october-2010

THERE’S NOTHING STOPPING YOU
THE
TOP
10
TOUR
GUIDES
IN THE
COUNTRY
Pg. 31
UP & AWAY
The last of the
great shuttle
launches
Pg. 42
HELEN
COMPLIMENTARY COPY
Is the elegant actress really the golden girl
you think she is? Pg. 48
GRAPE NUTS
The wine
masters of
Las Vegas
Pg. 38
TRAVEL REPORT:
NORTH
CAROLINA
THE BBQ BATTLE, A
NASCAR CHALLENGE
AND FREE FUN
Pg. 57
2010
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Hiking in Pisgah
National Forest
near Brevard, NC
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INDIANAPOLIS MUSEUM OF ART © TYPE A
THE LIST
INDIANAPOLIS 11
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4000 Michigan Rd; 317-923-1331; imamuseum.org
Let’s Go
100 ACRES Team Building (Align) by Type A is just one of the eight inaugural,
site-specifi c works created for The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park,
which opened in June and sits adjacent to the Indianapolis Museum of Art.
Some of the works are interactive—so don’t be afraid to climb, sit or walk on
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010 LET’S GO
2 Hinkle Fieldhouse It may not
look like much from the outside,
but Butler University’s basketball
arena—the largest in the US
when it was constructed in
1928—is a place where dreams
come true. It was here that Bobby
Plump hit the famed shot in 1954
that inspired the movie Hoosiers.
Tours available by request.
510 W 49th St; 317-940-9889;
butlersports.com 3 Eagle Creek
Park At one of the nation’s largest
municipal parks, explore 3,900
acres of wooded terrain on foot
or bike while keeping an eye
out for 260 of Indiana’s 400 bird
species. The park is also home to
two nature centers. 7840 W 56th
St; 317-327-7110; eaglecreekdiscovery.org
4 Goose the Market
Nearly all of the goods—fresh
meat, cheese, baked goods—at
this renowned specialty market
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5 6 7
8 9 10
are procured from Indiana. Nibble
on dry-aged prosciutto and
wood-smoked meats as well as a
selection from the store’s famed
“dozen cheeses before you die”
program. 2503 N Delaware St;
317-924-4944; goosethemarket
.com 5 Chatterbox Jazz Club
This hole-in-the-wall spot hosts
live jazz seven nights a week
(Sunday to Thursday for free).
Located in the center of the Mass
Ave Arts District, it’s the perfect
place to kick up your heels after a
day of perusing art studios, shopping
and eating in the area. 435
Massachusetts Ave; 317-636-
0584; chatterboxjazz.com
6 Rhythm! Discovery Center
People are beating a path to the
city’s newest museum, dedicated
to the role of rhythm and percussion
in music and culture. Visitors
can bang on drums and check
out rare instruments and artifacts
from around the world. 110 W
Washington St, Ste A; 317-275-
9030; rhythmdiscoverycenter
.org 7 Earth House Collective
A progressive mix of activists,
artists and teachers came
together in 2008 to bring culture
to the community. At their space
in the historic Lockerbie Central
building, they host art exhibits,
concerts, yoga classes and
the monthly Really Really Free
Market, at which people give
away clothes, food and services
like haircuts and massages. 237 N
East St; 317-636-4060; earthhousecollective.org
8 Sun King
Brewery Despite only being open
since 2009, this craft brewery has
already racked up an impressive
collection of accolades. Head
to the tasting room (Thursday
through Saturday) to try the
award-winning, all-malt Sunlight
Cream Ale and the hoppy Osiris
Pale Ale. 135 N College Ave;
317-602-3702; sunkingbrewing
.com 9 Midland Arts & Antiques
Market More than 200 art and
antique dealers come together
daily at this enormous space
in downtown Indy, which sells
row upon row of eye-catching,
museum-worthy wares. 907 E
Michigan St; 317-267-9005;
midlandathome.com 10 Recess
Break time begins the second you
walk into Chef Greg Hardesty’s
playground of a restaurant. Every
day he creates a single multicourse,
prix-fi xe menu with local
ingredients—so the only choice
you have is whether or not to pair
it with wine or beer. Dinner only.
4907 N College Ave; 317-925-
7529; recessindy.com
—Brooke Porter
EAGLE CREEK PARK: KEVIN J. CARLSEN

012 LET’S GO
EVENTS
October
EVENTS N
OCT
Oct t 1-31
Free Fre Fall Baltimore
BALTIMORE BALT L It sounds almost
too
o good to be true: For the
enti entire t month, most of the city’s
cult cultural institutions and organiza-
tion tions—from art and history to
mus music u and dance—are hosting
com complimentary special events
(a pperformance
by the Daniel
Pho Phoenix Singh Dance Company)
and
d doing away with admission
(Am (American Visionary Art Museum).
free freefallbaltimore.com
Oct. 1-31
Atlanta Celebrates Photography
ATLANTA During this month-long, snap-happy extravaganza,
more than 165 photo events and exhibits will
take place at 125-plus venues around town. A couple
of programs to focus on: a lecture given by Jeff Rosenheim,
the photo curator at the Met in New York (Oct.
22) and a one-night show of works by documentary
photographer Mark Steinmetz (Oct. 27). acpinfo.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. 1 to Nov. 14
Epcot International Food
& Wine Festival
ORLANDO This 15th-annual culinary
celebration casts a magical spell over
Walt Disney World Resort (as if it needed
any more magic) with 27 international
tasting stations, thrice-daily Eat to the
Beat concerts, Epcot wine schools, a new
dessert-only affair and a smorgasbord of
other gastronomic events. disney.com
Oct. 3-10
Cruisin’ the Coast
BILOXI When “America’s
largest block party” rolls into
town, antique, classic and
hot rod cars will cruise 29
miles along Highway 90. Area
casinos also join the fun with
special events. cruisinthe
coast.com
The East
Harlem School
Oct. 9-10
Open House
New York Weekend
NEW YORK If you’ve ever peeked
into a window or tried the doorknob
of a place that’s off-limits, this celebration
of architecture and design
was built for you. Hundreds of sites
across the city are opening their
doors, including Manhattan residential
properties, a pre-Revolution
manor house on Staten Island and
The East Harlem School. ohny.org

BALTIMORE: STEPHEN BARANOVICS, COURTESY OF DAKSHINA/DANIEL PHOENIX
SINGH DANCE COMPANY; FASHION: ELISABETH NORMOYLE
Oct 22-23
Jack Daniel’s World Championship
Invitational BBQ
LYNCHBURG, TN (58 MILES FROM
HUNTSVILLE, AL) Follow the scent
of pit smoke to the “Jack,” one
of the world’s most prestigious
barbecue competitions. More than
80 championship teams from around
the globe compete in categories
like pork ribs, beef brisket and
Jack Daniel’s sauce for a chance to
win $30,000 in cash and prizes—
and bragging rights, of course.
jackdanielsbarbecuemedia.com
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Oct. 16-17
Vintage Fashion Expo
LOS ANGELES If the names Chanel, Dior,
Pucci and Prada make you feel warm and
fuzzy, make a beeline for this designer
vintage fashion event at the Santa Monica
Civic Auditorium. Even the biggest fashionista
will be impressed with the breadth
of merchandise. vintageexpo.com
NOV
Oct. 29-31
Voodoo Music Festival
NEW ORLEANS What better
place to spend Halloween
weekend than in the city of
spooky graveyards, voodoo
queens and Anne Rice? This
festival brings more than 90
acts—Muse, Drake, Interpol
and Deadmau5, to name a
few—to historic City Park.
thevoodooexperience.com
01 02 03 04 05 06 07
Muse
headlines
the Voodoo
Music
Festival.
Nov. 5-7
SOFA Chicago
CHICAGO The 17th-annual Sculpture
Objects & Functional Art fair is a feast
for the eyes, with 80 art galleries and
dealers from 10 countries displaying
works made of glass, ceramic, wood
and other media in Navy Pier’s Festival
Hall. For the first time, the event will run
concurrently with the Intuit Show of Folk
and Outsider Art. One ticket allows entry
to both. sofaexpo.com
FOE
SH WS
Nothing gets fo football
fans fi red up like an
intense face-off between
rivals. If you can’t snag
a ticket while you’re
in town, head to the
nearest watering hole for
some beer, some grub
and a lot of trash talking.
Let the games begin.
OCT. 9
Miami University vs. Florida
State University
At Sun Life Stadium,
Miami Gardens, FL
Miami leads series 31-23
OCT. 9
Texas A&M University vs.
University of Arkansas (aka
the “Southwest Classic”)
At Cowboys Stadium,
Arlington, TX
Arkansas leads series 39-24
OCT. 9
University of Wisconsin vs.
University of Minnesota
At Camp Randall Stadium,
Madison, WI
Wisconsin leads series
35-24
OCT. 30
University of Georgia vs.
University of Florida
At EverBank Field,
Jacksonville, FL
Georgia leads series 46-39
NOV. 13
Ohio State University vs.
Penn State University
At Ohio Stadium,
Columbus, OH
OSU leads series 13-12
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TRAVEL ART
Poster Perfect
TRAVEL MARKETING AESTHETICS HAVE CHANGED, BUT SOME OF
THE ATTRACTIONS HAVEN’T. LET THESE POSTERS*, FUNDED BY THE
WPA IN THE LATE 1930s AND EARLY ’40s, INSPIRE YOUR NEXT TRIP.
CHICAGO You can still see polar bears
at the Brookfield Zoo—but in a muchimproved
way: The new Great Bear
Wilderness exhibit boasts an underwater
viewing area where you can watch them
dive into an 80,000 gallon pool. czs.org
ST. AUGUSTINE, FL Renamed Castillo de
San Marcos in 1942, this fort (located 53
miles from Jacksonville) once defended
Florida from pirates. The moat is drained,
but park rangers still give cannon and
musket demonstrations. nps.gov/casa
SAN JUAN, PR The view from “El
Morro” hasn’t changed much in the 70
years since this poster was created. Nor
has the six-level fort, which still abounds
in steep, uneven staircases (so wear
comfy shoes). nps.gov/saju
SEA CLIFF, NY Located on the Long
Island shore, Sea Cliff is just 21 miles
from New York (that’s one long step). It
makes a great day trip for architecture
fans, who fawn over its huge collection
of pre-1900 Victorians. seacliff-ny.gov
*posters can be purchased at
vintagraph.com

TRAVEL ART
Poster Perfect
TRAVEL MARKETING AESTHETICS HAVE CHANGED, BUT SOME OF
THE ATTRACTIONS HAVEN’T. LET THESE POSTERS*, FUNDED BY THE
WPA IN THE LATE 1930s AND EARLY ’40s, INSPIRE YOUR NEXT TRIP.
CHICAGO You can still see polar bears
at the Brookfield Zoo—but in a muchimproved
way: The new Great Bear
Wilderness exhibit boasts an underwater
viewing area where you can watch them
dive into an 80,000 gallon pool. czs.org
ST. AUGUSTINE, FL Renamed Castillo de
San Marcos in 1942, this fort (located 53
miles from Jacksonville) once defended
Florida from pirates. The moat is drained,
but park rangers still give cannon and
musket demonstrations. nps.gov/casa
SAN JUAN, PR The view from “El
Morro” hasn’t changed much in the 70
years since this poster was created. Nor
has the six-level fort, which still abounds
in steep, uneven staircases (so wear
comfy shoes). nps.gov/saju
SEA CLIFF, NY Located on the Long
Island shore, Sea Cliff is just 21 miles
from New York (that’s one long step). It
makes a great day trip for architecture
fans, who fawn over its huge collection
of pre-1900 Victorians. seacliff-ny.gov
*posters can be purchased at
vintagraph.com

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018 LET’S GO
DRINK
POP SENSATIONS
Handcrafted soda is the latest trend bubbling to the surface
of foodie culture. Sweeten your vacation with a local bottle.
SEATTLE
DRY Soda
Try it: In the tasting
room at DRY’s headquarters
in Pioneer
Square, where your
host will recommend
food-soda pairings.
206-652-2345;
drysoda.com
BLOG FEED
NAPA, CA (59 MILES
FROM SAN FRANCISCO)
Vignette Wine
Country Soda
Try it: On the terrace
overlooking
the vineyards at the
Domaine Carneros
Winery. 800-716- 2788;
domainecarneros.com
Where’s the Beef?
IN BUFFALO, IT’S PAIRED WITH HORSERADISH ON A KUMMELWECK ROLL
AND CALLED BEEF ON WECK. HERE, A BLOGGER REVEALS THE TOP SPOTS.
1. CHARLIE THE BUTCHER “Only in Buff alo would
there be a chain known for this iconic dish: roast beef
and horseradish on a soft roll topped with caraway
seeds and rock salt.” charliethebutcher.com
2. SAMPLE “Th is Allentown eatery is known for
bite-sized foods that are big on taste. Th e mini beef
on weck with red wine-braised sirloin doesn’t disappoint.”
716-883-1675; sampleourrestaurant.com
NEW YORK CITY
Bruce Cost Fresh
Ginger Ginger Ale
Try it: Paired with
the pork belly buns
at Momofuku Ssäm
Bar on the Lower East
Side. 212-254-2296;
momofuku.com/
ssam-bar
PORTSMOUTH, NH (55
MILES FROM BOSTON)
Squamscot
Old Fashioned
Beverages
Try it: At Portsmouth
Brewery, where it’s on
the local suppliers menu
page. 603-431-1115;
portsmouthbrewery.com
PORTLAND, ME
Maine Root Soda
Try it: At Flatbread
Company, where
founder Matt Seller
tested out his original
homebrewed, organically
sweetened root
beer. 207-772-8777;
flatbreadcompany.com
3. SCHWABL’S “Schwabl’s is perhaps the most famous
of all the beef on weck hotspots. Its hand-carved
roast beef has been their claim to fame since 1837.”
716-674-9821; schwabls.com
4. SEABAR “Th is restaurant gives beef on weck a sushi
spin. Beef carpaccio and sushi rice are rolled and
covered in caraway seeds, then served with a subtle
horseradish sauce.” 716-332-2928; seabarsushi.com
5. ULRICH’S “Th e oldest tavern in Buff alo, Ulrich’s
is the place to go for traditional beef on weck and
a local beer. Hey, if it’s good enough for Anthony
Bourdain...” 716-853-1860; ulrichstavern.net
Christa Glennie Seychew blogs about her food adventures on Buff aloRising.com, where she is the features editor.
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020 LET’S GO
BEAUTY
Mask-erade Mask erade
Masks not only deliver immediate results, they also
travel light and off er a soothing way to unwind after a
day of sightseeing. These spa staples come in a headto-toe
array of beautifying formulas, so take your pick.
BY CHRISTINA KALLERY
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I Need to Open
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all-in-one treatment
hydrates, soothes,
and brightens the eye
area and combats
aging by smoothing
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LUSH
Glorious Mud Body
Mask This travelworthy
dry cube
transforms into a
moisturizing mud
mask in the shower.
Plus, the vanilla
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YVES ROCHER
Lavande Essentielle
Restorative Mask
This treatment softens
dry feet with shea butter
and macadamia nut
and jojoba oils. A hint
of lavender soothes
and refreshes. $17;
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BEST FACE FORWARD According to Elda Argenti, creator
of the Plantogen skincare line, the benefi ts of using a face
mask are plentiful, from deep-pore cleansing to exfoliation
to nourishment. Here, the pro shares some tips:
Choose clay or mud
masks for oily/
combination skin
and cream masks for
normal/dry skin.
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Avoid applying near
the fragile eye area,
especially if using a
hardening mask.
Masks should be used
once a week for 10 to
15 minutes.
ALL ABOUT HANDS
Avocado Moisture
Rich Hand Mask
Avocado and shea and
cocoa butters form
a super-moisturizing
treatment that leaves
hands incredibly soft.
$15; uppercanada
soap.com
FOR OILY SKIN:
Plantogen Rotorua
Geothermal Clay Mask
Mineral clay draws
out impurities and
banishes excess oil.
$37; plantogen.com
OSCAR BLANDI
Exfoliating Treatment
Think of it as detox for
hair. Jojoba beads gently
buff away build-up
while stimulating the
scalp, and the lemon
mint scent is a refreshing
wakeup call. $26;
oscarblandi.com
FOR DRY SKIN:
Zensation Super Rich
Repairing Mask
This shea-infused
confection leaves skin
soft and glowing. $75;
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Cosmetic surgery is a major decision and
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ADVENTURE
Hiking, the Hard Way
PROVE YOUR METTLE (AND EARN YOUR DINNER) BY COMPLETING THESE EXTREME TREKS IN A SINGLE DAY.
10,000
FEET
8,000
6,000
4,000
2,000
3,800
FEET
3,400
3,000
2,600
2,200
CACTUS TO CLOUDS TRAIL (LOS ANGELES)
Elevation
change:
13,200
feet
0 MILES 5
10 15
A grueling, 12-hour hike from the baking desert floor to the top
of 10,804-foot San Jacinto Peak, just east of LA. PAYOFF: John
Muir called the view “the most sublime spectacle to be found anywhere
on this earth.” X-FACTOR: Broiling temps. Palm Springs,
where the hike begins, still averages highs in the 90s in October.
DEVIL’S PATH (WHITE PLAINS, NY)
Elevation
change:
18,500
feet
FOOD OOD OD + EXERCISE EEXER
XERCIS CIS CI CIS CISE IS
GUTBUSTERS
You don’t have to deny
yourself the good… er,
greasy things in life—
you just have to work
them off .
emergency H 2O bucket
low point
summit
best view
waterfall
tram/beer
high point
A knee-pounding slog over six Catskills mountains, all of them
higher than 3,500 feet. PAYOFF: Payoff? Oh, wait, you’ll have a
great “What was I thinking?” story to tell your friends. X-FACTOR:
Up and down, up and d…. Your quads burn on the endless
climbs, and your knees scream on the precipitous descents.
18.2
GARBAGE PLATE
ROCHESTER, NY
This three-pound dish looks
like what it’s called. Get it with
home fries and macaroni salad
topped with two hamburgers
and raw onions, then drenched
in hot sauce and mustard.
GET IT: Nick Tahou Hots • 585-
436-0184; garbageplate.com
WORK IT OFF: Rent a bike
from Park Ave Bike Shop
and hit the scenic Erie Canal
Towpath for a long spin.
GRAND CANYON RIM-TO-RIM (LAS VEGAS)
DEEP-FRIED CHEESESTEAK
BALTIMORE
Steak and cheese is wrapped
burrito-style in pizza dough,
then deep fried. Hot Tomatoes
owner Mark Dayton says
customers have described it as
“a cheesesteak doughnut.”
GET IT: Hot Tomatoes
410-563-4453
WORK IT OFF: Rent a kayak
from Ultimate Watersports and
paddle the marshy edges of
Chesapeake Bay.
800-year-old ruins
Indian Gardens
KEYHOLE ROUTE TO LONGS PEAK (DENVER)
tree line
rock scramble
summit
LET’S GO 023
A challenging north-south transect of the Grand, from the North
Rim’s lofty pine forests to the Colorado River, and back up to the
high desert of the South Rim. PAYOFF: The solitude of the deep
canyon. X-FACTOR: Aridity. From October to April there’s not a
drop of water from the North Rim to near river’s edge (~14 miles).
0 MILES 5
10 15 20
25
0 MILES
5 10
15
7,500
FEET
6,000
4,500
3,000
14,000
FEET
13,000
12,000
11,000
10,000
Elevation
change:
11,100
feet
the river
0 MILES 5
10 15 20
Elevation
change:
9,700
feet
An arduous ascent of 14,259-foot Longs Peak, the loftiest peak in
Rocky Mountain National Park, including Class 3 scrambles over
exposed rock. PAYOFF: Climbing the back of Colorado’s state
quarter. Bankroll that! X-FACTORS: Exposed rock and severe
weather. Start before dawn to avoid wild thunderstorms.
BACON EXPLOSION
KANSAS CITY
Ten bacon strips are wrapped
around two pounds of Italian
sausage and a pound-plus of
fried bacon covered in dry rub
and BBQ sauce. It’s then smoked
and sliced like a loaf of bread.
GET IT: The Kansas City
BBQ Store • 913-782-5171;
thekansascitybbqstore.com
WORK IT OFF: Join the Kansas
City Trail Nerds for a run on
the trails of Landahl Park.
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024 LET’S GO
ROUNDUP
MONSTER MASH
A GUIDE TO THE
CRYPTIDS* THAT MIGHT
LIVE AMONG US
Chupacabra
WHERE: Puerto Rico and
Texas (near Houston)
WHAT: A hairy reptilian with
glowing red eyes and fangs
that attacks livestock and
drinks their blood
CHANCE IT EXISTS: It
hasn’t been seen in Puerto
Rico since a rash of alleged
attacks in the mid-1990s,
and recent “sightings”
across Texas have turned out
to be coyotes with bad cases
of mange.
OUR GUESS: They are packs
of bloodthirsty wild dogs.
Grassman
WHERE: Rural Ohio, near
Akron and Columbus
WHAT: A 7- to 8-foot-tall apelike
hominid covered in hair,
similar to Bigfoot, but less
solitary (they’ve been seen
in groups)
CHANCE IT EXISTS: Sightings
have persisted since
the 18th century, but video
and photographic evidence
has proven inconclusive.
OUR GUESS: Teens heard the
legend, bought gorilla suits
and prank the locals.
*animals whose existence or survival
is disputed or unsubstantiated
HOW TO BECOME A SUPERHERO IN NEW YORK CITY
1. COSTUME. Superman was
Clark Kent until he put on his
cape and boots. Get yours at
Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co.
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2. AGILITY. You won’t cling to
skyscrapers, but you can jump
like Spiderman after a few
gymnastics classes at NYC Elite.
3. CRIME-FIGHTING SKILLS.
Practice Batman’s martial art of
choice at Clockwork Jiu-Jitsu to
turn your whiffs into POWs.
ILLUSTRATION BY
DAVID FULLARTON
Jersey Devil
WHERE: New Jersey Pine
Barrens, near Atlantic City
WHAT: A huge winged beast
with cloven feet and talons
that kills livestock and
terrorizes humans
CHANCE IT EXISTS: There
have been sporadic sightings
since the 1700s, which
peaked in January 1909.
A new photo—and fresh
debate—surfaced this year.
OUR GUESS: Fugitives and
outlaws called “Pine Robbers”
triggered the legend.
Altamaha-ha
WHERE: Mouth of Georgia’s
Altamaha River, 70 miles
north of Jacksonville, FL
WHAT: A 20-foot-long,
dinosaur-like aquatic animal
with an alligator’s elongated
snout, a low dorsal fin, front
flippers and a long, horizontal
tail that it undulates like
a dolphin to propel itself
CHANCE IT EXISTS: Bigfoot
once spotted one, but even
his photo came out blurry.
OUR GUESS: The locals have
Loch Ness envy.
ILLUSTRATIONS BY SPIKE O’LAOCHDHA
4. SUPERHERO FRIENDS. Still
no superpowers? You can compare
duds with other heroes at
the Village Halloween Parade.

