlands and specially<br />
commissioned sculptures.<br />
THE CABARET AT THE COLUMBIA CLUB<br />
121 Monument Cir • 317-275-1169<br />
thecabaret.org<br />
Musical tributes, standards and show tunes<br />
are the fare at this popular cabaret club. This<br />
month’s lineup includes Roger Schmelzer:<br />
Heartsongs (July 17) and Deb Mullins: BeBop,<br />
Boogie and Blues (July 30, 31).<br />
REASONS TO BE PRETTY<br />
At Phoenix Theatre<br />
749 N Park Ave • 317-635-7529<br />
phoenixtheatre.org<br />
See the Midwest premiere of Neil LaBute’s<br />
moving play at a theater located in a renovated<br />
turn-of-the-century church. This 130-seat main<br />
stage production takes a frank look at our<br />
obsession with physical beauty. July 8-31.<br />
GO EAT<br />
MAXINE’S CHICKEN & WAFFLES<br />
132 N East St • 317-423-3300<br />
maxineschicken.com<br />
Indulgent Southern food and homemade sides<br />
like candied yams and grits are served at<br />
this family-operated restaurant in downtown<br />
Indianapolis. There are few frills, just crispyon-the-outside,<br />
tender-on-the-inside chicken<br />
served with fl uffy waffl es. $<br />
BINKLEY’S KITCHEN & BAR<br />
5902 N College Ave • 317-722-8888<br />
binkleyskitchenandbar.com<br />
Named after the drugstore that was once in<br />
the same location, this neighborhood eatery<br />
offers a popular weekend brunch that can be<br />
enjoyed indoors or alfresco. Menu items range<br />
from down-home biscuits and gravy to crab<br />
cake Benedict. $$<br />
ST. ELMO STEAK HOUSE<br />
127 S Illinois St • 317-635-0636<br />
stelmos.com<br />
Around since 1902, this restaurant has<br />
kept up with the times without losing its<br />
original charm and is best known for its<br />
sizzling steaks. A meal here is not complete<br />
without an order of the unbelievably spicy,<br />
giant shrimp cocktail served with homemade<br />
horseradish sauce. $$$<br />
Thoughtful. Contemporary.<br />
Intelligent. Stylish.<br />
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THE OCEANAIRE SEAFOOD ROOM<br />
30 S Meridian St • 317-955-2277<br />
theoceanaire.com<br />
Fresh and innovative seafood entrées here<br />
are prepared by award-winning chef Ryan<br />
Nelson. The spacious bar area is a great spot<br />
for a drink and a few oysters before you get<br />
started. $$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
BIRDY’S BAR AND GRILL<br />
2131 E 71 St • 317-254-8971<br />
birdyslive.com<br />
These self-proclaimed rock ‘n’ roll “nesting<br />
grounds” spotlight live local music just about<br />
every night of the week. Check out the beer<br />
garden or challenge someone to a game of<br />
darts or pool during breaks in the music.<br />
BROAD RIPPLE BREWPUB<br />
842 E 65 St • 317-253-2739<br />
broadripplebrewpub.com<br />
What does a Brit do when he marries a<br />
Hoosier? If he’s John Hill, he opens an English<br />
pub with his wife, Nancy, near the Monon Trail.<br />
Settle in with a pint of Lawn Mower Pale Ale.<br />
SLIPPERY NOODLE INN<br />
372 S Meridian St • 317-631-6974<br />
slipperynoodleinn.com<br />
The Noodle, as locals like to call it, claims to<br />
be Indiana’s oldest bar (established in 1850).<br />
Local and nationally known blues artists take<br />
the stage, and it offers a full menu for guests<br />
who hunger for more than music.<br />
HOOSIER PARK<br />
4500 Dan Patch Cir, Anderson • 765-642-7223<br />
hoosierpark.com<br />
Locals hit this complex in nearby Anderson<br />
to gamble on the casino fl oor and indulge in<br />
drinks at the Double R bar and Pegasus Lounge.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
THE VILLAGE AT WINONA<br />
133 miles north of Indianapolis<br />
901 E Canal St, Winona Lake • 574-268-9888<br />
villageatwinona.com<br />
Evangelist Billy Sunday’s hometown features<br />
great shopping in a historic village and a center<br />
where visitors can learn all there is to know<br />
about the baseball player-turned-preacher.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
Iconic actor James Dean was brought back<br />
home to nearby Fairmount, IN, for burial after<br />
he died at 24.<br />
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Jacksonville<br />
FLORIDA<br />
— Lilla Ross<br />
GO SHOP<br />
TPC SAWGRASS GOLF SHOP<br />
110 Championship Way, Ponte Vedra Beach<br />
904-273-3235<br />
tpc.com/sawgrass/golf_shop<br />
In the heart of the PGA Tour complex, this golf<br />
shop has been rated one of the country’s best<br />
by Golf World multiple times. The merchandise<br />
sold includes all the biggest labels in the<br />
game, including Nike, Bugatchi and Calloway.<br />
GO SEE<br />
CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS<br />
829 Riverside Ave • 904-356-6857<br />
cummer.org<br />
The two acres of formal gardens here, newly<br />
listed on the National Register of Historic<br />
Places, overlook the St. Johns River. A giant,<br />
sprawling live oak anchors plantings in English<br />
and Italian styles.<br />
GO EAT<br />
BLUE FISH<br />
3551 St. Johns Ave • 904-387-0700<br />
bluefi shjax.com<br />
Chef Richard Grenamyer’s newest creation in<br />
upscale Avondale is a restaurant and oyster<br />
bar with a Southern accent. Get the catchof-the-day<br />
crusted with pecans or order the<br />
shrimp with stone-ground grits. $$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
MARK’S DOWNTOWN<br />
315 E Bay St • 904-355-5099<br />
marksjax.com<br />
This downtown dance club is popular as<br />
an after-work watering hole, especially on<br />
Friday nights. The amber-lit, postmodern<br />
lounge is within walking distance of riverfront<br />
restaurants and theaters.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
CASTILLO DE SAN MARCOS<br />
53 miles southeast of Jacksonville<br />
St. Augustine • 904-829-6506<br />
nps.gov/casa/index.htm<br />
The only existing 17th-century fort in North<br />
America dates back to Florida’s Spanish<br />
colonial era. Open every day except Christmas,<br />
it covers 20.5 acres.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
Stephen Crane, best known as the author<br />
of The Red Badge of Courage, came to<br />
Jacksonville in 1896 to fi nd passage to Cuba.<br />
Kansas City<br />
MISSOURI<br />
— Mary Bloch<br />
GO SHOP<br />
THE BETTER CHEDDAR<br />
604 W 48th St • 816-561-8204<br />
thebettercheddar.com<br />
Whether you’re shopping for chutney, pasta<br />
or chocolate, you’ll fi nd it in this gourmet food<br />
shop. If you visit at lunchtime, you can sample<br />
the goods at stands that dot the aisles.<br />
STUFF<br />
316 W 63rd St • 816-361-8222<br />
pursuegoodstuff.com<br />
This little shop is aptly named: It’s cluttered<br />
with a selection of neat items that defy<br />
categorization, ranging from chunky jewelry<br />
and wallets made out of maps to outdoor<br />
chairs with funny dog portraits painted<br />
on them.<br />
TOMBOY DESIGNS<br />
1817 McGee Ln • 816-472-6200<br />
tomboydesign.net<br />
Jeans, mother-of-the-bride outfi ts and<br />
even couture gowns are sold at this special<br />
occasion-wear boutique. If you don’t see the<br />
dress you had your heart set on, the talented,<br />
local designers can probably make it for you.<br />
GO SEE<br />
H&R BLOCK ARTSPACE<br />
At the Kansas City Art Institute<br />
16 E 43rd St • 816-561-5563<br />
kcai.edu/hr-block-artspace<br />
This exhibition space displays the works of<br />
local and regional artists and is affi liated with<br />
one of the top art schools in the country. The<br />
collaboration helps sustain and enhance an<br />
already strong regional arts community.<br />
STEAMBOAT ARABIA MUSEUM<br />
400 Grand Blvd • 816- 471-4030<br />
1856.com<br />
In 1988, modern-day explorers uncovered<br />
the cargo of a ship that sunk in the Missouri<br />
River more than a century earlier. Discover<br />
what life might have been like in the 1800s<br />
by immersing yourself in the collection of<br />
salvaged clothing, coins, servingware and<br />
personal effects.<br />
NEGRO LEAGUES BASEBALL MUSEUM<br />
1616 E 18th St • 816 -221-1920<br />
nlbm.com<br />
Learn the history of American baseball’s<br />
Negro Leagues from their 19th-century<br />
roots through their demise in the 1960s.<br />
Bronze statues, multimedia exhibits and<br />
a large collection of artifacts celebrate<br />
the athletes.<br />
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GO EAT<br />
FIESTA AZTECA<br />
7534 S Raytown Rd • 816 -737-0772<br />
Let go of your inhibitions and allow your waiter<br />
to order for you at this tiny restaurant. You<br />
may be treated to moist carnitas, spicy shrimp<br />
and chicken smothered in black beans. $$<br />
THE MAJESTIC RESTAURANT<br />
931 Broadway • 816-221-1888<br />
majestickc.com<br />
The building that houses this all-American<br />
restaurant is listed on the National Register<br />
of Historic Places. A one-time bordello and<br />
speakeasy, it now offers steak and fi sh and<br />
music from a jazz pianist. $$$<br />
TASTE<br />
7938 Santa Fe Dr • 913-766-0320<br />
taste-kc.com<br />
Half-bar, half-eatery, this place is mostly loved<br />
for its small plates, which include pork dumplings<br />
and duck with blackberry sauce. $$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
THE JONES<br />
10 E 13th St • 816 -686-8960<br />
thejoneskc.com<br />
This rooftop swimming pool gets both literally<br />
and fi guratively hot, so dress appropriately<br />
(i.e. in a bathing suit). Full service cocktails,<br />
private cabanas and thumping tunes make it<br />
the summer place to party.<br />
THE PHOENIX<br />
302 W Eighth St • 816-221-5299<br />
phoenixjazzkc.com<br />
Enjoy Kansas City’s own music at this jazz club.<br />
The entertainment rotates nightly, with rocking<br />
open jam sessions on Tuesdays.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
KANSAS COSMOSPHERE<br />
AND SPACE CENTER<br />
231 miles southwest of Kansas City • 1100 N<br />
Plum St, Hutchinson, KS • 800-397-0330<br />
cosmo.org<br />
This museum houses the most extensive<br />
space artifact collection in the US outside<br />
of the Air and Space Museum in Washington,<br />
DC. Don’t miss seeing the Sputnik 1 and<br />
2 spacecraft.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
Before moving to Kansas City in 1963, the<br />
Kansas City Chiefs football team was known as<br />
the Dallas Texans.<br />
Key West<br />
FLORIDA<br />
— Josie Gulliksen<br />
GO SHOP<br />
GALLERY ON GREENE<br />
606 Greene St • 305-294-1669<br />
galleryongreene.com<br />
Key West is widely recognized as an artists’<br />
haven, and a trip here isn’t complete without<br />
a visit to a funky gallery. This one is fi lled with<br />
vibrant, island-inspired pieces that refl ect the<br />
island’s soul.<br />
GO SEE<br />
HARRY S. TRUMAN LITTLE WHITE HOUSE<br />
111 Front St • 305-294-9911<br />
trumanlittlewhitehouse.com<br />
Although a number of presidents have stuck to<br />
vacationing on the mainland, several (including<br />
Taft, Truman and Clinton) have taken trips<br />
to this former military dwelling. Truman visited<br />
so often (175 days during his presidency) that<br />
the structure was named after him.<br />
GO EAT<br />
SQUARE ONE RESTAURANT<br />
1075 Duval St • 305-296-4300<br />
squareonerestaurant.com<br />
The chefs here love to introduce new creations<br />
made with the freshest seafood available. Star<br />
dishes are often made with sea scallops and<br />
Key West shrimp. $$$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
SUNSET CELEBRATION<br />
At Mallory Square • 305-292-7700<br />
sunsetcelebration.org<br />
A tightrope walker, fi re-eater and man with<br />
performing cats are joined by torch jugglers,<br />
local musicians and arts and crafts vendors<br />
during this nightly tribute to Key West’s<br />
fabulous sunsets.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER<br />
57 miles east of Key West<br />
58901 Overseas Hwy • 305-289-1121<br />
dolphins.org<br />
This center is the perfect place to learn about<br />
some of the most intelligent mammals in the<br />
ocean. Make reservations in advance and you<br />
can be a trainer or researcher for a day or have<br />
a dolphin paint you a picture.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
Key West’s annual celebration of Ernest Hemingway<br />
(July 20-25) includes a look-alike contest at<br />
the late author’s favorite bar, Sloppy Joe’s.<br />
Knoxville<br />
TENNESSEE<br />
— Rose Kennedy<br />
GO SHOP<br />
RIVER DOG BAKERY<br />
7741 S Northshore Dr • 865-691-7979<br />
riverdogbakery.com<br />
When your pups have licked you to death<br />
upon your return from a fabulous vacation,<br />
shouldn’t they get gifts as fancy as your<br />
friends’? The fresh-baked dog treats and cool<br />
toys at this shop are just the things to get their<br />
tails wagging.<br />
GO SEE<br />
IJAMS NATURE CENTER<br />
2915 Island Home Ave • 865-577-4717<br />
ijams.org<br />
After hiking the trails at this low-key 175-acre<br />
preserve, beat the heat at Mead’s Quarry, a 25acre<br />
lake surrounded by rocky bluffs and protected<br />
caves. Try to spy a great blue heron—a<br />
sighting is supposed to bring good luck.<br />
GO EAT<br />
CHEZ LIBERTY<br />
5200 Kingston Pike • 865-330-9862<br />
chezliberty.com<br />
A nice blend of easy bistro and swanky eatery,<br />
this dining spot offers choice aged beef, foie<br />
gras and rack of lamb without the attitude of<br />
a fancy French restaurant. A great meal starts<br />
with goat cheese fondue. $$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
TOOTS LITTLE HONKY TONK<br />
114 E Anderson Ave • 865-673-8788<br />
This beer-only, darts-and-drafts neighborhood<br />
hangout welcomes both regulars and<br />
outsiders. Everyone is expected to take a turn<br />
at the karaoke mic, so be prepared.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
GATLINBURG’S HISTORIC GREAT SMOKY<br />
ARTS & CRAFTS COMMUNITY TRAIL<br />
47 miles east of Knoxville<br />
gatlinburgcrafts.com<br />
Stop and sit a spell along this eight-mile loop<br />
of studios, galleries, tearooms and candy<br />
shops in the Smoky Mountains. Established in<br />
1937, the route passes by Southern porches<br />
with artisans whittling, painting, weaving and<br />
carving for wide-eyed visitors.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
Pulitzer-prize winning author Cormac McCarthy<br />
(The Road, No Country for Old Men) grew up<br />
in Knoxville.<br />
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NEVADA<br />
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LA CAVE<br />
At Le Boulevard at Paris Las Vegas Hotel<br />
3655 Las Vegas Blvd S • 702-946-4339<br />
parislasvegas.com<br />
Foodies rave about this boutique for its French<br />
wines, cheeses, pâtés and chocolates. Also<br />
shop for kitchen accessories such as serving<br />
platters, wine glasses and cheese boards.<br />
MAGNET MAXIMUS<br />
At The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace<br />
3500 Las Vegas Blvd S • 702-369-0195<br />
caesarspalace.com<br />
Shoppers risk sensory overload in this little<br />
store, which is packed with more than 4,000<br />
kinds of collectable magnets.<br />
THE ART OF RICHARD MACDONALD<br />
At Crystals Place at CityCenter<br />
3720 Las Vegas Blvd S • 702-583-7581<br />
theartofrichardmacdonald.com<br />
One of the most-collected fi gurative sculptors,<br />
MacDonald creates drawings, paintings<br />
and dynamic bronze sculptures inspired by<br />
the athletic perfection of Cirque du Soleil<br />
performers and acrobats.<br />
GO SEE<br />
THE OFFICIAL STAR TREK<br />
CONVENTION <strong>2010</strong><br />
At Las Vegas Hilton<br />
3000 Paradise Rd • 702-732-5111<br />
creationent.com<br />
Don some pointy ears and join 15,000 fans<br />
for four days of Trek celebrity appearances,<br />
autograph and photo opportunities, movie<br />
memorabilia shopping, costume and trivia<br />
contests, auctions and parties. Aug. 5-8.<br />
TOURNAMENT OF KINGS<br />
At Excalibur Hotel & Casino<br />
3850 Las Vegas Blvd S • 702-597-7600<br />
excalibur.com<br />
This family-friendly, medieval-themed dinner<br />
show features horse races, sword fi ghts<br />
and jousting matches, as well as invading<br />
armies, dancing maidens, wizards, dragons<br />
and fi reworks.<br />
THE ADVENTUREDOME THEME PARK<br />
At Circus Circus Hotel Casino<br />
2880 Las Vegas Blvd S • 702-794-3939<br />
adventuredome.com<br />
This indoor theme park features fi ve acres of<br />
exciting rides and attractions, including the<br />
double-loop, double-corkscrew Canyon Blaster<br />
rollercoaster, plenty of junior and family rides,<br />
an arcade and free clown shows.<br />
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A T T H E O P E R A H O U S E<br />
— Lisa Plummer — Patti Nickell<br />
GO EAT<br />
BLT BURGER<br />
At The Mirage<br />
3400 Las Vegas Blvd S • 702-792-7888<br />
bltburger.com<br />
This upscale burger joint serves gourmet hamburgers<br />
made from Kobe beef, lamb, turkey<br />
and salmon, plus delicious waffl e fries. $$<br />
LOTUS OF SIAM<br />
953 E Sahara Ave • 702-735-3033<br />
lotusofsiamlv.com<br />
Locals claim that this inviting hole-in-thewall<br />
serves the best Thai food in town.<br />
Recommended dishes include Bangkok-style<br />
tom kha kai (chicken in coconut soup), yum<br />
nuah (beef salad) and crispy duck panang<br />
(duck with curry). $$$<br />
UNION RESTAURANT & LOUNGE<br />
At Aria Resort & Casino<br />
3730 Las Vegas Blvd S • 877-230-2742<br />
arialasvegas.com<br />
The steaks here are the primary draw, but<br />
don’t miss tasty extras like salmon carpaccio<br />
and butternut-squash tortellini. $$$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
THE BAR AT TIMES SQUARE<br />
At New York-New York Hotel & Casino<br />
3790 Las Vegas Blvd S • 866-815-4365<br />
nynyhotelcasino.com<br />
The dueling piano show at this high-energy<br />
lounge includes singing, dancing and all sorts<br />
of rowdiness. Consider reserving a table: It’s<br />
standing room only once the place gets busy.<br />
STUDIO 54 LAS VEGAS<br />
At MGM Grand Hotel & Casino<br />
3799 Las Vegas Blvd S • 702-891-7254<br />
mgmgrand.com<br />
This modern interpretation of the infamous<br />
’70s club features four dance fl oors and bars<br />
and master DJs spinning disco, techno, house<br />
music, hip-hop and top-40 tunes.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
MOUNT CHARLESTON<br />
46 miles northwest of Las Vegas<br />
This scenic, alpine-forested hill, which has 52<br />
miles of hiking trails, averages 25 degrees to<br />
40 degrees cooler than the city.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
There is enough concrete in Las Vegas’ new<br />
CityCenter to build a four-foot-wide sidewalk<br />
from Las Vegas to New York and back.<br />
Lexington<br />
KENTUCKY<br />
GO SHOP<br />
CROSS GATE GALLERY<br />
509 E Main St • 859-233-3856<br />
crossgategallery.com<br />
This equine art gallery—set in a two-story,<br />
pink Greek Revival-style building with a<br />
fl owering courtyard—is almost as beautiful on<br />
the outside as the horse paintings inside.<br />
GO SEE<br />
HUNT-MORGAN HOUSE<br />
201 N Mill St • 859-253-0362<br />
bluegrasstrust.org/hunt-morgan.html<br />
This historic home was once the residence<br />
of Civil War Gen. John Hunt Morgan, the<br />
“Thunderbolt of the Confederacy.” Legend has<br />
it that he once rode his horse through the front<br />
door, leaned over to kiss his mother and exited<br />
out the back door, with Yankees in hot pursuit.<br />
GO EAT<br />
CHEAPSIDE BAR & GRILL<br />
131 Cheapside St • 859-254-0046<br />
cheapsidebarandgrill.com<br />
Head to this happy-hour hotspot—which has<br />
an interesting jungle mural on the patio—for<br />
its “social grazing” items. The shrimp bowl,<br />
giant stuffed pretzel and white veggie pizza<br />
are delicious and fun to share. $<br />
GO PARTY<br />
BAKER’S 360<br />
201 E Main St • 859-523-7797<br />
bakers360.us<br />
The VIP room of this lounge is packed nightly<br />
with local celebrities—but if the red carpet attitude<br />
doesn’t thrill you, the view will: It’s located<br />
on the 15th fl oor of the Chase Bank Building.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
WOODFORD RESERVE DISTILLERY<br />
17 miles northwest of Lexington • 7855<br />
McCracken Pike, Versailles • 859-879-1812<br />
woodfordreserve.com<br />
Located on Glen’s Creek in the midst of<br />
horse country, this is the closest distillery to<br />
Lexington on the state’s Bourbon Trail. It’s<br />
also the oldest (with a distilling tradition dating<br />
back to the early 1800s) and arguably the<br />
most picturesque.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
In the 18th and early 19th centuries, Lexington<br />
was known as the “Athens of the West”<br />
because of its sophistication and culture.
