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ON THE TOWN: CANCUN Searching for ancient Mayan ruins • Spend a 

day in the fi shing village of Puerto Morelos • The rise of Cancun’s top designers • 

Spanish language schools that mix education and fun • Experience life outside of 

the Hotel Zone • Plus must-visit attractions, fun facts and more. 

“ Adventure lies as much in mishap and accident as it does 

in triumph and discovery.” (Page 49) 

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FEATURES 

055 DIFFERENT 

STROKES Mike 

Strantz was a 

revolutionary golf 

course designer 

who created 

hazards that his 

contemporaries 

avoided. 

060 VICTIMS OF 

TIME These eerie 

ghost towns in 

Colorado are all 

that remain of the 

Silver Rush. 

064 TABLE TO 

FARM A new breed 

of chefs are adding 

“farmer” to their 

resumes, starting 

the cooking 

process on land 

they own. 

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HONEST TRUTH 

The creator of “The 

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004 CONTENTS 

LET’S GO O Top 10 must-dos in 

Ft. Lauderdale 009 This 

month’s greatest events 012 

Get in gear for your 

next bike ride 015 Chicago’s 

top dogs—ketchup not 

allowed 017 Plan your 

Halloween with this fl ow 

chart of frights 019 Beauty 

products that go a long 

way 023 Mix it up with 

innovative beer cocktails 024 

Wayne Newton on why 

he’s in Las Vegas to stay 028 

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Discover the best places to shop, dine and explore in each city we serve. 144 More For You See a list of 

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programs, route map, clothing and infl ight beverage offerings. 153 Puzzle Pages Crossword and Sudoku 

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CEO’s Letter 

Fall foliage age in Cent Central Park 

WELCOME ABOARD AND 

THANK YOU FOR FLYING 

AIRTRAN AIRWAYS. 

This month, AirTran Airways celebrates 16 years of providing affordable, 

high-quality air service to travelers across North America. Over 

the years, our airline has continued to grow thanks to the dedication 

of our Crew Members and the loyal patronage of customers like you. 

Today, AirTran Airways is proud to serve a national route map of more 

than 60 destinations. In the last 12 months alone, we’ve extended the 

benefi ts of low fares and fresh competition to new destinations including 

Allentown, PA, Asheville, NC, Atlantic City, NJ, Branson, MO, Charleston, 

WV, Columbus, OH, Harrisburg, PA, Knoxville, TN, and Cancun. 

Our friendly, professional Crew Members continue to come up with 

innovative new ways to keep our fares low while enhancing the overall 

customer experience. Earlier this year, we became the fi rst major US airline 

to offer Wi-Fi Internet on every fl ight. (For connection details, see page 147.) 

AirTran Airways also works hard to provide a consistent level of service 

onboard the youngest all-Boeing fl eet in North America, made up of two 

very comfortable and similar aircraft—the 737 and 717. In addition to 

wireless Internet access, we offer Business Class, complimentary XM 

Satellite Radio, assigned seating and the industry’s largest selection of 

Coca-Cola products on every fl ight. 

Next month, AirTran Airways will make it even easier to fl y with us to 

convenient, close-in airports in both New York and Washington, DC. We’ll 

begin new service between New York’s LaGuardia and Indianapolis and 

increase the frequency of fl ights between LaGuardia and Orlando. (In 

the greater New York City area, we also serve White Plains.) Meanwhile, 

in Washington, we’re adding more fl ights next month between Reagan 

National and both Atlanta and Orlando. (Of course, we continue to serve 

other DC-area airports Dulles and BWI.) 

For years, AirTran Airways 

has been the go-to airline 

for customers looking to 

enjoy a warm, sunny vacation 

without breaking the 

budget. Today, we provide 

affordable service to nine 

Florida cities along with 

San Juan and Cancun. And 

we’ve announced four new 

sun-drenched destinations: 

Nassau, Bahamas; Montego 

Bay, Jamaica; Aruba; and 

Key West, FL. Nassau, Aruba 

and Key West service launch 

in December. Flights to 

Montego Bay will start in 

early 2010, pending fi nal 

government approval. 

In the meantime, there 

is no shortage of reasons 

to fl y right now. With our 

affordable Business Class 

and service to major centers 

of commerce from coast to 

coast, AirTran Airways is 

ready to help businesspeople 

get your fourth quarter 

off to a fast start. 

As always, leisure travelers 

can turn to AirTran Airways 

for low-fare, high-value service 

to the city of your choice. 

Whether you want to catch a 

college or pro football game, 

follow your favorite team in 

baseball’s post-season or 

simply enjoy the beautiful fall 

weather and foliage, we have 

you covered. 

Thank you for your business 

and for helping AirTran 

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We look forward to welcoming 

you aboard another fl ight 

very soon. 

Cordially, 

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Chairman, President and CEO 

OCTOBER 2009 GO MAGAZINE 

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THE LIST 

FT. LAUDERDALE 

1 

BIG CYPRESS 

SEMINOLE RESERVATION 

Board a motorized buggy on the Billie 

Swamp Safari to explore 2,200 acres of 

wetland on the Seminole tribe reservation. 

This watershed of the Florida 

Everglades features wildlife like deer, 

water buffalo, bison and alligators. 

www.seminoletribe.com/safari 

Let’s Go 


009

010 LET’S GO 

2 Fort Lauderdale 

International Film Festival 

Rub shoulders with the 

well-heeled at this global 

movie mixer. The festival, 

taking place Oct. 23 through 

Nov. 8, features fl icks from 

around the world, director 

talks, swanky parties and kids’ 

events. www.fl iff.com 3 Las 

Olas Beauty Located in the 

center of bustling Las Olas 

Boulevard, this beauty hub 

is a spa, boutique and salon 

rolled into one. Indulge in 

an organic facial and browse 

the collection of designer 

clothing and products. www. 

lasolasbeauty.com 4 Bonnet 

House Museum & Gardens 

While the Caribbean-inspired 


2 3 4 

5 6 7 

8 9 10 

architecture is a sight to see at 

this plantation-style property, 

it’s the impressive tropical 

gardens that really draw the 

crowds. www.bonnethouse. 

org 5 Fort Lauderdale 

International Boat Show This 

annual spectacle—the world’s 

largest boat show—kicks off 

Oct. 29. It spans 3 million 

square feet of space, all 

connected by water taxis and 

riverboats. Check out the next 

generation of super yachts, 

including the 214-foot Trident 

(the show’s biggest). www. 

showmanagement.com 

6 Butterfl y World The largest 

butterfl y facility in the world 

is just 10 miles north of the 

city, in Tradewinds Park. Walk 

among the 10,000 brightly 

colored creatures as they fl y, 

court, feed and rest in various 

aviaries. www.butterfl yworld. 

com 7 da Campo Osteria 

Celebrated chef Todd English 

serves up delicious Tuscan 

fare. Don’t miss the mozzarella 

service: Cheese is made 

tableside and served with 

your choice of toppings like 

fi gs, prosciutto and tapenade. 

www.dacampoosteria.com 

8 Culture Room This hidden gem 

is tucked away in a retail mall. 

Expect a mix of notable indie 

rockers and up-and-coming 

talent. It’s got an authentic 

dive bar vibe, and there’s outdoor 

space if you need some 

fresh air. Psychedelic jam 

band The Heavy Pets takes 

the stage on Halloween. www. 

cultureroom.net 9 Festival 

Flea Market Mall More than 

500 shops hawk everything 

from shoes and clothing to 

jewelry and perfume—all 

at discounted prices. You’ll 

also fi nd food vendors selling 

gourmet delicacies like New 

York pickles and imported 

chocolate. www.festival. 

com 10 Deerfi eld Beach 

This beautiful beach has the 

requisite white sand and 

crystal blue water. Get there 

early to snag a fi rst-come, 

fi rst-serve volleyball court, 

then replenish with a snack on 

the boardwalk. www.deerfi eldbeach.com 

—Brooke Siegel 

PHOTOGRAPHS BY SHOW MANAGEMENT (BOAT SHOW), WALTER BIBIKOW/PHOTOLIBRARY (DEERFIELD BEACH)


EVENTS 

October 

OCT 

Oct. 1-Nov. 1 

Haunted Poe 

PHILADELPHIA Edgar Allan Poe would have 

turned 200 this year, and his birthday is being 

celebrated in a spooky 10,000-square-foot 

haunted warehouse. Move from room to room 

down dark and twisting hallways to watch 

scenes acted out (by people and puppets) from 

some of his most famous hair-raising masterpieces, 

like The Tell-Tale Heart and The Fall of the 

House of Usher. www.bratproductions.org 

Oct. 9-17 

Litquake 

SAN FRANCISCO The 

West Coast’s largest 

literary festival 

celebrates its 10th 

anniversary this year 

with nine days of quirky 

programming. There’s 

a roast/tribute to Amy 

Tan, a Bay Area punk 

history collaboration 

with Porchlight Storytelling 

Series and the 

closing-night Lit Crawl, 

which takes attendees 

through the bohemian 

Mission District’s pubs 

and bookstores for 

readings and open 

mics. www.litquake.org 

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 

Oct. 10-11 

Taste of Atlanta 

ATLANTA Spend two days 

gorging yourself on Southern 

specialties from some of the 

region’s best chefs. Be sure 

to check out the Farm-to- 

Festival Village, which will 

showcase several Atlanta 

restaurants at the forefront 

of the local food movement, 

and catch “Top Chef” Carla 

Hall’s demonstration on the 

main cooking stage. 

www.tasteofatlanta.net 


Oct. 12-18 

AT&T Performing Arts Center 

Opening Celebration 

DALLAS This grand-opening 

celebration of the city’s new $354 

million cultural center—home to 

an opera house, theater, artist 

square and performance hall—will 

feature concerts by the Dallas 

Symphony Orchestra and Grammy 

Award-winning saxophonist David 

Sanborn. Other highlights include a 

forum with architect Rem Koolhaas 

and the world premiere of Legacy 

by the dance company Morphoses. 

www.dallasperformingarts.org 

San Francisco musical revue Beach 

Blanket Babylon honors author Armistead 

Maupin at a recent Litquake 

Oct. 9-13, 15-18 

Solar Decathlon 

WASHINGTON, DC See the 

results of a competition 

in which 20 college and 

university teams from around 

the world attempted to build 

the best energy-efficient 

home. The innovative houses, 

which are also judged on 

aesthetic design, will be 

reassembled at a temporary 

“Solar Village” on the National 

Mall. Public tours take place 

throughout the week. 

www.solardecathlon.org

Oct. 21-25 

U.S. World Cup 

Qualifying Competition 

MILWAUKEE Catch a glimpse 

of new hopefuls and past 

medalists alike as they 

compete for a chance to earn 

a spot on the World Cup and 

Olympic teams. You’ll have to 

pay close attention, though, 

as they’ll be speeding around 

the oval track at an average of 

30 mph. www.thepettit.com 

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PHOTOGRAPHS BY SHELLEY EADES (LITQUAKE); PETTIT NATIONAL ICE CENTER/STEVE PENLAND (SPEEDSKATING); 

TIM HURSLEY (DALLAS); STEFANO PALTERA/SOLAR DECATHLON (SOLAR DECATHLON); THE ANDY WARHOL 

FOUNDATION FOR THE VISUAL ARTS / ARTISTS RIGHTS SOCIETY (ARS), NEW YORK (WARHOL) 

Oct. 22-Nov. 1 

Chicago International 

Children’s Film Festival 

CHICAGO Budding Spielbergs and Scorseses will 

show off their latest productions at the largest 

film festival for and by children in the country— 

more than 200 films from 40 countries will be 

screened. And even though the auteurs may be 

short of stature, the event itself is a big deal: Top 

prize-winning entries qualify to be seen by the 

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 

nomination committee. www.cicff.org 

NOV 

Oct. 31-Nov. 2 

Día De Los Muertos 

Exhibit and Altar 

SAN ANTONIO A Mexican holiday 

with Aztec origins, Day of the 

Dead is a time to honor and 

remember the deceased. Learn 

the history of the celebration at 

the Mission San José and create 

your own skeleton puppets, marigold 

displays, necklaces of skull 

beads and papel picado (traditional 

papercutting designs). 

Don’t forget to try a sugar skull. 

www.sacalaveras.com 

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 

Nov. 4-8 4- 

New York 

Comedy Come Festival 

NEW YORK Y CITY Some 

of the biggest names in 

comedy—like comed Ricky Ger- 

vais, v Tracy Tr T Morgan and 

Bill Maher—will Ma be at 

this festival, fes e along with 

150 others, oth t performing 

at more mor than 10 venues 

throughout throug the city. But 

there’s also serious busi- 

ness to take care of: The 

“Stand Up for Heroes” 

benefit i raises money for 

service members injured 

in Afghanistan Afgh and Iraq. 

www.nycomedy 

www.n 

festival.com 

festiva 

Flip Sides 

Strangulation by Andy Warhol 

See great artists 

from another 

angle this month. 

While most major artists are 

known for one specifi c style, 

many defi ed expectations 

throughout their careers. 

Th ese exhibits shine a light 

on the lesser-known works 

of big-name artists: 

“Andy Warhol: Th e Last 

Decade,” on view at the 

Milwaukee Art Museum 

(www.mam.org) through 

Jan. 3, off ers a glimpse into 

the artist’s rarely displayed 

mature period, where he 

mixed representation and 

abstraction, and collaborated 

with other artists like 

Jean-Michel Basquiat. 

“Leonardo da Vinci: 

Hand of the Genius,” 

showing Oct. 6 through Feb. 

21 at the High Museum 

of Art (www.high.org) in 

Atlanta, is the fi rst exhibition 

to explore the artist’s 

signifi cant role in renaissance 

sculpture. It includes 

plans for and a creation of 

what would have been the 

largest statue of the late 15th 

century, the Sforza Horse. 

Henri Matisse, one of 

the best-known 20thcentury 

painters, was also 

a talented printmaker. At 

the Baltimore Museum 

of Art (www.artbma.org), 

see etchings, monotypes 

and lithographs as well as 

illustrated books in the 

“Matisse as Printmaker” 

exhibit (Oct. 25-Jan. 3). 


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THE LIVES OF a New York actor and a New 

Orleans shopkeeper seem worlds apart. But 

Bryan Batt, who plays Salvatore Romano on the 

hit TV show “Mad Men,” lives both. Th e New 

Orleans native opened Hazelnut, a gift and home 

accessories store, on Magazine Street in 2003. 

“I believe Magazine Street is one of the last bastions of true boutique 

shopping in America,” Batt says. Here, he reveals his favorite spots. 

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737 OCTAVIA ST “This great bistro is 

family-owned and operated by Hassan and the 

effervescent Zohreh Khaleghi. Locals adore the 

cozy setting and delicious menu, which includes 

coq au vin, barbecue shrimp and a divine rack 

of lamb with a black currant demi-glaze.” 

www.flamingtorchnola.com 

LOCAL BLOGGERS 

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CHICAGO-STYLE* HOT DOGS. 

1. HOT DOUGS “From daily specialty 

sausages (like antelope or rabbit) to the 

Chicago dog draped with grilled onions, you 

can’t go wrong.” www.hotdougs.com 

2. WIENER’S CIRCLE “Nobody serves dogs 

with as much sass as this takeout joint, where 

the crass women behind the counter are as 

famous as the Chicago dog.” 773-477-7444 

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5505 MAGAZINE ST “This is the 

destination for all things denim: 

Men and women, as well as 

boys and girls, love the great 

selection of fashion-forward 

and classic jeans.” 

www.jeantherapy.com 

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5423 MAGAZINE ST “Owned by the 

fabulous Jones sisters, Margaret and Sallie, 

who are always on hand to guide you to 

the perfect selections, this is the place for 

exquisite and unique stationery and invitations, 

in addition to beautiful Italian photo 

albums and journals.” www.scriptura.com 

3. GENE & JUDES “Th is joint eschews superr- 

fl uous vegetables, using minimal relish, 

onion, mustard and hot peppers. Th ere’s no 

ketchup (so don’t ask).” 708-452-7634 

4. SUPERDAWG “Th e family recipe at this 

garish drive-in is topped with the usual, 

except for pickled green tomatoes instead of 

red wedges.” www.superdawg.com 

5. VIENNA BEEF FACTORY “Th e best dogs 

in the city are made by the Vienna Beef 

Company, so why not go straight to the 

source?” www.viennabeef.com 

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fantastic high-end boutique 

offers many top designers. 

The selection celebrates the 

more elegant and sophisticated 

fashions of the current runway 

collections.” www.miminola.com 

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lover’s gold mine. 

Collectors of 

antique, vintage 

and new sterling, 

and silver plate 

will be in heaven. 

If there’s a specific 

pattern or design 

you’re looking for 

that they don’t 

have, the staff will 

find it for you.” 

www.melange 

sterling.com 

Blake Royer and 

Nick Kindelsperger 

are the minds 

behind the Chicagobased 

food blog 

The Paupered Chef 

(www.thepaupered 

chef.com). 

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FLOWCHART 

IT’S 

HALLOWEEN! 

ARE YOU 

SCARED? 

Take me home! 

It’s almost midnight! 

Don’t worry. Mickey’s Not- 

So-Scary Halloween Party 

at Disneyworld’s Magic Kingdom 

Theme Park in Orlando 

promises appearances by 

many Disney characters. 

www.disneyworld.com 

ANIMALS 

At the Jelly Belly Factory 

Tour in Fairfi eld, CA (48 

miles from San Francisco), 

see how the sweet “kernels” 

are made—and grab 

a few handfuls for yourself. 

www.jellybelly.com 

Watch Woody Harrelson and co. take on an army of the 

undead in the campy/gory Zombieland, which opens this 

month. www.zombieland.com 

“Rock and Roll 

All Nite” 

No Halloween is complete 

without makeup and fake 

blood. KISS will do their part 

at New Orleans’ Voodoo Experience, 

Oct. 31-Nov. 1. www. 

thevoodooexperience.com 

LA’s special effects and 

wardrobe departments 

take center stage at the 

West Hollywood Costume 

Carnaval. www.westholly 

woodhalloween.com 

SAND 

TIGER SHARK 

Carcharias taurus 

KISS OR 

AC/DC? 

I’m very frightened. A little? I can take it. Never. Try me. 

CINDERELLA OR 

WILLY WONKA? 

Take me to the 

Chocolate Factory. 

of rock. 

“You Shook Me All 

Night Long” 

“Problem Child”? “Back in 

Black”? “T.N.T”? AC/DC was 

made for Halloween. Catch 

them in Jacksonville, FL, 

on Oct. 30. https://tickets. 

acdc.com 

If you thought downtown 

was freaky already, 

prepare yourself for New 

York’s legendary Village 

Halloween Parade. 

www.halloween-nyc.com 

THE 

MOST IMPORTANT 

PARTS OF HALLOW- 

EEN ARE... 

The costumes. 

The treats. 

MY FAVORITE KIND 

OF CORN IS... 

popped. 

You 

might 

just fi nd 

Lestat on 

a vampire 

tour 

of New 

Orleans. 

www. 

haunted 

history 

tours.com 

Try “Terror 

Behind the 

Walls” at 

Philadelphia’s 

Eastern State 

Penitentiary. 

www.eastern 

state.org 

GHOSTS 

ARE... 

Hysteria 

or spellcraft? 

Visit Salem, 

MA, 

to tell the 

difference. 

www. 

salemwax 

museum. 

com 

A night 

at the 

Stanley 

Hotel, 

60 miles 

outside 

Denver, 

inspired 

Stephen 

King. www. 

stanley 

hotel.com 

There’s nothing 

quite like 

Atlanta’s Netherworld, 

where 

the theme this 

year is “Blood 

Night.” www. 

fearworld.com 

FEARSOME FAUNA Forget the cuddly koalas and puff y pandas—a trip to the zoo can actually be quite sinister. 

New York Aquarium 

www.nyaquarium.com 

With three rows of 

very sharp teeth, its 

menacing appearance 

strongly resembles 

that of the fearsome 

Great White. 

KOMODO 

DRAGON 

Varanus 

komodoensis 

candy. 

I WANT TO SEE 

MONSTERS... 

on the block. 

W 

EVIL EAST 

OR WICKED 

WEST? 

E 

Houston Zoo 

www.houstonzoo.org 

This wily lizard gathers 

information with its 

tongue, has toxic saliva 

and has been known to 

eat mammals (humans 

included). 

COMMON 

RAVEN 

Corvus corax 

All around 

us. 

Tortured 

prisoners. 

INTERVIEW 

WITH A VAMPIRE, 

THE CRUCIBLE OR 

THE SHINING? 

I’M MOST 

SCARED OF... 


Make believe, 

but a fun time. 

Vicious 

vampires. 

Maryland Zoo 

in Baltimore 

www.marylandzoo.org 

The largest all-black 

bird in the world can 

mimic human speech 

and has been known to 

inspire dark poetry. 



FEARS 

Phobia Fix 

YOUR PHOBIA: 

ACROPHOBIA ▶ Fear of heights 

OCHLOPHOBIA ▶ Fear of crowds 

ARACHNOPHOBIA ▶ Fear of spiders 

NYCTOPHOBIA ▶ Fear of the dark 

COULROPHOBIA ▶ Fear of clowns 

CONQUER YOUR BIGGEST 

FEARS AT THESE TERRIFYING 

ATTRACTIONS. 

Go out on The Ledge at the Willis (formerly 

Sears) Tower in Chicago. The new glassfl 

oored viewing boxes extend 4.3 feet out 

from the building’s sky deck on the 103rd 

fl oor. www.theskydeck.com/theledge.asp 

Try not to freak out when you join the 

120,000 people expected to pack into NYC 

bars to see bands like Broadcast and the 

Japandroids at the College Music Journal’s 

annual Music Marathon & Film Festival. 

(Oct. 20-24). www.cmj.com/marathon 

No glass separates visitors from the living 

spiders in the Natural History Museum of 

Los Angeles County’s Spider Pavilion. It’s 

set up like a butterfl y garden—so spiders 

crawl around on unenclosed plants. 

Through Nov. 1. www.nhm.org 

Does the idea of not seeing what you’re 

eating give you the chills? Get over it by 

indulging your other four senses at pitch 

black restaurants in LA and San Francisco. 

Europeans have been doing it for years. 

www.darkdining.com 

THIS MONTH IN 

TRAVEL HISTORY 

ON OCT. 16, 1869, the four-story Tremont House (sometimes called 

The Tremont Hotel) in Boston became the first 

hotel to have indoor 

plumbing. It was also the fi rst to have indoor baths, a r eception 

area, guest rooms with locks, free soap and bellboys, making it the 

prototype of a modern, fi rst-class American hotel. 


CONQUER IT! 

Watch clowns totter around the big top at 

the classic Ringling Bros. and Barnum & 

Bailey Circus in Worcester, MA (Oct. 8-12) 

and Boston (Oct. 14-18). www.ringling.com 

THE 

BEACH 

BOYS 

BOOK 

Four Florida- 

based architects 

breathe new life 

into mid-centurystyle 

architecture. 

Tropical modernism—a 

style with clean lines, 

splashes of color and 

lots of glass—fuses the 

traditions of Mid- 

Century Modernism 

with the subtle Latin 

American accents of the 

Southern Atlantic coast. 

Th e style has undergone 

a recent resurgence 

in cities like Florida, 

according to Saxon 

Henry’s upcoming book 

Four Florida Moderns, 

which profi les the work 

of up-and-coming 

star architects Alberto 

Alfonso, René González, 

Chad Oppenheim and 

Guy Peterson. Along 

with photos of their 

work, the book contains 

interviews, both with 

the architects and 

experts, about their 

careers and the creative 

process. And on your 

next Florida getaway, 

check out Peterson’s 

Th eisen Residence in 

Sarasota and González’s 

lobby renovation for 

Miami’s Museum of 

Contemporary Art. 

PHOTOGRAPH BY CAROLYN WACHNICKI (CMJ)

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n. A child’s play thing Noodle v. To catch fish with bare hands or with a gaff Pogonip n. A dense, icy fog 

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are so diverse that you don’t have to be a fan of 

savory drinks—or even beer—to enjoy them. 


IF YOU LIKE: Margaritas 

TRY: Here Comes the Sun 

AT: JoeDoe, NYC 

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WHAT’S IN IT? Green Flash 

West Coast IPA, Azul Tequila, 

preserved orange 

IF YOU LIKE: Whiskey 

TRY: Gentleman and a Scholar 

AT: London Grill, Philly 

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WHAT’S IN IT? Gentleman Jack 

whiskey, Beamish Irish Stout, 

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IF YOU LIKE: After-dinner 

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AT: Alembic, San Francisco 

(www.alembicbar.com) 

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rum, Brachetto d’Acqui dessert 

wine, porter foam 

IF YOU LIKE: Fruity drinks 

TRY: The Belga 

AT: Belga Café, Washington, DC 

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WHAT’S IN IT? Vodka, lime 

juice, St. Louis Peche beer 

PHOTOGRAPH BY VICKY WASIK (COCKTAIL)

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CREW CUTS FLIGHT ATTENDANT DAN MANGAN ALWAYS SEEKS OUT 

INTERESTING EXHIBITS AT CHICAGO’S TOP MUSEUMS. 

Those cool autumn breezes coming off 

Lake Michigan don’t bother AirTran 

Airways Crew Member Dan Mangan 

one bit. Th ey’re the perfect excuse to 

throw on his favorite sweater and head to Chicago’s 

world-class (indoor) cultural institutions. 

A lifelong Chicagoan, Mangan currently 

resides in the heart of downtown, just a brisk 

walk from the Art Institute of Chicago (www. 

artic.edu). While he loves to gaze at the classic 

Monets and Renoirs, he is a huge 

fan of the new glass-enclosed 

galleries in the Modern Wing. 

Open since May, they showcase 

everything from architecture 

to photography. 

When he’s in the mood for 

Modern Wing 

something edgier, Mangan 

heads north on Michigan Avenue to the 

Museum of Contemporary Art (www. 

mcachicago.org). “Some of the exhibits can be 

a little bit shocking for people,” he says. “But I 

like that.” Opening this month is “Daria Martin: 

Minotaur,” showcasing the artist’s 10-minute, 

16mm fi lm that pays tribute to key pioneers of 

the postmodern dance movement. 


Mangan also likes non-art museums, like 

the Museum of Science and Industry (www. 

msichicago.org), which features LEGO architecture, 

smart homes and historical displays. “Going 

down in the coal mine exhibit always reminds 

me of my school fi eld trips as a kid,” he says. 

Cool gadgets and contemporary art notwithstanding, 

Mangan’s favorite arts venue 

is the South Shore Cultural Center (www. 

chicagoparkdistrict.com), an opulent early- 

20th-century mansion—and 

site of President and Michelle 

Obama’s wedding reception— 

south of downtown. One of 

Mangan’s teenage haunts, the 

refurbished lakefront country 

club now partners with a 

variety of cultural organizations 

to host programs and creative classes. “Th e 

place was empty… we used to sneak in there 

to sleep. Now there’s so much going on. It’s so 

cool,” he says. 

For someone who loves Chicago’s 

museums as much as Mangan does, a 

painting class may just be on his agenda. 

—Rod O’Connor 

PERSONNEL PICKS 

Name: Dan Mangan 

Position: Flight 

Attendant 

Years in Chicago: 

Lifelong resident 

Favorite Chicago 

cuisine: “People always 

ask me about Chicago 

pizza, but I love 

Greektown,” Mangan 

says. “My favorite restaurant 

is Greek Islands 

(www.greekislands.net; 

312-782-9855). The 

lamb shank is so good; 

it falls of the bone.” 

Favorite place for a 

pint: “My dad’s from 

County Cork and my 

mom’s from County 

Kerry, so of course I 

love Cork and Kerry 

(www.corkand 

kerrychicago.com),” 

he says. “It’s a very 

cool pub—South Side 

Irish to the core.” 

Best beach for dog 

watching: “I love 

the dog beach on 

Montrose Avenue 

(www.mondog.org),” 

Mangan says. “It’s a 

beautiful beach. It 

doesn’t matter if there’s 

four feet of snow.” 

Best place for a 

post-art meal: Terzo 

Piano (312-443-8650) 

at the Art Institute of 

Chicago. “It’s a nice 

place to sit down and 

have good food and 

talk with your friends 

about everything 

you’ve seen,” he says. 

TO LEARN more about what to do, where to 

eat and where to shop in Chicago, turn to 

page 113 in the Go Guides.


HOME TURF 

WAYNE’S WORLD 

With its star-powered shows and beautiful lakefront, there’s no 

place like Las Vegas for this legendary entertainer. 


The fi rst time Wayne Newton played in Las Vegas, he was just 15 years old. He did 

six shows a night, six days a week at the Fremont Hotel. Over the next 40 years, 

the entertainer known for his gleaming white teeth and perfect hair performed 

more than 30,000 solo shows in the neon-lit city, earning the nickname “Mr. Las 

Vegas.” Today, you can fi nd Newton on his 52-acre ranch in the southeast part of 

the city, where he raises Arabian horses and keeps everythi everything from penguins and peacocks to 

wallabies and a marmoset monkey. 

Who fi rst called you “Mr. 

Las Vegas”? “I believe it 

was a writer from a Dallas 

newspaper. I think he 

was referring to the fact 

that I was doing about 36 

weeks a year. He ended 

[the article] with, ‘If Frank 

Sinatra is the matinee idol 

then Wayne Newton would be 

the midnight idol.’” 

You still perform at the Hollywood Theater 

in the MGM Grand. What’s the showroom 

like? “It truly is one of the very few that is 

still reminiscent of what built Las Vegas. You 

can still have a drink. You can still sit in a 

booth. It’s not theater seating, which most 

of the showrooms have gone to. Being the 

saloon singer I’ve been my whole life, I love 

(above) Cirque du Soleil’s O 

that nightclub nig atmosphere. I 

love to bbe 

able to sit at a table 

and hav have a drink and watch a 

good show sh if I want to.” 

What are a few of your 

favorite favor shows to watch? 

“Ch “Cher (www.cherlasvegas. 

com) co at Caesars Palace is a 

terrifi c show. She’s a tremendous 

talent. [I love] Bette Midler, also 

at Caesars, and O (www.cirquedusoleil. 

com) at the Bellagio. I must tell you, 

though, I think that by and large I really do 

lean toward star-led shows as opposed to 

production-led shows.” 

Where do you like to go for a pre- or 

post-show meal? “I go to Piero’s (www. 

pieroscuisine.com; 702-369-2305), a hangout

PHOTOGRAPHS BY PATRICK WILEN (WAYNE NEWTON), RICHARD TERMINE (CIRQUE DU SOLEIL’S O), 

FRANK MICELOTTA (WAYNE NEWTON PERFORMING), PHOTOLIBRARY (VALLEY OF FIRE) 

“The outdoor 

facet of 

Las Vegas 

is the most 

underrated 

and littleknown 

part of 

the city.” 

for me longer than I care to talk about. Th e food is 

incredible. Th e ambience is nice and not so formal. I 

think that’s the best of both worlds for me. I also go 

to Tony Marnell’s place off Sunset, Panevino (www. 

panevinolasvegas.com; 702-222-2400).” 

Where is the best place to see the neon lights of 

the city? “I’m a helicopter pilot, so my absolute favorite 

would be from the helicopter; there are a few local tour 

companies you can book. And the Foundation Room at 

the top of Mandalay Bay (www.mandalaybay.com) has 

a tremendous view of the city.” 

What is Las Vegas’ best-kept secret? “Most people 

don’t know that Lake Mead exists, much less realize 

that it has 1,500 miles of shoreline. We own two boats 

on Lake Mead, the Summer Wind and the Rendezvous, 

but most of the marinas supply rental boats. Mt. 

Charleston, 35 minutes from the Strip, is pretty 

phenomenal; it’s nice and cool among the pine trees. Mt. 

Charleston Lodge (www.mtcharlestonlodge.com) is 

at the top, which has log cabins and a restaurant. I love 

the Valley of Fire (www.parks.nv.gov/vf.htm). Th ere are 

many times that I’ve taken my daughter in the helicopter 

and we just go right on top of a plateau and have lunch. 

Th e outdoor facet of Las Vegas is the most underrated 

and little-known part of the city.” —DK Howe 

TO LEARN more about what to do, where to eat and where to 

shop in Las Vegas, turn to page 122 in the Go Guides. 

(from top) Wayne 

Newton performing; 

Valley of Fire 


029

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PHOTOGRAPH BY JOE MCBRIDE/CORBIS 

On the Town 

CANCUN 

033 IN BRIEF Fun facts, tidbits and news you can use. 

035 QUINTESSENTIAL A guide to the area’s must-see attractions. 

038 HECHO EN MEXICO It’s all about laidback style for Cancun’s top designers. 

040 WORD PLAY At these Spanish language schools, learning and fun go hand in hand. 

042 OUR TOWN For these four distinct locals, there’s no place like Cancun. 

044 THE OLD TOWN & THE SEA While away a day in an old-fashioned fishing village. 

047 FURTHER INCIDENTS OF TRAVEL IN YUCATAN One writer goes in search of remote 

Mayan ruins—and adventure ensues. 

051 LIVING LA VIDA LOCALE Venture downtown for an authentic taste of Cancun. 


031

PHOTOGRAPH BY RUSSELL GORDON/AURORA PHOTOS 

IN BRIEF 

TEQUILA VS. XTABENTUN 

WHAT IT IS: Mexican spirit made from 

the blue agave plant 

HOW TO DRINK IT: served straight in 

a snifter (no shots with lime and salt!) 

which allows the flavors to breathe 

WHERE TO EXPERIENCE IT: The Ritz- 

Carlton Cancun (www.ritzcarlton.com; 

+52 998-881-0808), which offers tequila 

tasting classes Fridays at 6:30pm. 

WHAT IT IS: Yucatecan drink made from 

anise seed and fermented honey from the 

nectar of xtabentún flowers 

HOW YOU DRINK IT: on the rocks or 

in Mayan coffee 

WHERE TO EXPERIENCE IT: Labná 

Restaurant (www.labna.com; +52 998- 

892-3056) in downtown Cancun serves 

top-notch Mayan coffee. 

BY THE 

NUMBERS 1,800 capacity of CocoBongo, one of the top party spots in Cancun, which 

offers dancing, acrobatic shows and live bands 1.3 MILLION size (in acres) 

of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, the largest protected area in the Mexican 

Caribbean and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors can kayak, go fishing and 

take ecological tours. 700 length (in miles) of the Great Mesoamerican Reef, the 

second largest coral reef in the world. It extends from the tip of Cancun’s Hotel Zone 

to the Bay Islands in Honduras. 

Sian Ka’an 

Biosphere Reserve 

ON THE TOWN: CANCUN 

TIMELINE 

1200s: Mayans settle 

around the area that is 

now Cancun. Based on 

excavations of the El Rey 

ruins (what is now the 

Hotel Zone), they used the 

uninhabitable deserted 

island as a burial site. 

EARLY 1540s: 

Spanish conquistadores 

arrive, 

founding nearby 

Merida and 

focusing on inland 

areas for the next 

300 years. 

1821: Mexico wins independence 

from Spain. 

1971: Mexican president 

Luis Echeverria Alvarez 

authorizes the Ministry of 

Foreign Relations to buy 

the island and surrounding 

region. With a $22 million 

loan from the World Bank 

and the Inter-American 

Development Bank, the 

building of Cancun begins. 

1974: The first hotels open 

in Cancun. 

2005: Hurricanes Wilma 

and Emily devastate the 

area, but after an almost 

$200 million clean-up 

effort, Cancun is up and 

running once again. 


033

Hacienda del Mar 

Dorado, Puerto Rico 

 

 

 

 

 

INTERNET SPECIAL INTERNET SPECIAL 

Rates 

starting at 

$ 129 .00 

per night * 

* Plus a 9% added tax and a MINIMUM TWO NIGHT STAY IS REQUIRED. ALL TRAVEL MUST BE COMPLETED BY DECEMBER 18, 2009. A two night deposit is required at the time of booking. Cancellations outside 

of 14 days prior to arrival will be a full refund. Cancellations inside of 14 days will forfeit deposit. For more info please call 1.800.926.4447 between the hours of 9 AM thru 5 PM EST Monday thru Friday.

PHOTOGRAPHS BY MEDIOIMAGES/PHOTODISC 

(XCARET), STOCKFOOD/ROBERTSON (SOPA) 

QUINTESSENTIAL 

ONE-STOP PARK 

Once a Mayan port city, Xcaret (www.xcaret.com)—pronounced ishcar-et—is 

the only indoor aquarium in North America where you can 

touch, pet, feed and swim with sharks. You can easily spend an entire 

day at this 250-acre ecological park, which also offers the chance to 

swim with dolphins; snorkel or scuba in the Caribbean; ride a raft 

through the jungle and explore underground rivers. There’s also a 

butterfly pavilion, bat cave, jaguar island, manatee lagoon, coral reef 

aquarium… the list goes on. 

Get the Dish HERE’S WHAT TO ORDER WHEN YOU WANT A TASTE OF YUCATECAN CUISINE. 

PESCADO TIKIN 

XIC: Grouper 

fish rubbed with 

achiote, then 

wrapped in banana 

leaves and baked 

or barbecued. 

PANUCHOS: Corn 

tortillas split 

and filled with 

black bean paste 

and fried, then 

topped with 

shredded chicken 

lettuce, tomato and 

onions. 

FRIJOL CON PUERCO: 

Stew made from 

black beans and 

pork, served with 

rice and garnishes 

like chopped 

radish, cilantro 

and onion. 

COCHINITA PIBIL: 

Pork marinated 

in achiote, 

orange juice, 

garlic, cumin 

and salt, then 

wrapped in 

banana leaves 

and cooked. 


PARADISE 

ISLANDS 

If scuba diving or 

snorkeling are on your 

to-do list, plan a day trip 

to one of these slices of 

coral reef heaven. 

Cozumel 

Underwater enthusiasts 

became aware 

of this island’s rich 

coral reef thanks to 

Jacques Cousteau. 

Take a glass-bottom 

boat ride or arrange a 

snorkeling tour to see 

it for yourself. Ferries 

depart from Playa del 

Carmen; trips take 30 

minutes. 

Isla Mujeres 

(Island of Women) 

After you take in the 

underwater scenery at 

the Garrafón Natural 

Reef Park, visit the 

sea turtle rehab and 

breeding facility, which 

opened in response 

to the animal’s recent 

endangerment. Ferries 

depart from Cancun; 

trips take 15 minutes. 

SOPA DE LIMA: Chicken broth, 

with shredded chicken, lime 

and strips of fried tortilla. 


035

036 


QUINTESSENTIAL 

GOLF GREATS CANCUN 

AND RIVIERA MAYA ARE 

EARNING PRAISE FOR THEIR 

DESIGNER GOLF COURSES. 

HERE ARE A FEW OF THE BEST: 

The Moon Spa & Golf 

Club is home to the only 

Jack Nicklaus Signature 

course in Cancun. + In 

2007, the Greg Normandesigned 

El Camaleón, 

at the Mayakoba resort 

in Riviera Maya, was the 

first course in Mexico 

to host a PGA Tour. + 

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Golf Resort, designed 

by Robert Trent Jones 

Architects, is opening this 

winter in Riviera Maya. 

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El Camaleón 

Q&A 

WHO: Rafael Estrada 

Rodríguez, a shaman 

at Aventura Spa 

Palace (www. 

palaceresorts.com; 

800-635-1836) in 

Riviera Maya 

TOPIC: The ancient 

Mayan steam bath 

ritual in a temazcal 

(sweat lodge), 

offered at the 

resort spa 

WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF THE TEMAZCAL? “The name ‘temazcal’ or ‘temazcalli’ is 

made of two Nahuatl words: ‘temaz,’ which means bath or hot, and ‘calli,’ which means 

house. This ingenious form of hygiene not only cleansed the body, but also cleared the 

mind and revitalized the human spirit. It was also used by the Aztecs as a treatment 

for many illnesses. The positive effects on the well being of the community were so 

important that the temazcal developed into a tradition and spiritual custom.” 

WHAT DOES A TEMAZCAL LOOK LIKE? “The structure resembles a dome-shaped igloo 

made up of mud bricks or stones. The floor is usually made of flattened soil, set in a 

convex shape. In the middle of this circled interior is a pit where the hot stones are 

placed, considered the umbilicus of the mother Earth.” 

WHAT DOES THE RITUAL ENTAIL? “The participants sit in a circle around the hot 

stones. The entrance is closed and cold water is thrown onto the sizzling stones. The 

result is a thick, dense vapor that heats up the inside of the temazcal, causing body 

temperatures to increase. The rising body temperature causes the brain to release 

endorphins, natural painkillers, which create a relaxing and soothing effect.” 

Time Travel 

CANCUN 

The Yucatan Peninsula is home to 

some of the finest examples of Mayan 

archaeology, built more than 2,000 years 

ago. Lucky for visitors, many hotels and 

local companies offer tours to these 

popular sites: 

CHICHEN ITZA (117 miles west of Cancun): One 

of the new Seven Wonders of the World, it is 

dominated by the pyramid Temple of Kukulcan, 

named for a Mayan deity who took the form of a 

feathered snake. 

COBÁ (120 miles south of Cancun): This ancient 

Mayan city rises up between two lagoons and is 

home to several large pyramids, including the 

tallest in the Yucatan. 

TULUM (82 miles south of Cancun): One of the 

best-preserved Mayan sites, it sits on the edge 

of a cliff overlooking the Caribbean. 

PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY CANCUN CVB (COBA, CHICHEN ITZA, TULUM)

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Cancun’s top designers are making 

strides in the world of fashion. 

BY DAVID GARCÍA ZAMORA 

Simoneta Morales was no 

ordinary 13-year-old. 

Instead of wearing 

store-bought clothes 

like her classmates, 

she sketched her own 

dresses and supervised 

a seamstress to produce exactly what she 

wanted. “My family was very art-oriented so 

they indulged me,” says the now-23-year-old 

designer, who recently opened the boutique 

Simona & Cirilo. 

A relative newcomer to the city’s fashion 

scene, the Cancun native has already 

garnered a lot of attention across Mexico. 

“I hope to create a Mexican brand that can 

have international success,” she says. 

Unlike cities such as Paris, Milan and 

New York, Cancun is not an international 

fashion capital. Yet talents like Morales and 

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Flores, who opened her Cancun boutique 

15 years ago, has earned attention for 

her simple and elegant bridal gowns and 

has a ready-to-wear resort line available 

at national and international beach-area 

hotel chains. Salomón’s colorful designs 

have appeared on the pages of InStyle and 

he is included in the book Moda de Mexico 

as one of the 100 most influential people in 

Mexican fashion. 

While each of these designers has a 

distinct vision, they all create clothes that 

reflect Cancun’s relaxed, beach environment. 

Salomón’s designs—which he calls 

“hippie chic”—are unembellished. “I 

like flowing fabrics and simple, relaxed 

concepts,” he says. “People who like my 

designs always have an affinity with the 

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so don’t leave town without a new outfit. 


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+52 998-887-0630 

(Clockwise from top left) An 

Erica Flores design; a dress 

by David Salomón; Simoneta 

Morales in her store 

Yucatan Peninsula, whether it’s the climate, 

the colors or the relaxed atmosphere— 

aspects that are incompatible with the 

rigidity of a larger city.” 

Flores’ designs are equally beach-y, 

yet bolder and experimental. “I’m always 

combining different patterns, fabrics and 

natural materials, incorporating fretwork, 

weaving or some other detail,” says Flores, 

who is inspired by everything from paintings 

to the Caribbean’s weather. 

As for Morales, her vintage-inspired 

style is romantic and classic. “I add an 

alternative touch,” she says. Morales 

understands that people don’t always like to 

dress like everyone else, which is why her 

collections—released every three months— 

include just 40 designs, each of which only 

has six reproductions. “You can wear the 

clothes and be guaranteed that there are 

only six of the same shirts out there,” she 

says. “That level of exclusivity is rarely seen 

in American brands.” 

Like Morales, who matured from 

a talented teenager with a vision to a 

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Word Play 

SPANISH LANGUAGE SCHOOLS 

IN THE RIVIERA MAYA MIX 

A LOT OF LEARNING 

WITH EVEN MORE FUN. 

BY JACQUELINE DETWILER 

WE’RE SEATED IN AN OPENair 

tiki hut at Solexico Playa 

del Carmen (www.solexico. 

com/playadelcarmen), an idyllic 

language center located in a 

breezy garden just blocks from the beach. It’s not the 

most scholastic of locations, but I know I won’t get 

distracted—Israel is my private tutor, and he seems to 

know what he’s doing. For the next hour, while most of 

the other students are away touring the local ruins, he 

has the unenviable task of teaching me Spanish. 

Learning Spanish has long been a goal of mine (one 

I apparently share with much of the English-speaking 

world—it’s the top educational goal on 43things.com, 

a lifetime to-do list website). But with little time for 

classes back home, it seemed unattainable—that is, 

until I discovered schools in Riviera Maya that had the 

genius idea of combining language learning with something 

everybody can find time for: a vacation. 

A few days before I met Israel, I started my educa- 


“We’re going to start with a 

verbal exam,” my instructor, 

Israel, says in Spanish. His 

mouth is moving, but the 

only thing I truly understand 

is this: It’s about to get ugly. 

tional adventure at International House Riviera Maya (www.ihrivieramaya. 

com), a combination school, hotel and community center two blocks from 

Playa del Carmen’s café-studded Avenida Cinco. When I arrived, polyglots from 

Italy, the US, Mexico and Spain were milling around in the courtyard, drinking 

coffee and conversing in Spanish (too bad I couldn’t understand a word—yet). 

Before long, I was sitting in an introductory language class with three Italians 

learning the answer to ¿Como te llamas? (answer: Me llamo Jacqui) and writing 

down every Spanish word I’d ever heard. I had so much fun getting to know 

the students in the class that I couldn’t wait to meet more people—and practice 

what I’d learned—at one of the afternoon activities, which ranged from cooking 

and Latin dance classes to scuba diving instruction. 

While I felt pretty comfortable in my beginner class at the International 

House, I was out of my league at El Bosque del Caribe (www.cancun-language. 

com.mx), a language school in a repurposed Cancun hacienda that offers a 

combination package with intermediate or advanced Spanish lessons and scuba 

diving certification. My class consisted of using a book of handouts (instead of 

“See spot run,” it was “Learn what Carlos does at el universidad”) and cracking

jokes with Margarita, my instructor. But by 

the time we got to antonyms, I was 

doodling pictures of the pretty red flowers 

outside the window (school is still 

school, after all). Admittedly, I was far 

less advanced than most of the students, 

two of whom worked for a local travel 

agency. But everyone was very encouraging, 

and before long, I was coming up with 

my own antonyms. 

Back at Solexico, the yard is slowly 

filling up with students returning from 

shopping tours, kiteboarding, diving trips 

and cenote swimming, and Israel is just 

finishing up teaching me how (and what) 

to order in a Mexican restaurant. It’s a good 

thing, too, because after we say our goodbyes, 

I realize I am starving. 

I wander the tree-lined streets before 

selecting a café that serves a few of the 

dishes Israel recommended. Feeling a bit 

nervous, I say, “Quiero una mesa para 

uno, por favor,” to the man at the door, and 

to my surprise he responds, in Spanish, 

“Right this way, miss. And where did you 

learn Spanish?” 

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT 

TAKE WHAT YOU LEARN 

IN CLASS AND USE IT 

WHILE YOU TRAVEL AROUND 

RIVIERA MAYA. 

PLACE: Chichen Itza ruins 

(www.chichenitza.com) 

ENGLISH: Where is the Sacred Cenote? 

SPANISH: “¿Dónde está el Cenote 

Sagrado?” 

PLACE: Xel-ha ecological park 

(www.xelha.com) 

ENGLISH: “Do I return my snorkel here?” 

SPANISH: “¿Es aquí donde devuelvo mi 

esnórkel?” 

PLACE: Los Almendros 

(www.fiestamericana.com) 

ENGLISH: “I would like to order the 

chicken and lemon soup, please.” 