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NFL STAR—AND THE INSPIRATION FOR THE BLIND SIDE—
MICHAEL OHER TACKLES LIFE IN BALTIMORE HEAD ON.
PURPLE REIGN Baltimore Raven
Michael Oher takes the field.
It’s the sophomore season for
Baltimore Ravens off ensive
tackle Michael Oher.
But pro ball is only the latest of several lives No. 74 has lived. Famous
as the subject of the Academy Award-nominated Th e Blind Side,
Memphis-born Oher had a tumultuous upbringing as a homeless child
and spent time in foster homes until a local family adopted him. Today,
the University of Mississippi graduate with a degree in criminal justice
looks forward not only to earning some wins on the fi eld, but also to the
publication of his memoir, I Beat the Odds (February 2011).
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What makes M&T Bank Stadium
such a great football venue? “Th e
fans are great. Th ey are so close to the
action that it feels like a high school
game; you can feel their enthusiasm on
the fi eld. You can’t believe that there
are 71,000 people in the stands. It also
doesn’t hurt that I get to play with guys
like Ray Lewis. Watching him come
out of that tunnel in person, aft er
seeing it on TV for years, is unreal.”
Where do you go for a taste of
Baltimore? “Obrycki’s in Fell’s Point.
Th e crabcakes are huge and have so
much fl avor. At some spots around
town, they can be bland; I’ve never
been disappointed at Obrycki’s. I
also love the atmosphere; it’s a family
restaurant that you can also bring your
teammates or a date to.”
What about dessert? “My favorite
shop for ice cream is Rita’s. I am a
simple guy—my favorite is vanilla. You
can’t go wrong with that.”
Where do you go if you want to
escape from football and the fans?
“I’ll go down to the Inner Harbor to
walk around. It’s a nice scene, with all
the restaurants and shops, and it just
takes your mind off football. I also like
visiting the aquarium; the whole place
is so cool.”
Has your past inspired you to pay it
forward in Baltimore? “It has. I go to
various foster homes, youth programs
FAN FAVORITE Spectators always feel close
to the action at M&T Bank Stadium.
and boys’ and girls’ clubs, where the
kids are in what was my situation, who
don’t think they can make it out. Th ey
see me and think, ‘Wow! It’s really
possible!’ I give them so much hope. I
tell them my story—and how to keep
working toward whatever they want
to do.”
When your book comes out, is there
a bookstore where you hope to sign
copies? “Th ere’s a Barnes & Noble
near where I live in Pikesville, off
Reisterstown Road. I go there all the
time to read books and magazines.
Whoever wants me at their venue,
though, I’ll be willing to come there.”
What do you appreciate most about
Baltimore? “Th e people. Everybody’s
friendly and welcomes you with open
arms. It’s just like a big family. It’s
like Memphis, like a Southern city. I
almost feel like I’m home.”
—Michael J. Bandler
M&T BANK STADIUM 1101 Russell St;
410-261-7283; baltimoreravens.com
OBRYCKI’S 1727 E Pratt St; 410-732-
6399; obryckis.com
RITA’S Multiple locations; ritasice.com
NATIONAL AQUARIUM, BALTIMORE 501 E
Pratt St; 410-576-3800; aqua.org
BARNES & NOBLE 1819 Reisterstown Rd;
410-415-5758; barnesandnoble.com
TO LEARN more about what to do, where
to eat and where to shop in Baltimore,
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031 TOP TOUR GUIDES
038 SIN CITY’S WINE SCENE
042 THE SPACE SHUTTLE’S LAST LAUNCH
048 HELEN MIRREN
Features
LEADERS OF THE PACK
MEET 10 OF THE BEST TOUR GUIDES IN THE COUNTRY.
Robyn Elliott
BICYCLE TOURS OF ATLANTA
Atlanta
DESCRIBE YOUR IDEAL TOUR
GROUP. “As much as I enjoy large
groups, I am thrilled when I can
take two or three people out for
an intimate tour. Some of the best
moments are when the locals get
involved, and with a smaller group,
we can actually visit with people like
Bertha, an artist in Cabbagetown.”
WHAT’S THE BEST RESPONSE
YOU’VE RECEIVED? “The most
gratifying reaction is when people
write me later to tell me they have
purchased a bike. This means that
the experience was so positive—
that they felt safe and had fun and
that there was a shift for them
during our tour. How cool is that?”
WHAT MAKES ATLANTA SPECIAL?
“Her people and her hospitality.
Atlanta is beautiful… I’m just so
grateful I have this wonderful city to
show off!”
biketoursatl.com
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Bill Murphy
HISTORIC NEW
ORLEANS TOURS
New Orleans
WHAT MAKES NEW ORLEANS
A GOOD PLACE TO BE A TOUR
GUIDE? “Because it’s unlike
any other city in the US. It’s a
European city that just happens
to be located at the mouth of
the Mississippi.”
WHEN DID YOU GET INTO THIS
BUSINESS? “In 1991. My hobby
was New Orleans history, and I
have degrees in journalism and
theater, so it was a no-brainer.
Then, in the late ’90s, I started
a tour company with my first
cousin once removed, [famed
vampire novelist] Anne Rice.”
A LOT OF YOUR GARDEN
DISTRICT TOUR RELATES TO
RICE’S WORK, INCLUDING A
STOP AT HER HOME AND A
CEMETERY THAT SHOWS UP IN
HER WRITING. YOU MUST GET
A LOT OF STRANGE CUSTOM-
ERS. “I had a fella show up on
my tour with a copy of Interview
with the Vampire indexed like
a Bible, so when I talked about
something in the Garden District,
he could read what Anne
had written about it. I know I
did well, because he said, ‘It’s
exactly the way she describes
it!’” tourneworleans.com
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Theresa Nemetz
MILWAUKEE FOOD TOURS
Milwaukee
WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO
START GIVING FOOD TOURS?
“It started as a hobby. I love
Milwaukee, and my husband,
Wade, who is also from
Milwaukee, loves food. So we
combined those two things.”
WHY IS MILWAUKEE SUCH
A GREAT PLACE FOR A
CULINARY EXPERIENCE?
“We have so many great
immigrant backgrounds and
ethnic flavors in Milwaukee.
It’s a wonderful opportunity
to sample different foods. You
go to one block and you’re in
Germany. You go to another
block and you’re in Italy.
People think it’s just beer and
brats here.”
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE
THING TO EAT ON THE TOUR?
“I am Sicilian, and I’ve been
going to Peter Sciortino’s
Bakery for the cannolis since I
was a little girl.”
DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE
FOR FUTURE TOURGOERS?
“Come hungry.”
milwaukeefoodtours.com
MURPHY: SAM POLCER; WILSON: PETER KOCH

Jerome D. Wilson
(JDL of the Cold
Crush Brothers)
HUSH HIP HOP TOURS
New York, NY
WHAT MAKES SOMEONE
A GOOD HIP-HOP GUIDE?
“Knowing your hip-hop
history—and who better to
know it than somebody who
lived it? I can do this in my
sleep. I’ve been told I have the
memory of 20 elephants as far
as hip-hop is concerned.”
DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE
MEMORY FROM A SPECIFIC
TOUR? “We went into Hollis
Famous Burgers [in Queens]
and Snoop Dogg was there.
The group’s eyes just lit up.
They looked at me like, ‘Do
you think you can get some
autographs?’ And I went,
‘Watch this.’ They got to take
pictures and get autographs.
It looked like I set it up.”
YOU’RE A LEGENDARY
HIP-HOP DJ. WHY DID YOU
START GIVING TOURS? “In a
lot of hip-hop today, they’re
just out to get: ‘Give me that
chain, give me that watch,
give me that Rolls-Royce, give
me the lights, the camera, the
action.’ But what about the
history? What about when
the year 2052 comes around,
and the pioneers aren’t here
anymore? Who’s going to tell
our story then? I feel it’s my
obligation to put our history
in its proper context. I don’t
do this for the money; I do it
for the love of the art form.”
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Jose San Roman Jr.
AQUA SPORTS KAYAKS & SURF SHOPS
San Juan, PR
WHAT’S THE BEST THING ABOUT BEING A GUIDE? “The journey.
It’s very exciting to paddle with a fun group of people toward the
same goal. And I like being surrounded by Mother Nature. The
crystal-clear waters, the mangroves and the narrow passages
are priceless.”
DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE TOUR? “I love all of my tours, but
my favorite one is Gilligan’s Island Kayak Adventure. It is located
in the Guánica Dry Forest Reserve. It’s a very exciting 4-mile
trip, and we visit different places like Gilligan’s Island
and Ballenas Beach.”
WHAT DO YOUR GROUPS LIKE BEST ABOUT THE TOURS?
“When we come across dolphins, whales, manatees and turtles.”
WHAT DO YOU HOPE THEY LEARN FROM THESE ENCOUNTERS?
“To treasure the beauty of nature and understand the importance
of preserving it.”
aquasportskayaks.com
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Seth Heald
ARIZONA OUTBACK
ADVENTURES
Phoenix, AZ
WHAT MAKES ARIZONA
SUCH A GREAT PLACE FOR
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES?
“We have everything from
beautiful, classic desert
landscapes to tall pine
forests with deep canyons.
And along with that diversity
is, of course, our weather. It
rains very little, which allows
people to plan a trip well
in advance.”
WHAT’S SOMETHING
PEOPLE ARE SURPRISED
TO LEARN ON YOUR
TOURS? “People are always
shocked to find out that
rattlesnakes are not as big of
a concern—although they’re
extremely abundant—as
they imagined.”
HAVE YOU HAD ANY
UNUSUAL REACTIONS
TO YOUR TOURS? “There
was a woman, a corporate
executive from the UK, who
did a trip with us to the
Grand Canyon and fell so in
love with the place that she
decided to drop everything
and move to Arizona.”
YOU MUST HAVE TAKEN
PRIDE IN THAT. “Knowing
that I provided an experience
that was so impactful was a
neat feeling, for sure.”
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DRAKES: GARY ERSKINE
E. L. Butterworth
HISTORIC RICHMOND TOURS
AND SEGWAY OF RICHMOND
Richmond, VA
WHAT MAKES SOMEONE A
GOOD TOUR GUIDE? “A good
tour guide has to love research.
You’re not teaching, though.
You’ve got to have commentary,
but you have to be able
to really gear it toward the
specific dynamic that exists
in the group that you’re
working with.”
WHAT MAKES RICHMOND A
GOOD PLACE FOR HISTORICAL
TOURS? “This is a very historic
city. Probably the most in the
country—there are more than
400 years of it here. People
say, ‘You folks don’t want to
tear anything down, do you?’
And they’re right, we don’t. Our
state Capitol alone is worth the
trip. It’s the oldest public building
in the Western Hemisphere
in the form of a classical
temple. It’s fully restored, and
it’s a magnificent place.”
YOU MUST GET A LOT OF AMA-
TEUR HISTORIANS. “I tell you,
when I’m giving a tour and a
lady turns to me and says, ‘You
know, my husband’s a Civil War
buff,’ right away, my antenna
goes up. Look out!”
richmondhistorycenter.com;
segwayofrichmond.biz
Elham Jazab
STARLINE TOURS
Los Angeles
HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE
BUSINESS? “The owner of
the company saw me doing
standup and asked, ‘What
do you do when you’re not
doing comedy?’”
HAS THIS JOB MADE YOU
A BETTER ACTRESS AND
COMEDIENNE? “Sure. It’s
good practice. You have to be
able to perform under difficult
circumstances. Sometimes
you’re stuck in traffic, there
might be a screaming baby on
board and the weather might
be bad. You’ve got to be able
to maintain your aplomb,
entertain people, keep them
safe and show them what they
came to see.”
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE
PLACE ON THE MOVIE STARS’
HOMES TOUR? “Peter Sellers’
old house is stunning. He’s also
one of my favorite actors—a
master of subtle comedy.”
WHAT’S THE CROWD
FAVORITE? “Simon Cowell’s
house always gets a nice
‘Oh my goodness!’ That’s
a beautiful house. It’s very
dramatic.” starlinetours.com
Danielle A. Drakes
A FREE BLACK WOMAN:
ELIZABETH KECKLY,
A FORD’S THEATRE “HISTORY
ON FOOT” WALKING TOUR
Washington, DC
WHO WAS ELIZABETH KECKLY?
“Elizabeth Keckly was born into
slavery, learned to sew and
convinced her owner to allow
her to purchase her freedom.
She moved to Washington, DC,
and eventually worked for and
became very close friends with
Mary Todd Lincoln, Abraham
Lincoln’s wife, when she was in
the White House.”
DO YOU CONSIDER WHAT
YOU DO ACTING? “Yes. I
actually don’t consider it tour
guiding because there is a
script and I am in character the
whole time.”
WHAT MAKES WASHINGTON,
DC, SUCH A GREAT PLACE FOR
THIS KIND OF TOUR? “At one
point, the audience is sitting
on the steps of Freedom Plaza,
with the Willard InterContinental
hotel and the National
Theatre in the background, and
they can see the Capitol behind
me. It’s probably one of the
most incredible sets for a piece
of theater that I’ve ever been
able to work with.” Through
Oct. 23; fordstheatre.org
Steve Schneiter
DENVER MICROBREW TOUR
Denver
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE
BEER TO TASTE ON THE
TOUR? “It changes a lot—
there are so many beers—but
my all-time favorite would
probably be Hibernation
Ale, Great Divide Brewing
Company’s winter seasonal.
It’s delicious. Great Divide is
my favorite stop on the tour.”
WHAT MAKES DENVER
A GOOD SPOT FOR A
MICROBREW TOUR? “The
weather is awesome all the
time, which makes it really
good for a walking tour.
Besides that, Denver itself
is a pretty beer-centric city.
The microbrewery culture has
been growing—it’s been kind
of under the radar and now it’s
getting out there.”
WHAT SORT OF RESPONSES
DO YOU GET? “People are
just psyched and say they
like the stories I tell. That
happens quite a bit. But
that could be because the
altitude makes the beer go to
their heads a little quicker.”
denvermicrobrewtour.com
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“LET’S
PUT IT
THIS
WAY —
I don’t think there’s
any place you can
drink better than
Las Vegas.”
When Jason
Smith, the
Bellagio’s director
of wine, said
those words to me
over the phone,
I couldn’t help
but be skeptical.
As a guy from
restaurant-heavy New York
who grew up in wine-obsessed Italy, how
could I not be? The city of one-armed bandits,
Wayne Newton and showgirls is now a great
American wine destination?
As someone who is studying to become a
Master Sommelier, the gold standard in professional
wine service, I couldn’t help but wonder whether
Las Vegas’ wine culture was more glam than
substance. And the only way to find out was to go
there and taste it for myself.
VNCITY
BY EDWARD LEWINE • PHOTOGRAPHS BY JACOB KEPLER
MY FIRST DISCOVERY DOESN’T SURPRISE
me: Vegas sells a lot of wine. The Bellagio alone
employs 15 sommeliers (and four Master Sommeliers);
its inventory has more than 60,000 bottles and
yearly sales are more than $38 million. And this is
just one of around two dozen major resorts in town.
Sure, those numbers are impressive, but as they say,
size isn’t everything, right?
The next thing I learn shocks me: Las Vegas
has 15 Master Sommeliers (16 if you count nearby
Henderson). There are 105 Master Sommeliers in
the entire country, a testament to how hard the title
is to earn. You have to pass four exams, each with a
written portion, the final three with practical service
tests and blind tastings, which require describing six
IT HAS
QUANTITY AND
QUALITY—BUT WHAT
REALLY SEPARATES
LAS VEGAS’ WINE
SCENE FROM THE
REST IS ITS SUR-
PRISING LACK OF
PRETENSION.

TASTING NOTES Kevin Vogt, Master
Sommelier at Delmonico Steakhouse
in The Venetian, examines a bottle
of wine.
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wines—identifying year, country of
origin, district and appellation of
origin, and grape varieties—based
on what’s in the glass. (I’ve only
passed the first exam.)
To put it in perspective,
New York has just four Master
Sommeliers. (Ouch.) “It’s rare to
have [Vegas’] concentration of
expertise,” says Kathleen Lewis,
executive director of the Court of
Master Sommeliers. “Vegas has a
high level of commitment to wine.”
Commitment, I’ll buy, but what
about sophistication?
THE FIRST RESTAURANT I
visit isn’t on the Strip, but in a
strip mall a few miles away. Lotus
of Siam, which serves Northern
Thai cuisine, is a legend among
wine geeks for its 750-entry wine
list, which includes around 200
German rieslings at tiny markups. “We focus on
Rieslings because they pair so well with our food,”
explains the wine buyer, Bank Atcharawan. He proves
it by sending out a Dönnhoff Kreuznacher Krötenpfuhl
Riesling Kabinett 2008 and a plate of nam kao
tod. The wine is as light as spring water, a touch sweet
and tasting of tart lemon, Bartlett pear and minerals.
The purity, fruit and acid of the wine balance and
enhance the flavors on the plate of crispy rice, minced
sour sausage, green onion, fresh chili, ginger, peanuts
and lime juice.
Then it’s back onto the Strip for two wine
experiences that I assume will be more in synch with
my image of glamorous Vegas. I start at Delmonico
Steakhouse at The Venetian, a classic meat-lover’s
haven owned by Emeril Lagasse. Emeril’s Wine Director
Kevin Vogt—who spends five nights a week at
Delmonico—is a Master Sommelier. He’s in charge of
a 2,200-entry list and provides the kind of immaculate
service one would expect from someone who can
identify the region of a grape just by tasting it. He’s
a super-mellow Texan with a soul patch; a guy you’d
rather drink with than be served by. I am more than
impressed by a series of classic steakhouse wines—big,
red monsters from California like a Napa cab from
Roy Estate.
Before I know it, it’s 10pm and the Bellagio
fountain is dancing in the windows of Osteria del
Circo, the circus-themed palace of Tuscan food
operated by the legendary restaurateur Sirio Maccioni.
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FROM TOWER TO TABLE (above)
Daphne Lucas, a “wine angel” at
Aureole in Mandalay Bay, retrieves a
bottle from the restaurant’s 42-foottall
wine tower; (opposite) Customers
enjoy a meal at Osteria del Circo in
the Bellagio.
William Moss, head sommelier for Circo and
its French twin, Le Cirque, sets me up with
a series of regional Italian and French wines
made by small producers. Moss explains the
wine to me with quiet elegance, and asks me
what I think, smiling big at my responses. As
he pours me a pretty 2009 rosé from Valle
Reale in Montepulciano d’Abruzzo in a room reminiscent of Ringling’s finest, I
can’t deny the Vegas wine scene is as sophisticated as it is sensational.
But more than that, it’s also relaxed in a way that is very un-New York, where
there’s a feeling of competition in the wine world. Here, I’m having trouble
meeting anyone I don’t want to go watch a game with. But that may soon change.
According to Vogt, “What makes Vegas different is that we are brand new. We
haven’t had time to get full of ourselves.” It’s a good thing I’m taking it all in now,
then, isn’t it?
MY WINE ODYSSEY CONTINUES THE next day, in the passenger seat of a
Chevy Suburban driven by Paolo Barbieri, a voluble Master Sommelier from
Rome. Barbieri handles the wine at Alex, an establishment specializing in
French Riviera cuisine, at the Wynn. Alex is closed for its annual repairs, which
is a pity because Barbieri is known for offering around 25 Madeiras by the glass.
We drive 15 miles northwest to Marché Bacchus, which is a kind of clubhouse
in the Vegas wine world. The small lakeside French bistro has an attached wine
store with more than 950 selections, where you pay no more than $10 above
retail for a bottle to accompany your meal. (There are also more than 40 wines
by the glass.)
I sit with Barbieri and Marché Bacchus owners, Jeff and Rhonda Wyatt,
sipping a Barbieri Syrah, Colson Canyon 2006, made by Paolo himself. (Vogt
makes a Napa cabernet blend called Mastery, and Willi Sherer, the Master
Sommelier at Aureole in Mandalay Bay, runs Iberian Remix, a label devoted