Los Angeles<br />
CALIFORNIA<br />
— Daniel Heimpel<br />
GO SHOP<br />
ROBB OPI CONCEPT SALON<br />
12246 Ventura Blvd. Studio City<br />
818-980-7622<br />
robbsalon.com<br />
Bent on pampering its patrons, this day spa<br />
and nail salon is stocked with high-end OPI<br />
polishes, has massaging pedicure chairs and<br />
offers a $60 manicure that includes a full hotstone<br />
massage.<br />
BUZZER BEATER SPORTS<br />
555 Pier Ave Ste D, Hermosa Beach<br />
310-376-6300<br />
With their giant armholes and sweat-wicking<br />
fabric, basketball jerseys make great beach<br />
shirts. Stock up on some to wear around Los<br />
Angles from sports teams like the Lakers and<br />
the Clippers.<br />
LA PHIL STORE<br />
At the Walt Disney Concert Hall<br />
131 S Grand Ave • 213-972-3440<br />
laphilstore.com<br />
Housed in a legendary concert venue, this<br />
store stocks all the memorabilia a classical<br />
music lover could possibly want. Merchandise<br />
includes CDs and videos of the Walt Disney<br />
Concert Hall’s best performances.<br />
SILVERLAKE WINE<br />
2395 Glendale Blvd • 323-662-9024<br />
silverlakewines.com<br />
Seasoned sommeliers take customers around<br />
the world with detailed explanations of the<br />
various vintages found at this shop. The prices<br />
vary almost as much as the fl avor profi les.<br />
GO SEE<br />
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM<br />
OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY<br />
900 Exposition Blvd • 213-763-3466<br />
nhm.org<br />
Just in time for summer, this venerable<br />
museum will open the doors of its brand-new<br />
renovation. The Age of Mammals exhibit, a<br />
display exploring climate change, will be a<br />
top draw.<br />
MLB ALL-STAR FANFEST<br />
At Anaheim Convention Center<br />
800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim • 888-326-3378<br />
mlb.com<br />
In the middle of baseball season, the<br />
cavernous Anaheim Convention Center will<br />
give itself over to America’s favorite pastime.<br />
Major League players will hold clinics and<br />
visitors can practice their skills in a video<br />
batting cage. July 9-13.<br />
NEWPORT LANDING WHALE WATCHING<br />
400 Main St, Newport Beach • 949-675-0551<br />
newportwhales.com<br />
You’re practically guaranteed to spot a<br />
sea mammal on a tour with this outfi tter:<br />
According to the staff’s count, hundreds of<br />
whales and tens of thousands of dolphins<br />
have already been sighted this year. Both 2.5hour<br />
and full-day trips are available.<br />
MANHATTAN BEACH<br />
1400 Highland Ave • 310-802-5000<br />
ci.manhattan-beach.ca.us<br />
Tucked amid hills that tumble down to the<br />
ocean, this beach is one of the area’s most<br />
popular sandy strips. The pier is a hub of<br />
activity and the golden sand is dotted with<br />
hardbodies hitting volleyballs back and forth.<br />
GO EAT<br />
TIGER SUSHI<br />
340 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills • 310-274-3200<br />
tigerbh.com<br />
Featuring some of the freshest cuts of fi sh in<br />
town, Tiger has quickly taken its place among<br />
a handful of excellent sushi restaurants in<br />
swanky Beverly Hills. In addition to fresh<br />
sashimi and rolls with ingredients like squid<br />
ink, hot dishes like the Nigerian prawns (fried<br />
or grilled in garlic sauce) are incredible. $$$<br />
IL PASTAIO<br />
400 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills • 310-205-5444<br />
giacominodrago.com<br />
Part of the powerful Giacomino Drago<br />
restaurant group, this food factory is rumored<br />
to be one of the highest grossing restaurants<br />
in LA. Constantly buzzing with guests, it<br />
features dishes like sausage-and-rosemary<br />
risotto and prosciutto with gorgonzola cheese,<br />
pears and walnuts. $$$<br />
LA BOHEME<br />
8400 Santa Monica Blvd • 323-848-2360<br />
boheme.globaldiningca.com<br />
The tables on the balcony and the side booths<br />
at this opulent eatery are ideal spots to enjoy<br />
Berkshire pork chops and Japanese pumpkin<br />
ravioli. The service is almost as impeccable as<br />
the fi let mignon. $$$<br />
FRAÎCHE<br />
9411 Culver Blvd, Culver City • 310-839-6800<br />
fraicherestaurantla.com<br />
This Italian-French restaurant is almost<br />
always crowded with locals drinking wine<br />
and eating light meals. Start with oysters<br />
on the half shell and don’t miss the roasted<br />
half chicken with mushrooms, spaetzle and<br />
roasted onions. $$$<br />
GRACE RESTAURANT<br />
7360 Beverly Blvd • 323-934-4400<br />
gracerestaurant.com<br />
The contemporary American fare at this date<br />
spot is considered some of the best in the city.<br />
Try the grilled Jidori chicken with goat cheese<br />
cannelloni and guajillo chilis. $$$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
LA VIDA<br />
1448 Gower St • 323-962-0800<br />
lavidahollywood.com<br />
By 11pm on weekends, this restaurant<br />
transforms into a hopping club, replete<br />
with the telltale line snaking toward the<br />
door. The interior, decorated with fi replaces<br />
and gold brocade, looks like a European<br />
vacation home.<br />
INDUSTRY<br />
643 N La Cienega Blvd • 310-652-2012<br />
The club formerly known as Area has vaulted<br />
itself back into the heights of La Cienega’s<br />
raucous nightlife scene. With thumping music<br />
and futuristic décor, it’s back to attracting<br />
Hollywood scenesters.<br />
THE VILLAGE IDIOT<br />
7383 Melrose Ave • 323-655-3331<br />
villageidiotla.com<br />
For a good pint of beer without any<br />
hassle, there’s nothing like this mellow bar.<br />
Despite its prominent position on Melrose<br />
Avenue, the place feels like a cozy pub in<br />
Northern England.<br />
CAT AND FIDDLE PUB AND RESTAURANT<br />
6530 W Sunset Blvd • 323-468-3800<br />
thecatandfi ddle.com<br />
When the nights are warm, the patio here<br />
heats up with live music under the open sky.<br />
Jazz band Patt Britt and the All-Stars plays<br />
every Sunday.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
PASADENA, CA<br />
27 miles northeast of Los Angeles<br />
ci.pasadena.ca.us<br />
Known as the host of the annual Tournament<br />
of Roses Parade, Pasadena—nestled at the<br />
base of the San Gabriel Mountains—is home<br />
to the picturesque Norton Simon Museum and<br />
a 22-block historic district lined with shops,<br />
restaurants and art galleries.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
If LA County were a state, it would be the ninth<br />
most populous.<br />
JULY <strong>2010</strong> GO MAGAZINE<br />
135
136<br />
Memphis<br />
TENNESSEE<br />
GO SHOP<br />
LANSKY’S 126<br />
At the Peabody Hotel<br />
149 Union Ave • 901-529-9070<br />
lanskybros.com<br />
The Lansky name is well known in Memphis,<br />
and not just because they’ve been in business<br />
for 64 years. Elvis Presley purchased his Hi-<br />
Boy collared shirts and peg-legged pants here.<br />
KING FURS & JEWELRY<br />
4568 Poplar Ave • 901-767-5464<br />
kingfursandfi nejewelry.com<br />
It may not be mink season just yet, but the<br />
glittery baubles sold at this luxury store,<br />
including pieces designed by Bixby, Hidalgo<br />
and Oliva, go just as well with summer<br />
sundresses as with holiday gowns.<br />
SHANGRI-LA RECORDS<br />
1916 Madison Ave • 901-274-1916<br />
shangri.com<br />
This music shop knows more than just blues: It<br />
hosts live garage rock bands, sells turntables<br />
and used vinyl and will buy, sell or trade CDs,<br />
books and DVDs of most musical genres.<br />
GO SEE<br />
MAIN STREET, COLLIERVILLE<br />
125 N Rowlett St • 901-853-1666<br />
mainstreetcollierville.org<br />
Just a short drive east will put visitors in this<br />
historic downtown, where they can shop for<br />
antiques and grab an old-fashioned soda<br />
at The Silver Caboose. Thursday nights<br />
feature outdoor concerts by bands like Wolf<br />
River Rednecks (July 15) and Van Gogh’s Ear<br />
(July 22).<br />
RIVER INN OF HARBOR TOWN<br />
50 Harbor Town Sq • 901-260-3333<br />
riverinnmemphis.com<br />
Harbor Town is designed like a classic riverside<br />
town, complete with window boxes and<br />
wrought-iron lamp posts. The area has blossomed<br />
to include restaurants, shops and this<br />
boutique hotel. Stop by the hotel’s terrace late<br />
in the day and have a cocktail while the sun<br />
sets over the Mississippi River.<br />
THE JACK ROBINSON GALLERY<br />
400 S Front St • 901-576-0708<br />
robinsonarchive.com<br />
This gallery displays the works of the<br />
namesake photographer, who found fame<br />
shooting celebrities for Vogue and The New<br />
York Times. There are crisp, candid shots of<br />
Jack Nicholson, Aretha Franklin, Jacqueline<br />
Kennedy and Warren Beatty.<br />
GO MAGAZINE JULY <strong>2010</strong><br />
GO EAT<br />
BRYANT’S BREAKFAST<br />
3965 Summer Ave • 901-324-7494<br />
bryantsbreakfast.com<br />
Specialties at this country cafeteria include<br />
delicious gravy, thick-cut bacon and<br />
homemade biscuits so fl uffy you’d swear they<br />
could fl oat off the plate. You’ll leave satisfi ed,<br />
and, more than likely, ready for a nap. $<br />
MARCIANO’S<br />
780 Brookhaven Cir • 901-682-1660<br />
The best of Italian and Mediterranean cuisines<br />
blend seamlessly here, creating delicious—<br />
and unique—versions of Greek beef stew,<br />
chicken piccata and grilled rack of lamb. $$<br />
VINEGAR JIM’S<br />
12062 Forrest St, Arlington • 901-867-7568<br />
vinegarjims.com<br />
For decades, diners have noshed on perfectly<br />
grilled steaks and chicken at this oldfashioned<br />
steakhouse. These days, guests<br />
enjoy an expanded menu that includes shrimp,<br />
catfi sh and made-to-order fried pies. $$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
ONIX<br />
412 S Main St • 901-552-4609<br />
onixrestaurant.com<br />
Though Onix serves great food, it’s even<br />
better as a nightspot. The patio seating offers<br />
great views of trolleys and hansom carriages<br />
passing by, and musicians perform on<br />
weekends. Visit on a Thursday for three-forone<br />
drinks and smooth R&B.<br />
THE LAMPLIGHTER<br />
1702 Madison Ave • 901-726-1101<br />
This dive-y bar serves icy cold Pabst and<br />
boasts one of the best jukeboxes in town.<br />
A-list celebs like Reese Witherspoon and Jack<br />
White have been known to frequent the joint.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
TUPELO, MS<br />
98 miles southwest of Memphis<br />
tupelo.net<br />
Elvis’ birthplace is a quiet town oozing with<br />
Southern charm. Visit to see antebellum homes,<br />
the GumTree Museum of Art and the gorgeous<br />
scenery on the Natchez Trace Parkway.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
Memphis is the largest spot cotton market in<br />
the world, with nearly half of the US cotton<br />
crop traveling through the city.<br />
Miami<br />
FLORIDA<br />
— Mary Helen Tibbs — Brooke Siegel<br />
GO SHOP<br />
DASH<br />
815 Washington Ave • 305-531-8484<br />
This boutique’s trendy fashions may be<br />
overshadowed by its even trendier owners:<br />
paparazzi favorites the Kardashians. Along<br />
with contemporary T-shirt lines like Junk Food,<br />
the girlie shop carries the sisters’ label.<br />
DUNCAN QUINN<br />
4040 NE Second Ave • 786-972-5021<br />
duncanquinn.com<br />
Expect fi ne-cut suits, silk ties, tailored shirts<br />
and bespoke services at British designer<br />
Quinn’s Miami outpost. The shop’s décor,<br />
which includes a croquet course, gin bar and<br />
motorcycles, is as fabulous as the clothing.<br />
JOURNELLE<br />
1109 Lincoln Rd • 305-672-7770<br />
journelle.com<br />
The well-known lingerie boutique just opened<br />
this outpost on Lincoln Road, stocking bras,<br />
undies and nighties from high-quality brands<br />
like Chantelle, La Perla and Cosabella.<br />
GO SEE<br />
ART DECO BIKE TOUR<br />
210 10th St • 305-604-0001<br />
bikeandroll.com<br />
During this guided tour, explore the rainbow<br />
structures in a city that’s home to the largest<br />
collection of Art Deco buildings in the world,<br />
including the infamous Versace mansion.<br />
ARTIFICIAL REEFS<br />
850 Washington Ave • 305-531-6110<br />
southbeachdivers.com<br />
After a quick SCUBA lesson on South Beach,<br />
you’ll head to Key Largo’s John Pennekamp<br />
Marine Sanctuary to explore coral-encrusted<br />
shipwrecks and artifi cial reefs that are home<br />
to brightly colored, tropical fi sh.<br />
MIAMI BEACH BOARDWALK<br />
1 Washington Ave • no phone<br />
Nothing captures the joie de vivre of Miami<br />
Beach like this boardwalk, which runs along<br />
the ocean for more than 70 blocks. With rollerbladers<br />
in bikinis and strolling couples, it’s the<br />
ultimate people-watching location.<br />
GO EAT<br />
LOU’S BEER GARDEN<br />
At The New Hotel<br />
7337 Harding Ave • 305-704-7879<br />
lousbeergarden.com<br />
This hidden gastropub with tables alongside a
pool serves excellent basics, like burgers and<br />
Belgian fries. Tap your adventurous side and<br />
explore the rare brew selection. $$<br />
MERCADITO<br />
3252 NE First Ave • 786-369-0430<br />
mercaditorestaurants.com<br />
This New York import just arrived in Miami<br />
last spring. The décor is hipster chic (think<br />
graffi ti art) and the Mexican food is fresh and<br />
authentic. Don’t miss the mole guacamole or<br />
much-exalted fi sh tacos. $$$<br />
THE FORGE<br />
432 W 41st St • 305-538-8533<br />
theforge.com<br />
After a brief shuttering, this steakhouse<br />
from the Rat Pack era recently reopened with<br />
beloved local chef Dewey LoSasso at the<br />
helm. Try the 14-ounce churrasco steak with<br />
chimichurri sauce or the raw bar sampler<br />
for two, which comes with shrimp, oysters,<br />
tuna tartare and crab and calamari<br />
salads. $$$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
BAR 721<br />
721 N Lincoln Ln • 305-532-1342<br />
bar721.com<br />
Just north of bustling Lincoln Road,<br />
you’ll fi nd this dimly lit, recent addition to<br />
Miami’s bar scene. The space resembles a<br />
rocker’s basement—complete with Guitar<br />
Hero, a pool table, fl at-screen TVs and<br />
couches for lounging.<br />
LIV NIGHTCLUB<br />
At the Fontainebleau Hotel<br />
4441 Collins Ave • 305-674-4680<br />
livnightclub.com<br />
If you’ve read celebrity gossip lately, you’ve<br />
seen the name of this nightclub. Worldrenowned<br />
DJs entertain the star-studded<br />
crowd. Go early to avoid the mob.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
ISLAMORADA, FL<br />
77 miles south of Miami<br />
islamoradachamber.com<br />
This tropical island in the Florida Keys—known<br />
as the “sportfi shing capital of the world”—has<br />
all the fi shing, Key lime pie and beaches that<br />
make the island chain famous.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
The Port of Miami is the world’s biggest<br />
port for cruise ships, with about 4.1 million<br />
passengers annually.<br />
Milwaukee<br />
WISCONSIN<br />
— Jeanette Hurt<br />
GO SHOP<br />
RIVER BOUTIQUE & YARN<br />
18900 W Bluemound Rd, Brookfi eld<br />
262-641-7427<br />
riverboutiqueyarn.com<br />
Beautiful, colorful yarn of all kinds, along<br />
with needles and books, can be found at this<br />
shop. And if you need help with a new project,<br />
the knowledgeable staff will happily give you<br />
some tips.<br />
MISS RUBY<br />
522 N Water St • 414-755-2900<br />
missrubyboutique.com<br />
If you need a dress for a special occasion—<br />
whether it’s a wedding or a black-tie charity<br />
ball—this boutique has what you’re looking<br />
for. In addition to gorgeous gowns, it stocks<br />
great bags and jewels to match.<br />
SYDNEY B.<br />
1350 W Mequon Rd, Mequon • 262-240-9970<br />
sydneybboutique.com<br />
The parents of the most fashionable kids in<br />
town shop at this store for baby gear, frilly<br />
dresses and tiny shirts and pants. Sizes<br />
range from newborn up to 14 for girls and 8<br />
for boys.<br />
PENZEY’S SPICES<br />
2108 N Farwell Ave • 414-961-1777<br />
penzeys.com<br />
The minute you walk into this store, you’ll<br />
be enveloped by the rich aroma from the<br />
racks and racks of spices. Signature blends<br />
like the Tuscan Sunset (basil, Turkish oregano,<br />
red bell pepper, fennel, anise, garlic and<br />
thyme) are perfect gifts for the gourmet cooks<br />
in your life.<br />
GO SEE<br />
CHILL ON THE HILL<br />
At Humboldt Park Band Chalet • no phone<br />
bayviewneighborhood.com<br />
Pack a picnic or buy some brews and ice cream<br />
and settle in for a free concert. The music<br />
starts at 6:30pm every Tuesday through the<br />
end of August.<br />
BOERNER BOTANICAL GARDENS<br />
9400 Boerner Dr, Hales Corners<br />
414-525-5650<br />
boernerbotanicalgardens.org<br />
Even in the heat of summer, there is a beautiful<br />
selection of colorful fl owers (lilies, phlox and<br />
roses) that blossoms here. If you want to learn<br />
more about gardening, visit Wednesdays at<br />
6:30pm to take an expert-led walking tour. The<br />
gardens are open through October.<br />
ALL THE BUZZ: INSECTS INVADE RAM<br />
At Racine Art Museum<br />
441 Main St, Racine • 262-638-8300<br />
ramart.org<br />
About 25 miles south of Milwaukee is this<br />
museum, which is currently infested with bugs,<br />
cockroaches and other creepy crawlies—as depicted<br />
by three contemporary women artists—<br />
for this exhibit. Works include photographs,<br />
installations and drawings. Through fall.<br />
GERMAN FEST<br />
At Henry Maier Festival Park<br />
200 N Harbor Dr • 414-464-9444<br />
germanfest.com<br />
Plenty of beer will be served at the country’s<br />
largest German festival, and a variety of German<br />
bands, including modern German rockers<br />
Biba & Die Butzemänner and Armin Stöckl, will<br />
perform. July 22-25.<br />
FESTA ITALIANA<br />
At Henry Maier Festival Park<br />
200 N Harbor Dr • 414-223-2808<br />
festaitaliana.com<br />
Besides the food, the big draws at this celebration<br />
of Italian culture are concerts and a nightly<br />
fi reworks show. Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons<br />
will perform on the fi nal day. July 15-18.<br />
GO EAT<br />
CAFÉ TARRAGON AT FUTURE GREEN<br />
2352 S Kinnickinnic Ave • 414-294-4300<br />
futuregreen.net<br />
This new vegetarian café serves excellent—and<br />
good-for-you—salads, soups and<br />
sandwiches. Raw food and gluten-free items<br />
(including panini) are also on the menu. $$<br />
TENUTA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT<br />
2995 S Clement Ave • 414-431-1014<br />
tenutasitalian.com<br />
Old-fashioned Italian food doesn’t get any<br />
better than the pasta, risotto and antipasti<br />
at this Bay View restaurant. Alfresco dining<br />
on the sidewalk makes the spot popular on<br />
weekends, so make reservations. $$<br />
MAXIE’S SOUTHERN COMFORT<br />
6732 W Fairview Ave • 414-292-3969<br />
maxies.com<br />
You won’t leave hungry after digging into the<br />
heaping plates of authentic Southern food<br />
served here. Try the shrimp and grits in tasso<br />
ham sauce. $$$<br />
HINTERLAND GASTROPUB<br />
222 E Erie St • 414-727-9300<br />
hinterlandbeer.com<br />
This gastropub looks like a hunting lodge as<br />
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designed by a contemporary artist. Every dish,<br />
such as the grilled quail with Maple Leaf<br />
Farms duck breast and velvet pioppini mushrooms,<br />
is meticulously executed. $$$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
BENNO’S BAR & GRILL<br />
7413 W Greenfi eld Ave, West Allis<br />
414-453-9094<br />
bennosbar.tripod.com<br />
If you’re looking to quench your thirst on the<br />
west side of town, you’re sure to fi nd a brew to<br />
your liking at this pub. It serves 30 draft beers,<br />
plus plenty more in bottles and cans.<br />
WHISKEY BAR<br />
788 N Jackson St • 414-312-8566<br />
whiskeybarmilwaukee.com<br />
This downtown bar stocks close to 70 varieties<br />
of whiskey, scotch and bourbon, including<br />
some bottles that have been aged for 30<br />
years. Located in Cathedral Square, its a great<br />
place to have a drink before or after the Thursday<br />
night Jazz in the Park music series.<br />
FALCON BOWL AND TAVERN<br />
803 E Clarke St • 414-264-0680<br />
pfanest725.org<br />
With bowling lanes in the basement and a<br />
no-frills tap upstairs, this old-school joint is<br />
a place both your grandpa and your hipster<br />
nephew would enjoy.<br />
WISCONSIN CHEESE BAR<br />
At Wisconsin Cheese Mart<br />
1048 N Old World Third St • 888-482-7700<br />
wisconsincheesemart.com<br />
Order an international or artisan Wisconsin<br />
cheese here and then have the bar’s able staff<br />
pair it with a beverage. Marieke’s 2-year-old<br />
Gouda goes well with a glass of Riesling.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
VALLEY OF THE KINGS<br />
SANCTUARY AND RETREAT<br />
62 miles southwest of Milwaukee<br />
W7593 Townhall Rd, Sharon • 262-736-9386<br />
votk.org<br />
A sanctuary for abused, abandoned and retired<br />
exotic animals, this nonprofi t requires you to<br />
sponsor an animal or buy a $60 membership<br />
to visit, but it’s for a good cause, and you’re<br />
allowed to get pretty close to the big cats.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
During German Fest, so many bratwursts are<br />
served that, if laid end to end, they would equal<br />
the height of eight Empire State buildings.<br />
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Minneapolis/St. Paul<br />
MINNESOTA<br />
— Elizabeth Kephart Reisinger<br />
GO SHOP<br />
COMMON GOOD BOOKS<br />
165 Western Ave N, St. Paul • 651-225-8989<br />
commongoodbooks.com<br />
With a staff that is well-read and overfl owing<br />
shelves featuring regional books, it’s no<br />
wonder locals with discriminating tastes<br />
adore this tiny bookshop. Don’t be surprised if<br />
storeowner Garrison Keillor pops in.<br />
WONDERMENT<br />
4306 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis<br />
612-929-2707<br />
wondermentshop.com<br />
They might be “natural” and “simple,” but the<br />
toys at this store are anything but boring. In<br />
fact, it’s diffi cult to get pint-sized customers to<br />
put down the puzzles, dolls, instruments and<br />
science kits on sale here.<br />
BELLA LANA<br />
21 Fourth St SE, Minneapolis • 612-331-3330<br />
bellalanaminneapolis.com<br />
With a name that means “beautiful wool” in<br />
Italian, this knitter’s paradise is stuffed with<br />
yarn in materials and colors that range from<br />
classic (merino in muted colors) to modern<br />
(neon cotton).<br />
GO SEE<br />
MILL CITY MUSEUM<br />
704 Second St S, Minneapolis • 612-341-7555<br />
millcitymuseum.org<br />
Minneapolis was once called “Mill City” after<br />
its bustling fl our milling industry. This museum<br />
in a former fl our production facility chronicles<br />
the state’s history while also displaying the<br />
work of local artists.<br />
MINNESOTA HISTORY CENTER<br />
345 Kellogg Blvd W, St. Paul • 651-259-3000<br />
mnhs.org/historycenter<br />
Minnesota’s past is presented in exhibits<br />
that cover everything from Minnesotans’<br />
contributions in World War II to the<br />
architecture in the Minnesota State Capitol<br />
building. A local favorite is Weather Permitting,<br />
a tongue-in-cheek exhibit on Minnesota’s<br />
four seasons.<br />
MINNESOTA TWINS<br />
At Target Field<br />
550 Third Ave N, Minneapolis • 800-338-9946<br />
minnesotatwins.com<br />
Enjoy baseball in a remarkable, new open-air<br />
stadium. Be sure to nosh on the unique concession<br />
offerings, including Minnesota walleye<br />
and locally made Kramarczuk sausages. Home<br />
games are July 1-4, 15-21, 30 and 31.<br />
GO EAT<br />
SALTY TART BAKERY<br />
At Midtown Global Market<br />
920 E Lake St, Minneapolis • 612-874-9206<br />
saltytart.com<br />
Already much exalted within the Twin Cities<br />
food scene, Master Pastry Chef Michelle Gayer<br />
just earned another accolade: a James Beard<br />
nomination. It’s well earned, as her freshbaked<br />
breads are exemplary. $<br />
COSSETTA<br />
211 W Seventh St, St. Paul • 651-222-3476<br />
cossettaeventi.com<br />
Don’t be put off by the cafeteria serving style<br />
at this St. Paul favorite: The food (hand-tossed<br />
pizzas, traditional pastas) is top-notch. $$<br />
PICCOLO<br />
4300 Bryant Ave S, Minneapolis<br />
612-827-8111<br />
piccolompls.com<br />
With room for only 36 diners, it’s no wonder<br />
this restaurant’s name means “small” in<br />
Italian. Try the salt-baked sea bream. $$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
BIN WINE BAR<br />
400 Sibley St, St. Paul • 651-224-9463<br />
binwinebar.com<br />
This new Mears Park bar offers an eclectic<br />
menu of red and white wines, including some<br />
lesser known but excellent Argentinean<br />
chardonnay and Spanish garnacha.<br />
CC CLUB<br />
2600 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis<br />
612-874-7226<br />
The fl oor probably hasn’t been mopped since<br />
The Replacements used to hang out here, but<br />
this dive bar is a local institution. The drinks<br />
are strong, and the jukebox well-stocked.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
AMISH COUNTRY TOURS<br />
123 miles southwest of Minneapolis<br />
US 52, Harmony, MN • 507-886-2303<br />
amish-tours.com<br />
On this tour, you can take a peek into the<br />
traditional way of life of a thriving Amish<br />
community, shop for crafts and furniture and<br />
taste homemade sweets.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
In Minneapolis’ famed Spoonbridge and<br />
Cherry sculpture, the spoon weighs 5,800<br />
pounds and the cherry weighs 1,200 pounds.