SPANISH: “Quiero ordenar la sopa 

de limón, por favor.” 

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Lisa Stearns- Migoni 

CO-OWNER, PERSONALDIVERS.COM 

5 YEARS ON THE JOB 

BORN AND RAISED IN THE BOWMAN, ND 

How did you end up in Cancun? “I met my husband here 12 

years ago, the first time I ever dove. I fell in love with the reefs and 

the beautiful turquoise waters.” 

What keeps you here? “The diving is amazing, with lots of sea 

life and well-protected reefs. And it’s a very easy life. Most people 

speak English, and the cost of living is way lower. It’s a simpler way 

of life, blessedly stress-free, unlike most cities in the US.” 

How do you feel Cancun has changed since you arrived? “It has 

grown in population, and now they are building several towers for 

condo living. So the traffic is twice as bad! But the change is only 

bringing good things to Cancun.” 

What are your favorite hangouts? “My 

husband and I dine out fairly regularly. Our 

favorites are local places like Timón de 

Cancun, which has great seafood. We also 

go to listen to live music at Ruth’s and 

Azúcar almost every weekend.” 

Alejandro Rabishkin 

Castillo 

DIRECTOR, GALKA FOUNDATION 


BORN AND RAISED IN MÉRIDA, YUCATÁN 

(200 MILES FROM CANCUN) 

What do you feel the foundation, which provides legal 

assistance for underprivileged citizens, has done for Cancun? 

“We’re the first exclusively pro-bono legal firm in the city. We have 

seen that the social services we provide change people’s attitudes 

towards the law, as they have found that there is such a thing as a 

friendly lawyer who will help without a vested economic interest. 

And for me, that is very noteworthy.” 

How many people have received free legal assistance from the 

foundation? “About a thousand people a year.” 

How do you enjoy Cancun in your spare time? “I love the 

theater, so I go to the Teatro Cancun whenever a new play opens. 

I also like the Mayan archeological sites like Tulum, Cobá and 

Xpujá. They’re simply fascinating.” 


Isabela Maraboli Canto 

CHEF, LA TROJITA RESTAURANT 


CANCUN NATIVE 

Our 

Town 

A pro diver, chef, philanthropist 

and artist feel right at home 

in Cancun. 

BY DAVID GARCÍA ZAMORA 

PHOTOGRAPHS 

BY DON COUCH 

What’s your favorite local dish? “Definitely frijol con puerco 

(pork and beans). Every tourist in Cancun should try it.” 

What sets your restaurant apart from others in Cancun? 

“I decide daily what the main course will be, and that’s new in 

Cancun because lunchtime menus are a bit constraining. The 

places that do change the main course daily are much more 

expensive, so what I do presents a more affordable alternative.” 

Describe the atmosphere. “It’s not very large—tables and chairs 

are a bit closer than in most restaurants. People talk to each 

other as if they were close acquaintances and not perfect strangers. 

It’s a bit like eating at a family reunion. I love it.” 

What do you do when you’re not cooking? 

“I spend quality time with my daughter. 

We’re frequently at the beach. She’s 

learning to swim, and the waves near the 

Hotel Zone are mostly mild, so it’s a safe 

place for her to practice” 

Dante López 

JADE AND BONE ARTIST, 

DANTE’S STUDIO 


BORN AND RAISED IN MAZATLÁN, SINALOA 

(1,000 MILES FROM CANCÚN) 

How has Cancun changed since you arrived 28 years ago? “I 

have witnessed a complete transformation. Many hotels, shopping 

malls, schools, houses and new services arrive each month. 

Cancun has to continually reinvent itself, and all of us who 

live here know that we have to adapt ourselves to the changing 

circumstances or die trying. However, our essence does not 

change, only the stone and metal that surrounds us.” 

What has Cancun given you as an artist? “A phenomenal 

showcase for my art. My guess is that my art now sits in at least 

one home in 80% of the countries of the world. It is because of 

this exposure that I was able to be named the 13th master jade 

artisan on the planet, which gives me an enormous amount 

of satisfaction.” 

Where do you get your inspiration? “It comes naturally, although 

it does overwhelm me at times. Like all artists, I sometimes find 

inspiration in my daily life. It may come from a breeze, a song—I 

think it comes from what I enjoy intensely.”

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Th e Old Town & the Sea 

BY DIANE BAIR & PAMELA WRIGHT 

PUERTO MORELOS, JUST A HALF-HOUR SOUTH OF CANCUN, 

IS AN AUTHENTIC FISHING VILLAGE THAT EMBODIES OLD MEXICO. 

HERE’S HOW TO ENJOY A DAY IN THIS LAIDBACK PARADISE: 

LATE 

MORNING 

(because 

who gets 

up early on 

vacation?) 

From Cancun, 

you can take 

a taxi (around 

$50) or catch 

the Riviera 

bus. From 

the stop, it’s 

a 1.2-mile 

walk to town. 

If you rented 

a car, drive 

south on 

Highway 307 

to Puerto 

Morelos. Look 

for parking 

near the palm 

tree-lined 

Town Square, 

and walk 

toward the 

fishing boats 

and beach. 


Noon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Mid 

NOON 

Soak up the 

scene of 

water, sand 

and seabirds. 

Don’t miss 

the “leaning 

lighthouse” 

to the left of 

the fishing 

dock. Atilt 

since 1967, 

courtesy of 

Hurricane 

Beulah, this 

is the town’s 

iconic image. 

Head left 

down the 

beach to 

Ojo de Agua 

(www.ojo-deagua.com) 

for a lunch 

of fajitas. 

Swimsuits 

and bare feet 

are the dress 

code here. 

1-ISH 

Pick up some 

beach reading 

at Alma 

Libre (www. 

almalibre 

books.com), 

the largestEnglishlanguage 

bookshop in 

the Yucatan. 

Next, pop 

into Dive In 

Puerto Morelos 

(www. 

diveinpuer 

tomorelos. 

com), where 

Brett Nielsen 

will take you 

out by boat 

to snorkel 

the incredible 

National 

Marine Park. 

2PM 

Float on the 

turquoise 

sea and 

commune 

with gem-like 

fishes, 

barracudas, 

turtles, 

eels, rays 

and nurse 

sharks on 

the world’s 

secondlargest 

barrier reef at 

the National 

Marine Park, 

less than a 

mile offshore. 

4PM 

Shake the 

saltwater out 

of your hair 

and pick up 

a smoothie 

made with 

fresh herbs 

at Juicy 

Rosy’s Juice 

Bar. Then, 

walk north 

to where the 

sand and sea 

grass give 

way to an 

oasis of palm 

trees. You’ve 

arrived at 

the luscious 

Ceiba del Mar 

Beach & Spa 

Resort (www. 

ceibadelmar. 

com). Check 

into your 

room, but 

don’t get too 

comfortable… 

5PM 

… because 

the Mayan 

goddess 

scrub treatment 

at the 

resort’s spa 

awaits. The 

rich mixture 

of avocado 

oil, chaya 

(medicinal 

sacred plant), 

achiote (antiinflammatory 

and antiseptic 

plant), 

beeswax and 

honey will do 

wonders for 

your skin. 

7:30PM 

Settle into a 

beachfront 

table at the 

resort’s Arrecife 

Grill & 

Lounge. Mull 

over enticing 

menu items 

like duck 

tacos with 

cucumber 

and 

coriander, 

wood-grilled 

Mexican 

pizza and 

octopus 

tartare. Or, 

head to town 

for some 

inexpensive 

Mexican 

fare at Dona 

Triny’s. 

Fish Fi Fis Fishing i ng dock in Puer P to 

Mor More M lo los; s; (i (in (inset, 

e from fromlleft): 

Ceib Cei Ceib a d de d l Ma Mar r Be Beach a & 

Spa Re Reso Resort rt rt, Dona Tri Tr T ny’s ny 

tort to ortilla 

illa a sou 

so p 

AFTER 

DINNER 

Walk into 

town and 

check out 

the local 

nightlife. If 

it’s live music 

you’re after, 

visit David 

Lau’s (+52 

998-251- 

2531). And for 

a lively bar 

scene, grab 

a drink at 

Posada Amor 

(+52 998-871- 

0033), set in 

a courtyard 

strung with 

colored 

lights. Order 

a drink and 

make a 

toast to a 

day spent in 

paradise. 

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Further Incidents 

of Travel in Yucatan 

TEXT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICK BURRY 

I 

AM NOT LOST, NECESSARILY, BUT I 

WILL ADMIT I’M UNSURE OF MY NEXT 

MOVE. What I do know is that the ruined city 

of Aké isn’t far east of Merida (the capital of 

Yucatan), but where to turn off Highway 180— 

which runs in a straight line from Cancun to Merida 

through dense green scrub in the flat northern plain of 

the peninsula—is anybody’s guess. 

The old-fashioned map in my pocket is 

lovely to look at, but it’s useless for driving 

directions, so I stop in the town of Hoctun, 

in the hopes that someone can show me the 

way. Needless to say, I am grossly unprepared 

for this mission. 

But, hey, it was more than explorers 

John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick 

Catherwood had back in 1839, and they 

managed to uncover the remains of 44 

Mayan cities in the Yucatan peninsula. 

Today, Chichen Itza, Uxmal and Tulum are 

the most famous of their finds, attracting 

throngs of tour groups, T-shirt hawkers 

and snack stands. 

While the Big Three are magnificent 

in scope and style, there is little sense of 

discovery to be found in their sanctioned 


Above: the author; 

(inset): ( ) Xtampak 

surroundings. An adventure-seeker by 

nature, I had decided to find the Yucatan’s 

less popular (and significantly more 

hidden, as I would soon learn) ruins in the 

same manner as Stephens and Catherwood. 

I would have no guide, no cell phone, no 

GPS. I would only have Incidents of Travel 

in Yucatan (Stephens’ account of their 

journey), an intricate but antiquated 1840s 

map drawn by Catherwood, a straw fedora 

and my own competent but rusty Spanish. 

Hoctun is a sleepy hamlet where men 

in slacks, short-sleeved white shirts and 

straw hats languidly pedal their bikes 

around the square in front of a crumbling 

church while untethered horses munch 


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grass growing in the middle of the street. A 

man, whose name I soon learn to be Jose, 

is grilling something that smells delicious. 

I’m hungry, so I purchase a plate of ribs, 

tortillas and cabbage from him. The ribs 

are smoky and spicy, and I quickly make 

a pyramid of cleaned bones on my plate 

while Jose, at my request, draws a crude 

map to Aké on a napkin. 

Shortly thereafter, I find what I believe 

to be the turnoff for the ruins (despite 

the lack of a sign, which would normally 

indicate the presence of a historic site). 

Hopeful, I wind my way through blue-gray 

maguey fields and brushy foliage on a narrow, 

two-wheel rutted road—which, after 

miles of driving, dead-ends abruptly. The 

car slows to a stop, and I sit for a moment 

in my air-conditioned rental, the realization 

dawning that there is no hint of any ruins 

existing beyond the surrounding thicket. 

Upon exiting the car—I might as well 

see what lies here at the end of this unfortunate 

detour—I am immediately greeted by 

a swarm of horseflies, whose bites, I quickly 

learn, are incredibly painful. Things are not 

going well. 

Through the buzzing cloud, however, 

I spot a gulch leading to a manhole-sized 

opening in the ground; a nylon rope tied 

to a nearby tree leads out of it. While 

there are no rivers to speak of in the 

northern Yucatan, there is a vast network 

of underground waterways with thousands 

of sinkholes (called cenotes) opening into 

watery subterranean caverns. Yes, finding 

Aké is the main objective—but I can’t resist 

descending. Tiny blindfish swim in the 

clear water below and bats dart overhead. 

While I hang from the rope, I realize that to 

a (horse)fly on the wall, I’m doing a pretty 

good Indiana Jones impression (hoisting 

myself up out of the hole, however, I probably 

cut a different figure). 

I’ve wasted too much time already, 

so once back in the car, I make tracks for 

a village I had passed earlier, to ask once 

more for directions. This time, they get me 

to my intended destination. 

I arrive at Aké, which is dominated 

by two large buildings: a steep pyramidal 

structure and a broad raised platform 

topped with pillars. Most of the site consists 

of overgrown mounds—ruined structures 

slowly being reclaimed by nature. Aké may 


not be as conventionally beautiful as other 

ruins, but it is completely deserted save for 

one local who is harvesting firewood, and 

the feeling of discovery invoked by such 

isolation is impressive. I make a preliminary 

survey of the main buildings, but I’m 

looking for something specific: In his 

book, Stephens wrote about a small, dark 

chamber, called an Akabna, atop one of the 

structures—and I am determined to find it. 

At the top of the furthest mound I spot 

some crumbling masonry. I head toward 

it, pushing my way through thick brush, 

with 3-foot-long iguanas slithering away at 

the sound of my footfalls. There, atop the 

hill, partially obscured by the overhanging 

vegetation, is a small square opening. 

My anticipation builds. I wipe the sweat 

from my forehead, take a deep breath, 

and squeeze through the entrance, just as 

Stephens had done more than 160 years 

ago. When my eyes adjust to the darkness, 

I see, as expected, that it is empty, filled not 

with valuable artifacts but with air that feels 

damp and close. 

On the off chance that the chamber will 

begin to rumble and rocks start tumbling 

down at me (isn’t that what happens in 

the movies?), I climb back out into the 

blistering sun, ecstatic that my first mission 

was a successful one. 

THE NEXT DAY, I SET OUT 

for Labphak (now called Santa 

Rosa Xtampak), intrigued by 

what Stephens described as “the tottering 

remains of the grandest structure that 

now rears its ruined head in the forests of 

Yucatan.” I pull off at Hecelchacan, a town 

that, according to the map, looks somewhat 

close to the ruins. 

Even though the local cook wasn’t 

able to help me on my last excursion, I sit 

down at a busy tamale stand and ask the 

owner for directions while chewing a pair 

of chicken and cheese tamales that set 

my mouth on fire. Between his rapid-fire 

Spanish and the distraction of my blistered 

tongue, all I am able to make out is that I 

am not particularly close. Again, I request 

a rough map on a napkin. But when I 

attempt to decipher the random lines and 

unpronounceable Mayan names scrawled 

on it, I doubt that I’ll ever find Xtampak. 

Still, a crude map is better than no map 

at all, so I head east into a region of rolling 

green hills surrounded by cornfields. Eventually, 

I arrive at a rough dirt road marked 

with an arrow pointing to Xtampak, and 

make the turn, aware that I’m about to 

ask more of my economy-sized car than 

the rental company had intended. During 

30 minutes of dodging cauldron-sized 

potholes, I don’t pass another soul. With 

no water and the gas needle dipping 

below half, I realize it’s probably foolish to 

continue, but the prospect of exploring a 

truly remote ruin holds my foot on the gas 

pedal. An hour goes by, and my excitement 

turns into anxiety. I am convinced I missed 

a turn, and reluctantly begin to turn the car 

around in the middle of the road. 

Two points into my three-point turn, 

however, I spot a cloud of dust that seems 

to be moving toward me. A pickup truck 

emerges, and I flag down a rancher, who 

informs me that the ruins of Xtampak are 

just five minutes further down the road. 

Aké

Four minutes later, I pull up to a sign 

and a small, thatched-roof welcome hut. 

I park and embark on a short, steep hike 

through dense tropical dry woods. At most 

ruins, the surrounding area is cleared; 

here, the palace—so close to the path, 

gleaming white through the forest—is a 

stunning apparition. The first view is of 

the three-tiered western façade, flanked by 

staircases leading to watchtowers. A grand 

staircase running from the base of the 

plaza to a third-story platform dominates 

the other side. The other buildings have 

stylistic carvings and design elements, like 

masks carved into walls and a serpent’s 

mouth at the entry to an apartment. 

Despite signs warning that the 

building is structurally unsound, I decide 

to climb to the upper tiers. (It’s survived 

centuries of hurricanes, what are a few 

more footsteps?) As if in response to my 

irreverence, the wind suddenly shifts 

direction. Thunder rumbles, and I feel a 

drop of rain. 

I race to the car, hoping to outrun the 

approaching storm—but my good luck 

has run out. The rain falls faster than the 

windshield wipers can clear it, and the 

road quickly becomes a river of pale, thin 

mud. The tiny subcompact swerves in 

the sludge, its bicycle-thin tires slamming 

into the water-filled potholes that I so 

carefully avoided on the way in. I picture 

myself skidding into a ditch, standing on 

top of my swamped car and watching the 

water rise. 

After what feels like an eternity of 

white-knuckled driving, I manage to coax 

my car back to the paved road, where 

I pull over and wait out the storm. The 

temple may not have crumbled on top of 

me, but this is pretty close. 

And as I sit there massaging my 

cramped hands, I feel lucky to have experienced 

these two ruins in such an intimate 

way, despite unforgiving dirt roads, 

sudden storms and being constantly lost. 

As I flip through the book that inspired 

my journey, the first word of the title 

jumps out at me: Incidents. Stephens was 

right: Discovery can be determined just as 

much by the mishaps and accidents that 

occur along a journey as the preparation 

that goes into it—but, in any case, a sense 

of adventure is absolutely necessary.

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Venture outside the touristfilled 

Hotel Zone to see how 

the citizens of Cancun 

really live. 

BY ROD O’CONNOR 


For those craving an authentic Mexican experience, Cancun 

seems an unlikely vacation choice. It is, after all, a city that 

didn’t even exist before the 1970s, when it was built to help 

Mexico compete with other tourist destinations on the coasts 

of the crystal-blue Caribbean. But over the past decade or so, a 

vibrant downtown scene has emerged. 

Locals joke that nobody is really from Cancun—citizens 

are a hodgepodge of migrants from all over the country who arrived to work 

in the thriving tourism industry. But as the first generation of native “Cancúnenses” 

push into their 20s and 30s, a youthful energy can be felt in Cancun 

City, or simply “Centro.” Here’s a city of more than 600,000 whose early 

chapters are still being written, and whose proud people welcome the chance 

to share the treasures of their urban oasis. 


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Centro was designed as a series of large 

city blocks with smaller streets inside, and 

the resulting maze provides a frenetic, but 

pleasantly Old World atmosphere when 

you venture off the main boulevards. The 

lack of tourists is striking: Here, a burgeoning 

middle class is asserting its own 

cultural identity. 

The best place to find this civic culture 

is bustling Parque las Palapas, downtown’s 

sparkling central meeting place, and in 

many ways, its beating heart. A bright, 

ranch-style church—usually packed with 

lively worshippers—anchors one side. And 

a massive stage with a hulking triangular 

glass roof is visible from all over, offering 

perfect sight lines for the weekly free concerts; 

on Sundays, a band plays the Mexican 

folk music known as son, and older folks 

dance to the rootsy, rhythmic beats. 

Once considered dangerous at night, 

the newly renovated park—complete with 

benches and paved stone walkways—is now 

enjoyed well past dusk. Colorful vendors 

hug the periphery, some hawking artisan 

crafts, but most tempting passersby with 

classic Mexican street food like esquites, 

corn off the husk with butter and salt, or 

marquesitas, rolled-up crepes filled with 

salty white cheese and sweet Nutella. 

While the street food won’t disappoint, 

there are plenty of sit-down options. In fact, 

until fairly recently, even locals would head 

to the Hotel Zone for high-end dining. 

But today, hip bars and restaurants dot the 

small avenues surrounding the palm-treelined 

park. The lounge-y Iki Resto and 

Bar (Alcatraces 22) is a fine choice for 

Caribbean/Mexican cuisine with an Asian 

flair, its small front patio typically filled 

with crisply dressed Cancúnenses sipping 

wine as they savor their town’s nascent 

café scene. 

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to the Hotel Zone, 

consider soaking up 

the more authentically 

Mexican Centro vibe 

by staying at one these 

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But for real-deal Yucatan cuisine, 

dodge the soccer-playing kids and strolling 

couples and head across the square to 

Labná Restaurant (Margaritas 29). The 

faux-Mayan temple décor may look kitschy, 

but this place is serious about food. The 

wide open dining room—with its majestic, 

high-arched ceiling—is a popular spot for 

festive multigenerational gatherings, so follow 

their lead and order family style. Go for 

the lime soup and the sampler platter with 

orange juice-marinated pork and egg-filled 

tortillas in pumpkin seed sauce. 

After dinner, wander down tiny Calle 

Tulipanes and follow the music to Roots 

Jazz Club (Tulipanes 26), a dimly lit, openair 

venue with photos of legends like Miles 

Davis and Bob Marley hanging from stone 

walls. A seat at the bar is the perfect place 

to feel a Caribbean breeze, sip a few León 

Negra beers (a beloved Yucatan dark brew) 

and enjoy a soundtrack heavy on blues 

and jazz standards while talking shop with 

XBALAMQUÉ 

www.xbalamque.com 

+52 998-884-9690 

The unassuming façade of this 

resort and spa hides a sprawling 

interior complete with bubbling 

fountains, palatial gardens and 

replica Mayan sculptures. And 

the affordable rooms (suites cost 

about $100) and services—from 

traditional temazcal steam rituals 

to yoga and Pilates—are a bargain. 

EL REY DEL CARIBE 

www.reycaribe.com 

+52 998-884-2028 

This boutique hotel boasts a 

traditional colonial façade, quiet 

courtyard with a swimming pool 

surrounded by tropical gardens, 

a legit green philosophy (a solar 

clothes dryer!), and friendly owners 

who live on the premises and 

attend to your every need. Doubles 

start at $65 and include breakfast. 

Turkey en escabeche from Labná Restaurant 

music-savvy locals. (Keep an eye out for a 

mustachioed regular handing out business 

cards reading “Mr. Jazzman.”) 

There’s no shortage of other music to 

be found downtown most evenings. The 

roving mariachis at La Parrilla (Avenue 

Yaxchilán 51), a boisterous Mexican 

grill on crowded Avenue Yaxchilán (the 

other primary nightlife district, along 

with Parque las Palapas) don’t limit their 

serenades to the handful of adventurous 

tourists; even the natives clap along, as 

they enjoy their steaks prepared tableside. 

A few doors down at El Pabilo 

(Avenue Yaxchilán 3), you can stroke your 

chin alongside Cancun’s coffee-swilling 

bohemian class—women in long, flowing 

skirts who sit pensively alongside men 

sporting fashionable facial fuzz—and listen 

to acoustic singer-songwriter types in the 

Cat Stevens and Bob Dylan mold. This 

HOTEL HACIENDA 

+52 998-884-3672 

True to its name, this 36-room 

hotel (walking distance to just 

about everything you’ll want to do 

downtown) is done up to resemble 

a grand Mexican estate. While the 

rooms are simple, you’ll feel like a 

wealthy aristocrat while hanging 

out under a shaded palapa near the 

back pool. Doubles cost $60 during 

high season.

café, art gallery and bookstore features 

several small rooms packed with shabbychic 

décor; its shelves are filled with 

antiques and charming knickknacks, and 

the walls are covered with paintings and 

photography from local artists. 

If you’re looking for authentic art, or 

just a cheap souvenir to bring back home, 

there are two primary markets: Market 28 

(on Avenue Xel Ha), is a huge commercial 

bazaar for (mostly) Mexican-made 

pottery, as well as inexpensive dresses, 

hammocks and T-shirts. And while the 

pushy vendors can be exasperating, it’s 

easier to endure the come-ons when you 

know the prices here are a fraction of 

what you’d pay elsewhere in Cancun. 

Directly next to Market 28 is Plaza 

Bonita, a more relaxed, outdoor pedestrian 

mall with a huge atrium that protects 

shoppers from the intense midday sun. 

Designed to resemble a Mexican village, 

its dual-level, multicolored stone buildings 

house jewelry, clothing and fine art. 

But by far the most genuine shopping 

experience is Market 23, a meandering 

series of modest stalls along a few dusty 

blocks near the main bus station on Avenue 

Tulum. Before the big grocery chains 

opened, most residents came here for 

produce, meat, fish and other staples. The 

customer base may have shrunk, but the 

food vendors are still open, stocked with 

overflowing sacks of piquant spices and 

hot chiles, bounties of fresh flowers and 

glistening chorizo hanging on hooks. 

There are also some craft shops at Market 

23. This is the place to buy mammoth 

piñatas shaped like everyone from Elmo to 

a Luche Libre wrestler, as well as trinkets 

like plastic fruit, hand-carved figures of 

Mayan gods, and baskets of endless shapes 

and sizes, which locals snatch up for 

inexpensive decorations and serving food. 

As you ramble from stall to stall, 

notice the fishmonger in knee-high waders 

displaying the day’s catch and a man and 

his young son standing proudly in front 

of a wheeled cart filled with wrapped 

tamales. Perhaps more than anywhere 

else downtown, it is here where one can 

get a look at the “real” city hidden in the 

shadows of one of the world’s premier 

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18th hole at Tobacco Road Golf Club 

BY DEREK DUNCAN 

The 18th hole at Tobacco Road Golf 

Club in Sanford, NC, is one of the most 

distinctive holes in American golf. From 

the tee you don’t see any hole at all, only 

the entrance road that crosses in front 

of you, then a large, sunken sand barren spotted with 

scrub, and finally high, fescue-topped dunes encircled 

by pines, beyond which, you assume, must be fairway 

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and who knows what else. You won’t know until you 

get there, assuming you can collect your nerves and hit 

your drive over everything. 

The sight can be shocking, but it shouldn’t surprise 

you. This is Mike Strantz territory, after all. The 

architect of Tobacco Road, which opened in 1998 

just 50 miles south of Raleigh, was one of golf ’s most 

artistic and iconoclastic designers. 


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His courses, replete with scenes like these, are 

through-the-looking glass adventures routed across 

extreme landscapes full of strange-looking golf hurdles 

that often seem to flout architectural convention. 

Just as Impressionist painters once revolted against 

the principles of classicism, Strantz’s designs are fullthroated 

renunciations of the sort of standardized, 

face-forward courses that have come to dominate 

mainstream design. The look and style of his courses 

have no contemporary parallels, and for enthusiasts, 

they’re among golf ’s greatest rollercoaster rides. 

Unfortunately, there are only nine places in America 

where you can see his work. Strantz died of cancer 

in 2005 at the age of 50. His courses now live on like 

museum pieces, and his architecture continues to both 

inspire and baffle players and designers alike. 

Golf Digest’s Ron Whitten once described Strantz as 

“part [Alister] MacKenzie, part Stephen King.” Strantz 

even looked the part of the mad artist, wearing his hair 

long with a Fu Manchu mustache and riding horseback 

around the properties he designed. His background in 

drafting—he worked as a graphic artist during a hiatus 

from golf course architecture in the late 1980s and early 

1990s before returning to open his own firm, Maverick 

Golf Course Design, in 1994—no doubt influenced his 

creative temperament. You have to be a visionary, or 

crazy, to build putting surfaces with one level set 6 feet 

below another, or greens nearly 90 yards from side to 

side and only 20 yards deep. 

Strantz began his college career in a studio art 

program before transferring into a turf grass management 

program that later led to a job with leading 

designer Tom Fazio’s firm. The art never left him, and 

his drawings of individual golf holes are not just visual 

blueprints of how to build them, but also frame-worthy 

expressions in their own right. (You can see examples 

of his drawings at www.mikestrantzdesign.com/ 

sketches.html.) 

Forrest Fezler, a close friend who worked with 

Strantz from 1994 until his death, says Strantz’s creative 

zeal made him push back against popular trends. 

“Mike always told me that if you look at a golf hole and 

think you want to do something like put a bunker here 

or do [a certain] type of a look, you’ve got to do exactly 

the opposite. Because that’s what everyone else is probably 

going to do,” Fezler says. “He always had to be 

unique, and had the tremendous gift of being an artist.” 

Tobacco Road, Strantz’s most fully realized vision, 


3rd hole at Tot Hill Farm


is carved out of an old quarry where players 

are faced with outsize spectacles such as 

sandy wastelands, towering dunes, hidden 

greens and fairways, surreal putting surfaces, 

and holes that twist and turn through 

carved-out valleys and native grasslands. 

Like Impressionist paintings, holes with 

so many different shapes and stimuli force 

players’ eyes to do much of the strategic 

heavy lifting. 

“People can’t really pinpoint why 

his courses have such charm and appeal 

when you play them, why your heart goes 

through your throat when you stand on the 

tee,” Fezler says. “He tried to get that feeling 

on every golf hole that he did. He felt that 

golf was becoming boring, and if you see 

enough new courses, pretty soon each hole 

starts looking the same.” 

Strantz took chances few others would 

dare. Where most architects employ 

bulldozers and big budgets to remove 

obstacles—like the sand barren and large 

dune face off the tee at Tobacco Road’s 

18th—in order to make players comfortable 

by showing them everything that’s 

ahead, Strantz used those same instruments 

to create obstacles. He embraced 

randomness, blind shots and mystery. By 

not revealing everything the hole had in 

store, he teased out the tension between 

fear and faith—faith, because in nearly 

every instance where you can’t see around 

the corner or over the hill, there’s 

invariably more fairway or green 

than you know what to do 

with. If you can get a modest 

drive airborne and over the 

dune on the 18th hole, you 

realize the landing area on 

the other side is enormous. 

The Tradition Golf Club 

at Stonehouse, opened in 1996 in 

Toano, VA (30 miles from Richmond) 

is perhaps his most conservative creation. 

Here, he muscled holes into natural 

valleys and ravines of a severe and heavily 

forested site, yet found room to build 

enormous greens and several fairways that 

are almost 100 yards wide, even though 

sometimes they’re out of sight just over the 

crest of a hill. 

Just 15 miles from Stonehouse, The 

Tradition Golf Club at Royal New Kent is 

an homage to Irish links courses. Sections 


OBSTACLE COURSES 

These holes typify Mike 

Strantz’s extreme brand 

of artistry. 

4th hole at The 

Tradition at Royal 

New Kent 

Large dunes block the view off the tee 

at this long par four hole, and only a 

ribbon of fairway can be seen creeping 

around them on the right. Directly 

over the dunes, however, is one of 

the widest fairways on the course, 

which bobs and weaves all the way to 

a small green notched into a grassy 

hillside amphitheater. 

www.traditionalclubs.com; 

Providence Forge, VA (25 miles from 

both Williamsburg and Richmond) 

14th hole at 

The Tradition at 

Stonehouse 

This par four hole isn’t long, but the 

tee shot disappears over bunkers and 

the crest of a hill. The approach shot 

drops steeply downhill through a gap 

between two hills, and half the green 

is tucked behind a vertical, grassy 

slope on the left. 

www.traditionalclubs.com; Toano, VA 

(10 miles from Williamsburg; 40 miles 

from Richmond) 

5th hole at Tot Hill Farm 

A long tee shot across a wooded 

ravine kicks off the par-five fifth before 

it tumbles downhill through 

the forest toward a wild, 

split-level green. The lower 

lobe hangs 6 feet below 

the rest of green, while 

the upper right portion is 

tucked behind a garden 

of exposed boulders. 

www.tothillfarm.com; 

Asheboro, NC (72 miles 

from Raleigh) 

13th hole at Tobacco 

Road Golf Club 

The first gratuitous section of fairway 

at the par-five 13th is framed by a 

sandy waste area. The second section 

is a blind shot between a gap in the 

trees and two bunkers. From there, 

the smallest green on the course is 

hidden in a shallow basin completely 

encircled by man-made dunes, and 

only the very tip of the flagstick, at 

best, is visible from the fairway. 

www.tobaccoroadgolf.com; Sanford, 

NC (50 miles from Raleigh) 

of the site were rolling meadow, and Strantz 

tucked certain features—like the secluded 

eighth and 14th greens—deep within existing 

mounds and hillocks that he doctored 

to resemble seaside dunes. The abrupt flow 

of the ground looks natural but you know 

it’s not, and the movements conceal portions 

of fairway and putting surfaces from 

clear view. 

“I think Royal New Kent is just fabulous,” 

says Jim Engh, an architect whose 

designs similarly defy accepted norms. 

“It’s so creative. Some of it mimics what 

the links courses look like, and then other 

parts blend [traditional links features] 

with his own ideas of what makes a unique 

golfing opportunity.” 

Tot Hill Farm, opened in 2000, is a 

different experience altogether, set amid

a tumultuous landscape of exposed boulders 

in the Uwharrie Mountains of central 

North Carolina. Instead of moving the 

rocks, Strantz incorporated them into the 

design, using them as hazards and shading 

greens behind them. Here, players can tee 

off across a country road, play to alternate 

fairways hidden behind hand-stacked stone 

walls and hit into three-level greens. And 

that’s all on one hole. 

While his contemporaries often bristled 

at such excesses, Jim Engh admired 

Strantz’s boldness and élan. “In golf today, 

it’s been the same for 80 years… and no 

one has really tried to step outside the box,” 

Engh says. “To me that’s wild, great stuff. It 

makes for a fun experience. I think that’s 

what people sometimes forget. There’s so 

much [of] a bigger spectrum to the golf 

experience than the shot and the direction 

the par threes play and all that stuff. It’s so 

much deeper and more cerebral than that.” 

Blind shots, like those at Royal New 

Kent or off the first tee at Tobacco Road— 

where the drive must split two monolithic 

dunes—can be exhilarating if played with 

a sense of adventure. The severely uphill 

ninth hole at Tobacco Road, similar to the 

ninth hole at Tot Hill Farm, looks unconquerable 

from the tee, its green perched 

blindly atop shaggy bunkers two and a half 

stories above the fairway. Fezler learned 

from Strantz that, as outrageous as these 

holes may seem, they can ignite deeper 

emotions—inspiration, even terror—that 

are intrinsic to golf but all too absent on 

most American courses. 

“The unknown is more exciting than 

4th Hole at The Tradition at 

Royal New Kent 

seeing everything set out in front of you,” 

Fezler says. “Whenever you play a hole 

going uphill or over a hill, where you 

can’t see all the green surface, the anticipation 

of where you are on the green is 

pretty exciting.” 

Golfers are enamored of Mike Strantz’s 

body of work for the same reasons collectors 

are drawn to certain pieces of art: 

because they inspire, because they show the 

creative potential of the imagination and 

often because they’re rare. And though his 

courses are fixed in numbers their power to 

move and inspire is not likely to wear off. 

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VICTIMS OF TIME 

WHILE THE MINERS THAT 

BUILT THEM ARE LONG GONE, 

COLORADO’S GHOST TOWNS 

STILL STAND AS STIRRING 

REMINDERS OF LIFE ON THE 

FRONTIER. BY SARAH L. STEWART 


THE YEAR IS 1879, 

and Caribou, CO, bustles with life. Though established 

just 9 years earlier, this outpost almost 2 miles above sea 

level in the mountains near Denver already has dozens 

of homes, a post office, a brewery, a school and a threestory 

hotel.

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LIBRARY, WESTERN HISTORY COLLEC- 

TION (LEFT), SAM POLCER (RIGHT) 

When the snow comes, as it does for eight months 

each year, it piles so high that Sherman Hotel guests use 

the upstairs windows to enter and exit. A rope secured 

in the middle of town leads to the nearby mineshaft, 

so miners can fumble to and from work in blizzards. 

Despite the harsh climate, a few thousand pioneers 

have flocked to Caribou for the silver ore beneath its 

(left) Main Street in Caribou, CO, between 1875 and 1885 (right) Caribou today 

surface, laboring in mines that will generate $1 million 

that year. 

But the people who call thriving Caribou home 

during this time are unaware of the devastation that 

awaits. A diphtheria epidemic will claim the lives of 

children—such as siblings Anna, Willie and Alice 

May—who will die within three days of one another. 


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Fire will torch the western part of town later this year, 

and in 1893, plummeting silver prices will ravage the 

economy. By 1900, just 30 years after its founding, 

Caribou will be little more than an abandoned speck 

on the Colorado map. 

Today, slightly more than a century later, the only 

whispers of civilization in this alpine meadow are 

the crumbling remains of two stone buildings and 

a collapsed wooden cabin. Otherwise, it is again a 

province of violet and yellow wildflowers that decorate 

the hillsides, of hummingbirds that sing over the 

landscape and of the chill winds that whistle off the 

Continental Divide. 

Caribou’s misfortune is a common tale in Colorado 

history, evidenced today in the abandoned mines 

and buildings that litter the Centennial State. In fact, 

only California can claim more ghost towns (due to the 

1849 Gold Rush), which are defined by Dr. Tom Noel 

of the University of Colorado Denver as places that, at 

one point, had a post office and no longer do. Noel, a 

bow tie-sporting history professor who answers to the 

nickname “Dr. Colorado,” has tallied about 500 such 

places in the state. In the counties around Denver, he 

says, “There are more ghost towns than live towns.” 

Like Caribou, many of Colorado’s ghost towns 

trace their roots to the Gold Rush of 1859 or the Silver 

Boom that began in the late 1800s. Miners—mostly 

young men—would flock after hearing reports of a 

new vein, always poised to abandon their new home 

if a better opportunity arose, says Thomas Andrews, 

assistant professor of history at UC Denver. As a result, 

Colorado travelers began seeing ghost towns as early 

as the late 1860s. 

“It was much easier for a town to develop on hope,” 

Andrews says. “Most people hadn’t really come to stay. 

They were always looking for the next chance.” 

Twenty years prior to Caribou’s boom, that chance 

lay 20 miles south of Caribou at Gregory’s Diggings, 

later known as Central City. Journalist and future presidential 

candidate Horace Greeley traveled by mule to 

the area in 1859, five weeks after word spread of a gold 

ore discovery there. The journey from Denver, which 

today takes about 50 minutes by car, required two arduous 

days—illustrating to Greeley the magnitude of the 

fever that had seized early miners. 

“Six weeks ago, this ravine was solitude,” he wrote 

in a dispatch to the New York Tribune. “I presume less 

than half the four or five thousand people now in this 

ravine have been here a week; he who has been here 

three weeks is regarded as quite an old settler.” 

Near the southwestern edge of the ravine sprang the 

town of Nevadaville, which became home to a business 

district with a grocery store, post office, barbershop and 

even a lecture hall. Nevadaville soon boasted a population 

of several thousand—a bit larger than Denver at 


(left) Nevadaville, CO, in 

early 1860s, with frame 

and log dwellings, mining 

facilities, wood piles, 

privies and waste from the 

mines. The snow-capped 

Continental Divide is in 

the distance. (right) One 

of the few remaining 

buildings in Nevadaville 

today 

the time, says Colorado historian and author Kenneth 

Jessen, who discovered his fascination with ghost towns 

while hiking through Colorado’s mountain backcountry 

20 years ago. 

“I was just fascinated by who the heck lived here, 

and why did they live here?” Jessen says. He has since 

visited 1,600 of Colorado’s abandoned sites, including 

Caribou, Nevadaville and Tiger—an abandoned 

settlement near Breckenridge where hundreds of 

mine employees once enjoyed free electricity, heat and 

running water, but has disappeared except for several 

broken-down mine structures. 

From the pampered existence of Tiger miners 

to the hardy souls of Caribou, the answer to Jessen’s 

question of “who” often lies in first-person accounts 

from the era—such as that of Rev. William Crawford. 

A missionary who arrived to the tri-city area of Central 

City, Nevadaville and nearby Black Hawk in 1863, 

he compared the three towns: 

“Nevadaville is the least aristocratic in character 

and pretensions. There are a great many cultivated 

and pious people, and a great many who 

are not.” 

These “cultivated and pious” people struggled 

against drunkards, transients and other troublemakers 

to make Nevadaville a real community, complete 

with a church and a school that boasted 100 students 

in 1864. But, like so many cities of its day, Nevadaville 

fell victim to fire—five of them, in fact—which Jessen 

partly blames on an inadequate water supply. As for its 

PHOTOGRAPH BY DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY, WESTERN HISTORY COLLECTION

PHOTOGRAPHS BY SAM POLCER 

thousands of residents, some rest in local cemeteries; 

others likely departed for the next “next chance.” 

Today’s Nevadaville is abandoned but for a handful 

of occupied homes on a hill above town. The main 

street has a few forlorn buildings and ruined foundations; 

a stroll past the old fire department/city hall 

building offers visitors an eerie sense that this was 

once indeed a big town. 

Yet among this sense of ruin, visitors can find 

perhaps the most compelling aspect of ghost towns—a 

deeper, if more troubling, truth of the human 

condition: Nothing we create is permanent. “I would 

say there’s really a cultural appeal (to ghost towns),” 

Andrews says. “They really are places of tremendous 

failure and suffering. They’re humbling places.” 

Take Mount Vernon, a ghost town in the foothills 

near Denver. In 1859, Dr. Joseph Casto plotted the 

town’s 3,600 lots near a major route into the mountains, 

hoping to build a metropolis that would supply miners 

with food and equipment on their way to the High 

Country. Casto touted Mount Vernon as “the greatest 

thoroughfare in Jefferson Territory,” the area that would become Colorado. Yet 

after brief success, his hopes disappeared like a train into the night when the 

new railroad bypassed his town. Now, the only sound of civilization at Mount 

Vernon is the hum of traffic on Interstate 70, which passes half a mile from the 

site but arrived 80 years too late to save the town. 

The only evidence of Casto’s grandiose plans are two small cemeteries atop a 

windswept hill. The story of Mount Vernon, like all ghost towns, has reached an 

ending likely unimaginable to its founder—becoming nothing more than a lesson 

in humility written to 

future generations in 

the Colorado dirt. 

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DENVER-AREA GHOST TOWNS ARE 

WORTH THE SOMETIMES-BUMPY 

ROADS REQUIRED TO REACH THEM. 

HERE ARE THE BEST ROUTES: 

CARIBOU 

Take US 36 west to Boulder. 

Turn left on CO 119/Canyon 

Blvd. Drive 17 miles to 

Nederland. In Nederland, 

take the second exit in the 

roundabout onto CO 72. Drive 

1/2 mile, then turn left onto 

CR 128. Continue on this 

dirt road, which is rough in 

places, for 5 miles. At 4 miles, 

continue past two mines on 

the left. At the top of the hill is 

Caribou. (50 miles; 1 hour, 30 

minutes from Denver) 

TIGER 

Take I-70 west to exit 203, 

Breckenridge/Frisco. Take CO 

9 south 7 miles and make a 

left at the Tiger Road stoplight. 

The Tiger town site is 5 miles 

down this road, 1.8 miles 

from the point where the road 

turns to dirt. 

Immediately 

after crossing 

a culvert, 

look on the 

hillside to 

the right 

for wooden 

structures. 

(85 miles; 

1 hour, 45 

minutes 

from Denver) 

Mount Vernon Cemetery 

MOUNT VERNON 


Morrison. Head south on CO 

26, ending up on the south 

side of I-70. Drive less than 

1/4 mile and turn right at 

Matthews/Winters Park. 

Park and take the Village 

Walk to Mount Vernon, 1 mile 

roundtrip. Cross a stream and 

climb to the top of the hill, 

where you’ll see two fenced-in 

cemeteries, the remains of 

Mount Vernon. (20 miles; 25 

minutes from Denver) 

NEVADAVILLE 


Central City Parkway. Take the 

Parkway north for 8 miles. Just 

before downtown Central City, 

take a left onto Nevada Street 

and climb a mile to Nevadaville. 

(40 miles; 1 hour from Denver) 


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PHOTOGRAPHS BY MEADOW LARK FARM DINNERS (LEFT), PETER FRANK EDWARDS/REDUX (RIGHT) 

Farm 

The farm-to-table movement has come full circle, with chefs bringing 

the cooking process back to the land. 

BY BETH D’ADDONO 


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ON A MILD SUMMER EVENING IN ZIONSVILLE, 

IN, more than 100 diners are soaking up the last rays 

of sun on a votive-lit deck at Traders Point Creamery 

while an acoustic trio plays old-time country music on 

banjo, guitar and fiddle. The crowd has gathered for 

the weekly $20 family-style farm dinner, an outgrowth 

of the year-round farmers market, featuring area 

growers and hosted by farm owners Jane and Fritz 

Kunz. Around dusk, the group is treated to the sight 

of some 225 Brown Swiss cows exiting the milking 

parlor and strolling, single file, down the hillside. 

The sight of these mooing models is a picturesque 

reminder of the source of Trader Point’s artisanal 

cheeses and ice cream. 

Although more than 80% of all commercial dairy 

cows are Holsteins, Jane wanted to pasture raise Brown 

Swiss cows because they are a heritage breed, raised by 

past farmers before the drastic reduction of breed variety 

caused by the rise of industrial agriculture. “Brown 

Swiss cows are generally better adapted to withstand 

disease and survive the harsh winters we have in the 

pasture,” Jane says. This is in contrast to those used in 

industrial agriculture, which are bred to produce lots 

of milk, gain weight quickly or yield particular types of 

meat within confined conditions. 

The Kunzes are examples of those who are taking 

the farm-to-table movement to the next level, creating 

more direct and personal relationships with the land. 

Many chefs are now participating in the farming process, 

while others are even setting their tables directly in 

the field, creating a visual bridge between what’s on the 

plate and where it came from. 


“From the beginning we felt that the farm should 

be the place where the food is eaten as well as created 

and produced,” says Jane, who inherited the original 

150-acre dairy farm from her grandmother in 1999. 

Certified organic since 2003 (the first in Indiana), 

Traders Point has grown to 500 acres, a large enough 

operation to deliver its award-winning drinkable yogurt 

to Whole Foods stores across the US. 

At Traders Point Creamery, what started as a Saturday 

morning breakfast served in the barn during winter 

has grown into a full-fledged restaurant operation, with 

lunch, dinner and brunch served at the farm’s Loft 

restaurant, and sandwiches and desserts offered daily 

at the casual Dairy Bar. Both feature an all-local menu 

along with the creamery’s cheese and milk products. 

“We’re promoting what it’s like to live off the land,” 

Fritz says. “The cows eat this beautiful grass, and from 

that grass we make beautiful products. It’s a miracle of 

nature, and we can showcase that miracle.” 

There are many benefits to making the direct connection 

between what sustains us and where it comes 

Thomas Open Space in Lafayette, CO, 

site of a Meadow Lark Farm dinner

MEADOW LARK FARM DINNERS (2) 

Munson Farm, site of a Meadow Lark Farm dinner 


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from, says Veronica Volny of Meadow Lark 

Farm Dinners in Boulder, CO. The selftrained 

chef, along with a few fellow cooks, 

gardeners, foragers and preservers, bought 

an old school bus and turned it into a 

mobile kitchen. Between June and October, 

the group serves five-course dinners for 36 

people, twice weekly, on 10 local farms. 

“For us, and I think for a lot of chefs, 

it’s about wanting to taste food at its prime. 

Knowing that an ear of corn changes 12 

hours after it’s picked, and having the 

chance to eat it right away—that’s powerful,” 

says Volny, whose menu isn’t set until 

the day of each dinner. “We didn’t want to 

take the produce to a commissary kitchen 

and then bring it back. This way, what we 

eat never leaves the field.” 

For diners, creating a connection to the 

land is a way to fight back against the 20th 

century rise of industrial food production. 

“In the last five years, more people have 

become aware of the industrial food chain 

and its impact on the environment,” she 

says. “They are seeking alternatives and 

ways to support sustainable practices.” 

In its basic form, sustainable agriculture 

offers a way to raise food that is healthy for 

consumers and animals, doesn’t harm the 

environment, provides fair wages, and supports 

and enhances rural communities. 

YOU CAN ALSO EAT RIGHT ON THE 

farm at Blue Hill at Stone Barns, a former 

Rockefeller estate located 30 miles north of 

New York City in Pocantico Hills. Opened 

in 2004 and co-owned by Chef Dan Barber—named 

the nation’s top toque in 2009 

by the James Beard Foundation—the restaurant 

has no menu. Instead, the kitchen 

creates multi-course “farmer’s feasts” 

around the day’s harvest and the diner’s 

preferences. Servers explain what’s fresh, 

ask for any requests—and the feast begins. 

Guests experience the freshest possible 


ingredients, virtually yards from where 

they were grown or raised. The five- ($105) 

or nine-course ($135) menus always start 

with a selection of just-harvested, lightly 

dressed baby vegetables. 