“What makes
Vegas different
is that we are
brand new. We
haven’t had time
to get full of
ourselves.”
— Kevin Vogt, Master Sommelier
to Spanish grape varieties
grown in California.) “We
love having Paolo’s wine on
the list,” Rhonda says. “We
try to support him and he
supports us.”
The rest of my trip is
a whirlwind. I try sakes at
Bar Masa in ARIA Resort
& Casino; visit Bubble Bar,
the champagne lounge at
Restaurant Guy Savoy in
Caesars Palace; hit the fourstory
wine tower at Aureole
in Mandalay Bay. One of my
favorite places is The Wine
Cellar at the Rio. The manager of the store and bar, Hung Nguyen, shows me a
collection of Château d’Yquem dessert wines from 1855 to 1989 for sale for $2
million and tells me Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous stories about serving tens
of thousands of dollars in bottles in one night. Yet, back at the bar, he spends 45
minutes patiently explaining the difference in taste profile between European
and American wines to a Michigan couple that is never going to spend more
than 50 bucks.
I end my journey at Michael Mina in the Bellagio, where Master Sommelier
Joe Phillips walks me through a five-course menu paired with chardonnay,
pinot noir and cab from ZD Wines in Napa. (The restaurant does a tasting
menu like this for a different winery every two months.) I ask Phillips why he
thinks the Vegas wine community is so down-to-earth.
After a pause, he says that the public in Las Vegas is
different from other cities. In any given restaurant,
you’ll get people of all backgrounds, coming in at all
hours, expecting to be impressed, yes—but most of all
to have F-U-N.
“I think we’ve adapted to the unique environment
here,” he says. “After all, this is Vegas.”
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Las Vegas Blvd S; 702-693-
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BAR MASA 3730 Las Vegas
Blvd S; 877-230-2742;
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BUBBLE BAR AT RESTAU-
RANT GUY SAVOY 3570 Las
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AUREOLE 3950 Las Vegas
Blvd S; 702-632-7401;
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MICHAEL MINA 3600 Las
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7223; michaelmina.net
TO LEARN more about what to do, where to eat and where to
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THE SPACE SHUTTLE PROGRAM IS APPROACHING ITS LAST TWO MISSIONS. WHAT DOES
THIS MEAN FOR FLORIDA’S SPACE COAST? A FORMER RESIDENT RETURNS TO REFLECT
ON ITS PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE.
BY SARAH L. ST3WART
HAVING A BLAST The Space
Shuttle Endeavour blazes a trail
toward the Russian Space Station
Mir on Jan. 22, 1998.
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“OK,
we’ve
got six
minutes,”
Mom says, and we grab our flashlights and slide
into our flip-flops. The three of us—Mom, my
sister, Anne, and I—walk briskly down our unlit
dirt road, where the pulsing creak of katydids in
the palms turns the darkness three-dimensional,
then round the corner heading east. The breeze
picks up, carrying a hint of saltiness. We reach
the bluff over the Indian River—which is really
a lagoon separating us from the vastness of the
Atlantic Ocean—and we wait.
Anne and I slap mosquitoes. I fidget with
the same bored anticipation I get watching the
school clock tick down to recess time.
Then, to the north, the horizon glows, piercing
the blackness. “There it goes!” Mom says. We
watch as a ball of fire rises from the edge of the
Earth, climbing steadily into the star-studded
sky. My heart pounds until the rocket boosters
drop away and the space shuttle becomes a
pinprick of light, falling in an eastward arc
around the globe. Within minutes, it’s gone from
sight, and we begin the walk back home.
“It’s already over Africa by now,” Dad says
upon our return. The idea seems so gloriously
improbable that I think if this could be true,
then nearly anything must be possible.
1 CAN’T R3M3MB3R how many of the 132
total space shuttle launches I’ve watched from
that bluff 60 miles south of Florida’s Kennedy
Space Center (which is itself 48 miles east of
Orlando). But seeing the liftoffs—and listening
for chest-thumping sonic booms when shuttles
came in for landings—were as much a part of
my childhood as seeing the Statue of Liberty
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NASA
3, 2, 1... LIFTOFF!
Since NASA’s Space Shuttle
Program—which sends
astronauts to orbit the
Earth—began in 1981, a
total of 132 launches have
occurred. The program is
ending in 2011, when NASA is
expected to transition to the
new Constellation Program,
a bid to send astronauts out
into the solar system.
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might be for a kid raised in New York City.
So when I learned the shuttle program was
ending, with its final two flights targeted
for Nov. 1 and Feb. 26, 2011, I felt a pang. I
knew I’d be saying goodbye to an old friend.
The first shuttle launch in 1981
preceded my arrival into the world by two
years. But the space program began shaping
the identity of Central Florida long before,
with the first rocket launch from thenremote
Cape Canaveral in 1950.
The subsequent space boom flooded
the area with transplanted scientists and
engineers. My father, a kid in nearby
Melbourne during the ’50s and early ’60s,
recalls that at least half of his classmates’
parents worked for the space program. He
watched as Alan Shepard lifted off in 1961
to become the first American in space, and
as John Glenn followed suit the next year to
become the first human in orbit. Thousands
welcomed astronauts home in parades down
the coast.
“This whole area’s called the Space Coast
for a reason,” says Mike Leinbach, shuttle
launch director and a NASA employee since
1984. “We all take pride in being a part of
the American manned space program.”
To this day, almost everyone on the
Space Coast knows someone associated with
the space program, says Laurilee Thompson,
a Brevard County tourism official and a
fourth-generation native of Titusville, a
town close enough to KSC that the blasts
of the massive Apollo moon launches
broke windows there. The space program
maintains a constant, visible presence, from
the names of local businesses and city streets
to the wilderness of Merritt Island National
Wildlife Refuge and Canaveral National
Seashore, both spared from development as
buffers for KSC. Without the space program,
Thompson says, “The whole character of
our town would be very different.”
CHALL3NG3R’S PAYL0AD BAY doors
opened slowly, bit by bit unveiling Jon
McBride’s first glimpse of Australia, just 45
minutes after liftoff from KSC. For McBride,
viewing the Earth from above on that 1984
shuttle mission revealed a beauty he hasn’t
forgotten nearly three decades later.
A member of the first class of shuttle
pilots, McBride also remembers well the
shuttle’s early days, when it seemed it
might not even get off the ground. Now, as
one of several astronauts who meet with
the public at the KSC Visitor Complex, a
hybrid museum-science center-theme park,
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McBride considers the shuttle like a part of
his family and looks toward its final launch
with a heavy heart. “It’s going to be very
nostalgic,” he says. “It really is sad for me
that it’s going away.”
The shuttle was the world’s first reusable
spacecraft, coordinating more than 2.5
million parts to send astronauts into 17,000mile-per-hour
orbit in just more than eight
minutes. Former astronaut Bill Gregory
says he didn’t fully appreciate the shuttle’s
capabilities until his 16-day Endeavour
mission in 1995. “It goes up like a rocket
and lands like a plane,” he says. “It’s a
glorious vehicle.”
Leinbach’s feelings echo Gregory’s.
“When the shuttle flies, it is absolutely the
most amazing machine the world has ever
built. It’s been the showpiece of NASA for
the last 30 years,” he says. “It is, in part, the
pride of America.”
With an unprecedented ability to
transport payload—about 50,000 pounds
per mission—it has toted satellites to and
from space, delivered the Hubble Space
Telescope into orbit and was integral in
the football-field-sized International Space
Station’s construction. Back on Earth,
technologies developed for the shuttle have
led to new heart pumps for cardiac patients,
better pads for football players and safer
runways for airplanes.
Given its accomplishments and
capability, Leinbach and others question
the wisdom of ending the shuttle program
before its replacement is ready. Gregory is
troubled to lose the shuttle’s unique ability
to bring massive amounts of equipment
(called downmass) from the space station
back to Earth. And on the Space Coast,
there’s concern for the 9,000 shuttle-related
jobs that may be lost at KSC and how that
could impact the area economy.
These practical issues make my
personal nostalgia for the shuttle seem
rather trivial, but it’s the combination of
these elements—the shuttle’s importance
to science and the economy as well as our
emotional connection to it—that will make
its final launch such a milestone.
REMAINING
SHUTTLE LAUNCH
SCHEDULE
NOV. 1:
SPACE SHUTTLE
DISCOVERY,
MISSION STS-133
FEB. 26, 2011:
SPACE SHUTTLE
ENDEAVOUR,
MISSION STS-134
Shuttle launches are visible
along the Space Coast; Jetty
Park in Port Canaveral and the
Cocoa Beach Pier are among
the most popular viewing
spots. For others, visit
nasa.gov. Note that launch
dates may change.
0N A TR1P to the visitor complex, I turn
a corner and see a vision of my 10-year-old
self squinting back at me. The salty breeze
blows her long blond hair in a scatter. She
STARRY EYED
ASPIRING ASTRONAUTS CAN GET A TASTE OF THE REAL THING.
In addition to Camp Kennedy, a summer-only space camp, the Kennedy Space Center offers the half-day
Astronaut Training Experience, during which fledgling spacemen and women 14 years and older participate in
simulated missions, hear from former NASA astronauts and experience g-forces. The family program will have
the whole crew (ages 7 and older) working together on a space shuttle mission. kennedyspacecenter.com

is all skinny legs and has a big grin on her
face, posing before a full-size replica of the
space shuttle. “When I first saw (the shuttle)
I thought it was so big,” Brenna Ebitz tells
me. “I thought it’d only be the size of a bus.”
This is Ebitz and her grandfather’s first
trip to the complex, where IMAX films,
rocket displays, tours of launch facilities and
the simulated Shuttle Launch Experience
ride attract 1.5 million visitors each year.
Two or three years from now, visitor complex
officials hope to exhibit one of the three
retired space shuttle orbiters (which are three
times the length of a school bus, and five
“The shuttle represents what this
country’s capable of. We want to tell
that story for a long time.”
times the height) not far from where Ebitz
is standing. In the same way the complex
recaptures the thrill of the Apollo program,
enabling visitors to walk beneath a 363-foot
Saturn V rocket and touch a moon rock, the
display will keep the shuttle alive for future
generations.“The shuttle represents what
this country’s capable of,” says Bill Moore,
who oversees operations at the complex. “We
want to tell that story for a long time.”
For me, envisioning the shuttle
program living on in this way puts its
conclusion in a broader context—not as
an ending, but as a closed chapter in a
continuing story. “A whole lot of people in
America, they’ve never known anything
but the shuttle,” Thompson says. “But this
is just another program at its twilight, and
other programs will come in and be just
as exciting.”
I like her optimism. And when that new
dawn comes, I hope there’s a little girl standing
on a bluff somewhere, watching and
wondering what else might be possible.
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THE EVER-POISED HELEN MIRREN MAINTAINS DIGNITY IN HOLLYWOOD IN AN ERA
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The mystique of the movie star is waning. Tabloids
routinely publish snapshots of actors—un-coiffed and
unaware—in their weekend sweats, sniffing produce or
clutching an armful of dry cleaning. Anyone with internet
access can instantly tap into a star’s Twitter feed, becoming
privy to the kinds of banal minutiae previously considered
the stuff of everyday Joes and Janes. Every day, celebrities
are losing mythical ground, and there are precious few
Hollywood actresses that can command a room—and a
screen—with the kind of unflappable dignity that has made
Helen Mirren into something of an anomaly.
A Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire since 2003 and a veteran of England’s famed Royal
Shakespeare Company (which she joined in 1966, at just 21 years old), Mirren, now 65, is a self-contained presence,
fearless and fantastically enigmatic. Born Ilyena Vasilievna Mironov in Chiswick, West London, Mirren has a
resume so packed with prestigious appointments and awards (including a Best Actress Oscar for 2006’s The Queen
and nominations for The Last Station, Gosford Park and The Madness of King George) that it’s hard to imagine her
engaged in a mundane task of any kind.
So it comes as a bit of a relief when the august actress readily—eagerly, almost—admits to something
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“I get
nervous and
frightened
before any
project.
I never quite
know if I’ll
be good
enough.”
humanizing: the occasional bout of stage fright. “Oh yes,
absolutely—yes!” she insists, laughing. “I’m always nervous before I
start a film, because you just never know; you’re being thrown into
a group of complete strangers, and you don’t know anybody and
you don’t know how they work. It’s nerve-racking. With experience,
you learn that there’s a rhythm to these things: You go to the
makeup trailer, and you go to the set, and you rehearse, and off
you go to do a scene. But I get nervous and frightened before any
project.” She pauses. “I never quite know if I’ll be good enough.”
Mirren’s humility is welcome, if wholly unexpected. She
exudes self-confidence both on- and off-screen, and she’s become
something of an unlikely sex symbol because of it. Last summer,
Mirren was artfully photographed topless in a bathtub for New
York magazine, and she’s undressed in several films, including
1979’s notoriously bawdy Caligula. In 2008, paparazzi pictures
of the star posing in a red-and-white bikini while on vacation in
Puglia, Italy, with her husband, director Taylor Hackford, caused a
global fuss. Looking composed, tanned and toned, Mirren exuded
palpable self-possession, and her enviable physique had men and
women equally transfixed.
But Hollywood isn’t known for its tolerance of aging, which
makes Mirren as much a pioneer as a pinup. But she admits she’s
looking forward to taking a break from the Hollywood hubbub
eventually, an idea that forms the emotional core of her newest
movie, Red. At first glance, the film—which co-stars Bruce Willis,
John Malkovich, Morgan Freeman and Mary-Louise Parker—is an
unexpected choice for the classically trained Mirren: It’s a gun-heavy
screwball action flick about a troop of retired, highly trained CIA
agents who are hunted for the secrets they took with them. But buried
beneath all the explosions and ammo reloads, the film is a story
about how difficult the transition into idleness can be for lifelong
workers, especially in an age in which so much of our self-definition
is tied up in our employment.
Mirren likes to think of growing older—and eventually retir-
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ing—as a welcome opportunity to trade ambition for pleasure, and
to finally relinquish the judgment that propels her. “When you’re
driving yourself, you’re hyper-self-critical—or I always have been,
anyway. And you’re constantly feeling inadequate,” she says. “[But
then] you get to let go of all of that angst and say, ‘You know what?
Just enjoy it. It’s fine.’ If you fail, failure is just a part of life. You can
let go of those dark, painful things. I still find it quite hard, but I’m
kind of stumbling towards that, I hope.”
Mirren does admit she had a few reservations about the
physicality of the role in Red—“Mary-Louise and I both said, ‘We
don’t run. We do lots of other stuff, but we don’t run’”—but she
was wildly impressed by the technical prowess of the crew, who
managed to transform a comic into a cinematic extravaganza. “It’s
fantastic to do these kinds of special effects movies, and to witness
the sophisticated level of expertise involved,” she says. “The technical
work is a high art, done by extraordinarily talented people
who make it look effortless. But I think the danger, sometimes, is
that in all that attention to beautiful detail, the story can get lost.
I think it’s really important to maintain the simple, old-fashioned
virtues of storytelling in the midst of all that.”
Based on the DC Comics graphic novel series by Warren
Ellis and Cully Hamner, the role of agent-turned-contract-killer
Victoria is a bit of a digression for Mirren, but certainly not an
unprecedented one. Over the last four decades, she’s worked
steadily in a variety of creative mediums. Her role as Detective
Chief Inspector Jane Tennison in the British police procedural
Prime Suspect—which ran on ITV for seven seasons in the 1990s
and early 2000s, and was named one of the greatest television
shows of all time by Time magazine—won her three consecutive
BAFTA TV awards. The same role got her two Emmys (she has
another two, for the TV movie The Passion of Ayn Rand and the
miniseries Elizabeth I). And off-screen, she’s performed in dozens
of plays, from authors as distinct as Shakespeare and Tennessee
Williams, in London and beyond.
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CLASS ACT (left to right) Inkheart; State of Play; The Last Station; The Queen; Red; The Tempest
Certainly it’s hard to get this deep into a 40-plus-year career
without embracing a range of genres, and Mirren celebrates each
change of pace. “You know, life is made of variety. That’s what
keeps us going, that’s what keeps our interest up in our work,” she
says. “It was great to have something that was very, very different
from the last three or four films I’ve done.”
Accordingly, Mirren has acted alongside a wide range of
performers, from the up-and-coming comedic actor Russell Brand
to the legendary Peter O’Toole, and she says a large part of the
allure of Red was its superstar cast. “There wasn’t anyone that I
wasn’t secretly terribly impressed by. My husband and I are very
big fans of Weeds, and I think if I were to lose my husband to
anyone, it would be to Mary-Louise,” she jokes. “She’s an incredibly
sexy woman, and, of course, extremely talented as well.”
Mirren says she’s drawn to performers who, like her, exude
boldness in the face of fear, and cites Lady Gaga as an example of
bravado done especially well. “I love her as a performance artist;
I love the work she has made of fashion, of personality,” she says.
“She’s turned herself into an art object. It’s the theatricality that I
respond to. You think everything has been done that can possibly
be done, and then someone comes along and does something new,
and it’s really exciting.”
With two more films coming out this winter—a Julie Taymordirected
adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Tempest, in which
Mirren plays Prospera, a tweak on the male role of Prospero, and
The Debt, a thriller about Nazi war criminals—Mirren isn’t slowing
down just yet. She continues to look at her craft as a journey, a
skill that’s realized rather than taught. “There are people who can
[act] and people who can’t, and training has nothing to do with it,”
she says. “Experience counts for a lot more. It’s about learning to
understand yourself and how to use your fear and insecurity.”
Of course, Mirren’s insecurities only make her more
remarkable, and at least from the outside, they look an awful lot
like grace.
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To get everyone
TO THE TABLE ON TIME
don’t overlook the presentation.
visitnc.com north carolina

So close you can touch it. It’s the perfect time of the year for hiking,
motorcycling and taking in the incredible colors of the majestic
Smoky Mountains. And before you know it, the slopes at Cataloochee Ski
Area will be open for great skiing, snowboarding, tubing and airboarding.
So start making plans for some exhilarating mountaintop adventures . . .
and memories! Simply, when you touch the mountains, the mountains
touch you. Learn more about Maggie Valley and Waynesville, North
Carolina at VisitNCsmokies.com.

TRAVEL REPORT:
CONTENTS
059
IN BRIEF Fun
facts, cultural
events and
must-visit
attractions.
067
CANVASS-
ING THE
NEIGHOR-
BOOD Touring
Asheville’s
River Arts
District.
068
ON THE
RECORD A
local music industry
legend
sounds off
about Chapel
Hill’s indie
rock scene.
070
FREE FOR
ALL There’s
no need
for a wallet
at many of
Raleigh’s top
museums.
072
PEEP THIS
Adventurous
ways to see
fall foliage in
Asheville.
076
BATTLING
BIFFLE The
competition
gets heated
at Charlotte’s
NASCAR Hall
of Fame.
080
FOOD FIGHT
Two locals
debate the
state’s original
barbecue
styles.
ILLUSTRATIONS BY JAMES GULLIVER HANCOCK
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I

DID YOU KNOW? Dirty Dancing—the 1987 film starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey—
was filmed in Lake Lure, NC (28 miles east of Asheville).
Three Cheers
For Beer!
The fact that North Carolina has
more microbreweries and brewpubs
than any other Southern
state is no more evident than in
the small city of Asheville. Here
is a sampling of the city’s most
popular local brews:
WHERE: Asheville Brewing Company
BESTSELLER: Shiva India Pale Ale
TASTE: Crisp and citrusy
WHERE: French Broad Brewing Company
BESTSELLER: Wee-Heavy-Er Scotch Ale
TASTE: Malty and warm
WHERE: Craggie Brewing Company
BESTSELLER: Toubab Brewe
TASTE: Crisp and malty with
a slight hoppy flavor
WHERE: Highland Brewing
BESTSELLER: Gaelic Ale
TASTE: Rich malty body balanced by
a complex hop flavor and aroma
WHERE: Green Man Ales
BESTSELLER: India Pale Ale
TASTE: Hoppy with a mild pear finish
WHERE: Lexington Avenue Brewery
BESTSELLER: Belgian White Ale
TASTE: Light and orangey
WHERE: Wedge Brewing Company
BESTSELLER: India Pale Ale
TASTE: English-style hoppy
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IN BRIEF
HIT THE ROAD Jump on the white trolley (Asheville Historic Trolley) or the red one
(Gray Line Trolley Tour) for narrated tours that stop at the Grove Park Inn Resort &
Spa, Biltmore Village, the Asheville Art Museum and other attractions. Hop on and
off at will, or take the roundtrip, 90-minute ride before deciding what to explore
first. ashevilletrolleytours.com; graylineasheville.com
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TRAVEL REPORT: NORTH CAROLINA
IN BRIEF
WHAT’S THE BUZZ? IF YOU’RE A GUEST AT THE RITZ-CARLTON,
CHARLOTTE—THE LUXURY BRAND’S FIRST LEED GOLD-CERTIFIED
HOTEL—YOU’LL NOTICE THAT THE STAFF WORKS TO MAKE YOU
FEEL AT HOME. BUT PERHAPS THE BUSIEST WORKERS ARE THOSE
YOU’LL FIND ON THE ROOF, WHERE THERE ARE TWO CONTAINED
BEEHIVES, EACH OF WHICH GENERATES UP TO 70 POUNDS OF
RAW HONEY PER YEAR.
USING YOUR
MARBLES
At Raleigh’s much-loved Marbles
Kids Museum, those with young,
curious minds can…
...discover what sinks and floats in water
…use real tools and recycled materials to build simple machines
…make a work of art and hang it on the wall for others to see
DID
YOU KNOW?
Reed Gold Mine
(32 miles from
Charlotte) is the site of
the first documented
gold find in the US
(in 1799).
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CULTURE
CALENDAR
NORTH
CAROLINA
STATE FAIR
OCT. 14-24
RALEIGH
From bees and honey to
pygmy goats and domestic
rabbits, the categories are
varied and the competition
is fierce at this annual fair.
And during the popular Folk
Festival, local dancers and
musicians do their best to
exemplify North Carolina’s
musical heritage (think bluegrass,
clogging and square
dancing). ncstatefair.org
CRAFT FAIR OF
THE SOUTHERN
HIGHLANDS
OCT. 21-24
ASHEVILLE
This semiannual event
showcases select artists
from the Southern Highland
Craft Guild, which has more
than 900 members in nine
states. This 63rd installment
features a few native North
Carolinians, who will hand
spin yarn, make bowls
from wood and transform
metal into art (in addition
to displaying completed
works). southernhighland
guild.org
NEW VISIONS:
CONTEMPORARY
MASTERWORKS
FROM THE BANK
OF AMERICA
COLLECTION
OCT. 1 TO APRIL 17, 2011
CHARLOTTE
The brand-new Mint Museum
Uptown opens its doors this
month, complete with this
inaugural exhibit featuring
more than 60 works from
the bank’s impressive
corporate collection.
Artists include Frank Stella,
Roy Lichtenstein, Helen
Frankenthaler and Edward
Ruscha. mintmuseum.org

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IN BRIEF
HIT THE TRAIL
From art to history to fishing, get a taste for
what the state has to offer:
RALEIGH HERITAGE TRAIL
CITY: Raleigh
raleighheritagetrail.com
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA FLY FISHING TRAIL
CITY: near Asheville
flyfishingtrail.com
PUBLIC ART WALKING TOUR
CITY: Charlotte
artsandscience.org
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10 STOPS
12 STOPS
Steep
Demands
Nothing makes you feel more
like royalty than a leisurely
afternoon teatime. Here are the
best spots to try it:
CARY (OUTSIDE RALEIGH):
THE UMSTEAD HOTEL AND SPA
Wed through Sun, 2:30pm to 4:30pm
$32/person
theumstead.com
CHARLOTTE:
THE BALLANTYNE HOTEL & LODGE
Tues to Sat, 1pm to 5pm
$26.95/adults and $13.50/ages 4-12
theballantynehotel.com
ASHEVILLE:
CHELSEAS THE VILLAGE TEA ROOM
Mon to Sat, 3:30pm to 5pm
$12.95/tea plate, $3.95/large pot
chelseastea.com
15 STOPS
ISN’T IT GRAND?
EVEN IF YOU’RE
NOT A GUEST
AT ASHEVILLE’S
GRAND BOHEMIAN
HOTEL, MAKE SURE
TO STOP BY ITS
IMPRESSIVE ON-SITE
ART GALLERY, HOME
TO MORE THAN 100
WORKS BY LOCAL,
REGIONAL AND
INTERNATIONAL
ARTISTS. IT ALSO
HOSTS MONTHLY
EXHIBITS AND ART-
IST RECEPTIONS.
BOHEMIANHOTEL
ASHEVILLE.COM