Moline/Quad Cities<br />
ILLINOIS/IOWA<br />
— Lee Nelson<br />
GO SHOP<br />
FREIGHT HOUSE FARMER’S MARKET<br />
421 W River Dr, Davenport, IA • 309-764-0062<br />
freighthousefarmersmarket.com<br />
Stocked with fruits and vegetables picked just<br />
hours before, this outdoor market is great<br />
for picnickers and those on extended stays.<br />
Baked goods, jellies, crafts and fl owers from<br />
local folks are also among the items for sale.<br />
GO SEE<br />
CELEBRATION BELLE<br />
2501 River Dr, Moline, IL • 800-297-0034<br />
celebrationbelle.com<br />
Board this four-deck, non-gambling, luxury<br />
riverboat for a cruise and you can see the<br />
Mississippi River, have lunch or dinner and<br />
listen to live music.<br />
GO EAT<br />
RIVER HOUSE BAR & GRILL<br />
1510 River Dr, Moline, IL • 309-797-1234<br />
riverhouseqc.com<br />
Homemade potato chips with garlic dip and<br />
a juicy buffalo chicken sandwich keep locals<br />
coming back to this casual restaurant. Live<br />
music during summer weekends keeps the<br />
place hopping. $$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
CABANA’S GRILL & BAR<br />
2120 Fourth Ave, Rock Island, IL<br />
309-786-1450<br />
cabanasrockisland.com<br />
With tropical gardens, water features and a<br />
half-acre beer garden and pavilion, this bar is<br />
paradise. Outdoor games and umbrella drinks<br />
add to the tropical feel.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
HENDERSON COUNTY<br />
66 miles southwest of Quad Cities<br />
hendersoncountyedc.com<br />
Whether you’re into history or the great<br />
outdoors, you’ll fi nd fun here: Abraham<br />
Lincoln and his militia marched through the<br />
area during the Black Hawk War of 1832,<br />
and the Big River State Forest is home to the<br />
Lincoln/Sac Indian Trail.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
On Aug. 21, Quad City residents will attempt<br />
to beat a Guinness Record by gathering more<br />
than 1,104 canoes and kayaks as one raft on<br />
the Mississippi River.<br />
Montego Bay<br />
JAMAICA<br />
— Kaci Hamilton<br />
GO SHOP<br />
HARBOUR SHOPS<br />
DaCosta Dr, Ocho Rios • no phone<br />
Pop into the Harley Davidson shop to buy<br />
signature T-shirts, pick up some bling at<br />
Royal Shops and end a day of spending with<br />
a cocktail at Piranha Joe’s. This mall’s small<br />
size—about 12 stores total—is perfect for a<br />
crowd-free experience.<br />
GO SEE<br />
THE NEGRIL LIGHTHOUSE<br />
Westend Rd, Negril • 876-957-4875<br />
Built in 1895, this 100-foot-tall structure still<br />
guides ships to safety from western Jamaica.<br />
Go at sunset, when the jumpers at the famous<br />
Rick’s Café next door still have enough light for<br />
their 35-foot dives from the cliffs.<br />
GO EAT<br />
THE PORK PIT<br />
27 Gloucester Ave • 876-940-3008<br />
No trip to Jamaica is complete without<br />
sampling mouth-tingling, succulent jerk<br />
chicken or pork from an authentic jerk hut. On<br />
the “Hip Strip,” this local favorite combines<br />
rustic seaside ambience with some of the best<br />
jerk in Montego Bay. $<br />
GO PARTY<br />
REGGAE SUMFEST<br />
At Catherine Hall • 876-953-2933<br />
reggaesumfest.com<br />
The hottest names in reggae, dancehall, hiphop<br />
and R&B will provide a week of groundshaking,<br />
rocking music during this event. Last<br />
year’s lineup included Beenie Man, Tarrus<br />
Riley, Ne-Yo, Toni Braxton and Damian “Jr.<br />
Gong” Marley. July 18-24.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
BOB MARLEY’S BIRTHPLACE TOUR<br />
47 miles east of Montego Bay<br />
Nine Mile, St. Ann • 305-665-5379<br />
ninemilejamaica.com/about.php<br />
Take a trip to the hills of St. Ann to pay your<br />
respects to Jamaica’s most famous musical<br />
son. This is where the king of reggae was born<br />
and later laid to rest.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
Jamaica’s national bird is the indigenous<br />
streamer-tailed hummingbird. It is also called<br />
the “doctor bird” because its long black tail<br />
resembles an old-time doctor’s coat.<br />
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GO SHOP<br />
THE WELCOME CENTRE<br />
At Festival Place • Bay Street, Prince George<br />
Wharf • 242-323-3182<br />
Visitors in search of one-of-a-kind souvenirs<br />
will love this market, which features native<br />
foods and colorful crafts. You can even shake<br />
cowbells or beat a goatskin drum with the<br />
traditional rake ’n’ scrape band.<br />
GO SEE<br />
JOKER’S WILD COMEDY CLUB<br />
At Atlantis, Paradise Island<br />
1 Casino Dr • 242-363-2000<br />
jokerswildbahamas.com<br />
Even in the beautiful, sanity-restoring islands<br />
of the Bahamas, laughter is still the best medicine.<br />
Get a dose from international comedy<br />
masters like Max Docelli and Mike Rivera (July<br />
20 through Aug. 1) at this comedy venue.<br />
GO EAT<br />
TWIN BROTHERS<br />
SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE<br />
Arawak Cay • 242-328-5033<br />
This popular down-home hangout fries or grills<br />
up the bounty of the Caribbean Sea and serves<br />
it alongside juicy steaks. Start with the conch<br />
fritters in savory sauce. $$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
MAJESTIC LADY DINNER CRUISE<br />
Leaves from Paradise Island Ferry Terminal<br />
242-322-2606<br />
majesticholidays.com<br />
A cruise aboard this triple-deck catamaran<br />
includes a Bahamian dinner, dancing to<br />
Caribbean and international club hits, a limbo<br />
party and a demonstration by “Action,” a<br />
fi re dancer.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
ROBINSON CRUSOE/SANDY TOES<br />
DAY TRIP<br />
5 miles east of Nassau • Paradise Island Ferry<br />
Terminal • 242-322-2606<br />
majesticholidays.com<br />
On wild Rose Island, you can relax in a hammock,<br />
snorkel over coral reefs or enjoy the<br />
beach without a ton of other vacationers in<br />
your way. A lunch buffet is included.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
Includes breakfast.<br />
Call 1-800-724-5825 to o<br />
book your stay.<br />
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LOUISIANA<br />
GO SHOP<br />
AIDAN GILL FOR MEN<br />
2026 Magazine St • 504-587-9090<br />
aidengillformen.com<br />
Climb into an old-fashioned barber’s chair for a<br />
traditional shave—complete with three applications<br />
of lather and a hot towel—in this retro<br />
men’s parlor. Afterward, you can purchase a<br />
custom necktie or handmade shaving gear.<br />
CREOLE DELICACIES<br />
533 St. Ann St • 504-523-6425<br />
cookincajun.com<br />
This family-owned store stocks Creole and<br />
Cajun cooking supplies ranging from barbecue<br />
shrimp seasoning to Mardi Gras dip mix. Don’t<br />
miss the Famous Creamy Pralines.<br />
RHINO CONTEMPORARY CRAFTS CO.<br />
In the Shops at Canal Place<br />
333 Canal St • 504-523-7945<br />
rhinocrafts.com<br />
The store name stands for Right Here In New<br />
Orleans, which is appropriate since this boutique<br />
sells works by New Orleans artists, who<br />
often conduct on-site demonstrations.<br />
GO SEE<br />
THE NEW ORLEANS VAMPIRE TOUR<br />
Jackson Square • 504-861-2727<br />
neworleansghosttour.com<br />
Spend a ghoulish evening exploring the dark<br />
side of the French Quarter, including a visit to<br />
a former vampire tavern. (You might want to<br />
skip the Bloody Mary.)<br />
SATCHMO SUMMERFEST<br />
Decatur St • 504-522-5730<br />
fqfi .org/satchmosummerfest<br />
If New Orleans was the home of jazz, Louis<br />
Armstrong was the man of the house. This<br />
weekend tribute to the iconic musician includes<br />
educational activities, live performances<br />
and an always-popular club crawl. Aug. 5-8.<br />
TALES OF THE COCKTAIL<br />
French Quarter • 504-948-0511<br />
talesofthecocktail.com<br />
This stirring event celebrates Crescent City’s<br />
drinking culture through more than 100 events<br />
led by internationally renowned mixologists<br />
and chefs. July 21-25.<br />
GO EAT<br />
THEO’S NEIGHBORHOOD PIZZA<br />
4218 Magazine St • 504-894-8554<br />
theospizza.com<br />
In the heart of the Magazine Street shopping<br />
let your love affair<br />
with new orleans<br />
begin today<br />
GO MAGAZINE JULY <strong>2010</strong><br />
— Richard Meeks — Jacqueline Detwiler<br />
district, this homey pizzeria bakes pies (like<br />
The Eccentric, with chicken, jalapeños, yellow<br />
squash and spinach) in a stone oven. $$$<br />
YE OLDE COLLEGE INN<br />
RESTAURANT & BAR<br />
3000 S Carrollton Ave • 504-866-3683<br />
collegeinn1933.com<br />
Open since 1933, this popular restaurant was<br />
originally a barbecue stand. These days, the<br />
newly renovated eatery specializes in classic<br />
New Orleans fare, such as fried green tomatoand-shrimp<br />
po’boys. $$$<br />
THE GRILL ROOM<br />
At the Windsor Court Hotel<br />
300 Gravier St • 504-522-1992<br />
windsorcourthotel.com<br />
Chef Drew Dzejak’s establishment offers diners<br />
four menu themes—Southern, Unadulterated,<br />
Steakhouse and Indulge. Diners who are ready<br />
to let loose should try the New York strip with<br />
foie gras butter—a favorite from the Indulge<br />
menu. $$$$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
THE CATS MEOW<br />
701 Bourbon St • 504-523-2788<br />
catskaraoke.com<br />
Looking for a place to unleash your inner<br />
musician? Head to the “world’s best karaoke<br />
bar,” grab the mic and entertain an alwaysreceptive<br />
French Quarter crowd.<br />
WHITNEY WHITE LINEN NIGHT<br />
300-600 Julia St • 504-528-3805<br />
Channel your favorite Great Gatsby character<br />
for this sultry evening event, when the<br />
galleries of the Warehouse District open their<br />
doors for a street party featuring Big Easy<br />
cuisine, live entertainment and cool drinks.<br />
Aug. 7.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
AVERY ISLAND<br />
124 miles west of New Orleans<br />
tabasco.com<br />
Tabasco Hot Sauce, a staple in every New<br />
Orleans kitchen, traces its roots to a tiny island<br />
in the swamps of southern Louisiana. The<br />
place is also a sanctuary for egrets and boasts<br />
botanical gardens and jungles.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
New Orleans’ public bus system has a<br />
route designated “Cemeteries,” named<br />
because it culminates at the intersection of<br />
three cemeteries.<br />
1-866-259-9484<br />
New York<br />
NEW YORK<br />
GO SHOP<br />
HOOTI COUTURE<br />
321 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn • 718-857-1977<br />
hooticouture.com<br />
With the possible exception of Hollywood,<br />
there is no better place to shop for vintage<br />
fashion than New York City. The cashmere cardigans,<br />
party dresses and cocktail rings sold<br />
here are always chic and wearable.<br />
BROOKLYN INDUSTRIES<br />
162 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn • 718-486-6464<br />
brooklynindustries.com<br />
Stop by the original location of this clothing<br />
retailer for T-shirts, jackets and skinny jeans.<br />
Cropped coats and signature Brooklyn hoodies<br />
are popular.<br />
ABC CARPET AND HOME<br />
888 Broadway • 212-473-3000<br />
abchome.com<br />
Six fl oors of furniture, upholstery and vintage<br />
knickknacks make this home store’s fl agship<br />
location well worth visiting. Recent fi nds<br />
include chandeliers covered with vines.<br />
MUJI<br />
455 Broadway • 212-334-2002<br />
muji.us<br />
Streamline your home with the Spartan furniture<br />
and housewares sold at this Japanese<br />
store. It also stocks innovative kitchen supplies<br />
like silicon ice globe makers, so you can<br />
serve cocktails with giant ice balls in them.<br />
CHINATOWN<br />
Canal Street • no phone<br />
nychinatown.org<br />
The shops lining the thoroughfare that leads<br />
to the Manhattan Bridge are legendary for carrying<br />
inexpensive shoes and realistic knock-off<br />
purses. Printed scarves go for just $5.<br />
GO SEE<br />
PILOBOLUS<br />
At Joyce Theater<br />
175 Eighth Ave • 212-691-9740<br />
joyce.org<br />
Arguably the most popular company hosted by<br />
the Joyce, this collection of dancers is known<br />
for working together like a macro-organism to<br />
create shadow shapes behind a giant screen.<br />
This year’s residency will feature three different<br />
programs. July 12 through Aug. 7.<br />
DRUMMER’S GROVE<br />
In Prospect Park • no phone<br />
prospectpark.org<br />
Every Sunday from April to October, residents<br />
summer rates from<br />
$ 160
of the West Indian neighborhoods on the east<br />
side of Prospect Park commune in this grove<br />
to dance and play drums. It’s one of the few<br />
places on earth where you’ll see Haitians,<br />
hipsters and Hasidic Jews getting down to the<br />
same rhythm.<br />
HOUSING WORKS BOOKSTORE CAFE<br />
126 Crosby St • 212-334-3324<br />
No matter how smart you are, you’ll feel<br />
smarter the minute you set foot in this bookstore.<br />
It hosts such erudite (and fun) events as<br />
adult spelling bees, story slams (in which prose<br />
writers compete in front of judges), intelligent<br />
comedy shows and literary pub crawls.<br />
HIGH LINE PARK<br />
529 W 20th St • 212-500-6035<br />
thehighline.com<br />
Once an elevated freight train line in a sketchy<br />
part of town, this aboveground park opened<br />
in 2009 and is now a popular destination for<br />
strolling and lounging. For a mellow afternoon,<br />
pick up bread and cheese at Chelsea Market<br />
and have a picnic.<br />
CENTRAL PARK SUMMERSTAGE<br />
Central Park and other venues • no phone<br />
summerstage.org<br />
For this summer series’ 25th anniversary, acts<br />
have escaped the confi nes of Central Park and<br />
reached the outer boroughs as well. Smokie<br />
Norful (July 22; Springfi eld Park) and Hot Chip,<br />
Hercules and Love Affair, Holy Ghost! (Aug. 2;<br />
Central Park) promise to be good shows.<br />
CLASSIC HARBOR LINE CRUISES<br />
Leaves from Chelsea Piers, Pier 62<br />
212-627-1875<br />
sail-nyc.com<br />
Skip the colossal cruiseliners and take a ride<br />
on an agile, intimate yacht. Themed rides<br />
include wine or a sushi and sake tasting, and<br />
the boats can reach waters that the massive<br />
boats don’t often broach.<br />
GO EAT<br />
THINK COFFEE<br />
248 Mercer St • phone<br />
This East Village coffee shop has good vibes,<br />
better coffee and an unbeatable peanut butter,<br />
banana, honey and cinnamon sandwich—but<br />
you’ll have to get there bright and early to fi nd<br />
a seat among NYC’s many literary hopefuls. $<br />
TAMBA INDIAN GRILL & BAR<br />
103 Lexington Ave • 212-481-9100<br />
tambagrillandbar.com<br />
Step away from the tandoori chicken: This<br />
family-owned, authentic Indian restaurant is<br />
Days<br />
Inn<br />
224 E White Horse Pike<br />
Galloway, NJ 08205<br />
609-652-2200<br />
the perfect place to try dishes you’ve never<br />
heard of, such as lasani gobhi (caulifl ower<br />
with a tomato and garlic crust). $$<br />
THE COLLECTIVE<br />
1 Little West 12th St • 212-255-9717<br />
Locals who remember this Meatpacking<br />
restaurant from its incarnation as the sleek<br />
One may not recognize it in its new earthfriendly<br />
packaging. The interior has been<br />
decorated with old legos, plastic cutlery and a<br />
paper cutter for a table, and the dishes, which<br />
include chicken and waffl es, have gotten more<br />
appropriate for post-club dining. $$$<br />
LE PESCADEUX<br />
90 Thompson St • 212-966-0021<br />
lepescadeux.com<br />
Refl ecting the owner’s Québécois upbringing,<br />
this tiny, seafood-centric restaurant features<br />
fresh fi sh, heavy sauces and excellent wine.<br />
Don’t miss the roasted calamari in Portuguese<br />
piri-piri sauce. $$$<br />
PUBLIC<br />
210 Elizabeth St • 212-343-7011<br />
public-nyc.com<br />
Three atmospheres take you from pre- to<br />
post-dinner at this restaurant. Start with wine<br />
on the Elizabeth Street porch, dine on seared<br />
venison loin with salsa verde in the polished<br />
dining room, then move into the glowy, utilitarian-chic<br />
lounge for a glass of brandy. $$$$<br />
BEPPE<br />
45 E 22nd St • 212-982-8422<br />
beppenyc.com<br />
This welcoming restaurant transports you to a<br />
farmhouse in Tuscany (complete with a woodburning<br />
fi replace) that’s ideal for enjoying the<br />
rustic dishes of Italy’s northern region. Menu<br />
highlights include handmade pork sausage<br />
made with an impressive 32 spices. $$$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
THE AINSWORTH<br />
122 W 26th St • 212-741-0646<br />
ainsworthnyc.com<br />
Like the offspring of a swanky steakhouse and<br />
a sports bar, this rustic happy hour destination<br />
offers everything from oysters and bottle<br />
service to beers and a game. It also attracts<br />
more single men in suits than there are on all<br />
of Wall Street (these days).<br />
THE PARK<br />
118 10th Ave • 212-352-3313<br />
theparknyc.com<br />
Once you join the melee on the staircases of<br />
this Chelsea lounge, you may fear you’ll be lost<br />
Best Western<br />
Envoy Inn<br />
1416 Pacific Ave<br />
Atlantic City, NJ 08401<br />
609-344-7117<br />
forever. Pass the atrium and the Christmaslight-festooned<br />
garden, and eventually you’ll<br />
reach the perfect Manhattan drinking spot: an<br />
open-air rooftop “penthouse” topped with a<br />
trellis and strung with lanterns.<br />
TANDEM BAR<br />
236 Troutman St, Brooklyn • 718-386-2369<br />
tandembar.net<br />
Hidden in a rowhouse in residential Bushwick,<br />
this neighborhood bar and restaurant has a<br />
mosaic-tiled front room for drinking, a sexy<br />
hidden room for talking and a trippy back<br />
room with a disco ball, DJs and dance parties.<br />
TONIC EAST<br />
411 Third Ave • 212-683-7090<br />
toniceast.com<br />
People joke about the weekend crowd here<br />
ordering a lot of “Jagah bombs”—but what<br />
this bar lacks in sophistication, it makes up<br />
for in drink specials and coverage of both<br />
popular (FIFA World Cup) and obscure (rugby)<br />
sporting events.<br />
BOHEMIAN HALL & BEER GARDEN<br />
29-19 24th Ave, Queens • 718-274-4925<br />
bohemianhall.com<br />
It’s practically sacrilege to visit the borough<br />
of Queens in the summer and not have a mug<br />
of Pilsner Urquell at this Czech beer garden.<br />
Regular open mics and live music events keep<br />
the sprawling space packed.<br />
HIGHLINE BALLROOM<br />
431 W 16th St • 212-414-5994<br />
highlineballroom.com<br />
This intimate, often standing-room-only music<br />
venue doesn’t discriminate: It featured Lady<br />
Gaga before she got big, the B-52s long after<br />
they stopped being big and LCD Soundsystem<br />
two days after they gave a big concert<br />
in Brooklyn.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
URBAN ESCAPES NYC<br />
Leaves from 43rd St between Eighth and<br />
Ninth avenues<br />
urbanescapesnyc.com<br />
This outfi tter helps Manhattanites<br />
decompress with hiking, kayaking, tubing<br />
and even shooting trips to the wilderness that<br />
surrounds the city. Many of the mini-vacations<br />
end with a wine or beer tasting.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
In 1945, it cost $5 a night to stay in the<br />
Waldorf=Astoria in New York. Today, the<br />
lowest rate is $299.<br />
Econo Lodge<br />
Beach Block<br />
3001 Pacific Ave<br />
Atlantic City, NJ 08401<br />
609-344-2925<br />
Website: www.atlanticcitydiscountrooms.com I For Inquiries Email: Raj@eclatinvestments.com<br />
We offer the best location & group rates in town. Hotels are conveniently located less than a block away from the casinos, boardwalk and beach.<br />
Free breakfast, wi-fi, microwave and fridge in every room. Casino packages and Jacuzzi Suite are available.<br />
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VIRGINIA<br />
GO SHOP<br />
MODERNLUX<br />
47 E Queens Way, Hampton • 757-434-2215<br />
You never know what you might fi nd at this<br />
kitschy vintage shop in downtown Hampton. It<br />
stocks an assortment of vintage clothes, home<br />
décor items from the 1950s, older antique<br />
furniture and modern art.<br />
CREAM<br />
1447 Merchant Ln, Hampton • 757-864-0511<br />
shopcream.com<br />
Shoppers visit this hip boutique to look for<br />
top-of-the-line shoes, G-Shock watches and<br />
men’s and women’s streetwear by brands like<br />
Rock and Republic, Crooks and Castles and<br />
Married to the Mob.<br />
CLOSET ENVY<br />
409 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg<br />
757-220-0456<br />
shopclosetenvy.com<br />
Women of all ages can fi nd something to<br />
take home from this sophisticated clothing<br />
boutique. Club-appropriate J Brand jeans,<br />
and perfect-for-work Diane von Furstenberg<br />
dresses fi ll the colorful racks.<br />
GO SEE<br />
HAMPTON’S 400TH<br />
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION<br />
Downtown Hampton • 757-727-8311<br />
hampton400.com<br />
One of the oldest settlements in North America<br />
celebrates its 400th birthday by dressing up<br />
like pirates, setting off fi reworks and enjoying<br />
several days of food, drinks, music and<br />
partying. July 9–11.<br />
WILLIAMSBURG SALT SPA<br />
1111 Old Colony Ln, Williamsburg<br />
757-229-1022<br />
williamsburgsaltspa.com<br />
Experience the Eastern European version of<br />
stress therapy—relaxing on a lounge chair in<br />
a cave of salt. This one was made with 15 tons<br />
of imported salt and claims to treat a variety of<br />
health conditions.<br />
HISTORIC HILTON VILLAGE<br />
Main St and Warwick Blvd, Newport News<br />
shophiltonvillage.com<br />