At the height of the growing season, the 

farm’s 23,000-square-foot greenhouse and 

22 acres of pasture provide as much as 80% 

of the ingredients used in Barber’s kitchens 

(he also co-owns Blue Hill in Manhattan’s 

Greenwich Village, opened in 2000). 

“The recipes are being written in the 

field,” says Barber, whose grandmother 

owned a family farm in Massachusetts. “I 

have yet to find a carrot or a leg of lamb 

that tasted good, yet had bad ecological 

decisions behind it. It’s not possible. Ultimately, 

taste is the most powerful tool in a 

chef ’s toolbox. And by seeking better tasting 

food, by default we’re making good environmental 

decisions. Chefs are fueling the 

movement away from commercial farming 

because, in our search for delicious food, 

we’re influencing the way farmers farm.” 

DINING IN THE FIELD IS ON THE 

menu for fall at Congress Hall and the Virginia 

Hotel in Cape May, NJ. Both hotels will 

“Being on the farm 

feels like you’re in 

another world.” 

Traders Point Creamery 

feature farm picnics as part of their corporate 

retreat programs. Curtis Bashaw, whose 

company Cape Resorts Group owns the 

hotels and five restaurants (including Ebbitt 

Room), also has a 62-acre farm. He first 

noticed the rustic tract of deserted farmland 

in West Cape May two decades ago. As his 

business grew, he kept an eye on it, and 

finally bought the long-fallow farm in 2007. 

Planted with summer crops like 

blueberries, asparagus, tomatoes and strawberries, 

along with a large perennial herb 

garden, the certified organic farm already 

supplies Bashaw’s restaurants with close to 

their 50% of seasonal produce. The Ebbitt 

Room’s chef, Lucas Manteca, looks forward 

to expanding with chickens and pigs next 

year. “Once you taste organic food straight 

from the source, and understand the process, 

it’s hard to go back,” he says. 

Due to guests’ enthusiasm for the farm, 

organized bike tours are offered twice weekly 

in addition to the picnics, which hotel guests 

can reserve through the concierge for groups 

of six or more. “Being on the farm feels like 

you’re in another world,” Bashaw says. “It’s 

a connection to the way things used to be. 

And we want to be a part of that.” 

A COMMITMENT TO PRESERVING 

heirloom strains of grains and vegetables—original 

strains that haven’t been 

manipulated in any way—is what inspired 

Sean Brock to start farming a 2.5-acre tract 

of Low Country land on Wadmalaw Island, 

about 20 miles outside Charleston, SC. 

When the executive chef of Charleston’s

PHOTOGRAPH BY TOM WHITE (BERNARDS INN) 

McCrady’s restaurant is up to his elbows in 

rich soil harvesting Sea Island red peas, he 

sees much more than just bushels of humble 

legumes as the payoff for his toil. For Brock, 

who hosts occasional meals and teaches a 

class on sustainable agriculture to Culinary 

Institute of Charleston students on the farm, 

this heritage vegetable has an important 

story to tell. 

Also called a cowpea, the Sea Island red 

pea was brought by enslaved Africans to 

Charleston’s shores in the 1600s. A staple of 

the West African diet, it supplied vital nitrogen 

to the soil in which it grew, and its tender 

first shoots made an ideal and much-needed 

food for livestock. An early harvest of it 

was added to leftover broken bits of rice for 

Gullah-style “reezy peezy,” or rice and peas, 

also known as “hoppin’ John.” And when 

dried on the vine, it became a year-round 

commodity, ground into flour for baked 

goods and used to dredge fish for frying. 

“If we let these heirloom varieties slip 

away, we lose the history along with them. 

That can’t happen,” Brock says. 

For close to three years, Brock—with 

the help of volunteers—has been farming to 

provide McCrady’s with a direct source of 

organic produce, chicken, eggs and cured 

pork from heritage breed pigs. The project 

has been so successful that the restaurant’s 

owners recently expanded their land holdings 

to include Thornhill, a 100-acre farm 

in nearby McClellanville, SC. 

With a full-time farmer partner now 

on board, Brock is able to concentrate his 

efforts on tilling a 4-acre plot sewn solely 

with antebellum strains of vegetables and 

grains. “These crops offer a timeline of 

agriculture in America,” Brock says. “And 

the old varieties, including cow peas, farro 

and Jimmy Red corn, are incredibly beautiful 

and delicious.” 

People like Brock, Volny, Barber, Bashaw 

and the Kunzes all feel a responsibility to 

improve the way food is grown and served. 

And while the majority of food produced 

in America is still raised in an industrial 

setting, the movement towards more traditional 

practices is gaining ground. 

“We wouldn’t be having this conversation 

10 years ago,” Barber says. “And the 

conversation we’ll have 10 years from now 

will be that much further along.” 

Fruits Of Their Labor 

In addition to bringing meals back to the 

land, many chefs are farming to supply their 

restaurants with the freshest ingredients. 

Executive Chef Corey Heyer, 

along with two cooks, farms 

the land of The Bernards Inn 

(www.bernardsinn.com; 908- 

766-0002) in Bernardsville, 

NJ (61 miles from Allentown/ 

Bethlehem, PA) to provide 

the restaurant with arugula, 

seven kinds of mint, eggplant, 

potatoes, edible flowers and 

habanero peppers. Heyer is at 

the farm eight hours a week to 

weed and harvest—and he’ll 

sometimes get the inspiration 

for a new dish. 

Executive Chef Ryan Hardy 

heads up the kitchen at Montagna 

(www.thelittlenell.com; 

970-920-4600), the restaurant 

at The Little Nell ski resort in 

Denver. The menu is full of 

ingredients from his 15-acre 

Rendezvous Farm. In addition 

to growing produce and raising 

livestock, Hardy is hands-on in 

other ways: He cures prosciutto 

and makes his own cheese and 

fruit preserves. 

Chef Frank McClelland’s day 

starts at 6:30am, when he feeds 

the animals at Apple Street Farm 

(www.applestreetfarm.com), the 

14-acre organic farm he lives on 

in Essex, MA. Mid-morning, he 

leaves to deliver the day’s harvest 

to his restaurants in Boston: the 

AAA Five-Diamond L’Espalier 

(www.lespalier.com; 617-262- 

3023) and Sel De La Terre (www. 

seldelaterre.com; three locations). 

Guests can arrange private 

tours of the farm, which will 

eventually host dinners. 


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GO MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2009

THE TRUTH 

RICKY GERVAIS THINKS HE’S ONE OF THE WORST ACTORS IN HOLLYWOOD— 

BUT THAT HASN’T STOPPED HIM FROM BECOMING ONE OF THE FUNNIEST. 

BY BRET LOVE PHOTOGRAPHS BY PAUL SMITH 

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There are millions of aspiring 

comedic actors in the world, but 

very few become household names. 

And triple-threats who can also write and direct with equal aplomb? They’re even harder to 

find. Which may explain why Ricky Gervais is in such high demand, with talents like Tina 

Fey, Jonah Hill and Ralph Fiennes lining up to work with the 48-year-old Brit. 

A major celebrity in his native England for years, Gervais appeared on the American pop 

culture radar in 2005, when his cult BBC hit “The Office” was adapted into an NBC sitcom. 

(Gervais’ David Brent inspired Steve Carell’s character, a bumbling regional manager of a small 

paper distribution company.) That same year, Gervais debuted a new HBO series, “Extras,” in 

which he played an extra who eventually catches his big break on a network sitcom. Despite 

only running 13 episodes, the series attracted A-list actors like Kate Winslet and Ben Stiller, garnering 

eight Emmy nods (including a Best Actor win for Gervais) in the process. In both shows, 

the former DJ-turned-comedy genius not only wrote and directed (with his longtime creative 

partner, Stephen Merchant), but also starred as a socially inept oaf whose idiotic antics inspired 

embarrassment and empathy in equal measure, brilliantly mining discomfort for laughs. 

After supporting roles in For Your Consideration and Night At The Museum, and his 

debut as a leading man in last year’s Ghost Town, his writing/directing skills are being put to 

the test for the first time on the big screen with this month’s The Invention of Lying. Packed 

with top-notch actors (like the aforementioned Fey and Hill), the film is a mature comedy 

in which the Reading native stars as a writer who suddenly discovers the ability to lie—and 

uses it for personal gain—in a world where everyone tells the truth. 

With self-generated projects such as Cemetery Junction (a 1970s-set comedy about men 

working at an insurance company, starring Fiennes) and Flanimals (set to be released in 2011, 

with Steve Carell) in various stages of production, the stakes are obviously high. And one 

thing Gervais has learned in the process is that he relishes calling all the shots. 


T 

Now that The Invention of Lying—the 

first film you’ve nurtured from creative 

conception to completion—is done, how 

do you feel about it? Was it hard being 

behind the camera instead of in front 

of it? “No, I slipped into it pretty well. If 

somebody asked me to direct The Matrix, 

I wouldn’t know where to start. I’d be in 

real trouble. But I know where I am with 

this ‘comedy-plus,’ as I call it. [The film] is 

great. There’s not another comedy quite like 

it at the moment. It’s a grown-up comedy.” 

Do you like having creative control? 

“Being in charge is where I’m most 

comfortable, but I don’t think of it as 

control as much as artistic freedom. If I’m 

going to be on the set from 7am to 7pm 

every day, I might as well do it all and get 

paid three times, you know what I mean? 

Being hired as one of the leads is very nice 

and flattering, but it’s not like I’m pursuing 

it. I never thought of myself as an actor, 

and, let’s face it, I’m not a great actor. The 

creative process is what excites me. Seeing 

a film you’re in is fun. Awards are fun. 

Money is nice. But nothing is more fun 

than Steve Merchant and me sitting in a 

room, laughing about what we just said. 

Nothing else comes close.” 

You honestly don’t think you’re a good 

actor? “I fell into the acting thing because, 

with David Brent, I was the best person for 

the job. But mostly, I’m not. If I got offered 

100 films, 90 of them would be arbitrary, 

and I’d know there were better people 

than me. I was offered a film after the first 

episode of ‘The Office’ went out. A studio 

sent me the script and I said, ‘Who’s the 

lead?’ They went, ‘You are.’ I said, ‘Who’s 

gonna go and see that?! You want John 

Cusack.’ They must have thought, ‘Why is 

this nobody talking himself out of a film?’ 

But every other actor is better than me.” 

So it’s safe to assume that you really did 

turn down a supporting role in Pirates 

of the Caribbean? “Yeah, I was offered 

that, but I was busy. I don’t want to sit in 

a Winnebago for six months, then pop up 

as a comedy pirate. There’s nothing wrong 

with that, but no one’s ever said, ‘He’s been 

in 19 films for two minutes each. Let’s get 

him his own starring role and let him direct 

it!’ It doesn’t happen like that. And I get no

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“A studio sent me 

the script and I 

said, ‘Who’s the 

lead?’ They went, 

‘You are.’ I said, 

‘Who’s gonna go 

and see that?!’” 


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“ The most 

mortifying thing 

for everyone 

is being embarrassed 

socially.”

THE OFFICE: BBC; GHOST TOWN: DREAMWORKS/SARAH SHATZ; INVENTION: RADAR PICTURES/SAM URDANK 

joy out of seeing my fat face on the screen. I 

get joy out of the work.” 

Are you done with TV for good? “I haven’t 

left TV behind. There are things about TV 

I like more than film. The thing about TV 

is that it still has that common consciousness, 

because people watch it at the same 

time, and you can turn it around quicker. 

What I like about film is that you can 

make it timeless, and I’ve always had one 

eye on the legacy. When we were making 

‘The Office,’ we’d come up with some jokes 

that made us laugh, but we decided they 

wouldn’t be funny in a year’s time because 

there was a certain cultural reference.” 

Why did you end both of your TV shows 

after such short runs? “Because of the 

intensity that Steve and I have to work 

at. We write it, we direct it, we produce it 

and no one’s even allowed in the edit. We 

hand over a completely finished product, 

and you can’t do that for too long. It’s just 

too intense. You’ll run out of ideas. You’ll 

repeat yourself, or the quality will go 

down. And, you know, I started late in life. 

I’ve got so many ideas, and I don’t want to 

die before I can do all of them.” 

You’re brilliant at creating characters 

who are uncomfortable and who make 

everyone around them uncomfortable. 

What appeals to you about that? “When 

we’re in a safe environment where we’re 

not starving and our children aren’t being 

shot at, what’s the worst thing that happens 

to us? The most mortifying thing for 

everyone is being embarrassed socially. I 

think that for many people, public speaking 

is a bigger fear than death. I’ve decided 

that the most important thing in comedy 

or drama is empathy, and everyone can 

empathize with getting embarrassed. 

There’s a little bit of David Brent in 

everyone, because we all want to be loved, 

and it’s fun playing with that and turning 

the knife of social embarrassment.” 

But doesn’t that embarrassed feeling 

get old after a while? “Eventually it can 

get wearing, so you’ve got to be able to 

drop the irony and come back to genuine 

emotion. The heart of ‘The Office’ was Tim 

COVER STORY 

(from left) As David Brent in “The Office”; with Greg Kinnear in Ghost Town; with Jennifer Garner in The Invention of Lying 

and Dawn (the British Jim and Pam), not David Brent. The heart of ‘Extras’ wasn’t the A-list 

actors, it was the friendship between Andy and Maggie. I think sooner or later you’ve got to 

stand up and unapologetically say, ‘This [sweetness] is what I believe in.’” 

Who or what taught you to find that balance between awkwardness and romance in 

your shows? “The Marx Brothers. In their early work, they’re just running around being 

funny. That’s great, but it doesn’t resonate. One of their producers said, ‘I can make you 

twice as good. I’m gonna cut half the jokes and put in a musical number and a romantic 

thread.’ So now these guys are doing crazy things, but they’re doing it to get two people 

together. So now they’ve got a point, and it’s beautiful. Those moments where you’re suddenly 

seeing someone needing something, or someone doing something for the good of 

someone else, are heartwarming.” 

The American version of “The Office” is entering its seventh season. How do you 

feel about the way it’s carried on the concept you created? “I love it! What they’ve 

done is huge, because [the UK version] got in and out with 12 episodes and a special that 

we put everything we had into. They’ve got so much pressure—they’re a jewel in NBC’s 

crown and have won all these Emmys—and they’re not allowed to stop like we did. And I 

don’t want them to stop. I want Steve Carell to work his fingers to the bone, because I get 

half his wages!” (Laughs) 

Are you surprised the American version is such a huge success? “Well, yes. Every remake 

has fallen by the wayside, either before it got to production, or taken off on the third 

episode. But I’m not surprised that America gets it [for] two reasons. ‘The Office’ isn’t as 

quintessentially English as you first might think. It’s about universal subjects. It’s about, 

you know, wasting your life. It’s quite existential. A bad boss. Boy meets girl. Also, all my 

influences are American, from Laurel and Hardy, ‘The Simpsons,’ Woody Allen, Marx 

Brothers, through sitcoms like ‘Taxi,’ ‘Cheers,’ ‘M*A*S*H,’ right up to the present day with 

great stuff like ‘Arrested Development’ and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm.’ All my influences have 

been American. So I’m not surprised in that sense.” 

Your idea was clearly a good one. How do you feel with the fame that comes with 

being known? You say you aren’t a good actor, but you can’t deny that you do deal 

with fame. “I’m getting a bit better at it, but I try and ignore it. I try and live a normal life. 

But, I mean, you can’t. I don’t want to be out, and I don’t go out to parties. The fame for 

me has never been the best bit. It’s always been the worst bit. You know, everything else 

about this is better than being recognized. Genuinely. The work’s great. The money’s good. 

I love nice reviews, I love the awards. I love jumping queues at the airport. But it feels 

weird. It’s not natural, it’s not right. And I knew when I went into it that it was an upshot 

of what I did. If you’re a successful actor, you’re a famous person. But I just want people 

to know, you know, why I do it. I remember one of the first interviews I did, I was very 

prickly about the whole subject. And I don’t want to be lumped in with people who just 

do anything to be famous. I know there’s a difference between Robert DeNiro and a ‘Big 

Brother’ winner. And I want to firmly be in that first camp.” 


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Faces painted in team colors, people 

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the most loyal and dedicated audiences in 

the world. Yet back in 1979, if you weren’t 

at the game, there were few options to 

watch the action on TV, beyond mere 

minutes of highlights on the evening news. 

That all changed when a small group of 

sports fanatics led by Bill Rasmussen began to show Connecticut college sports and New 

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Programming Network, better known as ESPN. The network, which is celebrating its 30th 

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Anthony F. Smith, managing director of Leadership Research Institute, has been a 

consultant at ESPN for more than 20 years and is the author of ESPN The Company: The 

Story and Lessons Behind the Most Fanatical Brand in Sports. Here, Smith shares some of 

the secrets behind its success. 

Avoid the myth of single-person leadership. 

“Leadership is really a shared phenomenon. One of the things that ESPN picked up pretty 

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Hire passionate employees. 

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excited about the product or the content, you better 

have great people.” 

Take risks and reward the effort. 

In 2006, ESPN launched the Mobile ESPN phone, a cell 

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all times. The business was more complicated than they 

expected, and the Mobile ESPN phone was shut down 

less than a year later. 

“When [former CEO] George Bodenheimer said that we were closing down the phone 

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It may only be October, but holiday 

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time of year. The research firm 

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last November and December was $25.5 

billion—compared to $102 billion total 

the rest of the year. By 2013, Forrester 

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Online shoppers expect shipping costs. 

However, the PayPal study found that 

the top reason people abandoned items 

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many as 40%, according to the study). 

If you expect shoppers to put something 

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customer (and your own bottom line) 

and making the purchasing process drag 

on too long. But most shoppers haven’t 

looked at everything you offer and will 

likely appreciate a few logical “you might 

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CAN SCREENING EMPLOYEES FOR 

CERTAIN PERSONALITY TRAITS HELP 

YOUR COMPANY’S BOTTOM LINE? 

BY KAREN LELAND 

How wi ll y our em ployees ha ndle c hange? 

How creative can they be? Are they impulsive? 

Action o riented? H ow m uch r ecognition 

and f eedback d o th ey n eed f rom o thers? 

The answers to these questions, and more, are 

useful to know when you’re hiring. And personality 

tests—a staple in the industrial psychologist’s 

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personality profiles all they’re cracked up to be? >> 

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BUSINESS 

THE CASE FOR… 

THE CASE AGAINST… 

CHARLES L. 

SODIKOFF, PHD 

Industrial psychologist with 

Corporate Performance 

Consultants and former 

adjunct professor at Hofstra 

University and Long Island 

University 

LEE H. IGEL, PHD 

Assistant Professor at 

the New York University 

School of Continuing 

& Professional Studies 

GO GOO MAGAZINE MAG AGAZINE OCTOBER 

E 2009 200 009 

Successful hiring is based 

not only on a person’s ability to do the 

job, but also on the degree to which they 

will fit in with the company culture, the 

people they are going to work with and the 

person they are going to work for. The 

more information an organization has 

about an applicant, the better off it is going 

to be. Over the past 30 years, I have found 

that personality tests, in combination with 

interviewing, are an invaluable tool in gathering 

this information. 

When properly used, these assessments 

can help a company identify a candidate who 

not only has the skills necessary for the job, 

but also the temperament needed to fit into 

the corporate culture. For example, a large 

health care distribution company I know 

gives all potential candidates at the director 

level or above a battery of four personality 

tests (including the popular Myers-Briggs 

and The Five Factor Model) to determine if 

they possess the degree of team orientation 

required by the company. 

When it comes to hiring, 

organizations have a tendency to give personality 

tests more weight than they should. 

Most companies will say these assessments 

only count as 50% of the hiring decision, 

but in reality, they usually have a far greater 

influence on the process. In addition, the 

predominant tests, such as Myers-Briggs 

and The Five Factor Model, don’t look at the 

whole person. This hurts both the potential 

employee and the company because it overrelies 

on the first impression created by the 

test. This can diminish anything else the 

potential employee may bring to the table. 

The second problem is that most organizations 

have not clearly defined what 

it is they’re looking for in a candidate, or 

they presuppose that what they’re looking 

for is the right thing—when often it’s not. 

For example, one privately held research 

company used a personality test to screen 

potential employees for all jobs. This organization 

had defined very specific standards 

as to what qualities an employee should 

possess to best contribute to the business. 

However, after several decades of using 

the test, they found that although the field 

They have been conducting this testing 

for the past 10 years. The result is that they 

are growing by leaps and bounds, their retention 

rate is high and the people they hire 

turn out to be a good fit for the organization. 

For these tests to be successful, it is 

critical that the company conducts them 

in a professional way, including using ones 

that have been researched and validated; 

using a professional who is credentialed 

to administer them; and using several tests 

(rather than one) to pinpoint a bigger picture 

of who the person is. 

When all of these factors are in place, 

personality tests can be extremely effective. 

One study by Hogan, Hogan and Roberts, 

presented in an article in American Psychologist, 

made a strong argument for the use of 

psychological tests in selection, screening 

and training, saying that, “The data are 

reasonably clear that well-constructed personality 

measures are valid predictors of job 

performance, and they can enhance fairness 

in the employment process.” 

of research had changed dramatically, the 

type of employee they were hiring had not. 

They were still screening for employees the 

way they had for the past 20 or 30 years, and 

they were hiring people who all thought and 

behaved in a similar way. 

Finally, when these tests are used in a 

tough economy, applicants are more tempted 

to try and game the system. A recent article 

by Vanessa O’Connell in The Wall Street 

Journal profiled retailers who are making 

potential employees take a personality test in 

order to qualify for the chance to get a job. 

The more important the test became to getting 

the job, the more people tried to cheat. 

O’Connell found some applicants would 

take the test several times, reviewing online 

cheat sheets and comparing notes. 

When you take the whole picture of 

these personality tests into account, you see 

that they, on their own, are not a good predictor 

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on the job. Think of the student who scores 

poorly on the SAT, but goes on to change the 

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BY ELAINE POFELDT ILLUSTRATIONS BY CHRISTIANE GRAUERT 

In a world where a mention 

in O, the Oprah Magazine 

can turn an unknown book 

into an overnight bestseller 

or a cameo on the evening 

news can send the sales of 

a small business soaring, 

it’s not surprising that 

companies vie to catch the eye of the 

media. What’s shocking is how many 

don’t know how to go about it. 

Natalie Rodriguez, an assistant 

editor at This Old House, is always 

flabbergasted when she gets pitches 

for an older product that a company 

tries to pass off as “new.” 

Jennifer Owens, senior director 

of editorial research and initiatives 

at Working Mother Media, never 

ceases to be amazed by companies 

that are rude when following up on 

an emailed story idea. After sending 

a pitch while she was on vacation, 

one publicist bombarded her colleague 

with calls and left demanding 

voicemails. Upon returning to work, 

she found a poorly timed pitch 

that was inappropriate for Working 

Mother—and hit delete. “Have some 

consideration for the people who put 

out the magazine,” she says. 

And Adriana Gardella, a senior 

editor at FORTUNE Small Business, 

can never understand why companies 

try to sell her on a story by saying it 

has already been covered by her 

competitors. “We don’t want to write 

about you if the whole world already 

has,” she says. 

If you’re trying to get publicity 

for your company in print, online, 

on TV or on the radio, you don’t 

want your story to end up in the 

scrap heap. Here are some tips from 

media professionals on how to catch 

their eyes: 

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LEARN HOW TO PITCH: Familiarize 

yourself with the media outlets before sending 

a pitch. For magazines, it’s a good idea 

to study back issues so you understand its 

niche and how it differs from competitors. 

“This Old House is a ‘shelter’ magazine, 

but we’re not like other magazines in our 

category,” Rodriguez says. “I hate it when I 

get emails or product pictures that are for 

the whole ‘shelter’ category, and the person 

hasn’t thought of how we can use it.” 

Many journalists prefer receiving 

pitches via email, with links to the company 

website and an online press kit. Shawne 

Duperon, a former executive health producer 

for NBC in Detroit and five-time 

Emmy Award-winning documentary producer, 

advises including your pitch in the 

body of the email so the recipient doesn’t 

have to download an attachment. She also 

suggests starting your subject line with 

the attention-getting word “LOOK” (as in, 

“LOOK: Tips on autumn travel bargains”). 

And while many large media outlets 

do their own photography, it never hurts 

to sell the visual side of your story by 

including an attractive, professional CEO 

headshot or product photos. In some cases, 

a publication may end up running your 

pictures. “Art budgets across the board are 

being slashed,” Rodriquez says. “The better 

your pickup photography, the better your 

chances of being featured.” 

If you’re thinking of sending a press 

kit with a product sample by mail, contact 

a journalist ahead of time to see if it’s 

needed. And avoid mailing duplicates to 

everyone on staff or going overboard with 

elaborate, themed packaging. “It makes 

you wonder if what they’re pitching should 

merit your attention in and of itself,” says 

Alison Ashton, a former senior food editor 

at Cooking Light. 


It’s also important that the pitch proves 

that your company is a success. “Provide 

quantitative information (like sales 

figures), not self-promotional PR talk,” 

Gardella says. 

Steve Bills, deputy editor of technology 

at trade newspaper American Banker, 

always asks if a company can provide the 

name of at least one satisfied customer. 

But he often hears, “Banks would love this 

thing if they only knew it existed.” Not 

good enough. “It’s not my job to be your 

sales agent,” he says. 

He recently wrote about a tiny company 

that came up with a new way to help 

banks monitor electronic transactions after 

it put him in touch with a bank that liked 

the product. After the story ran, he says, 

several other clients used the service. 

JUMP INTO EXISTING STORIES: It’s 

easier to get mentioned in a piece that is 

already in motion than to sell a media outlet 

on a brand-new feature about a product 

or service. You can volunteer to be interviewed 

by checking for postings on Help 

a Reporter Out (www.helpareporter.com) 

and Profnet (www.profnet.com), which 

journalists use to look for interviewees 

with specific expertise or experiences. 

HARO, which is free, sends members 

up to three daily alerts listing reporters’ 

requests by subject, such as “travel.” At 

Profnet, small business memberships, 

which entitle subscribers to daily alerts 

about media requests in 13 industries, cost 

$950 per year; corporate memberships 

range from $1,500 to $2,650, depending on 

the number of industries monitored. 

“A site like HARO could get your 

story into a bigger publication if you’re 

offering something new and different,” 

Ashton says. 

“Companies have to say why they have 

larger relevance to the readership of the 

publication they’re pitching. There has 

to be some trend or fad involved.” 

SHOW HOW YOUR PRODUCT FITS 

INTO A NEW TREND: Most media will 

be more interested in covering your company 

if you show that it’s part of a larger 

story that will interest a broad audience. 

“Companies have to say why they have 

larger relevance to the readership of the 

publication they’re pitching,” says Jim 

Gaines, former editor-in-chief of Time, Life 

and People and current editor-in-chief of 

FLYP, a multimedia publication on American 

culture. “There has to be some trend or 

fad involved.” 

TIME YOUR PITCH: Check the editorial 

calendar on a media outlet’s website so you 

can pitch stories with the right lead time. 

“You might be thinking because it’s July, we’d 

be thinking about back-to-school, but we’re 

closing the October issue, already planning 

November and starting to think of December,” 

Owens says. “I get a lot of pitches four 

weeks before the issue comes out.” 

However, TV and radio news shows, 

websites and newspapers often create 

their lineups on a day-to-day basis, so lastminute 

pitches based on current events 

can work. If you’re pitching TV or radio 

programs, avoid calling on days when a 

major news story has broken, unless you’re 

an expert on the topic. “The first thing 

you should do before sending an email is 

turn on the TV,” says Jennifer Simpson, 

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PITCH THE RIGHT PERSON: Half the 

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For magazines, study the masthead to see 

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company. If they’ve written a story you’ve 

enjoyed, Gaines suggests sending an email 

letting them know and asking if you can 

stop by for a brief meeting next time 

you’re in town. 

“It’s a great way to begin a relationship,” 

says Gaines, who also recommends sending 

pitches to the editor-in-chief, who will 

often have an assistant route stories to 

appropriate staffers. 

For TV and radio, pay attention to 

reporters who cover particular types of 

stories and call the stations to find out who 

produces the segments. However, if it’s a 

time sensitive pitch, don’t delay sending 

it just because you don’t know the perfect 

contact. “You can pretty much pitch anyone 

in a TV newsroom,” Duperon says. 

If you’re making a big publicity push, 

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such as Gebbie Press’s 2009 All-in-One 

Media Directory ($195) or Harrison’s 

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internet radio shows “Positively Pittsburgh 

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author of the Techno Granny blog. “You 

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segments with networks within the same 

company, and may assess you in this way, 

too. You never know: Oprah may just 

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WHAT WILL THE FUTURE OF INTERNET 

VIDEO LOOK LIKE? 

BY PETER PACHAL 

ILLUSTRATIONS BY TYLER GARRISON 

The laughing baby. 

The fat guy in the Tron suit. 

The person singing “Chocolate Rain.” 

o many, that’s what internet videos are: short clips, 

typically inane, sometimes entertaining. And a few 

years ago, when content providers assumed that 

these sorts of videos were all that people surfing 

the web wanted to watch, that’s about all there was 

to see. YouTube, the only video site most people 

had heard of at the time, fueled this perception by limiting clips to 

10 minutes. 

Then things began to change. News channels put up live streams, 

big networks started featuring complete TV series episodes online, 

and people began uploading longer material to YouTube in multiple 

10-minute clips. You can still see the laughing baby, the Tron guy 

and Mr. Chocolate Rain, but now you can also watch them get killed 

when you stream the episode of “South Park” where that happens 

(really—it’s in Season 12). For breaking news, live streams from 

CNN are a couple of clicks away. Even YouTube, once the undisputed 

king of internet video, has to compete with upstarts like Hulu, the 

popular online hub created by NBC Universal and News Corp. >>

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Watching TV—actual shows— 

via the internet has finally, truly 

arrived. But a study from Cisco 

Systems suggests this is only the 

beginning, estimating that by 2012, videostreaming 

traffic will increase to 400 times the 

traffic carried by the entire internet in the year 2000. 

But why now, when broadband connections have 

been around for quite a while? A few reasons: Content 

providers are loosening their grip on prime material, 

software makers are crafting simple gateways to it, 

and manufacturers are building user-friendly (and 

cheap) internet-TV devices. All this has led to a 

perfect media storm, the ideal conditions for internet 

video to thrive. 

“It’s going to be pretty crazy in the next few years,” 

says Bill Leszinske, Intel’s general manager of consumer 

electronics in the company’s Digital Home Group. 

“The internet is going to fundamentally change the 

TV experience.” 

But as impressive as the growth of internet video 

has been, a recent study by Nielsen Media Research 

estimates it constitutes just 1% of total video consumption 

in the US, which means the medium has a long 

way to go before it replaces TV altogether. Sure, there’s 

plenty to watch online, but clearly there’s a preference 

for watching from traditional platforms like cable and 

satellite boxes, possibly because viewers typically get to 

sit in more comfortable chairs. 

“ It’s going to be pretty 

crazy in the next few years. 

The internet is going to 

fundamentally change the 

TV experience.” 

Internet TV is taking the comfy-seat challenge 

head on. Enter new programs like Boxee, a software 

download that turns a viewer’s Mac or PC into a faux 

television. Once they install it, they can put the laptop 

down, pick up a remote control and flip around internet-video 

sites just like they’d surf channels on a cable 

box (in industry parlance, the “10-foot” user interface). 

“A few years ago we noticed that mainstream providers 

were putting up more video,” says Andrew Kippen, 

Boxee’s VP of marketing. “We thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be 

great to take all of your local media, combine it with all 


that mainstream video, and put it all 

one place?’” 

Boxee has been a word-of-mouth 

phenomenon since its debut in 2008 

and now boasts 600,000 registered users. 

Since Boxee is based on the open-source 

application XBMC Media Center, it can typically run 

on anything with a processor, including a Blu-ray 

player, set-top box, game console or the TV itself. 

Debuting an Apple version of the software before a PC 

one turned out to be a brilliant move, as Boxee’s clean 

and functional interface won praise from the Macpreferring 

technology press. 

As popular as it is, Boxee is hardly the only way to 

browse internet video more comfortably—it’s just one 

of the few that’s been attracting investors. Hulu just 

released its own desktop application that works with a 

remote control, and there are plenty of other programs, 

including MediaPortal, MythTV and Freevo. In fact, 

Microsoft and Apple both provide native 10-foot 

interfaces for their machines, called Windows Media 

Center and Front Row, respectively—though the 

built-in access to internet video is relatively limited. 

atching internet video on 

a computer is easy since 

it’s always online, but what 

about on a TV? That’s where 

the hardware comes in, and 

there are a host of machines 

that can deliver internet video seamlessly to the set. 

The most well known is Apple TV ($229), a sleek white 

box that wirelessly moves media from network to living 

room. Everything owners have in their iTunes and 

iPhoto libraries—video, music and photos—is made 

available on their TVs. Plus, there’s a direct connection 

to the iTunes Store, letting customers download new 

content they would like to see on demand. 

A similar device is the Digital Entertainer Live from 

Netgear, which packages a Boxee-like interface in a box 

that sits by the TV. It also connects to the home network 

(via an Ethernet cable or an optional Wi-Fi adapter) to 

bring customers both web videos and their own media. 

Content-wise, it aims to be like Apple TV on steroids at 

a significantly lower price ($150). 

“We want to make it easy to find all the different 

types of content out there,” says Netgear’s Phillip Pyo. 

“Our product gives you a portal to more than 150 websites, 

including YouTube, movies on demand through 

CinemaNow and a video search engine.” 

But while the amount of video available is impressive,

Netgear had to make some compromises to 

keep the product at that price point. While 

most media sites can be played directly 

from the internet, the box has a convoluted 

way of accessing streams from Hulu 

and Netflix, requiring the computer to be 

switched on and running special software 

called PlayOn. In other words, the box isn’t 

as powerful as laptops, which are able to 

easily stream internet video. 

Because of this difference in processors, 

Leszinske thinks there will be difficulties 

in bringing internet TV to more hardware. 

“Most set-top boxes were designed to play 

video, not run apps,” he says. “You’re now 

running multiple software stacks on these, 

and they’re getting pretty complicated. 

That’s a big change.” 

s all this focus on bringing internet 

TV to the living room misguided? 

Since people are increasingly using 

their cell phones to watch video and 

more robust networks are streaming 

everything from YouTube clips to 

movies, could the future of internet TV be 

on smartphones instead? 

“The iPhone has set an expectation of 

an experience—getting [video] apps—in 

the mobile space, and others are reacting 

to it,” Leszinske says. He also points out 

that it’s the seamlessness of the experience—being 

able to move content from 

one device to the next—that’s really driving 

internet TV toward mobile devices. 

“The video should scale to your platform,” 

he says. “We see consumers wanting 

to have the same content regardless of the 

hardware. I think that the next big thing 

will be applications that spread across 

multiple platforms.” 

It’s already starting to happen. MLB. 

com now streams live games to iPhones 

over AT&T’s network. The day is probably 

not far off where you’ll be able to hit 

a button to switch the stream from your 

phone to your 50-inch TV, which will be 

performing Herculean feats of computational 

power to ensure your experience 

is seamless. If that’s the future of internet 

video, the picture’s looking pretty good. 

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RUBBER CITY CLOTHING 

18 N High St, Akron • 330-434-4722 

www.rubbercityclothing.com 

No visit to Akron would be complete without 

a wearable souvenir from this clothing store 

in the city’s historic district. Many of the witty, 

creative designs rep local businesses. 

GO SEE 

CANTON FARMERS MARKET 

222 Market Ave, Canton • 330-458-2063 

www.cantonfarmersmarket.com 

It’s almost the end of harvest season, so get 

to this Saturday morning market before it 

goes the way of summer squash. In addition 

to great deals on fresh produce, it offers live 

entertainment, art classes and cooking demos. 

Through Oct. 17. 

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KEN STEWART’S GRILLE 

1970 W Market St, Akron • 330-867-2555 

www.kenstewartsgrille.com 

This legendary spot for fi ne dining is known 

for its 600-bottle wine list and fresh seafood. 

Try the Broiled Captain’s Platter, with lobster 

tail, king crab, crab cakes and several types of 

scampi. $$$$$ 

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THE UPPER DECK 

357 W Turkeyfoot Lake Rd, Akron 

330-644-2338 

www.upperdecklakes.com 

This casual watering hole near the West 

Reservoir of the Portage Lakes offers Martini 

Mondays, Karaoke Wednesdays and live music 

on Sunday nights. 

GO DAY-TRIPPING 

MAPLESIDE FARMS 

30 miles northwest of Akron 

294 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH • 330-225-5577 

www.mapleside.com 

There’s hardly a more classic autumn 

experience than a horse-drawn hayride 

through an orchard. Take one at Mapleside 

Farms, then explore the pumpkin patch, 

kids’ play area and 4-acre corn maze before 

enjoying a home-style dinner in the Apple 

Farm Restaurant. 

FUN FACT! 

Akron’s East Avenue is located in West Akron. 


Allentown 

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GO SHOP 

SHUZE 

17 E Third St, Bethlehem • 610-419-8655 

www.shopshuze.com 

Bethlehem’s hip South Side sole purveyor offers 

shoes from Via Spiga, Lollipop and Naughty 

Monkey in a fun boutique setting. The store 

also takes donations for Soles4Souls, which 

gives shoes to impoverished people worldwide. 

GO SEE 

SANDS CASINO RESORT BETHLEHEM 

77 Sands Blvd, Bethlehem • 877-726-3777 

www.pasands.com 

Feeling lucky? Play the slots at this new casino 

in the former home of Bethlehem Steel. When 

you and your wallet have had enough, sate 

your appetite at Emeril Lagasse’s Chop House 

or just kick back at Molten Lounge. 

GO EAT 

YOCCO’S 

625 Liberty St • 613-433-1950 

www.yoccos.com 

The original location of the famous Allentown 

hot dog spot—open since 1922—serves 

delicious franks with chopped onions, tangy 

mustard and house chili sauce for just $1.24. 

Get one with a side of pierogies. $ 

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PEARLY BAKER’S ALEHOUSE 

11 Centre Square, Easton • 610-253-9949 

www.pearlybakers.net 

Stop by this well-stocked alehouse (there 

are 20 varieties of beer on tap) Wednesday 

through Saturday nights for the best regional 

performers—both plugged and unplugged—in 

the glow of an original 1940s chandelier. 


DOYLESTOWN, PA 

37 miles southeast of Allentown 

www.doylestownalive.com 

Home to the Aldie Mansion and the Bucks 

County Civil War Museum, this cozy town also 

boasts a Main Street shopping district with 

fi ne antique stores, sumptuous confectioneries 

and fabulous fashion boutiques. 

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The Lehigh Valley is home to America’s oldest 

drive-in movie theater. Located in Orefi eld, 

Shankweiler’s has been in continuous 

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MALAPROP’S 

55 Haywood St • 828-254-6734 

www.malaprops.com 

The extensive book selection, regular signings, 

book club meetings and poetry circles make 

this shop destination-worthy. Visit the 

attached café this month for great coffee and 

readings by Josh Weil (Sept. 11) and Carole 

Boston Weatherford (Sept. 27). 

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THE GROVE PARK INN RESORT & SPA 

290 Macon Ave • 800-438-5800 

www.groveparkinn.com 

This imposing stone building—which once 

hosted F. Scott Fitzgerald, Harry Houdini and 

George Gershwin—is home to one of Travel + 

Leisure’s 2008 World’s Best Hotel Spas and a 

Donald Ross-designed golf course. 

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ZAMBRA 

85 Walnut St • 828-232-1060 

www.zambratapas.com 

The lively atmosphere at this tapas bar is ideal 

for a romantic evening out. The menu changes 

nightly, but has included such succulent 

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rolls with avocado-mango dipping sauce. $$$ 

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BOBO GALLERY 

22 Lexington Ave • 828-254-3426 

www.bobogallery.com 

This combination bar, gallery and performance 

venue is a great place to get acquainted with 

Asheville’s spirited art scene. Enjoying a glass 

of wine next to a dreadlocked visual artist 

while an experimental electronica DJ spins is 

par for the course. 


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36 miles northwest of Asheville 

www.hotspringsnc.org 

This remote Southern village has numerous 

cottages, bed-and-breakfasts and restaurants 

that make it perfect for a mountain getaway. At 

Hot Springs Resort and Spa, mineral water hot 

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GO SHOP 

DISCOUNT NUTRITION 

3000 Windy Hill Rd, Marietta • 770-956-7300 

www.discountnutrition.org 

This store sells vitamins, health products for 

pets and books on living a healthier lifestyle, 

all at amazingly discounted prices. Check the 

website for coupons. 

FINDERS KEEPERS 

2130 N Decatur Rd, Decatur • 404-634-6995 

www.fkconsign.com 

Although there are three metro locations of 

this fashion, furnishings and home accessories 

consignment shop, the Decatur boutique is 

best for fi nding designer clothes. Look for 

apparel from high-end brands like Chanel. 

IZZY MATERNITY 

2385 Peachtree Rd NE • 404-949-0222 

www.izzymaternityclothes.com 

Hollywood moms like Heidi Klum prove that 

pregnant women can have a passion for 

fashion. Stop here to pick up some of the 

stars’ favorite designs from Bellysima, Esme 

and Japanese Weekend. 

MINGEI WORLD ARTS 

427 Church St, 

Decatur • 404-371-0101 

www.mingeiworldarts.com 

This eclectic import store offers knickknacks 

that will brighten up your home. Everything from 

Mexican animal bobbleheads to hand-painted 

ceramics from Zimbabwe line the shelves. 

RENÉ RENÉ 

1142 Euclid Ave NE • 404-522-7363 

www.renerenedesigns.com 

Owned by fashion designer René Sanning, this 

Little Five Points boutique specializes in locally 

made, vintage-inspired women’s clothing with 

a modern twist, as well as stylish jewelry, 

handbags and hats. 

RUBIN BROTHERS 

7601 North Point Pkwy, Alpharetta 

770-998-6001 

www.rubinbrothersdiamonds.com 

This jeweler prides itself on selling top-notch 

diamonds at bargain prices. Trade in your old 

gold or diamond jewelry, or try something new 

from lines like Ritani, Scott Kay and Tacori. 

GO SEE 

ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDENS 

1345 Piedmont Ave NE • 404-876-5859 

www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org 

You wouldn’t normally think of October as 

Dejuan Miller 

President/CEO 

a good time to visit a botanical garden, but 

that’s exactly why you should go. Standing 

in a rainforest full of blooming fl owers and 

glossy plants this time of year is so strange it’s 

magical. Plus, it’s warm in there. 

ATLANTA FALCONS 

At the Georgia Dome • 1 Georgia Dome Dr 

404-878-3000 

www.atlantafalcons.com 

Last year’s match up against Chicago proved 

memorable, when Atlanta QB Matt Ryan set 

up the winning fi eld goal with just seconds left 

to play. Look for another great game when the 

Bears and the Birds square off again on Oct. 18. 

DINOSAURS 

At the Center For Puppetry Arts 

1404 Spring St NW • 404-873-3391 

www.puppet.org 

This family favorite fi nds Francine the songbird 

taking a musical journey back in time to 

the Mesozoic Era, complete with erupting 

volcanoes and a 10-foot-tall T. Rex. Through 

Nov. 29. 

FRIGHT FEST 

At Six Flags Over Georgia • 275 Riverside 

Pkwy, Austell • 770-739-3400 

www.sixfl ags.com/overgeorgia 

In case sky-high rollercoasters aren’t scary 

enough, this theme park brings in creepy, costumed 

street performers for the entire month. 

Visit for all sorts of Halloween thrills, including 

spooky stage shows and a haunted house. 

INSIDE CNN STUDIO TOUR 

1 CNN Center • 404-827-2300 

www.cnn.com/tour/atlanta 

Take a trip up the world’s largest freestanding 

escalator to the CNN newsroom and fi nd out 

what goes on behind the stories you see on TV. 

You’ll visit the CNN globe, walk through the 

control room and see the newsroom in action. 

NETHERWORLD HAUNTED HOUSE 

6624 Dawson Blvd, Norcross • 404-608-2484 

www.fearworld.com 

Called the “most elaborate haunted house in 

America” by the Travel Channel, Netherworld 

brings together live actors, animatronic 

monsters and special effects. It’s intended for 

teens and adults. Open nightly through Nov. 1. 

GO EAT 

DR. BOMBAY’S UNDERWATER 

TEA PARTY 

1645 McLendon Ave • 404-474-1402 

www.drbombays.com 

This friendly neighborhood coffee shop offers 

Headhunter for the Heart 

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helping people 

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an assortment of sandwiches, pastries and 

desserts, as well as twice weekly Mommy & 

Me teas and donated books for 50 cents. $ 

THE FICKLE PICKLE 

1085 Canton St, Roswell • 770-650-9838 

www.fi cklepicklecafe.com 

Set in a quaint cottage, this family-friendly 

spot offers Southern favorites like fried green 

tomato sandwiches, shrimp and grits, and 

fried pickles with Creole rémoulade. $$ 

VARASANO’S PIZZERIA 


www.varasanos.com 

It took 10 years for Jeff Varasano to perfect 

the recipe for his favorite New York pie (from 

Patsy’s in East Harlem). His restaurant bears 

the fruit of that quest. The house specialty 

(with mozzarella and a secret blend of Italian 

herbs) is joined by a variety of inspired pies, 

including one topped with clams, mussels and 

garlic. $$ 

VICKERY’S 

1106 Crescent Ave • 404-881-1106 

www.vickerys.com 

A fi xture in the Midtown scene since 1983, 

Vickery’s is a bastion of Southern classic 

cuisine, with specialties like catfi sh tacos, Low 

Country seafood grits and good ol’ Southern 

fried chicken. $$ 

WATERHAVEN RESTAURANT 

75 Fifth St • 404-214-6740 

www.waterhavenatl.com 

This farm-to-table joint located in Midtown’s 

Technology Square is so devoted to sustainable 

practices that it donates its used fryer oil 

to be turned into biodiesel. Try the Georgia 

trout with applewood smoked bacon and 

mushroom lasagna. $$$ 

AQUAKNOX 


www.aquaknox.net 

This swank seafood restaurant is perfect for 

a night on the town. Start with Executive Chef 

David Craine’s perfectly seasoned lobster 

bisque with caviar and the seared day boat 

scallops with sweet potato purée. $$$$ 

GO PARTY 

COMEDY GOLD 

At Landmark Diner Buckhead 

3652 Roswell Rd • 404-816-9090 

www.myspace.com/comedyhighlands 

This weekend stand-up show attracts nationally 

recognized comics, like Sarah Tiana from “Reno 

911.” Visit to get yourself in a great mood. 

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HAIRSTON’S DINNER CLUB 

1273 S Hairston Rd, Stone Mountain 

770-332-9988 

www.hairstonsonline.com 

With a romantic atmosphere, Southern menu 

and old school tunes, this classy and modern 

juke-joint attracts a well-dressed older crowd 

eager to shake a tail feather. 

HALO LOUNGE 

817 W Peachtree St NW • 404-962-7333 

www.halolounge.com 

One of the city’s hippest nightspots, this haven 

for techno music afi cionados offers top-notch 

national DJs and lighting that changes color like 

a mood ring. Food is served from 5pm to 11pm. 

VINOCITY KIRKWOOD 

1963 Hosea L Williams Dr • 404-870-8886 

www.vinocitywinebar.com 

Vinocity has emerged as one of the Kirkwood 

neighborhood’s coolest hangouts, in large 

part due to great live music, living room-like 

interior design and a monthly outdoor artist 

market (Sept. 13). 

THE WARREN 

818 N Highland Ave • 404-475-1991 

www.thewarrencityclub.com 

This members-only club above Dark Horse 

Tavern attracts a hip crowd to its patio with 

comedy shows and jazz and acoustic concerts. 

Visit during open houses or for Sunday 

brunch, when it’s open to the public. 