BY THE NUMBERS: CHARLOTTE’S TOP ATTRACTIONS
536,000
VOLUME (IN GALLONS) OF WATER
moved per minute in the three
whitewater channels at the US
National Whitewater Center, also
home to zip lines, climbing walls
and biking trails.
7,500
ESTIMATED NUMBER OF MIRRORS
on the 17-foot-5-inch-tall Firebird
sculpture in the plaza of the Bechtler
Museum of Modern Art, which
features works by Joan Miró, Andy
Warhol and Pablo Picasso.
45
WIDTH (IN FEET) of the Harvey B.
Gantt Center for African-American
Arts + Culture, one of Charlotte’s
skinniest landmarks. (What it
lacks in width, it makes up for in
incredible art exhibits.)
FARM FRESH
If you need a break from barbecue, visit the
Raleigh Downtown Farmers Market at City
Plaza for locally grown produce and artisan
bites. It takes place Wednesdays from 10am
to 2pm through Oct. 27.
Free Ride Using public transportation can be daunting to outof-towners,
but the eco-friendly R-LINE makes getting around
downtown Raleigh easy—and free. Buses run every 10 to 15 minutes,
and connect you to restaurants, shopping, museums, hotels and
anything else you may want to see or do. godowntownraleigh.com
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-321
TEMPERATURE (IN DEGREES
FAHRENHEIT) of the liquid
nitrogen used in the Sub Zero
show at Discovery Place
DID
YOU KNOW?
Duplin Winery (97
miles from Raleigh/
Durham airport) is the
largest muscadine
winery in the
world.
HOT
PROPERTY
GEORGE
VANDERBILT’S
250-ROOM
CHATEAU AT
THE 8,000-
ACRE BILTMORE
ESTATE IS
HOME TO
ORIGINAL
RENOIRS,
A CHESS
SET THAT
BELONGED
TO NAPO-
LEON AND
AN INDOOR
BOWLING
ALLEY. (LIFE
IN AMERICA’S
LARGEST HOME
SOUNDS LIKE
IT WAS PRETTY
CUSHY.) TAKE A
SELF-GUIDED
TOUR OF
THE MAN-
SION BEFORE
EXPLORING
THE EXPANSIVE
GARDEN AND
SAMPLING AT
THE ON-SITE
WINERY.
BILTMORE.COM
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©RDP3 Photography
As the leaves turn and the air cools, turn your attention to one of the hippest
areas in the Southeast. World-class museums in art, science and history stand
alongside award-winning eateries and over 60 live music venues.There’s simply
no better place to experience the energy and fun of fall. visitRaleigh.com
Fall is in the air
think Raleigh

Triangle’s Best Local Shops & Boutiques, Raleigh’s
#1 Hotel, Top Outdoor Dining in Raleigh
Six Forks Road & I-440
Raleigh, North Carolina
919.881.1146
local
100% local
Come along on a food tour of the best
restaurants in North Carolina!
RALEIGH’S MIDTOWN Shop. Stay. Renew.
BOLD. EXHILARATING. ROMANTIC. POWERFUL.
“Another highlight
in a string of recent
bar-raising concerts.”
– Raleigh News &
Observer, April 2010
“One of those
nights you dream
about…”
– Raleigh News &
Observer, February 2010
“Jaw-dropping
to hear.”
– Raleigh News &
Observer, January 2010
Come Hear
What All The Fuss
Is About
Tickets On Sale Now!
ncsymphony.org 919.733.2750
ticketmaster.com 800.745.3000
No matter where or why you travel, there’s always
something wonderfully new to be found.
4100 Main at North Hills Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 USA
919.278.1279
For more on North Hills and the Renaissance, visit NorthHillsRaleigh.com

What is it about these
mountains that visitors
find so captivating?
Maybe it’s the majestic peaks of one of the oldest
mountain ranges in the world. Or the allure of
the magnificent Blue Ridge Parkway winding
its way through our unique small towns. Join
us and create your own memorable journey.
the drive.
This year we celebrate the Blue Ridge Parkway
turning 75 years old. No visit to the North Carolina
Mountains would be complete without including
America’s Favorite Drive. There are 125 miles of
the Blue Ridge Parkway located right here in the
High Country. Don’t miss the Linn Cove Viaduct,
the Parkway Craft Center, Linville Falls, Doughton
Park and an abundance of scenic overlooks.
the destinations.
Your High Country Journey takes you to the towns
and communities of Boone, Blowing Rock, Sugar
Mountain, Beech Mountain, West Jefferson, Sparta,
Wilkesboro and Watauga County.
the fun.
For a trip back to yesteryear, visit the original
Mast General Store in Valle Crucis. Take a ride
through the Old West on an historic steam engine
at Tweetsie Railroad. Cross a Mile High Swinging
Bridge and see wildlife in their natural habitats
at Grandfather Mountain. Enjoy the wonder of
looking inside a mountain at Linville Caverns.
Savor a world class performance or tour a magnificent
contemporary art exhibition at Appalachian
State University.
the comforts.
From quaint bed and breakfasts to rustic cabin
rentals, lodging choices in the High Country are
plentiful. Take a break from your High Country
Journey with a stay at The Broyhill Inn and Conference
Center, LaQuinta Inn, Best Western Blue Ridge
Plaza, Sleep Inn, Hampton Inn, Country Inn and
Suites and Super 8, all in Boone. Chetola Resort
and The Bob Timberlake Inn are located in the
quaint mountain village of Blowing Rock.
A MOUNTAIN JOURNEY
LIKE NO OTHER...
the blue ridge
mountains
of
north carolina
Plan your journey to North Carolina’s High Country
www.MountainsofNC.com or call 800-438-7500

MAP: JAMES GULLIVER HANCOCK
Canvassing
the Neighborhood
BY BROOKE PORTER
In the mid-1990s, a cadre of forward-thinking artists bought up abandoned
warehouses and transformed them into studios in which to paint, sculpt and
otherwise create art. The area, called the River Arts District, now encompasses
about 350,000 square feet of artistic space. Some buildings house many
individual studios where artists work privately, while others have large shared
spaces. But regardless of the set-ups, all are open to the public (call ahead for
hours) and within walking distance—perfect for a self-guided tour.
COTTON MILL STUDIOS
122 Riverside Dr
Owned by potters Eileen and
Marty Black, this remnant
of an old cotton mill is home
to seven working studios. In
addition to the copper-redglazed
wares at the Blacks’
studio, visitors can browse
paintings and sketches by
Skip Rohde; abstract oil
paintings by Genie Maples;
and handmade flutes from
Leonard Lopatin.
CURVE STUDIOS
& GARDEN
6-12 Riverside Dr
One of the only buildings
that’s open to the public
seven days a week, CURVE
was among the first live/
work spaces in the area.
Today, it’s home to potters,
weavers and sculptors, as
well as encaustic painter
and sculptor Constance
Williams, president of the
River Arts District Artists.
WAREHOUSE STUDIOS
170 Lyman St
According to painter Wendy
Whitson, the artists in
the creative haven of the
River Arts District are like
family—which isn’t surprising
since she shares the
common area of her studio’s
building with six other
painters, a portrait artist, a
photographic/digital artist
and a jeweler.
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Jonas Gerard at 240 Clingman
PHIL MECHANIC STUDIOS
109 Roberts St
Edgy, young artists work
with everything from glass
and recycled textiles to
buttons in this hip studio
space. Potter Joey Sheehan
can sometimes be seen
throwing clay in the
window, and if you’re in
need of a haircut, stop by
the hip Dang Salon.
THE WEDGE
111-129 Roberts St
This spot is home to 18
individual studios. If
you want a break after
browsing oil and pastel
paintings, hand-dyed silk,
mixed-metal jewelry and
handbuilt, lace-impressed
porcelain pieces, grab a
cold one at the on-site
Wedge Brewing Company.
240 CLINGMAN
240 Clingman Ave
An energetic 69-year old
with a Santa Claus-like
beard, Jonas Gerard
presides over this
5,000-square-foot gallery
that’s open seven days a
week (through December).
Visitors will light up looking
at his bright works, which
span abstract paintings,
sculpture and ceramic tiles.
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ON THE
RECORD
BY BRIAN HOWE
IT’S HARD TO OVERSTATE
Mac McCaughan’s importance
to North Carolina’s renowned
independent music scene—and
beyond. His band Superchunk
was a lynchpin of the early ’90s
indie-rock boom, and his record
label, Merge, has become an international
force, releasing music from bands like
chart-toppers Arcade Fire. Who better
to bring us up to speed on more
than two decades of North Carolina’s
mercurial indie-rock culture?
“When I was in junior high and
high school in the early ’80s, we would
listen to college radio stations to hear what
was new. But at the same time, there could
be a DJ playing (local bands) Corrosion
of Conformity, Let’s Active and The dB’s.
Having those bands was great; they made
an impact nationally. It gave people around
here some kind of pride. Small cities have
the ability to produce a lot of great music.”
“I think it resulted in a lot of people
starting bands. It was just a normal thing
to do. You could be a hardcore band and
play to a really packed room at an all-ages
matinee, like at The Brewery in Raleigh.”
“There was a point when Chapel Hill
rock almost seemed like a genre unto itself.
THE BREWERY 3009 Hillsborough
St, Raleigh; 919-838-
6788; brewerync.com
CAT’S CRADLE 300 E Main
St, Carrboro; 919-967-9053;
catscradle.com
LOCAL 506 506 W Franklin St,
Chapel Hill; 919-942-5506;
local506.com
THE PINHOOK 117 W Main
St, Durham; 919-667-1100;
thepinhook.com
KINGS BARCADE 14 W Martin
St, Raleigh; 919-833-1075;
kingsbarcade.com
SCHOOLKIDS RECORDS 2114
Hillsborough St, Raleigh;
919-821-7766; myspace.com/
schoolkidsrecords
Years later, Cursive would sing, ‘Chapel Hill around the
early ’90s’ in a song about their influences.”
“When you walk into Cat’s Cradle, it really feels like
a rock club. Bands look forward to playing there and just
being in Chapel Hill. Local 506 has been there for a long
time; it’s a more intimate space. And in Durham, there’s
Pinhook. And Kings Barcade in Raleigh reopened in a
new space, which is really exciting because it was a great
spot before. Steve from Polvo is one of the owners.”
“I think Chapel Hill is a hotbed for indie music as
a result of great radio stations, great venues, multiple
universities and record stores like Schoolkids Records.
All those things existing in one place naturally creates
an environment where people can be inspired by
music, make music and find an audience.”
MAC’S PICKS: LOCAL BANDS TO WATCH
Love Language • The Rosebuds • Mount Moriah • Hammer No More the Fingers • Lost in the Trees
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Be Our Guest.
Something for every taste, served with
Authentic North Carolina charm.
Historic HH Sites
Parks PP
Museums MMMMM
Festivals FFF
Galleries GGG
Concerts CCCC
Shopping SS
Theaters TTTTT
Bed BBBB & Breakfasts
Dining DD
Sports SSS
Nature NNNNN
Preserves
www.VisitSalisburyNC.com 800.332.2343

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Free for All
BY BROOKE PORTER
It may not be home to the Hope Diamond, but Raleigh is often dubbed
the “Smithsonian of the South.” It’s no wonder—the city’s museums are
gems in their own right. And the fact that many of them are free makes
a visit priceless in more ways than one.
North Carolina
Museum of Art
IN 1947, NORTH CAROLINA
became the first state to use
public funds to buy art—and this
museum’s collection was born. In
April, the museum unveiled a new
127,000-square-foot, light-filled
building with a soaring glass
exterior, growing the exhibition
space by 50%. (The original building
is being used for special exhibitions,
like American Chronicles: The Art of
Norman Rockwell, opening Nov. 7.)
The space is home to many newly
acquired works, including paintings
by Pablo Picasso and Ellsworth
Kelly and 28 Auguste Rodin
sculptures (making the museum the
largest depository of the artist’s work
in the South, with 31). The environmentally
friendly structure has
362 skylights and shades that rise
and fall based on sun levels, so the
art is always perfectly illuminated.
2110 Blue Ridge Rd; 919-839-6262;
ncartmuseum.org
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North Carolina
Museum of History
AS THE “HALL OF HISTORY,”
this museum preserves state
history through permanent and
special exhibitions. In Behind
the Veneer: Thomas Day, Master
Cabinetmaker, visitors can learn
about the life of Thomas Day, a
free black man who owned and
operated one of North Carolina’s
largest cabinet shops before the
Civil War. The exhibit features
a re-created workshop complete
with original hand tools and about
70 pieces of furniture, including
intricately carved mahogany and
rosewood designs. Sports fans
will cheer for the permanent
North Carolina Sports Hall of
Fame exhibit, home to Richard
Petty’s stock car, Duke University
men’s basketball coach Mike
Krzyzewski’s warm-up jacket and
hundreds of other artifacts from
local heroes. 5 E Edenton St; 919-
807-7900; ncmuseumofhistory.org
North Carolina
Museum of Natural
Sciences
THIS FOUR-STORY, INTERACtive
museum introduces curious
minds to all aspects of the state’s
natural world, from the coast to
the mountains to the gem- and
mineral-rich caves. Animals in the
exhibits are both live (poison dart
frogs in “Tropical Connections,”
seahorses in “Coastal Carolina”)
and re-created (the world’s most
complete skeleton of the predatory
Acrocanthosaurus in “Prehistoric
North Carolina”), and visitors will
come away with an anthology of
interesting facts about the state.
A few good ones: North Carolina
is home to 58 species of salamander,
the greatest density of the
species in the world, and it claims
more high peaks than any state
east of the Rockies. Bring those
out at your next dinner party.
11 W Jones St; 919-733-7450;
naturalsciences.org
NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF HISTORY: SIDE CHAIR, MAHOGANY, MAHOGANY VENEER, ROSEWOOD VENEER, AND POPLAR (UPHOLSTERY NOT
ORIGINAL), MADE BY THOMAS DAY FOR THE JAMES POTEAT FAMILY, YANCEYVILLE, CASWELL COUNTY, 1855-1860; NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF ART

Taking Minds to Higher Elevations
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prepared high school students for college, as
well as all the years that follow. We offer each
student the chance to belong to a community
built on a foundation of academic excellence,
mutual respect, and shared values.
Call today to request an admission packet or
email admission@ashevilleschool.org.
Located on 300 acres in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains,
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PEEP THIS
Bright red, vivid orange, cheery yellow—no matter where
you turn in Asheville, the trees are awash in the fiery
shades of fall. But forget about the view from
the car window: Adventurous leaf-peeping
activities run the spectrum from flying high
in the air to navigating steep mountain
trails to riding through rapids.
BY BROOKE PORTER
GO MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2010
Float
Above the Trees
Let someone else do the steering on
a one-hour flight from Asheville Hot Air
Balloons. Groups of as many as eight take off at
sunrise and soar as high as 6,000 feet. The 360-degree
views of the Blue Ridge and Smoky mountains and a
mix of farmland and suburban Asheville are spectacular.
“You’re just in this sea of waves and waves of blue mountains,”
says Phyllis Barnard, the company photographer and
office manager. “The colors are so wonderful this time of
year; it’s just startlingly bright.” Make the ride even more
bubbly with a private ride ($600/couple), which comes
with a bottle of Chateau Biltmore champagne
and can be taken during sunset. $225/person
through Nov. 30; Candler, NC (7 miles
from Asheville); ashevillehotair
balloons.com

TRAVEL REPORT: NORTH CAROLINA
Go Two Wheeling
To hear Claudia Nix tell it, only two words
describe the scenery in Western North
Carolina this time of year: “beautiful” and
“gorgeous.” Nix, co-owner of Asheville’s
Liberty Bicycles, is no stranger to the local
flora, which she admires whenever she hits
the roads and trails on two wheels. One of
her fall road-biking favorites is a 37-mile
loop ride, which starts in Burnsville (36
miles from Asheville), hugs the North Toe
and Cane rivers and then follows Jack’s
Creek Road. “There are beautiful scenes
of tobacco barns, suspension bridges, lots
of old trees, the countryside—it’s just gorgeous,”
she says.
For something a bit shorter—but a lot
steeper—try the 3.6-mile Point Look Out
Trail through Pisgah National Forest. This
paved thigh-buster starts in the town of
Old Fort (24 miles from Asheville), rises
900 feet and ends in Ridgecrest. About
two miles in, riders will come to the trail’s
crown jewel: the lookout. “It’s this gorgeous,
quiet area where you have a wonderful view
of the whole valley of McDowell County,”
Nix says.
In fact, Pisgah National Forest is rife
with trails that bring bikers to breathtaking,
multicolored vistas. The Davidson
River area (33 miles from Asheville) has a
collection of routes suited for a variety of
skill levels. And just nine miles from downtown
Asheville, the much-loved Bent Creek
Experimental Forest is home to mostly
hard-packed trails. But don’t be too speedy:
You don’t want the stunning colors to go by
in a kaleidoscopic blur. mtbikewnc.com
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Trek the Trails
From gentle strolls to strenuous
climbs, hiking tops the area’s list of outdoor
pursuits. One popular option is to hike a 2.4-mile portion
of the Appalachian Trail on Max Patch Mountain, which
is accessed from Hot Springs, NC (36 miles form Asheville), within
Pisgah National Forest. Or, follow in President Obama’s footsteps on the
Mountains-to-Sea Trail, which will go from the Smokies in Tennessee to
the Atlantic Ocean when complete. The First Family hiked the trail along the
Blue Ridge Parkway near Craven Gap during their Asheville vacation last April.
Also accessible from the Blue Ridge Parkway is the Graveyard Fields Loop
Trail near Brevard (34 miles from Asheville). “It can be an easy trip or a full-day,
12-mile loop that goes over Black Balsam Knob and some other peaks,” says Joe
Moerschdaecher, owner of Pura Vida Adventures, which offers hiking and other
outdoor programs in the area. “And in addition to the leaves, the views of two
major waterfalls (Upper and Second) are spectacular.”
Moerschdaecher also recommends the Looking Glass Rock Trail in
Pisgah National Forest. While you won’t see any Cheshire cats or white
rabbits, you will hike among rare Carolina hemlocks, wind in and
out of small coves, and tackle steep slopes before emerging
at the top of the cliff. There, enjoy the views of Pisgah
Ridge, the Blue Ridge Parkway and Black
Balsam Knob, all aflame with color.
pvadventures.com
Zip Through a Forest
Why merely observe the fiery flora when
you can whiz right through the towering
trees? Get your heart racing on a 3.5-hour
zip-line tour with Navitat Canopy Adventures.
The 5,731-foot course, situated in
240-acre Moody Cove, consists of 10 zip
lines, two sky bridges and two rappels. The
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fifth zip line—which carries you from one
mountain ridge to another over a vast valley
205 feet above the ground—is especially
enthralling. “When you come into the
receiving platform and you turn around,
you get this long view to the Blue Ridge
Parkway and can see the mountains
from here to Asheville or further,” says
Abby Burt, one of the company’s five
partners. Throughout the course, you’ll
zoom through a lush forest thick with
yellow buckeye, tulip poplar and red oak.
The adventure ends with a 900-foot-long
bang—one of the course’s longest and fastest
zips. “Guests typically zip at around
35mph through a tight tree corridor,” Burt

MAX PATCH: EXPLOREASHEVILLE.COM
says. “You’ll really feel deep in the forest as
the trees, in their fall brilliance, become a
colorful blur.” If you can tear your eyes away
from the enveloping greenery (orangeery?),
you may spot white-tailed deer,
gray foxes or American black bears. Open
through Nov. 28; $85/adults, $75/children;
18 miles from Asheville; navitat.com
FIELD OF DREAMS The grassy
bald on Max Patch Mountain
offers stunning views of
surrounding mountains.
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COLOR
COMMENTARY
The Asheville Convention
and Visitors Bureau posts
weekly color reports and
suggestions for where to
see the leaves at fallinthe
mountains.com, or follow
@FallColorHunter on Twitter
for tips.
Scale a Mountain
You’ll be tempted to scurry up the 100-foot
face of Vista Rock at Chimney Rock Park
as fast as you can just to reach the pay-off:
a dazzling array of vibrant shades below.
“From the vantage point, as the name suggests,
it’s a phenomenal view of Hickory
Nut Gorge and Lake Lure, with the colors
spreading down the mountain,” says Adam
Fox, the owner of Fox Mountain Guides
and a 20-year climber. The park has a partnership
with Fox Mountain Guides, which
offers two-, four- or eight-hour clinics ranging
from beginner to advanced, as well as
15-minute weekend “taster” courses. “What
we offer is very unique in the world of rock
climbing,” Fox says. “Usually you have
to drive and then hike to a remote location;
Chimney Rock is literally right here.”
(Fun fact: The last 17 minutes of The Last
of the Mohicans were filmed in Chimney
Rock Park.) 25 miles from Asheville; chim
neyrockpark.com; foxmountainguides.com
Get Wet ‘n Wild
If those lazy river waterpark rides float your
boat, a guided whitewater rafting tour on
the Nantahala River is the perfect autumn
option. Sit back, relax and enjoy the lush,
Nantahala National Forest views on the
clear, relatively calm, Class I and II waters.
“The boat does a lot of floating, so there
are plenty of chances to sit and just look up
at the mountainside,” says Mark “Pappy”
Hedge, head guide at Wildwater LTD. But
don’t get too comfortable: The ride ends
with a raging Class III rapid. $45/person;
Bryson City, NC (64 miles from Asheville);
wildwaterrafting.com
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BATTLING BIFFLE
FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A WRITER CHALLENGES A
PROFESSIONAL RACER TO COMPETE AT THE NASCAR HALL
OF FAME IN CHARLOTTE. DRIVERS, START YOUR ENGINES!
BY MARK YOST
PHOTOGRAPH BY MIKE CARROLL
FOR MOST NASCAR
drivers, Wednesday
is a day of rest. It’s the
day when they turn off
their cell phones, don’t
schedule any appearances
and have a few peaceful
hours to themselves.
I’m sure driver Greg
Biffle was expecting that
kind of day when he
walked into the NASCAR
Hall of Fame in Charlotte.
Little did he know that
he would need every ounce of his well-honed driving
skills to keep his good name.
That was the fantasy that went through my head,
anyway. Biffle, the 40-year-old driver of the Ford
Fusion for Roush Fenway Racing, was coming to the
Hall of Fame to compete against me on the interactive
exhibits and see who—for this day, at least—was the
real NASCAR champion.
OUR FIRST STOP, AS IT
is for most visitors, was a
kiosk where you can get
a “Hard Card,” a memory
card that is inserted into
competitive interactive
displays throughout the
museum to keep track of
the points earned as you
take quizzes, tweak your
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NASCAR HALL OF FAME
Within weeks of its May opening, Charlotte’s newest
attraction already had people racing to get
inside—and the crowds haven’t slowed down. In
addition to interactive exhibits, visitors can check
out Dale Earnhardt’s No. 3 Goodwrench Chevrolet
Monte Carlo, hubcaps from 1906, fireproof
socks from 1975 and other historic artifacts from
NASCAR’s 60-plus-year history. 400 E Martin
Luther King Jr. Blvd, Charlotte; 704-654-4400;
nascarhall.com
car’s setup for an upcoming race, pump the jack and
eventually, compete in a simulated race.
The first contest—a simple-enough quiz—took
place in the atrium, which features a curving ramp
that ranges from 0 to 33 degrees like NASCAR’s short
tracks and super-speedways. As we stood in front of
the interactive screen, surrounded by cars from each
era—from Red Byron’s 1939 Ford Coupe that he drove
to the first-ever NASCAR championship in 1948 to the
Chevrolet Impala that four-time defending champion
Jimmie Johnson drives today—the nerves started to set
in. Did I really just challenge a professional driver to
put his NASCAR skills to the test?
But there was no time to turn back—the first
question was before us: “How hot does it get inside a
NASCAR racecar?” Biffle was surprised that I knew
the answer: 130 degrees. Score one for me.
Unfortunately, my response that Bill France
invented the NASCAR Rookie Stripe was incorrect.
Biffle knew better. (The answer is Wilbur Shaw.)
Advantage Biffle.
We both got the next two questions right, so the
last question was my only
chance to take the lead:
“Who made his 1976
Winston Cup debut driving
a car for his father?”
I guessed Kyle Petty.
Wrong again. Biffle knew
it was Sterling Marlin,
who drove for his father,
NASCAR legend Coo
Coo Marlin.