More than 500 English cottage-style homes<br />
built between 1918 and 1920 make up this<br />
historic community, which is said to have been<br />
the government’s fi rst stab at urban planning.<br />
Today, Hilton Village remains a desirable<br />
neighborhood to visit, with stores, restaurants<br />
and a popular theater playhouse.<br />
Sponsored by<br />
GO MAGAZINE JULY <strong>2010</strong><br />
— Wayne Dawkins — Lisa Roberts<br />
GO EAT<br />
THE CHEESE SHOP<br />
410 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg<br />
757-220-0298<br />
cheeseshopwilliamsburg.com<br />
Frequented by students from the College of<br />
William and Mary, this gourmet food and wine<br />
store serves sandwiches pre-wrapped for a<br />
picnic on the campus green. $<br />
TERRA COFFEE & WINE BAR<br />
1430 High St, Williamsburg • 757-645-5041<br />
terracoffeewine.com<br />
A new addition to the High Street area of<br />
Williamsburg, this artsy wine and coffee bar<br />
offers Illy espresso, excellent wine and “nibbly<br />
things,” such as cheese-stuffed peppers. $$<br />
BRENT’S<br />
9 E Queensway, Hampton • 757-722-1185<br />
brentsfi nefood.com<br />
This American restaurant has quickly become<br />
a standby for lunch and Sunday brunch. Order<br />
the grilled pineapple and brie sandwich. $$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
FRIDAYS AT THE FOUNTAIN<br />
701 Town Center Dr, Newport News<br />
757-873-2020<br />
citycenteroysterpoint.com<br />
Every summer Friday, locals gather at a fountain<br />
in the middle of the city center to celebrate<br />
the end of the work week. Cold drinks and live<br />
bands keep people dancing well into the night.<br />
OCEAN VIEW FISHING PIER<br />
400 W Ocean View Ave, Norfolk • 757-583-6000<br />
oceanviewfi shingpier.com<br />
Halfway down this pier, a huge rooftop deck<br />
scattered with tables and lifeguard chairs<br />
offers one of the best views of the Chesapeake<br />
Bay in town. Visit to watch the sun set with<br />
cocktail in hand.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
LITTLE ISLAND PARK<br />
60 miles southeast of Newport News<br />
vbgov.com<br />
Surfers and sunbathers make the trek to this<br />
remote stretch of sand to avoid the bustling<br />
Virginia Beach boardwalk. You can sometimes<br />
spot dolphins from your beach chair.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
Shirley Plantation in nearby Charles City was<br />
the fi rst plantation in Virginia. It was founded<br />
in 1913, just six years after Jamestown.<br />
DINOSAURS & More!<br />
Stomping, roaring dinosaurs & ice age mammals!<br />
Summer <strong>2010</strong><br />
Orlando<br />
FLORIDA<br />
GO SHOP<br />
CREATIVE SPIRIT ART GALLERY<br />
820A Lake Baldwin Ln • 407-898-8343<br />
creativespiritartgallery.com<br />
The local artists who display their work at<br />
this gallery are in a league of their own—the<br />
Artists’ League of Orange County. Visit to<br />
see Studio Six, a presentation of works from<br />
students of the Maitland Art Center.<br />
THE EMPORIUM<br />
At Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom<br />
Lake Buena Vista • 407-939-6244<br />
This 17,000-square-foot shop—the<br />
Magic Kingdom’s largest—holds a dizzying<br />
array of Disney merchandise, ranging from<br />
plush character toys and candy to apparel<br />
and games.<br />
GINGER<br />
444 W New England Ave, Winter Park<br />
407-599-0014<br />
gingerstyle.com<br />
A fresh addition to the Winter Park boutique<br />
scene, this shop peddles classy clothes from<br />
Patricia Green, Small Town Denim and Liquid.<br />
The store is also green: It has bamboo fl ooring<br />
and totes made from recycled sails.<br />
IF WALLS COULD TALK<br />
101 W First St, Sanford • 407-268-3741<br />
iwctframing.com<br />
Co-owner Karen Casey can help you fi nd the<br />
picture-perfect frame to fi t your personal style<br />
as well as art, a photo or a needlepoint piece.<br />
RIVERHOUSE POTTERY<br />
AND ART GALLERY<br />
118 S Palmetto Ave, Sanford • 407-323-9272<br />
riverhousepottery.blogspot.com<br />
This charming shop is crammed with whimsical<br />
pottery, stained glass, gargantuan paintings<br />
and handcrafted jewelry. It also offers arts and<br />
crafts classes for adults and kids.<br />
GO SEE<br />
BREVARD ZOO<br />
8225 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne<br />
321-254-9453<br />
brevardzoo.org<br />
Beat the heat by visiting the zoo for free on<br />
Saturday evenings in July and August. You can<br />
get a good look at animals until 9pm, and even<br />
paddle a kayak in restored wetlands.<br />
CRACKER CREEK PIRATE CRUISE<br />
1795 Taylor Rd, Port Orange • 386-304-0778<br />
oldfl oridapioneer.com<br />
A merry band of pirates attacks Cracker<br />
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FLORIDA<br />
Creek’s tour boat looking for Spruce Creek treasure<br />
during weekend rides. Don’t worry: They<br />
haven’t made anyone walk the plank—yet.<br />
CLYDE BUTCHER: BIG CYPRESS SWAMP<br />
AND THE WESTERN EVERGLADES<br />
At Orlando Museum of Art<br />
2416 N Mills Ave • 407-896-4231<br />
omart.org<br />
Florida’s master of large-format black-and-white<br />
nature photography captures haunting images<br />
of the Everglades’ startling but fragile beauty.<br />
This exhibit of 40 pieces clearly shows why he’s<br />
so well known. Through July 25.<br />
CROWDED HOUSE<br />
At Hard Rock Café<br />
6050 Universal Blvd • 407-351-7625<br />
This pop-rock band that rose to fame in<br />
the ’80s will rock the café with tunes like<br />
“Something So Strong” and “Don’t Dream It’s<br />
Over.” July 30.<br />
GEMINI SPRINGS PARK<br />
37 Dirksen Dr, DeBary • 386-736-5953<br />
volusia.org/parks/gemini.htm<br />
This oak-studded park is a favorite of plein<br />
air artists, who often paint at water’s edge.<br />
The park is aptly named for its twin bubbling<br />
springs, which feed the St. Johns River.<br />
THE WIZARDING WORLD<br />
OF HARRY POTTER<br />
At Universal Studios Florida • 407-363-8000<br />
universalorlando.com/harrypotter<br />
Be one of the fi rst to experience Universal’s<br />
new Hogsmeade village, which opened June<br />
18. In addition to themed shopping and dining,<br />
there are three rides, including the Dragon<br />
Challenge (two intertwining rollercoasters).<br />
GO EAT<br />
UNCLE HENRY’S COUNTRY KITCHEN<br />
1341 Howell Branch Rd, Winter Park<br />
407-645-0065<br />
The traditional breakfast here is authentic<br />
country, right down to the steak and eggs and<br />
grits. If the coffee doesn’t wake you up, the<br />
lime-green awnings will. $<br />
WINDSOR ROSE TEA<br />
ROOM AND RESTAURANT<br />
142 W Fourth Ave • 352-735-2551<br />
windsorrose-tearoom.com<br />
At this eatery, you can enjoy traditional high<br />
tea served on fi ne china, or choose a dish<br />
from the English-style offerings. If pot roast<br />
and Yorkshire pudding are on the chalkboard<br />
as daily specials, don’t bother opening the<br />
menu. $$<br />
GO MAGAZINE JULY <strong>2010</strong><br />
TU CASA RESTAURANT<br />
9251 S Orange Blossom Tr • 407-856-3997<br />
There’s little wonder why this restaurant<br />
is standing room only at lunchtime—the<br />
Dominican cuisine is top-notch. Try the crispy,<br />
garlicky roasted chicken. $$<br />
LA HACIENDA<br />
At Mission Inn Resort & Club • 10400 Country<br />
Rd 48, Howie-in-the-Hills • 352-324-2024<br />
missioninnresort.com<br />
Start your Sunday with the leisurely<br />
champagne brunch at this historic resort. It<br />
includes fruits, eggs, waffl es and fresh-baked<br />
breads, as well as complimentary champagne<br />
or mimosas. $$$<br />
NORVILLE BARNES<br />
112 N Woodland Blvd, DeLand • 386-740-9060<br />
norvillebarnes.com<br />
This restaurant’s American fare is made from<br />
scratch—down to the pasta. Whether you<br />
choose linguine in garlic-cream sauce or<br />
Cajun steak salad, consider a microbrewed<br />
accompaniment, such as the Holy Mackerel<br />
Golden Ale. $$$<br />
NORWOOD’S RESTAURANT<br />
& WINE SHOP<br />
400 Second Ave, New Smyrna Beach<br />
386-428-4621<br />
norwoods.com<br />
This Atlantic Coast fi xture is well known for<br />
serving prime aged beef and fresh seafood.<br />
Create your own surf and turf combo, and<br />
toast your fancy meal with a vintage from the<br />
expansive cellar. $$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
AUSTINS COFFEE<br />
929 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park<br />
407-975-3364<br />
austinscoffee.com<br />
Good cocktails and great coffee—with a bit<br />
of counter-culture thrown in—are the draws at<br />
this nightspot. Come for discussions of art<br />
and fi lm over drinks; stay for live bands and<br />
poetry readings.<br />
BULLITT BAR<br />
33 E Pine St • 407-841-1068<br />
You know a night is going to end with a good<br />
story when there are bullet holes in the bar.<br />
They may not be real, in this case, but the feel<br />
is still very James Dean meets American Graffi ti.<br />
DOWNTOWN POURHOUSE<br />
20 S Orange Ave • 407-425-7687<br />
downtownpourhouse.com<br />
Business folks and late-night partiers are<br />
attracted by drinks, DJs and musicians at this<br />
intimate space. There’s a roomy wooden bar<br />
and tables outside for smokers.<br />
THE HUMOR MILL<br />
At Hollywood Bistro • 158 Tuskawilla Rd,<br />
Winter Springs • 407-414-0559<br />
thehumormill.webs.com<br />
Friday nights at this comedy house feature<br />
two shows of local improv, with area jokesters<br />
churning out laughs for all ages. Hollywood<br />
Bistro offers a movie-themed menu to sample<br />
during the show.<br />
KATE O’BRIENS IRISH PUB<br />
120 International Pkwy, Ste 188, Lake Mary<br />
407-829-2121<br />
kateobrienspub.com<br />
As much as locals miss the downtown location<br />
of Kate’s, its new location is even better.<br />
The décor has been kicked up a notch to<br />
comfortably clubby, and it still serves popular<br />
brews and traditional bar food.<br />
PINE STREET LIVE<br />
66 E Pine St • 407-872-1906<br />
pinestreetlive.com<br />
In the space that AKA Lounge occupied not too<br />
long ago, this music venue boasts two stages<br />
and two bars. Live bands usually play rock or<br />
unplugged sets.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
BOK TOWER GARDENS<br />
53 miles southwest of Orlando<br />
1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales • 863-676-1408<br />
boktowergardens.org<br />
This cool respite, designed by Frederick Law<br />
Olmsted Jr., consists of azaleas and oaks in a<br />
beautiful hilltop garden. Twice daily, you can<br />
sit on a bench in the shade and admire the<br />
neo-Gothic/Art Deco tower while the carillon<br />
gives a concert.<br />
MARJORIE KINNAN RAWLINGS<br />
HISTORIC STATE PARK<br />
111 miles northwest of Orlando • 18700 S<br />
County Rd 325, Cross Creek • 352-466-3672<br />
fl oridastateparks.org/marjoriekinnanrawlings<br />
Fans of Rawlings’ novels (Cross Creek, The<br />
Yearling) are likely to fi nd a visit to the<br />
author’s home particularly moving. Her<br />
typewriter sits on a plain wooden table,<br />
and two hiking trails lead visitors into the<br />
wilderness she loved.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
Since its creation in 1935, Florida’s state park<br />
system has grown from four to 160 parks.
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GO SHOP<br />
PALAFOX MARKET<br />
At Martin Luther King Plaza<br />
N Palafox Street • 850-434-5371<br />
palafoxmarket.com<br />
Sample produce, baked goods and cheese<br />
straight from the sources at this Saturday<br />
outdoor market. You can also purchase art,<br />
fl owers and antiques under the shady oaks.<br />
GO SEE<br />
PENSACOLA TROLLEY TOURS<br />
1401 E Gregory St • 850-941-4363<br />
pensacolatrolleytours.com<br />
On a tour of the city in a replica of an 1880s-era<br />
streetcar, you’ll hear stories of Florida’s role in<br />
the Civil War, Andrew Jackson’s defeat of Spain<br />
and Geronimo’s imprisonment at Ft. Pickens.<br />
GO EAT<br />
THE GRAND MARLIN<br />
400 Pensacola Beach Blvd, Pensacola Beach<br />
850-677-9153<br />
thegrandmarlin.com<br />
Visitors to this eatery enjoy mandarin-mango<br />
mojitos while looking out over the white sands<br />
and emerald waters of Santa Rosa Sound. The<br />
menu of upscale beach fare includes mahi<br />
tacos with jalapeño cabbage slaw. $$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
BANDS ON THE BEACH<br />
At Gulfside Pavilion • 2 Casino Beach<br />
Boardwalk, Pensacola Beach • 850-932-2257<br />
Scheduled sounds at this Tuesday night<br />
concert series range from blues to classic rock.<br />
Sip Pensacola’s iconic cocktail (the coconutfl<br />
avored Bushwacker) while watching.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
BAYTOWNE WHARF<br />
57 miles east of Pensacola • At Sandestin Golf<br />
and Beach Resort • 9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy,<br />
Destin • 866-931-3678<br />
sandestin.com<br />
At this beachfront fun zone, you can zipline at<br />
Baytowne Adventure Zone, go on a shopping<br />
spree at Aloha Surf Company and watch your<br />
oysters get shucked at Acme Oyster House.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
Popularly known as the “Great Carrier Reef,”<br />
the USS Oriskany was sunk off the Pensacola<br />
coast in 2006 and is now the largest artifi cial<br />
reef in the world.<br />
Philadelphia<br />
PENNSYLVANIA<br />
— Debbie Williams — Pam George<br />
GO SHOP<br />
GARCES TRADING COMPANY<br />
1111 Locust St • 215-574-1099<br />
garcestradingcompany.com<br />
Iron Chef Jose Garces’s sixth venture, a market<br />
and café, includes a fl ower shop, bakery and<br />
wine boutique. Private-label items include<br />
coffees, oils and vinegars.<br />
J. KARMA<br />
62 N Third St • 215-627-9625<br />
jkarmaboutique.com<br />
Jeanne O’Karma, former manager of Ethnics on<br />
South Street, has opened her own spot in Old<br />
City and added a stock of women’s accessories—shoes,<br />
boots and handbags—to the jewelry<br />
line that was so popular at her last store.<br />
MARGOT & CAMILLE OPTIQUE<br />
142 N Second St • 215-923-0508<br />
margotcamille.com<br />
When you want to see the world through<br />
rose-colored glasses, visit this shop. Stylish,<br />
high-end frames from European companies<br />
will make you want to stash your contacts.<br />
MILKCRATE CAFE<br />
400 E Girard Ave • 267-909-8348<br />
milkcratecafe.com<br />
Owner Adam Porter (aka DJ Botany 500) lets<br />
visitors sip coffee while perusing the records<br />
at this Fishtown shop.<br />
PRESSED55 GALLERY<br />
1050 N Hancock St • 610-293-6836<br />
pressed55.com<br />
The artisans who work here keep the old<br />
letterpress technique alive with equipment<br />
from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.<br />
The gallery sells unique cards and prints.<br />
GO SEE<br />
ANCIENT ROME & AMERICA<br />
At National Constitution Center<br />
525 Arch St • 215-409-6600<br />
constitutioncenter.org/Rome<br />
This exhibit examines the political, social and<br />
cultural links between the two republics, and<br />
the way Rome’s successes and failures shaped<br />
America. Through Aug. 1.<br />
BETSY ROSS HOUSE<br />
239 Arch St • 215-686-1252<br />
betsyrosshouse.org<br />
Whether or not Betsy sewed the original<br />
American fl ag, she certainly led an interesting<br />
life: she was married three times, had seven<br />
children and lived to be 84. Learn about her at<br />
her one-time residence.<br />
ggourmet<br />
& cl clas<br />
.com .com<br />
THE INSECTARIUM<br />
8046 Frankford Ave • 215-335-9500<br />
myinsectarium.com<br />
Creepy creatures are more fun than freaky<br />
at this three-fl oor museum, which holds live<br />
and mounted insects from around the world.<br />
Madagascar hissing cockroaches, Mexican<br />
tarantulas and glow-in-the-dark scorpions are<br />
among the wackier residents.<br />
SCHUYLKILL CENTER FOR<br />
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION<br />
8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd • 215-482-7300<br />
schuylkillcenter.org<br />
At this nature center, you can play with<br />
butterfl ies, view art in the gallery and explore<br />
three miles of hiking trails that traverse more<br />
than 340 acres of woods, streams and fi elds.<br />
GO EAT<br />
500 DEGREES<br />
1504 Sansom St • 215-568-5000<br />
A line formed when this burger, fry and shake<br />
joint opened in March that has scarcely<br />
dissipated in the intervening months. It’s no<br />
wonder: Owned by Rouge’s Rob Wasserman,<br />
the restaurant serves top-notch burgers and<br />
fries that come plain, spicy or with truffl e oil. $<br />
CARLUCCIO’S WAY<br />
932 S 10th St • 215-574-5000<br />
Inspired by owner Carlo Nigro’s family’s<br />
hometown, Bagnoli Irpino in Italy, this<br />
restaurant serves dishes like house-pickled<br />
eggplant, air-dried beef and a tripe sandwich<br />
with tomato sauce and pancetta. $$<br />
MARU GLOBAL TAKOYAKI<br />
255 S 10th St • 267-273-0567<br />
maruphilly.com<br />
Tuck into the bite-size crêpe balls served here,<br />
and you might fi nd octopus, shrimp, chicken,<br />
Philly cheesesteak or barbecued beef. $$<br />
AMIS TRATTORIA<br />
412 S 13th St • 215-732-2647<br />
amisphilly.com<br />
The latest restaurant from Marc Vetri, owner<br />
of Osteria and Vetri, was inspired by Italian<br />
trattorias. It offers a stellar salumi plate and<br />
seafood fritto misto with zucchini chips. $$$<br />
JONES<br />
700 Chestnut St • 215-223-5663<br />
jones-restaurant.com<br />
Meatloaf and fi ne dining might not go together<br />
everywhere, but they work here, where dishes<br />
as down-home as chicken and waffl es meet<br />
a retro sleek atmosphere designed by Philly<br />
restaurateur Stephen Starr. $$$$<br />
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JOLLY’S DUELING PIANO BAR<br />
2006 Chestnut St • 267-687-1161<br />
jollyspianobar.com<br />
A Depression-era concept gets a 21st-century<br />
twist at this Rittenhouse Square spot. It’s loud<br />
and fun, and can get funky, especially when<br />
karaoke meets piano.<br />
NEW WAVE CAFÉ<br />
784 S Third St • 215-922-8484<br />
Founded by Center City natives in 1985, this<br />
café helped spark the gastropub craze now<br />
sweeping the nation. Happy hour (4pm to<br />
6pm) features $1 off food and drinks.<br />
SOUTH PHILLY BAR & GRILL<br />
1235 E Passyunk Ave • 215-334-3300<br />
southphillybar.com<br />
This bar takes its hometown roots seriously.<br />
It’s populated by locals, and there are hot<br />
dog and beer specials during Phillies games.<br />
In fact, if you’re not a fan of the local sports<br />
teams, it might be best to keep it to yourself.<br />
SMITHS<br />
39-41 S 19th St • 267-546-2669<br />
smiths-restaurant.com<br />
Despite its lounge-like appearance, this spot<br />
is sports central. You can catch an NFL, MLB,<br />
NBA and NHL game on one of 10 TVs, and on<br />
sports-free nights, you can even start your<br />
own competition on Nintendo Wii.<br />
THE WINE SCHOOL<br />
2006 Fairmount Ave • 800-817-7351<br />
vinology.com<br />
Wine and food tastings and classes here<br />
include a Food Network-style Sommelier<br />
Smackdown (July 28), in which experts<br />
compete to give the best wine pairings. The<br />
proceedings promise to get rowdy.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
CAPE MAY, NJ<br />
98 miles south of Philadelphia<br />
capemay.com<br />
Studded with “painted ladies”—Victorian<br />
homes in pastel colors—and dripping with<br />
19th-century charm, this beach town offers<br />
history tours, shopping and dining.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
Christ Church’s burial ground in Philadelphia<br />
is the resting place for fi ve Declaration of<br />
Independence signers: Benjamin Franklin,<br />
Joseph Hewes, Francis Hopkinson, George<br />
Ross and Dr. Benjamin Rush.<br />
Phoenix<br />
ARIZONA<br />
— Karen Werner<br />
GO SHOP<br />
URBAN GROCERY AND WINE BAR<br />
14 E Pierce St • 602-254-1799<br />
phoenixpublicmarket.com<br />
Phoenix’s public market supports the local<br />
community and offers an authentic taste of<br />
Arizona by selling products from local vendors.<br />
It holds an outpost of Royal Coffee Bar, as well<br />
as a wine bar that serves Arizona vintages, so<br />
you can sip after you shop.<br />
MILANO MUSIC CENTER<br />
38 W Main St, Mesa • 480-834-6581<br />
milanomusic.com<br />
Whether you’re looking for an English<br />
horn or an electric guitar, the self-proclaimed<br />
largest music store in Arizona either has<br />
it or can order it for you. The staff can<br />
explain how to pick music, fi nd lessons and<br />
secure insurance.<br />
CONSPIRE<br />
901 N Fifth St • 602-237-5446<br />
conspirephoenix.com<br />
This arts cooperative offers a funky<br />
assortment of fashions, arts, crafts and<br />
books from more than two dozen local<br />
artisans. Pick up a vegan cupcake from<br />
the in-store coffee shop to nosh on while<br />
you browse.<br />
GO SEE<br />
OH POOL BAR + CABANAS<br />
At Hotel Valley Ho<br />
6850 E Main St, Scottsdale • 480-248-2000<br />
hotelvalleyho.com<br />
This retro resort pool—designed to look like a<br />
martini glass—was among 15 others around<br />
the world to make a list of the “World’s Coolest<br />
Pools” as ranked by Travel + Leisure.<br />
ARIZONA POPULAR CULTURE MUSEUM<br />
5415 E High St • 602-404-0810<br />
azpopculturemuseum.com<br />
This museum strives to preserve cultural icons<br />
for future generations to understand. Take<br />
a trip down memory lane by looking at more<br />
than 10,000 comic books, Barbie dolls, movie<br />