FORREST HILLS MOUNTAIN RESORT 

65 miles northeast of Atlanta 

135 Forrest Hills Rd, Dahlonega, GA 

706-864-6456 

www.foresths.com 

Located on 140 acres in north Georgia’s 

Appalachian Mountains, this resort has cabins, 

bed-and-breakfast rooms, a day spa, riding 

stables and walking trails. 

UNCLE SHUCK’S CORN MAZE 

53 miles northeast of Atlanta 

4525 Hwy 53 E, Dawsonville • 770-772-6223 

www.uncleshucks.com 

Open every day this month, this 12-acre fi eld 

features 4 miles of trails in two mazes. After 

you escape, take a shot with the corn cannon 

or go on an old-fashioned hayride that 

includes a bonfi re and marshmallow roast. 

FUN FACT! 

North Georgia’s mountains were the site of the 

fi rst US gold rush, which began in 1828. 

Dr. David Mastro 


Atlanta’s 

Before 

Atlantic City 

NEW JERSEY 

— Bill Sokolic 

GO SHOP 

ZEPHYR GALLERY 

2801 Pacifi c Ave • 609-340-0170 

www.zephyrgallery.com 

At this funky craft gallery, you’ll fi nd jewelry 

by Ayala Bar and Sherry Tinsman; art glass 

by Vitrix Studios and Mad Art; and whimsical 

sculptures made of recyclables by Yardbirds. 

GO SEE 

THE DOWNBEACH FILM FESTIVAL 

Atlantic City, Ventnor, Margate 

609-823-9159 

www.downbeachfi lmfestival.org 

Aspiring Jersey fi lmmakers, take note: This festival 

will feature shorts, workshops and even 

screenwriting classes. Don’t miss the awards 

ceremony—last year it honored local director 

Kevin Smith. Oct. 16-18. 

GO EAT 

THE PALM RESTAURANT 

2801 Pacifi c Ave • 609-344-7256 

www.thepalm.com 

The Quarter’s venerable steakhouse features 

some of the best seafood and steak in Atlantic 

City. Start with the prime aged steak tartare and 

save room for the chocolate cake. 

GO PARTY 

THE CASBAH NIGHTCLUB 

At Trump Taj Mahal 

1000 Boardwalk • 800-234-5678 

www.casbahclub.com 

Party the night away to records spun by popular 

DJs like Girl 6 and Sizzahandz at one of the 

city’s hottest dance clubs. 


EDWIN B FORSYTHE NATIONAL 

WILDLIFE REFUGE 

12 miles northeast of Atlantic City 

Great Creek Road, Oceanville • 609-652-1665 

www.fws.gov 

This bird habitat is one of the Atlantic Flyway’s 

most active fl ight paths. Visit the headquarters 

to learn what the refuge is doing to protect water 

birds as people develop the Jersey shore. 

FUN FACT! 

The Beatles played Atlantic City in 1964 

and spent two days as virtual prisoners in 

their hotel room at the Lafayette. They’d get 

mobbed if they left the hotel, so at one point 

they had to sneak out the back for food. 

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GO SHOP 

A. KIRCHMAYR CHOCOLATIER 

9630 Deereco Rd, Timonium • 410-561-7705 

www.fi neeuropeanchocolate.com 

This authentic Bavarian chocolate shop has 

been churning out delicious truffl es and 

candies since 1985. Try the bitter nougat and 

Irish coffee varieties. 

BEADAZZLED 

501 N Charles St • 410-837-2323 

www.beadazzled.net 

Stock up on basic beads, sparkly gems and 

even collectors’ treasures to create unique 

bejeweled accessories. This bead emporium 

carries standard and specialty items as well as 

the basics necessary for starting a new project. 

THE MARKET AT BELVEDERE SQUARE 

518 E Belvedere Ave • 410-464-9773 

www.belvederesquare.com 

Foodies can indulge in gourmet options at this 

indoor market. Feast on homemade soups and 

fresh sushi, or take-away items like farmstead 

cheese, hand-shaped bread studded with 

kalamata olives, and smoked seafood. 

THE CHILDREN’S BOOKSTORE 

737 Deepdene Rd • 410-532-2000 

www.thecbstore.com 

You won’t need to convince your children to 

read after a visit to this revered shop fi lled 

with English classics, the coolest new titles 

and old favorites that tend to get overlooked. 

IN WATERMELON SUGAR 

3555 Chestnut Ave • 410-662-9090 

Locals love this Hampden boutique for its 

quirky home goods, cool picture frames, sweetsmelling 

candles and pretty coffee table books. 

GO SEE 

“DA VINCI—THE GENIUS” 

At the Maryland Science Center 

601 Light St • 410-685-2370 

www.mdsci.org 

This traveling exhibit makes its fi rst East 

Coast stop, bringing interactive exhibits and 

animations that reveal the secrets of DaVinci 

classics like Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. 

HERITAGE WALK 

800 E Lombard St • 443-514-5900 

www.heritagewalk.org 

Join a group from the Baltimore Visitor 

Center or set your own pace to learn about 

Baltimore’s place in US history on this 3.2-mile 

stroll. You might be surprised by what you’ll 

learn about familiar spots. 

Before 

After Just 2 Visits!

WESTMINSTER HALL 

& BURYING GROUND 

515 W Fayette St • 410-706-2072 

www.nevermore2009.com 

Although Baltimore has been celebrating 

Edgar Allan Poe’s 200th birthday throughout 

2009, this month has some of the most interesting 

events in store. Attend his recreated 

funeral (Oct. 11) or watch a masterful impersonator 

perform as the man himself (Oct. 31). 

URBAN PIRATES 

Ann Street Pier • 410-327-8378 

www.urbanpirates.com 

Aspiring buccaneers can dress up in pirate 

garb (provided by the crew) and climb aboard 

for swashbuckling hijinks. The Fearless sets 

sail from Fells Point fi ve times a day (Tuesday 

through Sunday) for an hour-long adventure. 

GO EAT 

PITANGO GELATO 

802 S Broadway • 410-702-5828 

www.pitangogelato.com 

This shop takes its gelato so seriously that 

it’s kept in a custom-built, temperaturecontrolled 

storage case to maintain the perfect 

consistency. Flavors include spicy chocolate 

and organic bourbon vanilla. $ 

NICK’S FISH HOUSE 

2600 Insulator Dr • 410-347-4123 

www.nicksfi shhouse.com 

The menu at this casual waterfront restaurant 

is loaded with fi shy favorites , like fried 

oysters, buffalo shrimp and chicken 

Chesapeake topped with lump crab meat. $$ 

L.P. STEAMERS 

1100 E Fort Ave • 410-576-9294 

www.lpsteamers.com 

Baltimore is known for crab, and the rooftop 

deck at this Locust Point bar is the perfect 

spot to enjoy some of the city’s best. Grab a 

mallet and pick your way through a few dozen 

seasoned with Old Bay. $$ 

RYLEIGH’S OYSTER 

36 E Cross St • 410-539-2093 

www.ryleighs.com 

As the old saying goes, oysters are best in 

months that include the letter “r,” so now is 

a great time of year to indulge in one of four 

raw varieties at this Federal Hill bar. If raw isn’t 

your thing, order them steamed. $$ 

TAVERNA CORVINO 

1117 S Charles St • 410-727-1212 

www.tavernacorvino.com 

It’s hard to say what’s most appealing about 

this Italian tavern: the wine list boasting retail 

(not restaurant) prices or the family-style 

dishes (like veal cheeks with red wine, onions 

and basil-scented polenta). $$$ 

GO PARTY 

CAT’S EYE PUB 

1730 Thames St • 410-276-9866 

www.catseyepub.com 

This Fells Point institution draws a crowd 365 

days a year with live blues, bluegrass, Zydeco 

and even classic Irish tunes. There are 32 

beers on tap to slake your thirst. 

THE LONG BAR 

1105 W 36th St • 410-889-8891 

www.goldenwestcafe.com 

In the back of the Golden West Cafe, this 

bar has a laidback vibe and comfy couches, 

making it the perfect place to chill with a beer 

or a tasty Trolley Car cocktail (with Captain 

Morgan spiced rum, Cointreau, sour mix and a 

cinnamon sugar rim). 

BLOB’S PARK 

8024 Max Blobs Park Rd, Jessup 

410-799-7130 

www.blobspark.net 

This slice of Germany delivers true beer 

garden fun on the weekends with live 

polka, bratwurst and schnitzel, and enough 

imported German Weissbier to keep your 

stein full all day. 


CUNNINGHAM FALLS STATE PARK 

66 miles northwest of Baltimore 

www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/western/ 

CunninghamFalls.html 

When visiting the Catoctin Mountains, you can 

take the easy road (the Lower Trail, .5 miles) 

or the hard road (the Catoctin Trail, 25 miles). 

Whichever way you choose, bring a good 

camera and make sure to pass these stunning 

78-foot falls. 

OCEAN CITY, MD 

145 miles southeast of Baltimore 

www.ococean.com 

Join the 8 million guests who visit OC each 

year to sun on the sandy shores and stroll the 

3-mile boardwalk. Stop for Thrasher’s fries and 

plenty of saltwater taffy. 

FUN FACT! 

YtÄÄ |Ç _Éäx 

According to local legend, The Horse You Came 

In On Saloon in Fells Point is haunted by Edgar 

Allan Poe’s ghost. 

Bloomington/Normal 

ILLINOIS 

— Mary Ann Ford 

GO SHOP 

OLD HOUSE SOCIETY WAREHOUSE 

214 E Douglas St, Bloomington • 309-820-0548 

www.oldhousesociety.org 

Local owners of historic homes fl ock to this 

massive salvage warehouse during renovation 

projects, but anyone will be impressed with 

its ever-changing stock of antique windows, 

doors, lighting, baseboards and hardware. 

GO SEE 

SPIRITS OF BLOOMINGTON 

402 N Main St, Bloomington • 309-846-4306 

www.spiritsofbloomington.com 

Guides impersonating everyone from former 

presidents (Abraham Lincoln) to local riff-raff 

(former Rt. 66 gangsters) lead these historic 

tours. Wear comfortable shoes: Tours are two 

hours long. 

GO EAT 

REDFIRE GRILLE 

1605 S Morrissey Dr, Bloomington 

309-663-6800 

www.theredfi regrille.com 

Unlike your ordinary grille, this restaurant’s 

menu goes beyond sandwiches and beer. 

Selections include pork with cider reduction 

and salmon ginger cakes. $$ 

GO PARTY 

THE SHARK BAR 

3 Finance Dr, Bloomington • 309-662-0717 

www.thesharkbarbloomington.com 

This sports bar has a sleek but cozy 

atmosphere, a dance fl oor, drink specials and 

excellent snacks. The entertainment lineup 

varies from karaoke and bands to comedians 

and tournaments. 


DANA-THOMAS HOUSE 

180 miles southwest of Bloomington • 301 E 

Lawrence Ave, Springfi eld • 217-782-6776 

www.dana-thomas.org 

Said to be the most complete example of Frank 

Lloyd Wright’s early Prairie style of architecture, 

this 35-room home features exquisite 

glass doors and a hand-painted mural of 

prairie vegetation by George Neidecken. 

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Boston 

MASSACHUSETTS 

— Diane Bair & Pamela Wright 

GO SHOP 

GOOD 

88 Charles St • 617-722-9200 

www.shopatgood.com 

This wee shop on Beacon Hill is full of little 

luxuries that make great gifts. You’ll fi nd John 

Derian decoupage items, cool jewelry and 

vintage photogravure (prints made using 

photographically etched plates). 

KITCHENARTS 

215 Newbury St • 617-266-8701 

www.kitchenarts.biz 

Attention, “Iron Chef” wannabes: This shop 

stocks a dizzying array of unusual kitchen 

doodads (like onion goggles, a bean frencher 

and a mango pitter, for instance) in addition to 

more recognizable goods and gadgets. 

THE SOWA OPEN MARKET 

540 Harrison Ave • 800-403-8305 

www.southendopenmarket.com 

Boston’s only weekly outdoor artisan’s 

market offers a lively mix of vintage clothing 

sellers, cheese makers and antiques dealers 

displaying their wares on tables beneath 

white tents. Open Sundays from 10am to 4pm 

through Oct. 25. 

GO SEE 

BOSTON BOOK FESTIVAL 

Copley Square • 617-252-3240 

www.bostonbookfest.org 

An all-star cast of authors and agents will be 

in town for this festival, where they’ll host 

writing workshops and critique unpublished 

work during “American Writer Idol.” Confi rmed 

authors include Anita Diamant and Tom Perrotta. 

Oct. 24. 

HARVARD MUSEUM OF 

NATURAL HISTORY 

26 Oxford St, Cambridge • 617-495-3045 

www.hmnh.harvard.edu 

This natural history center is actually three 

museums in one. Gaze at meteorites and giant 

gems at the Mineralogical and Geological 

Museum, skeletons and fossils at the Museum 

of Comparative Zoology and more than 3,000 

glass models of plants at the Harvard University 

Herbaria. 

HEAD OF THE CHARLES REGATTA 

Charles River • 617-868-6200 

www.hocr.org 

Around 8,000 athletes compete in the world’s 

largest regatta. Cheer on your favorite crew 

from the riverbank and soak in the lively scene 

at The Reunion Village. Oct. 17-18. 


GO EAT 

LA VERDAD 

1 Landsdowne St • 617-421-9595 

Patio dining days are fading fast, so get here 

pronto to sample Ken Oringer’s take on Mexican 

street food. Dig into spicy burritos, chile relleno 

torta or whole platters of mini tacos. $$ 

MAX & DYLANS KITCHEN • BAR 

15 West St • 617-423-3600 

www.maxanddylans.com 

This brick-walled bi-level eatery does 

American with a twist. Try waffl e fries with 

pickled jalapeños and Kobe beef, ranch 

chicken or barbecue pork sliders. $$ 

STELLA 

1525 Washington St • 617-247-7747 

www.bostonstella.com 

White walls and oversized windows make the 

perfect canvas for Chef Evan Deluty’s neo- 

Italian peasant fare. Try the crudo misto (raw 

tuna and salmon with limoncello vinaigrette) 

and the delicious house-made gnocchi. $$$$ 

GO PARTY 

THE BELL IN HAND TAVERN 

45-55 Union St • 617-227-2098 

www.bellinhand.com 

The oldest continuously operating bar in the 

country is far from old school. With fi ve bars 

on two fl oors, it’s a lively scene for the afterwork 

set. 

21ST AMENDMENT 

150 Bowdoin St • 617-227-7100 

This neighborhood hangout has great postmeeting 

sliders (with caramelized onions and 

Russian dressing) and a specialty cocktail list. 

Order an Angry Arnold Palmer, with Firefl y 

Sweet Tea vodka and lemonade. 


SALEM, MA 

14 miles northeast of Boston • 877-725-3662 

www.salem.org 

Wish you could be in Salem for Halloween but 

can’t stay until the 31st? Not to worry: This 

bewitching city celebrates the holiday with 

“Haunted Happenings” all month long. The fun 

starts with a grand parade on Oct. 1 and ends 

with the Hawthorne Hotel’s annual costume 

ball on Oct. 31. 

FUN FACT! 

The Bell in Hand Tavern, which opened in 1795, 

has served Daniel Webster and Paul Revere. 

LAND, FIRST CLASS. 

417-239-1900 

www.keetercenter.edu 

ONLY TWO QUICK MILES SOUTH OF BRANSON. 

Branson 

MISSOURI 

— Carol S. Harris 

GO SHOP 

QUILTS & QUILTS COUNTRY STORE 

1137 W Hwy 76 • 417-334-3243 

www.quiltsandquilts.com 

This haven for quilting enthusiasts carries 9,000 

bolts of material, around 2,000 patterns and 

more than 900 book titles. Handmade American 

and imported quilts are also available. 

GO SEE 

PAYNE STEWART GOLF CLUB 

100 N Payne Stewart Dr • 417-337-2963 

www.paynestewartgolfclub.com 

This brand-new 18-hole championship course 

pays tribute to Missouri native Payne Stewart. 

Each hole is built around a story of the golf 

legend’s life and career. 

GO EAT 

BLEU OLIVE MEDITERRANEAN 

GRILLE & BAR 

204 N Commercial St • 417-332-2538 

www.bleuolive.com 

Menu highlights at this affordably priced 

contemporary Mediterranean grill include 

baby octopus tempura and slow-roasted lamb 

shank with tomato-mint burgundy sauce. Top 

off your meal with a glass of Greek wine. $$ 

GO PARTY 

BUCKINGHAM’S RESTAURANT & OASIS 

At the Clarion Hotel 

2820 W Hwy 76 • 417-337-7777 

www.clarionhotelbranson.com 

This safari-themed lounge is a soothing 

sanctuary just steps from the busy Branson 

strip. Choose something off the martini 

menu or stop by during happy hour (noon to 

4:30pm) for a margarita. 


THE WAR EAGLE FAIR 

75 miles southwest of Branson, Hindsville, AR 

479-789-5398 

www.wareaglefair.com 

When the Ozarks foliage is at its most brilliant, 

200,000 people roll into rural Hindsville for 

this arts-and-crafts extravaganza. Vendors will 

sell handmade wares, from stained glass to 

watercolors. Oct. 15-18. 

FUN FACT! 

The rare Ozark Hellbender, a large, solely 

aquatic salamander, is found only in clear 

streams in the Ozarks. 

H I S T O R I C L O D G I NG AND 

F I N E D I N I N G

Buff alo/Niagara 

NEW YORK 

— Jana Eisenberg 

GO SHOP 

TALKING LEAVES …BOOKS 

951 Elmwood Ave • 716-884-9524 

www.tleavesbooks.com 

The Elmwood Village location of Buffalo’s 

oldest independent bookstore has an 

adjoining café, so bookworms can browse 

the selection (including an in-depth Buffalo 

section) while they sip a latte or cappuccino. 

GO SEE 

THE GREAT PUMPKIN FARM 

11199 Main St, Clarence • 716-759-8483 

www.greatpumpkinfarm.com 

Pick a peck of pumpkins at the month-long 

fall festival at this farm. Then, take a stab at 

Olympic glory in The Pumpkin Farm Olympics, 

which include gourd-themed track-and-fi eld 

events like a pumpkin shot put. 

GO EAT 

HAYES FISH 

8900 Main St, Clarence • 716-632-1772 

www.hayesseafoodhouse.com 

This casual spot, located near the airport, 

serves the freshest seafood around. Famed for 

its lobster rolls, the restaurant is also known 

for its fi sh-fry—and anything broiled is great, 

too. $$ 

GO PARTY 

SPORTSMEN’S TAVERN 

326 Amherst St • 716-874-7734 

www.sportsmenstavern.com 

At the self-proclaimed “honkiest, tonkiest beer 

joint in town,” you can get cheap drinks, great 

fries and classic country music, often for no 

cover charge. Most Fridays the house band 

Stone Country performs during happy hour. 


GENEVA, NY 

111 miles east of Buffalo • 315-789-1776 

www.genevany.com 

Part of the gorgeous Finger Lakes region on 

the northern edge of Seneca Lake, this scenic 

getaway is great for fall. Wineries in the area 

offer abundant tours, and there are plenty of 

opportunities for outdoor adventures in the 

surrounding countryside. 

FUN FACT! 

General Mills has produced Cheerios in Buffalo 

since the 1940s. You can frequently smell 

them on the breeze. 

Cancun 

MEXICO 

— Israel Urbina 

GO SHOP 

PLAZA CARACOL SHOPPING CENTER 

Blvd Kukulcan KM 8.5 • +52 998-883-0905 

www.caracolplaza.com 

This recently renovated mall has been a top 

shopping destination for a long time, but 

recently has added luxury jewelers, designer 

boutiques and fancy restaurants. 

GO SEE 

MIILUMA SPA 

At Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun 

Blvd Kukulcan Km 16.5 • +52 998-881-4200 

www.miiluma.com 

The treatments at this decadent spa, like the 

honey and gold wrap, incorporate elements 

of ancient Mayan culture. Splurge on the 

80-minute massage with avocado oil, which 

incorporates techniques from lomi-lomi, 

refl exology, shiatsu and Swedish traditions. 

GO EAT 

ELEFANTA INDIAN CUISINE 

Blvd Kukulcan KM 12.5 • +52 998-176-8070 

Cancun is not normally known for Indian food, 

but this exotic new restaurant is garnering 

rave reviews from locals and tourists alike. 

Start with an appetizer of naan and lentils and 

make sure to ask for yogurt sauce to cool the 

fi re of your entrée. $$$$ 

GO PARTY 

COCO BONGO SHOW & DISCO 

Blvd Kukulcan KM 9 • +52 998-883-0483 

www.cocobongo.com.mx 

CNN called this party “the planet’s ultimate 

nightclub.” Great music and acrobatic 

performances pack crowds in every night. 


CONTOY ISLAND 

31 miles north of Cancun 

+52 998-884-1598 

www.kolumbustours.com 

Few visitors know about this serene, 

uninhabited island just outside bustling 

Cancun. Kolumbus Tours offers an excursion to 

the island’s National Park and Bird Sanctuary 

that includes a fresh fi sh barbecue and an 

open bar. 

FUN FACT! 

The habanero chili, one of the spiciest peppers 

in the world, is believed to have originated in 

the Yucatán. 

Charleston 

SOUTH CAROLINA 

— Jason Zwiker 

GO SHOP 

COPPER PENNY 

311 King St • 843-723-2999 

www.shopcopperpenny.com 

This sophisticated boutique is just the place 

for ladies to fi nd the perfect handbag or sunglasses 

for a fall weekend in the South. Look 

for shoes by Sam Edelman and Michael Kors. 

GO SEE 

CHARLESTON BALLET THEATRE 

477 King St • 843-723-7334 

www.charlestonballet.com 

This world-class ballet company is “Alive 

& Kicking” for its aptly named 2009-2010 

season. Visit to see the world premiere of The 

Decadent Divas (Oct. 2-4, 9, 10) or an encore 

dance interpretation of The Rocky Horror Picture 

Show (weekends between Oct. 23-31). 

GO EAT 

BASIL THAI RESTAURANT 

460 King St • 843-724-3490 

www.basilthairestaurant.com 

Try not to drool as you watch Chef Suntorn and 

staff prepare traditional dishes in the glasswalled, 

fi shbowl-style kitchen at this hotspot. 

Pad Thai, spring rolls and three-fl avored fi sh 

will sate your appetite. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

POE’S TAVERN 

2210 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island 

843-883-0083 

www.poestavern.com 

This beach tavern is inspired by Edgar Allan 

Poe, who served at Fort Moultrie on Sullivan’s 

Island. Pick from a themed list of exceptional 

burgers, including the Pit and Pendulum (applewood 

bacon and cheddar) and the Starving 

Artist (a bunless burger with cheese and slaw). 


DARLINGTON 

138 miles north of Charleston 

www.visitdarlingtoncounty.org 

There are lots of outdoor sights to see here, 

including the Great Pee Dee Heritage Preserve, 

but NASCAR fans will be drawn to the Darlington 

Raceway, where the Southern 500 is held. 

FUN FACT! 

Charleston’s King Street was named one of the 

top 10 shopping districts in the US by Forbes 

Traveler in 2008. 


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Charleston 

WEST VIRGINIA 

GO SHOP 

THE PURPLE MOON 

906 Quarrier St • 304-345-0123 

www.thepurplemoon.com 

If you’re in the market for 20th-century 

treasures, then pick up a piece at this gallery, 

which specializes in Mid-Century Modern and 

atomic-era furnishings, art and glassware. 

GO SEE 

WEST VIRGINIA BOOK FESTIVAL 

At Charleston Civic Center • 304-343-4646 

www.wvbookfestival.org 

Literature lovers of all kinds will enjoy this 

free event, which includes presentations by 

Appalachian authors, talks on graphic novels 

and novellas, a special children’s section and a 

huge used-book sale. Oct. 10-11. 

GO EAT 

BLOSSOM DELI 

904 Quarrier St • 304-345-2233 

www.blossomdeli.com 

Dine in authentic Art Deco surroundings at this 

Charleston landmark, a 1950s soda fountain 

that is now two eateries in one: a classic deli 

for lunch and an elegant, fi ne-dining dinner 

venue. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

THE VAULT 

229 Hale St • 304-346-1010 

www.thevaultwv.com 

This upscale nightspot features a wide 

selection of premium liquors, beers and 

wines; DJ dance music; and a VIP room located 

inside a vault, where the previous occupant, a 

diamond wholesaler, stored gems. 


BLACKWATER FALLS STATE PARK 

175 miles northeast of Charleston 

www.blackwaterfalls.com 

Truly one of West Virginia’s natural wonders, 

this park offers breathtaking views of 

Blackwater Canyon and dramatic Blackwater 

Falls. The spectacular fall foliage colors 

generally peak here in late September, so 

now is the best time to enjoy the area’s hiking 

trails, picnic shelters and cabins. 

FUN FACT! 

The longest city block in the world is the 

1500 block of Virginia Street in downtown 

Charleston. It’s 2,112 feet long. 


Charlotte 


— Sheila McEntee — John Bordsen 

GO SHOP 

CHOCOLATE SOUP 

4732 Sharon Rd • 704-556-0889 

This store, located in the upscale shopping 

area around SouthPark mall, has a wide array 

of stylish clothes for kids—and is famous for 

its half-price sales. 

PURA VIDA WORLDLY ART 

1521 Central Ave • 704-335-8587 

www.puravidaart.com 

You’ll fi nd eclectic dinnerware, pottery and 

textiles from Latin America, the US, Africa 

and Asia at this global bazaar. In the back of 

the shop is the Gypsy Lounge, an espresso 

bar that has free Wi-Fi and occasional 

evening performances. 

SLEEPY POET ANTIQUE MALL 

4450 South Blvd • 704-529-6369 

www.sleepypoetstuff.com 

This 55,000-square-foot antique mall carries 

fi ne art, kitschy collectables, books, estate 

jewelry and vintage clothing. It says open late 

(until 8pm) on Fridays and Saturdays, and 

there’s an on-site coffee shop for those who 

need a caffeine fi x. 

GO SEE 

AMAZING MAIZE MAZE 

At Rural Hill Farm 

4431 Neck Rd, Huntersville • 704-875-3113 

www.ruralhillfarm.org 

This is not your typical autumn-only corn 

maze operation: Rural Hill is a 265-acre, 

county park-funded site with gardens and 

historic farm buildings. Admission includes the 

maze and visits to the rest of the site. Through 

Nov. 1. 

CHARLOTTE OKTOBERFEST 

BEER FESTIVAL 

At the Metrolina Expo 

7100 Statesville Rd • 704-596-4650 

www.charlotteoktoberfest.com 

This festival is a beer enthusiast’s delight: 

It features international beers, US classics 

and independent Carolina brews. Designated 

drivers can visit and snack for a reduced ticket 

price. Oct. 10. 

SCAROWINDS’ HALLOWEEN HAUNT 

Ave of the Carolinas • 800-888-4386 

www.carowinds.com 

Carowinds theme parks gets dressed up for 

Halloween this month. In addition to haunted 

mazes, there will be aliens, zombies, people 

with chainsaws and even scary clowns. 

Weekends through Oct. 31. 

GO EAT 

BILL SPOON’S BARBECUE 

5524 South Blvd • 704-525-8865 

Even in a region crazy for smoked, chopped 

pork shoulder, this long-esteemed eatery is 

highly regarded for its devotion to Eastern 

Carolina (vinegar-based) barbecue. Get your 

lunch special with mustard slaw and beans. $ 

NEW ZEALAND CAFÉ 

1717 Sardis Rd N • 704-708-9888 

www.nzcafe.com 

The menu at this small, relaxed spot in east 

Charlotte proffers healthful Asian and Anzac 

faves (like crispy New Zealand scallops and 

the Charlotte Roll, with spicy tuna, avocado 

and smelt roe) at low prices. $ 

88 CHINA BISTRO 

1620 E Fourth St • 704-335-0288 

A husband-and-wife team opened this 

Elizabeth neighborhood spot four years ago 

and quickly gained a solid reputation for 

its delicate local cuisine. Ask for the secret 

Chinese menu, which has unusual dishes like 

cabbage-wrapped chicken. $$ 

GO PARTY 

THE FILLMORE CHARLOTTE 

1000 Seaboard St • 704-549-5555 

www.ncmusicfactory.com 

This recently opened music hall recreates the 

look of the famed venue in San Francisco. Acts 

range from regional favorites like Down with 

the Melvins (Sept. 5) to nationally recognized 

bands like The Black Crowes (Sept. 30). 

PETRA’S PIANO BAR & CABARET 

1919 Commonwealth Ave • 704-332-6608 

This small nightspot in easy-going Plaza Midwood 

offers entertainment almost every night. 

Visit on Tuesday for trivia, or on weekends for 

piano singalongs. 


CARL SANDBURG HOME 

102 miles west of Charlotte 

www.nps.gov/carl 

At the Flat Rock home of Pulitzer Prizewinning 

author Carl Sandburg, you can take a 

guided tour of the living area, visit the on-site 

Connemara goat dairy or go hiking on trails. 

FUN FACT! 

The Dairy Queen at 2732 Wilkinson Blvd is 

thought to be the last DQ anywhere with the 

chain’s old “Eskimo Girl” sign. 

www.ec.edu

Chicago 

ILLINOIS 

— Rod O’Connor 

GO SHOP 

THE BOOK CELLAR 

4736 N Lincoln Ave • 773-293-2665 

www.bookcellarinc.com 

This independent bookstore serves wine, 

beer and strong coffee alongside a lovingly 

assembled collection of books. The stock 

includes titles by indie and local authors. 

P+L BOUTIQUE 

2956 N Clark St • 773-248-3758 

www.pandlchicago.com 

Because it’s so unpretentious, some loyal 

North Side shoppers call this an “antiboutique.” 

Visit for chic yet accessible clothing 

for both men and women. 

POUR VOUS 

1750 W Division St • 773-698-6024 

Soothing bath salts, homemade soaps and 

sweet-smelling lotions—plus fancy but 

affordable pajamas—make this a one-stop 

shop for any and all relaxation needs. 

THREAD LOUNGE 

918 W Armitage Ave • 773-281-0011 

www.threadlounge.com 

Started by a company that specializes in trunk 

shows, this relatively new ladies’ boutique 

offers fashionable hats, handbags and 

sweaters at sample-sale prices. 

GO SEE 

THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO 

MODERN WING 

111 S Michigan Ave • 312-443-3600 

www.artic.edu 

With glass walls and a “fl ying carpet” roof, 

this new addition to the renowned Art Institute 

provides the perfect home for new galleries 

focused on architecture and modern art. 

CHICAGO RIVER CANOE & KAYAK 

3400 N Rockwell • 773-704-2663 

www.chicagoriverpaddle.com 

Explore the Chicago River’s surprisingly 

diverse local wildlife by booking a day trip 

with these outfi tters. Trips take paddlers 

past herons and turtles sharing space with 

towering skyscrapers. 

GOEBBERT’S PUMPKIN PATCH 

Rt 47 and Reinking Rd, Hampshire 

847-464-5952 

www.pumpkinfarms.com 

This time of year, this pumpkin farm is more 

than a mere gourd garden. It features a haunted 

mine, craft barn, pig races and even a 20 foottall, 

pumpkin-eating animatronic dinosaur. 

HAUNTED SANITARIUM 

2401 N Lake Shore Dr • 312-742-7994 

www.chicagoparkdistrict.com 

This lakefront theater building once actually 

served as an open-air sick ward—bringing an 

eerie authenticity to its annual transformation 

into a spooky haunted house. 

WORLD KITCHEN 

66 E Randolph St • 312-742-8497 

www.chicagoworldkitchen.org 

Like a cross between a cooking class and a 

history lesson, this culinary technique class 

focuses on ethnic dishes that have infl uenced 

the Chicago dining scene. Call to register in 

advance. Through Dec. 5. 

GO EAT 

CHICAGO BRAUHAUS 

4732 N Lincoln Ave • 773-784-4444 

www.chicagobrauhaus.com 

Every day is Oktoberfest at this Lincoln Square 

institution. Come for the huge steins of beer 

and the oompah band, and stay for the tasty 

veal schnitzel. $$ 

GAUDI COFFEE & GRILL 

624 N Ashland Ave • 312-733-9528 

www.gaudicoffeegrill.com 

This cute storefront eatery is operated by 

two sisters who serve up satisfying Mexican 

breakfasts (try the huevos rancheros) and 

everything from classic Spanish tapas to pasta 

dishes for lunch and dinner. $$ 

FRANCESCA’S ON TAYLOR 

1400 W Taylor St • 312-829-2828 

www.miafrancesca.com 

This handsome wood-paneled dining 

room feels like a speakeasy—the perfect 

atmosphere for diving into a big bowl of pasta 

with mussels and clams or a half roasted 

chicken. $$$ 

AJASTEAK 

At Dana Hotel and Spa 

660 N State St • 312-202-6050 

www.ajasteak.com 

Housed in an über-trendy hotel, this Japanese 

steakhouse delivers fresh sushi and Kobe beef. 

Also try great lunch sandwiches like a Wagyu 

burger with shallot marmalade. $$$$ 

TRU 

686 N St. Clair St • 312-202-0001 

www.trurestaurant.com 

Longtime chef/partners Rick Tramonto and 

Gale Gand present four-star dining that’s 

bold and creative, but not pretentious. 

Mediterranean-focused prix-fi xe menus 

feature dishes like Thai butternut soup and 

suckling pig. $$$$$ 

GO PARTY 

LASALLE POWER CO. 

500 N LaSalle St • 312-661-1122 

www.lasallepowerco.com 

Equal parts rock club and happy hour 

destination, this tri-level bar lets you shoot 

pool, grab some retro-diner grub and catch an 

indie rock show. Visit from 4-8pm for $2 sliders 

to go with your beverage of choice. 

LOTTIE’S 

1925 W Cortland St • 773-489-0738 

www.lottiespub.com 

Legend has it this Bucktown corner tap was 

once a gambling hotspot for 1930s mob types. 

Today, it’s the perfect homey neighborhood 

bar for whiling away an afternoon watching 

college football. 

TILTED KILT PUB & EATERY 

17 N Wabash Ave • 312-269-5580 

www.tiltedkilt.com 

This playful spot has a distinctly Celtic 

bent, with short-kilted waitresses serving 

kitschy-sounding drinks like the Caribbean 

Kilt (rum with pineapple, orange and 

cranberry juices) and the Irish Itch (whiskey 

with melon liqueur). 

SIMONE’S 

960 W 18th St • 312-666-8601 

www.simonesbar.com 

The design of this chill hangout offers plenty 

of eye candy—its brick walls are covered with 

found art and the main bar is a repurposed 

bowling lane—but the real draws are the 

handcrafted cocktails, like Peter’s Pickled 

Pepper, with Rekya vodka and jalepeño-thymeinfused 

pickle brine. 


SHEBOYGAN, WI 

150 miles north of Chicago 

www.sheboygan.org 

The “freshwater surfi ng capital of the world” 

is just a three-hour drive from Chicago. Rent 

a board from Expedition Outdoor Supply if 

the weather is right, or get your aquatic fi x 

artifi cially at the massive Blue Harbor Resort 

and Conference Center’s indoor waterpark. 

FUN FACT! 

Voted #1 By Citysearch.com Readers 

 

The fi rst self-sustaining nuclear chain 

reaction took place at the University of 

Chicago in 1942. 

NO COVER 

 

16 W. Ontario St. 312-640-1000 


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Columbus 

OHIO 

— Betsa Marsh 

GO SHOP 

KENY GALLERIES 

300 E Beck St • 614-464-1228 

www.kenygalleries.com 

James and Timothy Keny collect master 

watercolors from Homer to Hopper, as well 

as historic local and folk art. The works are 

showcased in an old German Village house. 

GO SEE 

ALL HALLOW’S EVE 

At Ohio Historical Center and Ohio Village 

1982 Velma Ave • 614-297-2300 

www.ohiohistory.org 

Celebrate Halloween 19th-century style, with 

fortune-telling, story time and a Museum of 

Oddities. At night, everyone huddles around 

the bonfi re to listen to Washington Irving’s The 

Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Oct. 17 and 24. 

GO EAT 

COLUMBUS BREWING 

COMPANY RESTAURANT 

525 Short St • 614-464-2739 

www.columbusbrewingco.com 

At this historic brewpub, sample handmade 

beers or pair them with delicious dishes. For 

best results, try the Cuban-roasted chicken with 

the Pale Ale or the wood-fi red vegetable plate 

with the Apricot Ale. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

VONN BLUES 

2151 W Dublin-Granville Rd, Worthington 

614-888-6133 

www.vonnjazz.com 

Roses in champagne fl utes and candles on 

tables make this a romantic spot for listening 

to live jazz over Spiced Peartinis and tapas. 


CIRCLEVILLE PUMPKIN SHOW 

30 miles south of Columbus 

Downtown Circleville • 740-474-7000 

www.pumpkinshow.com 

Visit this grand gourd gala for seven parades, 

pumpkin-fl avored snacks and a biggest pumpkin 

contest. The 2008 champion weighed in at 

1,375.5 pounds. Oct. 21-24. 

FUN FACT! 

Chef Hartmut Handke of local eatery Handke’s 

Cuisine has won more gold medals in national 

and international culinary competitions than 

any other chef in the US. 


Dallas/Ft. Worth 

TEXAS 

— Amy Anderson 

GO SHOP 

CABANA 

4711 W Lovers Ln, Dallas • 214-674-9928 

Celebrate the warm Texas autumn in a beachy 

cotton tunic or beaded jewelry from this little 

bungalow-style shop. The store offers fashions 

from Paul & Joe and Hunter Dixon, as well. 

CORK 

3636 McKinney Ave, Dallas • 214-780-0373 

www.corkwines.com 

Looking for the perfect bottle to bring your 

host? You can’t do much better than this store, 

which offers more than 700 wines from around 

the world, many of them rare or hard-to-fi nd. 

DOMAIN XCIV 

3214 Camp Bowie Blvd, Ft. Worth 

817-336-1994 

www.domainxciv.com 

This home store has grown from a boutique 

into a powerhouse offering European antiques, 

French and Italian pottery and luxury linens. 

SERENDIPITY AT HOME 

410 W Southlake Blvd, Southlake 

817-912-1242 

Wander through this 2000-square-foot 

boutique and you’ll fi nd silk draperies, upscale 

furnishings and elegant home accessories (like 

Aiden Gray’s wire collection of vases and urns). 

GO SEE 

STATE FAIR OF TEXAS 

3921 Martin Luther King Dr, Dallas 

214-565-9931 

www.bigtex.com 

Eat a “corny” dog and say howdy to Big Tex, 

then check out livestock events, a fall garden exhibition 

and a massive midway. Through Oct. 18. 

DISNEY’S MARY POPPINS 

At Music Hall at Fair Park 

909 First Ave, Dallas • 214-565-1116 

www.dallassummermusicals.org 

After a day of fun at the State Fair of Texas, 

head indoors for this 2007 Tony Awardwinning 

Broadway production of the beloved 

family musical. Through Oct. 18. 

HANGMAN’S HOUSE OF HORRORS 

2300 West Fwy, Ft. Worth • 817-336-4264 

www.hangmans.com 

Ranging from family-friendly frights to 

seriously scary sights, the thrills at Hangman’s 

include a haunted house, live music, midway 

rides and a “House of Horrors.” What’s not 

so scary? The $20 price of admission benefi ts 

local charities. 

FORT WORTH NATURE 

CENTER AND REFUGE 

9601 Fossil Ridge Rd, Ft. Worth • 817-237-7410 

www.fwnaturecenter.org 

This nature center sits on more than 3,600 

acres of forests, prairies and wetlands set 

aside for local species. Explore them on 20 

miles of hiking trails. 

DALLAS INTERNATIONAL ART, 

ANTIQUE & JEWELRY SHOW 

At Dallas Convention Center 

650 S Griffi n St • 561-822-5440 

www.dallasfallshow.com/default.asp 

At this inaugural show and sale, 100 

international exhibitors will showcase 

antiques of all sorts including political 

memorabilia and armor. Nov. 5-9. 

GO EAT 

THE PEARL CUP ESPRESSO BAR 

1900 N Henderson, Dallas • 214-240-0667 

www.thepearlcup.com 

Along with an excellent cup of joe, this java 

joint serves tasty bites like raspberry cookies 

and panini. Spend some time perusing local 

artwork while you’re there. $ 

BISTRO LOUISE 

2900 S Hulen St, Ft. Worth • 817-922-9244 

www.bistrolouise.com 

Adding modern fl air to Mediterranean fare, 

this sunny bistro offers bold, healthy entrées, 

boxed lunches, whole desserts and even 

handcrafted Alsatian cookware. $$$ 

FERRE RISTORANTE E BAR 

215 E 4th St, Ft. Worth • 817-332-0033 

www.ferredallas.com 

For a fantastic Tuscan dinner before a show 

at nearby Bass Performance Hall, try Ferre’s 

balsamic vinegar-marinated pork tenderloin 

with polenta and rosemary demi-glaze. $$$ 

LUMI EMPANADA & 

DUMPLING KITCHEN 


www.lumikitchen.com 

Yes, that’s right, Latin empanadas and Asian 

dumplings are on the same menu at this 

paragon of pockets. Pick your favorite or 

let the groovy cottage digs inspire you to 

try creative eats like ahi tuna nachos with a 

jalapeño and pineapple margarita. $$$ 

AURORA 

4216 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas • 214-528-9400 

www.auroradallas.com 

French-infl uenced New American cuisine 

is presented on fi ne china at this AAA Four

Diamond Award-winner. The $175 tasting 

menu often includes such delicacies as 

Caspian osetra caviar on chibouste of Yukon 

gold potato with green apple sorbet. $$$$$ 

GO PARTY 

THE GINGER MAN 

3716 Camp Bowie Blvd, Ft. Worth 

817-886-2327 

www.ftworth.gingermanpub.com 

Like at its much-beloved Dallas location, the 

Ft. Worth version of this brew house offers 

more than 100 bottled beers and dozens on 

tap, plus darts, trivia and food. Texas drafts 

are just $3 on Monday nights. 

LIARS DEN AND MADISON 

AVENUE LOUNGE 


He wants to watch the game and she wants a 

glass of champagne on the patio? That’s just 

fi ne at this new Uptown hotspot that is two 

lounges in one: an all-American sports bar 

downstairs and an upscale wine bar with a 

terrifi c view upstairs. 

PEARL AT COMMERCE 

2038 Commerce St, Dallas • 214-655-8824 

www.pearlatcommerce.com 

For cool blues and hot drink specials, stop 

by this jazz club, which hosts live local and 

national blues acts like Watermelon Slim and 

the Workers, Freddie Jones, and Miss Marcy 

and her Texas Sugar Daddies six days a week. 

TIMES TEN CELLARS 

6324 Prospect Ave, Dallas• 214-824-9463 

www.timestencellars.com 

Located in tree-lined Lakewood, Times Ten 

hosts Wine Down Wednesdays with live music 

and hand-crafted vintages. The tasting room 

offers a dazzling array of reds, whites and 

rosés every day of the week. 


FIRST MONDAY TRADE DAYS 

60 miles east of Dallas • 800 Flea Market Rd, 

Canton, TX • 903-567-6556 

www.fi rstmondaycanton.com 

This open-air bazaar and indoor antiques and 

collectibles market is open the entire weekend 

before the fi rst Monday of every month. Up to 

3,000 vendors cater to 300,000 visitors with 

food, furniture and crafts. Oct. 1-4. 

FUN FACT! 

The “Texas Star” at the State Fair of Texas is 

the tallest Ferris wheel in North America. 

World’s fi rst digital 

noise canceling 

headphones. 

Dayton 

OHIO 

GO SHOP 

THE MULBERRY TREE 

2600 Far Hills Ave • 937-299-8733 

www.themulberrytreestationery.com 

This stationery shop is the perfect place to 

stock up on attractive greeting cards, notecards 

and envelopes. The colorful invitations 

are great if you’re planning an event. 

GO SEE 

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE 

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 

At Wright-Patterson Air Force Base 

1100 Spaatz St •937-255-3286 

www.nationalmuseum.af.mil 

A top-draw for aviation and history buffs, this 

museum features more than 400 aerospace 

vehicles and an IMAX theatre. Be sure to check 

out the Presidential Gallery, which houses the 

jets that served as Air Force One for Truman, 

Eisenhower, Kennedy and Roosevelt (Franklin). 

GO EAT 

C’EST TOUT A BISTRO 

2600 Far Hills Ave • 937-298-0022 

www.cesttoutbistro.com 

This elegant French bistro offers delectable 

sandwiches, pastas, meats and seafood. The 

French onion shallot soup is perfect for lunch, 

while for dinner, you can’t go wrong with a 

New York strip steak with fries. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

PEACH’S GRILL 

104 Xenia Ave, Yellow Springs • 937-767-4850 

www.peachsgrill.com 

Music rules the roost at this cool, eclectic 

venue. Whether you’re a fan of indie rock, 

blues, folk or reggae, you can fi nd it here. 


SHAKER VILLAGE OF PLEASANT HILL, KY 

159 miles southwest of Dayton 

www.shakervillageky.org 

This preserved Shaker community in the 

rolling hills of Kentucky’s bluegrass region 

makes for a perfect fall day trip. Visit the living 

history museum, hike on 20 different trails 

and enjoy a simple meal in the Trustees’ Offi ce 

Dining Room. 

FUN FACT! 

Dayton was named after Jonathan Dayton, 

a soldier in the Revolutionary War and the 

youngest signer of the US Constitution. 

Denver 

COLORADO 

— Russell Florence, Jr. — Lori Midson 

GO SHOP 

ALL THINGS RENEWABLE 

8246 Northfi eld Blvd • 303-307-1317 

www.allthingsrenewable.com 

If you want to reduce your carbon footprint, 

scour the shelves of this inspiring boutique 

that peddles eco-friendly wares like hemp 

wallets, bamboo clothing and jewelry 

designed from old vinyl. 

ELEMENT 

1426 Larimer Square • 303-825-3770 

www.element-home.citymax.com 

Contemporary home furnishings that range 

from black and basic to apple red and avantgarde 

stock the showroom of this urbanized 

emporium that sells beds, boardroom pieces, 

trunks and tables. 

FLOSSY MCGREW’S 

1824 S Broadway • 303-778-0853 

An extraordinary selection of costumes, wigs, 

jewelry, hats and fancy footwear make this 

unabashedly eccentric South Broadway icon 

a haven for Halloween howlers. But no matter 

when you go, it’s nearly impossible to walk out 

without buying something. 

GO SEE 

BUFFALO BILL MUSEUM AND GRAVE 

987 Lookout Mountain, Golden 

303-526-0744 

www.buffalobill.org 

At his request, the unassailable Wild West 

cowboy William F. Cody (also known as Buffalo 

Bill) was buried within view of the Rocky 

Mountains. Visit the peaceful site, which now 

hosts a museum dedicated to his adventures. 

DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS 

AT CHATFIELD 

8500 Deer Creek Canyon Rd, Littleton 

303-973-3705 

www.botanicgardens.org 

At this lovely and lively nature preserve 

surrounded by sweeping grasslands, visitors 

can hike, bike, picnic, bird watch, explore 

a 19th-century one-room schoolhouse or 

farmstead, and get lost in fall corn mazes. 

INDIGENOUS FILM AND ARTS FESTIVAL 

Multiple venues • 303-744-9686 

www.iiirm.org 

The art fi lms at this culturally inspired festival 

are a far cry from Hollywood blockbusters, 

which is part of what makes them so cool. 

View works by Native American, Canadian First 

Nation, Native Alaskan and Native Hawaiian 

fi lmmakers. Oct. 13-18. 


To order or learn more, go to sony.com/headphones or call 866-605-7669. 