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FAST COMPANY Professional driver Greg
Biffle (left) and writer Mark Yost get ready
for some competition at the NASCAR Hall
of Fame in Charlotte.
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The first round went to Biffle, but I was determined to get the
best of him. Unfortunately, “determination” and “success” are not
the same thing.
THE MAIN INTERACTIVE AREA IS ON THE SECOND
floor and features exhibits that allow visitors to set tire pressures,
choose shocks and pretend they’re in the broadcast booth calling a
race. First mission: Set up the car. Sitting down at the crew chief ’s
console, the screen took us through a quick tutorial on shocks,
tire pressure and changes in weather. My confidence was growing:
“Hey, this guy’s a driver. What does he know about setting up a
car?” The answer, it turns out, is plenty.
After presenting us with tire pressures from a previous race,
the screen indicated that it was now cloudy and about 10 degrees
cooler. Should we raise, lower or keep the tire pressure the same?
And for which tires? I guessed right that tire pressure had to go
up in order to maintain the same performance on a cooler track.
Where I stumbled was where to raise the pressure the most. I went
with right rear. Biffle, snickering “Rookie” under his breath, knew
the correct answer was right front.
Up next: the Pit Crew Challenge, where we had to jack up
a car, change the rear tire, fill the gas and then lower the jack.
Piece of cake. It’s just like on TV (or so I thought). A good time
in NASCAR is about 14 seconds, and as we waited our turn, some
visitors took as long as 38 seconds to complete the challenge. A
team of three did it in a little more than the NASCAR-approved
time, but Biffle and I were on our own. (Of course, real pit crews
have seven people.)
Stepping up to the starting line with a determined look on his
face, Biffle leapt into action. He jacked up the car in two muscular
cranks, quickly dropped to his knees, picked up the air gun, and
had the five lug nuts off and back on quicker than anyone before us.
He then took two sidesteps to the rear of the car, hoisted the gas can
on his shoulder with ease, topped off the fuel and lowered the jack.
His time? A hair under 22 seconds. I did all right compared to the
other amateurs, but still couldn’t match Biffle. I didn’t jack up the
car as quickly as he did, took longer on the lug nuts, and ended up
losing by more than a second.
Going into our last event, the simulated NASCAR race, I had
pretty much conceded defeat. My only hope—and I’m not proud
to admit this—was to try and wreck him. Unfortunately, I couldn’t
even catch him. At the drop of the green flag, Biffle mashed his
foot on the gas and easily kept control of the ill-handling race car,
moving into a commanding lead that he’d never give up. I managed
to handle the sensitive steering and pass a few cars driven by other
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Get on Track
ONCE YOU VISIT THE NASCAR HALL OF FAME, THERE ARE PLENTY OF OTHER WAYS
TO GET INTO THE RACING SPIRIT.
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end of the race and spun wildly into the infield. After spinning my
wheels in the grass for a few seconds, I regained control and rallied
back to finish a distant third, just barely able to see Biffle cross the
finish line and easily take the checkered flag.
As we shook hands, my disappointment from losing faded
faster than a racecar zipping around a track. What NASCAR fan
RACE SHOP TOURS
Many premier NASCAR race shops have museums
and offer tours that allow you to watch crew
members get cars ready for the next race. Near
Charlotte: Hendrick Motorsports (Dale Earnhardt
Jr., Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson; hendrick
motorsports.com); Roush Fenway Racing (Greg
Biffle, Carl Edwards, Matt Kenseth, David Ragan;
roushfenway.com); Joe Gibbs Racing (Kyle Busch,
Denny Hamlin, Joey Logano; joegibbsracing.com)
SAM BASS GALLERIES
Sam Bass came onto the scene in the 1980s
as one of the first NASCAR artists, producing
one-of-a-kind original paintings and limitededition
prints. Some of his early works,
especially those depicting Dale Earnhardt, are
highly sought after by fans and art aficionados
alike. 6104 Performance Drive S , Concord, NC;
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hasn’t dreamt of competing against a real pro? Besides, as I had
learned, NASCAR drivers don’t just get in the car and drive; Biffle
knows as much about everything else that goes into competing in
NASCAR as he does about driving. Which is why he’ll be behind
the wheel of his Roush Racing Ford Fusion at the Bank of America
500 in Charlotte this month, and I’ll still be behind my laptop.
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GETTING SAUCY
Lexington-style barbecue
PHOTOGRAPHS
BY SIMON GRIFFETH
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FOOD FIGHT
TRAVEL REPORT: NORTH CAROLINA
All across the Midwest and the South, meat lovers
have long argued about the merits and pitfalls of
different styles of barbecue, from Kansas City’s
sweet sauces to Tennessee’s whiskey flavorings.
But nowhere is the debate more heated than in
North Carolina, where two competing schools of barbecue—
eastern and Lexington style (from the Piedmont region)—vie
for supremacy. For decades, two writers have gone toe-totoe
about which style should be the state’s official barbecue.
In the Lexington corner, there’s Jerry Bledsoe, a Greensboro
News & Record and Charlotte Observer reporter-turnedcrime-book
author, and on the Eastern side, there’s Dennis
Rogers, a retired columnist from the The News & Observer in
Raleigh. Gentlemen, your arguments please.
OPENING STATEMENTS
BLEDSOE: IN GEOGRAPHIC
terms, the state’s styles of barbecue
should be labeled “Eastern”
and “Piedmont.” The origins of
Piedmont style can be narrowed
to a single town, Lexington, the
barbecue center of the earth. Thus,
it usually is called Lexington style.
It can be found in places roughly
paralleling the portion of I-85
from Concord to Burlington.
The pig, of course, is the focus
of both schools. The primary
reason why North Carolina
barbecue is pork is because it
embraces wood smoke as no other
meat does. It is cooked whole in
the East, but only shoulders are
used in the Piedmont.
This brings us to the
essential difference between the
two schools, and explains why
Lexington style is so superior.
The very definition of barbecue
is meat slowly cooked over wood
coals, preferably hickory in the
case of pork. Lexington style clings
to this tradition, which requires
skill, much attention and lots of
hard work. That tradition has been
largely abandoned in the East,
where whole pigs are placed in
automatic gas cookers.
ROGERS: THE SECRET OF
why eastern North Carolina’s
legendary pork barbecue is
superior to that of the Piedmont
region is really no secret at all:
Cook a whole hog low and slow
and baste it with a simple sauce
made from vinegar, sugar, salt and
pepper. Of course, that’s like saying
all it takes to be a great golfer is
to drive, chip and putt like Tiger
Woods. Easier said than done.
Swine fanciers from less
barbecue-enlightened regions of
this great land may be wondering
about the lack of tomatoes in
the sauce I described. After all,
don’t tomato-laden sauces reign
in The Great American Barbecue
Crescent that stretches through
Memphis, Kansas City and on
down to Lockhart, TX?
Yep, they sure do. But not in
eastern North Carolina. Here, our
pit masters know great barbecue
is about the meat, not the sauce.
Lexington-style barbecue fans
go on and on about the tomato-y
sauces served in their barbecue
joints. Down east, where civilization
and barbecue began, the
sauce is an afterthought. Nice, but
not vital.
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BLEDSOE: ALTHOUGH DENNIS AND I HAVE
been grappling over North Carolina’s original styles of
barbecue for more than 30 years, each of us clinging
devotedly to the ambrosia that brought us to the
dance, the truth is that we agree on more than might
be expected. First and foremost: It is indeed about the
meat. That goes without question.
Dennis always has made
much ado about sauce.
But when he refers to the
Lexington style as “tomato-y,”
it creates a misleading image
of the gooey, overly sweet
concoctions found in supermarkets
and used in many
regions to disguise various cuts
of meat as barbecue. These are
dominating sauces that thwart
genuine barbecue’s reason for
being: the wood-smoke flavor.
Lexington-style sauce—
we call it dip—isn’t like that. It
is light, thin and designed to
enhance the flavor so deeply
imbued over many hours by
hickory coals.
In reality, the sauces of our
two regions are very similar—
sometimes almost identical.
Both are vinegar based and
contain water, salt and sugar.
Eastern sauce is often heavy
with black pepper, while
Lexington style hosts just a hint
of crushed cayenne. A splash
or two of ketchup adds flavor and a pinkish color to our
dip. And although Dennis doesn’t want to admit it, many
of the sauces used in the East also contain ketchup.
But I do have to disagree with my friend on one
thing: The sauce is far more than an afterthought. It’s
an exalting addition. And down east, where so few
places still cook over wood, it’s often all that’s left to
make people think they’re actually eating barbecue.
I recommend The Pit in Raleigh and Bar-B-Q-
King in Charlotte. Both cook over wood.
THE PIT (serves both kinds
of barbecue) 328 W Davie St,
Raleigh; 919-890-4500;
thepit-raleigh.com
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Blvd, Charlotte; 704-399-
8344; barbqking.com
ROGERS: PIG PARTISANS OF THE PIEDMONT
can get a mite uppity when they brag that they only
cook pork shoulders. The unmistakable inference is
there is something suspicious about enjoying the total
pig. What they don’t grasp is that it is only when the
sundry parts of a pig are brought together in smoky
harmony that true barbecue excellence is achieved.
Barbecue in eastern North
Carolina transcends commercial
restaurants. We natives
grew up eating around tobacco
barns and farmhouses. You get
a few friends together, throw
a pig on a wood-fired cooker,
keep the heat low and cook it
slow, and you’ve got a well-fed
party. We call it a “pig pickin’”:
you eat it standing around the
cooker, picking off the tasty bits.
Tourists are not likely to get
the chance to eat barbecue al
fresco, but there are restaurants
that will treat you right. Even
my esteemed opponent would
likely agree that Allen & Son Pit
Cooked Bar-B-Que in Chapel
Hill is world class. The Pit in
Raleigh is more upscale, but
once you get past the maître d’,
the barbecue makes for some
good eats. If you’re looking for
the down-home experience, B’s
Barbecue near Greenville is the
Mother Church for serious pig
fanciers. It opens at 10am and
closes when it runs out of food a couple of hours later.
I’ve enjoyed many a fine feed in the Piedmont’s
barbecue joints, but when the dinner bell rings, I look
to the East for my swine sustenance. I’m not one for
casting aspersions, you understand, but it has been
suspected for centuries that tomatoes, members of a
deadly botanical family called “nightshade,” are poisonous.
That’s probably not the only reason tomatoes are
so reviled by eastern North Carolina’s barbecue cooks,
but a fellow can’t be too careful.
WHOLE HOG Eastern-style barbecue
ALLEN & SON PIT COOKED
BAR-B-QUE 6203 Millhouse
Rd, Chapel Hill; 919-942-7576
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A GROWING NUMBER OF INTERNATIONAL
FAST-FOOD CHAINS ARE SETTING UP
SHOP IN THE US.
BY KATIE ROBBINS
ILLUSTRATION BY IAN KELTIE
BUSINESS 089
“Do you want fries with that?”
It’s a constant refrain at the fast-food restaurants dotting the highways,
city streets and shopping malls of the US. But increasingly, that question is
being replaced with, “Do you want kimchi coleslaw with that?” Or flan? Or
duck dumplings?
Around the world, America is known for her fast food, beloved for its
convenience, price point, familiarity and guilt-inducing pleasure. But after
decades of the global proliferation of American restaurants, foreign fast-food
chains are coming stateside, serving everything from falafel to Spam sushi.
Though this flavor invasion started in the early 2000s, the last five
years have seen an explosion of quick-service and fast-casual chains from
abroad. Nando’s, which began in South Africa and now has outposts on five
continents, brought its spicy Portuguese peri-peri chicken to Washington,
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DC, in 2008; Vapiano, an innovative German pasta and pizza chain,
where customers move from station to station, placing their orders
on chip cards, began opening branches up and down the East Coast
in 2007; and the Korean chicken joint Bon Chon—with locations
in New York, New Jersey, Los Angeles and the DC area—has been
attracting a rabid fan base of Korean ex-pats and American-born
foodies who crave the crispy, twice-fried wings and drum sticks.
Such companies enter the market with established clienteles,
drawn from immigrants and American travelers who have tasted
the fare abroad. Before Pollo Campero, a 39-year-old Guatemalan
fried-chicken chain, opened its first American branch, its stateside
devotees found other ways to satisfy their cravings.
“Visitors to Guatemala were known to load their carry-on
luggage with Pollo Campero chicken for their return flights,” says
Campero USA president and COO Roberto Denegri. “With the
Hispanic population growing by leaps and bounds in the US, we
felt like we could leverage that passion.” But, he continues, it’s not
just immigrants who are drawn to these new fast-food offerings.
“America’s taste buds have evolved so much in the last 10 years.
Consumers are looking for bolder, richer flavors,” he says.
When Pollo Campero’s first Los Angeles outpost opened its
doors in 2002, people lined up for hours, and the store broke $1
million in sales after only 22 days. The company has since grown to
50 locations in 15 states, with plans to open more by the end of 2010.
In addition to the more exotic menu items, many of these
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establishments re-imagine the American fast-food model, with
stylish settings, signature drinks and healthier options. Nando’s
emphasizes design with leather booths and African art on the walls,
while Bon Chon has a line of cocktails made with soju (a Korean
vodka-like beverage). Nooï, the French chain that opened in New
York in July, offers better-for-you, freshly made pastas. “McDonald’s
and KFC are very big in France. This was a healthy alternative,” says
Christopher Sanchez, Nooï’s North American chief operating officer.
And like Nooï, Vapiano markets itself as a healthier choice, calling
itself “a fuel stop for grownups.”
And thanks to the experience of Vapiano president Kent Hahne,
the company spared no expense when it came to the design of its
American outposts. Before founding Vapiano—currently numbering
78 worldwide and nine in the US—Hahne was the youngest McDonald’s
franchisee in Germany. While he calls McDonald’s “one of the
best companies in the world,” Hahne felt its signature look needed to
be altered to appeal to German tastes. He added marble tables and
movable chairs to his stores, and while he invested more money than
other German McDonald’s, he estimates that sales were 50% higher.
For Vapiano, Hahne worked with renowned Italian architect
Matteo Thun, who gave the chain a crisp, minimalist feel, using
clean lines and materials like Italian leather, slate and marble. This
style—combined with the point-of-service computerized ordering
system, large communal tables and on-site herb gardens—gives the
restaurants a modern vibe. CEO Bill Bessette says it’s been particu-

larly attractive to the female clientele.
“Women are connected to that European
look and feel,” says Bessette.
New aesthetics also offer a distinct
advantage when looking for spaces to
open up shop. “Landlords want change,”
Hahne says, “and they’re looking for
that individuality.”
Still, in pursuing the American
market, the foreign chains have had
to adapt to the desires of locals. While
Vapiano estimates that 75% to 80%
of its concept stays the same globally,
“We did have to Americanize things
a little bit,” Bessette says. It switched
from the small Coca-Cola bottles used
in Europe to fountain soda machines,
and increased the scope of the bar from
coffee and wine to a full liquor menu and
tableside cocktail service. The company
also altered its food menu. Though
popular in Europe, spaghetti carbonara
wasn’t drawing raves, so the bacon was
changed to chicken and the sauce was
slightly adjusted. Voilà—chicken alfredo
was added to the menu. “What we seem
to notice is the American palate leans
more toward cream-based pastas versus
tomato,” Bessette says.
Due to the competitiveness of the
market, many of the chains are making
their entries into the US market slowly.
“We are going to expand, but we’re
not trying to push an overexpansion,”
Hahne says. “We’d rather underpenetrate
the market to stay sexy as
long as possible.”
And though restaurant executives
say the competitive American market
makes initial profitability difficult, if they
can prove successful here, they’ll increase
their appeal to foreign investors. “Expanding
to the US has definitely helped,”
Denegri says. “The US market offers a
high visibility platform—one that business
shareholders and possible franchisees
around the world are very tuned in to.
Grand openings in the US create curiosity
from possible investors around the world.”
After all, says Sanchez of Nooï’s
recent launch in Manhattan, “If
you can make it here, you’ll make it
anywhere”—though the success of these
chains in the US might indicate that the
reverse is true.
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BUSINESS TRAVELERS TELL US
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the
coast
is clear
THE SUGARY WHITE SAND
BEACHES of northwest Florida and
eastern Alabama are a playground
for millions of Americans each year.
And on April 20, 2010, when an
explosion occurred on a drilling rig
in the Gulf of Mexico, everyone held
their collective breath. As the reality
of the situation unfolded, thoughts
turned to the impact on the environment,
especially to the wildlife and
the ecosystem. The mainstream
media painted a grim picture, yet
Mother Nature proved she is far
CLOCKWISE FROM
TOP-LEFT: Sunset
in Gulf Shores, AL;
Kids playing in the
crystal-clear water
of Pensacola, FL;
Sandestin Golf and
Beach Resort; a property
from Kaiser
Realty
more resilient than we give her credit
for, and the catastrophe that so many
expected has been averted—thanks
to a lot of hard work from thousands
of volunteers. Despite this, the headline
news that kept us all captivated
for weeks has taken its toll on the
region’s tourism, which is the main
engine that drives the economy in
many of these beach communities.
The fact of the matter is that the
beaches are in wonderful condition,
the weather is beautiful at this time
of year, and the region’s hospitality
Left photo courtesy of Alabama Gulf Coast CVB, right photo courtsey of
Pensacola Bay Area CVB.
industry is ready to welcome you
back with some amazing deals.
Pensacola is the site of America’s
first European settlement and recently
celebrated its 450th anniversary.
If you fly in, you’ll land at Pensacola
Gulf Coast Regional Airport, which is
celebrating its 75th anniversary. The
area is also home to the nation’s first
Naval Air Station, the legendary Blue
Angels and the National Museum of
Naval Aviation. Today, Pensacola is
a beautiful city, filled with culture,
history and direct access to miles and
miles of the country’s finest beaches.
Recreation in the area isn’t limited to
being on land either. Fishing enthusiasts
consider the Gulf of Mexico and
its miles of Intracoastal Waterways,
bays and rivers a sport fisherman’s
paradise. Beneath the surface, scuba
divers enjoy numerous dive sites
including the opportunity to dive the
USS Oriskany, an aircraft carrier that
was scuttled to create an artificial reef
in 2006.
THERE ARE a number of options for
accommodations so you get maximum
enjoyment during your stay.
Right on Pensacola Beach, the
Hampton Inn is convenient to numerous
fun-filled events, recreational
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variety of great restaurants and night
spots. Private balconies overlooking
the sparkling emerald waters will
make your stay at the Hampton Inn
an experience to remember.
With a look reminiscent of the
French Rivera, the condominium
resort Eden is uniquely situated on
the white sandy beaches of Perdido
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of Pensacola, it was named one of
the top destinations for 2010 by
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world-class resort, including pools,
exotic gardens, meandering streams
and exquisite waterfalls that are just
steps away from the Gulf of Mexico.
Continuing west over the bridge
you’ll find Orange Beach, AL, and
a little further, Gulf Shores. These
two beach cities sit on a 30,000-acre
island with 32 miles of beautiful
beaches, brilliant blue waters and
sand dunes covered with sea oats.
Wonderful accommodations, excellent
food, watersports, fishing, golf,
tennis, nature, history and shopping
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:
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Spectrum Resorts;
Hampton Inn; Eden
ought to be enough to keep the entire
family entertained.
In Orange Beach, you’ll find
the Island House Hotel, where every
room has a private balcony facing the
Gulf. First-class amenities, 336 feet of
private beach and access to the very
best golf in the area will make your
experience at the Island House Hotel
a memorable one.
Also in Orange Beach and further
down in Gulf Shores, you’ll find
some wonderful condominium-style
offerings from Spectrum Resorts.

ecause
this is the way
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Truthfully, this has always been your favorite place.
You’ve come here again and again for the sand and the sunshine.
For the amusement parks and the golden afternoons.
For the golf and the memory-making times.
You’ve been here with your parents. You’ve returned with your children.
You’ve been back with your dearest friends.
Year after year. For as long as you can remember.
Simply because this is where your heart has always been.
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Shouldn’t you follow it?
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Because the way we see it, this isn’t just any coast—it’s your coast.
And all the warmth and wonderful times are still here. Waiting for you.