posters and DVDs.<br />
NATIONAL COMEDY THEATRE PHOENIX<br />
1111 Longmore Rd, Mesa • 602-374-5638<br />
nctphoenix.com<br />
Talented performers duke it out in improvised<br />
comedy competitions while audience<br />
members yell out suggestions and vote on<br />
the funniest team. You don’t even need a<br />
babysitter to enjoy the fun—the shows are<br />
open to all ages.<br />
GO EAT<br />
SWEET REPUBLIC<br />
9160 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale • 480-248-6979<br />
sweetrepublic.com<br />
Helen Yung and Jan Wichayanuparp’s gourmet<br />
ice cream shop serves a delicious salted butter<br />
caramel swirl fl avor and basil lime sorbet. $<br />
SABOR CUBANO RESTAURANT<br />
2030 W Camelback Rd • 602-841-2822<br />
saborcubanorest.com<br />
Husband-and-wife duo Eduardo Carralero and<br />
Nancy Socarras dish up food from their native<br />
Cuba in this small, friendly restaurant. Try the<br />
camarones a la criolla (shrimp stew), washed<br />
down with a Cuba Libre. $$<br />
LOLA TAPAS & COFFEEBAR<br />
800 E Camelback Rd • 602-265-4519<br />
lolatapas.com<br />
Get ready to make friends with a<br />
Southwesterner: Most of the seating at this<br />
eatery is community style. If you can’t think<br />
of a conversation starter, just rave about the<br />
cured Spanish ham and cheese plate. $$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
THE WRIGLEY MANSION<br />
2501 E Telewa Tr • 602-955-4079<br />
wrigleymansionclub.com<br />
Built by chewing gum magnate William<br />
Wrigley Jr., this mansion is now a restaurant<br />
with sweeping views. Perch on the patio for a<br />
cocktail and, on Sundays, live music.<br />
DAVE’S ELECTRIC BREWPUB<br />
502 S College Ave, Tempe • 480-967-5353<br />
daveselectricbrewpub.com<br />
Across the street from ASU’s stadium, this bar<br />
is always packed with college students. It’s got<br />
a laidback vibe and tasty microbrews.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
BIOSPHERE 2<br />
111 miles southeast of Phoenix<br />
32540 S Biosphere Rd, Oracle • 520-838-6200<br />
b2science.org<br />
In the early ’90s, scientists were locked into<br />
this airtight, three-acre ecological system<br />
to conduct experiments on how the Earth<br />
functions. Today, visitors can tour the steeland-glass<br />
enclosure.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
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but there are six lakes within a 75-minute drive<br />
of Phoenix.<br />
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GO SHOP<br />
PENGUIN BOOKSHOP<br />
420 Beaver St, Sewickley • 412-741-3838<br />
penguinbookshop.com<br />
Open for nearly 80 years, this independently<br />
owned bookstore is sizeable and still doing<br />
well in the age of e-readers. It caters to<br />
bibliophiles of all ages, hosting author events<br />
for adults and storytimes for kids.<br />
NICHOLAS COFFEE COMPANY<br />
23 Market Pl • 412-261-4225<br />
nicholascoffee.com<br />
This Market Square shop is the best place to<br />
buy coffee beans and loose teas in Pittsburgh.<br />
Don’t leave without a package of Dragon<br />
Phoenix Pearls, miniature rolls of green tea<br />
made from leaves and new season bud.<br />
PAUL’S CDS<br />
4526 Liberty Ave • 412-621-3256<br />
A fi xture in town since the early ’90s, this<br />
music shop is a favorite of collectors and<br />
local musicians. The store’s staff can guide<br />
you to something you’ll like in just about any<br />
subgenre of rock, jazz or experimental music.<br />
GO SEE<br />
VESSEL STUDIO<br />
117 S 16th St • 412-889-0662<br />
vesselstudio.net<br />
This studio of local glass artist Drew Hine<br />
hosts gallery shows and open house events for<br />
art lovers. Would-be artists can also rent the<br />
studio or get lessons from Hine himself.<br />
NATIONAL AVIARY<br />
700 Arch St • 412-323-7235<br />
aviary.org<br />
Kids and adults alike stare in awe at the 600<br />
varieties of birds that inhabit this zoo, which<br />
includes a climate-controlled rainforest, a<br />
penguin area, faux wetlands, specialty bird<br />
areas and an eagle habitat.<br />
PITTSBURGH CENTER FOR THE ARTS<br />
6300 Fifth Ave • 412-361-0873<br />
pittsburgharts.org<br />
An exhibit here means big things for a Pittsburgh<br />
artist: The center is known for displaying<br />
the best up-and-coming work in all media,<br />
including fi ber art and video installations.<br />
GO EAT<br />
WAI WAI<br />
4717 Liberty Ave • 412-621-0133<br />
waiwaipgh.com<br />
This authentic spot serves Chinese dishes<br />
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like fried lemongrass wontons and dinner<br />
boxes that come with rice and an egg roll. The<br />
homestyle tofu is so good it could satisfy most<br />
meat-eaters. $<br />
PAMELA’S DINER<br />
60 21st St • 412-281-6366<br />
pamelasdiner.com<br />
The pancakes served here are well known in<br />
Pittsburgh, but have gotten national attention<br />
of late after gaining the favor of President<br />
Obama on his trips to town. The prez didn’t go<br />
for all the frippery, but you can: Order them<br />
studded with chocolate chips and stuffed with<br />
banana. $<br />
SERENDIPITY BISTRO<br />
422 Foreland St • 412-918-1496<br />
serendipity01.com<br />
A new spot in a redeveloping corner of the<br />
city’s North Side neighborhood, this American<br />
restaurant offers traditional dishes with hip<br />
twists, like manicotti with butternut squash<br />
and a pizza topped with chorizo and smoked<br />
Gouda. $$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
THE NEW AMSTERDAM<br />
4421 Butler St • 412-904-2915<br />
A medium-sized bar that hosts hip, eclectic<br />
events, this hotspot is just as likely to offer<br />
wings and a hockey game on TV as it is a fullfl<br />
edged dance party. A small menu of bar bites<br />
features renowned fi sh tacos.<br />
MITCHELL’S<br />
304 Ross St • 412-471-3663<br />
mitchells.tv<br />
Located near the courthouse and<br />
local government offi ces, Mitchell’s is a<br />
cushy, old-style bar that attracts some<br />
serious VIPs. If you listen hard enough,<br />
you’re likely to overhear some important<br />
Pittsburgh gossip.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
LAUREL CAVERNS<br />
74 miles southeast of Pittsburgh<br />
Skyline Dr, Chalk Hill • 724-438-3003<br />
laurelcaverns.com<br />
It may be sweltering outside, but in the caves<br />
here it’s always about 60 degrees—making<br />
spelunking an ideal summer day trip. The<br />
family tour takes about an hour.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
Pittsburgh resident Hugh J. Ward invented the<br />
game of Bingo in the 1920s.<br />
Portland<br />
— Andy Mulkerin — Linda Fullerton<br />
MAINE<br />
GO SHOP<br />
NOMADS<br />
100 Commercial St • 207-347-7464<br />
imanomad.com<br />
This Old Port boutique sells quality outdoor<br />
clothing and activewear for every summer<br />
New England pastime, whether it’s boating on<br />
Casco Bay or biking around Back Cove.<br />
GO SEE<br />
THE GREAT HAUL<br />
At Portland Museum of Art<br />
7 Congress Square • 207-775-6148<br />
portlandmuseum.org<br />
Continuing a summer focus on Maine artists,<br />
this huge mesh installation constructed from<br />
salvaged sheet plastic by local Anna Hepler<br />
will be placed in the museum’s entryway. July<br />
24 through Oct. 17.<br />
GO EAT<br />
EL RAYO TAQUERIA<br />
101 York St • 207-780-8226<br />
elrayotaqueria.com<br />
Cool twists on Tex-Mex here include burritos<br />
with portobello mushrooms and smoky potato<br />
fritters with chipotle dipping sauce. $$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
NOVARE RES BIER CAFE<br />
4 Canal Plaza • 207-761-2437<br />
novareresbiercafe.com<br />
With 25 brews on tap and 300 bottled<br />
selections, this bar is a favorite among<br />
Portland’s many beer fans. Raise a frosted<br />
glass to the brisk harbor breeze on the deck.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
MIGIS LODGE ON SEBAGO LAKE<br />
25 miles southeast of Portland<br />
Migis Lodge Road at Route 302,<br />
South Casco, ME • 207-655-4524<br />
migis.com<br />
This rustic, 125-acre compound on the shores<br />
of Lake Sebago will make you feel like you’re<br />
at adult camp. There are planned activities like<br />
lake cruises, waterskiing, cocktail parties and<br />
a variety of children’s programs. It’s more of<br />
a weekend (or weeklong) getaway, although<br />
you’ll feel relaxed after just 24 hours.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
Maine has 4,613 islands and ledges, including<br />
Peaks, Chebeague and Great Diamond off the<br />
Portland coast.<br />
142 Free Street<br />
Portland, Maine<br />
207-828-1234<br />
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Raleigh/Durham<br />
NORTH CAROLINA<br />
— Margot Carmichael Lester<br />
GO SHOP<br />
RED WINDOW<br />
400 W Rosemary St, Chapel Hill<br />
919-636-4563<br />
redwindow.net<br />
Inspired by a similar store run by her mother,<br />
Elizabeth Edwards (yes, that one) opened<br />
this housewares store featuring shabby-chic<br />
furniture and whimsical accessories.<br />
TAZ’S #5 WINE AND GIFTS<br />
17 E Martin St, Raleigh • 919-838-9440<br />
This upscale corner store features a dizzying<br />
selection of wine and beer, plus fi ne tobacco<br />
and cigars. The greeting cards and small items<br />
make it a great place to pick up a last-minute<br />
hostess gift, too.<br />
UNIQUITIES<br />
1000-1A W Main St, Durham • 919-688-2580<br />
uniquities.com<br />
If you’re looking for designer duds at inexpensive<br />
prices, watch for trunk sales at this store.<br />
It sells season-by-season attire by Citizens for<br />
Humanity, BCBG and Marc Jacobs, and cleans<br />
out its inventory after every rotation by offering<br />
amazing items at half price (or even less).<br />
GO SEE<br />
DOWN HOME: JEWISH LIFE<br />
IN NORTH CAROLINA<br />
At North Carolina Museum of History<br />
5 E Edenton St, Raleigh • 919-807-7900<br />
ncmuseumofhistory.org<br />
Learn how Jewish residents of North Carolina<br />
have been blending their religious and cultural<br />
traditions with the ways of the South for more<br />
than four centuries. The exhibit will include<br />
antique housewares, religious items and<br />
photographs from the early 1900s.<br />
BIG BOSS BREWERY TOUR<br />
1249 Wicker Dr, Ste A, Raleigh • 919-834-0045<br />
bigbossbrewing.com<br />
You’ll spend 45 minutes learning how beer is<br />
made on a free behind-the-scenes tour of this<br />
brewpub (which take place the second Saturday<br />
of each month). Then, it’s time for the best<br />
part: Samples, which are just $1 each. July 10.<br />
LAURA BOOSINGER & JOSH GOFORTH<br />
318 Blackwell St, Durham • 919-433-1566<br />
americantobaccocampus.com<br />
This installment of WUNC-FM’s Music on the<br />
Lawn series features traditional singing from<br />
the Appalachian and Blue Ridge Mountains,<br />
with backup music from multi-instrumentalist<br />
Josh Goforth and his band. Bring a blanket or<br />
chair. July 30.<br />
GO EAT<br />
ONLY BURGER<br />
Durham • Twitter handle: onlyburger<br />
durhamcatering.com/onlyburger<br />
Check the website or Twitter to fi nd this burger<br />
bus. The menu changes daily, but the baconand-blue<br />
cheese burger with red onion jam is a<br />
local favorite. $<br />
SPIZE CAFE<br />
121 Fayetteville St, Raleigh • 919.828.5000<br />
spizecafe.com<br />
The menu at this eco-friendly, pan-Asian café<br />
features dishes from Thailand, Vietnam and<br />
Korea, and the sustainable theme extends to<br />
the décor and recyclable utensils. $$<br />
ASHTEN’S RESTAURANT & PUB<br />
140 E New Hampshire Ave, Southern Pines<br />
910-246-3510<br />
ashtens.com<br />
This cute bistro tucked just off Broad Street<br />
features savory asparagus “strudel” and yellow<br />
fi n tuna over sesame rice noodle salad. $$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
SOLAS<br />
419 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh • 919-755-0755<br />
solasraleigh.com<br />
No time to visit Miami this summer? Go to<br />
Raleigh’s new answer to the South Beach<br />
party scene. This superclub-style spot features<br />
a glass dance fl oor overlooking the restaurant<br />
below and rooftop bar where you can rent a<br />
cabana for a private party.<br />
TALULLAS<br />
456 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill • 919-933-1177<br />
talullas.com<br />
At this mellow bar, you can kick back with<br />
live late-night jazz every Tuesday, and dance<br />
during the Friday and Saturday night lounge<br />
parties. Themes vary weekly.<br />
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CAROLINA BEACH<br />
156 miles southeast of Raleigh-Durham<br />
Wilmington, NC • no phone<br />
carolinabeachgetaway.com<br />
Take in the ocean views from high atop the<br />
Ferris wheel, or rent a surrey and pedal down<br />
the boardwalk at this landmark vacation spot.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse on North Carolina’s<br />
Outer Banks is the largest lighthouse in the<br />
country to be moved due to erosion problems.<br />
Richmond<br />
VIRGINIA<br />
— Christina Couch<br />
GO SHOP<br />
17TH STREET FARMER’S MARKET<br />
17th and Main St • 804-646-0477<br />
17thstreetfarmersmarket.com<br />
The produce is the primary focus of this<br />
weekend market, but there’s also art, clothing<br />
and homemade body lotions to check out.<br />
It has a bohemian vibe, so look for jewelry,<br />
shawls and West African dresses, too.<br />
LEO BURKE FURNITURE<br />
3108 W Cary St • 804-358-5773<br />
leoburke.com<br />
There’s a reason this place was voted “Best<br />
Furniture Store” six times by Richmond<br />
Magazine. Pieces range from 18th-century<br />
reproduction chairs to modern side tables, and<br />
most items are heavily discounted.<br />
RUTH AND OLLIE’S<br />
3445 W Cary St • 804-288-3360<br />
shopruthandollie.com<br />
At this home store, shoppers can fi nd<br />
whimsical accents (a golden piggy bank with<br />
wings, teapots that look like elephants).<br />
The items often lend the perfect touch<br />
of irreverance to an otherwise perfectly<br />
outfi tted house.<br />
GO SEE<br />
HANOVER TOMATO FESTIVAL<br />
At Pole Green Park • 8996 Pole Green Park<br />
Lane, Mechanicsville • 804-779-7984<br />
hanovertomatofestival.com<br />
Bluegrass music, child pageants and a<br />
staggering number of tomatoes will be the<br />
highlights at this homage to the fruit most<br />
often mistaken for a vegetable. Local foodies<br />
will prepare their best recipes to compete for<br />
prizes. July 10.<br />
RICHMOND METRO ZOO<br />
8300 Beaver Bridge Rd, Moseley<br />
804-739-5666<br />
metrorichmondzoo.com<br />
Little ones can hang out with Penelope the<br />
zebra and hand-feed giraffes at the city’s zoo.<br />
To get the best view of the park, check out<br />
the Safari Sky Ride, which takes guests on an<br />
aerial tour of the grounds.<br />
WOODLAND VINEYARD<br />
15501 Genito Rd, Midlothian • 804-739-2774<br />
woodlandvineyard.com<br />
One of the few family-owned vineyards in<br />
town, this small winery offers tastings and<br />
tours. Visitors can sample the vintages from<br />
1pm to 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays or by<br />
appointment during the week.<br />
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HOMEMADES BY SUZANNE<br />
10 E Franklin St • 804-775-2323<br />
homemadesbysuzanne.com<br />
There’s a reason this bakeshop has been around<br />
since 1983: It specializes in jumbo cookies and<br />
freshly baked pies that bring locals in droves. $<br />
BAMBOO CAFÈ<br />
1 S Mulberry St • 804-353-1609<br />
Famous locally for its roast beef au jus<br />
sandwich, this quaint sandwich shop offers<br />
late-night fare long after most restaurants have<br />
closed. You can satisfy your craving for a juicy<br />
burger and a cold beer until 2am. $$<br />
EURASIA CAFÈ AND WINE BAR<br />
1308 Gaskins Rd • 804-740-2525<br />
eurasiarich.com<br />
Exploring the Richmond’s outskirts pays off<br />
for those who can fi nd this gourmet hotspot.<br />
Buried in a retail center, the place offers an<br />
excellent selection of wines and crave-worthy<br />
Maine lobster mac and cheese. $$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
STOOL PIGEONS COOP AND GRILL<br />
115 S 15th St • 804-344-4490<br />
stoolpigeons.biz<br />
This neighborhood bar doesn’t try to impress<br />
people with fancy bottle service or velvet<br />
ropes, but it does offer nice drink specials.<br />
With a super casual dress code and a 60-foot<br />
bar, it makes for a relaxing night out.<br />
STRAWBERRY STREET CAFÈ<br />
421 N Strawberry St • 804-353-6860<br />
strawberrystreetcafe.com<br />
One of the fi rst wine bars in Richmond, this<br />
dark spot decorated with antique mirrors still<br />
boasts a robust wine list, with new fi nds and<br />
old favorites priced at $28 or less per bottle.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
SKYDIVE VIRGINIA<br />
57 miles northwest of Richmond<br />
485 Jefferson Hwy, Louisa • 540-941-8085<br />
skydive-virginia.com<br />
Get your adrenaline pumping by taking a<br />
tandem jump from a plane with an experienced<br />
instructor. All divers are welcome to purchase<br />
a video of their experience at the end.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
The Nuremberg Trials Courtroom at the<br />
Virginia Holocaust Museum is the only existing<br />
replica of the famous courtroom.<br />
GO MAGAZINE JULY <strong>2010</strong><br />
Rochester<br />
NEW YORK<br />
GO SHOP<br />
ECO-CHIC BOUTIQUE<br />
At New Leaf Spa • 36 N Main St at Schoen<br />
Place, Pittsford • 585-248-9181<br />
mynewleafspa.com<br />
Operating on the principle that what goes<br />
on your skin should be as natural and healthy<br />
as what goes in your mouth, this shop sells<br />
organic, non-toxic and largely vegan cleansers,<br />
lotions and makeup. Some of the lines,<br />
such as Lavender Moon and Norabloom, are<br />
made locally.<br />
GO SEE<br />
BAYCREEK PADDLING CENTER<br />
1099 Empire Blvd • 585-288-2830<br />
baycreek.com<br />
Rent a kayak or canoe and head out onto the<br />
water to get a boat’s-eye view of Irondequoit<br />
Bay’s sandy cliffs and the bird life in the<br />
connected creek’s quiet marshes.<br />
GO EAT<br />
PIER 45 AT THE PORT<br />
1000 N River St • 585-865-4500<br />
pier45attheport.com<br />
Expansive water views and delicious seasonal<br />
food (bourbon-glazed salmon, personal<br />
pizzas) make this restaurant popular during<br />
cooler summer evenings. $$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
TILT NIGHTCLUB & ULTRALOUNGE<br />
444 Central Ave • 585-232-8440<br />
tiltrochester.com<br />
Hipsters, scenesters, nerds and jocks—all<br />
kinds of people are welcome at this club<br />
as long as they love to dance. The outdoor<br />
courtyard gets packed on warm nights.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
BASEBALL HALL OF FAME<br />
179 miles east of Rochester<br />
25 Main St, Cooperstown • 425-563-3263<br />
community.baseballhall.org<br />
Even if Babe Ruth’s bat isn’t your personal holy<br />
grail, this place is worth a visit for exhibits<br />
on Latin American baseball and the history of<br />
America’s pastime.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
Rochester’s Park Avenue kinks at Vick Park A<br />
and B to follow the bend of a long-vanished<br />
horse-racing track that was laid out by the<br />
noted horseman Joseph Hall in 1856.<br />
St. Louis<br />
MISSOURI<br />
— Elizabeth Forbes — Kevin Mitchell<br />
GO SHOP<br />
SOULARD FARMER’S MARKET<br />
730 Carroll St • 314-622-4180<br />
soulardmarket.com<br />
The oldest farmers market west of the<br />
Mississippi is full of fresh vegetables, spices,<br />
meats, cheeses and premade foods. You can<br />
even buy live chickens—but don’t try to fl y<br />
home with them.<br />
MARY JANE’S<br />
387 N Euclid Ave • 314-367-8867<br />
maryjanesshoes.com<br />
According to this store’s motto, it stocks<br />
“everything we girls love,” and judging by the<br />
display window, it’s true. The classy clothes,<br />
shoes and accessories are all handmade by<br />
local artists and indie designers.<br />
ROMANTIQUE JEWELERS<br />
3430C McKelvey Rd, Bridgeton<br />
314-291-0048<br />
stldiamonds.com<br />
Celebrating its 30th year, this high-quality<br />
jewelry store sells cut diamonds, black pearl<br />
accessories and set precious stones.<br />
GO SEE<br />
MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN’S<br />
DINOQUEST <strong>2010</strong><br />
4344 Shaw Blvd • 314-577-5100<br />
mobot.org<br />
If spending time with a toothy Tyrannosaurus<br />
rex is your idea of a good time, visit this garden<br />
exhibit featuring a dozen giant dinosaurs<br />
and reptiles from the Cretaceous, Jurassic,<br />
Triassic and Permian periods.<br />
PLANET WALK<br />
6177–6691 Delmar Loop • no phone<br />
loopplanetwalk.com<br />
This permanent installation consists of nine<br />
stations—one for each planet plus the sun<br />
(sorry Pluto)—positioned in front of restaurants,<br />
apartments and businesses on Delmar<br />
Street. The distances between stations are<br />
proportional to the actual solar system, but at<br />
a walkable total of 2,880 feet.<br />
JAMES S. MCDONNELL PLANETARIUM<br />
5050 Oakland Ave • 314-289-4424<br />
slsc.org<br />
One of the nation’s leading space education<br />
facilities, this planetarium houses the Boeing<br />
Space Station, which encompasses two<br />
levels of exhibits about the future of space<br />
travel, and the Orthwein StarBay, which<br />
allows visitors to pretend they live on the<br />
International Space Station.