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COLORADO 

GO EAT 

PHO 95 

1002 S Federal Blvd • 303-936-3322 

For unforgettable pho, head straight to this 

local fave that never stops bustling. Enormous 

bowls of Vietnamese soup are served with an 

accessories plate stacked sky-high with limes, 

bean sprouts and jalepeños. $ 

OLIVEA 

719 E 17th Ave • 303-861-5050 

www.olivearestaurant.com 

Charcuterie buffs clamor for space in this 

fantastic food temple. The duck liver mousse, 

lamb sausage, smoked duck breast, boudin 

blanc and prosciutto are worth making a 

pilgrimage for. $$$ 

TAG 

1441 Larimer St • 303-996-9985 

www.tag-restaurant.com 

Chef and owner Troy Guard calls his cooking 

“continental social food,” which translates 

into playful dishes like French onion soup 

dumplings, taco sushi and torched tuna. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

CAVEAU WINE BAR 

450 E 17th Ave • 303-861-3747 

www.caveauwinebar.com 

Warmly lit and intimate, this Uptown wine 

bar boasts one of the best happy hours in the 

city, with half-priced wines and discounted 

starters, including an excellent cheese plate. 

ROMOLO’S 

2400 W 32nd Ave • 303-477-0395 

www.zioromolos.com 

This may be the only watering hole in the 

country where you can do a “pizza shot” (with 

house-infused vodka), which tastes exactly 

like you would expect. Pair it with a can of 

PBR and cool tunes from the Grateful Dead 

cover band. 


GEORGETOWN 

48 miles west of Denver 

www.georgetowncolorado.com 

This cozy mountain town is especially 

memorable in autumn, when the aspen trees 

glow gold and amber and the sherbet-colored 

shops buzz with locals on weekend getaways. 

FUN FACT! 

The Denver Broncos have appeared in the 

Super Bowl eight times. 

Detroit 

MICHIGAN 

If you’re looking at this 

banner so are your clients 

To advertise in call our 

sales team at 888-864-1732 


— Ellen Piligian 

GO SHOP 

THE LOCAL 1253: DETROIT 

At the Downtown Welcome Center 

1253 Woodward Ave • 313-268-6562 

If you’re looking for goods made in the area, 

this retail boutique has it all. You’ll have your 

pick of locally designed and handmade crafts, 

including home décor items, candles, soaps, 

handbags and Detroit-themed T-shirts. 

RISE 

525 S Washington Ave, Royal Oak 

248-548-8888 

Head to this trendy boutique for the latest 

styles you won’t fi nd at department stores. 

You’ll be the only one wearing the fun costume 

jewelry, some of which appeared in the movie 

Semi-Pro. 

TODD’S ROOM 

239 Pierce St, Birmingham • 248-594-0003 

www.toddsroombirmingham.com 

This beauty nirvana sells products like Bond 

No. 9 fragrances, Paula Dorf Lipsicles and 

B. Kamins Chemist creams. Shop or just get 

pampered with an eyebrow-shaping lesson 

or makeover. 

GO SEE 

THE HEIDELBERG PROJECT 

3600 Block of Heidelberg St • 313-267-1622 

www.heidelberg.org 

This outdoor community art project features 

polka-dot-painted houses, found objects and 

recycled materials. Founded in 1986 by local 

artist Tyree Guyton as a response to a blight 

in his neighborhood, it can be seen by car or 

on foot. 

HISTORIC BOSTON-EDISON 

NEIGHBORHOOD TOUR 

Voigt’s Park • 313-883-4360 

www.historicbostonedison.org 

Stroll through the historic district where Henry 

Ford, Sebastian Kresge and Joe Louis once 

lived. The neighborhood has more than 900 

homes, most constructed between 1905 and 

1925. Check the website for maps. 

“RICHARD BARNES: ANIMAL LOGIC” 

At Cranbrook Art Museum 

39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfi eld Hills 

248-645-3323 

www.cranbrookart.edu/museum 

This acclaimed photographer’s oeuvre 

examines the role museums play in society. 

In this series of works, he pokes fun at the 

strange and surreal world of natural history 

museums. Begins Oct. 4. 

GO EAT 

NIKI’S GREEKTOWN PLAZA 

735 Beaubien St • 313-961-4303 

www.nikisopa.com 

The feta-topped pizza at this longstanding 

restaurant is among the top 25 pies in the 

country, according to the June 2009 issue 

of GQ. After dinner, sneak upstairs to the 

connected lounge for some live music. $ 

DUE VENTI 

220 S Main St, Clawson • 248-288-0220 

This place may be small in size, but it’s got a ton 

of Northern Italian fl avor. Try the slow-roasted 

chicken or pistachio-encrusted bass. $$ 

THE LARK 

6430 Farmington Rd, West Bloomfi eld 

248-661-4466 

www.thelark.com 

A peaceful setting overlooking a walled garden 

is just part of the appeal of this European country-style 

restaurant. The eclectic prix-fi xe menu 

includes Dover sole, morel mushroom lasagna, 

and “Rack of Lamb Genghis Khan.” $$$$$ 

GO PARTY 

BOOKIES BAR & GRILLE 

2208 Cass Ave • 313-962-0319 

www.bookiesbar.com 

One of the city’s top sports bars recently 

opened this brand-new location that features 

a kitchen and outdoor deck. There’s also karaoke, 

trivia, rooftop entertainment and DJs. 

VINOTECCA 

417 S Main St, Royal Oak • 248-544-6256 

www.vinotecca.com 

Wine snobs are welcome at this cozy bar, 

which offers 20% off the price of bottles during 

happy hour (4pm to 6pm), in addition to 

tasty pairings. 


PROUD LAKE RECREATION AREA 

40 miles northwest of Detroit 

3500 Wixom Rd, Commerce Twp 

248-685-2433 

www.michigan.gov/dnr 

Whether you’re into camping, canoeing, biking 

or hiking, this is a perfect place to spend an 

early fall day. It’s located on the scenic Huron 

River and offers more than 20 miles of trails. 

FUN FACT! 

In 1911, Detroit Tiger Ty Cobb fi nished with a 

personal-best batting average of .420.

Flint 

MICHIGAN 

GO SHOP 

ART AT THE MARKET GALLERY 

At the Flint Farmers Market 

420 E Boulevard Dr • 810-238-9202 

www.artatthemarket.com 

While you’re shopping at the farmers market, 

take a trip upstairs to look at pottery, jewelry 

and photography by more than 30 local artists. 

Open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. 

GO SEE 

HALLOWEEN GHOSTS AND 

GOODIES AT CROSSROADS 

6140 Bray Rd • 800-648-7275 

www.geneseecountyparks.org 

This village offers old-fashioned Halloween 

fun. Take a ride on the Huckleberry Ghost Train 

Express, walk through an enchanted forest 

and be amazed by a magic show. 

GO EAT 

PESTO’S 

5275 Miller Rd • 810-732-4390 

www.pestos.com 

This little bistro—voted Flint’s best restaurant 

by 10best.com users—makes delicious homestyle 

favorites. Start with a cup of Cajun shrimpand-crawfi 

sh gumbo and end with the chocolate 

corruption (chocolate cake with chocolate 

sauce, vanilla ice cream and peanuts). $$ 

GO PARTY 

BRICK STREET BAR & GRILL 

1223 E Grand Blanc Rd • 810-603-2114 

www.brickstreetbarandgrill.com 

Even the pickiest folks will fi nd something to 

love at this upscale pub: There’s an extensive 

wine list, a 300-item food menu (try the 

Southwestern chicken or lobster ravioli) and 

live piano music Friday and Saturday evenings. 


SHIPSHEWANA, IN 

177 miles southwest of Flint • 800-254-8090 

www.shipshewana.com 

This Amish and Mennonite community is listed 

in 1,000 Places to See Before You Die. The huge 

fl ea market (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) and 

the antique and livestock auction (Wednesdays) 

are reasons enough to make the drive. 

FUN FACT! 

Richard Ford, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author 

of Independence Day, once taught junior high 

school and coached baseball in Flint. 

Ft. Lauderdale 

FLORIDA 

— Eileen Button — Jill Barton 

GO SHOP 

BLUE 

617 E Las Olas Blvd • 954-763-2224 

www.blueislandstore.com 

Gear up for coastal living at this casual 

boutique that features chic women’s clothing 

and shoes. Linger awhile over ocean-inspired 

beaded necklaces designed by Key West artist 

David Symons. 

JEZEBEL 

1980 E Sunrise Blvd • 954-761-7881 

http://nonewstuff.com 

Vintage dresses, purses and odds-and-ends 

(including funky jewelry, cards, home décor 

items and small gifts) fi ll the racks at this 

boutique, which also carries new designer 

items for children and adults. 

LANDERS UNIQUE GIFTS 

AND GARDENS 

13720 SW 14th St, Davie • 954-476-6300 

www.landersgarden.net 

The plants and winding pathways at this shop 

make it look like it grew out of a home garden, 

and it essentially did. The owners—former landscape 

architects—stock the place with original 

and whimsical décor items for inside and out. 

GO SEE 

BONNET HOUSE MUSEUM & GARDENS 

900 N Birch Rd • 954-563-5393 

www.bonnethouse.org 

Archaeological artifacts found here suggest 

that the area was home to Tequesta Indians 

in 2,000 BC and that the Spanish explored 

the area on an early expedition. Today, lush 

gardens of hibiscus and orchids draw visitors 

as much as the history does. 

FORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL 

BOAT SHOW 

Multiple venues • 954-764-7642 

www.showmanagement.com 

Take a water taxi to the Bahia Mar Yachting 

Center and fi ve other seaside locations for 

this annual event featuring $3 billion worth 

of boats, yachts, super yachts and yachting 

accoutrements. Oct. 29 through Nov. 2. 

FORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL 

FILM FESTIVAL 

At Cinema Paradiso 

503 SE Sixth St • 954-760-9898 

www.fl iff.com 

This fi lm festival fi lls 23 days with screenings, 

galas, seminars and celebrities. Last year’s 

event showcased 60 US premieres. Oct. 23 

through Nov. 8. 

GO EAT 

THE FLORIDIAN 

1410 E Las Olas Blvd • 954-463-4041 

This kitschy diner has served up delicious 

omelettes and burgers for decades. Beware: Its 

popularity makes snagging a weekend table, 

especially one with a view of trendy Las Olas 

Boulevard, no easy task. $$ 

MARIO’S CATALINA RESTAURANT 

1611 N Federal Hwy • 954-563-4141 

www.catalinaonfederal.com 

Guests are often greeted with a kiss from Mario 

himself at this romantic Cuban restaurant that 

serves top-notch paella. Start off with a mojito 

and end with silky tres leches cake. $$$ 

YOLO 

333 E Las Olas Blvd • 954-523-1000 

www.yolorestaurant.com 

This new addition to downtown has outside 

seating around fi re pits and indoor tables tucked 

into corners, where servers stamp the night’s 

seafood specials on paper tablecloths. $$$$ 

GO PARTY 

EXIT 66 

219 S Ft Lauderdale Beach Blvd 

954-357-9981 

www.exitsixtysix.com 

This beachfront live music club has a different 

theme in every USA-inspired room, from a burlesque 

saloon to Gilligan’s Island. A menu full of 

diner favorites keeps the dancing crowds sated. 

PANGAEA LOUNGE 

5707 Seminole Way • 954-581-5454 

www.pangaea-lounge.com 

Pangaea means “all lands,” and that may 

be why the this hotspot is decorated with 

tribal artifacts, horned animal skulls and sleek 

Euro-lounge style banquettes. The DJ’s playlist 

includes international hip-hop and house beats. 


EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK 

45 miles southwest of Ft. Lauderdale 

www.nps.gov/ever 

Take a bicycle or tram tour through the 

2,500-square-mile “River of Grass” in this park. 

Keep an eye out for alligators and 360 different 

species of birds. 

FUN FACT! 

Artifi cial reefs off the city’s coast are 

composed of sunken ships, oil rigs and even 

cremated remains. 


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Ft. Myers 

FLORIDA 

— Libby McMillan 

GO SHOP 

ARTS FOR ACT GALLERY 

2265 First St • 239-337-5050 

www.artsforactgallery.com 

This downtown gallery is packed with works in 

all media by talented artists. The proceeds of 

sales benefi t a local shelter for abused women. 

GANNON’S ANTIQUES & ART 

16521 S Tamiami Tr • 239-489-2211 

www.gannonsantiques.com 

This artsy emporium sells bronzes, military 

items, fi ne art, pottery, porcelain and even 

scientifi c instruments. Recent fi nds include 

Orient and Flume art glass and Reed and 

Barton Sterling Silver. 

MACINTOSH BOOKS AND PAPER 

2365 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island 

239-472-1447 

www.macintoshbooks.com 

Sanibel Island’s oldest bookstore has friendly 

locals at the help counter, regional books 

and paper goods by Kate Spade. Pick up a 

local favorite, like Six Mornings on Sanibel by 

Charlie Sobczak, to read on the beach. 

GO SEE 

THE BUTTERFLY ESTATES 

1815 Fowler St • 239-690-2359 

www.thebutterfl yestates.com 

This peaceful new eco-attraction is both a 

conservatory and tropical garden. You’ll be 

surrounded by colorful skippers, swallowtails 

and metalmarks, and the historical cottages 

are home to a café and an ice cream shop. 

CALUSA HERITAGE TRAIL 

13810 Waterfront Dr, 

Pineland • 239-283-2062 

www.fl mnh.ufl .edu/RRC/calusatrail.htm 

This 3,700-foot nature trail leads hikers past 

plaques commemorating the Calusa Indians 

who originally inhabited Pine Island. The 

plaques offer information on cultural traditions, 

archeological fi nds and historical facts. 

“PURVIS YOUNG: URBAN 

EXPRESSIONISM” 

At Florida Gulf Coast University Art Gallery 

10501 FGCU Blvd S • 239-590-1000 

http://artgallery.fgcu.edu 

Purvis Young became a famous artist without 

any formal training; in fact, his fi rst piece was 

painted on panels attached to the walls of 

dilapidated buildings. The rest of his oeuvre 

depicts the results of racism, neglect and 

despair. Contemplate it for yourself, beginning 

Oct. 22. 


GO EAT 

JERRY’S RESTAURANT 

1700 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island 

239-472-9300 

www.jerrysfoods.com 

This hidden diner in local chain Jerry’s Foods 

has hearty breakfasts, homemade soups and 

tasty budget dinners, not to mention amazing 

Key lime pie. $ 

RENEE’S 

7050 Winkler Rd, Ft. Myers • 239-489-4424 

A cozy restaurant from a local catering company, 

Renee’s serves affordable Italian classics 

like lasagna and chicken Parmesan, as well as 

comfort foods like meatloaf and gravy. $$ 

YABO 

16681 McGregor Blvd • 239-225-9226 

www.myspace.com/yaborestaurant 

Chef/singer Ryan Kida infuses this Italian joint 

with a great music venue vibe. Order a bowl 

of linguine with littleneck clams and enjoy live 

rock, jazz and blues three nights a week. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

LANI KAI BEACH BAR 

1400 Estero Blvd, Ft. Myers Beach 

239-463-3111 

www.drfun.com/lani-kai 

Throw on some shorts and a T-shirt —or just 

don your swimsuit—and catch the scene at this 

jammin’ beach bar in the lower level of the Lana 

Kai Island Resort. There’s live music, dancing, 

frozen drinks, cold beer and lots of bikinis. 

CIN CIN GASTRO PUB 

13451 McGregor Blvd • 239-415-2007 

www.cincingrille.com 

A hit with the forty- to sixty-something crowd, 

this gastropub offers Thursday night salsa 

lessons and live music from bassist David 

Johnson on Fridays. 


MATLACHA 

20 miles from Ft. Myers 

www.pineislandchamber.org/islandinfo.html 

This colorful island fi shing village between 

Pine Island and the mainland is home to “the 

world’s fi shingest bridge,” as well as several 

art galleries, seafood restaurants and bars. 

FUN FACT! 

Some of the world’s fi rst aviators fl ew along 

Florida’s Gulf Coast, as seaplanes preceded 

wheeled commercial planes and airports. 

Harrisburg 

PENNSYLVANIA 

— Christine Conard Shultz 

GO SHOP 

CHECKERED PAST 

316 Fourth St, New Cumberland 

717-774-7180 

www.checkeredpast.info 

This eclectic studio in New Cumberland’s old 

fi rehouse is known for retro T-shirts, vintage 

jeans and one of the region’s most reputable 

body piercing and jewelry parlors. 

GO SEE 

WEST HANOVER WINERY 

7646 Jonestown Rd • 866-383-8510 

www.westhanoverwinery.net 

This beautiful city vineyard is a great excursion 

for a weekend afternoon. Take a tour through 

the 2-acre grounds before tasting some of the 

38 wines. The Snowbear (red) and Majestic 

Eagle (white) blends are particularly popular. 

GO EAT 

JACKSON HOUSE 

1004 N Sixth St • 717-238-2730 

This cash-only lunch counter serves up the best 

burgers in the ’burg. Get extra napkins and 

come very hungry: It takes a serious appetite 

to put away one of these half-pounders. $ 

GO PARTY 

PENNSYLVANIA 

RENAISSANCE FAIRE 

2775 Lebanon Rd, Manheim • 717-665-7021 

www.parenfaire.com 

A 35-acre recreated Elizabethan village 

provides the backdrop for this rollicking, 

world-renowned festival. Stop in the 

Swashbuckler Pub & Microbrewery for a 

handcrafted brew amongst knights and 

wenches. Open weekends through Oct. 25. 


INDIAN ECHO CAVERNS AND ESTATE 

368 Middletown Rd, Hummelstown 

717-566-8131 

www.indianechocaverns.com 

Just a short trip into these caves offers 

spectacular views of 440 million-year-old 

limestone base formations and underground 

lakes. Bring a jacket—the air inside the caves 

is always a chilly 52 degrees. 

FUN FACT! 

Does golfing, shelling, fishing, diving, island 

cruising and simply relaxing on one of the last 

tropical islands in the US pique your interest? 

Come play in the sun ~ Sanibel Island Style 

Call for our low Summer Rates 

800.533.4486 

www.seashellsofsanibel.com 

Central Pennsylvania’s fall foliage reaches its 

peak between the second and third week 

in October.

Houston 

TEXAS 

— JoAnn Takasaki 

GO SHOP 

19TH STREET 

Between Heights Blvd & Shepherd Dr 

713-802-1213 

www.heightsfi rstsaturday.com 

With its delis, ice cream parlors, galleries and 

antique stores, this street looks more like 

Main St, USA, than anywhere else in Houston. 

Stop by on the fi rst Saturday of the month for 

special events and tours. 

CACTUS MUSIC & RECORD RANCH 

2110 Portsmouth St • 713-526-9272 

www.cactusmusictx.com 

More than 30 years after they opened, this 

indie record store is still providing locals with 

the hottest new and classic music, as well as 

great advice. Stop in to browse the fantastic 

inventory, including a “Record Ranch” full of 

vinyl selections. 

EVENTS 

1966 W Gray St • 713-520-5700 

www.eventsgifts.com 

From cloisonné boxes to zebra-print frames, 

this store in the River Oaks Shopping Center 

has the perfect gift for the person with 

everything. If you’re stumped, the friendly staff 

will help you fi nd something. 

HOUSTON PREMIUM OUTLETS 

29300 Hempstead Rd, Cypress 

281-304-5820 

www.premiumoutlets.com/houston 

Nothing brightens up a fall day like a good 

sale, and you’ll fi nd a ton at this outlet mall 

just a few miles from downtown Houston. Look 

for deals from BCBG Max Azria, Pacsun and 

True Religion. 

SPEC’S WINE, SPIRITS 

AND FINER FOODS 

2410 Smith Street • 713-526-8787 

www.specsonline.com 

This emporium for fantastic wines, spirits, 

smokes and imported foods (like Beluga 000 

Russian caviar) defi nitely has something to 

make your next fancy dinner even fancier. 

GO SEE 

BROOMSTICK ADVENTURES 

901 Commerce St • 713-222-9255 

www.discoverhoustontours.com 

On select Fridays and Saturdays, explore 

Houston’s Cemetery Circle after the sun goes 

down with this group. Decide for yourself if 

there are ghosts or if it’s just the wind blowing 

through the live oaks. Tours are BYOPP (bring 

your own paranormal paraphernalia). 

INTERNATIONAL QUILT FESTIVAL 

At George R. Brown Convention Center 

1001 Avenida de las Americas • 713-781-6864 

www.quilts.com 

With close to 55,000 annual attendees, this 

festival has been called the “World’s Fair of 

Quilts” by Southern Living. It offers everything 

from supplies and classes to beautiful art 

quilts (both old and new). Oct. 15-18. 

SPACE CENTER HOUSTON 

1601 NASA Pkwy • 281-244-2100 

www.spacecenter.org 

Forty years ago, Neil Armstrong set foot on the 

moon. Visit the original mission control center 

to learn about the history of space fl ight and 

fi nd out where NASA is going next. 

“THE UN-SHOW” 

1831 Arlington • 713-397-5455 

www.sketchyneighbors.com 

This show and sale features works by a small 

group of local artists—including conceptual 

artists, hot rod painters, muralists and performers—who 

started a sketch club that has 

all the makings of a crazy new art movement. 

Oct. 16-17. 

GO EAT 

HARTZ CHICKEN BUFFET 

12191 Northwest Freeway • 713-680-8887 

www.hartz-chicken.com 

This greater Houston franchise has the best 

Southern-fried chicken in town. The meat 

is tender and moist; the skin is so crispy it 

practically shatters; and it comes with sides 

like fried okra and jalapeños. $ 

LA MEXICANA 

1018 Fairview St • 713-521-0963 

www.lamexicanarestaurant.com 

Get something to go from the steam table 

or relax on the patio with a $4 happy hour 

margarita, nachos and chicharron en salsa 

verde (fried pork rinds in green sauce). $ 

LITTLE BIGS 

2703 Montrose Blvd • 713-521-2447 

www.littlebigshouston.com 

They say everything’s bigger in Texas, but 

the little 3-oz sliders are awfully popular with 

locals. They’re served on homemade rolls with 

hand-cut fries and a choice of shakes (try the 

Frozen Joe, with chocolate-praline coffee). $ 

OUISIE’S TABLE 

3939 San Felipe • 713-528-2264 

www.ouisiestable.com 

This house and garden-style restaurant serves 

sophisticated Southern classics (try the Gulf 

shrimp and cheese grits with mushrooms and 

scallions) with warmth and graciousness. 

Single diners may enjoy the conviviality of the 

community table. $$$$ 

GO PARTY 

BOHEME 

307 Fairview • 713-529-1099 

www.barboheme.com 

This European-style café turns into a bar right 

around happy hour and stays open until the 

wee hours. Have a look at local art while you 

have a light snack with a glass of wine. If you’d 

like to be able to converse over the music, 

step outside to the mellow patio area. 

BOOM BOOM ROOM 

2518 Yale St • 713-868-3740 

www.myspace.com/boomboomroomhouston 

There’s an old jazz lounge feel about this 

place—maybe it’s the music or the Moravian 

star lights strung over the bar. Stop in for a 

packed happy hour, a glass of wine and live 

music on weekends. 

DRINK HOUSTON 

7620 Katy Freeway #440 • 713-290-0041 

www.drinkhouston.com 

Get into the groove in the 8.0 Retro bar, sing 

your heart out at Center Stage or put some 

sizzle in your step with the reggaeton in the 

Latin Rain Bar, all of which are inside this onesize-fi 

ts-all venue. 

POISON GIRL 

1641 Westheimer Rd • 713-527-9929 

www.myspace.com/poisongirlbar 

This local dive implores you to “drink like 

an adult.” Wash away your recession worries 

with $2 Lone Stars and $2.50 draft beers, 

or sample from the extensive menu of 

American bourbons. 


VICTORIA, TX 

130 miles southwest of Houston 

www.victoriatexasinfo.com 

This cultural crossroads along the Texas gulf 

coast offers visitors historic architecture, 

music, theater and great shopping. Victoria 

Market Days, along the banks of the 

Guadalupe, are on the third Saturday of the 

month (Oct. 17). 

FUN FACT! 

The Texas Lottery, animal racetracks and 

charitable bingo are the only legalized forms 

of gambling in Texas. 


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Indianapolis 

INDIANA 

— Susan Dawson 

GO SHOP 

THE MYSTERY COMPANY 

233 Second Ave SW, Carmel • 317- 705-9711 

www.themysterycompany.com 

Stop by this bookshop to catch the latest 

whodunits. The store even publishes its own 

mystery titles under the name The Crum 

Creek Press. 

SILVER IN THE CITY 

434 Massachusetts Ave • 317-955-9925 

www.silverinthecity.com 

This Massachusetts Avenue Arts District shop 

sells distinctive sterling silver jewelry, frames, 

clocks and even wine accessories. If you’re 

looking for other goods, stop by sister store 

Home in the City in the same space. 

STITCHES & SCONES, INC. 

120 N Union St, Westfi eld • 317-896-4411 

www.stitchesnscones.com 

Free coffee, tea and scones welcome shoppers 

to this crafts store, which stocks supplies for 

knitting, spinning, weaving and needlepoint. 

Groups for every skill level meet regularly. 

QUEEN BEE 

3821 N Illinois St • 317-923-1766 

www.dadshats.com 

Whatever you use to cover your head—a 

fedora, derby, porkpie, homburg or ivy—you’ll 

fi nd it at this unassuming shop that’s been in 

business for more than 30 years. 

GO SEE 

BOUCHERCON 2009 

At the Hyatt Regency Hotel 

1 S Capitol Ave • 317-705-9711 

www.bouchercon2009.com 

This month, local bookstore The Mystery 

Company co-chairs the largest annual meeting 

for mystery lovers. Whodunit buffs from all 

over the country will gather in Indianapolis to 

talk about murder most foul. Oct. 15-18. 

ENDANGERED SPECIES CHOCOLATE 

5846 W 73 St • 317-216-2107 

www.chocolatebar.com 

Call ahead to arrange a tour of the production 

facility at this organic chocolate company that 

donates 10% of its net profi ts to charity. You’ll 

even get to make your own chocolate square. 

FORT HARRISON STATE PARK 

5733 Glenn Rd • 317-591-0904 

www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2982.htm 

This former Civilian Conservation Corps camp, 

World War II POW camp and military center 

is now part of a 1700-acre state park where 

visitors can golf, bike, go horseback riding or 

just hike the trails. 

HEADLESS HORSEMAN 

At Conner Prairie • 13400 Allisonville Rd, 

Fishers • 317-776-6006 

www.connerprairie.org 

This month, Conner Prairie history park brings 

folklore to life with a special Halloween event. 

Keep your eyes peeled for skeletons, witches 

and ghosts on a haunted hayride, and fi ll up on 

caramel apples and kettle corn by the campfi re. 

NCAA HALL OF CHAMPIONS 

700 W Washington St • 317-916-4255 

www.ncaa.org/hall_of_champions 

Learn more about college sports during a visit 

to the NCAA national headquarters in White 

River State Park. Interactive displays include 

a downhill skiing simulator and a close-up of 

a 100 mph tennis serve (try not to blink as it 

fl ies at your face). 

GO EAT 

FRONT PAGE SPORTS BAR & GRILL 

310 Massachusetts Ave • 317-631-6682 

www.frontpagesportsbar.com 

Located across the street from the Indianapolis 

Star offi ce, the aptly named Front Page has 

been serving up beers and deep-fried Buffalo 

burgers for more than 30 years. An outside 

dining area was recently added. $ 

PLUMP’S LAST SHOT 

6416 Cornell Ave • 317-257-5867 

Bobby Plump’s historic buzzer-beating basket 

inspired the movie Hoosiers. Stop by his family’s 

pub for a breaded pork tenderloin and gaze 

at the basketball memorabilia on display. $ 

HOLLYHOCK HILL 

8110 N College Ave • 317-251-2294 

www.hollyhockhill.com 

For 70 years, this family-style restaurant 

surrounded by colorful hollyhocks has been 

catering to locals who know a good meal 

when they taste it. Try the country-style fried 

chicken dinner, served with whipped potatoes, 

house-pickled beets, a dinner roll and vanilla 

ice cream. $$ 

MERIDIAN RESTAURANT & BAR 

5694 N Meridian St • 317-466-1111 

www.meridianonmeridian.com 

Meridian’s current owners took parts of a century-old 

farmhouse and transformed them into 

a modern, upscale eatery—and maintained 

much of the old charm. Have a bowl of smoked 

corn purée soup inside or al fresco: There are 

fi replaces in both sections. $$$ 

I-74, EXIT 109. THE CLOSEST CASINO TO INDIANAPOLIS. 

4300 N. Michigan Road | Shelbyville, Indiana 46176 | 1-877-FUN-4-IND 1 87 

| INDIANALIVECASINO.COM 

Must be 21 or older. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-9-WITH-IT. 


THE RATHSKELLER 

401 E Michigan St • 317-636-0396 

www.rathskeller.com 

The historic Athenaeum Building, built in 

1894, is now home to an authentic German 

restaurant that serves up traditional Bavarian 

fare (bratwurst, bockwurst, kielbasse, 

Jaegerschnitzel). Look for the bust of one of 

Indy’s favorite sons, Kurt Vonnegut. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

BUCKWILDZ 

6235 N Guilford Ave • 317-257-0707 

www.buckwildz.com 

Bar top dancing, mechanical bull riding and 

rock and country music are the trademarks 

of this Broad Ripple nightspot. Flat-screen 

televisions and dart boards will entertain 

those who prefer a slightly more mellow night. 

MCGINLEY’S GOLDEN ACE INN 

2533 E Washington St • 317-632-0696 

www.goldenaceinn.com 

Smarty pants from all over the city show up 

to compete in the monthly trivia contests at 

this family-owned, no-frills Irish tavern. Bring 

cash—credit cards are not accepted. 

HOWL AT THE MOON 

20 E Georgia St • 317-955-0300 

www.howlatthemoon.com 

Singing along is encouraged at this downtown 

nightspot. There’s live piano music to help you 

out, in case you can’t hit the high notes (or 

any notes). 

OLIVES 

At the Omni Severin Hotel 

40 W Jackson St • 317-634-6664 

www.omnihotels.com 

Sit in one of the big leather chairs at this hotel 

cigar and martini bar and pretend it’s your own 

private lounge. There are plenty of TVs so you 

won’t miss the game. 

GO DAY TRIPPING 

WINONA LAKE, IN 

160 miles north of Indianapolis 

www.villageatwinona.com 

While visiting Winona Lake’s restored historic 

village, stop by the Billy Sunday Home and 

Visitor’s Center to examine the life and death 

of the well-known evangelist who lived here 

from 1911 until his death in 1935. 

FUN FACT! 

Actress Carole Lombard was born Jane Alice 

Peters in Fort Wayne, IN, in 1908.

Jacksonville 

FLORIDA 

— Lilla Ross 

GO SHOP 

THE MUSEUM SHOP 

At Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville 

333 N Laura St • 904-366-6911 

www.mocajacksonville.org 

If you’re looking for a gift that’s uniquely 

Jacksonville, pick up a replica or print in 

this boutique-style shop in the lobby of the 

Museum of Contemporary Art. Sales benefi t 

the museum’s various programs. 

GO SEE 

SOUTHERN WOMEN’S SHOW 

At Prime Osborn Convention Center 

1000 Water St • 800-849-0248 

www.southernshows.com 

This trade show just for women collects the 

latest in health, cooking and beauty trends, 

with hundreds of vendors and plenty of free 

stuff, including manicures, massages and 

makeovers. Oct 15-18. 

GO EAT 

BASIL THAI & SUSHI 

1004 Hendricks Ave • 904-674-0190 

Spicy Asian delicacies are served in a cool, dark 

dining room near Southbank Riverwalk and 

Treaty Oak Park. Try the basil crispy duck (slices 

of crispy duck breast topped with carrots, 

onions, asparagus and snow peas). $$$ 

GO PARTY 

MARK’S DOWNTOWN CLUB 

315 E Bay St • 904-355-5099 

www.marksjax.com 

This popular downtown watering hole attracts 

a fun after-work crowd with its discounted 

happy hour. Later on, it morphs into a dance 

club with a DJ. 


RODMAN DAM AND RESERVOIR 

80 miles south of Jacksonville 

www.rodmanreservoir.com 

Two hours south of Jacksonville, you’ll fi nd a 

dam and reservoir created during construction 

of the ill-fated Cross-Florida Barge Canal 

project, suspended in 1971. This rich habitat 

survived the abandoned effort and now teems 

with fi sh and birds. 

FUN FACT! 

The naval fl ight demonstration team The Blue 

Angels was formed in 1946 at Jacksonville 

Naval Air Station. 

Kansas City 

MISSOURI 

— Mary Bloch 

GO SHOP 

DIEBEL’S SPORTS GALLERY 

426 Ward Pkwy • 816-931-2988 

The oldest tobacco shop in town is also 

one of the best. Go for luxurious cigars, 

smoking accessories, barware and nauticalthemed 

knickknacks. 

LUKAS LIQUOR SUPERSTORE 

13657 Washington St • 816- 942-8523 

www.lukasliquor.com 

Searching for an elusive cabernet? It’s likely 

that this immense merchant will carry it. If 

you’d like to sample before you invest, the 

store includes a wine bar with small plates. 

WORLD’S WINDOW 

332 W 63rd St • 816-361-2500 

www.worldswindowkc.com 

Now celebrating its 25th anniversary, this 

eco-friendly shop was ahead of its time when 

it opened. Ethnic and contemporary folk art, 

clothing, jewelry and home décor items from 

around the world fi ll every crevice. 

GO SEE 

ARABIA STEAMBOAT MUSEUM 

400 Grand Blvd • 816-471-4030 

www.1856.com 

Learn the story of this 19th-century side-wheel 

steamer that navigated and eventually sank 

in the Missouri River. Artifacts and a full-sized 

reproduction of the main deck help recount 

the adventure in a riveting fashion. 

LEILA’S HAIR MUSEUM 

1333 S Noland Rd • 816-833-2955 

www.hairwork.com/leila 

Ever wonder what you could do with that hair 

you saved from your baby’s fi rst haircut? Leila 

Cohoon knows. Visit her museum to look at 

159 hair wreaths (some from before 1900) and 

more than 2,000 pieces of hair jewelry. 

SPRINT FAMILY FUN DAYS 

At Power and Light District • 877-697-5347 

www.powerandlightdistrict.com 

Although it’s normally adults-only, this 

nightspot becomes family friendly the third 

Saturday of every month. October’s theme is 

“Happy Harvest,” an autumn adventure with 

pumpkin decorating and hayrides. Oct. 17. 

GO EAT 

CUPINI’S 

1809 Westport Rd • 816-753-7662 

www.cupinis.com 

With several metro locations, this reasonably 

priced Italian grocery and restaurant fi ts the bill 

for carryout or a quick meal. Fresh pasta, vegetable 

salads and panini (the salsiccia sandwich, 

with house-made Italian sausage, is particularly 

good) are all hearty and delicious. $ 

MOCHI-YO YOGURT BAR 

4425 West 119th St, Leawood • 913-338-0557 

www.mochi-yo.com 

Hoards of customers have become worshippers 

of this fat-free and healthy tart Korean 

fro-yo, which is already popular on both 

coasts. It can still be dessert-worthy—just top 

it with chocolate chips or gummy bears. $ 

CLASSIC CUP SIDEWALK CAFÉ 

301 West 47th St • 816-753-1840 

www.classiccup.com 

This longtime Plaza favorite is continually 

jammed for power breakfasts, luxurious patio 

lunches and cozy dinners by the fi replace. 

Try the crabmeat-stuffed salmon with orange 

glaze. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

BOOZEFISH WINE BAR 

1511 Westport Rd • 816-561-5995 

www.boozefi sh.com 

Meet up with friends for a glass of wine and 

happy hour appetizer specials (like the 

famous Chuck’s dip, with green chilies, jack 

cheese and mango salsa). It’s a great spot for 

wine sampling. 

KENNEDY’S BAR & GRILL 

500 W 75th St • 816-361-9788 

Totally rebuilt after a fi re, this neighborhood 

sports bar occupies a new contemporary, ecofriendly 

building. It remains a popular low-key 

hangout for beer, good eats and a TV tuned to 

every game. 


LAWRENCE, KS 

40 miles west of Kansas City 

www.visitlawrence.com 

Home to the University of Kansas, this 

quintessential college town has been touted 

as one of the “Most Distinctive Destinations 

in America” by the National Trust for Historic 

Preservation. The Oregon Trail once ran 

through the heart of what is now a beautiful 

and surprisingly hilly campus. 

FUN FACT! 

Missouri gets its name from a tribe of Sioux 

Indians known as Missouris. The name means 

“town of the large canoes.” 


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Knoxville 

TENNESSEE 

— Rose Kennedy 

GO SHOP 

THE DISC EXCHANGE 

2615 Chapman Hwy • 865-573-5710 

www.buymusichere.net/stores/discexchange 

Cheap prices and hip clerks with good taste 

are the main reasons to visit this combination 

community center and record store. It has a 

vast collection of used and new music and 

listening posts, as well. 

GO SEE 

RAMSEY HOUSE PLANTATION 

2614 Thorngrove Pike • 865-546-0745 

www.ramseyhouse.org 

Period art enlivens this restored 1797 home, 

but the real treasure is the surrounding 

100-acre grounds, home to heritage gardens, 

whitetail deer, wild turkeys, raccoons and 

birds. Strolls and picnics are free. 

GO EAT 

ROUXBARB 

130 S North Shore Dr • 865-212-0024 

www.rouxbarbfood.com 

Innovative down-home delicacies are Chef 

Bruce Bogartz’ passion at this intimate eatery. 

While smoked breast of duck with pimento 

mac and cheese, and dry rubbed pork spare 

ribs are house specialties, even vegetarians 

will fi nd something delicious to eat. $$$$ 

GO PARTY 

TODDY’S BACK DOOR TAVERN 

4951 Kingston Pike • 865-602-7776 

Rub elbows with politicians, housewives 

and frat boys over affordable draft beers at 

this neighborhood hotspot. Darts, a quality 

jukebox, trivia nights and horseshoes out back 

add to the charm. 


DOLLYWOOD NATIONAL GOSPEL 

& HARVEST CELEBRATION 

34 miles southeast of Knoxville • Pigeon 

Forge, TN • 800-365-5996 

www.dollywood.com 

Check out the fall leaves, chat with old-time 

artisans and enjoy a harvest feast, all to the 

sounds of 250 of the most popular Southern 

gospel artists at this theme park event. The 

rides will still be running, too. Oct. 2-31. 

FUN FACT! 

In 1903, convicted outlaw Kid Curry escaped 

from the Knoxville Jail on the sheriff’s horse. 


Las Vegas 

NEVADA 

— Michael Toole 

GO SHOP 

GLAMSQUADSHOP 

5165 S Fort Apache Rd #170 • 702-456-4526 

www.glamsquadshop.com 

From scarves and hats to purses and accessories, 

Glam Squad offers posh looks without 

the matching prices, making it a requisite stop 

for all the trendy young ladies in town. 

VINNY BOY’S ITALIAN MARKETPLACE 

3620 W Sahara Ave • 702-457-3000 

www.vinnyboys.com 

Just a 10-minute drive west of the Strip, 

this genial, low-key store and deli is a great 

place to stock up on fresh bread, pasta and 

cheese if your stay in Vegas is going to be an 

extended one. 

WISHING WELL COMICS 

5706 W Charleston Blvd • 702-870-1268 

www.wishingwellcomics.com 

Having served the local comic community for 

20 years, Wishing Well Comics knows its trade. 

The 700-square-foot store houses more than 

15,000 comic books, from basics like Archie 

Comics to rare fi nds like “Daredevil #1.” 

ZAYTOON MEDITERRANEAN 

MARKET & KABOB 

3655 S Durango Dr • 702-685-1875 

One of the best Mediterranean stores in town 

(and there are a lot of them), Zaytoon carries 

ready-to-go hummus and tabouleh as well as 

an array of breads, cheeses and yogurts at a 

reasonable prices. 

GO SEE 

THE ATOMIC TESTING MUSEUM 

755 E Flamingo Rd • 702-794-5161 

www.atomictestingmuseum.org 

Like the period it covers (the Cold War of the 

’50s and ’60s), this museum is fascinating, 

and it wastes no time attracting your attention. 

Check out everything from the simulated 

atomic testing complete with goggles and 

bunker seating to the Albert Einstein action 

fi gure dolls in the gift shop. 

THE NEON MUSEUM 

Washington & N Las Vegas blvds 

702-387-6366 

www.neonmuseum.org 

Contrary to popular belief, the space where 

the neon signs of Vegas’ past go to retire is 

open to the public. Whether you’re an artist, 

student, historian or just a casual tourist, “the 

boneyard” is simply a must-see. You’ll fi nd 

classic signs from Caesar’s Palace and The 

Stardust among the 150 on display. 

Escape to Townsend, Tennessee. 

With hundreds of cabins, campsites 

and hotels to choose from, you’ll be 

speechless. Just call 1-800-525-6834 

and ask for a free brochure. Or visit 

smokymountains.org. 

COWBOY TRAIL RIDES 

Red Rock Canyon • 702-387-2457 

www.cowboytrailrides.com 

This family-owned and operated horsebackriding 

tour company offers an unusually 

authentic way to explore Vegas’ natural 

surroundings. Guided by professional 

wranglers, you’ll descend into the Red Rock 

Canyon. Take lots of pictures (but make sure to 

dismount fi rst). 

PROFESSIONAL BULL 

RIDERS WORLD FINALS 

4505 S Maryland Pkway • 702-895-3761 

www.pbrnow.com 

Glittering Vegas may not be the fi rst place that 

comes to mind when you think of old school 

cowboys, but they’ll be out in droves for this 

season championship. Visit the fan zone for 

shopping, clay shooting and even a blackjack 

tournament. Oct. 30. 

US OPEN OF SUPERCROSS 

At MGM Grand Hotel 

3799 S Las Vegas Blvd • 702-891-7777 

www.ussx.com 

Watch and wince as the world’s best 

supercross riders compete in this exciting 

pro-racing event in the MGM Grand’s Garden 

Arena. Oct. 9-11. 

GO EAT 

DIAMOND CHINESE RESTAURANT 

3449 Industrial Rd • 702-796-8982 

The hot-and-sour soup with vegetables and 

tofu at this spot near the airport is the perfect 

way to warm up on chilly desert evenings. If 

you’re really hungry, also try the Szechuan 

scallops and chicken egg foo young. $ 

LINDO MICHOACAN RESTAURANT 

2655 E Desert Inn Rd • 702-735-6828 

This restaurant is exceptional for many 

reasons: The service is attentive, the décor is 

festive, and the food is exotic and delicious. 

Creative dishes like fresh beef tongue with 

green mole and carnitas à la Coca-Cola may 

sound a bit much to the conservative palate, 

but they’re darn tasty. $$ 

MCFADDEN’S IRISH PUB 

At the Rio Hotel 

3700 West Flamingo Rd • 702-270-6200 

www.mcfaddensvegas.com 

Irish pubs are a dime a dozen, but this 

one may have the best food in town. Sit 

down to some classic across-the-pond dishes, 

like beer-battered fi sh and chips or Irish 

lamb stew, paired with a Newcastle or 

Guiness. $$

STEAKHOUSE46 

At the Flamingo Las Vegas 

3555 S Las Vegas Blvd • 702-878-2313 

Stop into this sumptuous hotel steakhouse for 

dry-aged steaks in an oak-paneled, candlelit 

dining room. The classic seafood appetizers, 

like lobster bisque with chive oil and the chilled 

shellfi sh platter, are equally delicious. $$$$$ 

GO PARTY 

BRASS LOUNGE 

425 E Fremont St • 702-382-1182 

www.hennesseyslasvegas.com 

Located atop Hennessey’s Tavern, this bawdy 

lounge is wonderfully unpretentious. Sit on 

the patio overlooking Fremont Street for cheap 

beer and a fi ne breeze. 

DROP BAR 

At Green Valley Ranch 

2300 Pasea Verde Pkwy • 702-617-7777 

www.greenvalleyranchresort.com 

Quite small and located right in the center of a 

casino, the Drop Bar can be a bit tight, but it’s 

so stylish it doesn’t matter. 

ONE SIX SKY LOUNGE 

At Eastside Cannery Hotel & Casino 

5255 Boulder Hwy • 702-856-5300 

www.onesixlv.com 

This aptly named bar (it’s on the 16th fl oor of 

a casino) offers a offers a dramatic, off-Strip 

view of the skyline. There are great happy hour 

specials; visit between 5pm and 8pm for halfpriced 

martinis and specialty cocktails. 

SQUARE APPLE 

1000 East Sahara Ave • 702-650-0432 

www.thesquareapple.com 

Although new to the city’s nightclub scene, 

Square Apple has already garnered a solid 

reputation for great live acts. The martini bar is 

also good—try a Valentine Scotch, a dressedup 

version of a Long Island iced tea. 


MOJAVE NATIONAL PRESERVE 

60 miles southwest of Las Vegas 

www.nps.gov/moja 

This 1.6-million-acre preserve features sand 

dunes, volcanic cinder cones and Joshua trees 

delightfully close to Sin City. You can explore 

by car, or bring a tent and camp for the night. 

FUN FACT! 

Vegas Vic, the neon cowboy that welcomes 

visitors to Fremont Street, is the world’s 

largest mechanical neon sign. 

Sedona 

From $169 

Los Angeles 

CALIFORNIA 

— Daniel Heimpel 

GO SHOP 

BARNEY’S NEW YORK 

9570 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills 

310-276-4400 

The Beverly Hills location of the famous NYC 

department store is set on fi ve fl oors connected 

by a spiral staircase. When you get tired 

of shopping, rest up in the top-fl oor restaurant. 

DIANE’S SWIMWEAR 

620 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica 

310-395-3545 

www.dianesbeachwear.com 

It’s always bathing suit season in LA, and the 

regular sales here will get you in the mood 

to try on styles from designers as diverse as 

Hurley and Betsey Johnson. 

LIGHT MY FIRE 

At Fairfax Farmers Market 

6333 W Third St • 323-930-2484 

www.hotsaucetogo.com 

This store has everything for those who like 

spice, from regular Tabasco to habenero 

sauces that will leave your mouth in fl ames. 

MADISON AND DIAVOLINA 

8741 & 8745 W Third St • 310-275-1930 

www.madisonlosangeles.com 

These connected shops are for the most 

stylish of the fashionable set. Five thousand 

square feet feature the latest from designers 

like Paul & Joe, Alexander Wang, Chloe, Ossie 

Clark and Marc by Marc Jacobs. 

SUPER SUITS 

1246 Westwood Blvd, Ste A • 818-334-8927 

As casual as LA may be, every guy needs a 

suit. This shop has a vast inventory and great 

prices (name-brand suits are often sold for 

70% less than in other stores). 

GO SEE 

THE GETTY MUSEUM 

1200 Getty Center Dr • 310-440-7330 

www.getty.edu 

The Getty has a view that’s worth a visit all on 

its own, but its permanent and temporary art 

collections are the real draws, so don’t miss 

“Foundry to Finish: The Making of a Bronze 

Sculpture,” showing this month. 

LOS ANGELES HELICOPTER TOURS 

12653 Osborne St • 818-859-5500 

www.los-angeles-helicopter-tours.com 

The most impressive way to see LA’s urban 

sprawl is the way traffi c reporters do it: by chopper. 

Check out the view from your own luxury 

helicopter on a 30-minute or one-hour tour. 

Enjoy stunning red rock formations and 

luxurious accommodations at Hyatt Piñon 

Pointe starting from $169 per night. 

Book online: www.hyattpinonpointe.com 

Use promo code “GO7056”. Offer expires 10/31/2009 

OLVERA STREET 

At El Pueblo De Los Angeles Historic Park 

845 N Alameda St • 213-680-2525 

www.olvera-street.com 

If you want an idea of what Los Angeles was 

like when it was still a northern Mexican town, 

visit this preserved historic village that’s 

crowded with vendors and outdoor cafés. 

PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY 

One of the best things to do in the autumn 

in Los Angeles is to get on the Pacifi c Coast 

Highway (also called the “1”) and roll on up to 

Malibu. The scenery is even better if you rent 

a convertible. 

PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM 

6060 Wilshire Blvd • 323-930-2277 

www.petersen.org 

This is Los Angeles, where you need to drive 

a car to survive, so it shouldn’t come as a 

surprise to fi nd a museum devoted to the 

automobile. Here, you can see the evolution 

of cars from the Model T to concept cars and 

celebrity rides. 

GO EAT 

FATHER’S OFFICE 

1018 Montana Ave, Santa Monica 

310-736-2224 

With 36 draft beers and a full bar, Father’s 

Offi ce may seem more bar than burger joint— 

that is, until you taste the FO Burger, made 

with caramelized onions, Gruyere, Maytag blue 

cheese and arugula. It lures nearly constant 

lines of hungry Angelinos. $$ 

MINESTRAIO TRATTORIA 

8384 W 3rd Street • 323-782-8384 

www.minestraio.com 

The owners of the wildly popular Angelini 

Osteria opened this laidback Italian restaurant 

to provide locals with understated dishes (like 

pasta with clams in garlic sauce) without all 

the fuss. $$ 

COAST 

1 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica • 310-587-1707 

There is nothing like lunching beachside on 

a sunny fall day. Do it at the bottom of the 

impressive Shutters Hotel in Santa Monica, 

where Coast extends right up to the sand. Try 

the red snapper tacos. $$$ 

MASTRO’S STEAKHOUSE 

246 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills • 310-888-8782 

www.mastrosrestaurants.com 

Slide into black leather booths at this swank 

Beverly Hills steakhouse for succulent bone-in 

ribeye with a side of wasabi mashed potatoes 



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or Gorgonzola mac and cheese. Some nights 

feature live music. $$$ 

THE IVY 

113 N Robertson Blvd • 310-274-8303 

There is hardly a more perfect example 

of LA’s dining scene than the patio at the 

Ivy. Go for a weekend lunch, when you may 

fi nd yourself enjoying California classics 

(like the grilled vegetable salad with chicken 

or shrimp) surrounded by Hollywood 

stars. $$$$ 

GO PARTY 

BACKSTAGE CAFÉ 

9433 Brighton Way, Beverly Hills 

310-777-0252 

www.backstagecafe.com 

During the day, this innocuous storefront 

sits quietly among the fashionable shops of 

Beverly Hills. But when closing time hits, it 

gets wild with well-heeled revelers who dance 

the night away. 

ROOFTOP BAR 

At the Standard Downtown 

550 South Flower St • 213-892-8080 

www.standardhotels/los-angeles 

Atop the hip Standard hotel, this roof bar is 

like a perch in the middle of LA’s skyline. From 

up here, you can sip cocktails and watch the 

blinking brake lights of cars winding through 

the traffi c-choked city streets. 

V LOUNGE 

2020 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica 

310-829-1933 

www.vloungela.com 

While Santa Monica escapes much of the 

pretense of Hollywood, it’s not lacking in 

hot party spots. Hit the sunken dance fl oor 

at this lounge or sidle up to the sleek tables 

surrounding it. 


VENICE BEACH 

17 miles west of Los Angeles 

www.venicebeach.com 

With a funky boardwalk, the famous Muscle 

Beach, a wide sandy beach and a Skate 

Dancing Plaza, Venice Beach is a great place to 

spend a day. Walk from stand to stand, watch 

street performers and enjoy an upscale meal 

on Abbot Kinney Boulevard. 

FUN FACT! 

Los Angeles averages 329 sunny or partly 

sunny days a year. 


Memphis 

TENNESSEE 

— Mary Helen Tibbs 

GO SHOP 

LANSKY’S 126 

At the Peabody Hotel 

149 Union Ave • 901-529-9070 

www.lanskybros.com 

The Lansky name is well known in Memphis, 

and not just because they’ve been in business 

for 50 years. Elvis Presley purchased his Hi-Boy 

collared shirts and peg-legged pants here. 

REPEAT BOUTIQUE 

3586 Summer Ave • 901-327-4777 

Run by local charity The Junior League, this 

resale shop is a treasure trove of brands like 

Armani, Brooks Brothers and Zegna. Hipsters 

will love the 5-cent T-shirt rack, stocked with 

cool local tees. 

SHELTON CLOTHIERS 

147 S Main St • 901-522-9995 

www.sheltonclothiers.com 

There’s nothing wrong with men wearing a 

little pink— and the Pink Pig line of golf shirts 

is one of Tom Shelton’s hottest sellers. This 

purveyor of fi ne men’s clothing has everything 

from socks to pocket squares, and is one of 

the fi nest tailors this side of the Mississippi. 

GO SEE 

ART UNDER A HOT TIN ROOF 

117 S Main St • 901-522-4848 

Tennessee Williams would’ve loved this quirky 

collection of art, named for one of his most 

famous works. Visit on Trolley Tour Night—the 

last Friday of the month—when area galleries 

and shops stay open late, many offering 

cocktails and live music. 

MAIN STREET, COLLIERVILLE 

125 North Rowlett St • 901-853-1666 

www.mainstreetcollierville.org 

Just a short drive east will put visitors in this 

historic downtown, a prime spot to shop for 

antiques, grab an old-fashioned soda at The 

Silver Caboose or dine in an old train car 

at The Tennessean Restaurant. Don’t leave 

without picking up a new pair of cowboy boots 

from Hewlett & Dunn. 

MEMPHIS RIVERBOATS CRUISE 

45 Riverside Dr • 901-527-2628 

www.memphisriverboats.net 

For more than 50 years, Memphis Riverboat 

Cruises have shown passengers what life on 

the Mighty Mississippi is like—for people 

with big fancy boats. The company offers 

everything from sightseeing rides to sunset 

dinner cruises, or charter a private boat for a 

romantic evening on the river. 

GO EAT 

BIG ONO BAKE SHOP 

116 S Front St • 901-522-8999 

Say “aloha” to some of Memphis’ best baked 

goods at this Hawaiian-inspired pastry shop. 

Favorites include scones, cranberry walnut 

volcano loaves and hula bread. $ 

EL SIETE MARES 

3681 Jackson Ave • 901-386-1199 

Mexican food doesn’t get much more 

authentic than at this often-overlooked eatery 

in the heart of the city. What the place lacks 

in atmosphere it makes up tenfold in fare, 

like juicy carnitas (braised pork tacos) and 

succulent seafood tacos. $$ 

VINEGAR JIM’S 

12062 Forrest St, Arlington • 901-867-7568 

www.vinegarjims.com 

For decades, diners have noshed on perfectly 

grilled steaks and chicken at this old-fashioned 

steakhouse. These days, guests enjoy 

an expanded menu that includes shrimp, 

catfi sh and made-to-order fried pies. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

THE DOUBLE DEUCE 

340 Beale St • 901-527-9002 

Who would’ve thought a country-themed nightclub 

would make it on Beale Street, the home 

of the blues? Maybe it’s the ice-cold beer or the 

mechanical bull. 

ONIX 

412 S Main St • 901-552-4609 

www.onixrestaurant.com 

Though Onix serves great food, it’s even better 

as a nightspot. The patio seating offers great 

views of trolleys and hansom carriages passing 

by, and musicians perform on weekends. Visit 

on Mondays for two-for-one margaritas. 


ARKABUTLA LAKE, MS 

22 miles south of Memphis 

www.cityofhernando.org 

Spend a weekend shopping, dining or getting 

back to nature on Arkabutla Lake, one of the 

top sailing destinations in the South. With 

calm winds and eight boat ramps, it’s a fi shing 

and boating nirvana. 

FUN FACT! 

Vinegar Jim’s Restaurant got its name from a 

local man who was dared to carry a barrel of 

vinegar from one part of Memphis to another.

Miami 

FLORIDA 

GO SHOP 

BROWNES AND CO. 

841 Lincoln Rd • 305-538-7544 

www.brownesbeauty.com 

An Old World-style apothecary in the Lincoln 

Road shopping district, this cypress-paneled 

beauty shop stocks sweet-smelling hair, skin 

and bath products from around the world, as 

well as gorgeous cosmetics from Nars. 

RITCHIE SWIMWEAR 

160 Eighth St, Miami Beach • 305-538-0201 

www.ritchieswimwear.com 

It’s safe to assume you’ll be spending at least 

some of your time in Miami wearing a bathing 

suit, so pick one up at this South Floridaonly 

design house. The 2009 line features 

crocheted, metallic and layered swimsuits with 

buckles, rings and crystal hardware. 

TOMAS MAIER 

170 NE 40th St • 305-576-8383 

www.tomasmaier.com 

Tomas Maier spends most of his time 

designing bankruptcy-inducing Bottega Veneta 

clutches, but at his eponymous store in the 

Design District, he and his staff will design a 

new look for you, as part of the complimentary 

personal shopper service. 

GO SEE 

FULL BODIED WINE & SPA 

3015 Grand Ave • 305-444-1085 

www.fbwineandspa.com 

If you think drinking wine is relaxing, you 

haven’t had a deep-tissue cabernet massage 

or riesling facial at this grape-based spa, 

which blends wine into its treatments. 

When you’re done, pick up a bottle at the 

on-site store. 

SPANISH MONASTERY 

16711 West Dixie Hwy • 305-945-1461 

www.spanishmonastery.com 

Publisher William Hearst moved this monastery 

from Sergovia, Spain (where it was built 

between 1133 and 1144) to a New York City 

warehouse. Once it fi nally ended up in Miami, 

it took 19 months and $1.5 million to put it 

back together. 

MIAMI WATERCOLOR 

SOCIETY FALL EXHIBITION 

At Miami International University of Art & 

Design •1501 Biscayne Blvd • 305-273-4721 

www.miamiwatercolor.org 

Visit this 36th annual all-watercolor exhibition 

to pick up Art Deco and Miami Beach-inspired 

prints for your home. Oct. 29 through Nov.30. 

GO EAT 

LE BOUDOIR 

186 SE 12th Terrace • 305-372-2333 

www.leboudoirmiami.com 

From apple tart tatins to mint green macarons, 

the snacks at this little shop will remind you of 

Paris. Stop in for a fl aky pain au chocolat. $ 

GRASS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 

28 NE 40th St • 305-573-3355 

www.grasslounge.com 

At this tropical outdoor eatery, you’ll dine next 

to a mammoth tiki hut. The menu includes 

crunchy, sweet Brussels sprouts topped with 

smoked applewood bacon bits. $$$$ 

PLEASURES OF THE PALATE 

At Emeril’s Miami Beach 

1601 Collins Ave • 954-964-4040 

www.emerils.com 

Epicures gather to eat for a cause at this 

11th annual event. The $250 entry fee, for 

a gourmet dinner and entertainment, and 

proceeds from a wine auction contribute to 

diabetes research. $$$$$ 

GO PARTY 

MONTY’S RAW BAR 

300 Alton Rd • 305-672-1148 

www.montyssouthbeach.com.html 

If all you want to do is put on a pair of fl ipfl 

ops, grab a beer and watch boats fl oat 

through Florida’s Intracoastal Waterway, this 

laidback bar is the perfect place. 

WHITE ROOM MIAMI 

1306 N Miami Ave • 305-995-5050 

www.whiteroommiami.com 

With featured performers like 2 Live Crew and 

Jesp, it’s no wonder the New Times voted White 

Room the city’s best live music venue this year. 


SHARK VALLEY TRAM TOURS 

40 miles west of Miami 

36000 SW 8th St • 305 221-8455 

www.sharkvalleytramtours.com 

In a town known for Hummers, it’s nice to 

know there are places you can take a bike ride 

or even jump on an eco-friendly tour bus to 

learn about the local ecosystem. 

FUN FACT! 

Miami is the only metropolitan area in the 

United States that borders two national 

parks: Everglades National Park and Biscayne 

National Park. 

Milwaukee 

WISCONSIN 

— Dinkinish O’Connor — Jeanette Hurt 

GO SHOP 

BRADY STREET FUTONS 

1200 E Brady St • 414-277-8088 

www.bradystreetfutons.com 

Need a new place to lay your head? Brady 

Street Futons has got you covered. You’ll not 

only fi nd funky futons and frames, but also a 

variety of bedspreads. 

FAYE’S 1 

1505 W Mequon Rd, Mequon • 262- 241-8386 

www.fayes123.com 

Juicy Couture, Rag & Bone and Nicole Miller 

are just some of the designers featured at 

Faye’s 1, where those from the fashionable 

North Shore and West Side shop. 

NEXT CHAPTER BOOKSHOP 

10976 N Port Washington Rd, Mequon 

262-241-6220 

www.nextchapterbookshop.com 

This indie bookshop used to be part of the 

local Harry W. Schwartz chain, but when those 

stores closed, this one remained open. Visit 

on a fall night and curl up in one of the comfy 

chairs with a mystery and a cup of coffee. 

RETIQUE 

190 N Broadway • 414-273-1797 

www.amazinggoodwill.com 

Designer duds don’t always have to have 

matching price tags. At this new Goodwill-run 

resale shop, you can fi nd some high-quality 

things at very low prices. The store also stocks 

new clothes, accessories and artwork created 

by Goodwill Industries’ clients, so you can do 

some good while you shop. 

GO SEE 

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM 

400 Canal St • 877-436-8738 

www.harley-davidson.com 

If you’ve always wanted a hog of your own 

but down have the means or the courage to 

buy one, be a biker for a day at this museum. 

Check out the classic motorcycle collection, 

read the stories of historic Harley riders and 

buy some biker gear to take back home. Your 

dog would look great in that spiked collar. 

PABST MANSION 

2000 W Wisconsin Ave • 414-931-0808 

www.pabstmansion.com 

The magnifi cent former home of Captain Frederick 

Pabst, this Flemish Renaissance Revival 

mansion was state-of-the-art when it was built 

in the early 1890s. Throughout the end of the 

year, you can visit it along with Villa Terrace 

and The Charles Allis Art Museum for one price. 



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WISCONSIN 

KETTLE MORAINE FOREST, SOUTH 

S91 W39091 Highway 59, Eagle 

262-594-6200 

www.dnr.state.wi.us 

One of the best ways to view the fall colors is to 

drive, hike or bike through the Kettle Moraine 

Forest. The southern half of this gorgeous timberland 

runs for 30 miles, so there is plenty of 

land to explore. Just pack a picnic lunch and go. 

TEN CHIMNEYS 

Depot Rd, Genesee Depot • 262-968-4161 

www.tenchimneys.org 

The ultra-glam (and painstakingly maintained) 

estate of theater legends Alfred Lunt and 

Lynne Fontanne celebrates 81 golden years of 

Hollywood history. One of the greatest acting 

duos of all time, Lunt and Fontanne came to 

Ten Chimneys to relax and rejuvenate. Tours 

run through mid-November. 

GO EAT 

HIGHLAND HOUSE 

12741 N Port Washington Rd, Mequon 

262-243-5844 

www.highlandhouse.ws 

Spicy food, Crayola-colored décor and strong 

margaritas at this casual Mexican eatery shock 

the senses—in a good way. You can’t go wrong 

with the spinach enchiladas or the cilantrocream 

chicken. $$ 

JING’S 

207 E Buffalo St • 414-271-7788 

Anything off the Chinese special menu at Jing’s 

is delicious, but the scallion pancakes are 

especially divine. Located in the crowded Third 

Ward, the restaurant offers an added bonus: 

free evening and weekend parking. $$ 

THE WATTS TEA SHOP 

761 N Jefferson St •414-290-5720 

www.wattsteashop.com 

This month, the cooler weather may necessitate 

a warming mid-shopping break—and 

there’s no better place than this tea shop 

perched above George Watts & Son, a china 

and housewares store. Stop in for classic 

sandwiches and desserts along with a cup of 

tea. $$ 

ZARLETTI 

741 N Milwaukee St • 414-225-0000 

www.zarletti.net 

This upscale eatery adds an Italian touch to Milwaukee 

Street’s “restaurant row.” The pastas 

are spectacular, especially the shrimp in vodka 

sauce and the homemade ravioli of the day. 

Soups, salads, an international wine list and 

stellar desserts complete the package. $$$ 


GO PARTY 

BOOTLEGGERS BAR & GRILL 

1023 N Old World 3rd St • 414-347-2337 

www.bootleggersmke.com 

While you can get beers, cocktails and bar 

eats in other bars across town, Bootleggers 

offers something more: a roof with a view. The 

rooftop patio overlooks downtown, from 

which you can see out to City Hall and the 

Bradley Center. 

CAPONE’S GROTTO 

1007 N Old World Third St • 414-224-6000 

www.caponesgrotto.biz 

This combination Italian restaurant and 

Rat Pack-themed bar serves up swanky 

martinis with karaoke every Thursday. The 

staff is friendly enough to pat you on the 

back even if you mess up Ray Parker Jr.’s 

“Ghostbusters” anthem. 

COOL WATER BAR & GRILL 

2247 E Saint Francis Ave, St Francis 

414-810-3975 

www.mycoolwaterbarandgrill.com 

Since the owners recently updated and 

expanded the wine and microbrew list at this 

local hotspot, the bar has become almost 

more popular than the food. Small, but not 

cramped, it’s an intimate venue for catching 

some of the best musical acts in town. Order a 

Hoegaarden and do your best to fi nd a table. 

GENE AND MARCY’S HOLLER HOUSE 

2042 W Lincoln Ave • 414- 647-9284 

This is a shot-and-a-beer kind of place, but 

with bowling. The two lanes, complete with 

pinsetters, are tucked away in the basement. 

This spot offers a kind of retro charm you can’t 

fi nd elsewhere, especially since these are the 

oldest certifi ed lanes in the country. 


BADGER FOOTBALL 

80 miles west of Milwaukee 

At Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI 

www.uwbadgers.com 

Whether you like football or not, you’ll 

likely enjoy the vivacious college spirit of a 

University of Wisconsin game at Camp Randall 

Stadium. Stick around after regulation for the 

famed fi fth quarter, when the university band 

takes the fi eld. 

FUN FACT! 

The fl ame-shaped lamp on top of the 

Wisconsin Gas Building glows different colors 

to tell the weather. 

Minneapolis/St. Paul 

MINNESOTA 

— Elizabeth Kephart Reisinger 

GO SHOP 

DRAMA 

1203 Lagoon Ave, Minneapolis 

612-338-9423 

www.shopatdrama.com 

Shop for premium denim, feminine tops and 

dresses at this sleek boutique in Uptown. 

Look for designs by Coffeeshop, Hale Bob 

and Nu Collective. 

GATHER 

4999 France Ave S, Minneapolis 

612-920-1400 

www.gatheronfrance.com 

Find the perfect gift at this store, which carries 

one-of-a-kind ceramic dishes and a collection of 

terra cotta tiles rescued from building projects 

in Sienna, Italy, handpainted with scenes from 

the Italian countryside. 

THE NORTH FACE STORE 

799 Grand Ave, St. Paul • 651-224-4246 

www.thenorthface.com 

The newest tenant on boutique-heavy Grand 

Avenue houses everything an explorer needs 

for an outdoor excursion. It’s a good thing, 

too, since plenty of adventures await just 

outside the city limits. 

GO SEE 

LAKE OF THE ISLES 

2500 Lake Isles Pkwy, Minneapolis 

612-230-6400 

www.minneapolisparks.org 

This quiet, demure branch of the Chains of 

Lakes Regional Park is tree-lined and tucked 

away in an exclusive neighborhood. The 2.86 

miles of publicly owned shoreline make for a 

relaxing stroll. 

MINNESOTA ORCHESTRA 

At Orchestra Hall • 1111 Nicollet Mall 

612-371-5656 

www.minnesotaorchestra.org 

The renowned Minnesota Orchestra pays 

tribute to the greats this month, with “Russian 

Spectacular: Tchaikovsky’s Mighty Fourth” 

(Oct. 8-10), “Ross, Schumann and Shostakovich 

Five” (Oct. 15 and 16) and “Beethoven’s 

Pastoral Symphony” (Oct. 29 and 30). 

MINNESOTA ZOO 

13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley • 952-431-9200 

www.mnzoo.com 

From native Minnesotan animals to Russian 

Amur leopards, there’s always somebody new 

and strange to admire at the Minnesota Zoo. 

One of the newest exhibits includes an African 

animal collection.

GO EAT 

MARKET BAR-B-QUE 

15320 Wayzata Blvd, Wayzata • 952-475-1770 

www.marketbbq.com 

Recently featured on the Food Network, 

Market has been serving up pit-smoked ’cue 

to the metro area for more than 60 years. The 

ribs are so fl avorful and meaty that the sauce 

comes on the side. $$ 

HASKELL’S PORT OF EXCELSIOR 

1 Water St, Excelsior • 952-474-0937 

www.haskells.com 

Wind down summer the Minnesota way: 

lakeside—with some good food and a nice 

glass of wine. Try the Southwest chicken 

sandwich.$$ 

LA BELLE VIE 

510 Groveland Ave, Minneapolis 

612-874-6440 

www.labellevie.us 

Fresh off another award from the James Beard 

Foundation (Tim McKee won 2009’s Best Chef 

Midwest), this restaurant continues to wow diners 

with dishes like grilled beef tenderloin with 

smoked bacon and marrow croquettes. $$$$$ 

GO PARTY 

GROUND ZERO 

15 Fourth St NE, Minneapolis • 612-378-5115 

Locals know not to miss the Halloween costume 

showcase at this slightly risqué restaurant 

and nightclub, where you’ll see some of 

the most creative, most haphazard and most 

ridiculous costumes in town. 

THE TRIPLE ROCK SOCIAL CLUB 

629 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis • 612-333-7399 

www.triplerocksocialclub.com 

A night at this gritty and sassy bar means good 

music and strong drinks. Come as you are—no 

poseurs allowed. 


MINNESOTA FISHING MUSEUM 

100 miles northwest of Minneapolis 

304 W Broadway, Little Falls • 320-616-2011 

www.mnfi shingmuseum.com 

Learn about the unoffi cial pastime of many 

Minnesotans at this museum, dedicated to 

preserving the local fi shing environment. 

FUN FACT! 

Despite the state’s nickname,“Land of 10,000 

Lakes,” Minnesota is actually home to nearly 

11,850 lakes. 

Moline/Quad Cities 

ILLINOIS/IOWA 

GO SHOP 

WALLACE’S GARDEN CENTER 

2605 Devils Glen Rd, Bettendorf 

563-332-4711 

www.wallacesgardencenter.com 

This garden center has provided quality plants 

for more than 27 years. A few years ago, it 

began offering even more after adding a large 

retail area and gift shop. Now customers can 

fi nd everything from furniture to garden clogs, 

in addition to plants and fertilizer. 

GO SEE 

APPLE FESTIVAL 

At Mississippi Valley Welcome Center 

900 Eagle Ridge Rd, LeClaire • 563-322-3911 

At this fruit festival, vendors hand out samples 

of locally grown apples and house-made cider 

and sell a variety of desserts. After you’ve 

had your fi ll, take a carriage ride, shop at the 

sidewalk antique sale and watch brave artists 

create chainsaw art. Oct. 11. 

GO EAT 

THE FAITHFUL PILOT 

CAFÉ AND SPIRITS 

117 North Cody Rd, LeClaire • 563-289-4156 

www.faithfulpilot.com 

River Cities Reader named this café both “Best 

Restaurant” and “Best Fine Dining” in the Quad 

Cities this year. Try the watermelon bruschetta 

with prosciutto and feta cheese. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

THE 11TH STREET PRECINCT 

BAR & GRILL 

1107 Mound St, Davenport • 563-324-9545 

www.11thstreetprecinct.com 

Smooth martinis, tons of draft beers and live 

music on weekends keep this place hopping. 

You may even catch your favorite team on one of 

seven fl at-screens or the 100-inch projection TV. 


CARROLL COUNTY, IL 

60 miles northeast of Moline 

www.bwcvb.com 

Quaint villages, outdoor adventures and 

towering bluffs above the Mississippi River 

make this county a must-visit for anyone 

looking for natural beauty, relaxation and fun. 

FUN FACT! 

The Quad Cities region sits on the only section 

of the Mississippi River that runs east to west. 

Visit the Quad Cities 

Where you can Quad-ruple your fun! 

Quad Cities – Moline/East Moline, Rock Island, IL & Davenport, Bettendorf, IA 

New Orleans 

LOUISIANA 

— Lee Nelson — Richard Meeks 

Two States & Four Cities 

Mississippi River Cruises 

Three Casinos 

World-class Museums 

GO SHOP 

LE BOULEVARD 

MARKETPLACE 

5201 Canal Blvd • 504-483-3242 

www.leboulevardmarketplace.com 

The relatively new marketplace features 

locally produced and procured antiques, art, 

photography and jewelry in 15,000 climatecontrolled 

square feet. It’s like Jackson Square 

with air conditioning. 

PERLIS 

6070 Magazine St • 504-895-8661 

www.perlis.com 

This popular Uptown clothier is the 

place to pick up New Orleans-themed 

apparel for men, women and children. Stop 

by if you’ve always wanted a polo shirt 

embroidered with crawfi sh. 

SAVING NOLA 

600 Decatur St • 504-558-1951 

www.savenolanow.com 

Do some good while you shop: A portion of 

the proceeds of each sale goes to the city’s 

ongoing Hurricane Katrina recovery effort. 

Stop by for a T-shirt, tote or ceramic mug. 

GO SEE 

AUDUBON INSECTARIUM 

423 Canal St • 504-581-4629 

www.auduboninstitute.org 

Ignore the urge to scratch at imaginary itches 

in this bug zoo, and enjoy the journey from 

a pre-historic creepy crawly exhibit to a 

Japanese garden full of live butterfl ies. Don’t 

forget to sample a chocolate-covered cricket 

before you leave. 

“FROM TRAMPS TO KINGS: 

100 YEARS OF ZULU” 

At Louisiana State Museum 

751 Chartres St • 504-568-6968 

http://lsm.crt.state.la.us/Zulu/index.htm 

The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club is one 

of Mardi Gras’ most iconic organizations. 

Explore its impact on New Orleans culture at 

this exhibit, which offers a rare insight into the 

krewe’s storied 100-year history, as well as 

some seriously sparkly headdresses. 

VOODOO FEST 

At New Orleans City Park 

www.thevoodooexperience.com 

Kiss, Eminem and Widespread Panic provide 

the primary entertainment at this high-energy 

music festival, which may best be described 

as the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on 

Red Bull. Oct. 30 through Nov. 1. 

Order a FREE Visitors Guide at 

www.visitquadcities.com 


Performing & Visual Arts 

Year-round Festivals 

3 daily flights from Atlanta 

4 weekly flights from Orlando 


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New Orleans CONT’D 

LOUISIANA 

GO EAT 

DEUTSCHES HAUS 

200 S Galvez St • 504-522-8014 

www.deutscheshaus.org 

The Big Easy meets bratwurst when this 

German club opens its doors each weekend this 

month for an Oktoberfest celebration featuring 

traditional German beer and snacks. $ 

LIUZZA’S BY THE TRACK 

1518 N Lopez St • 504-218-7888 

The barbecue shrimp po’boy here may be the 

city’s single best sandwich. French bread is 

hollowed out and fi lled with close to threedozen 

shrimp dripping in butter-heavy New 

Orleans-style barbecue sauce. $ 

JACQUES-IMO’S 

8324 Oak St • 504-861-0886 

www.jacquesimoscafe.com 

This restaurant’s unconventional style is a 

refl ection of its eccentric owner. The table in 

the back of the pickup truck out front is the 

best place to enjoy the signature alligator and 

cheesecake appetizer. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

THE CAROUSEL PIANO BAR & LOUNGE 

At the Hotel Monteleone 

214 Rue Royale • 504-523-3341 

Help this merry-go-round-themed bar celebrate 

its 60th anniversary by stopping in for a drink 

and some live piano music. Ernest Hemingway 

and Tennessee Williams were both regulars. 

THE KINGPIN BAR 

1307 Lyons St • 504-891-2373 

www.kingpinbar.com 

This quirky Uptown bar with its eccentric 

clientele is a monument to days gone by, specifi 

cally the Elvis era. The effect is accentuated 

by decorative circa-1950 hubcaps. 


HONEY ISLAND SWAMP TOUR 

30 miles northeast of New Orleans 

Slidell, LA • 985-641-1769 

www.honeyislandswamp.com 

On these tours through Southern Louisiana’s 

swamps, alligators swim up to the boat and 

exotic birds call out to birdwatchers from thick 

Cypress trees. 

FUN FACT! 

Chocolate doberge cake (a local layered 

dessert) was fi rst created in New Orleans as a 

riff on a Hungarian pastry, the Dobos Torte. 


New York 

NEW YORK 

— Jacqueline Detwiler 

GO SHOP 

EVOLUTION 

120 Spring St • 800-952-3195 

www.theevolutionstore.com 

Normally, when you fi nd yourself looking at 

delicate fossils, they’re in a climate-controlled 

box, not the palm of your hand. Not so at this 

store, where you can buy replicas of prehistoric 

cave bear skulls to decorate your apartment. 

FROM THE SOURCE 

104 W 17th St • 212-255-9209 

www.fromthesource.us 

From driftwood tables to antique wood 

benches, the beachy furniture at this store is 

perfect for city folk looking to green up their 

image. All of the furnishings are handcrafted 

using vintage, salvaged or farm-grown wood. 

JACKRABBIT SPORTS 

42 W 14th St • 212-727-2980 

www.jackrbt.com 

Visitors in town for any of New York’s big 

races this month (the Yonkers Marathon and 

Westchester Triathlon among them) can gear up 

at this local purveyor of wetsuits, bike counters 

and cool running gear. 

LION BRAND YARN STUDIO 

34 W 15th St • 212-243-9070 

www.lionbrandYarnStudio.com 

Pull a couple of yards out of the sampling wall, 

take a crochet class or watch a free demonstration 

at the “learning bar” in this studio, then 

choose from an astonishing array of ultra-soft, 

organic or recycled yarns for your latest project. 

TOPSHOP 

478 Broadway • 212-966-9555 

www.topshop.com 

Brits are so fashionable it even makes New 

Yorkers want to tear their hair out—that is, before 

this Kate Moss-approved London import 

brought its über-trendy sequined jackets and 

neon shoes to the Stateside version of Soho. 

WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND 

351 W Broadway • 212-343-1225 

www.whatgoesaroundnyc.com 

Boho is the style at this vintage-inspired SoHo 

boutique. Flowy tops, ’70s-style dresses and 

slouchy old-South menswear make up most of 

the stock. 

GO SEE 

BALTO STATUE 

67th Street and East Dr 

www.centralpark.com 

Near the Tisch Children’s Zoo, this statue 

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memorializes the indomitable sled dog who 

braved a blizzard to deliver medicine to a 

village of children sick with diphtheria. Rumor 

has it that Balto’s sheen comes from the oils 

on the hands of children who have petted him. 

BROADWAY DANCE CENTER 

322 W 45th St • 212-582-9304 

www.bwydance.com 

It’s never too late to learn to dance. Try on some 

tap, jazz or ballet shoes in a class at this dance 

center just steps from venues for Hair and 

Phantom of the Opera. You never know, you 

could have what it takes to make it onstage. 

“LINCOLN AND NEW YORK” 

At The New-York Historical Society 

170 Central Park W • 212-873-3400 

www.nyhistory.org 

In honor of the Abraham Lincoln bicentennial, 

this exhibit will examine the ways in which 

New York State impacted the great president’s 

life and political success. Begins Oct. 9. 

STAGE DOOR TOUR 

At Radio City Music Hall • 1260 Avenue of the 

Americas • 212-307-7171 

www.radiocity.com/tours 

Slip behind the scenes at one of the most 

iconic entertainment venues in the country to 

see where the stars hang out before and after 

performances. You may even meet a Rockette. 

WAVE HILL 

W 249th St and Independence Ave, Bronx 

718-549-3200 

www.wavehill.org 

Although it sits between Van Cortlandt Park 

and the Hudson River, this massive mansion 

and gardens feels miles away from the city. 

Visit this month, when cooler weather means 

more open space for strolling. 

WICKED 

At Gershwin Theater 

222 W 51st St • 212-586-6510 

www.wickedthemusical.com 

Although this musical has been on tour for 

awhile, there’s no place to see it like the enormous 

Gershwin Theater, which features animatronic 

sets and a perfectly witchy atmosphere. 

GO EAT 

88 PALACE 

88 E Broadway • 212-941-8886 

The almost impossibly cheap dim sum brunch 

at this Chinatown restaurant is so authentic 

you may fi nd yourself not knowing what you’re 

eating. You can’t go wrong with anything in 

dumpling form—be it pork buns or shumai. $

RICE TO RICHES 

37 Spring St • 212-274-0008 

www.ricetoriches.com 

They only do one thing at this restaurant, but 

they do it well. Top your bowl of artisan rice 

pudding with caramel vanilla sauce, ovenroasted 

fresh fruit or cocoa and espresso. $ 

BLACK MOUNTAIN WINE HOUSE 

415 Union St, Brooklyn • 718-522 4340 

www.blackmountainwinehouse.com 

This extremely hard-to-fi nd wine bar—it’s in 

a real house buried deep in Carroll Gardens, 

Brooklyn—may well be the best date spot in 

the city. Snuggle up by the fi replace with an 

artisan-pressed sandwich and a supremely 

cheap bottle of wine. $$ 

SWEET EMILY’S 

321 W 51st St • 212-957-9338 

www.sweetemilysnyc.com 

This Southwestern-infused restaurant is perfect 

for pre-theater drinks or a post-theater snack. 

Emily herself visits patrons noshing on coffeerubbed 

chicken arepas and delicious vegetable 

quesadillas. $$ 

ROUGE TOMATE 

10 E 60th St • 646-237-8977 

www.rougetomatenyc.com 

Dishes at this Belgian import are designed 

by a nutritionist as well as a chef, resulting in 

balanced, healthy fare (grass-fed lamb with 

fava-mint purée and spring beans) that is as 

delicious as it is guilt-free. $$$ 

RUSSIAN TEA ROOM 

150 W 57th St • 212-581-7100 

www.russiantearoomnyc.com 

Having high tea at this tony tearoom used to 

be a rite of passage for the uptown elite. These 

days, it’s making the most frivolous of meals 

more kid-friendly, with a children’s menu 

featuring adorable little pigs in blankets and 

crust-less grilled cheese sandwiches. $$$$ 

GO PARTY 

GALAPAGOS ART SPACE 

16 Main St, Brooklyn • 718-222-8500 

www.galapagosartspace.com 

In this DUMBO performance space, 

individual tables rise out of the water like the 

archipelago of its name. Stop by for live music, 

fi lm and cutting-edge variety acts. 

HOP DEVIL GRILL 

129 St. Marks Place • 212-533-4468 

www.hopdevil.com 

With a cheap, rotating roster of beers and 

$1 taco nights, this Tex-Mex holdout in the 

East Village is a great place to while away 

a Friday night without wearing a hole in 

your wallet. 

JEKYLL AND HYDE 

91 Seventh Ave S • 212-989-7701 

www.jekyllpub.com 

Although it’s haunted year-round by faux 

ghoulies, this Greenwich Village pub turns into 

a real madhouse in October. Order a brew from 

the extensive list and stay wary: Creeptastic 

live acts perform every 10 minutes or so. 

MAYAHUEL 

304 E Sixth St • 212-253-5888 

www.mayahuelny.com 

Just when everyone thought there wasn’t 

enough room in Manhattan for another 

prohibition-era cocktail bar, Phil Ward 

(formerly of Death and Co.) opened this dark, 

cozy nuevo cantina featuring tequila- and 

mezcal-based cocktails—and he hasn’t had 

any complaints. 

POP BURGER 

58-60 Ninth Ave • 212-414-8686 

www.popburger.com 

There’s something very cool about partying 

behind a velvet rope in the back of a burger 

shack. If the bottle service and special plates 

(lobster nachos, mini fi let mignon) get too 

expensive, you can always pop back up front 

for cheap twin mini burgers. 

XAI XAI 

365 W 51st St • 212-541-9241 

www.xaixaiwinebar.com 

Visit this rough-hewn wood bar in the theater 

district for delicious international wines paired 

with exotic South African small plates, like rare 

ostrich in monkey gland sauce. The semioutdoor 

tables are great for people-watching. 


QUEENS COUNTY FARM MUSEUM 

17 miles east of Manhattan • 73-50 Little 

Neck Pkwy, Floral Park • 718-347-3276 

www.queensfarm.org 

In addition to a museum, this historic farm 

in the backwoods of Queens offers a corn 

maze, animals to pet and even tractor-drawn 

hayrides. Visit this month for the annual 

Antique Motorcycle Show (Sept. 13) and the 

Queens County Fair (Sept. 19-20). 

FUN FACT! 

If you laid all the New York City subway tracks 

end to end, they would reach all the way from 

Manhattan to Chicago. 

Newark 

NEW JERSEY 

— Chris Hann 

GO SHOP 

BATTAGLIA’S HOME 

1414 Willow Ave, Hoboken • 201-798-1122 

www.battagliashome.com 

Last year Battaglia’s combined its two 

stores into one huge new space, with plenty 

of room for contemporary furnishings and 

accessories and enough pots, pans, plates 

and carving knives to outfi t a gourmand’s 

dream kitchen. 

GO SEE 

FAR HILLS RACE MEETING 

50 Rt. 202, Far Hills • 908-685-2929 

www.farhillsrace.org 

Some 50,000 spectators will be attending 

the pre-race parties for this annual series 

of steeplechase horse races, which is the 

season’s most sumptuous. It’s all for a good 

cause: Proceeds benefi t the Somerset Medical 

Center’s cancer division. Oct. 17. 

GO EAT 

TONY DA CANECA 

72 Elm Rd • 973-589-6882 

www.tonydacanecarestaurant.com 

Tony Da Caneca has been a staple in Newark’s 

largely Portuguese Ironbound neighborhood 

since the Johnson administration, 

serving quintessential, hearty Iberian fare 

such as pork meat with clams and herbs 

Alentejana. $$ 

GO PARTY 

TRUMPETS JAZZ CLUB 

6 Depot Sq, Montclair • 973-744-2600 

www.trumpetsjazz.com 

Settle in with an appetizer and a glass of 

wine at this sexy lounge to listen to local and 

national jazz acts, like vocalist Deb De Luca 

and the Ted Brown Quartet. 


HIGH POINT STATE PARK 

1480 Route 23, Sussex • 973-875-4800 

www.state.nj.us 

Soak up the colors of fall while hiking some of 

the 50 miles of trails in this 16,000-acre park. 

From the 220-foot-high monument that rises 

from the highest point in New Jersey, the view 

spans three states. 

FUN FACT! 

The 5-mile-long Newark City Subway was built 

on the former bed of the Morris Canal. 


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Newport News/ 

Williamsburg 

VIRGINIA 

— Wayne Dawkins 

GO SHOP 

ANTIQUES AT THE OLD STORE 

7421 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg 

757-220-0562 

www.tias.com/stores/oldstoreantiques 

Shop here for period Southern furniture, 

ceramics, dolls and folk art. The dealers have 

30 years of experience with antique shows, 

and can help you fi nd what you’re looking for. 

LOCAL HEROES 

1905 Colonial Ave, Norfolk • 757-383-681o 

www.localheroescomics.com 

In this age of Watchmen, Iron Man and 

other comic-based Hollywood blockbusters, 

it’s the perfect time to check out the this 

comic book and graphic novel store. 

STARVING ARTIST STUDIO GALLERY 

AND BOUTIQUE 

157 Herman Melville Ave • 757-594-0518 

www.starartiststudio.com 

Here, the best souvenirs are made by the 

customers themselves. If you don’t fi nd 

anything you like on the shelves of local art, 

jewelry and home décor items, schedule a 

studio session and paint your own pottery. 

GO SEE 

HOWL-O-SCREAM 

At Busch Gardens Williamsburg 

800-343-7946 

www.howloscream.com 

Come get thrilled and chilled at this seasonal 

attraction, which features haunted houses, 

Halloween-themed musical shows and “scare 

zones,” where wandering ghoulies startle the 

guests. 

CHARLES H. TAYLOR ARTS CENTER 

4205 Victoria Blvd, Hampton • 757-727-1490 

www.hamptonarts.net 

This converted public library building now 

presents rotating exhibitions of local, 

regional and national art. Catch “New Art/ 

New Territory,” an exhibition of innovative 

mixed media work, on view through Oct. 18. 

STATE FARM 

BATTLE OF THE BAY 

At William “Dick” Price Stadium 

700 Park Ave, Norfolk • 757-823-9009 

www.nsuspartans.com 

Norfolk State University hosts Hampton 

University to play for bragging rights as the 

best historically black college football team 

in Hampton Roads. Even before the game, the 

band and cheerleader battles will be fi ercely 

competitive. Oct. 17. 


GO EAT 

ANNA’S PIZZA #2 

9708 Warwick Blvd • 757-595-0723 

At this family-style restaurant, diners have 

plenty of delicious options for pasta, pizza or 

submarine sandwiches. Come in for the $8 

regular or vegetable lasagna on Thursdays. $ 

OPUS 9 STEAKHOUSE 

5143 Main St, Williamsburg • 757-645-4779 

www.opus9steakhouse.com 

This white-tablecloth steakhouse promises 

melt-in-your mouth prime steaks and fresh 

seafood. You can’t go wrong with the fi let 

mignon. $$$ 

PEARL FRENCH BISTRO 

703 Thimble Shoals Blvd • 757-223-5370 

Dishes at this French country-style restaurant, 

like asparagus-and-crabmeat crêpes and 

escargot with serrano ham and a red wine 

reduction must be tasted to be believed. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

THE CORNER POCKET 

4805 Courthouse St, Williamsburg 

757-220-0808 

www.thecornerpocket.us 

The 13 pool tables and tasty snacks (like pizza 

bruschetta) at this pool joint will appeal to 

serious billiard players, families and couples 

alike. Music fans will love the blues and 

Zydeco bands that often perform. 

COZZY’S COMEDY CLUB AND TAVERN 

9700 Warwick Blvd • 757-595-2800 

www.cozzys.com 

No matter how your day was, the live music, 

local comedians and national stand-up acts at 

this club will put you in a great mood. If you’d 

rather create the comedy yourself, visit on a 

Tuesday, when you can sing karaoke. 


TANGIER ISLAND 

95 miles northeast of Newport News 

Chesapeake Bay • 302-234-1660 

www.tangierhistorymuseum.org 

This isolated fi sherman’s island is practically 

frozen in time. The only way to get here is via 

boat or small plane, and natives still speak 

some of the dialect of the Colonial days. 

FUN FACT! 

Endview Plantation in Newport News served 

as a waystation, training ground and hospital 

in three different wars. 

Orlando 

FLORIDA 

— Lisa Roberts 

GO SHOP 

CHLOE LANE BOUTIQUE 

839 S Orlando Ave, Winter Park 

407-644-3007 

www.chloelaneboutique.com 

You can put your stamp on anything at Chloe’s, 

thanks to the shop’s monogram service. Gift 

items include towels, purses, cutting boards, 

baby bibs, children’s books and fl ip-fl ops. 

COMMA GALLERY 

813 Virginia Drive• 407-894 4505 

www.commagallery.com 

Nothing says “been there, done that” like 

bringing home a piece of local art. Comma’s 

collection includes works by well-known 

Central Florida artists like Tom Sadler, William 

Platt, Elizabeth Nelson and Rudy Drapiza. 

HALLEY’S ANTIQUE MALL 

473 S Orlando Ave, Maitland • 407-539-1066 

This shop’s nooks and crannies hold all sorts 

of home décor items and collectibles. Recently 

espied treasures include old time-y serving 

bowls, fi ne china, classic oak furniture and 

antique hand mirrors. 

LACEY’S PAST & PRESENTS, INC. 

121 W Plant St, Winter Garden • 407-877-1953 

Lacey’s offerings send shoppers into a 

time warp. Stop in to browse classic Coke 

collectibles, cassette tapes, VHS movies, LPs 

and 45s, and even Pez dispensers. 

PARK AVENUE JEWELERS 

505 N Park Ave, No. 107, Winter Park 

407-647-6408 

www.parkavejewelers.com 

Even if you already have a best friend, you can 

always use another one—especially when its 

a diamond. Choose something new, have the 

old repaired or construct a special design with 

a jewelry artist. 

SEASONS GARDEN & GIFT 

1804 N Goldenrod Rd • 407-380-3425 

This store specializes in personalized 

shopping. Ask a garden expert and they’ll 

guide you to everything you need to landscape 

your home, from pottery and yard art to 

annuals, shrubs and trees. 

GO SEE 

EVITA 

At Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center 

203 S Magnolia Ave, Sanford • 407-321-8111 

www.helenstairstheatre.com 

Argentina’s First Lady gets star billing in 

this popular musical—performed here by 

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the Seminole County Repertory Company— 

which traces Eva Perón’s life from its meager 

beginnings to its premature end. Theater fans 

will come away humming “Don’t Cry for Me, 

Argentina.” Through Oct. 18. 

GATEWAY CENTER FOR THE ARTS 

880 N Hwy 17-92, Debary • 386-668-5553 

www.gatewaycenterforthearts.org 

West Volusia County’s brand-new arts center 

features a formal gallery displaying the works 

of regional artists, a theater and classes 

galore. Kids and adults can learn to paint, 

write and sculpt. 

GATORLAND TRAINER FOR A DAY 

14501 S Orange Blossom Tr • 800-393-5297 

www.gatorland.com 

If you’ve ever wanted to wrangle an alligator 

(and really, who hasn’t?), get your chance at 

one of Orlando’s oldest attractions. Would-be 

trainers get an overview of gator behavior 

and safety procedures, then practice handling 

exercises before climbing into the pen with the 

real thing. 

IF YOU GIVE A CAT A CUPCAKE 

At Lowndes Shakespeare Theater 

812 E. Rollins St • 407-447-1700 

www.orlandoshakes.org 

What happens when you give a cat a cupcake? 

Well, you’d better have a broom handy. This 

playful production, from the author of If You 

Give a Mouse a Cookie, will delight kids and 

adults alike. Oct. 22 through Nov. 21. 

ORLANDO MAGIC PRESEASON GAMES 

At Amway Arena 

600 W Amelia St • 407-916-2255 

The 2009 Eastern Conference champions warm 

up for the season with a spate of October 

preseason games. Visit to see your favorite 

shooting stars battle the Miami Heat (Oct. 7), 

Houston Rockets (Oct. 9), Indiana Pacers (Oct. 

21) and Atlanta Hawks (Oct. 23). 

SEMINOLE-LAKE GLIDERPORT 

4024 Soaring Lane, Clermont • 352-394-5450 

www.soarfl .com 

Take lessons or simply take the ride of a 

lifetime in a motor-less glider. FAA-certifi ed 

commercial pilots do the fl ying as passengers 

sit up front and enjoy the bird’s-eye view. 

GO EAT 

BIKES, BEANS & BORDEAUX 

3022 Corrine Dr • 407-427-1440 

www.bikesbeansandbordeaux.com 

This comfy neighborhood hangout—B3 Café 

for short—is the brainchild of a couple of 

cycling enthusiasts. Its friendly atmosphere, 

delicious coffee and organic/vegetarian menu 

keeps ’em pedaling back for more. $ 

COLONIAL ROOM RESTAURANT 

115 E First St, Sanford • 407-323-2999 

The breakfast special at this classic American 

restaurant is an eye-opener: eggs any style 

with bacon, grits, toast, orange juice and 

coffee. Try a BLT for lunch and grilled ham 

steak for dinner. $ 

HOT DOG CITY 

24 W Plant St, Winter Garden • 407-905-5384 

Now here’s a place to “woof” one down. 

Choose a traditional wiener or try the Chicago 

dog, topped with onion, relish, pickles, 

tomatoes, peppers and celery salt. Baskets 

include two sides. $ 

OLYMPIA RESTAURANT 

8505 E Colonial Dr • 407-273-7836 

www.olympiaorlando.com 

There’s nothing like chowing down on stuffed 

grape leaves while enjoying a belly dancing 

show. Fill up on the massive Hercules platter 

(with roast lamb, spanakopita and mousaka) 

and hold on to your plate. $$ 

SPICE MODERN STEAKHOUSE 

326 S Park Ave, Winter Park • 407-772-8176 

www.spicesteakhouse.com 

You don’t have to love meat to enjoy this 

high-end establishment, but you’d be missing 

out on some true delights. The fi let mignon is 

almost too good to be true, and tuna sashimi 

and guinness-fried oysters are also delightful. 