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Caribe Resort features a bayside
marina and has direct access to
the beach. Turquoise Palace, the
tallest and one of the most luxurious
resorts along the Alabama
coast, features hot tubs and outdoor
kitchens on every balcony.
A little further down in Gulf
Shores, The Beach Club features
a family oriented atmosphere and
all the amenities you need so you
never have to leave the property if
you so desire.
If it’s a beachfront home
you prefer, there are companies
that specialize in finding you the
perfect property to rent for a weekend,
a week or a month. Kaiser
Realty has been specializing in
the Alabama Gulf Coast vacation
market since 1980 and prides
themselves in bringing families
together with just the right
property for that perfect laidback
vacation. Kaiser Realty is ready to
help those who are looking to buy
a vacation property as well. Back
in the Pensacola area, Paradise
Beach Homes will help you in the
home and condo rental market in
and around Pensacola Beach, Pensacola
Sound, Santa Rosa Sound
and Sabine Bay. If you want to
vacation with your pets, there is a
company in the Destin area called
Easy Street Vacation Rentals that
specializes in pet-friendly, singlefamily
homes that feature private
pools and fenced in areas.
Heading east of Pensacola,
you’ll reach Sandestin and the
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort,
with an unprecedented combination
of beautiful weather, great
beaches, activities and events.
Rated the No. 1 resort on Florida’s
Emerald Coast, Sandestin offers
something for all ages from the
beach to the bay, including a
marina, 15 tennis courts, four
championship golf courses and
even its own village. In the coming
weeks, Sandestin is hosting the
best beer festival on the Emerald
Coast, the Baytowne Wharf Beer
Festival on Oct. 22-23; the debut of
its Ice Skating Rink in the Events
Plaza on Nov. 5; Village holiday
celebration on Nov. 26-27; and a
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sensational Thanksgiving brunch
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If you can find your way to
Rosemary Beach on the weekend
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food and wine event. You can
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and Rosemary Beach Cottage
Rental Co. can even help you with
lodging packages.
This is a beautiful time of
the year to visit the beaches of
northwest Florida and eastern
Alabama. Fall temperatures are in
the ’70s and ’80s during the day
and the ’50s and ’60s overnight.
This kind of weather is perfect
for the beach, sports and all of the
nature that the area has to offer. If
you are in town during October,
check out the 7th annual Beaches
to Woodlands Tour of Santa Rosa
County. Numerous events are
ongoing throughout the month;
check out the website to find out
what’s happening during your
visit. There’s even have a Foliage
Zip Line Tour available all month
at Adventures Unlimited.
As you can see, the region
has plenty to offer, and everyone
is ready to deliver an exceptional
vacation experience. The situation
that occurred in the Gulf
earlier this year was unfortunate
and has certainly had a negative
impact on travel to the area,
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is clear, everything is fine and
now would be a perfect time for a
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Tunica 149
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White Plains 151
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GO SHOP
HANNAH CANDLES ETC.
805 Lincoln Way E, Massillon • 330-830-3880
hannahcandlesetc.com
Hand poured, soy-based candles are the
specialty here. Choose from 175 scents, such
as the bestselling chestnuts-and-brown sugar
or the more unconventional leather. With
soaps, wrapping paper and greeting cards, it’s
a one-stop gift shop.
GO SEE
MUSTILL STORE & HOUSE
248 Ferndale St, Akron
330-374-5625
cascadelocks.org/mustill.htm
Get a glimpse into the past at the 1850s
Mustill Store & House, which once served
travelers on the Ohio & Erie Canal. Exhibits
in these historic buildings near Lock 15
tell the history of the 308-mile-long canal
that linked the Ohio River to Lake Erie,
effectively opening Ohio’s heartland to East
Coast markets.
GO EAT
GERVASI VINEYARD &
ITALIAN BISTRO
1700 55th St NE, Canton • 330-497-1000
gervasivineyard.com
Opened last March, this Tuscan restaurant
evokes Napa Valley. The bruschetta trio
(tomato, mozzarella and basil; white bean
purée, sweet onions and gorgonzola; and
roasted red peppers and aged provolone)
is a great way to start the meal. If weather
permits, snag a seat on the recently added
patio. $$
GO PARTY
THE BROWNSTONE STEAKHOUSE
585 Market Ave N, Canton
330-580-4444
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Pull up a stool at one of the longest
bars in Canton. With its upscale atmosphere,
affordable prices and live music on the
weekends, The Brownstone has become
a hotspot for locals since opening
last April.
FUN FACT!
The Gervasi Vineyard property was once a
family farm and the site of a deadly 1920s
shootout between the police and Cleveland’s
notorious Losteiner Gang.
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SOUL SURFER
24 West Walnut St, Bethlehem • 484-716-1810
soulsurfersun.com
Soul Surfer will put you in a West Coast state
of mind. You’ll fi nd a full line of ocean-inspired
T-shirts, bags, hats and other accessories for
beach lovers.
GO SEE
BURNSIDE PLANTATION
1461 Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem
610-868-5044
historicbethlehem.org
Learn about life on an 18th-century
plantation, where farming is still practiced
the old-fashioned way. Once a vital part of
the Moravian farming system, this property
features a restored farmhouse circa 1748, a
kitchen garden and two bank barns.
LITITZ, PA
72 miles southwest of Allentown
venturelititz.com
Smell the cocoa in the air from the Wilbur
Chocolate Factory as you stroll the streets of
this quaint town. Mosey in and out of various
shops and take a tour of the Julius Sturgis
Pretzel Bakery, the fi rst commercial pretzel
bakery in America.
GO EAT
HOPS FOGELSVILLE HOTEL
7921 Main St, Fogelsville • 610.395.3999
hopsfogelsvillehotel.com
If you love quesadillas, head to this muchloved
eatery. Choose Cajun, barbecue or plain
with cheddar and jack cheeses, bacon, tomato,
onion and black olives sandwiched between
two jumbo tortillas for only $6.99. $$
GO PARTY
RIVERSIDE BARR & GRILL
5801 S Delaware Dr, Easton • 610-258-1008
riversidebarr.com
It’s still warm enough to enjoy the huge deck
at this festive party spot, which sits along
the scenic banks of the Delaware River and
features a custom-carved tiki bar. Great food
and drink specials are offered all week, as well
as live music every weekend by some of the
best bands in the Lehigh Valley.
FUN FACT!
Historic Bethlehem has more original 18thcentury
buildings than Colonial Williamsburg.
Aruba
GO SHOP
RAGE SILVER
LG Smith Boulevard 82, Oranjestad
297-588-6262
ragejewelry.com
If you’re in the market for sterling silver, stop
by this quirky jewelry shop, decorated with
boldly colored walls, bright wood fl oor and
signature zebra-stripe accents. Owners Marny
and Cedric Wever travel to fi nd the world’s
best silver jewelry from designers like Viventy
and Buddha to Buddha.
GO SEE
MOTORCYCLE TOURS OF ARUBA
At Big Twin Harley-Davidson
LG Smith Blvd 106, Oranjestad • 297-582-8660
harleydavidson-aruba.com
This four-hour guided tour takes you to the far
corners of the Brooklyn-sized island, exclusively
following back roads to sites like the California
Lighthouse, Alto Vista Chapel, Savaneta, Baby
Beach and Frenchman’s Pass. Back at the store,
peruse original Harley-Davidson collectibles. A
motorcycle license is required.
GO EAT
FLYING FISHBONE
Savaneta 344, Savaneta • 297-584-2506
fl yingfi shbone.com
Eat gourmet food while you dig your toes
in the sand at this on-the-beach restaurant,
where tables literally sit at water’s edge.
Chefs Erwin Husken and Patrick Van der Donk
prepare upscale European cuisine with fresh
Caribbean seafood, which results in delectable
dishes like pasta with scallops, mussels and
shrimp tossed with homemade fettuccine in a
rich sun-dried tomato sauce. $$$
GO PARTY
CAFÉ REMBRANDT
Palm Beach 55, Nord • 297-586-4747
rembrandtaruba.com
At this “brown” café (a traditional Dutch
pub), you can get in touch with Aruba’s
colonial past. Order a beer or fresh coffee and
frikandel (fried sausage), and enjoy live music
from local performers every Wednesday and
Friday night.
FUN FACT!
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Between Baby Beach and Colorado Point
Lighthouse lies the only pet cemetery in
Aruba, complete with handmade wooden
crosses and headstones.

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Asheville
NORTH CAROLINA
— Constance Richards
GO SHOP
ALLANSTAND CRAFT SHOP
AT THE FOLK ART CENTER
382 Blue Ridge Pkwy • 828-298-7928
southernhighlandguild.org
The oldest continuously operating craft shop
in the US, this spot presents hand-crafted
items from its juried membership of skilled
artisans from nine Appalachian states.
GO SEE
FINE ARTS LEAGUE OF
THE CAROLINAS GALLERY
1 Page Ave • 828-252-5050
fi neartsleague.org
This downtown gallery showcases the work of
classical realist artists who also happen to be
instructors at the Fine Arts League of
the Carolinas school in the River Arts District.
It houses paintings, sculpture, engravings,
and drawings made in the same vein as
the Old Masters. Special live portrait
drawing events take place on Tuesdays and
Thursdays.
GO EAT
CLINGMAN CAFÉ
242 Clingman Ave • 828-253-2177
clingmancafe.com
Join River Arts District potters, painters and
glass blowers over spicy ham bagels at this
cozy eatery awash in local artwork. Heaping
salads and specialty sandwiches like the
Thunderbird (smoked turkey, bacon, swiss,
chipotle mayo, pepperoncini relish and Dijon
mustard on grilled sourdough) are great at the
outdoor tables or inside. $
GO PARTY
DOWNTOWN AFTER FIVE
North Lexington Ave at the I-240 overpass
no phone
ashevilledowntown.org
You’re sure to be surrounded by locals at
this monthly street stage concert, which
also features plenty of booths selling locally
brewed beers, T-shirts and good grub. This
month’s performance features Larry Keel and
Natural Bridge. Sept. 17.
FUN FACT!
Just minutes from Asheville, Vance
Birthplace—one of the Southeast’s best
examples of a restored early-19th-century
farm—traces the early life of North Carolina’s
Civil War-era governor Zebulon B. Vance.
Atlanta
GEORGIA
— Bret Love
GO SHOP
LINDEN
8722 Main St, Woodstock • 770-928-2222
lindeneuropeangardens.com
This quaint shop specializes in artful European
antiques scouted by owner Laurie Prentice on
her trips to England, France and Belgium. It
frequently hosts children’s fairy parties and
fl oral arrangement gatherings.
SMITH & LUND SALON
2920 George Busbee Pkwy, Kennesaw
770-355-4231
smithandlundsalon.com
Opened earlier this year by stylists determined
to “create killer hair,” this independently
owned operation brings an edgy attitude to
fashion, working with clients ranging from
young brides to models.
SWANK
3400 Around Lenox Rd • 404-231-4114
swankatlanta.com
Opened in February by former Saks Fifth
Avenue assistant buyer Emily Dees Boulden,
this aptly named Buckhead boutique
offers women New York City style. Customers
will go nuts for designs by the likes of
Vivienne Westwood, House of Harlow and
Barbara Bui.
SOUP TO NUTS
For one weekend only, local foodies
rejoice at the chance to pick at fi nger foods, eat
off of paper plates and knock back Dixie cups full
of drink. It’s Taste of Atlanta, the city’s biggest
food festival, featuring samples from more than
70 of the hottest restaurants in town. Plan to
Book your next fall getaway, and
discover exquisite modern luxury
steps away from the gates of Biltmore
Estate.
11 Boston Way, Asheville, NC 28803
GO SEE
ATLANTA FALCONS
At the Georgia Dome
1 Georgia Dome Dr NW • 404-222-5777
atlantafalcons.com
After spending two of the season’s fi rst three
weeks on the road, the Dirty Birds return home
to square off against the San Francisco 49ers
(Oct. 3) and the increasingly hard-to-beat
Cincinnati Bengals (Oct. 24).
FRIGHT NIGHTS
At Six Flags Over Georgia
275 Riverside Pkwy, Austell • 770-948-9290
sixfl ags.com
Every weekend in October, Six Flags transforms
into a place to have a ghoulish good time with
costumed street performers, a trick-or-treat trail,
spooky stage shows, Halloween-themed crafts
and Dr. Fright’s Frightorium haunted house.
PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
At Stone Mountain Park
Hwy 78, Stone Mountain • 770-498-5690
stonemountainpark.com
Now in its eighth year, this autumn family
favorite features a dress-your-own scarecrow
activity, live storytelling, pumpkin pie eating
contests and a laser show to cap things off on
Saturday nights. Every weekend this month.
nosh on barbecue from Jim
n’ Nick’s, tacos from Tin
Lizzy’s and ice cream from
Morelli’s. Also, be sure to
check out demonstrations
by celebrity chefs like
Top Chef fi nalist Kevin
Gillespie, and peek into
the inner workings of the
local sustainable food
movement at the Farm
to Festival Village. Bring
an empty stomach. Oct.
23-24.
Taste of Atlanta
Tech Square
tasteofatlanta.com
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GEORGIA
GO EAT
FARM BURGER
410B W Ponce de Leon Ave • 404-378-5077
farmburger.net
A farmer and a restaurateur partnered to
open this spot, which focuses on sustainable
practices, grass-fed beef and farm-to-table
freshness. Order the Farm Burger (topped with
smoked white cheddar, caramelized onions,
cured bacon and the restaurant’s secret sauce)
with a side of hand-cut fries. $
MIYOSHI JAPANESE
STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI
12926 Hwy 92, Woodstock • 770-852-2549
This suburban Japanese steakhouse does
a bustling hibachi business, but it’s the
sushi that surprises. Specialties such as the
Caterpillar Roll—loaded with huge chunks of
fresh eel, crab, cucumber and avocado—are
fresh, ample and reasonably priced. $$
LIVINGSTON RESTAURANT + BAR
In the Georgian Terrace Hotel
659 Peachtree St • 404-897-5000
livingstonatlanta.com
Located on the same corner where Mayor
Livingston Sim built his home in 1879, this
eatery from Chef Gary Mennie offers American
cuisine infused with local fl avors, like Georgia
mountain trout with artichokes, spring peas
and roasted tomatoes. $$$
GO PARTY
POZOLÉ
1044 Greenwood Ave NE • 404-892-0552
pozolerestaurant.com
Part Latin-infl uenced restaurant, part
lively tequila bar (order a glass of the El
Tesoro Paradiso neat), Pozolé has attracted a
fervent following thanks to its friendly staff,
mid-week drink specials and a happening
party patio.
PASTIS
936 Canton St, Roswell • 770-640-3870
roswellpastis.com
Although this was best known as a restaurant,
Pastis new location has an expanded bar area,
which includes a stage for live music and room
for more than 150 people. The late-night crowd
often spills into the streets.
FUN FACT!
Founded in 1850, Oakland Cemetery is both
the oldest cemetery and one of the largest
green spaces (48 acres) in metro Atlanta.
Guided tours are available through Nov. 28.
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Atlantic City
NEW JERSEY
— Bill Sokolic
GO SHOP
STEEL’S FUDGE
2719 Boardwalk • 888-783-3571
steelsfudge.com
Elizabeth Steel opened up her fi rst shop on
the Boardwalk in 1919. It still sells all manner
of fudge, as well as saltwater taffy and other
sweet delicacies.
GO SEE
LEAMING’S RUN GARDENS
30 miles southwest of Atlantic City
1845 Route 9, Cape May Court House
609-465-5871
leamingsrungardens.com
Get in harmony with nature at this idyllic
respite from the casinos. Stroll over bridges
and past ponds while you discover nooks
scattered among the 25 themed gardens, a
fernery and a shady bamboo grove.
ATLANTIC CITY CINEFEST
At Resorts Casino & Hotel
1133 Boardwalk • 609-823-9159
downbeachfi lmfestival.org
Downbeach Film Festival returns for its third
year with a slate of regional and national independent
fi lms and visits from Hollywood types.
Once again, Resorts Atlantic City’s screening
room will be the focal point. Oct. 15-17.
GO EAT
TUN TAVERN
2 Convention Blvd • 609-347-7800
tuntavern.com
A descendant of a brewhouse built in Revolution-era
Philly, this restaurant/brewery appeals
to a range of tastes. Stick to the delicious pub
grub (the One Tun Burger is a favorite) and the
devilishly good Chocolate Decadence (brownies
topped with ice cream, walnuts, chocolate
chips and whipped cream). $$$
GO PARTY
32 DEGREES LUXE LOUNGE
2801 Pacifi c Avenue • 609-572-0032
32lounge.com
European bottle service, a strict dress code
and high-energy music set the vibe at this club
inside the Quarter at Tropicana casino. VIP
guests get to design their own cocktails.
FUN FACT!
Boardwalk Hall hosted the fi rst-ever college
indoor night football game in 1930, long before
anyone thought of domed stadiums.
Baltimore
MARYLAND
— Jenn Plum Auvil
GO SHOP
MICA STORE
1200 Mt Royal Ave • 410-225-2276
store.mica.edu
Even if you’re not heading back to school, the
art shop at the Maryland Institute College
of Art is a treasure trove of affordable art
supplies, books, graphic novels and artwork
made by alumni.
MINAS
815 W 36th St • 410-732-4258
minasgalleryandboutique.com
This quirky Hampden spot is part boutique
and part art gallery, and even an occasional
yoga studio. Check out the local crafts and
vintage clothing for men and women on the
fi rst fl oor.
SECOND CHANCE
1645 Warner St • 410-385-1101
secondchanceinc.org
This shop rescues building materials and
architectural fl ourishes from old buildings
before they’re demolished, loading its
warehouses with quality old fl ooring, tin
ceilings and fancy knobs that can fi nd new life
in your home.
GO SEE
THE WIZ
At Centerstage
700 N Calvert St • 410-332-0033
centerstage.org
The 2010-11 season kicks off with a lively
production of this kitschy version of Dorothy’s
classic quest to get back home, this time
propelled by the sounds of Motown, disco and
1970s rock. Through Nov. 7.
BALTIMORE RAVENS
At M&T Bank Stadium
1101 Russell St • 410-261-7283
baltimoreravens.com
Don a Raven’s jersey and get ready for some
football. Before kick-off, stroll the Ravens Walk
outside the stadium, where vendors sell beer,
pit beef and, of course, crab cakes. Home
games are Oct. 10 (Denver Broncos) and Oct.
24 (Buffalo Bills).
FELL’S POINT HAUNTED PUB WALK
731 S Broadway • 410-522-7400
baltimoreghosttours.com
Get in touch with Baltimore’s spooky side
on an adults-only haunted pub crawl. Belly
up to the various bars and sip a drink while
your guide tells tales. You’ll quickly learn
that bustling Fells Point is equally popular
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MARYLAND
with the undead set, as ghosts linger in the
neighborhood’s oldest pubs. Friday and
Saturday nights this month.
GO EAT
BERTHA’S MUSSELS
734 S Broadway • 410-327-5795
berthas.com
Bertha’s serves plenty of great food, including
a delectably overstuffed shrimp-salad
sandwich, broiled seafood and huge, threeegg
omelets for brunch. But the main draw is
a heaping pot of mussels steamed with garlic
butter or Guinness. $$
AKBAR
823 N Charles St • 410-539-0944
akbar-restaurant.com
With fi rst-class service and delicious food,
Akbar has been Baltimore’s favorite curry spot
for 25 years. Dine with friends so you can
share specialties like lamb curry, chicken tikka
and crab Malabar. $$
CLEMENTINE
5402 Harford Rd • 410-444-1497
bmoreclementine.com
Start with the seafood charcuterie and specialty
pâtés, like wild mushroom, before moving on
to housemade smoked Italian chicken sausage
or center-cut pork chops. Save room for a huge
slice of cake, baked fresh by Chef Winston’s
mother. $$$
GO PARTY
8X10 CLUB
10 E Cross St • 410-625-2000
the8x10.com
The 8x10 brings jam, funk and local indie
bands to Federal Hill. Aspiring musicians head
to open-mic nights every Tuesday, where they
get the works—professional lighting, sound
and amps.
GRAND CRU
527 E Belvedere Ave • 410-464-1944
grandcrubaltimore.com
Belvedere Square’s bustling wine bar features
affordable wines by the glass and a shop fi lled
with more than 300 diverse bottled wines.
Beer fans can go for cask-conditioned ales and
fancy bar snacks like homemade pretzels with
shallot-tarragon butter.
FUN FACT!
The Ravens’ mascot, Poe, is a nod to Edgar
Allen Poe, the famed poet who made his home
in Baltimore.
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Bloomington/Normal
ILLINOIS
GO SHOP
NEIGHBORHOOD THRIFT STORE
406 N Main St, Bloomington • 309-827-2500
neighborhoodthriftstore.org
Second-hand shopping is reinvented at this
expansive, yet cozy shop. There’s no digging to
fi nd the gently used treasures here, including
jewelry, teacups, toys, vintage posters,
furniture, kitchen tools and books.
GO SEE
CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY MUSEUM
101 E Beaufort St, Normal • 309-433-3444
childrensdiscoverymuseum.net
Milk a cow, splash in water, make a
pizza, fi nger-paint a wall, climb two stories
high (don’t worry, it’s safe) and meet Mr.
Bones, a bike-riding skeleton at this popular
kids’ destination.
EVERGREEN CEMETERY
DISCOVERY WALK 2010
302 E Miller St, Bloomington • 309-827-0428
mchistory.org
Local actors bring the past to life when they
portray Central Illinois’ signifi cant former
residents at this October event. Characters
include a suffragist, a Civil War soldier, a cigar
maker and a meatpacking maven. Oct. 9-10.
GO EAT
LUCCA GRILL
116 E Market St, Bloomington
309-828-7521
luccagrill.com
The paper-thin A La Baldini pizza is a must-try
at this legendary local restaurant. Stacked with
sausage, pepperoni, ham, onions, mushrooms,
green peppers and pepperoncini, it’s named for
Fred and John Baldini, the brothers from Lucca,
Italy, who opened the grill in 1936. $
GO PARTY
BLUELINE NIGHTCLUB
602 N Main St, Bloomington • 309-585-2641
bluelinenightclub.com
Whether you hit Wine-Down Wednesdays,
Birthday Thursdays or Live Music Fridays, this
nightclub—complete with dark woods, blue
hues, glowing bar and relaxed atmosphere—is
an ideal spot for a night out.
FUN FACT!
Actors John Malkovich, Gary Cole, Sean Hayes
and Laurie Metcalf attended Illinois State
University in Normal.
Boston
MASSACHUSETTS
— Mary Ann Ford —Diane Bair & Pamela Wright
GO SHOP
BOLDFACERS POP-UP STORES
15 Channel Center St • 617-428-0500
boldfacers.com
Shouldn’t fashion have a dash of the
unexpected? Style maven/entrepreneur
Lisa Pierpont hosts themed monthly
pop-up boutique events at her offi ce
space in Fort Point Channel, where the
mix of merchants might include fl orists,
photographers and fashionistas.
THE TANNERY
11A Brattle St, Cambridge • 617-491-0810
thetannery.com
Buh-bye, bejeweled sandals and fl irty
fl ip-fl ops! Come fall, it’s all about sheepskinlined
boots and other cozy, cobblestoneworthy
footwear. The Tannery has this
category covered, along with a cool stash of
collectible kicks.
LANNAN SHIP MODEL GALLERY
99 High St • 617-451-2650
lannangallery.com
This nautical shop is off the charts. You can
almost smell the sea as you wander amid
more than 400 model boats, along with prints,
charts, nautical art, artifacts and antiques.
GO SEE
COPP’S HILL BURYING GROUND
Corner of Hull and Snowhill sts • 617-357-8300
thefreedomtrail.org/visitor/copp-hill.html
Extra spooky in October, this historic burying
ground dates back to 1659. Look for the
tombstone of Robert Newman, best known for
placing the signal lanterns in Old North Church
before the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
WHEELOCK FAMILY THEATRE
At Wheelock College
180 Riverway • 617-879-2300
wheelock.edu
There’s nothing second-rate or “cutesy” about
the live performances at this well-regarded
family theater. It’s been around for 30 years,
hosting top-notch, kid-friendly shows, like
Annie, The Secret Garden and Aladdin and
his Wonderful Lamp. This month kicks off the
season with Annie, the famed musical based
on Harold Gray’s comic strip. Opens Oct. 22.
JORDAN HALL
At the New England Conservatory of Music
30 Gainsborough St • 617-585-1260
necmusic.edu
Just a block from Symphony Hall, this gorgeous
venue hosts roughly 450 free classical,