GO EAT<br />
SEAMUS MCDANIEL’S<br />
1208 Tamm Ave • 314-645-6337<br />
seamusmcdaniels.net<br />
This beloved tavern recently received the<br />
“best burger in town” nod from AOL.com for<br />
its 10-ounce, fl ame-grilled version. Visitors in<br />
search of lighter fare might try the pasta marinara<br />
or the barbecue chicken sandwich. $$<br />
KING AND I<br />
3157 S Grand Ave • 314-771-1777<br />
thaispicy.com<br />
Seafood in spicy sauce is the specialty at this<br />
traditional Thai restaurant. Try the Thai-Italian<br />
fusion ravioli (chicken ravioli with potatoes<br />
and yellow curry) and fi ery curry scallops. $$<br />
LORUSSO’S CUCINA<br />
3121 Watson Rd • 314-647-6222<br />
lorussos.com<br />
Local foodies peg this spot as their favorite Italian<br />
restaurant in a city known for good Italian<br />
food. It’s no wonder: The portabella pasta is<br />
always delicious, the wine is reasonably priced<br />
and a pianist entertains on weekends. $$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
WAY OUT CLUB<br />
2525 S Jefferson Ave • 314-664-7638<br />
This retro nightspot is a great place to hear<br />
up-and-coming punk, rockabilly, garage and<br />
alternative country bands. The funky ambience<br />
draws a diverse crowd, and attractive beer<br />
prices keep patrons packed in until close.<br />
THE FAMOUS BAR<br />
5213 Chippewa St • 314-832-2211<br />
thefamousbar.com<br />
This bar has a comfortable, not-too-divey<br />
vibe, a great selection of booze and enough<br />
street cred to back up its name. It won “best<br />
martini” from local weekly The Riverfront<br />
Times in 2009.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
AUGUSTA, MO<br />
37 miles southwest of St. Louis<br />
augusta-missouri.com<br />
Located on the windswept bluffs of the Missouri<br />
River valley, this quaint village offers<br />
a bicycle path, specialty shops, restaurants,<br />
bed-and-breakfasts and bakeries.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
The 630-foot-tall Gateway Arch is the tallest<br />
national monument in the US.<br />
San Antonio<br />
TEXAS<br />
— Melanie Young<br />
GO SHOP<br />
AMERICAN VINTAGE COMPANY<br />
7700 Broadway St • 210-832-0700<br />
americanvintagecompany.com<br />
Stylish weekend bags, vintage dresses and<br />
clothing from hip, new designers are are all<br />
sold at this boutique. Best of all, they’re all<br />
priced just right. (Flapper heels go for $24.99.)<br />
GARCIA ART GLASS<br />
715 S Alamo St • 210-354-4681<br />
garciaartglass.com<br />
Watch the mesmerizing work of Gini Garcia<br />
and her team as they hand-blow glass lights,<br />
sculptures and wall art at this studio. Pick up a<br />
few pieces and outfi t your home to look like a<br />
Dale Chihuly exhibit.<br />
LUCCHESE BOOT COMPANY<br />
255 E Basse Rd • 800-548-9755<br />
lucchese.com<br />
Join former British Prime Minister Tony Blair<br />
and a number of movie stars by donning<br />
cowboy boots from this luxury footwear<br />
company, which has been open since Italian<br />
immigrant Sam Lucchese started making boots<br />
for the US cavalry in 1883.<br />
GO SEE<br />
SAN ANTONIO MUSEUM OF ART<br />
200 W Jones Ave • 210-978-8100<br />
samuseum.org<br />
After taking a stroll down the River Walk’s new<br />
Museum Reach segment, which features 11<br />
public art projects, visit this museum to view<br />
Western antiquities, Oceanic artifacts, Latin-<br />
American folk art collections and a current<br />
exhibit on psychedelic Op Art from the ’60s.<br />
SPANISH GOVERNOR’S PALACE<br />
105 Military Plaza • 210-224-0601<br />
spanishgovernorspalace.org<br />
Escape the summer heat inside the cool stucco<br />
walls of this Spanish colonial residence, which<br />
once housed a Spanish commandant. The<br />
National Historic Landmark has been called<br />
“the most beautiful building in San Antonio”<br />
by the National Geographic Society.<br />
MAIN PLAZA<br />
115 Main Ave • 210-225-9800<br />
mainplaza.org<br />
There’s always something happening at<br />
this newly renovated plaza, which has fi ve<br />
interactive fountains and hosts live music<br />
throughout the year (including jazz, rock,<br />
blues, world and mariachi music). A farmers<br />
market with cooking demos rounds out<br />
the attractions.<br />
GO EAT<br />
EL RAFAS CAFÉ<br />
1535 W Hildebrand Ave • 210-733-5476<br />
Because locals love the Tex-Mex breakfasts<br />
and lunches sold here, this café is almost<br />
always packed. Order the chilaquiles (fried tortilla<br />
strips, American cheese and fried egg). $<br />
LILY’S COOKIES<br />
2716 McCullough Ave • 210-832-0886<br />
lilyscookies.com<br />
Buttery lavender shortbread cookies made<br />
with lavender buds from Blanco, TX, make<br />
great gifts for friends back home. $$<br />
COCO CHOCOLATE LOUNGE & BISTRO<br />
18402 Hwy 281 N • 210-491-4480<br />
sa-coco.com<br />
People who believe that you should eat<br />
dessert fi rst will be in heaven at this cocoacentric<br />
bistro. Dishes include a dark chocolateand-orange<br />
souffl e. $$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
OLMOS BHARMACY<br />
3902 McCullough Ave • 210-822-1188<br />
olmosbharmacy.com<br />
A neon clock at this pharmacy-turned-bar<br />
glows over bands playing jazz, blues, classic<br />
rock and Celtic music. The owners rarely<br />
charge a cover, and there’s hearty home cooking<br />
in case you need late-night sustenance.<br />
AZUCA<br />
713 S Alamo St • 210-225-5550<br />
azuca.net<br />
If you visit this restaurant and bar on a Friday<br />
night, you can dine on “Nuevo Latino” cuisine,<br />
then salsa to La Orquesta Tropicante and sip<br />
authentic mojitos and Pisco sours.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
GUADALUPE RIVER STATE PARK<br />
32 miles north of San Antonio • 3350 Park Rd<br />
31, Spring Branch • 830-438-2656<br />
tpwd.state.tx.us<br />
Floating down the chilly Guadalupe River on a<br />
rented inner tube, you’ll pass miles of Texas’<br />
picturesque Hill Country, elaborate riverfront<br />
homes and families playing on grassy hills.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
To celebrate peace with the Apaches in 1745,<br />
San Antonio offi cials joined hands with Native<br />
American chiefs and danced around a hole<br />
in Main Plaza, where they buried arrows, a<br />
lance… and a hatchet.<br />
JULY <strong>2010</strong> GO MAGAZINE<br />
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152<br />
San Diego<br />
CALIFORNIA<br />
GO SHOP<br />
MADISON GALLERY<br />
1020 Prospect St, La Jolla • 858-459-0836<br />
madisongalleries.com<br />
Art lovers won’t want to miss this gallery,<br />
which is one of the hottest places to shop<br />
for modern and contemporary paintings,<br />
sculptures and mixed media art.<br />
GO SEE<br />
HEROES: MORTALS AND MYTHS<br />
IN ANCIENT GREECE<br />
At San Diego Museum of Art<br />
1450 El Prado, Balboa Park • 619-232-7931<br />
sdmart.org<br />
Thousands of years after their conception, the<br />
stories of the Greek heroes still attract modern<br />
audiences. In celebration of classic mythology,<br />
this exhibition features more than 100 Greek<br />
statues, reliefs, painted vases, coins and<br />
carved gemstones. Through Sept. 5.<br />
GO EAT<br />
BANBU SUSHI BAR & GRILL<br />
8555 Fletcher Pkwy, La Mesa • 619-589-0071<br />
banbusushibarandgrill.com<br />
At a circular sushi bar, expert chefs fuse the<br />
traditional and the contemporary in creations<br />
like lemon cilantro rolls and shitaki mushrooms<br />
stuffed with spicy tuna and crab. $$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
FLUXX<br />
500 Fourth Ave • 619-232-8100<br />
fl uxxsd.com<br />
This new nightclub in the Gaslamp Quarter<br />
features state-of-the-art lighting, multi-genre<br />
music and décor that changes monthly.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
SAN CLEMENTE STATE BEACH<br />
58 miles northwest of San Diego<br />
parks.ca.gov<br />
This mile-long, cliff-bordered beach has long<br />
been a popular summer destination. Adjacent<br />
to the tranquil seaside community of San<br />
Clemente, it has a renowned surf spot, known<br />
as Trestles, and an in-demand campground<br />
that often fi lls up months in advance.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
In the classic fi lm Citizen Kane, several of the<br />
Spanish architecture buildings featured in the<br />
“News on the March” newsreel were actually<br />
located in San Diego’s Balboa Park.<br />
GO MAGAZINE JULY <strong>2010</strong><br />
San Francisco<br />
CALIFORNIA<br />
— Wendy Lemlin — Josh Krist<br />
GO SHOP<br />
MERCH<br />
629 Haight St • 415-503-1522<br />
This new addition to Lower Haight’s row of<br />
hip boutiques stocks clothes for men, women<br />
and kids, including the business casual Prairie<br />
Underground line, everyday styles from Joe’s<br />
Jeans and sweet perfume from Kai Fragrance.<br />
SEVENTH HEART<br />
1592 Market St • 415-431-1755<br />
theseventhheart.com<br />
Nominated for the <strong>2010</strong> Best of Baylist Urban<br />
Apparel Award, this shop sells men’s and<br />
women’s clothing lines that are enormously<br />
popular among San Francisco’s young and hip<br />
set. Check out the selection of rock band and<br />
specialty T-shirts.<br />
THE LOVE OF GANESHA<br />
1310 Haight St • 415-863-0999<br />
Skip the schlocky tourist shops around Haight-<br />
Ashbury and visit this shop instead. The oldest<br />
purveyor of groovy batik shirts and Indian<br />
décor in the area, it’s got a legitimate hippie<br />
vibe, with fl oor cushions and a meditation<br />
room for contemplating your existence.<br />
GO SEE<br />
FORT POINT<br />
At The Presidio<br />
Long Ave and Marine Dr • 415-556-1693<br />
nps.gov/fopo<br />
Tucked nearly underneath the Golden Gate<br />
Bridge at the end of Presidio Park, this historic<br />
fort was built to guard San Francisco Bay. Try<br />
to catch a guided tour when you visit; the fort<br />
is open Friday through Sunday.<br />
CHESTNUT STREET<br />
Between Fillmore and Divisadero • no phone<br />
chestnutshop.com<br />
This stretch of Chestnut is synonymous with<br />
trendy boutiques, casual restaurants and coffeehouses.<br />
For a perfect afternoon, satisfy your<br />
sweet tooth at All Star Donuts, browse through<br />
cards and trinkets at Bluebird Gifts and buy a<br />
bouquet for your sweetheart at Flori Flowers.<br />
RANDALL MUSEUM<br />
199 Museum Way • 415-554-9600<br />
randallmuseum.org<br />
This children’s museum is great for kids of all<br />
ages, with exhibits for bigger tykes and a Tree<br />
House for toddlers. Located on a big hill in the<br />
middle of the city, it has great views, plus a<br />
petting zoo and an earthquake room, in which<br />
you can make your own quake by jumping up<br />
and down on the fl oor.<br />
GO EAT<br />
SAIGON SANDWICH<br />
560 Larkin St • 415-474-5698<br />
This may be the most popular Vietnamese<br />
sandwich shop in the city. Juicy bahn mi<br />
sandwiches are packed full of roast pork and<br />
pickled carrots. $<br />
RADIUS<br />
1123 Folsom St • 415-525-3676<br />
radiussf.com<br />
This SoMa bistro only uses local ingredients to<br />
construct French-American fusion cuisine, like<br />
an almond butter-and-jam sandwich and a half<br />
fried chicken with homemade pickles. $$<br />
FLEUR DE LYS<br />
777 Sutter St • 415-673-7779<br />
fl eurdelyssf.com<br />
For a special dinner, this place can’t be beat.<br />
Celebrity chef Hubert Keller excels at fi sh, but<br />
the veal sweetbreads with morel mushrooms<br />
and the white and green asparagus salad are<br />
worth a taste. $$$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
UPTOWN<br />
200 Capp St • 415-861-8231<br />
It doesn’t get much more basic than this Mission<br />
mainstay: Imagine if a guy who works on<br />
cars in his front yard opened up his living room<br />
to anyone willing to sit on his sofa and have a<br />
drink. That’s about what you’ll fi nd here.<br />
DADA GALLERY AND BAR<br />
86 Second St • 415-357-1367<br />
dadasf.com<br />
An after-work spot favored by the many<br />
technorati who work where the Financial<br />
District meets SoMa, this place is a little<br />
upscale (chandeliers, guys in suits) and a little<br />
downscale (plain barstools, draft beer) at the<br />
same time.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
NAPA, CA<br />
60 miles north of San Francisco<br />
cityofnapa.org<br />
To explore wine country without having to<br />
worry about driving, make reservations for the<br />
wine train that starts in the city of Napa and<br />
chugs through the vine-covered hills.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
Of the people staying overnight in San<br />
Francisco hotels, 17.5% are on their fi rst visit<br />
to the city.<br />
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San Juan<br />
PUERTO RICO<br />
— Joanne Curcio Quiñones<br />
GO SHOP<br />
MIMA JEWELRY<br />
654 Fernandez Juncos Ave, Santurce<br />
787-764-6804<br />
mimapr.com<br />
Pick up a piece of island-inspired jewelry by<br />
Puerto Rican designer Marimerce Santiago<br />
and you’ll have something in common with<br />
celebrities like Beyonce and Mick Jagger. The<br />
renowned designer’s signature trinkets<br />
were also featured in a recent issue of O, The<br />
Oprah Magazine.<br />
CLUBMAN<br />
1351 Ashford Ave, Condado • 787-722-1867<br />
clubmanpr.com<br />
This classy boutique is well-known for its<br />
selection of handsome linen guayaberas<br />
(Mexican wedding shirts), a wardrobe staple of<br />
well-dressed Latin American men.<br />
VELAUNO<br />
2430 Calle Loiza, Puntas las Marias<br />
787-728-8716<br />
velauno.com<br />
At fi rst glance, this place seems like an ordinary<br />
surf shop, but among its top-of-the-line<br />
kiteboards, surfboards and stand-up paddleboards<br />
are waterproof, padded beach bags<br />
and adorable sun-proof shirts for the kids.<br />
GO SEE<br />
SAN JUAN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE<br />
501 Norzagaray St • 787-729-6960<br />
nps.gov/saju<br />
Consisting of two massive ancient forts and<br />
one smaller bastion, as well as the ancient<br />
walls that embrace the Old City, this Unesco<br />
World Heritage Site was constructed back in<br />
the 15th century. You can take a guided tour of<br />
the fortifi cations or explore them on your own;<br />
either way, be sure to wear comfortable shoes.<br />
MUSEUM OF HISTORY,<br />
ANTHROPOLOGY AND ART<br />
At University of Puerto Rico, Avenida Ponce de<br />
Leon • 787-764-0000<br />
It may be small and unassuming, but<br />
this university campus-based museum’s<br />
collections include some of the island’s most<br />
important works of art, including 19th-century<br />
paintings and pre-Columbian artifacts.<br />
SALSA SUNDAYS<br />
Paseo La Princesa Boardwalk, Old San Juan<br />
212-586-6262<br />
Every Sunday from 3:30pm to 5pm, a scenic<br />
stroll along the picturesque harbor leads to<br />
the sizzling, sultry sounds of live salsa.<br />
• Great Snorkeling<br />
• Glass Bottom<br />
• Water Slide<br />
GO EAT<br />
LA BOMBONERA<br />
259 Calle San Francisco, Old San Juan<br />
787-722-0658<br />
To say this bakery and café is a landmark in<br />
Old San Juan is an understatement: For more<br />
than a century, it has drawn daily crowds for<br />
its famous Spanish pastries, such as quesitos<br />
(cheese-fi lled twists). $<br />
FLERIA GREEK CAFÉ<br />
1754 Calle Loiza, Santurce • 787-268-0010<br />
It may be small, but this eclectic, artsy<br />
Mediterranean bistro is big on fresh, bold<br />
fl avors. The moussaka and tender lamb taste<br />
as good as some sold in Athens itself. $$<br />
BISTRO DE PARIS<br />
310 Ave de Diego, Santurce • 787-721-8925<br />
bistrodeparispr.com<br />
Forget about counting calories in this popular<br />
French café and bistro and splurge on the<br />
garlic butter escargot, steak au poivre,<br />
potatoes au gratin and apple tart tatin. $$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
COLADAS<br />
Verdanza Hotel, 8020 Tartak St, Isla Verde<br />
787-253-9000<br />
verdanzahotel.com<br />
Start your night here with a heaping helping of<br />
criollo cuisine, then relax with a parcha colada<br />
(a frozen passion fruit colada) and watch this<br />
tropical eatery transform itself into one of the<br />
hippest nightspots on the Isla Verde strip.<br />
THE LATIN ROOTS<br />
At Galeria Paseo Portuario, Recinto Sur St,<br />
Old San Juan • 787-977-1887<br />
thelatinroots.com<br />
No matter the day of the week, there is sure<br />
to be a crowd dancing to the salsa that pulses<br />
throughout this ballroom-sized nightspot.<br />
GO DAY TRIPPING<br />
XXI CENTRAL AMERICAN<br />
& CARIBBEAN GAMES<br />
104 miles southwest of San Juan<br />
mayaguez<strong>2010</strong>.com<br />
This month, all eyes will be on Mayaguez as<br />
the host city of Latin America’s equivalent of<br />
the Summer Olympics. July 17 through Aug. 1.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
In Puerto Rico, distance is measured in<br />
kilometers, yet speed is measured in miles<br />
per hour.<br />
Exciting<br />
Day Trip Excursions!<br />
Sarasota/Bradenton<br />
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...to Culebra or Vieques Bio Bay<br />
on our high speed catamarans!<br />
East Island Excursions: Toll Free: 877-WE-R-4-FUN I PH: 787-860-3434 • 787-409-2485 I www.eastwindcats.com<br />
— Brian Ries<br />
GO SHOP<br />
ENVIE<br />
1411 First St, Sarasota • 941-366-7027<br />
enviehomedecor.com<br />
With a tagline like “eclecticism rules,” you can<br />
expect that this isn’t an ordinary matchingtable-and-chairs<br />
home décor shop. In addition<br />
to furniture and sculpture, you’ll fi nd fl oor<br />
lamps designed by European artists.<br />
MADEBY<br />
734 Central Ave, Sarasota • 941-822-0442<br />
Sarasota is home to the world-class Ringling<br />
College of Art and Design, but until this store<br />
opened the students rarely had an outlet to<br />
sell their creations. Now you can purchase<br />
paintings, prints and crafts made by the upand-coming<br />
artists.<br />
ELYSIAN FIELDS<br />
1273 S Tamiami Tr, Sarasota • 941-361-3006<br />
elysianfi eldsonline.com<br />
It’s diffi cult to pigeonhole this gift store,<br />
where you can shop for yoga gear and beautiful<br />
cards, get your palm read, buy books on<br />
spirituality and listen to the latest sitar music<br />
from India.<br />
GO SEE<br />
KEY SAILING<br />
2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota • 941-346-7245<br />
siestakeysailing.com<br />
Owners Tim and Janet Solomon have sailed the<br />
Sarasota waterways for decades. They’ll let<br />
you and your friends join them on their 41-foot<br />
sailboat for a two-hour sunset cruise into the<br />
Gulf of Mexico or a day exploring the natural<br />
beauty of Sarasota’s barrier islands.<br />
ASOLO REPERTORY THEATRE<br />
5555 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota • 941-351-9010<br />
asolo.org<br />
Originally housed solely in a restored 18thcentury<br />
theater moved from Asolo, Italy, to<br />
Sarasota in the 1950s, the Asolo Rep now also<br />
has a large modern performing arts complex.<br />
It hosts professional productions as well as<br />
avant-garde works performed by resident MFA<br />
students from Florida State University.<br />
CASPERSEN BEACH<br />
4100 Harbor Dr, Venice • no phone<br />
scgov.net<br />
Easily the largest—and most unspoiled—<br />
beach in the area, this is one of the best<br />
places in the world to fi nd shark’s teeth. The<br />
rolling dunes and spectacular natural vistas<br />
make it fi ne for the usual sand and sun fun<br />
as well.<br />
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GO EAT<br />
OWEN’S FISH CAMP<br />
516 Burns Ln, Sarasota • 941-951-6936<br />
owensfi shcamp.com<br />
This seafood shack has a quaint maritime vibe<br />
that’s fun without being kitschy. Order the Low<br />
Country boil for two, which comes with shellfi<br />
sh, andouille sausage, potatoes and corn. $$<br />
TANGO STEAKHOUSE AND SUSHI BAR<br />
326 John Ringling Blvd, Sarasota<br />
941-554-4916<br />
tangosteakandsushi.com<br />
Big slabs of beef seared and served with<br />
garlicky chimichurri satisfy hearty appetites,<br />
while slender rolls of rice and fi sh are good for<br />
those in the mood for lighter fare. $$$<br />
THE SIGN OF THE MERMAID<br />
9707 Gulf Dr, Anna Maria Island<br />
941-778-9399<br />
signofthemermaidonline.com<br />
In a converted island bungalow from 1912, this<br />
restaurant serves a crafty blend of Floridian<br />
and European cuisine, such as orange blossom<br />
baked brie with Florida honey. $$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
URBAN REEF<br />
1888 Main St, Sarasota • 941-365-3722<br />
urbanreefsrq.com<br />
Downstairs, this restaurant serves Floribbean<br />
fare, but upstairs, people let loose. Join the<br />
rocking karaoke scene or dance to live music<br />
on the deck.<br />
MR. BEERY’S<br />
2645 Mall Dr, Sarasota • 941-343-2854<br />
mrbeeryssrq.com<br />
Given the name, it’s no surprise that this bar<br />
specializes in a wide range of American craft<br />
brews and imported ales. The two-dozen<br />
drafts and 30 bottles change regularly.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
BOK TOWER GARDENS<br />
101 miles northeast of Sarasota<br />
1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales • 863-676-1408<br />
boktower.org<br />
Created in the 1920s by Pulitzer Prize-winning<br />
author Edward Bok, this garden is home to<br />
more than 100 species of birds.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
In the ’50s, the US Army Corps of Engineers<br />
dug tunnels around Lido Key to mix salt and<br />
fresh water to discourage mosquito breeding.<br />
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Seattle<br />
WASHINGTON<br />
— Adem Tepedelen<br />
GO SHOP<br />
FLORA AND HENRI<br />
CHILDREN’S CLOTHIER<br />
919 E Pine St • 206-325-5520<br />
fl orahenri.com<br />
This kids’ boutique now sells clothes—and linens,<br />
soaps and cosmetics—for moms as well<br />
as their little ones. Many of the garments are<br />
made by a supplier that supports abandoned<br />
women and children in Madagascar.<br />
GO SEE<br />
SEAFAIR: SEATTLE’S<br />
SUMMER CELEBRATION<br />
Multiple locations • 206-728-0123<br />
seafair.com<br />
During this two-month event, Seattle<br />
celebrates the water that surrounds it with a<br />
milk carton derby (July 10), torchlight parade<br />
(July 31), hydroplane race (Aug. 6-8) and air<br />
show (Aug. 6-8).<br />
GO EAT<br />
THE PINK DOOR<br />
1919 Post Alley • 206-443-3241<br />
thepinkdoor.net<br />
A hidden garden patio with a spectacular<br />
view of the Puget Sound makes this a perfect<br />
summer dining spot. Homey Italian-American<br />