Vegetarians might want to try the spinach and 

mushroom ravioli. $$$$ 

EPCOT INTERNATIONAL 

FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL 

At Walt Disney World Resort • 407-939-6244 

Disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/epcot 

Epcot transforms into a worldwide culinary 

adventure during this festival, with food 

from 25 countries and fi ne vintages to 

wash it down. There will also be cooking 

demonstrations, tastings and celebrity 

appearances. Through Nov. 8. $$$$$ 

GO PARTY 

HANNIBAL’S ON THE SQUARE 

511 W New England Ave, Winter Park 

407-629-4865 

www.hannibalslounge.com 

This comfortable lounge in tony Winter Park 

offers gourmet appetizers (seared quail 

with raspberry glaze) to go with its top-shelf 

tequilas, scotches and cognacs. Curl up in one 

of the plush chairs and pretend you own a 

yacht for the best results. 

KIWI’S PUB & GRILL 

801 W St Rd 436, Altamonte Springs 

407-788-0223 

www.kiwispub.com 

No, it’s not named after the fruit. Stop by this 

New Zealand-themed bar after a hard day’s 

work or at a conference to watch sporting 

events among friends, sip a brew or join in a 

game of foosball, darts or pool. 

SENSO SUPPERCLUB 

13 S Orange Ave • 407-246-1755 

www.sensosupperclub.com 

Patrons at this hybrid restaurant and bar love 

the glam lighting, posh décor and yummy 

continental entrées and desserts. DJs spin 

hip-hop, world music and jazz while visitors 

chow down in sleek booths lit by glowing 

purple uplights. 

SCRUFFY DUFFERS 

100 S White Cedar Rd, Sanford 

407-936-0889 

While the name refers to golf, the bar is 

nowhere near an actual course. But sports 

fans get all the basics: popular beers, pool 

tables and fried bar snacks, as well as TVs 

tuned to the big game (and/or NASCAR races). 


FIDDLER’S GREEN RANCH 

50 miles north of Orlando • 42725 W Altoona 

Road, Altoona • 352-669-7111 

www.fi ddlersgreenranch.com 

Saddle up for a guided trail ride in the lovely 

Ocala National Forest, where Florida’s pine 

fl atwoods and sandhills stretch for miles. Stay 

awhile if you’ve got the time—the ranch offers 

comfortable accommodations and campsites. 

VOLUSIA COUNTY MARINE 

SCIENCE CENTER 

65 miles north of Orlando • 100 Lighthouse 

Dr, Ponce Inlet • 386-304-5545 

www.marinesciencecenter.com 

Learn about creatures great and small at this 

center, where sea turtles are rehabilitated to 

be returned to the Atlantic Ocean. Displays 

introduce the living sea, and an adjoining 

seabird rehab center provides a fascinating 

look at shorebirds and raptors. 

FUN FACT! 

Close to 90% of all loggerhead turtles 

that nest in the US lay their eggs on beaches 

in Florida. 


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Pensacola 

FLORIDA 

— Shannon Cothran 

GO SHOP 

SUSAN CAMPBELL JEWELRY 

208 S Alcaniz St • 850-434-8948 

www.susancampbelljewelry.com 

If you’re out strolling in the Seville Historic 

District for the popular Gallery Night (Sept. 

18), be sure to stop by this gem of a jewelry 

shop to fi nd baubles from great designers like 

Wendy Mink. 

GO SEE 

HAUNTED HOUSE WALKING TOURS 

From Pensacola Historical Museum 

115 East Zaragoza St • 850-595-1559 

www.pensacolahistory.org 

Pensacola’s spookiest good time is an annual 

family favorite: Actors from the Pensacola 

Historical Society lead three different ghost 

tours—a north, south and naughty red-light 

tour—through historic ports of call. Fridays 

and Saturdays, Oct. 16-31. 

GO EAT 

PEG LEG PETE’S OYSTER BAR 

1010 Ft. Pickens Rd, Pensacola Beach 

850-932-4139 

www.peglegpetes.com 

If you missed the seafood festival, you can 

still get delicious blackened grouper and fresh 

blue crab claws at this restaurant and raw bar 

that offers outdoor seating on the beach. They 

often feature live local music. $$ 

GO PARTY 

600 SOUTH 

600 S Palafox St • 850-432-5254 

www.newworldlanding.com 

Ladies who visit this lounge on Thursdays will 

get half-priced drinks, but everyone can enjoy 

cheap appetizers from the tapas menu and live 

music events. 


BLACKWATER RIVER STATE PARK 

30 miles northeast of Pensacola 

www.fl oridastateparks.org/blackwaterriver 

This perfect canoeing river is cool, shallow 

and lined with white sand beaches. When your 

arms have had enough of the twists and turns, 

stop in nearby Milton’s picturesque historic 

district to shop and eat lunch. 

FUN FACT! 

The city of Pensacola is celebrating its 450th 

birthday this year. 


Philadelphia 

PENNSYLVANIA 

— Pam George 

GO SHOP 

ART STAR 

623 N Second St • 215-238-1557 

www.artstarphilly.com 

Part craft shop, part art gallery, part boutique, 

this Northern Liberties establishment features 

handmade items and limited-edition products 

by emerging artists. 

BIG GREEN EARTH STORE 

934 South St • 267-909-8661 

www.biggreenearthstore.com 

With its new location on South Street, this 

store has all you need to go green, from earthfriendly 

cleaners and recycled handbags to 

laptop carriers with solar generators. 

ETHNICS FURNITURE 

928 Pine St • 215-925-3305 

www.ethnicsfurniture.com 

At this Indonesian import shop, hidden among 

Pine Street’s many antique stores, you’ll 

fi nd beautiful teak and mahogany furniture, 

colorful lampshades, decorative pillows and 

handwoven baskets. 

TONY 

47 N Third St • 215-592-8669 

www.tonyonthird.com 

This Old City boutique was featured in Lucky 

last spring for its clothing, jewelry and lingerie. 

Hot items include crystal fl ower cuff bracelets 

and silk boy shorts for brides. 

VIX EMPORIUM 

5009 Baltimore Ave • 215-471-7700 

www.vixemporium.com 

Whether you’re looking for a necklace, handbag, 

hat or baby bottle, you’re sure to fi nd it at 

this boutique, which offers handmade goods 

by more than 200 artisans. 

GO SEE 

“ARSHILE GORKY: A RETROSPECTIVE” 

At Philadelphia Museum of Art •26th St and 

Benjamin Franklin Pkwy • 215- 763-8100 

www.philamuseum.org/exhibitions 

This exhibit celebrates the work of Arshile 

Gorky, who led the movement toward 

abstraction in art. Highlights include several 

studio recreations in which fi nished pieces sit 

alongside related studies. Begins Oct. 21. 

GLORIA DEI 

916 S Swanson St • 215-389-1513 

www.old-swedes.org 

This landmark church, the oldest in Pennsylvania, 

is decorated with several charming 

models of ships that carried Swedish settlers 

to America in 1638. Brides wear a silver crown 

from the vestry during their weddings here. 

MCNEIL AVIAN CENTER 

At the Philadelphia Zoo 

34th St and Girard Ave • 215-243-1100 

www.philadelphiazoo.org 

After undergoing $17.5 million in renovations, 

this reinvented facility boasts an African savannah, 

a Central American shade coffee plantation 

and a Pacifi c island, all showcasing native birds. 

TASTE OF PHILADELPHIA 

MARKET TOURS 

At Reading Terminal Market 

12th and Market sts • 215-545-8007 

www.wachoviacenter.com 

Held Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10am, 

these 75-minute food walks teach visitors the 

history behind the cheese steak, the hoagie 

and the pretzel. Don’t skip breakfast: The 

tours only offer samples. 

GO EAT 

HOT POTATO CAFÉ 

529 E Girard Ave • 215-425-0905 

www.hotpotatocafe.com 

This revamped—with the help of TV star 

Gordon Ramsay—Fishtown eatery is all about 

’taters in their various incarnations. Chorizo 

hash is topped with a fried egg, turkey 

sandwiches come on potato bread, and 

baked potatoes are covered with Philly 

cheesesteak toppings. $ 

THE LITTLE TREEHOUSE PLAY CAFÉ 

10 W Gravers Ln • 215-247-3637 

www.treehouseplaycafe.com 

This new café gives adults a place to sip coffee 

and surf the web while kids play. The menu 

includes sandwiches, salads and organic and 

all-natural snacks for the little ones. $ 

NOBLE 

2025 Sansom St • 215-568-7000 

www.younoblecookery.com 

Chef Steven Cameron, who gained fame during 

his time at the restaurant Blue on Long Beach 

Island, NJ, features dishes like pan-roasted sea 

bass with artichoke pasta and veal fl ank with 

potato dumplings at his new place. $$$ 

ZOT 

122 Lombard St • 267-639-3260 

www.zotrestaurant.blogspot.com 

Mussels are the stars of this Belgian-inspired 

spot. Around 50 different preparations include 

Provençal (with green peppers, tomatoes 

and garlic) and Aphrodisiac (with caviar and 

champagne). $$$

FORK 

306 Market St • 215-625-9425 

www.forkrestaurant.com 

Chef Terence Feury (of Striped Bass fame) has 

taken the helm at this Old City stalwart, one 

of the fi rst restaurants to reinvigorate Philly’s 

dining scene back in the ’90s. Don’t miss the 

house-made charcuterie. $$$$ 

GO PARTY 

THE BLACK SHEEP PUB & RESTAURANT 

247 S 17th St • 215-545-9473 

www.theblacksheeppub.com 

This Irish pub near Rittenhouse Square offers 

three fl oors of fun in a colonial townhouse. 

Play darts, watch one of the six TVs or hang 

loose with the mostly professional crowd. 

BRIDGET FOY’S 

200 South St • 215-922-1813 

www.bridgetfoys.com 

Heralded for classic martinis and craft beers, 

Bridget Foy’s has cool sidewalk café tables and 

icy drinks for Indian summers. Food is usually 

served until midnight. 

D’ANGELO’S LOUNGE 

256 S 20th St • 215-546-3935 

www.dangeloristorante.com 

At night, this Italian restaurant’s lounge has 

been likened to Vesuvio from “The Sopranos” 

with a DJ. Frank Sinatra segues into hip-hop as 

the night progresses. 

VARGA BAR 

941 Spruce St • 215-627-5200 

www.vargabar.com 

Located in Azul Cantina’s old space, this new 

pub has a 22-tap system that has featured 

such stunners as Flying Fish Farmhouse 

Summer Ale. Drawings of Varga girls adorn 

the walls. 


REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 

120 miles south of Philadelphia 

www.rehoboth.com 

Top-notch restaurants, outlet shopping and 

a rambling boardwalk make this beach town 

a fun vacation destination even in the fall. 

Visit Oct. 14-18 for the 20th Annual Rehoboth 

Beach Autumn Jazz Festival. 

FUN FACT! 

The three Native American fi gures in Logan 

Square’s Swann Memorial Fountain symbolize 

the Delaware River, the Schuylkill River and 

Wissahickon Creek. 

Phoenix 

ARIZONA 

— Karen Werner 

GO SHOP 

GRANDIOSE 

104 E Pierce St • 602-412-3820 

www.grandioselife.com 

Featuring a mix of art, men’s and women’s 

streetwear, and new and used vinyl records, 

this hip-hop boutique is a rare fi nd in Phoenix, 

managing to be stylish and down-to-earth at 

the same time. 

PHOENIX METRO RETRO 

708 W Hazelwood St • 602-279-0702 

www.phoenixmetroretro.com 

You’ll fi nd vintage Mid-Century and Danish 

Modern furniture at this tidy warehouse every 

Saturday from 10am to 4pm. If you don’t see 

what you’re looking for, the friendly owners 

may have a suggestion from the frequently 

changing inventory. 

POTTERYLAND 

23843 S Cooper Rd, Chandler • 480-962-3708 

www.potteryland.com 

Fountains, benches, chimneys, birdbaths—if 

it’s made out of ceramic or goes in a garden, 

you’ll fi nd it here. Also look for authentic 

Vietnamese, Chinese and Mexican pottery. 

GO SEE 

ARIZONA EXPOSITION & STATE FAIR 

1826 W McDowell Rd • 602-252-6771 

www.azstatefair.com 

Get your fi ll of funnel cake and Ferris wheels at 

this historic state fair, which features thrilling 

rides, cute animals and several rodeos. 

Visit Nov. 1 if you’re in the market for some 

livestock: It’s the annual sale of champions. 

Oct. 16 through Nov. 8. 

BICYCLE HAÜS 

7025 E Fifth Ave, Scottsdale • 480-994-4287 

www.bicyclehaus.com 

Here’s a recipe for enjoying Arizona’s (slightly) 

cooler autumn weather: Rent a bike from this 

waterfront shop, then pedal along the canal. 

Ride west for views of hip shoppers, quaint 

gardens and spectacular Camelback Mountain. 

ZELMA BASHA SALMERI GALLERY OF 

WESTERN AMERICAN AND NATIVE 

AMERICAN ART 

22402 S Basha Rd, Chandler • 480-895-5230 

www.bashas.com/gallery 

Grocery store magnate Eddie Basha opened 

this museum to honor his late, art-loving aunt. 

Visit for free and see more than 2,000 Western 

and Native American artworks, including 

paintings, pottery, jewelry and kachinas 

(Native American spirit fi gurines). 

GO EAT 

ESSENCE BAKERY CAFÉ 

825 W University Dr, Tempe • 480-966-2745 

www.essencebakery.com 

Here, you can eat the same great food that 

made this caterer one of the Valley’s favorites 

without ordering enough for the whole offi ce. 

Go for fresh salads and heavenly macarons. $ 

CARLY’S BISTRO 

128 E Roosevelt St • 602-262-2759 

www.carlysbistro.com 

This downtown spot has a loyal following of 

hipsters who come for the people-watching, 

excellent sandwiches (like a Cuban with grainy 

mustard on ciabatta) and 30 bottled beers. $$ 

ASIA DE CUBA 

At Mondrian Scottsdale • 7353 E Indian 

School Rd, Scottsdale • 480-308-1131 

www.chinagrillmgt.com 

At this sleek Asian-Cuban fusion restaurant, 

dishes like honey-rhum glazed pork roast with 

plantains and bok choy are served family-style, 

offering an opportunity to try a few things. $$$$ 

GO PARTY 

FIDDLER’S DREAM COFFEEHOUSE 

1702 E Glendale Ave • 602-997-9795 

www.fi ddlersdream.org 

For an unusual yet fun evening, check out the 

live music at this alcohol-free coffeehouse on 

Quaker meeting property. You can even take 

the stage yourself at the end of most shows. 

STONE ROSE 

At Fairmont Scottsdale 

7575 E Princess Dr, Scottsdale • 480-419-3190 

www.fairmont.com 

This ultra-luxe bar and lounge evokes a classic 

’50s beach club, with fi re pits and raised 

walkways over water. 


SEDONA ARTS FESTIVAL 

120 miles north of Phoenix 

At Sedona Red Rock High School • 995 Upper 

Red Rock Loop Rd, Sedona • 928-204-9456 

www.sedonaartsfestival.org 

Join 150 of the country’s fi nest artists and 

craftspeople for a two-day event that mixes live 

entertainment, food and art in the beautiful 

setting of Sedona’s red rocks. Oct. 10-11. 

FUN FACT! 

Phoenix is the nation’s largest state capital (as 

measured by population within city limits). 


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Pittsburgh 

PENNSYLVANIA 

— Andy Mulkerin 

GO SHOP 

MARGARET’S FINE IMPORTS 

5872 Forbes Ave • 412-422-1606 

www.margaretsfi neimports.com 

Although primarily a coffee and tea store, 

Margaret’s is ultimately a purveyor of the fi ner 

things in life: imported chocolates, European 

skin creams and chef-quality kitchen gear. 

O’BANNON ORIENTAL CARPETS 

3803 Butler St • 412-621-0700 

www.obannonrugs.com 

Formerly of Squirrel Hill, O’Bannon moved to 

the arty Lawrenceville neighborhood to be 

near kindred spirits (like galleries, antique 

stores and boutiques). The proprietors look at 

their handmade products as art, not just rugs. 

THE EAST END FOOD CO-OP 

7516 Meade St • 412-242-3598 

www.eastendfood.coop 

Around since 1977, the EEFC is the 

grand dame of the natural food scene in 

Pittsburgh, featuring a great selection of 

organic produce, plus reading materials for a 

healthy life. Stop by the award-winning café 

and juice bar for a bite, including hot entreés 

and vegan options. 

GO SEE 

AUGUST WILSON CENTER FOR AFRICAN 

AMERICAN CULTURE 

980 Liberty Ave • 412-258-2700 

www.augustwilsoncenter.org 

This new space, named for the famed 

Pittsburgh playwright, hosts music, dance 

and theater events, as well as science and 

business exhibits devoted to the history and 

culture of African-Americans. 

KENNYWOOD PHANTOM 

FRIGHT NIGHTS 

4800 Kennywood Blvd • 412-461-0500 

www.kennywood.com 

Although this treasured local amusement 

park shuts down for the season after Labor 

Day, it re-opens in October for Phantom Fright 

Nights, a haunted house-themed event named 

after the park’s signature roller coaster, the 

Phantom’s Revenge. Weekends Oct. 2-31. 

THE MARIDON MUSEUM 

322 McKean St, Butler • 724-282-0123 

www.maridon.org 

North of the city in the town of Butler, this 

treasure trove of Asian art features four 

galleries-worth of jade sculpture, artifacts 

from the lives of Chinese scholars and, 

strangely, German Meissen porcelain. 


GO EAT 

BLUE GROTTO PIZZA 

1610 E Carson St • 412-904-3277 

www.bluegrottopizza.com 

This shop is gaining the upper hand in the city’s 

battle for pizza supremacy with pies like the 

Neapolitan, with roasted red peppers, mushrooms 

and ground sausage. It’s little wonder: 

Head chef Gino Girasole came from the noted 

local Italian restaurant Girasole. $ 

THAI PLACE RESTAURANT 

5528 Walnut St • 412-687-8586 

www.thaiplacepgh.com 

This Shadyside location is the fl agship of a 

local chain of Thai restaurants. Vegetarian 

options are plentiful—give the Thai-style 

General Tso’s tofu a try. $$ 

PALATE BISTRO 

212 Sixth St • 412-434-1422 

www.palatebistro.com 

This traditional bistro has established itself as 

one of the city’s fi nest spots for French cuisine. 

Seafood and lovingly prepared prime cuts of 

beef dominate the menu. $$$$ 

GO PARTY 

BITES AND BREWS 

5750 Ellsworth Ave • 412-361-4425 

www.b2restaurants.com/bitesandbrews 

A popular hangout in the Shadyside 

neighborhood, this brewpub offers a 

comprehensive selection of imports and 

microbrews and tasty eats. 

REX THEATRE 

1602 E Carson St • 412-381-6811 

www.rextheatre.com 

This historic movie theater-turned-music venue 

hosts local and touring rock and alternative 

bands. It also periodically shows movies and 

sporting events on the big screen. 


SCHRAMM’S FARMS & ORCHARDS 

25 miles east of Pittsburgh 

1002 Blank Rd, Jeanette • 724-744-7320 

www.schrammfarms.com 

This food producer hosts a farmers market 

and bakery year-round, but in the fall it really 

shines: Kids’ activities and hayrides are available 

in addition to a pumpkin patch. 

FUN FACT! 

Stephen Collins Foster, who wrote “Oh! 

Susanna,” grew up in Pittsburgh. 

Portland 

MAINE 

— Linda Fullerton 

GO SHOP 

AGATHA & LOUISE 

399 Fore St • 207-879-7297 

www.agathaandlouise.com 

This Old Port gift shop sells high-end 

accessories for pampered pooches, like 

customized dog collars and nautical fl ag coats. 

There also are fun items for owners, including 

dog-themed jewelry and handmade pillows. 

GO SEE 

“CHARLES DUBACK: COMING 

TO MAINE” 

At the Portland Museum of Art 

7 Congress Square • 207-775-6148 

www.portlandmuseumofart.org 

This special exhibition of New York artist 

Charles DuBack’s paintings and collages 

features nearly two-dozen works infl uenced by 

his visit to Maine in the 1950s. Begins Oct. 10. 

GO EAT 

HI BOMBAY 

1 Pleasant St • 207-772-1393 

www.hibombay.com 

Celebrating 20 years in 2009, Maine’s top 

Indian restaurant serves a Far East version 

of comfort food. Go for spicy chutneys and 

dishes full of fresh, locally grown vegetables. 

The garlic onion kulcha—a fi lled unleavened 

bread—is a hit. $ 

GO PARTY 

BRIAN BORÚ 

57 Center St • 207-780-1506 

www.brianboruportland.com 

Offering Guinness on tap, live music and a 

welcoming crowd of regulars, this traditional 

Irish pub is a great place to meet new friends 

or hear musicians play Irish-themed music. 


FREEPORT, ME 

17 miles northeast of Portland 

www.freeportmaine.com 

This quaint New England town is a major 

retail hub, with around 200 shops and L.L. 

Bean’s fl agship store. Wolfe’s Neck State Park, 

a prime picnic spot, is just a short drive from 

the downtown shopping area. 

FUN FACT! 

Bangor, ME, is home to bestselling horror 

novelist Stephen King, whose Gothic-style 

residence is a popular tourist destination. 

Because vacations can really fly by... 

start where you always wanted to be. 

Start your visit to Maine the right way, 

by flying into the Portland International Jetport — 

and start enjoying Vacationland that much sooner.

Raleigh/Durham 


GO SHOP 

THE CLOCK DEPOT 

3750 Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham 

919-402-8714 

www.theclockdepot.com 

If you need a place to pass the time while 

the others in your group look for antiques, 

visit this family-operated shop that stocks 

grandfather clocks, cuckoo clocks, atomic 

clocks and more. 

CUTE BUTTONS GIFT AND 

PAPER BOUTIQUE 

312 W Chatham St, Cary • 919-462-9618 

www.shopcutebuttons.com 

Colorful paper products, housewares and bath 

products have locals fl ocking to this highenergy 

store. Adorable weekender bags by 

Jane Marvel are also available. 

HARRY’S MARKET 

AT WHITECROSS 

3300 NC 54 W, White Cross • 919-932-7025 

www.harrysmarketatwhitecross.com 

Locally produced organic foods and handmade 

crafts line the shelves of this country store 

west of Carrboro. Every weekend, it hosts an 

open market for local vendors, with food from 

local barbecue purveyor Q Shack. 

GO SEE 

COLONIAL LIVING WEEK 

AT ALAMANCE BATTLEGROUND 

5803 S NC Hwy 62, Burlington 

336-227-4785 

www.alamancebattleground. 

nchistoricsites.org 

Tour this state historic site where a pivotal 

battle was waged in 1771’s War of the 

Regulation. Costumed interpreters will 

demonstrate period skills. Oct. 12-16. 

NC STATE FAIR 

At NC State Fairgrounds 

1025 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raleigh • 919-821-7400 

www.ncstatefair.org 

This state fair is infused with a folksy Southern 

style—from the live music to the collection of 

antique farm equipment. It also has traditional 

thrills, like spinning rides, fried desserts and 

livestock competitions. Oct. 15-25. 

NOAH’S LANDING 

1489 Live Oak Rd, Coats • 910-897-6624 

www.noahslanding2x2.com 

Pet a porcupine, dote on a deer or look at a 

llama during a tour of this children’s zoo just 

outside Raleigh. Knowledgeable guides share 

facts and stories about each animal. 

GO EAT 

ALLEN & SON PIT-COOKED BAR-B-Q 

6203 Millhouse Rd, Chapel Hill • 919-942-7576 

North Carolina is famous for its barbecue, 

and you’ll fi nd some of the best in town by 

following the hickory smoke to this hole-inthe-wall. 

$ 

BLUE CORN CAFÉ 

716 Ninth St, Durham • 919-286-9600 

www.bluecorn-tosca.com 

People from around the Triangle head to this 

Durham eatery for expertly prepared Latin- 

American cuisine. Vegan and vegetarian dishes 

(green enchiladas, plantains with mangobanana 

dipping sauce) are outstanding. $$ 

COQUETTE 

4351-119 The Circle at North Hills, Raleigh 

919-789-0606 

www.coquetteraleigh.com 

Who says you can’t fi nd good French food in 

the South? This traditional brasserie serves 

artisan cheeses, escargot and an excellent 

croque monsieur. $$$$ 

GO PARTY 

EAST END MARTINI BAR 

201 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill • 919-929-0024 

Despite being on the most collegiate of streets, 

this combination martini, dive and dance 

lounge attracts partiers in their late 20s and 

early 30s. If you’re in the market for a cute med 

student, you’re in the right place. 

ON THE SNAP BILLIARDS 

AND SPORTS BAR 

2221 N Grassland Dr, Fuquay-Varina 

919-557-9060 

www.onthesnapbilliards.com 

Those in the know chalk their cues at this 

pool hall southwest of Raleigh that boasts 

nightly drink specials and a pro shop. Pick up 

some tips at the American Pool Association 

Tournament, Sept. 25-28. 


WILKES COUNTY 

164 miles northwest of Raleigh 

www.explorewilkes.com 

This home of the Blue Ridge Mountains offers 

hiking trails through deciduous forests, muscadine 

wineries and folk art galleries. 

FUN FACT! 

Folk hero Daniel Boone built two cabins in 

Wilkes County in the 1760s. 

Richmond 

VIRGINIA 

— Margot Carmichael Lester — Christina Couch 

GO SHOP 

BUMBLETEES 

In The Shops at 5807 

5807 Patterson Ave • 804-288-5807 

www.bumbletees.com 

This quaint Richmond boutique offers 

appliquéd, well-made T-shirts for children and 

adults. The adorable decorations include kites, 

stars and fl owers. 

SHORT PUMP TOWN CENTER 

11800 W Broad St • 804-364-9500 

www.shortpumpmall.com 

Richmond’s shopping epicenter, this 

outdoor mall boasts brand-name stores like 

Abercrombie and the Apple Store as well as 

smaller art, furniture and clothing shops. A 

Short Pump Express train for children runs 

throughout the facility. 

VELOCITY COMICS 

904 W Broad St • 804-225-7323 

www.velocitycomics.com 

This comicbook shop stocks books ranging 

from traditional superhero stories to graphic 

novels and zines. And if you have something 

specifi c in mind, the comic connoisseurs who 

own and operate the shop will help you track 

down little-known and out-of-print material. 

GO SEE 

CHASEN GALLERIES 

3554 W Cary St • 800-524-2736 

www.chasengalleries.com 

This hybrid gallery and art store specializes in 

paintings, sculptures and glassworks by both 

local and nationally recognized artists. Works, 

like glass and metal sculptures by Brian 

Russell, are highly collectable. 

LA BOHÈME 

At The Carpenter Theatre 

600 E Grace St • 804-644-8168 

www.vaopera.org 

Puccini’s masterpiece, as performed by The 

Virginia Opera, brings Christmas in Paris to 

the American South. Find out whether love can 

endure poverty, time and even death. 

Oct. 23-25. 

RAVENCHASE ADVENTURES 

3126 W Cary St • 888-702-9039 

www.ravenchase.com 

Unravel your way through the historic streets 

of Richmond on this mystery/treasure hunt. 

Ravenchase provides patrons with a series of 

clues and codes they must unlock by touring 

around the city. The fi rst to fi nish gets a prize 

and lifetime bragging rights. 



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VIRGINIA 

GO EAT 

CAFÉ CATURRA 

5811 Grove Ave • 804-285-0690 

www.cafecaturra.com 

Part wine bar, part coffee shop, this friendly 

bistro specializes in house-ground coffee 

(the earthy, Sumatra Mandheling is a crowdpleaser), 

but its panini, soups and salads are 

equally delicious. $ 

AZIZA’S ON MAIN 

2110 E Main St • 804-344-1523 

The only thing that’s fancy at this Lebanese 

café is the food. The house-made hummus and 

quiches are notable, and the shrimp and crab 

griddlecake has won the praise of many food 

critics. $$ 

ISTANBUL MEDITERRANEAN AND 

TURKISH CUISINE 

8905 Patterson Ave • 804-741-5761 

www.istanbulrichmond.com 

Highlights at this Turkish joint include baba 

ghanoush, baklava and sigara borek (phyllo 

rolls fi lled with feta cheese). Come with a 

hearty appetite: The portions are large. $$ 

GO PARTY 

DELUX 

2229 W Main St • 804-353-2424 

www.deluxrichmond.com 

This pulse-pumping restaurant and club 

boasts a robust martini and mojito menu as 

well as great dance, hip-hop and rock DJs who 

spin for a dressed-to-impress clientele. 

STAR-LITE DINING AND LOUNGE 

2600 W Main St • 804-254-2667 

www.starlitediningandlounge.com 

A diner by day, Star-Lite moonlights as one of 

the most down-to-earth bars in town. There’s 

no dress code, drinks are reasonably priced, 

and the staff is super friendly. 


NATURAL BRIDGE 

150 miles west of Richmond • 15 Appledore 

Ln, Natural Bridge • 800-533-1410 

www.naturalbridgeva.com 

Once owned by Thomas Jefferson, this 

20-story rock formation looks like—you 

guessed it—a bridge, and is inscribed with the 

initials of George Washington himself. 

FUN FACT! 

Richmond was a primary fi lming location for 

the popular HBO miniseries “John Adams.” 

Rochester 

NEW YORK 

GO SHOP 

LILLIPUT DOLLHOUSES & MINIATURES 

7 East Ave, Fairport • 585-377-8540 

www.lilliputdollhouses.com 

The fairy-sized furnishings in this adorable 

shop include upholstered sofas, bathroom 

vanities, lamps wired for electricity and 

dressers with working drawers. Pick up a kit to 

build an elaborate dollhouse, or commission 

one from craftsman Tom Leone. 

GO SEE 

MT. HOPE CEMETERY 

791 Mt. Hope Ave • 585-461-3494 

www.fomh.org 

Luminaries Susan B. Anthony and Frederick 

Douglass were interred at this Victorian burial 

ground, but the picturesque old section is 

also a calming place for a stroll. Themed 

weekend walking tours take place throughout 

the month. 

GO EAT 

ROCCO 

165 Monroe Ave • 585-454-3510 

www.roccorochester.com 

Visit this trattoria for super authentic Italian 

fare, including uncut Neapolitan-style pizzas 

and lots of pasta with shellfi sh. Traditional 

antipasti and cannoli are also very popular. $$ 

GO PARTY 

SOLERA WINE BAR 

647 South Ave • 585-232-3070 

www.solerawinebar.com 

For a sophisticated evening in the up-andcoming 

South Wedge neighborhood, sample 

wines by candlelight at this bar. Meat and 

cheese boards, and even an olive oil tasting, 

complement a thorough selection of wines. 


CAYUGA WINE TRAIL 

50 miles east of Rochester 

www.cayugawinetrail.com 

The 16 wineries stretched along Cayuga Lake 

between Seneca Falls and Ithaca include one 

featuring fruit wines (Montezuma), one that 

distills gin from its grapes (Six Mile Creek) and 

one with a lakeside bistro (Sheldrake Point). 

FUN FACT! 

If you’re looking at this 

banner so are your clients 

To advertise in call our 

sales team at 888-864-1732 


Celebrated daredevil Sam Patch survived two 

jumps over Niagara Falls, but died attempting 

the Genessee River’s High Falls in 1829. 

St. Louis 

MISSOURI 

— Elizabeth Forbes — Kevin Mitchell 

GO SHOP 

ALBARRÉ JEWELRY 

9711 Clayton Rd • 314-997-1707 

www.albarre.com 

This popular accessory store has been 

outfi tting the blingiest of St. Louisans since 

1976. It carries an extensive selection of 

gemstones set in 14- and 18-karat gold and 

platinum, and will even make custom jewelry. 

TANTRUM 

6635 Delmar Blvd • 314-783-0527 

www.tantrumstl.com 

The owners of this shop source trendy yet 

affordable pieces from the hottest markets 

in Los Angeles. Look for cropped blazers, 

headscarves and other looks from the world’s 

most admired designers. 

VINTAGE VINYL 

6610 Delmar Blvd • 314-721-4096 

www.vintagevinyl.com 

Yes, locally owned, independent record stores 

still exist—and of those remaining, this is 

surely one of the best. Browse 7,000 square 

feet of albums, from rock and reggae to 

Zydeco and new age. 

GO SEE 

ANHEUSER-BUSCH CONSUMER 

HOSPITALITY CENTER 

12th & Lynch sts • 314-577-2626 

www.budweisertours.com 

Visit the St. Louis home of the epic beer 

producer to see gargantuan Clydesdales, 

a lager cellar and one of the company’s 

packaging facilities. Guests older than 21 can 

try the beer in the hospitality room. 

LIVE AND LOCAL 

At Six Flags St. Louis 

4900 Six Flags Rd, Eureka • 636-938-4800 

www.sixfl ags.com/stlouis 

This is the fi nal month to catch this battle-ofthe-bands-style 

concert series. Take a break 

from brain-rattling rollercoasters and settle in 

to hear groups like Bionic Monks, Permacrush 

and Captain Pluto. 

MILDRED LANE KEMPER ART MUSEUM 

At Washington University 

1 Brookings Dr • 314-935-4523 

www.wuga.wustl.edu 

Located on the campus of Washington 

University, this gallery features an exquisite 

collection of American and European 

paintings, sculptures and prints. Picasso, 

Ernst and Pollock are just a few of the famed 

artists represented.

GO EAT 

TED DREWES FROZEN CUSTARD 

6726 Chippewa Ave • 314-481-2652 

www.teddrewes.com 

There’s nothing classy about this beloved St. 

Louis frozen custard institution. There aren’t 

any tables or chairs, but after one taste, you 

won’t mind eating it standing by the car. $ 

HIGHWAY 61 ROADHOUSE 

AND KITCHEN 

34 S Old Orchard Ave • 314-968-0061 

www.hwy61roadhouse.com 

If you’re looking for an authentic bayou 

experience, this is the place. Live music 

complements classics like Louisiana-style 

barbecue shrimp and spicy Creole pasta. $$ 

FRANCO 

1535 S Eighth St • 314-436-2500 

www.eatatfranco.com 

Bring a client or your spouse to this elegant 

French restaurant near Soulard Market. Dishes 

like country-fried frog legs and wood-grilled 

bistro steak are sure to impress. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

MCGURK’S 

1200 Russell Blvd • 314-776-8309 

www.mcgurks.com 

St. Louis has so many Irish bars—but this one, 

added to Esquire’s Best Bars in America list in 

2007, is a beautiful indoor/outdoor pub with 

live music, a full menu and a waterfall. 

ATOMIC COWBOY 

4140 Manchester Rd • 314-775-0775 

www.atomic-cowboy.com 

Atomic Cowboy claims to be a “Mexican 

nuclear night spot,” and who’s to argue 

(because really, who knows what that means)? 

Regardless, it’s worth a visit for great drink 

specials and late hours (open until 3am). 


MOUNT PLEASANT WINERY 

55 miles west of St. Louis 

5634 High St, Augusta • 636-482-9463 

www.mountpleasant.com 

Believe it or not, the fi rst designated wine 

district in the US was not California, but 

Augusta, MO. Visit this 150 year-old winery to 

tour the cellars and taste a bit of history. 

FUN FACT! 

Missouri has a state fossil, called the crinoid, 

which is formed from prehistoric sea lilies. 

San Antonio 

TEXAS 

Shopping, Dining, History, Art. 

A perfect getaway. 

— Erin Eggers 

GO SHOP 

MELISSA GUERRA TIENDA DE COCINA 

200 E Grayson St, Ste 122 • 210-293-3983 

www.melissaguerra.com 

If you just can’t get enough of San Antonio’s 

Tex-Mex cuisine, buy a tamale kit and some 

rich chocolates to take home at this colorful 

Mexican market, which also sells authentic 

molcajetes (stone mortar and pestle sets). 

RUN WILD SPORTS 

300 E Grayson St, Ste 101 • 210-223-9453 

www.runwildsportssa.com 

A lot of locals run along the River Walk, and 

many of them get their gear from this shop. 

The family that owns the store can fi t any foot 

and has a wealth of information about local 

jogging trails. 

UNIVERSITY CO-OP 

255 E Basse Rd #528 • 210-824-3293 

www.universitycoop.com 

University of Texas fans will love the plethora 

of prideful products in this very orange store. 

There’s something for UT fans of every age— 

from longhorn-embroidered luggage to orange 

and white diaper cakes. 

GO SEE 

COFFINS ON PARADE 

At San Antonio River Walk • 210-227-4262 

www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com 

Join crowds of witches and superheroes to 

watch ghoulishly decorated coffi ns fl oating 

down the San Antonio River on barges. After 

the eerie night parade ends and the little ones 

go to bed, Dicks Last Resort hosts an afterparty 

for adults. Oct. 31. 

INTERNATIONAL 

ACCORDION FESTIVAL 

S Alamo St at E Nueva St • 210-865-8578 

www.internationalaccordionfestival.org 

Festivalgoers gather here to enjoy everything 

from zydeco to Czech polka. Dance, mingle 

with the artists or just enjoy the food in 

downtown’s historic La Villita district. If you 

brought your own accordion, you can even 

play at an open-mic session. Oct. 9-11. 

SAN ANTONIO CENTRAL LIBRARY 

600 Soledad St • 210-207-2500 

www.mysapl.org 

Known locally as the “red enchilada” for 

its striking color, the Central Library is an 

impressive piece of architecture as well as a 

cutting-edge community gathering place. Art 

exhibitions, a café and movie nights make it 

well worth a visit. 

CONTACT US FOR YOUR FREE VISITORS GUIDE 

1-866-382-9601 | www.historicstcharles.com 

GO EAT 

ALAMO PIZZA 

3938 S Zarzamora St • 210-932-2500 

www.alamopizza.net 

The Texas-sized pizza can easily feed most 

families. Get the one topped with enchilada 

fi xings (grilled chicken, enchilada sauce, 

mozzarella and pico de gallo). $ 

LA MARGINAL 

2447 Nacogdoches Rd • 210-804-2242 

www.lamarginal.com 

Get a taste of Old San Juan with the fried green 

plantain sandwich, made with roast pork and 

grilled ham, and a side of arroz con gandules 

(rice and roast pork) at this Puerto Rican-style 

bistro. $$ 

MAGNOLIA PANCAKE HAUS 

606 Embassy Oak, Ste 100 • 210-496-0828 

www.magnoliapancakehaus.com 

Rated “Best Breakfast” in San Antonio by 

AOL and CitySearch year after year, this 

establishment offers the most mouthwatering 

German apple pancakes around. $$ 

GO PARTY 

DUO ROCK LOUNGE 

523 Med Ct • 210-592-1729 

www.duolounge.com 

Known equally for rock ‘n’ roll and fl air 

bartending, this bar is popular with locals and 

visitors alike. A DJ keeps the crowd moving 

downstairs on the weekends. 

OLMOS BHARMACY 

3902 McCullough Ave • 210-822-1188 

www.olmosbharmacy.com 

This former pharmacy is one of the city’s top 

retro hangouts, complete with milkshakes 

from the counter (but these ones are made out 

of Guinness). 


COWBOY CAPITAL OF THE WORLD 

50 miles northwest of San Antonio 

Bandera, TX • 800-364-3833 

www.banderacowboycapital.com 

Friendly wranglers here wait to lead visitors 

on horseback through Texas’ gorgeous Hill 

Country. Also visit the Frontier Times Museum, 

the rodeo and one of several local honky-tonks. 

FUN FACT! 

San Antonio is home to four major military 

installations, including Fort Sam Houston, the 

“birthplace of military aviation.” 


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San Diego 

CALIFORNIA 

— Wendy Lemlin 

GO SHOP 

ART EXPRESSIONS GALLERY 

2645 Financial Ct, Ste C • 858-270-7577 

www.artexpressionsgallery.com 

This off-the-beaten-path gallery is worth 

seeking out for its extensive selection of 

original art in a variety of media. It focuses 

on paintings and fi ne art photographs by 

emerging American artists. 

GO SEE 

“BODY WORLDS” 

At San Diego Natural History Museum 

1788 El Prado, Balboa Park • 619-232-3821 

www.sdnhm.org 

This exhibition of real, “plastinated” human 

bodies invites visitors to take an in-depth look 

at muscles, bones and organs. Surveys have 

shown that visitors actually made healthy lifestyle 

changes as a result of seeing the exhibit. 

GO EAT 

DECANTER WINE LOUNGE 

& RESTAURANT 

18021 Calle Ambiente, Rancho Santa Fe 

858-756-9333 

www.decanterwinelounge.com 

This wine bar offers nearly 200 wines by the 

glass and almost 1,000 by the bottle, paired 

with an often-changing menu of substantial 

plates featuring local produce. Start with the 

caviar appetizer (with sieved eggs and pickled 

onion) and a glass of Alban Vineyards 2005 

viognier. $$$$ 

GO PARTY 

SWAY LOUNGE 

At the Keating Hotel • 432 F St • 619-814-5700 

www.thekeating.com 

In the sleek Keating Hotel in San Diego’s 

trendy Gaslamp District, this new lounge is the 

hottest of late-night hotspots. Follow the music 

and head down the black stairs to fi nd it. 


TIJUANA, MX 

15 miles south of San Diego 

Go beyond Avenida Revolución to fi nd the heart 

of this vibrant city. World-class restaurants and 

an impressive cultural center may change the 

way you think about TJ. Passport required. 

FUN FACT! 

L. Frank Baum wrote parts of the Wizard of Oz 

series while visiting San Diego. 


San Francisco 

CALIFORNIA 

— Josh Krist 

GO SHOP 

ISOTOPE COMICS 

326 Fell St • 415-621-6543 

www.isotopecomics.com 

This cavernous Hayes Valley space is a comic 

mecca, with an atmosphere that encourages 

browsing. It’s the perfect place to camp while 

others in your group hit nearby boutiques. 

P KOK 

791 Haight St • 415-861-7565 

This Lower Haight shop houses a hoard of 

funky fashion accessories, basics and jewelry 

for the bohemian set. Shoppers can spend 

hours mixing and matching all the bright and 

pretty things. 

VILLAINS 

1672 Haight St • 415- 626-5939 

www.villainssf.com 

One side of this store is dedicated to shoes, 

and the other is full of comfy, cool clothing 

from independent designers. Check out the 

sale rack in the back for very hip bargains. 

GO SEE 

ALCATRAZ ISLAND 

415-561-4900 

www.nps.gov/alcatraz 

Come to one of the spookiest national parks in 

the country to see where the worst criminals 

whiled away their days on The Rock. The audio 

tour—with the real voices of former guards and 

atmosphere-enhancing coughs and clanging 

doors—makes the experience even creepier. 

CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 

55 Music Concourse Dr, Golden Gate Park 

415-379-8000 

www.calacademy.org 

The clear walls of this science center show 

colorful fi sh swimming next to a reef, and 

tropical birds fl itting through the top of a fourstory 

rainforest. End your visit with a trip up 

to the grassy living roof, which cools the 

building naturally. 

COIT TOWER 

1 Telegraph Hill Blvd • 415-362-0808 

This classic tower at the top of Telegraph Hill 

may look like a fi re-hose nozzle, but it offers 

an amazing view, plus Depression-era murals 

that glorify the hard work of Americans inside. 

GO EAT 

NAAN ’N CHUTNEY 

525 Haight St • 415-255-1625 

The portions are generous and the prices are 

low at this Indian-Pakistani joint. Traditional 

samosas and chicken tikka masala excel, but 

beware: Some dishes may be too spicy for 

delicate palates. $ 

CAFÉ FLORE 

2298 Market St • 415-621-8579 

www.cafefl ore.com 

Fish tacos and crispy roasted chicken are the 

standout dishes at this fabulous indooroutdoor 

café in the heart of the Castro. Come 

early on Halloween if you want a street-side 

seat for costume watching. $$ 

ZIRYAB 

528 Divisadero St • 415-522-0800 

www.ziryabgrill.com 

The food at this Lebanese café owes its unique 

fl avor to just a tiny bit of French infl uence. Try 

the French Valbreso feta cheese or indulge in 

some of the best hummus and grape leaves 

this side of the Mediterranean. $$ 

GO PARTY 

CLOCK BAR 

At the Westin St. Francis 

335 Powell St • 415-397-9222 

www.westinstfrancis.com 

This dark bar sits in the lobby of the historyladen 

Westin St. Francis. Slip in for a sip 

of a potent potable, like the Sage Advice 

(Rittenhouse rye, Averna amaro and black tea 

honey syrup). 

MORAC RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE 

3122 16th St • 415-553-8966 

This lounge looks like a sultan’s palace— 

plush, dark and lit by steel lamps. It offers 

killer cocktails (try the cucumber-lemon, 

with vodka and muddled cucumbers), 

snacks and plenty of space to share a 

hookah with friends. 


MARIN COUNTY 

36 miles northwest of San Francisco 

www.visitmarin.org 

September is the best time to experience 

Marin County’s golden bounty. Tour local 

vineyards to sample the area’s bounty, visit 

Point Reyes Seashore and grab an amazing 

meal in a picturesque wine town. 

FUN FACT! 

The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill, a 

documentary released this spring, chronicles 

a man’s friendship with the birds that live near 

Coit Tower. 

©2009 Anheuser-Busch, Inc. Bud Light® Lime Flavored Beer, St. Louis, MO

San Juan 

PUERTO RICO 

GO SHOP 

THE BUTTERFLY PEOPLE 

257 Calle de la Cruz, Old San Juan 

787-723-2432 

www.butterfl ypeople.com 

This retail art gallery dedicated exclusively to 

tropical butterfl ies sells a variety of species 

artistically arranged and encased in acrylic 

and Lucite boxes. The result is a beautiful, if 

unusual, decoration or gift. 

CONCALMA 

207 Calle San Francisco, Old San Juan 

787-729-0800 

www.concalmalinea.com 

Every selection from this shop’s extensive 

collection of purses, handbags, carry-on bags 

and totes is designed and created by a local 

women’s art collaborative. The brightly colored 

bags are particularly useful when toting 

supplies to the beach. 

VERO VERO SHOETIQUE 

1050 Ashford Ave • 787-725-2332 

Right in the middle of Condado’s new 

luxury shopping district, this very upscale 

shoe boutique shows off some of the most 

trendsetting ladies’ footwear around. It’s a 

must-stop for shoe lovers, even if your budget 

will only let you browse. 

GO SEE 

CASA BACARDI 

VISITOR CENTER 

Rd 165 Km 2.6, Cataño • 787-725-2332 

www.casabacardi.org 

This leading rum producer offers interactive 

tours that give visitors an entertaining and informative 

peek into the history and production 

of rum. The tour includes two drink tickets. 

LA PRINCESA PROMENADE 

Old San Juan • 787-721-2400 

This shady walkway that follows the western 

walls of the ancient capital city makes for a 

charming stroll past vine-covered gardens, 

historical sculptures and piragua (Puerto 

Rican fruit ice) kiosks. The walkway ends at a 

dramatic fountain in front of San Juan Bay. 

MUSEO DE ARTE 

DE PUERTO RICO 

299 Ave De Diego, Santurce • 787-977-6277 

www.mapr.org 

This world-class museum houses the works 

of some of Puerto Rico’s most talented artists 

from the last 300 years, plus rotating exhibits 

of international art, a 400-seat theater, 

restaurant and charming sculpture garden. 