jazz and improvisational music concerts every
year. “First Monday” performances feature
faculty, alums and students.
GO EAT
BOLOCO INSPIRED BURRITOS
247 Newbury St • 617-262-2200
boloco.com
They’re tasty, cheap and jam-packed with
healthy ingredients—no wonder every student
in town has this burrito shop on speed-dial.
Try the Bangkok Thai, featuring Asian slaw,
cukes, brown rice and peanut sauce (add tofu,
chicken or meat). $
STREGA
379 Hanover St • 617-532-8481
stregaristorante.com
This North End spot is as noisy and a-bustle as
Sunday dinner at grandma’s. Chef Sal Firicano
gives extra oomph to Italian classics like
stuffed veal chops—and the lobster ravioli is a
revelation. $$$
PAIRINGS
At Boston Park Plaza Hotel
50 Park Plaza • 617-262-3473
pairingsboston.com
Chef Stuart Race creates inspired small plates,
like sumac-crusted crab cakes with mango
slaw and harissa mayo—and with nearly 100
wines from which to choose, it’s easy to fi nd
one that pairs perfectly. The menu makes
it easy by listing each dish with a few wine
options. $$$
GO PARTY
RIVER GODS
125 River St, Cambridge • 617-576-1881
rivergodsonline.com
One of the city’s favorite hangouts, this easygoing
bar serves well-mixed drinks and decent
food. The décor is a bit Renaissance-Gothic
(think gargoyles and wooden, pointy-backed
chairs) but the vibe is laidback.
WALLY’S CAFE
427 Massachusetts Ave • 617-424-1408
wallyscafe.com
This longstanding venue is everything a good
jazz bar should be: tiny, dark, crowded, low on
frills and high on entertainment. The familyowned
joint boasts live music by local artists
365 days a year.
FUN FACT!
The Stockyard Restaurant’s mahogany bar
once belonged to gangster Al Capone.
Branson
MISSOURI
GO SHOP
DICK’S 5 & 10
103 W Main St • 417-334-2410
dicksoldtime5and10.com
If you can’t fi nd it at this downtown Branson
landmark, it probably doesn’t exist. The
authentic variety store carries more than
50,000 new and nostalgic items, and
displays unique collections of aviator prints,
arrowheads and sports memorabilia.
GO SEE
BRANSON LANDING CRUISES
7 North Boardwalk at Branson Landing
417-239-3980
bransonlandingcruises.com
See breathtaking Ozarks fall foliage along
Lake Taneycomo with an excursion on
Lake Queen, an old-fashioned paddleboat.
Or, if your taste runs towards the lavish,
board the luxurious yacht Princess for a spin
around the lake. Both offer narrated
sightseeing tours, meal and cocktail cruises
and group events.
GO EAT
GLENN’S AT MURDER ROCK
At John Daly’s Murder Rock Golf and
Country Club
Golf Club Drive, Hollister • 417-332-3259
murderrockgolf.com
The spectacular 10-mile view of the Ozarks
is free at this lunch-time clubhouse grill.
Soak up the scenery while you munch on
a Daly Special (a sliced prime rib sandwich
smothered with French-fried onions and
melted provolone). $
GO PARTY
BUCKINGHAM’S RESTAURANT & OASIS
At the Clarion Hotel
2820 W Hwy 76 • 417-337-7777
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.
FUN FACT!
The 50-year-old Baldknobbers Jamboree Show
is named after the Bald Knobbers vigilantes,
a group of locals who united to fi ght crime,
but wound up perpetrating it, in the late
1880s. A second vigilante group, the Anti-Bald
Knobbers, fi nished them off.
Buff alo/Niagara
NEW YORK
— Carol S. Harris — Jana Eisenberg
GO SHOP
TONY WALKER & CO.
5110 Main St, Williamsville • 716-445-3280
tonywalker.com
The trendy boutiques at the Walker Center
shopping plaza are beautifully appointed with
high-end men’s and women’s casual fashions,
accessories and sneakers. There’s also a body
and beauty emporium. Try yoga or a facial
or—guys?—head a few doors up to Stereo
Advantage to check out some subwoofers.
GO SEE
BURCHFIELD PENNEY ART CENTER
1300 Elmwood Ave • 716-878-6011
burchfi eldpenney.org
This new $33 million building houses a
far-reaching collection of paintings by
American watercolorist—and one-time Buffalo
resident—Charles E. Burchfi eld. You can also
check out works by regional artists from the
late 19th through 21st centuries.
SHAW FESTIVAL
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
38 miles northwest of Buffalo
shawfest.com
During this event—one of Canada’s greatest
annual theater festivals—fi ve theaters spread
throughout the lovely village rotate showing
10 plays by George Bernard Shaw and his
contemporaries. See as many as you can
before the fi nal curtain falls on Oct. 31.
GO EAT
DUFF’S
3651 Sheridan Dr, Amherst • 716-834-6234
The competition to claim “best wings” is
never-ending...but many swear by Duff’s hotties.
Don’t want your mouth on fi re? Just order
them medium and extra-crispy, like President
Obama did when he was here in May.
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PEARL STREET BAR & GRILL
76 Pearl St • 716-856-2337
pearlstreetgrill.com
The city’s most popular after-work gathering
spot brews its own tasty beers (the amber
Train Wreck is tops). Sit at the bar and watch
the Sabres play on one of 25 big-screen TVs.
FUN FACT!
Connie Mack, the longest-serving manager
in Major League Baseball history, played one
season with the Buffalo Bisons in 1890.
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MEXICO
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PINEDA COVALIN
Blvd Kukulcan KM 13, Luxury Avenue Mall
998-840-6100
pinedacovalin.com
The designer fashion line Pineda Covalin was
launched by Mexican designers Cristina Pineda
and Ricardo Covalin, who wanted to spread
their native land’s traditions. This boutique
features scarves, ties, shoes, ponchos and
shawls inspired by Mexico’s ancient cultures
and painters like Frida Kahlo.
GO SEE
SWIM WITH DOLPHINS
At Dreams Resort and Spa
Punta Cancun • 800-335-3461
delphinusworld.com
Swim with multiple dolphins or get quality
time with just one Flipper look-alike.
Ambitious porpoise pals will gain a new
appreciation for these magnifi cent mammals
when they spend eight hours in the “trainer for
a day” program, learning about dolphins’ diets
and care in addition to swimming with them.
GO EAT
PALOMA BONITA
At Dreams Cancun Resort and Spa
Punta Cancun, Hotel Zone • 998-848-7082
dreamsresorts.com/drecu/dining.html
Resembling an old Mexican hacienda,
this restaurant features specialties from
around the country. Try the tacos al pastor
for an appetizer, then move on to chicken
enchiladas—and make sure to save room for
the churros with cajeta (thick, sweet syrup).
Live mariachis and an amazing ocean view
make this place a great option. $$$$
GO PARTY
LAS DE GUANATOS
Ave Bonampak, Plaza de Toros
998-206-1692
At this watering hole, which stands in the
shadow of the downtown bullring, soccer is always
on the televisions, and beer is served by
the liter mixed with ingredients that go beyond
a slice of lime (think chiles and shrimp). If you
get hungry, order from a menu of classic dishes
from Jalisco, like a torta ahogada, a pork sandwich
drowned in a dried-chili-pepper sauce.
FUN FACT!
Downtown Cancun was planned without traffi c
lights, but outgrew its original design.
Charleston
WEST VIRGINIA
— Israel Urbina — Sheila McEntee — John Bordsen
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STRAY DOG ANTIQUES
219 Hale St • 304-346-1534
straydogantiques.com
The hand-beaded, fl apper lariat would look
smashing. Or perhaps you fancy the early
Italian charger with winged cherubs? Perusing
the fi ne art, costume jewelry and other
collectibles here is an adventure.
GO SEE
THE SUNRISE CARRIAGE TRAIL
Behind Charleston Amtrak Station
304-342-7676
whycharlestonwv.com
This path meanders gently past historic
monuments and leads up a hill to the
Sunrise Mansion, former home of West
Virginia Gov. William A. MacCorkle. Amid
towering trees, you can almost hear the
clatter of his carriage heading to town. The
top of the trail affords a broad, beautiful view
of Charleston.
THE SWISS VILLAGE OF HELVETIA
120 miles northeast of Charleston
helvetiawv.com
Enjoy a stroll through this tiny mountain village,
still steeped in the culture of its original Swiss
and German settlers. Enjoy bratwurst at the
Hütte, then bed down for the night at the
historic Beekeeper Inn.
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SAHARA
189 Summers St • 304-346-9800
The moussaka and Lebanese eggplant are
standouts in this sumptuous, all-you-can-eat
Greek and Middle Eastern buffet, which also
features spinach pie, chicken kabobs and
baklava. It’s open weekdays for lunch and on
Friday evenings. $
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THE BOULEVARD TAVERN
806 Kanawha Blvd E • 304-205-7951
myspace.com/theboulevardtavernwv
This spot has it all: sports on big screens, a
wide selection of brews, late-night pub food,
an eclectic mix of live music and even free
WiFi. Renowned jazzman Bob Thompson plays
every Tuesday night.
FUN FACT!
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A young Clark Gable helped build Nitro, a
nearby chemical munitions plant, during WWI.
Charlotte
NORTH CAROLINA
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SUNGLASS CHARLOTTE
6809-C Phillips Place Ct • 704-552-7861
sunglasscharlotte.com
Head to this sunglass emporium if you’re
particular about your shades. The inventory
includes 14 designer brands (Armani, Prada,
Oliver Peoples, Ray-Ban).
YARNHOUSE
3205 N Davidson St • 704- 335-8531
yarnhouseknits.com
Given the region’s textiles heritage—and
hobbyist demand—this place seemed
destined to open. With more than 10,000
balls of yarn in stock, you’ll fi nd all colors and
kinds (including silk). For $45, take a two-hour
crocheting or knitting class.
NONA’S SWEETS
9331 JW Clay Blvd • 704-717-6144
nonassweets.com
The Morlando family makes pastries,
cookies, cakes and candies, especially
time-honored Italian fare like cannoli, biscotti,
spumoni and St. Joseph cake. What’s new? A
“cupcake bar” where you choose what goes
on top of it.
GO SEE
SCAROWINDS
At Carowinds
14523 Carowinds Blvd • 704-588-2600
carowinds.com
With the regular season over, Charlotte’s
theme park goes for PG-13 style frights from
7pm to midnight on weekends this month.
Adult rides will be running; staffers and
revelers don appropriately hideous makeup
and garb to stalk the grounds.
BANK OF AMERICA 500
At Charlotte Motor Speedway
5555 Concord Pkwy S, Concord • 800-455-3267
charlottemotorspeedway.com
This isn’t just any NASCAR race. So many
teams are based in metro Charlotte that this
major home track race will be a high-speed
bumper-to-bumper battle in front of some of
the sport’s most enthusiastic fans. Oct. 16.
THE HEIGHTS OF FASHION
At Mint Museum of Art
2730 Randolph Rd • 704-337-2000
mintmuseum.org
This exhibition celebrates platform shoes,
which fi rst rose to popularity in the 1970s and,
as happens with all fashions, have recently
made a comeback. This 60-pair show also
Over 100 FREE guided walks, bikes, and
paddles, and over 50 regional events
in northeastern CT and south central MA.
Call toll-free 1 (866) 363-7226 or visit www.thelastgreenvalley.org
20th Anniversary

includes high-rise footwear from the 1930s,
when they debuted in Europe and America.
Through Jan. 30.
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BAMBOO 7 ASIAN CUISINE
15025 Old Lancaster Hwy • 704- 752-7772
The owners are from southeastern China, and
while you’ll fi nd Cantonese fare on the menu,
there are also popular items from Japan,
Thailand, Vietnam and the Indo-Chinese mix
of Singapore. Low prices have helped build a
fan base. $
A TASTE OF THE CARIBBEAN
3117 N Sharon Amity Rd • 704-567-9435
The tasty curry-and-peppers fare from the
owner’s homeland of Trinidad and Tobago is
what sets this place apart. Try the Buss-Up Shut
(Indian roti bread fi lled with curried meat). $$
RI RA
208 N Tryon St • 704-333-5554
rira.com
When a fi re closed Ri Ra last year, Uptown lost
more than a popular Irish-style after-hours
watering hole. The Irish/American menu was
a lunch and dinner draw for the local business
community. Luckily, it’s rebuilt and reopened
with its menu classics, like Shepherd’s Pie,
intact. $$
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BUTTER NC
950 Seaboard St • 704-295-1565
buttercharlotte.com
This upscale, posh disco in the N.C. Music
Factory complex is big on glitz. That comes
as no surprise, since the proprietors also
own the New York City hotspots 1 Oak
and Butter.
LEBOWSKI’S NEIGHBORHOOD
GRILL & PUB
1524 East Blvd • 704-370-1177
lebowskisgrillandpub.com
This small tavern in the Dilworth area has
positioned itself as an oasis for Charlotte’s
huge northern expat community thanks to
its owner’s Buffalo, NY, roots. Order beef on
weck, and wash it down with Genesee beer. On
Saturday, Yuenglings are $2.
FUN FACT!
The bobsled that took the US team to goldmedal
victory at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics
was designed and built by Bo-Dyn, a local fi rm
founded by NASCAR legend Geoff Bodine.
Chicago
ILLINOIS
— Rod O’Connor
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CHALLENGERS COMICS + CONVERSATION
1845 N Western Ave • 773-278-0155
challengerscomics.com
This geek haven is more than a shop: It’s a gathering
place for lovers of comics in every form,
from superhero favorites to trade paperbacks
and back issues. Check the online calendar for
upcoming discussion clubs and movie outings.
SEEK VINTAGE
1432 W Chicago Ave • 312-526-3164
seekvintagechicago.com
Proving that vintage can go way beyond
the local Salvation Army, this impeccablycurated
boutique is chock-full of items both
wearable and conversation-worthy, from ’80s
tees and polo shirts to original edition board
games and wonderfully outdated home
decór items.
TWINKLE TWINKLE LITTLE ONE
3224 N Damen Ave • 773-472-3000
twinkletwinklelittleone.com
This Roscoe Village baby boutique, described
as owner Rachel Glasson’s “third baby,”
shows that a child’s room can be hip and
functional, selling cool artwork and hardwood
cribs that convert to toddler beds, among
other furnishings.
GO SEE
VERTICAL ENDEAVORS
28141 Diehl Rd, Warrenville • 630-836-0122
verticalendeavors.com
Chicago’s fl at-as-a-pancake topography
doesn’t lend itself to rock climbing, but
adrenaline junkies can head to this familyfriendly
facility in the western suburbs to scale
an 18,000-square-foot indoor wall carved from
real rock.
BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON
E Monroe St and S Columbus Dr • 312-904-9800
chicagomarathon.com
Nothing brings the Windy City together like
this world-class event, which allows amateurs
and elites to participate in the same race. Get
in the spirit by cheering the runners on at one
of the designated viewing stations. Oct. 10.
HALLOWFEST
At Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe • 847-835-5440
chicagobotanic.org
The Chicago area’s most picturesque outdoor
space goes all out for Halloween, throwing
a massive garden party complete with
spooky decorations, live music and handson
fun in the form of pumpkin and plant
decorating. Oct. 22-24.
IN THE LOOP BY RACHEL ROHINSKY
Chicago has long been
a muse for its vibrant arts community.
Painter Dennis Johnson’s acrylics
focus on the city’s urban spaces and
textures, while Joy Bauer’s vivid oil
painting cityscapes unabashedly
celebrate the Midwest metropolis.
For two weeks this month, though,
the city will become a gallery. The
fi rst-ever Art Loop Open is part art
competition and part exhibit. Over the
summer, local artists submitted work
to a jury. The chosen works will be
displayed in a dozen venues, including
Macy’s fl agship store, the Palmer
House (pictured) and Cadillac Palace
Theater. Then the public (that means
you) votes for their favorites; the winner
gets $25,000. Oct. 15-29.
Art Loop Open
Multiple venues • 773-772-2385
artloopopen.com
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COOKIE BAR
2475 N Lincoln Ave • 773-348-0300
cookiebaronline.com
On the heels of the cupcake craze, gourmet
cookies have become all the rage. This Lincoln
Park dessert spot showcases 18 varieties every
day in a bright-orange, retro disco-era setting. $
BIRCHWOOD KITCHEN
2211 W North Ave • 773-276-2100
birchwoodkitchen.com
This Wicker Park sandwich shop elevates its
craft to an art form, with super-fresh ingredients
and tasty sides to match. Try the sweet-andsour
pork belly or grilled gruyére. $$
L2O
2300 N Lincoln Park West • 773-868-0002
l2orestaurant.com
This seafood stunner, helmed by Michelinstarred
chef Laurent Gras, specializes in highend
aquatic ingredients like Japanese fl uke
and French turbot. The $165, 12-course menu
doesn’t disappoint. $$$$$
GO PARTY
BAD DOG TAVERN
4535 N Lincoln Ave • 773-334-4040
baddogtavern.com
This rockin’ bar, with its great microbrews,
delivers a welcome jolt to the nightlife scene
in stroller-happy Lincoln Square. Tuesdays
feature reliably funny open mic comedy.
JIMMY GREEN’S
825 S State St • 312-386-9000
jimmygreens.com
All dark wood and silver accents, with 22
fl at-screen televisions, this new sports bar is a
classy option for catching Bears games in the
shadow of Soldier Field. And the selection of
50-plus beers doesn’t hurt, either.
BUDDY GUY’S LEGENDS
700 S Wabash Ave • 312-427-1190
buddyguys.com
Chicago’s top blues ambassador has some
spiffy new digs. The eponymous club improves
upon everything that made the original
so great: a main fl oor stage with excellent
sightlines and a menu of authentic Southerninspired
dishes.
FUN FACT!
The name ‘Chicago’ is the French interpretation
of the Native-American name ‘Shikaakwa,’
which means ‘wild leek.’
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Columbus
OHIO
GO SHOP
KARAVAN TREASURES FROM TURKEY
771-B N High St • 614-291-4438
karavantreasures.com
Bulent Bekcioglu scouts the villages of his
native Turkey for handmade rugs, jewelry,
clothes, shoes, lanterns and pottery—plus
belly dancing outfi ts and plenty of charms to
ward off the evil eye—to sell at his shop.
GO SEE
CAHS HOWLOWEEN PETS ON PARADE
160 Easton Town Center • 614-416-7000
eastontowncenter.com
Costumed pets strut their stuff (with humans
in tow) at this 11th annual Halloween parade
at Easton’s town square. Root for the best,
scariest and funniest costumes at this event,
which benefi ts the Capital Area Humane
Society. Oct. 24.
THE AMERICAN SIGN MUSEUM
114 miles southwest of Columbus
2515 Essex Pl, Cincinnati • 513-258-4020
signmuseum.net
Americans are master marketers, and you
can trace our prowess back to the earliest
storefront signs. This jam-packed museum
shines with gilt, glows with neon and fl ashes
with tracer lights, promoting everything from
bakeries to bowling alleys.
GO EAT
DEEPWOOD
511 N High St • 614-221-5602
deepwoodrestaurant.com
Celebrate local bounty at this dining room,
which serves roasted rack of lamb and
poached lobster. The Elements of Art Gallery,
located within the restaurant, lets diners soak
up high art while they nosh. $$$
GO PARTY
BAR 23
584 N High St • 614 224-2323
bar23.net
These Indian Summer evenings are perfect
for lingering on the patio with a Key Lime Pie
martini and a BLT pizza. Or duck indoors for
a panini and a brew, where you can watch the
Short North crowd stroll past giant windows.
FUN FACT!
Columbus is the hometown of actress Beverly
D’Angelo, who played Mrs. Griswold in three
National Lampoon fi lms.
Dallas/Ft. Worth
TEXAS
— Betsa Marsh — Amy Anderson
GO SHOP
AVANT GARDEN
4 Highland Park Village, Dallas
214-559-3432
avantgarden.com
This teeny shop in Highland Park Village is
a gem. Redesigned by its new owner, local
events guru Todd Fiscus, it sells charming
gifts and letterpress cards. Order artful fl oral
arrangements for parties and those who
appreciate whimsy.
EARTH BONES
308 Main St, Ft. Worth • 817-332-2662
Looking for the perfect gift? How about the
quirkiest? Find both at Earth Bones, a popular
Sundance Square store offering handmade
jewelry, home décor items, cards, and men’s
and women’s accessories.
MERGE
5959 Royal Ln, Dallas • 214-987-1606
shopmerge.com
For beloved classics merged with the
hippest merchandise by Mara Hoffman,
Haute Hippie, Hudson and Cynthia Vincent,
this funky, loft-like space—which has regular
sales—won’t disappoint.
GO SEE
DALLAS COWBOYS
At Cowboys Stadium
900 E Randol Mill Rd, Arlington • 817-892-4161
dallascowboys.com
Check out the new, state-of-the-art Cowboys
Stadium on a pregame tour of the fi eld, locker
rooms and press room. This month, America’s
Team takes on the Tennessee Titans (Oct. 10)
and the New York Giants (Oct. 25).
THE GREAT PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
At Dallas Arboretum
8525 Garland Rd, Dallas • 214-515-6500
dallasarboretum.org
Kids will love this festival, which features
25,000 pumpkins on display. Adults can
admire the marigolds, chrysanthemums
and fall fl owers of all colors that light up the
pathways of this 66-acre garden near White
Rock Lake. Through Nov. 14.
DUNN AND BROWN CONTEMPORARY
5020 Tracy St, Dallas • 214-521-4322
dunnandbrown.com
Opened in 1999, this ambitious gallery exhibits
groundbreaking contemporary art by emerging
and established artists in a variety of media.
A stable of nearly 20 contributing artists and
rotating exhibitions keep things fresh.