cuisine—like a spicy, rustic cioppino with mussels,<br />
clams and calamari—seals the deal. $$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
9 MILLION IN UNMARKED BILLS<br />
3507 N Fremont Pl • 206-632-0880<br />
9m-unmarked.com<br />
The old Triangle Lounge, once a prominent<br />
neighborhood landmark, has been reinvented<br />
as an old-school gangster joint. The cocktails<br />
are named after legendary criminals and the DJ<br />
spins classic funk and soul on Saturdays.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
PACIFIC CREST TRAIL<br />
61 miles east of Seattle<br />
pcta.org<br />
Snoqualmie Pass Ski Resort—easily accessible<br />
off Interstate 90—provides an entrance to this<br />
wildfl ower-covered, 2,650-mile National Scenic<br />
Trail that runs from Mexico to Canada.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
The Lunar Rover, the vehicle driven by<br />
astronauts on the moon, was partially made in<br />
Washington by Boeing and cost $38 million.<br />
Tampa<br />
FLORIDA<br />
— Susan Barnes<br />
GO SHOP<br />
OLDSMAR FLEA MARKET<br />
Hillsborough Avenue and N Racetrack Road,<br />
Oldsmar • 813-855-5306<br />
oldsmarfl eamkt.com<br />
Touted as “the mightiest [fl ea market] in<br />
the South,” this shopping destination has<br />
nearly anything you could be looking for—<br />
whether it’s fresh produce, an oil painting or a<br />
one-of-a-kind collectible.<br />
PENELOPE T BOUTIQUE<br />
1413 S Howard Ave • 813-254-5470<br />
penelopetboutique.com<br />
This small boutique focuses on fashions<br />
by upstart designers—such as Tracy Reese<br />
and Amanda Uprichards—from all over the<br />
world. Look for short, fl oral dresses and<br />
cutoff shorts.<br />
WILLIAM DEAN CHOCOLATES<br />
12551 Indian Rocks Rd, Largo • 727-593-0656<br />
williamdeanchocolates.com<br />
Every truffl e sold at this confectionary looks<br />
like a handpainted work of art, covered in<br />
swirls and spatters of orange, lime green and<br />
gold. The fl avors, such as rosemary caramel<br />
and Mexican mango, are just as delightful.<br />
GO SEE<br />
SAIL TAMPA BAY <strong>2010</strong><br />
Channelside • 617-204-4216<br />
sailtampabay<strong>2010</strong>.com<br />
During this enormous sailors’ gathering,<br />
canvas will billow in the Parade of Sails (July<br />
10) and ships will be open to the public for<br />
tours. Fireworks close each day’s festivities.<br />
July 10-14.<br />
DAVE MATTHEWS BAND<br />
At Ford Amphitheatre • 813-740-2446<br />
livenation.com<br />
Make plans to catch what will surely be one of<br />
the hottest outdoor performances this season.<br />
This quintessential summertime concert is<br />
played under the stars, so bring a blanket, kick<br />
off your fl ip-fl ops and be prepared to dance in<br />
the grass. July 28.<br />
BALCONY-TO-BACKSTAGE TOUR<br />
At The Tampa Theatre<br />
711 Franklin St • 813-274-8286<br />
tampatheatre.org<br />
Go behind the scenes of one of the<br />
most intricate theaters in the US on a<br />
one-and-a-half hour tour. Guides will weave<br />
a narrative out of the art, mythology and<br />
history of the playhouse, which was built<br />
in 1926.<br />
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ROJO TACO<br />
309 E Twiggs St • 813-307-9000<br />
Stop into this fresh, quick Mexican food joint<br />
for a “Loco Burrito” (with mango and grilled<br />
pineapple). If it’s Tuesday, go for the “2 for $2”<br />
tacos. $<br />
ELLA’S AMERICANA FOLK ART CAFE<br />
5119 N Nebraska Ave • 813-234-1000<br />
ellasfolkartcafe.com<br />
The selection of eats served here is about<br />
as eclectic as the collection of modern art<br />
hanging on the walls. Offerings include salmon<br />
tacos, a cranberry and gorgonzola salad and<br />
chocolate-covered bacon for dessert. $$<br />
MARITANA GRILLE<br />
At Don CeSar Hotel • 3400 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete<br />
Beach • 727-360-1881<br />
loewshotels.com<br />
Indulge at this special-occasion spot‚ voted<br />
one of the top 10 seafood restaurants in the<br />
US by Gayot. You can’t go wrong with the<br />
horseradish-crusted Atlantic salmon or panseared<br />
yellow tail snapper. $$$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
FRESCO’S WATERFRONT BISTRO<br />
300 Second Ave NE, St. Petersburg<br />
727-894-4429<br />
frescosbistro.com<br />
For a refreshing summer evening, score<br />
an outdoor table here and order a minty<br />
mojito and enjoy the view of the boats in the<br />
neighboring marina.<br />
RAWBAR SUSHI<br />
777 N Ashley Dr • 813-422-5220<br />
rawbarsushi.com<br />
Cheap drinks and really fresh sushi in the same<br />
place can be hard to come by, but you can fi nd<br />
both at this downtown spot. During happy hour,<br />
martinis go for $5 and beers are just $3.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
CALADESI ISLAND<br />
23 miles west of Tampa<br />
fl oridastateparks.org/caladesiIsland<br />
Rated “America’s Best Beach” in 2008 by Dr.<br />
Beach, this getaway features powder-white<br />
sand, hiking trails and a kayaking trail through<br />
mangroves and bay ecosystems.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
The Tampa Bay Rays baseball team offi cially<br />
dropped the “devil” in their name in 2007.<br />
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Tunica<br />
MISSISSIPPI<br />
GO SHOP<br />
ANN-TIQUES<br />
1259 Main St • 662-363-1501<br />
This antique shop is fi lled with vintage<br />
furniture, glassware, books and collectibles<br />
(and sometimes goat wagons). Don’t worry<br />
if you end up covered in a layer of fuzz from<br />
poking around: The owners jokingly dust<br />
customers off after they make a purchase.<br />
GO SEE<br />
TUNICA RIVERPARK MUSEUM<br />
1 River Park Dr • 662-357-0050<br />
tunicariverpark.com<br />
Combining history, science and natural<br />
beauty, this museum tells the history of the<br />
Mississippi River through the stories of the<br />
people who lived near it and the writers who<br />
made it famous. The top fl oor overlooks the<br />
river itself.<br />
GO EAT<br />
THE CAFE MARIE<br />
6195 Fox Island Rd • 662-357-0988<br />
thecafemarie.com<br />
Head to Chef Walt Norwood’s café for the<br />
locally popular and delicious Rector’s Pasta,<br />
made with grilled chicken, roasted corn, mushrooms,<br />
leeks, fontina cheese and penne. $$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
PUSH<br />
At Horseshoe Casino Hotel<br />
1021 Casino Center Dr • 800-303-7463<br />
push-tunica.com<br />
Flashing light shows, pulsing music and<br />
big screens showing dancers on raised<br />
platforms can be found every weekend at this<br />
brand-new superclub.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
OXFORD, MI<br />
75 miles southeast of Tunica<br />
oxfordcvb.com<br />
Home to the University of Mississippi, this<br />
graceful Southern town holds a number of<br />
bookshops and eateries, hosts a summer<br />
blues festival (July 16-17) and was part of<br />
the inspiration for William Faulkner’s fi ctional<br />
county of Yoknapatawpha.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
Seventy percent of the hotel rooms in the<br />
Tunica area have been remodeled in the last<br />
two years.<br />
Westshore Tampa Airport<br />
800.449.4343 l www.ramadawestshore.com<br />
Washington, DC<br />
DULLES/REAGAN<br />
— Karen Ott Mayer — Tony Ware<br />
GO SHOP<br />
FOBOGRO<br />
2140 F St NW • 202-296-0125<br />
fobogro.com<br />
July is National Picnic Month, so there’s no<br />
better time to visit this gourmet deli and<br />
grocer. Shop for bread, cheese, fruit and more<br />
to create a spread in one of the district’s<br />
great parks.<br />
SOM RECORDS<br />
1843 14th St NW • 202-328-3345<br />
somrecordsdc.com<br />
Digital downloads are admittedly convenient,<br />
but traditional media like vinyl have certain<br />
advantages (higher fi delity, cool quotient). The<br />
DJ owner of this shop collects used, rare and<br />
imported albums of every genre.<br />
UNITED STATES MINT SALES COUNTER<br />
801 Ninth St, NW • 202-354-680<br />
usmint.gov/mint_tours<br />
This gift shop in the lobby of the US Mint<br />
headquarters stocks annual coins, state<br />
quarters, collector maps and medals.<br />
ALAMO FLAG COMPANY<br />
50 Massachusetts Ave NE • 202-842-3524<br />
alamofl ag.com<br />
Whether you’re celebrating Independence<br />
Day, Bastille Day, your favorite branch of the<br />
military or your home state, this store has a<br />
fl ag you can use to display your pride to the<br />
entire neighborhood.<br />
GO SEE<br />
NATIONAL CRYPTOLOGIC MUSEUM<br />
9900 Colony Seven Rd, Fort Meade<br />
301-688-5849<br />
nsa.gov<br />
Delve into the National Security Agency’s history<br />
at this free intelligence museum/declassifi ed<br />
documents library. Oral histories of wartime<br />
ciphers are included in the many displays.<br />
THE MARY LIVINGSTON RIPLEY GARDEN<br />
Jefferson and Seventh sts • 202-633-2220<br />
gardens.si.edu<br />
A verdant oasis tucked between the Smithsonian<br />
Arts and Industries Building and Hirshhorn<br />
Museum, this garden blooms with seasonal<br />
fl owers in raised, multi-tiered fl ower beds and<br />
hanging baskets.<br />
ALBERT EINSTEIN MEMORIAL<br />
At National Academy of Sciences<br />
500 Fifth St, NW • 202-334-2000<br />
nationalacademies.org<br />
In a 12-foot bronze memorial in the southwest<br />
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156<br />
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GO EAT<br />
ROJO TACO<br />
309 E Twiggs St • 813-307-9000<br />
Stop into this fresh, quick Mexican food joint<br />
for a “Loco Burrito” (with mango and grilled<br />
pineapple). If it’s Tuesday, go for the “2 for $2”<br />
tacos. $<br />
ELLA’S AMERICANA FOLK ART CAFE<br />
5119 N Nebraska Ave • 813-234-1000<br />
ellasfolkartcafe.com<br />
The selection of eats served here is about<br />
as eclectic as the collection of modern art<br />
hanging on the walls. Offerings include salmon<br />
tacos, a cranberry and gorgonzola salad and<br />
chocolate-covered bacon for dessert. $$<br />
MARITANA GRILLE<br />
At Don CeSar Hotel • 3400 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete<br />
Beach • 727-360-1881<br />
loewshotels.com<br />
Indulge at this special-occasion spot‚ voted<br />
one of the top 10 seafood restaurants in the<br />
US by Gayot. You can’t go wrong with the<br />
horseradish-crusted Atlantic salmon or panseared<br />
yellow tail snapper. $$$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
FRESCO’S WATERFRONT BISTRO<br />
300 Second Ave NE, St. Petersburg<br />
727-894-4429<br />
frescosbistro.com<br />
For a refreshing summer evening, score<br />
an outdoor table here and order a minty<br />
mojito and enjoy the view of the boats in the<br />
neighboring marina.<br />
RAWBAR SUSHI<br />
777 N Ashley Dr • 813-422-5220<br />
rawbarsushi.com<br />
Cheap drinks and really fresh sushi in the same<br />
place can be hard to come by, but you can fi nd<br />
both at this downtown spot. During happy hour,<br />
martinis go for $5 and beers are just $3.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
CALADESI ISLAND<br />
23 miles west of Tampa<br />
fl oridastateparks.org/caladesiIsland<br />
Rated “America’s Best Beach” in 2008 by Dr.<br />
Beach, this getaway features powder-white<br />
sand, hiking trails and a kayaking trail through<br />
mangroves and bay ecosystems.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
The Tampa Bay Rays baseball team offi cially<br />
dropped the “devil” in their name in 2007.<br />
GO MAGAZINE JULY <strong>2010</strong><br />
Tunica<br />
MISSISSIPPI<br />
GO SHOP<br />
ANN-TIQUES<br />
1259 Main St • 662-363-1501<br />
This antique shop is fi lled with vintage<br />
furniture, glassware, books and collectibles<br />
(and sometimes goat wagons). Don’t worry<br />
if you end up covered in a layer of fuzz from<br />
poking around: The owners jokingly dust<br />
customers off after they make a purchase.<br />
GO SEE<br />
TUNICA RIVERPARK MUSEUM<br />
1 River Park Dr • 662-357-0050<br />
tunicariverpark.com<br />
Combining history, science and natural<br />
beauty, this museum tells the history of the<br />
Mississippi River through the stories of the<br />
people who lived near it and the writers who<br />
made it famous. The top fl oor overlooks the<br />
river itself.<br />
GO EAT<br />
THE CAFE MARIE<br />
6195 Fox Island Rd • 662-357-0988<br />
thecafemarie.com<br />
Head to Chef Walt Norwood’s café for the<br />
locally popular and delicious Rector’s Pasta,<br />
made with grilled chicken, roasted corn, mushrooms,<br />
leeks, fontina cheese and penne. $$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
PUSH<br />
At Horseshoe Casino Hotel<br />
1021 Casino Center Dr • 800-303-7463<br />
push-tunica.com<br />
Flashing light shows, pulsing music and<br />
big screens showing dancers on raised<br />
platforms can be found every weekend at this<br />
brand-new superclub.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
OXFORD, MI<br />
75 miles southeast of Tunica<br />
oxfordcvb.com<br />
Home to the University of Mississippi, this<br />
graceful Southern town holds a number of<br />
bookshops and eateries, hosts a summer<br />
blues festival (July 16-17) and was part of<br />
the inspiration for William Faulkner’s fi ctional<br />
county of Yoknapatawpha.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
Seventy percent of the hotel rooms in the<br />
Tunica area have been remodeled in the last<br />
two years.<br />
Westshore Tampa Airport<br />
800.449.4343 l www.ramadawestshore.com<br />
Washington, DC<br />
DULLES/REAGAN<br />
— Karen Ott Mayer — Tony Ware<br />
GO SHOP<br />
FOBOGRO<br />
2140 F St NW • 202-296-0125<br />
fobogro.com<br />
July is National Picnic Month, so there’s no<br />
better time to visit this gourmet deli and<br />
grocer. Shop for bread, cheese, fruit and more<br />
to create a spread in one of the district’s<br />
great parks.<br />
SOM RECORDS<br />
1843 14th St NW • 202-328-3345<br />
somrecordsdc.com<br />
Digital downloads are admittedly convenient,<br />
but traditional media like vinyl have certain<br />
advantages (higher fi delity, cool quotient). The<br />
DJ owner of this shop collects used, rare and<br />
imported albums of every genre.<br />
UNITED STATES MINT SALES COUNTER<br />
801 Ninth St, NW • 202-354-680<br />
usmint.gov/mint_tours<br />
This gift shop in the lobby of the US Mint<br />
headquarters stocks annual coins, state<br />
quarters, collector maps and medals.<br />
ALAMO FLAG COMPANY<br />
50 Massachusetts Ave NE • 202-842-3524<br />
alamofl ag.com<br />
Whether you’re celebrating Independence<br />
Day, Bastille Day, your favorite branch of the<br />
military or your home state, this store has a<br />
fl ag you can use to display your pride to the<br />
entire neighborhood.<br />
GO SEE<br />
NATIONAL CRYPTOLOGIC MUSEUM<br />
9900 Colony Seven Rd, Fort Meade<br />
301-688-5849<br />
nsa.gov<br />
Delve into the National Security Agency’s history<br />
at this free intelligence museum/declassifi ed<br />
documents library. Oral histories of wartime<br />
ciphers are included in the many displays.<br />
THE MARY LIVINGSTON RIPLEY GARDEN<br />
Jefferson and Seventh sts • 202-633-2220<br />
gardens.si.edu<br />
A verdant oasis tucked between the Smithsonian<br />
Arts and Industries Building and Hirshhorn<br />
Museum, this garden blooms with seasonal<br />
fl owers in raised, multi-tiered fl ower beds and<br />
hanging baskets.<br />
ALBERT EINSTEIN MEMORIAL<br />
At National Academy of Sciences<br />
500 Fifth St, NW • 202-334-2000<br />
nationalacademies.org<br />
In a 12-foot bronze memorial in the southwest<br />
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FREE Airport Shuttle<br />
FREE Continental Breakfast<br />
FREE Wireless Internet<br />
Fitness Center & Pool<br />
Located in the heart of the Westshore Business District<br />
Just one mile from Tampa International Airport
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DULLES/REAGAN<br />
corner of the National Academy of Sciences<br />
grounds, the late, great mathematician is holding<br />
equations and sitting atop a 28-foot map<br />
of the solar system.<br />
SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL<br />
AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM<br />
Independence Ave SW and Sixth St SW<br />
202-633-2214<br />
nasm.si.edu<br />
Celebrate the date of the fi rst moon landing<br />
(July 20, 1969) by visiting this museum. Exhibits<br />
chronicle humans’ past, present and future<br />
journeys beyond Earth.<br />
HUNTLEY MEADOWS PARK<br />
3701 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria<br />
703-768-2525<br />
fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntley<br />
This protected patch of freshwater wetlands in<br />
Hybla Valley is a popular birdwatching place<br />
as well as a likely place to spot beavers, frogs<br />
and turtles. Trails, a boardwalk and observation<br />
platforms offer multiple vantage points.<br />
GO EAT<br />
DOLCEZZA<br />
1704 Connecticut Ave NW • 202-333-4646<br />
dolcezzagelato.com<br />
This sunny artisanal gelateria uses local ingredients<br />
to make creamy treats in such unusual<br />
fl avors as strawberry tarragon, avocado-honey-orange<br />
and lemon-cardamom-ricotta. $<br />
THE CEREAL BOWL<br />
3420 Connecticut Ave NW • 202-244-4492<br />
thecerealbowl.com<br />
This cereal bar is structured like an ice<br />
cream shop, only instead of fi lling your bowl<br />
with vanilla or chocolate, you start with<br />
Cookie Crisp. $<br />
THE LIBERTY TREE<br />
1016 H Street NE • 202-396-8733<br />
libertytreedc.com<br />
In this patriotic restaurant, the vibe is homey<br />
and unfussy, and the Mid-Atlantic comfort food<br />
is affordable. Regulars recommend making a<br />
meal of the small plates or following appetizers<br />
with crispy brick-oven pizza. $$<br />
SUSHI ROCK<br />
1900 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA<br />
571-312-8027<br />
sushirockdc.com<br />
Forget power lunches. The new dining trend—<br />
at least at this pleather and zebra-print sushi<br />
bar—is power chords. DJs play hard rock while<br />
you eat fusion rolls (like the Dream On roll,<br />
with bacon, kimchi and sundried tomato). $$$<br />
GO MAGAZINE JULY <strong>2010</strong><br />
BISTRO PROVENCE<br />
4933 Fairmont Ave, Bethesda, MD<br />
301-656-7373<br />
bistroprovence.org<br />
James Beard-recognized chef Yannick Cam<br />
serves authentic French cuisine, such as baby<br />
squid, grilled sea scallops and roasted veal, in<br />
this unassuming two-story bistro. $$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
SIDEBAR<br />
8081 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD<br />
301-565-9700<br />
With vinyl banquettes, a well-weathered bar<br />
and a turntable with boxes of LPs for patrons<br />
to spin, this intimate drinking establishment is<br />
fun for retro bar-lovers.<br />
P. BRENNAN’S IRISH PUB<br />
2910 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA<br />
703-553-1090<br />
pbrennans.com<br />
A 360-person capacity pub on a revitalized<br />
stretch of Columbia Pike, this 8,000-squarefoot<br />
beacon of Celtic camaraderie pours a fi ne<br />
pint. Order a shepherd’s pie and a frosty glass<br />
of New York ale house McSorley’s Black Lager.<br />
U STREET MUSIC HALL<br />
1115 U St NW • 202-588-1880<br />
ustreetmusichall.com<br />
Operated by Will Eastman and Jesse Tittsworth,<br />
two of the District’s most dependable<br />
party promoters, this cavernous club is made<br />
for lovers of dance music. There’s a cork-cushioned<br />
dance fl oor and top-of-the-line sound<br />
system, but no velvet rope.<br />
BIERGARTEN HAUS<br />
1355 H St NE • 202-388-4053<br />
biergartenhaus.com<br />
Opened just in time for the World Cup, this<br />
cobblestone courtyard updates the German<br />
drinking tradition (liter steins, polka music) with<br />
an interior bar paneled with fl atscreen TVs.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
EAGLERIDER MOTORCYCLE RENTAL<br />
26 miles west of the US Capitol • 14113<br />
Mariah Ct, Chantilly, VA • 703-802-9860<br />
eagleriderdc.com<br />
Forget pork barrel politics and go hog wild<br />
around the District a different way—on a Harley.<br />
They’re available by the day, week or month.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
The District of Columbia was named after<br />
explorer Christopher Columbus.<br />
Two blocks from the US Capitol–<br />
Irish Charm. Capitol Style<br />
520 North Capitol Street, NW Washington, DC<br />
www.phoenixparkhotel.com 1-800 824-5419<br />
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West Palm Beach<br />
FLORIDA<br />
— Jeff Fleet<br />
GO SHOP<br />
ARHAUS FURNITURE<br />
11385 Legacy Ave, Palm Beach Gardens<br />
561-775-6223<br />
arhaus.com<br />
One of only two Southern locations of a<br />
chain of furniture stores, this shop carries<br />
artsy, yet functional hardwood housewares<br />
complemented with stone and fabric accents.<br />
JUNO SURF SHOP<br />
13961 US Hwy 1, Juno Beach • 561-626-3569<br />
junosurfshop.com<br />
This family-owned surf shop—open since<br />
1964—stocks the latest surfboards,<br />
skimboards, surfwear and accessories.<br />
And you won’t fi nd many people more<br />
knowledgeable about weather and local surf<br />
conditions than the staff.<br />
PAWS ON THE AVENUE<br />
525 Lake Ave, Lake Worth • 561-588-6533<br />
pawsontheavenue.com<br />
Have a pet with special dietary needs? This<br />
shop carries raw, natural and holistic food for<br />
animals as well as gourmet baked pet snacks<br />
to bring home.<br />
GO SEE<br />
BOOMERS!<br />
3100 Airport Rd, Boca Raton • 561-347-1888<br />
boomersparks.com<br />
Indoor-outdoor play parks are hugely<br />
popular with families throughout Florida.<br />
This one offers go-karts, bumper boats, laser<br />
tag, mini bowling, mini golf and arcade and<br />
skill games.<br />
PGA NATIONAL GOLF COURSES<br />
at PGA National Resort & Spa<br />
400 Ave of the Champions, Palm Beach<br />
Gardens • 800-863-2819<br />
pgaresort.com<br />
This resort has a rich history of competition<br />
play on fi ve award-winning courses.<br />
Legendary tournaments played here include<br />
the Ryder Cup, the PGA Championship,<br />
the PGA Seniors’ Championship and the<br />
Honda Classic.<br />
WINTER IN JULY<br />
at The Palm Beach Zoo • 1301 Summit Blvd<br />
561-547-9453<br />
palmbeachzoo.org<br />
There’s no better place to be in Florida in July<br />
than at an event featuring 40 tons of snow.<br />
Other attractions include ice fi shing, arcticthemed<br />
storytelling and a visit from the Snow<br />
Queen. July 10 -11.<br />
Limited time offer, certain restrictions apply,<br />
offer may not be available on all dates.