GO EAT 

VIA APPIA WINE BAR 

1350 Ashford Ave, Condado • 787-725-8711 

A recent expansion may have turned this 

former pizza joint into a fancy wine bar, but 

its consistently delicious pizza and cheerful 

ambience haven’t changed a bit. It remains a 

favorite for its scenic sidewalk seating. $$ 

BANGKOK & BOMBAY 

58 Caribe St, Condado • 787-721-1470 

As the name suggests, Indian and Thai 

cuisines collide at this restaurant—with 

delicious results. Fans of spicy food will go 

wild for the fusion curries. $$$ 

KOCO 

At El San Juan Hotel & Casino 

1660 Isla Verde Ave, Carolina • 787-791-7078 

www.oofrestaurants.com 

Hip modern twists on classic Caribbean 

recipes (like conch empanadillas with truffl e 

sour cream) have already put this chic 

restaurant on foodies’ A-lists. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

THE LOBBY LOUNGE 

At San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino 

1309 Ashford Ave, Condado • 787-722-7000 

www.marriotthotels.com 

If you are looking to learn some new meringue 

moves or put a little sizzle in your salsa, this is 

a good place to go. There is live entertainment 

and the party goes on until the wee hours. 

NUYORICAN CAFÉ 

312 Calle San Francisco, Old San Juan 

787-977-1276 

www.nuyoricancafepr.com 

People from all walks of life rub shoulders at 

this bohemian nightspot. It hosts eclectic live 

events, from performances of Latin music to 

poetry readings. 


PUERTO MOSQUITO 

66 miles southeast of San Juan • Vieques Island 

www.biobay.com 

At night, microscopic animals in the water 

around Vieques Island briefl y emit a blue-green 

light when disturbed. Visit when the moon is 

full or waning to make the best “glow angels.” 

FUN FACT! 

Coconut palms are not native to Puerto Rico. 

The Spanish brought them over from the 

Canary Islands. 

Sarasota/Bradenton 

FLORIDA 

— Joanne Curcio Quiñones — Brian Ries 

GO SHOP 

AWESOME ORCHIDS 

1501 Laurel St • 941-365-3500 

www.awesomeorchids.net 

This exotic fl ower emporium started as a 

booth in Sarasota’s downtown farmers market. 

Now, this shop in historic Burns Square sells 

gorgeous plants and educates buyers about 

the fi ner points of orchid care. 

CUBBY HOLE 

2031 Bahia Vista St • 941-953-6200 

www.cubbyholeusa.com 

This exporter ships half a million pounds of 

remaindered clothing overseas every year, 

but reserves the best for its shop in Sarasota, 

where you’ll fi nd luxe designer apparel at rockbottom 

prices (a real $1,300 Louis Vuitton 

purse recently sold for $175). 

RED BARN FLEA MARKET 

1707 First St E, Bradenton • 941-747-3794 

www.redbarnfl eamarket.com 

Everything old your heart desires—from highend 

jewelry to tacky garage sale wares—is in 

one giant barn at this antiques market. Spend 

hours perusing the vendors, and make sure to 

grab lunch at Maria’s taco stand. 

GO SEE 

MANATEE RIVER BOAT TOURS 

4715 Seventh St Ct E, Ellenton • 941-721-4230 

www.manateeriverboattours.com 

Want to tour Florida’s inland waterways 

without the fuss of renting a boat? This service 

will do the work for you. One- and two-hour 

cruises take riders down the Manatee River, 

past mangrove forests and natural wetlands. 

MARIE SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENS 

811 S Palm Ave • 941-366-5731 

www.selby.org 

Selby is a beautiful spot, with more than 

20,000 plants and one of the largest 

collections of living orchids in the world. 

There’s plenty for kids to enjoy, too, including 

an indoor rainforest and a (safe) poison dart 

frog collection. 

NIGHT OF FISH, FUN AND FRIGHT 

At Mote Aquarium 

1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy • 941-388-4441 

www.mote.org 

Stick around for creepy after-hours fun when 

this popular aquarium stays open late to 

celebrate Halloween. Visit the shipwreckthemed 

haunted house, search for shark teeth 

in coffi n creek and watch underwater pumpkin 

carving in the shark tank. Oct. 23. 



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FLORIDA 

GO EAT 

BAVARIAN BREAD 

5900 S Tamiami Tr • 941-926-2692 

Visit European-born-and-trained Nikolaus 

Bergbauer’s aromatic shop to try the 

deliciously moist cinnamon-raisin loaf.$ 

WHITEBERRY 

1473 Main St • 941-366-5050 

www.whiteberryusa.com 

Satisfy your craving for a frosty treat without 

blowing your diet at this tart, all-natural fro-yo 

shop. Feel free to amp up the sugar quotient 

with the array of toppings (including mango 

and Fruity Pebbles). $ 

OPHELIA’S 

9105 Midnight Pass Rd, Siesta Key 

941-349-2212 

www.opheliasonthebay.net 

The fare here (coconut and macadamia 

nut-crusted sunfi sh, Kobe beef with fennel) 

is elegant, but the location—overlooking the 

Intracoastal Waterway’s mangrove islands—is 

really the best part. $$$$ 

GO PARTY 

COCK & BULL PUB 

975 Cattlemen Rd • 941-341-9785 

www.the-cock-n-bull.com 

This highly regarded beer bar offers an 

immense selection of brews to enjoy in a 

converted historic celery-packing barn or an 

extensive backyard that also serves as a live 

music venue. 

ESCA RESTAURANT 

1888 Main St • 941-365-3722 

www.escasrq.com 

Although this restaurant serves Italian 

food downstairs, the upstairs is a hotspot 

for eclectic music and dancing. Every night 

features a different style of music, from reggae 

Wednesdays to house and techno Saturdays. 


DINOSAUR WORLD 

60 miles northwest of Sarasota 

5145 Harvey Tew Rd, Plant City • 813-717-9865 

www.dinoworld.net 

This oft-missed theme park is a smash with 

kids, thanks to man-made caves and more than 

150 full-sized statues of Paleolithic beasts. 

FUN FACT! 

Sarasota’s Payne Park was once the winter 

home of the Boston Red Sox. 

Seattle 

WASHINGTON 

GO SHOP 

VELOURIA 

2205 NW Market St • 206-788-0330 

http://shopvelouria.tripod.com 

This boutique and gallery is loaded with clothes 

and accessories from some of Seattle’s coolest 

independent lines, including UNA, Flora and 

Fawn and owner Tes de Luna’s Zuzupop. 

GO SEE 

THE MUSEUM OF FLIGHT 

9404 E Marginal Way S • 206-764-5720 

www.museumoffl ight.org 

In addition to permanent exhibits on 

noted airplanes (like Air Force One and the 

Concorde), Alaskan bush pilots and space 

docking, this fl ight museum is offering 

temporary exhibits about noted sky watchers 

throughout the rest of 2009 in honor of the 

International Year of Astronomy. 

GO EAT 

BOKA 

1010 First Ave • 206-357-9000 

www.bokaseattle.com 

This bistro’s “urban American cuisine” focuses 

on original fl avor combinations and high-end 

presentation. The daily lunch specials are a 

steal, especially the soul-warming Pleasant 

Ridge Reserve grilled cheese on sourdough 

with roasted tomato bisque. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

FEIERABEND 

422 Yale Ave N • 206-340-2528 

www.feierabendseattle.com 

Celebrate Oktoberfest in style at this 

festive German pub. It boasts the largest 

selection of imported German beers on the 

West Coast—18 on tap—as well as hearty 

traditional fare, from pretzels to schnitzels. 


PORT ANGELES, WA 

85 miles northwest of Seattle 

www.portangelesdowntown.com 

Until recently, Port Angeles was best known 

as the gateway to Olympic National Park. Now 

this modest seaside town is drawing Twilight 

fans eager to see where Bella and Edward had 

their fi rst date (Bella Italia). 

FUN FACT! 

There are 46,000 named tiles in the fl oor of 

Seattle’s Pike Place Market. 

NOT JUST ANOTHER PRETTY PLACE. 

CÀ D’ZAN l MUSEUM OF ART l HISTORIC ASOLO THEATER l CIRCUS MUSEUM 

The Ringling’s dazzling, palatial mansion, a tribute to the American Dream. 


5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota 

941.359.5700 WWW.RINGLING.ORG 

Open 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Seven days a week 

Advance Tickets Available 941.358.3180 

Tampa 

FLORIDA 

— Adem Tepedelen — Susan Barnes 

GO SHOP 

GREEN SHIFT MUSIC & COMICS 

5226 N Nebraska Ave • 813-238-4177 

Whether you’re looking for an obscure comic 

book to complete your collection or the latest 

issue of The Amazing Spider-Man, you’ll fi nd 

it at this family-owned business that’s colored 

the Tampa comic scene for 25 years. 

THE SHOPS AT WIREGRASS 

28211 Paseo Dr, Wesley Chapel 

www.theshopsatwiregrass.com 

Take the afternoon and enjoy the balmy 

weather while strolling along the storefronts of 

this outdoor shopping center. 

STOGIE CASTILLO’S 

1600 E Eighth Ave, Ybor City • 813-241-4010 

Come see why Tampa is known as “Cigar City” 

at this shop, where pros hand-roll Central and 

South American tobacco cigars right before 

your eyes. Afterward, pick your favorites from 

the 250-square-foot humidor. 

GO SEE 

GUAVAWEEN 

Downtown Ybor City • 813-242-4828 

www.cc-events.org/gw 

This annual Halloween celebration in “The Big 

Guava” offers family-friendly trick-or-treating 

and live music. At night, the fun gets more 

adult, with bawdy costume contests and a 

parade/bar crawl. Oct. 31. 

“DALÍ: SEEN THROUGH GLASS” 

At the Dalí Museum • 1000 Third St S, 

St. Petersburg • 727-823-3767 

www.salvadordalimuseum.org 

A rarely exhibited collection of 20 pate de verre 

glass sculptures created between 1968 and 

1984 will be on display at the museum this 

fall. The works were created for Daum Cristal, a 

prestigious French glass house. Through Nov. 6. 

GHOST TOUR OF ST. PETERSBURG 

119 Second St N, St. Petersburg 

727-894-4678 

www.ghosttour.net/stpetersburg.html 

This 90-minute, candlelit walking tour of 

downtown will not only reveal stories about 

residents from another dimension, but also 

the area’s history. It’s smart, scary and fun. 

GO EAT 

THE FLORIDIAN 

4424 W Kennedy Blvd • 813-287-6662 

www.fl oridianrestaurant.com 

The made-to-order Cuban sandwich is the pri-

mary draw—it was even named the “Best Cuban 

Sandwich” in Tampa Bay by The St. Petersburg 

Times just a few years after the restaurant 

opened. With a side of black beans and yellow 

rice, it will satisfy even the biggest appetites. $ 

PANÉ RUSTICA BAKERY AND CAFÉ 

3225 S MacDill Ave • 813-902-8828 

www.paneresticabakery.com 

Sandwiches, salads, soups and pizzas are 

made fresh at this bakery and lunch stop. 

Choose from a variety of gelatos for dessert, or 

opt for a triple chocolate pecan bar. $ 

ARMANI’S 

At Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay 

2900 Bayport Dr • 813-207-6800 

www.armanisrestaurant.com 

Traditional Italian fare served at tables with 

dazzling views of Tampa Bay makes Armani’s 

a great location for a special-occasion dinner. 

After several courses, enjoy a cigar and a glass 

of wine with live piano music. $$$$ 

GO PARTY 

DAVE’S AQUA LOUNGE 

10820 Gandy Blvd, St. Petersburg 

727-576-1091 

www.davesongandy.info 

Rumor has it that spirits—and not just the 

liquid variety—hang out at Dave’s Aqua 

Lounge. But even if you don’t see a ghost, live 

music, delicious drinks and hot pizza make 

this a can’t-miss spot. 

STREETCAR CHARLIE’S BAR & GRILL 

1811 N 15th St, Ybor City • 813-242-4828 

www.streetcarcharlies.com 

Skip the traditional dinner-and-a-movie date 

and hit up Streetcar Charlie’s, which offers 

dollar drafts, 50-cent wings and fl icks on a 

132-inch screen on Wednesday nights. 


MANATEE SPRINGS 

135 miles north of Tampa 

www.fl oridastateparks.org/manateesprings 

If you really need to get away from it all, visit 

this all-natural cell phone dead zone, where 

the springs are perfect for kayaking or scuba 

diving, and there are 8 miles of trails that 

meander through swampy pine forests. 

FUN FACT! 

Political activist José Martí, who supported 

Cuban independence from Spain, visited 

Tampa 21 times to fund raise and recruit for 

the Spanish-American War. 

Washington, DC 

DULLES/REAGAN 

— Tony Ware 

GO SHOP 

DADDY AND SON CAMICERIA ITALIANA 

1704 Connecticut Ave NW • 202-462-1324 

www.daddyesonusa.com 

Ensure that your digs are a cut above at this 

Italian shirt emporium, full of slim silhouettes 

in amazing colors. The staff will happily 

recommend a fabric for any price range, along 

with a matching tie. 

DAWN PRICE BABY 

3112 M St NW • 202-333-3939 

www.dawnpricebaby.com 

Outfi t your little one at this chic children’s 

boutique, which carries military-inspired play 

clothes from Virginia’s Alpha Industries, as 

well as industrial-strength strollers. 

GREATER GOODS 

1626 U Street NW • 202-449-6070 

www.greatergoods.com 

This independent business offers everything 

from green cleaners to water-saving hoses. It 

also carries For the Love Of Beauty products, 

made with organic essential oils. 

HEIDELBERG PASTRY SHOPPE 

2150 N Culpeper St, Arlington, VA 

703-527-8394 

www.heidelbergbakery.com 

Celebrate fall with a hearty baked good from 

this authentic German bakery. Many traditional 

styles are available, from pretzels and strudel 

to black forest cake. 

MINT CONDITION DESIGNER 

CONSIGNMENT BOUTIQUE 

114 S Royal St, Alexandria, VA • 703-836-6468 

www.shopmintcondition.com 

You can visit the United States Mint to see 

money being made, or you can spend it on 

mint-condition fashions. This renovated row 

house offers priceless pieces at a discount 

that suits fashionistas on a budget. 

TWIXT 

3222 M St NW • 202-494-9708 

www.shoptwixt.com 

A great gift spot for girls 7 to 14, Twixt offers 

trendy and age-appropriate clothes, accessories, 

jewelry and furnishings. It even carries its 

own brand of color-saturated tunics and shifts. 

GO SEE 

LONGEST ESCALATOR IN THE US 

11171 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 

www.wmata.com 

Located on the Red Line of the Washington 

Metro, the Wheaton Station in Montgomery 

County, MD, houses the longest escalator in 

the Western Hemisphere. The 230-foot ride 

will delight kids (and adults) who are still in 

awe of people movers. 

GLENWOOD CEMETERY 

2219 Lincoln Rd NE • 202-667-1016 

www.glenwoodcemetery.net 

Originally established as a farm, this 

monument-studded cemetery is now the burial 

site of several notable locals. Conspiracy 

theorists often search for the unmarked 

grave of George Atzerodt, a conspirator in the 

assassination of Abraham Lincoln. 

MARYLAND RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL 

1801 Crownsville Rd, Annapolis 

800-296-7304 

www.rennfest.com 

There’s having a good ol’ time, and there’s 

having a good olde tyme. Do both at the 

second largest renaissance festival in the 

country, a 25-acre English Tudor village in the 

middle of Maryland complete with knights, 

merchants and artisans. 

PENTAGON MEMORIAL 

1 Rotary Rd, Arlington, VA 

www.whs.mil/memorial 

Designed as a place to remember and refl ect, 

this grove of 184 dramatically illuminated 

memorial benches looks upon the west wall of 

the Pentagon, which was partially destroyed 

on Sept. 11, 2001. 

TARAS SHEVCHENKO MONUMENT 

P and 22nd sts 

A Ukrainian serf imprisoned in 1847 for his 

writings, Taras Shevchenko called for a leader 

to bring liberty to his communist home. In 

1964, President Eisenhower dedicated this 

poetry-etched statue in his honor. 

THOMAS CIRCLE 

M and 14th sts 

At the boundary between downtown and uptown, 

this circle features an equestrian statue 

of General George Henry Thomas. Though a 

native Virginian, Thomas fought for the Union, 

notably at the Battle of Chickamauga. 

GO EAT 

PLAKA GRILL 

110 Lawyer Rd NW, Vienna • 703-319-3131 

www.plakagrill.com 

This sunny grill draws Greeks from all over 

the area for authentic spit-fi red meats 

and delicious desserts. Go for tender pork 

shoulder gyros or chicken souvlaki with 

tzatziki sauce and seasoned fries. $ 



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CAPITOL LOUNGE 

231 Pennsylvania Ave SE • 202-547-2098 

www.capitolloungedc.com 

This formerly dive-y after-work bar has been 

revamped for politicos-turned-foodies. “Next 

Food Network Star” veteran Teddy Folkman 

has developed gastropub-style appetizers, 

including fried Tabasco oysters. $$ 

CAVA 

527 Eighth St SE • 202-543-9090 

www.dc.cavamezze.com 

The dream of three longtime Greek friends 

who wondered why the mezze style of dining 

hadn’t made it to DC, this small-plates spot 

offers traditional Mediterranean favorites 

alongside updated classics (lamb sliders, feta 

cheese with whipped jalapeño). $$ 

CEDAR 

822 E St NW • 202-637-0012 

www.cedardc.com 

Like an airy cabin hidden under the Penn 

Quarter, this wood-paneled basement space 

serves food with both French and American 

infl uences. The menu is farm-fresh, but more 

refi ned than rustic. Try the herb-crusted pork 

tenderloin. $$$ 

FIRE & SAGE 

775 12th St NW • 202-661-8925 

www.fi reandsage.com 

Located in the Washington Marriott at Metro 

Center, this casual restaurant offers an all-day 

menu featuring such dishes as sea salt fries 

with roasted garlic aioli, brick oven-fi red fl atbreads 

and oak plank-grilled seafood. Order a 

“hot bag o’ doughnuts” for dessert. $$$ 

EATONVILLE 

2121 14th St NW • 202-332-9672 

www.eatonvillerestaurant.com 

Named after Eatonville, FL, the African-American 

township that was home to exalted author 

Zora Neale Hurston, this eclectic eatery is covered 

in folk art and murals. The zesty Southern 

comfort food includes fried green tomatoes 

and fi sh with jalepeño-cheddar grits. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

1905 

1905 9th St NW • 202-332-1905 

www.1905dc.com 

Now that it’s legal, chasing the green fairy 

(also known as drinking absinthe) has become 

the hottest way to party. Every Thursday, this 

cozy turn-of-the-century-style bistro offers a 

selection of drinks laced with the stuff, along 

with live jazz, so guests can relive the wild 

days of the 1920s. 


THE BULLPEN 

1299 Half St SE 

www.thebullpendc.com 

Located across from the entrance to Nationals 

Stadium Park, this family-friendly venue features 

interactive sports games for children, plus 

live music and drinks for adults. It opens 2 hours 

before games and stays jumping until midnight. 

H STREET COUNTRY CLUB 

1335 H St NE • 202-399-4722 

www.hstreetcountryclub.com 

This bar is a huge space offering tequila-heavy 

cocktails, sangria, Mexican food and low-cost, 

high-concept entertainment. You can rent pool 

tables, toss a skeeball or play nine holes of 

District-themed indoor mini-golf. 

MATÉ 

3101 K St NW • 202-333-2006 

www.latinconcepts.com/mate 

A Latin sushi lounge (as strange as that may 

sound), this industrial chic cocktail space pairs 

fl avored mojitos with specialty rolls. The DJdriven 

party draws a Euro-centric crowd. 

OLD DOMINION BREWHOUSE 

1219 Ninth St NW • 202-289-8158 

www.olddominionbrewhouse.com 

Featuring 15 taps, this brewpub serves the 

craft beers of Loudoun County-based Old 

Dominion Brewing Company. If you brought 

a lot of friends, consider ordering the beer 

tower, which holds more than eight pints. 


FLYING DOG BREWERY 

50 miles northwest of Washington, DC • 4607 

Wedgewood Blvd, Frederick • 301-694-7899 

www.fl yingdogales.com 

This unconventional brewery is offering free 

tours every Saturday this month. With the purchase 

of a $5 pint glass, you can even taste the 

award-winning beers. And cover those toes— 

safety regulations prohibit wearing sandals. 

KINGMAN AND HERITAGE ISLANDS 

4 miles east of Washington, DC 

www.kingmanisland.org 

Located in the Anacostia River, these two 

islands comprise 50 acres of natural habitats 

to explore. These “living classrooms” are open 

everyday and offer wooded trails teeming with 

birds and other wildlife. 

FUN FACT! 

A total of 365 steps lead from the basement 

of the US Capitol Building to its dome, each 

representing a day of the year. 

West Palm Beach 

FLORIDA 

— Jeff Fleet 

CITYPLACE 

700 S Rosemary Ave • 561-366-1000 

www.cityplace.com 

This distinctive shopping plaza has a feel 

reminiscent of an Italian piazza. Browse 

name-brand stores (Anthropologie, BCBG 

and Williams Sonoma) and smaller boutiques 

(Rhythm Clothiers, Lost City Cigar). 

JUST HEARTS 

537 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach 

561-265-7277 

www.justhearts.biz 

Filled with a seemingly endless array of 

heart-shaped and heart-bedecked items, this 

novelty store is a perfect place to fi nd a gift 

for someone you love. Recent fi nds include 

sparkly blown-glass perfume bottles. 

MYERS LUGGAGE AND GIFTS 

329 Clematis St • 561-655-6644 

www.myersluggage.com 

This family-owned luggage shop—now in its 

86th year—specializes in high-end pieces, 

including suitcases made of exotic leathers 

and vintage Louis Vuitton bags. It also offers 

lower-priced items for the budget conscious. 

GO SEE 

“BARBIE’S BACK AND SHE’S 50!” 

At Old School Square • 51 N Swinton Ave, 

Delray Beach • 561-243-7922 

www.oldschool.org 

Come celebrate Barbie’s 50th birthday with an 

exhibit dedicated especially to her. Hundreds 

of dolls and accessories will be on display, 

with commentary on the icon’s impact on 

American culture. Through Oct. 25. 

SAILFISH MARINA 

98 Lake Dr, Palm Beach Shores 

561-844-1724 

www.sailfi shmarina.com 

This sailor’s oasis has stores with nautically 

themed housewares, a bait and tackle shop, 

charter fi shing boats and amazing seafood 

restaurants. After a day of browsing, stop 

along the shoreline to watch the colorful fi sh. 

“ELEGANCE IN IRON: THE ART OF THE 

JAPANESE TETSUBIN” 

At The Morikami Museum and Japanese 

Gardens • 4000 Morikami Park Rd, Delray 

Beach • 561-495-0233 

www.morikami.org 

When youngsters from 19th-century Japan 

rebelled against the formality of the tea 

ceremony, the tetsubin, a Japanese cast-iron 

teakettle, was born. Take a look at more than 

90 of them at this exhibit. Through Dec. 6.

GO EAT 

BREWZZI 

700 S Rosemary Ave • 561-366-9753 

www.brewzzi.com 

Stop in for the award-winning brews (house 

beers won gold and silver medals at past Great 

American Beer Fests), but stay for the inspired 

menu of home-style favorites, including milehigh 

meatloaf and baby back ribs. $$ 

SAITO’S JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE 

4675 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens 

561-202-6888 

www.saitosteakhouse.com 

With fi ve local locations, Saito’s offers an 

enjoyable, Japanese hibachi-style dinner complete 

with shrimp fl ipping and onion volcanoes. 

This spot is the most elegant of the fi ve. $$$ 

32 EAST 

32 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach 

561-276-7868 

www.32east.com 

With a menu that changes daily, you can be a 

regular here and never have the same thing 

twice. That’s too bad, because the dishes, like 

stone crab claws with Key lime mustard, are almost 

always something you’d want again. $$$$ 

GO PARTY 

251 PALM BEACH 

251 Sunrise Ave, Palm Beach • 561-818-2944 

www.251pb.com 

With cream and chartreuse décor and Jonathan 

Adler lighting fi xtures, this lounge—which just 

re-opened after a short stint as a restaurant— 

is like a Palm Beach club out of the 1970s. 

RESPECTABLE STREET 

518 Clematis St • 561-832-9999 

www.respectablestreet.com 

Located on funky Clemantis Street, this hipster 

dance club features an indie, hip-hop and 

electro lineup on Thursdays and “Subpop 

Saturdays,” with remixes of classic hits. 


PEANUT ISLAND 

7 miles northeast of West Palm Beach 

www.pbcgov.com/parks/peanutisland 

This man-made island—originally planned for a 

peanut oil-shipping operation—is now a roadfree 

camper’s paradise, with an artifi cial reef. 

FUN FACT! 

Palm Beach County leads the nation in the 

production of sugarcane and sweet corn. 

White Plains 

NEW YORK 

GO SHOP 

ANDERSON’S BOOK SHOP 

96 Chatsworth Ave, Larchmont 

914-834-6900 

This independent bookseller stocks an 

extensive selection of literary and contemporary 

novels, alongside stationery, book-inspired gifts 

and educational games and toys. 

GO SEE 

CONCERTS AT IRVINGTON 

TOWN HALL THEATER 

85 Main St • 914-591-6602 

www.irvingtontheater.com 

Southern rock rolls into town this month when 

the Marshall Tucker Band makes its only area 

appearance on Oct. 16. Blues and rock guitar 

virtuoso Johnny Winter plays Oct. 24. 

GO EAT 

REKA’S THAI RESTAURANT 

2 Westchester Ave • 914-949-1440 

www.rekasthai.com 

This noted restaurant has elevated Thai dining 

to a white tablecloth experience. Traditional 

curries and stir-fries are served in an airy space 

with gold silverware. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

THE COBBLE STONE 

620 Anderson Hill Rd, Purchase 

914-253-9678 

www.cobblestone-thecreek.com/cobblestone 

This local secret, which was converted into a 

bar after Prohibition’s demise in 1933, features 

cheap draft beer specials, as well as a full 

menu of excellent eats. Cobblestone walls and 

hearty late-night snacks make it a cozy spot to 

while away a late fall evening. 


CATSKILL MOUNTAIN RAILROAD 

110 miles northwest of White Plains 

Rt. 28, Mt. Pleasant • 845-688-7400 

www.catskillmtrailroad.com 

This volunteer-run, refurbished historic 

railroad along the Esopus Creek has both open 

and closed passenger cars with panoramic 

views. After your trip, visit a local day spa or 

one of the area’s award-winning wineries. 

FUN FACT! 

Westchester 

a destination for all seasons 

White Plains has been the cinematic backdrop 

for many movies, including Regarding Henry, 

Unfaithful, The Departed and The Hoax. 

Wichita 

KANSAS 

— Kristin Gorski — Sarah McIntosh 

GO SHOP 

MARSHMALLOW KISSES 

8338 E 21st Street N • 316-686-2244 

www.marshmallowkisses.com 

From bibs to cribs, this baby store offers the 

chicest kid’s stuff in Wichita. If you’re shopping 

for a shower, you can get your items 

gift-wrapped. 

GO SEE 

WICKED 

At Century II Performing Arts and Convention 

Center •225 W Douglas Ave • 316-264-9121 

www.century2.org 

Make sure you get a seat when this acclaimed 

show about the witches of Oz fi nally makes 

it home to Kansas. Will Elphaba ever become 

popular? You’ll have to see it to fi nd out. Oct. 

21 through Nov. 8. 

GO EAT 

HANGAR ONE STEAKHOUSE 

5925 W Kellogg Dr • 316-941-4900 

www.hangaronesteakhouse.com 

This restaurant is perfect for Air Capital City— 

servers dressed like fl ight attendants serve 

delicious, aviation-themed food (like the KC 

Landing Strip Steak and Lobster Tail Guns) in a 

makeshift airplane hangar. $$ 

GO PARTY 

YIA YIAS EUROBISTRO 

8115 E 21st St • 316-634-1000 

www.yiayias.com 

Sip a glass of wine on the patio, where there’s 

music and dancing, or choose a table inside to 

enjoy some quiet conversation. Either way, the 

bistro atmosphere here is great for a relaxing 

night out with friends. 


WILLIAM ALLEN WRIGHT HOUSE 

88 miles northeast of Wichita 

927 Exchange St, Emporia • 620-342-2800 

www.kshs.org/places/white/exhibits 

When William Allen Wright was the editor of 

the Emporia Gazette in the fi rst half of the 

1900s, he and his wife entertained many 

famous people, including presidents Teddy 

Roosevelt and Herbert Hoover. Take a look at 

where they partied on a tour of his estate. 

FUN FACT! 

Kansas was home to William Coleman, the 

inventor of the fi rst instant-light gas lamp. 

For leisure and for business, Westchester has it all. 

Fabulous Fall events and foliage, Delicious dining, 

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choosing 

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us today. 

Airways 

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Airwear 148 

Terminals 148 

Routes 149 

Beverages 150 

Welcome Aboard 151 

New Nonstops 

Allentown/Bethlehem — Ft. Lauderdale 

Allentown/Bethlehem — Orlando 

Asheville — Orlando 

Atlanta — Atlantic City 

Atlanta — Branson, MO 

Atlantic City — Orlando 

Charleston, WV — Orlando 

Knoxville — Orlando 

Milwaukee — Boston 

Milwaukee — Denver 

Milwaukee — Los Angeles 

Milwaukee — Minneapolis/St. Paul 

Milwaukee — San Francisco 

Milwaukee — Seattle/Tacoma 

Milwaukee — St. Louis 

Milwaukee — Washington, D.C. 

(Reagan National) 

October 6, 2009 

Baltimore/Washington — Indianapolis 

Baltimore/Washington — New Orleans 

Milwaukee — Indianapolis 

Milwaukee — Pittsburgh 

November 4, 2009 

Akron/Canton — Ft. Lauderdale 

Flint — Ft. Lauderdale 

Harrisburg — Ft. Lauderdale 

Indianapolis — New York (LaGuardia) 

Orlando — New York (LaGuardia) 

Orlando — Washington (National) 

December 17, 2009 

Atlanta — Nassau 

Baltimore/Washington – Nassau 

Orlando — Key West 

Orlando — Nassau 

December 19, 2009 

Atlanta — Aruba 

February 11, 2010 

Atlanta — Montego Bay 

Baltimore/Washington — Montego Bay 

Orlando — Aruba 

February 13, 2010 

Orlando — Aruba 

New Destinations 

Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton 

Asheville 

Atlantic City 

Branson, MO 

Charleston, WV 

Key West 

Knoxville 

Nassau, Bahamas 

Montego Bay, Jamaica 

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Making air travel better 

ByePass Online Check-In 

EventSavers 

Corporate Travel 

• 146 • October 2009 

MORE FOR YOU //PROGRAMS 

With AirTran’s Net Escapes e-mails you can 

stay up to the minute with sale fares and 

special offers. 

Sign up at net-escapes.com today and start saving! 

Check in online anywhere from 24 hours to 90 

minutes before takeoff. 

For more information about online check-in, 

visit airtran.com. 

For anyone booking a group, meeting or 

convention with 10 passengers or more, one 

phone call can get you substantial savings 

on AirTran Airways’ already low fares. 

For more information about this and other 

EventSavers special offers for group travel, call the 

EventSavers desk toll-free at 1-866-68-EVENT 

(1-866-683-8368) or visit eventfares.com. 

Start with everyday low fares 

that don’t require an overnight 

stay or roundtrip purchase. 

Pair that with free Business 

Class upgrades (pending availability), same-day 

standby with no-charge, fully refundable fares 

(on select coach tickets) and advanced seating 

with priority boarding, and you can see why 

A2B is the best corporate travel program in 

the world. 

See if your company qualifi es for A2B by calling 

1-678-254-7458, e-mailing sales@airtran.com — 

Subject: A2B or simply visit A2Bcorporate.com. 

Business Class 

It’s the world’s most affordable Business Class. 

Stretch out in our two-by-two seats, which offer 

more seat, leg and elbow room. You’ll also enjoy 

priority boarding, which gets you on and off the 

plane fi rst, as well as complimentary cocktails. 

For details on Business Class, visit airtran.com or call 

1-800-AIR-TRAN. 

If you’re between 18 and 22 years old, you 

can fl y standby to any of our destinations at 

super-low fares. 

You can also earn a 1/2 A+ credit each way 

you fl y if you are enrolled in our frequent fl ier 

program, A+ Rewards. 

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Easy Payment Options 

A secure and convenient new payment method for the 

web. Buy Fast. Feel Secure. Pay Later.† 

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debit cards, bank accounts, or stored balances through 

private accounts. 

Enjoy straightforward and secure online purchases using 

your debit card and pin through Paysecure by Acculynk.

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A+ Rewards. Easier. Faster. 

More rewarding. 

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One-way coach fl ight 1 

One-way Business Class fl ight 1.5 

REWARD A+ CREDIT VALUE 

One-way Business Class upgrade 4 

One-way coach ticket 8 

One-way Business Class fl ight 16 

Enroll today at aplusrewards.com. 

Receive credit for the fl ight you are currently 

on, by signing up now at airtran.com. *A+ 

Rewards seats are subject to availability and 

blackout dates. Taxes and fees are extra — the 

September 11th security fee of up to $2.50 per 

segment is not included. A segment is defi ned 

as one takeoff and one landing. Passengers 

traveling to/from Puerto Rico are subject to 

additional government taxes of up to $32.20. 

Fares to/from Cancun do not include additional 

government taxes of up to $100. 

With AirTran Airways’ A+ Visa, 

your purchasing power is taken to a whole new level. 

- Earn 16 A+ credits with your fi rst purchase using your A+ Visa: the 

equivalent of a round-trip reward fl ight or 4 Business Class upgrades. 

- Get two $50 Discount Certifi cates good for AirTran fl ights every year 

after the fi rst year that you pay the low annual fee. 

- Every purchase made goes toward earning A+ credits for even more 

reward fl ights and upgrades. 

This offer is only valid when you apply on board. Ask a Flight Attendant 

for an application today. 

As an A+ Rewards member renting your next car from Hertz can earn A+ 

credits** towards reward travel. 

- Earn a 1/2 A+ credit for every rental up to 4 days. 

- Earn 1 A+ credit for every rental of 5 days or more. 

Simply provide your A+ Rewards number at either the time of reservation 

or drop-off of your Hertz rental car. 

Click the "cars" tab on airtran.com to book your rental, or call 1-800-AIR-TRAN 

and ask for a Hertz representative to receive special AirTran rates. 

**A+ Rewards credits will not be awarded on travel industry rates, wholesale tour packages, 

insurance/dealer replacement, or any other promotional rates or group travel. Frequent Flier 

Surcharge of $.50 per day, up to a maximum of $2.00 per rental, may apply. 

Connecting 

Getting started is simple. On your Wi-Fi device (laptop or mobile device), 

just connect to the “gogoinfl ight” signal and sign up. 

Support 

On the ground, visit gogoinfl ight.com or call gogo customer service at 

1-877-350-0038. In the air, visit airborne.gogoinfl ight.com. 

1 Special introductory price 

©2009 Aircell, all rights reserved. Gogo is a registered trademark of Aircell LLC and its affi liates. 

Shop now, save now. 

Pay for your Gogo ® Infl ight Internet session and log on to SkyMall.com/gogoairtran, 

spend $75 on merchandise and receive a $12.95 instant rebate to cover your Gogo ® 

Infl ight Internet purchase. Plus, earn a 1/4 A+ Rewards credit for every $50 you 

spend on SkyMall merchandise. 

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AIRWEAR 

To purchase these and other great products, visit us 

online at airtran.com/store, or call our customer care 

center at 1-800-729-9050. 

Men’s Hampton Club 

Jacket 

Micro-twill jacket that is wind 

and moisture resistant. 

Features 83% poly and 17%. 

(AT9765) $40.75 


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Construction Toys 

A 55 piece construction 

toy. Compatible with other 

construction block toys. 

Not for children under 3 

years. (AT4535) $5.99 

AirTran Cloud Umbrella 

An AirTran 43" double cover 

cloud design umbrella with an 

auto open, wood handle, 

and ferule; sure to cheer up 

a grey rainy day! Nylon sleeve. 

is included. Folds to 16" in length. 

(AT4261) $19.95 

Navy Fleece Jackets 

A plush, full-zip-up fl eece 

jacket with pill-proof 100% 

microfi lament polyester, durable 

water-repellent technology 

(DWR), and outside zip pockets. 

Available in both men’s and 

women’s. (AT7113) $39.95 

New! AirTran 1 GB 

Flash Drive 

Custom liveried fl ashdrive of 

AirTran 737 with 1 GB memory. 

(AT4260) $18.95 

TERMINALS // 

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) 

Baltimore/Washington International 

Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) 

CONCOURSE D 

GATES: 2,3,4,5,21,23,25,27,29 

Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) 

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(UPPER LEVEL) 

INTERNATIONAL ARRIVALS – CONCOURSE E 

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GATES D1A – D11A 

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GATES C1 – C22 

CONCOURSE B 

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NORTH 

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CONCOURSE D 

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Flights from Cancun arrive at Concourse E 

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Customer Service 

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CONCOURSE C 

GATES: 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25

Seattle /Tacoma 

MORE FOR YOU 

* Burlington 

Portland 

Boston 

Rochester 

Minneapolis/St. Paul 

Buffalo/Niagara 

White Plains 

Detroit 

New York (LaGuardia) 

Allentown/Bethlehem 

Akron / 

Canton 

Harrisburg Philadelphia 

Pittsburgh 

Atlantic City 

Baltimore / Washington (BWI) 

Columbus 

Dayton 

Washington, D.C. (Reagan) 

Charleston 

Washington, D.C. (Dulles) 

Richmond 

Newport News / Williamsburg 

Flint 

Milwaukee 

Chicago 

(Midway) 

Moline/Quad Cities 

Bloomington/Normal 

Denver 

San Francisco 

//ROUTES 

We serve over 50 cities across the country. And everywhere we go, low fares follow. 

Indianapolis 

St. Louis 

Kansas City 

Wichita 

Las Vegas 

Raleigh / Durham 

Branson 

Charlotte 

Knoxville 

Asheville 

Memphis 

Los Angeles (LAX) 

Atlanta 

* San Diego 

Charleston 

Phoenix 

Dallas / Ft. Worth 

Jacksonville 

Pensacola 

New Orleans 

Orlando 

Houston (Hobby) 

Tampa 

San Antonio 

West Palm Beach 

Sarasota / Bradenton 

Ft. Myers 

Ft. Lauderdale 

Miami 

MEXICO 

Nassau 

Key West 

Cancun 

Montego Bay 

San Juan 

For schedules, go to airtran.com. 

Effective February 11, 2010 

Routes and cities subject to change without notice. 

Some nonstop routes indicated operate seasonally and/or less than daily. 

* San Diego and Burlington are served seasonally. 

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MORE FOR YOU // BEVERAGES 

Complimentary 

AirTran Airways is pleased to offer Coca-Cola products on all of our flights. 

Now serving Fortnum & Mason premium tea exclusively on AirTran flights. 

Visit: www.fortnumandmason-usa.com to order. 

For Purchase 

All Beverages complimentary in Business Class. In main cabin Premium Juices 

and Premium Water $3; Beer $5; Liquor, Signature Cocktails and Wine $6. 

Icelandic 

Glacial Water 

Premium Water 

smartwater ® 

Bloody Mary 

Mix 

Regular and 

Decaf Coffee 

Alcoholic Beverages 

AirTran Airways is pleased to offer Anheuser-Busch products on all of our flights. 

Merlot 

Chardonnay 

Regular and 

Decaf Tea 

Hot Chocolate 

Premium Juices 

Peach Mango Tropical Punch 

Signature Cocktails 

Florida Mango 

Fuze Refresh ® Peach Mango 

mixed with Bacardi Rum — takes 

you away to a tropical paradise 

Georgia Peach 

Fuze Refresh ® Peach Mango mixed 

with Finlandia Vodka — refreshingly 

delicious 

Maryland Punch 

We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards only. 

Earn double points when you use your AirTran Airways A+ Visa Card to pay for drinks on board. 

Fuze Refresh ® Tropical Punch 

mixed with Bacardi Rum — a splash 

of delight.

MORE FOR YOU 

Information for your safety and comfort. 

Check-In 

AirTran Airways offers four (4) convenient 

check-in options: online, online from mobile 

web, at the ByePass kiosk in the terminals, 

and at the ticket counter. We recommend 

you check in at least 90 minutes before your 

scheduled departure time. Your assistance 

will help us achieve an on-time departure. 

Disability Assistance 

AirTran Airways offers assistance to its 

customers with disabilities, including wheelchair 

assistance on the ground and in fl ight. 

Carry-On Baggage 

Customers are limited to one (1) bag per person, 

plus one (1) additional personal item, such as a 

handbag, overcoat, or wrap; camera; reasonable 

amount of reading material; laptop computer; 

briefcase; infant bag, or child-restraint seat if the 

child occupies the seat. All carry-on baggage must 

fi t completely underneath the seat in front of you 

or in an overhead compartment. Food or drink 

brought on board must be either consumed prior 

to takeoff or stowed as carry-on baggage. At 

times, the number of items allowed on board may 

be subject to space availability and government 

limitations. No carry-on item may exceed overall 

dimensions (length + width + height) of 55" and 

must remain within 17" long x 12" wide x 8.5" high to 

fi t underneath the seat. Occasionally, a customer 

may purchase an additional seat to transport an 

article not suitable for acceptance as checked or 

carry-on baggage. Please contact your AirTran 

Airways Ticket Agent for more information. 

Seatbelt 

Turbulence is the most likely threat to your 

safety aboard this fl ight. We do all we can 

to avoid turbulence; however, in the unlikely 

event of clear-air turbulence, AirTran Airways’ 

policy requires that unless you absolutely 

must leave your seat, your seatbelt should 

remain fastened about you at all times. 

Flight Deck Visits 

Visits to the fl ight deck are available while the 

aircraft is parked at the gate. Let your fl ight 

attendant know if you are interested in seeing it. 

// WELCOME ABOARD 

Refreshments 

Complimentary snacks, soft drinks, juices, 

water, and coffee are served on most fl ights. 

Alcoholic beverages are available at a nominal 

charge in the main cabin. Business Class 

customers receive complimentary drinks. 

Only alcoholic beverages provided by AirTran 

Airways, and served by our fl ight attendants, 

may be consumed aboard this fl ight. In 

accordance with federal law, we serve alcohol 

only to passengers who are 21 years of age 

or older, and cannot serve alcohol to anyone 

who appears to be intoxicated. All food and 

beverages furnished by AirTran Airways must 

be collected prior to takeoff and landing. 

Smoking 

Smoking is not permitted anytime while aboard an 

AirTran Airways fl ight, including in the lavatories. 

Also, federal law prohibits, and a passenger 

can be fi ned up to $2,000 for tampering with, 

disabling, or destroying an aircraft lavatory 

smoke detector. Thank you for your compliance 

and helping to keep our planes smoke-free. 

Electronic Devices 

We ask your cooperation in turning off and 

stowing all portable electronic devices when 

directed to do so by a fl ight attendant. We ask 

that you discontinue use of your cellular phone, 

pager, and personal digital assistant (PDA) 

with transmitting devices once the forward 

cabin door is closed. All portable electronic 

devices must remain off during taxi, takeoff, 

and landing. We must ask that you never use 

the following during fl ight: cellular phones, 

two-way pagers, radios (AM/FM, VHF, or 

satellite), TV sets, remote-controlled games 

or toys, cordless computer mice, GPS, and 

commercial television cameras. These 

devices emit signals that may interfere with 

the aircraft’s communication and navigation 

systems, triggering a warning and creating 

possible inconvenience for all passengers. 

Suitable devices such as laptop computers, 

PDAs without transmitting devices, audiotape 

and CD players, hand-held electronic games, 

shavers, cameras, and calculators may be 

used when directed by a Crew Member. 

Crew Interference 

Please be advised that interference with 

a Crew Member’s duties is a violation of 

federal law. An incident report may be 

fi led with the FAA regarding a passenger’s 

behavior. Under federal law, no person 

may assault, threaten, intimidate, or 

interfere with a Crew Member in the 

performance of his/her duties aboard an 

aircraft. Crew interference may result in 

a fi ne of up to $10,000, imprisonment, 

or both, for violating federal law. 

Security 

Passengers should refrain from carrying 

packages or articles belonging to someone else, 

and your baggage should be in your sight at all 

times when not in the custody of AirTran Airways. 

Hazardous Materials 

Many common items used every day in the 

home or workplace may seem harmless but, 

when transported by air, can be very dangerous. 

In fl ight, variations in temperature and pressure 

can cause items to leak, generate toxic fumes, or 

start a fi re. For this reason, hazardous materials 

are prohibited in luggage or from being carried 

on board, and federal law requires you to 

declare them. Violators may be subject to a 

civil penalty of up to $25,000 for each violation 

and, in appropriate cases, a criminal penalty of 

up to $500,000 and/or imprisonment of up to 

fi ve (5) years. Certain exceptions for personal 

care, medical needs, sporting equipment, 

and items to support physically challenged 

passengers are acceptable. If you are unsure 

whether the item you wish to pack in your 

luggage or ship by air is hazardous, pick up a 

brochure located at the ticket counter, contact 

your airline representative, or visit our website. 

Customer Relations 

We would like to hear your comments. 

Please contact us via e-mail by visiting 

airtran.com and following the “contact 

us” link near the bottom of the page. 

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Sudoku BY REIKO MCLAUGHLIN 

Fill in each 3x3 box as well as each column and row with 

the numbers 1-9 without repeating a number. 

EASY 

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1. F ormally surrender 

5. Stop on a crawl 

8. Get-out-of-jail money 

12. Blue 

15. Cr own 

16. Victorian, for one 

17. “What’s gotten ___ you?” 

18. “The loneliest number” 

19. Rhubarb 

21. Amount to make do with 

22. Deception 

23. Sloping mass of loose rocks 

24. Mosque VIP 

25. Batters struggle 

27. Nursery rhyme food 

30. Personal quirk 

32. Nile bird 

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33. Bo xing prize 

36. Br eakfast staple 

38. Otherwise 

39. Calculus calculation 

40. Of them or themselves 

41. P uffi ness 

43. Curr ent 

45. Item of information 

47. Interfer ence 

50. Highfalutin 

53. P andemonium 

55. “I read you” 

58. Dictate 

62. Off-the-wall 

65. Pop star Lady ___ 

66. Bounce back, in a way 

67. Pollywog 

69. Cultivate 

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70. F ella 

71. A pint, maybe 

72. Chaotic 

74. Colony member 

76. Military group 

77. To the rear 

81. Matterhorn, eg 

82. Treaty subject 

84. Roadblock 

87. Caviar 

88. Beaver’s mom 

89. ___ juice 

90. Indian oil 

91. Armageddon 

92. During 

93. “Come to think 

of it ...” 

94. A-line line 

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1. S tadium souvenirs 

2. Cast-of-thousands fi lm 

3. Bucks and does 

4. An advanced stage of pregnancy 

5. Podded plant 

6. Ashes holder 

7. Plain-weave cotton or 

linen fabric 

8. Like some agreements 

9. Lack of vitality 

10. P art of TGIF 

11. Red ink amount 

12. Capable of being dissolved 

13. Philosophical system 

14. Ocean fi shing 

20. Romanian monetary unit 

26. Emulated Pinocchio 

28. “Baloney!” 

29. Sho wy bloom 

31. Sun block? 

33. Dracula, at times 

34. “To ___ is human ...” 

35. Bottom of the barrel 

37. ___-Atlantic 

42. Arabic for “commander” 

44. Small freshwater fi sh 

46. Be a snitch 

48. Certain sorority member 

49. Remove water from 

51. L eftovers 

52. Gelatin substitute 

54. Br eak bread 

56. Bigheadedness 

57. Before pasteurization 

58. Announce 

59. Troop formation 

60. Crack, in a way 

61. Climbing gear 

63. Small headed drums 

64. “Absolutely!” 

68. Graduates 

73. Did nothing 

75. Indian prince 

78. Advil target 

79. Dog biter 

80. Abound 

83. Coke’s partner 

85. F eathery wrap 

86. Eastern substitute

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