GO EAT<br />
CABO FLATS CANTINA & TEQUILA BAR<br />
11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave, Palm Beach<br />
Gardens • 561-624-0024<br />
cabofl ats.com<br />
Although the tacos and burritos are excellent,<br />
the food isn’t the only draw at this Mexican<br />
joint: It offers more than 70 tequilas and<br />
interactive “eatertainment”—mashups of DJed<br />
music and cult comedies on a video wall. $$<br />
WILD OLIVES CAFE BY TODD ENGLISH<br />
477 S Rosemary Ave #169 • 561-832-7771<br />
toddenglish.com<br />
New to CityPlace, this outpost from Chef<br />
English is more casual and funky than his NYC<br />
restaurant, Olives. It serves an assortment of<br />
panini, fl atbreads and pastas. $$$<br />
ABE & LOUIE’S<br />
2200 W Glades Rd, Boca Raton •561-447-0024<br />
abeandlouies.com<br />
This steakhouse serves amazing beef, but for<br />
those not content to eat their meat plain, it<br />
also offers weekly specials like the Carpetbagger<br />
Steak, which is stuffed with oysters. $$$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
HOOKAH ME UP!<br />
314 S Dixie Hwy • 561-401-3389<br />
hookahmeuponline.com<br />
If your bar style is laidback, you’ll love this<br />
spot. There are 50 shishas and hookahs in a<br />
relaxing café-like space.<br />
MONARCHY NIGHTCLUB<br />
221 Clematis St #201 • 561-835-6661<br />
monarchynightclub.com<br />
This dance club is bumping with electronic<br />
music from Thursday to Saturday nights. DJ<br />
Roland, Robbie Rivera and DJ Skribble have<br />
been known to stop by and rev up the crowd.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
STUART WATERFRONT<br />
40 miles north of West Palm Beach<br />
historicdowntownstuart.com<br />
Voted “Most Beautiful City” by the<br />
environmental nonprofi t America In Bloom in<br />
2008, Stuart offers a stage, fi shing pier and<br />
boardwalk by the water’s edge, plus a museum<br />
and theater a short distance away.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
The 126-room Mar-A-Lago Club is the former<br />
home of Marjorie Merriweather Post, heir to<br />
the Post cereal fortune.<br />
White Plains<br />
NEW YORK<br />
GO SHOP<br />
THE VORACIOUS READER<br />
1997 Palmer Ave, Larchmont • 914-630-4581<br />
thevoraciousreader.com<br />
This beloved bookstore for kids sparks a lifetime<br />
love of reading with events like a young<br />
critics club, in which kids ages 8 to 12 read<br />
and review publishers’ copies of new books.<br />
GO SEE<br />
CARAMOOR INTERNATIONAL<br />
MUSIC FESTIVAL<br />
149 Girdle Ridge Rd, Katonah • 914-232-5035<br />
caramoor.org<br />
Celebrate music with American roots, opera<br />
and chamber performances, plus a show honoring<br />
the 200th anniversary of Chopin’s and<br />
Schumann’s births. Through Aug. 11.<br />
GO EAT<br />
EMMA’S ALE HOUSE<br />
68 Gedney Way • 914-683-3662<br />
emmasalehouse.com<br />
Known throughout town for gourmet comfort<br />
food, including a “burger bar” that offers<br />
toppings like fried eggs, chili and avocados,<br />
this pub can make you feel good about eating<br />
out: It’s certifi ed environmentally friendly by<br />
the Green Restaurant Association. $$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
RON BLACKS<br />
181 Mamaroneck Ave • 914-358-5811<br />
ronblacks.com<br />
Decorated with antique clocks and featuring<br />
40 international beers on draft, this pub is<br />
popular among beer lovers looking for a new<br />
favorite brew.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
MYSTIC AQUARIUM<br />
& INSTITUTE FOR EXPLORATION<br />
108 miles northeast of White Plains<br />
55 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, CT • 860-572-5955<br />
mysticaquarium.org<br />
At this renowned aquarium and research<br />
institute, you can learn about penguins,<br />
beluga whales and shipwrecks as well as<br />
methods used in ocean exploration.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
According to a 2009 study from Mercer, White<br />
Plains is the third most expensive American<br />
city in which to live, after New York City and<br />
Los Angeles.<br />
Wichita<br />
KANSAS<br />
— Kristin Gorski — Sarah McIntosh<br />
GO SHOP<br />
COCOA DOLCE<br />
2132 N Rock Rd • 316-866-2906<br />
cocoadolce.com<br />
After realizing that she was only really happy<br />
when making chocolates over the holidays,<br />
former saleswoman Beth Tully founded this<br />
artisan chocolate shop. Delicate truffl es come<br />
in fl avors like gray salt caramel, Mayan (with<br />
honey, cinnamon and chile) and jasmine tea.<br />
GO SEE<br />
MID-AMERICA ALL-INDIAN<br />
CENTER POWWOW<br />
650 S Seneca St • 316-350-3340<br />
theindiancenter.org<br />
Learn the history of Wichita’s Native American<br />
community at this annual celebration, which<br />
features an intertribal dance competition.<br />
Admission is free. July 31 to Aug. 1.<br />
GO EAT<br />
LA CHINITAS<br />
1451 N Broadway • 316-267-1552<br />
Be careful not to fi ll up on the homemade<br />
chips at this authentic Mexican restaurant:<br />
The pork, chicken and beef Monterrey specials<br />
(with refried beans and salad on a tostada) are<br />
huge. End your meal with a warm sopapilla<br />
(fried pastry) dipped in honey. $<br />
GO PARTY<br />
RAIN CAFÉ AND LOUNGE<br />
518 E Douglas St • 316-261-9000<br />
raincafeandlounge.com<br />
Patrons visiting this trendy lounge can watch<br />
music videos on big screens, drink two-for-one<br />
house martinis (on Fridays), snack on hummus<br />
and sandwiches or move to DJed music on the<br />
dance fl oor.<br />
GO DAY TRIPPING<br />
LEAVENWORTH, KS<br />
203 miles northeast of Wichita<br />
lvks.org<br />
Kansas’ fi rst city was established in 1854,<br />
and features a historic downtown with beautiful<br />
houses and antique shops. Make sure to visit<br />
the Carroll Mansion, which has ornate woodwork<br />
and stained glass from the late 1800s.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
Kansas-based Harvey Houses are believed to<br />
be the fi rst restaurant chain. They served food<br />
to railroad travelers beginning in 1876.<br />
15 Things to do in Delray Beach for the Summer.<br />
www.DowntownDelrayBeach.com/15Things<br />
facebook.com/downtowndelraybeach twitter.com/downtowndelray<br />
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TERMINALS Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)<br />
North Terminal<br />
AirTran MARTA<br />
Ticket Counter<br />
MARTA<br />
Station<br />
Train to<br />
Rental Car Facility<br />
Baggage<br />
Service<br />
Offices<br />
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Checkpoint<br />
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Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)<br />
International<br />
Arrivals<br />
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14<br />
Flights from Cancun<br />
and Montego Bay<br />
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Orlando International Airport (MCO) AIRWEAR<br />
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29<br />
Baggage<br />
Claim<br />
Lower<br />
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4<br />
7<br />
D<br />
International<br />
Arrivals<br />
Flights arriving<br />
from<br />
Montego Bay<br />
14<br />
15<br />
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AirTran Cloud<br />
Umbrella<br />
D<br />
An AirTran 43" double<br />
cover cloud design<br />
umbrella with an auto open,<br />
wood handle, and ferule; sure<br />
to cheer up a grey rainy day!<br />
Nylon sleeve. is included.<br />
Folds to 16" in length.<br />
(AT4261) $19.95<br />
5<br />
Baggage Claim<br />
Lower Level<br />
Legend<br />
AirTran<br />
Concourse/Terminal<br />
Ticket Counters<br />
1<br />
A<br />
Ticket Counter<br />
Lower Level<br />
4<br />
Sky Cap<br />
Security Checkpoint<br />
Mass Transit<br />
Car Rental<br />
Baggage Claim<br />
Concourse/Terminal<br />
Designation<br />
Customer Service<br />
Train<br />
Restrooms<br />
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Buffalo/Niagara<br />
Grand<br />
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Detroit<br />
New York (LaGuardia)<br />
Allentown/Bethlehem<br />
Akron /<br />
Canton<br />
Harrisburg Philadelphia<br />
Pittsburgh<br />
Atlantic City<br />
Baltimore / Washington (BWI)<br />
Columbus<br />
Dayton<br />
Washington, D.C. (Reagan)<br />
Charleston<br />
Washington, D.C. (Dulles)<br />
Richmond<br />
Lexington<br />
Newport News / Williamsburg<br />
Milwaukee<br />
Chicago<br />
(Midway)<br />
Des Moines<br />
Moline/Quad Cities<br />
Omaha<br />
Bloomington/Normal<br />
Denver<br />
San Francisco<br />
Indianapolis<br />
St. Louis<br />
Kansas City<br />
ROUTES<br />
We serve over 60 cities across the country. And everywhere we go, low fares follow.<br />
Wichita<br />
Las Vegas<br />
Raleigh / Durham<br />
Branson<br />
Charlotte<br />
Knoxville<br />
Asheville<br />
Huntsville<br />
Memphis<br />
Tunica<br />
Los Angeles (LAX)<br />
Atlanta<br />
* San Diego<br />
Phoenix<br />
Dallas / Ft. Worth<br />
Jacksonville<br />
Pensacola<br />
Gulfport/Biloxi<br />
New Orleans<br />
Orlando<br />
Houston (Hobby)<br />
Tampa<br />
San Antonio<br />
West Palm Beach<br />
Sarasota / Bradenton<br />
Ft. Myers<br />
Ft. Lauderdale<br />
Miami<br />
MEXICO MEXICO<br />
Nassau<br />
Key West<br />
Cancun<br />
Montego Bay<br />
For schedules, go to airtran.com.<br />
Effective November 18, <strong>2010</strong><br />
San Juan<br />
Routes and cities subject to change without notice.<br />
Some nonstop routes indicated operate seasonally and/or less than daily.<br />
* San Diego is served seasonally<br />
AirTran Airways nonstop flights<br />
Service provided by our partner SkyWest Airlines<br />
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MORE FOR YOU BEVERAGES<br />
Complimentary Beverages<br />
AirTran Airways is pleased to offer Coca-Cola products on all of our flights. Now serving Fortnum & Mason premium tea exclusively on<br />
AirTran flights. Visit www.fortnumandmason.com to order.<br />
Premium Beverages<br />
All Beverages complimentary in Business Class. In the main cabin, Premium Juice, Milk and Water $2.<br />
Icelandic<br />
Glacial Water<br />
Waters – $2<br />
smartwater ®<br />
Juice – $2<br />
Fuze Peach Mango<br />
Alcoholic Beverages<br />
AirTran Airways is pleased to offer Anheuser-Busch products on all of our flights.<br />
Beer $5; Liquor, Signature Cocktails and Wine $6.<br />
Merlot<br />
Bloody Mary<br />
Mix<br />
Chardonnay<br />
LEMONADE<br />
Royal Blend, Decaf, Earl Grey<br />
and Jasmine Green Tea<br />
Regular and<br />
Decaf Coffee<br />
We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover cards only.<br />
Earn double points when you use your AirTran Airways A+ Visa Card to pay for drinks on board.<br />
Milk – $2<br />
Nesquik Chocolate and<br />
Regular Milk<br />
Signature Cocktails – $6<br />
Florida Mango<br />
Fuze Refresh ® Peach Mango<br />
mixed with Bacardi Rum — takes<br />
you away to a tropical paradise<br />
Georgia Peach<br />
Fuze Refresh ® Peach Mango mixed<br />
with Finlandia Vodka — refreshingly<br />
delicious
MORE FOR YOU<br />
Information for your safety and comfort<br />
Check-In<br />
AirTran Airways offers four (4) convenient<br />
check-in options: online, online from mobile<br />
web, at the ByePass kiosk in the terminals<br />
and at the ticket counter. We recommend<br />
you check in at least 90 minutes before your<br />
scheduled departure time. Your assistance<br />
will help us achieve an on-time departure.<br />
Disability Assistance<br />
AirTran Airways offers assistance to its<br />
customers with disabilities, including wheelchair<br />
assistance on the ground and in fl ight.<br />
Carry-On Baggage<br />
Customers are limited to one (1) bag per person,<br />
plus one (1) additional personal item, such as a<br />
handbag, overcoat, or wrap; camera; reasonable<br />
amount of reading material; laptop computer;<br />
briefcase; infant bag; or child-restraint seat if the<br />
child occupies the seat. All carry-on baggage must<br />
fi t completely underneath the seat in front of you<br />
or in an overhead compartment. Food or drink<br />
brought on board must be either consumed prior<br />
to takeoff or stowed as carry-on baggage. At<br />
times, the number of items allowed on board may<br />
be subject to space availability and government<br />
limitations. No carry-on item may exceed overall<br />
dimensions (length + width + height) of 55" and<br />
must remain within 17" long x 12" wide x 8.5" high to<br />
fi t underneath the seat. Occasionally, a customer<br />
may purchase an additional seat to transport an<br />
article not suitable for acceptance as checked or<br />
carry-on baggage. Please contact your AirTran<br />
Airways Ticket Agent for more information.<br />
Seatbelt<br />
Turbulence is the most likely threat to your<br />
safety aboard this fl ight. We do all we can<br />
to avoid turbulence; however, in the unlikely<br />
event of clear-air turbulence, AirTran Airways’<br />
policy requires that unless you absolutely<br />
must leave your seat, your seatbelt should<br />
remain fastened about you at all times.<br />
Flight Deck Visits<br />
Visits to the fl ight deck are available while the<br />
aircraft is parked at the gate. Let your Flight<br />
Attendant know if you are interested in seeing it.<br />
WELCOME ABOARD<br />
Refreshments<br />
Complimentary snacks, soft drinks, juices,<br />
water and coffee are served on most fl ights.<br />
Alcoholic beverages are available at a nominal<br />
charge in the main cabin. Business Class<br />
customers receive complimentary drinks.<br />
Only alcoholic beverages provided by AirTran<br />
Airways, and served by our fl ight attendants,<br />
may be consumed aboard this fl ight. In<br />
accordance with federal law, we serve alcohol<br />
only to passengers who are 21 years of age<br />
or older, and cannot serve alcohol to anyone<br />
who appears to be intoxicated. All food and<br />
beverages furnished by AirTran Airways must<br />
be collected prior to takeoff and landing.<br />
Smoking<br />
Smoking is not permitted anytime while aboard an<br />
AirTran Airways fl ight, including in the lavatories.<br />
Also, federal law prohibits, and a passenger<br />
can be fi ned up to $2,000 for tampering with,<br />
disabling, or destroying an aircraft lavatory<br />
smoke detector. Thank you for your compliance<br />
and helping to keep our planes smoke-free.<br />
Electronic Devices<br />
We ask your cooperation in turning off and<br />
stowing all portable electronic devices when<br />
directed to do so by a fl ight attendant. We ask<br />
that you discontinue use of your cellular phone,<br />
pager and personal digital assistant (PDA)<br />
with transmitting devices once the forward<br />
cabin door is closed. All portable electronic<br />
devices must remain off during taxi, takeoff<br />
and landing. We must ask that you never use<br />
the following during fl ight: cellular phones,<br />
two-way pagers, radios (AM/FM, VHF or<br />
satellite), TV sets, remote-controlled games<br />
or toys, cordless computer mice, GPS, and<br />
commercial television cameras. These<br />
devices emit signals that may interfere with<br />
the aircraft’s communication and navigation<br />
systems, triggering a warning and creating<br />
possible inconvenience for all passengers.<br />
Suitable devices such as laptop computers,<br />
PDAs without transmitting devices, audiotape<br />
and CD players, hand-held electronic games,<br />
shavers, cameras and calculators may be<br />
used when directed by a Crew Member.<br />
Crew Interference<br />
Please be advised that interference with<br />
a Crew Member’s duties is a violation<br />
of federal law. An incident report may<br />
be fi led with the FAA regarding a<br />
passenger’s behavior. Under federal law,<br />
no person may assault, threaten, intimidate<br />
or interfere with a Crew Member in the<br />
performance of his/her duties aboard<br />
an aircraft. Crew interference may result<br />
in a fi ne of up to $10,000, imprisonment<br />
or both for violating federal law.<br />
Security<br />
Passengers should refrain from carrying<br />
packages or articles belonging to someone else,<br />
and your baggage should be in your sight at all<br />
times when not in the custody of AirTran Airways.<br />
Hazardous Materials<br />
Many common items used every day in the<br />
home or workplace may seem harmless, but,<br />
when transported by air, can be very dangerous.<br />
In fl ight, variations in temperature and pressure<br />
can cause items to leak, generate toxic fumes or<br />
start a fi re. For this reason, hazardous materials<br />
are prohibited in luggage or from being carried<br />
on board, and federal law requires you to<br />
declare them. Violators may be subject to a<br />
civil penalty of up to $25,000 for each violation<br />
and, in appropriate cases, a criminal penalty of<br />
up to $500,000 and/or imprisonment of up to<br />
fi ve (5) years. Certain exceptions for personal<br />
care, medical needs, sporting equipment<br />
and items to support physically challenged<br />
passengers are acceptable. If you are unsure<br />
whether the item you wish to pack in your<br />
luggage or ship by air is hazardous, pick up a<br />
brochure located at the ticket counter, contact<br />
your airline representative or visit our website.<br />
Customer Relations<br />
We would like to hear your comments.<br />
Please contact us via e-mail by visiting<br />
airtran.com and following the “contact<br />
us” link near the bottom of the page.<br />
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5 Frightened<br />
11 Rabbit<br />
15 Bench site<br />
16 Water-carved gully<br />
17 “If all ___ fails...”<br />
18 Force back<br />
19 Like a gymnast<br />
20 Narrow margin of victory<br />
21 Refi nable rock<br />
22 Wash<br />
24 Virile<br />
26 Stumble<br />
27 Everyday<br />
31 Overdue<br />
32 Team’s symbolic fi gure<br />
35 Skip the big wedding<br />
37 Tint<br />
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43 Badger<br />
46 Pro’s opposite<br />
47 Entrance<br />
48 Masseur’s target<br />
49 “I’m impressed!”<br />
50 Rover or Fluffy maybe?<br />
51 Oil source<br />
52 Speak softly<br />
54 Driveway material<br />
55 Senior member<br />
56 Solitariness<br />
58 Is no longer<br />
59 Gladiator setting<br />
60 Makes right<br />
64 Fox or turkey follower<br />
67 Wandering<br />
70 Gallery display<br />
71 Cowardly<br />
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73 Small amount<br />
75 Dead heat<br />
76 White House staffer<br />
77 Break free from captivity<br />
81 Full of pep<br />
83 A bottom-heavy fruit<br />
84 Winter Olympic performer<br />
85 Make merry<br />
86 Work in the cutting room<br />
87 Apropos<br />
88 Suggestive look<br />
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1 A range of mountains<br />
2 Documents<br />
3 Bit of binary code<br />
4 Kind of call<br />
5 A sudden outburst of cheers<br />
6 He made public announcements<br />
7 Pitcher’s pride<br />
8 Burgle<br />
9 Needle hole<br />
10 Student residence<br />
11 Reddish brown dye<br />
12 Up in the air<br />
13 Any Time?<br />
14 Rod attachment<br />
15 Introduction<br />
23 Your mother’s sister<br />
25 Notify<br />
28 Ill-tempered<br />
29 “Is that ___?”<br />
30 A roomer<br />
33 Word with big or blue<br />
34 Ump’s call<br />
36 ___ moss<br />
38 Fiddle stick<br />
39 Oust<br />
40 Out of town<br />
41 Type of boat<br />
42 Not her<br />
43 Soccer game need<br />
44 Reverberation<br />
45 Tibia<br />
46 Eye bank donation<br />
49 Mike of golf<br />
50 Faux ___<br />
53 Food dish<br />
54 Ivan or Nicholas<br />
55 Hydroelectric project<br />
57 Purpose<br />
58 Light bulb unit<br />
61 Indigenous<br />
62 A “Big Bertha,” maybe?<br />
63 Girder material<br />
64 Simple chord<br />
65 Arm bones<br />
66 Manifest<br />
68 Urge forward<br />
69 Passionate<br />
71 Superhero accessory<br />
72 Hatchling’s home<br />
74 Ladies’ man<br />
78 Hit the slopes<br />
79 Web ___<br />
80 Polished off<br />
82 Stan who created Spider-Man<br />
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