GO EAT
PIRANHA KILLER SUSHI
335 W 3rd St, Ft. Worth • 817-348-0200
piranhakillersushi.com
You may have to wait on busy evenings for a
table at this yummy eatery, but it’s worth it.
Find sushi and sashimi spinoffs, luscious and
light sauces, and micro-mini garnishes worthy
of an exhibition. $$
RISE NO. 1
5360 W Lovers Ln, Ste 220, Dallas
214-366-9900
risesouffl e.com
This salon de souffl é in Inwood Village
practically fl oats with its gravity-defying
dishes. There’s an endless variety of fl avors,
both savory and sweet, including truffl einfused
mushroom and Grand Marnier. $$$
CENTRAL 214
5680 N Central Expy, Dallas • 214-443-9339
central214.com
Although billed as American regional cooking,
Central 214 mixes seasonably available
domestic ingredients with European fl avors for
a surprising treat no matter what you order.
Indulge in the chicken-fried Kobe steak with a
side of mustard greens. $$$$
GO PARTY
DRAFT MEDIA SPORTS LOUNGE
At the Sheraton Dallas Hotel
400 N Olive St, Dallas • 214-777-6524
draftmediasportslounge.com
Sports-lovers rejoice at the 21 fl at-screen,
high-def televisions in this 4,000-square-foot
bar, which also features draft beers, pool
tables, Nintendo Wii stations, free WiFi and
private karaoke salons.
SCAT JAZZ LOUNGE
111 W Fourth St, Ste 11, Ft. Worth
817-870-9100
scatjazzlounge.com
Located in the historic Woolworth Building
in downtown Ft. Worth, this cabaret/jazz
club is a blast from the too-cool past. Expect
traditional jazz sounds from locals and
touring acts.
FUN FACT!
The State Fair of Texas—which, of course,
claims to be America’s biggest—has been held
at the same location in Dallas’ Fair Park since
1886. It also features North America’s biggest
Ferris wheel, the 212-foot-tall Texas Star. The
fair runs through Oct. 17.
HyattPlace.com
Dayton
OHIO
GO SHOP
THE MULBERRY TREE
2600 Far Hills Ave • 937-299-8733
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
THE PATTERSON HOMESTEAD
1815 Brown St • 937-293-2841
daytonhistory.org
This lovely landmark was the home of
Dayton’s prominent Patterson Family,
whose biggest contribution to the city was
the creation of The National Cash Register
Company. The home/museum features 18th-
and 19th-century antiques as well as an
exhibit profi ling NCR.
OHIO RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
44 miles south of Dayton
10542 E State Rte 73 • 513-897-7000
renfestival.com
The world of 16th-century England comes to
life in a 30-acre village fi lled with Renaissanceinspired
musicians, dancers and storytellers.
This festive, family-friendly affair also features
full contact, full-armored jousting. Through
Oct. 17.
GO EAT
THAI 9
11 Brown St • 937-222-3227
thai9restaurant.com
This tasty spot features marvelous Thai cuisine
and sushi that is equal parts food and art. Get
some rolls to share, and then choose from pad
Thai, traditional fried rice or curry (spiciness
can be tweaked to your liking). $$
GO PARTY
THE TROLLEY STOP
530 E Fifth St • 937-461-1101
trolleystopdayton.com
Located in the heart of Dayton’s historic Oregon
Arts District, the Trolley Stop is a personable
getaway for music, food and fun. Classic and
indie rock groups come through, but old-time
acoustic jam sessions (think banjos and
mandolins) are the musical mainstays here.
FUN FACT!
Nancy Cartwright, the voice of Bart Simpson,
is a native of Kettering, a Dayton suburb.
Denver
COLORADO
— Russell Florence, Jr. — Lori Midson
Enjoy complimentary continental breakfast, airport
shuttle, and shuttle service to nearby attractions
within a five mile radius of the hotel.
Rates starting at $99. Just ask for the GOMAG Rate.
GO SHOP
CHRYSALIS ECO BOUTIQUE
6851 S Gaylord St • 303-658-0056
chrysalis-eco-chic.com
Everything from the designer clothing to the
bags and hangtags in owner Peggy Gulam’s
women’s boutique is about greening your
wardrobe, but there’s nothing earth-muffi n-y
about her stock, which is way more chic than
granola geek.
TOMTE MODERN CRAFT
1644 Platte St • 303-717-0371
tomtecraft.com
This tiny shop peddles clothing and glassware
screen-printed with designs as diverse as lime
green and neon pink bicycles, swordfi sh and
turtles. All of these whimsical fi nds are sure to
spiff up your closet and your dwelling.
SK3TCHBOOK
5743 S Prince St • 303-794-6407
sk3tchbook.com
Run by three local artists, this shop/studio/
gallery stocked with eclectic items like coil
pots, re-purposed clocks painted with funky
watercolor faces and coin holders mounted on
vintage game boards is nirvana for both giftgiver
and recipient.
GO SEE
GUANELLA PASS SCENIC BYWAY
70 miles west of Denver
byways.org
Formerly a wagon trail, this 22-mile historic byway
is laden with perfect snapshot backdrops:
whispering aspen and pine groves, the snowcapped
crowns of Mt. Bierstadt and Mt. Evans,
pastel wildfl ower meadows and occasional
beaver and bighorn sheep appearances.
AMAZON VOYAGE: VICIOUS
FISHES AND OTHER RICHES
At the Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado Blvd • 303-370-6000
dmns.org
Raging river afi cionados will want to reserve
tickets to this virtual journey down the Amazon.
This interactive, bilingual museum exhibit
explores the past and future of the world’s
largest and most biologically diverse river.
Through December 2011.
DENVER’S TOP RESTAURANTS
CULINARY CONNECTOR TOUR
Various locations • 303-495-5487
culinaryconnectors.com
Nosh at Denver’s top restaurants on these
intimate, three-hour, chauffeured culinary
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tours that take foodophiles through the
professional kitchens of star chefs who dish
out delicious eats. Tours are $99 per person
and reservations are required.
GO EAT
BRAVA PIZZA
Corner of 16th St Mall and Arapahoe
303-619-0802
bravapizza.com
Charred, thin-crusted, 90-second pizzas from
a wood-fi red oven are the primary draw at this
popular street cart on the 16th Street Mall. The
best part? Pizzas are made with organic ingredients
and pepperoni from Il Mondo Vecchio,
Denver’s top salumeria. $
BIG GAME
1631 Wazee St • 303-623-1630
Big-shot New York restaurateurs Zach and
Jeffrey Chodorow’s fi rst foray into Denver is
this handsome sports-lounge-cum-restaurant
that serves juicy burgers, fl atbread pizzas,
sushi, short ribs and french fries done eight
ways. $$
TARBELL’S SOUTHGLENN
6955 S York St • 303-703-8100
tarbellssouthglenn.com
Iron Chef Mark Tarbell’s comfort food restaurant
takes the best from the past (fried
chicken) and the present (seared Ahi tuna
with wasabi mashers) and merges them into
a harmonious roster of adventurous, boldly
fl avored dishes. $$$
GO PARTY
MERCURY CAFÉ
2199 California St • 303-294-9281
mercurycafe.com
Grungy, artsy and full of verve, this decadesold,
cash-only hippie hangout hosts a variety
of events, including tango and swing dancing
lessons, poetry slams, live jazz, tarot card
readings and documentary fi lm screenings.
BAR STANDARD
1037 Broadway • 303-832-0222
myspace.com/barstandard
This sleek and chic speakeasy raises
the bar for high-end clubbing. National and
local DJs spin tunes on Friday and Saturday
nights, while fashion-forward crowds rock
the dancefl oor.
FUN FACT!
Denver brews more beer than any other city,
with 80 different beers made daily.
Des Moines
IOWA
Style
Stay in
in Colorado
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PURE PAPER
412 E 6th St • 515-255-3533
pure-paper.com
If you like writing—you know, the oldfashioned
way, with pen and paper—this
seller of beautiful stationery from around
the world is a must-stop shop. Choose from
colorful styles in all shapes and sizes, or
work with the in-house designer to create
your own.
GO SEE
JASPER WINERY
2400 George Flagg Parkway • 515-282-9463
jasperwinery.com
This winery, just minutes from downtown, is
the perfect place to relax and sample local
wines, such as Lucy Lane, a sweet red made
with Concord grapes or Norton, a red made
from the oldest cultivated grape in North
America that’s particularly popular in Missouri.
It’s open seven days a week.
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CAFE BARATTA’S
600 E Locust St • 515-281-3294
barattas.com/museum
Perfect for a light breakfast or lunch. This
cafe—located on the third fl oor of the State
Historical Museum—offers a bistro dining
experience. Take advantage of the outdoor
seating that overlooks the gold-domed Iowa
State Capitol, and be sure to try the grilled
chicken panini with red dipping sauce. $
GO PARTY
SIDESHOW LOUNGE
1408 Locust St • 515-288-3672
desmoinessocialclub.org/sideshow-lounge
This full-service bar, located at the Des Moines
Social Club, is a popular watering hole that
features nightly programming—Latin dance,
standup comedy, trivia night—and an amazing
green-tea martini. The Social Club also
includes a theater, art gallery and classroom
space, and sits directly across from the
outlandish, funky John and Mary Pappajohn
Sculpture Park.
FUN FACT!
More than 60 life, health and casualty
insurance companies are based in Des
Moines, making it the world’s third-largest
insurance center (behind London and
Hartford, CT).
Detroit
MICHIGAN
— Michelle Schlicher — Ellen Piligian
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HABATAT GALLERIES
4400 Fernlee Ave, Royal Oak • 248-554-0590
habatat.com
This gallery is the oldest and largest in the
country devoted exclusively to artists working
with glass. Browse intricately crafted, brightly
colored works by the world’s greatest glass
craftsmen, like Kimiake Higuchi, Judith LaScola
and Dale Chihuly. Although the pieces are
pricey, once you see one in your house, you’ll
be glad you splurged.
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY
ART DETROIT STORE
4454 Woodward Ave • 313-832-6622
mocadetroit.org
You don’t have to be crazy about
contemporary art to appreciate the goods at
this museum shop. In addition to art books,
you’ll fi nd Comme des Garcon perfume and
The Mighty Wallet, which is 100% recyclable
with 25% of its material made from milk and
water bottles.
ROOT AND SPROUT
474 N Old Woodward Ave, Birmingham
248-593-9552
rootandsproutbaby.com
Eco-savvy shoppers will dig this boutique,
where every product is made to be as
environmentally friendly as possible.
Check out the organic linen dresses and the
eco-toy collection.
GO SEE
DRACULA: A ROCK OPERA
At Meadow Brook Theatre
207 Wilson Hall, Oakland University,
Rochester • 248-377-3300
mbtheatre.com
It’s the perfect time to see this spooky (not to
mention campy) new musical based on Bram
Stoker’s classic vampire novel. The show,
about Professor Van Helsing’s attempt to save
Lucy from a mysterious blood disease—and
the more mysterious new stranger in town—
should be a screaming good time. Oct. 6-30.
PUMPKIN FEST AND SALE
At Glass Academy
25331 Trowbridge St, Dearborn
313-561-4527
glassacademy.com
Drop in here to pick up keepsakes and
memorabilia related to the harvest season.
You’ll fi nd glass pumpkins of all shapes, sizes
and colors. You’ll also see live glassblowing
demos. Oct. 16-17.
Thoughtful. Contemporary.
Intelligent. Stylish.
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CROWNING GLORIES: STATUS,
STYLE AND SELF-EXPRESSION
At Charles H. Wright Museum of African
American History
315 East Warren Ave • 313-494-5800
maah-detroit.org
Discover the history of African-American
women’s headwear—from the head wraps
worn by slaves to Sunday fashion statements.
Through Jan. 31.
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FLY TRAP RESTAURANT
22950 Woodward Ave, Ferndale • 248-399-5150
thefl ytrapferndale.com
The line outside this unpretentious eatery says
it all. Be sure to try “blunch,” served all day.
The inspired menu includes such diverse items
as gingerbread waffl es, crab cakes and eggs,
and Thai lemongrass pho. $
BEVERLY HILLS GRILL
31471 Southfi eld Rd, Beverly Hills
248-642-2355
beverlyhillsgrill.com
This eatery keeps its contemporary American
menu simple. Specials are posted daily, but
try some of the regular dishes, such as stuffed
baby eggplant with polenta fries and mustard
horseradish-rubbed prime ribeye. $$
WOLFGANG PUCK GRILLE
At MGM Grand Detroit
1777 Third St • 313-465-1648
mgmgranddetroit.com
Located inside the swanky MGM Grand Detroit,
this modern bar and grill emphasizes dishes
made with fresh, seasonal and all-natural
ingredients. Try the sweet corn soup. $$$
GO PARTY
JAZZ CAFÉ AT MUSIC HALL
350 Madison Ave • 313-887-8500
jazzcafedetroit.com
One of Motown’s hottest jazz clubs, this intimate
venue is located inside the restored 1928 Music
Hall. Along with top national acts, it showcases
emerging Detroit-area talent every Tuesday.
YE OLDE TAP ROOM
14915 Charlevoix St • 313-824-1030
If beer is your pleasure, this former speakeasy
is calling you. The Tap Room has 280 beers
from around the world—reportedly the largest
selection in Detroit—as well as other spirits.
FUN FACT!
Detroit is second in the US in fi shing rod sales.
Flint
MICHIGAN
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ELIXER
211 N Main St, Davison • 810-214-1100
For a taste of urban style smack in the
middle of the suburbs, head to this store,
which features cool duds for juniors and hip
adults alike. Labels include Abercrombie, Roxy
and Ralph Lauren.
GO SEE
PORTER’S ORCHARD FARM
MARKET AND CIDER MILL
12060 Hegel Rd, Goodrich • 810-636-7156
portersorchard.com
Fall is harvest season at this third generation
family farm and apple orchard. Pick a
pumpkin, grab some apples and get lost in
a corn maze. Then, snack on a homemade
donut and sip fresh cider while the kids feed
the animals at the petting zoo.
CRANBROOK HOUSE & GARDENS
380 Lone Pine Rd
Bloomfi eld Hills • 248-645-3147
cranbrook.edu/housegardens
Tour the oldest manor home in southeast
Michigan and take in the fall colors as you stroll
40 acres of meticulously maintained gardens.
Cranbrook House, designed for publisher
George Booth, now serves as the centerpiece of
the prestigious Cranbrook Academy of Art.
GO EAT
501 BAR & GRILL
500 S Saginaw St • 810-410-4406
501barandgrill.com
Flint’s Art Deco tapas restaurant offers
delicious, inventive small plates that can
be paired with a huge selection of Spanish
reds and whites. Try the lamb lollipop chops,
mussels saganaki or a muffaletta slider. $$$
GO PARTY
RASPBERRIES RHYTHM CAFÉ & BAR
448 S Saginaw • 810-766-9446
Put on your dancin’ shoes and twirl the night
away as you listen to blues and smooth jazz.
Open Thursday through Sunday evenings,
this upscale bar features exposed brick, sleek
seating and a distinctive urban feel. Drink
specials are offered nightly.
FUN FACT!
Michigan produces more blueberries than any
other state, and it’s the third biggest producer
of apples in the country.
Ft. Lauderdale
FLORIDA
— Eileen Button — Jill Barton
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RIVERWALK TRUST URBAN MARKET
Riverwalk at SW 3rd Ave • 954-468-1541
goriverwalk.com
Find everything from handmade dog bowls to
organic produce and specialty foods at this
open-air market along the scenic New River,
held Saturdays from 8am to 1pm. Don’t miss
the Sanfi llipo sisters’ homemade donuts and
Good Vibes’ organic teas.
SEVENTH STREET WINE COMPANY
701 S Federal Hwy • 954-522-5560
seventhstreetwine.com
Wine-lovers can choose from among dozens of
varietals and try small pours here at self-serve
stations grouped by world regions. Start with
a crisp Sauvignon blanc from New Zealand and
fi nish with a Canadian ice wine.
SHOP 603
603 E Las Olas Blvd • 866-603-7467
shop603.com
This shop’s collection is equally inspired by chic
couture and rock ‘n’ roll. Grab a sequined top, a
pair of designer jeans and a bottle of Bond No.
9 to get ready for a night on the town.
GO SEE
GULFSTREAM PARK RACING & CASINO
901 S Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach
954-454-7000
gulfstreampark.com
Pick your favorite racing horse prancing
around the fountain courtyard before placing
a bet and cheering him or her on. Serious
gamblers can check out the Vegas-style slots
and no-limit poker.
WILDERNESS VISIONS OF AMERICA
At Museum of Discovery & Science
401 SW 2nd St • 954-467-6637
mods.org
In 1998, Florida gave photographer Clyde
Butcher the Artist Hall of Fame Award for
his evocative black-and-white landscapes
of the state’s wilderness areas. This exhibit
showcases what Butcher has captured from
coast to coast. Through January.
LATIN AMERICAN ART FROM
THE COLLECTION OF PEARL AND
STANLEY GOODMAN
At Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale
One E Las Olas Blvd • 954-525-5500
moafl nsu.org
Local collectors are behind this impressive
showcase that brings together Latin American
artists from the last 100 years, including
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Museum, Planetarium & Automotive Gallery
Located on the Flint Cultural Center Campus, just off I-475 and I-69 between University of Michigan - Flint and Mott Community College.
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masters such as Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo,
Joaquín Torres-García and Wilfredo Lam.
Through Dec. 12.
GO EAT
PRONTO
704 E Las Olas • 954-533-6276
Snag a sidewalk table and order a glass of wine
and pizza topped with prosciutto and shaved
Parmigiano at this downtown newcomer. The
café’s sister bakery, Gran Forno, is just blocks
away and beloved among locals. $$
THE FLORIDIAN
1410 E Las Olas Blvd • 954-463-4041
This kitschy, all-night diner has served up
delicious omelettes, burgers and bottomless
cups of joe for decades. Beware: Its popularity
makes snagging a weekend table, especially
one with a view of trendy Las Olas Boulevard,
no easy task. $$
D’ANGELO PIZZA
4215 N Federal Hwy, Oakland Park
954-561-7300
pizzadangelo.com
This new casual pizzeria, tapas spot and wine
bar comes from the area’s grandfather of fi ne
Italian cuisine, Angelo Elia. Don’t miss the
crispy fontina polenta, creamy burrata over
arugala and fi gs, and the namesake pizza. $$$
GO PARTY
MAGUIRES HILL 16
535 N Andrews Ave • 954-764-4453
maguireshill16.com
This traditional Irish pub is busy every night
of the week with local music acts and regular
Texas Hold ’Em poker tournaments, among
other events. Barkeeps pour a perfect pint
of Guinness, but there are a dozen more tap
beers from which to choose.
PANGAEA LOUNGE
5707 Seminole Way • 954-581-5454
pangaea-lounge.com
Pangaea means “all lands,” and that may
be why this hotspot is decorated with tribal
artifacts, horned animal skulls and sleek Eurolounge
style banquettes. The DJ’s playlist includes
international hip-hop and house beats.
FUN FACT!
Florida’s citrus trees are all non-native: They
originated in Asia and were brought here
by immigrants or trade. Historians believe
that explorer Ponce de Leon planted the fi rst
orange trees in the 1500s.
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Ft. Myers
FLORIDA
— Libby McMillan
GO SHOP
NORMAN LOVE CONFECTIONS
11380 Lindbergh Blvd • 239-561-7215
normanlove.com
This nationally renowned chocolatier has
turned America’s obsession into an art form.
Visit his chocolate salon near the airport for a
memorable gift-buying experience, and don’t
deny yourself a treat.
MIRAGE BOUTIQUE
14261 S Tamiami Tr • 239-437-4410
A new location and several new lines—
including some from Europe—give this
exceptional ladies’ boutique an edge.
Shoppers are also tempted by jewelry, purses,
shoes and belts.
THE T-SHIRT HUT
1504 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island
239-472-1415
This friendly, family-owned shop has been a
tourist favorite for many years. A thorough
exploration will net you hilarious tees,
inexpensive jewelry, sunglasses, children’s
items and beach gear.
GO SEE
ART OF THE OLYMPIANS MUSEUM & AL
OERTER CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
1300 Hendry St • 239-332-5055
artoftheolympians.org
This brand-new museum and gallery features
abstract paintings by the late Al Oerter, a local
who won four Olympic gold medals in discus.
There’s also art by several other leading
American athletes, primarily fencers and track
and fi eld stars.
CALUSA NATURE CENTER
AND PLANETARIUM
3450 Ortiz Ave • 239-275-3435
calusanature.org
Southwest Florida’s nature center is home
to snakes, lizards, pelicans, gators, turtles,
fi sh, insects, raccoons, opossums, butterfl ies,
birds and a wild boar named Elvis. What’s
more, there’s an attached planetarium with
a specially outfi tted telescope that allows
visitors to see sunspots and solar fl ares on the
sun’s surface without burning their eyes.
TIMES SQUARE
Foot of the Sky Bridge • no phone
The pedestrian-only Times Square area is
the living, beating heart of Fort Myers Beach.
Anchored by the fi shing pier, it is the place to
hang out, eat, drink, people-watch, shop
and dance.
GO EAT
LEAPIN’ LIZARD
1719 Cape Coral Pkwy E, Cape Coral
239-542-6400
You’re sure to make a new friend at the jampacked
happy hour here. This casual, lively
spot features a large outdoor bar with live
music, a Key West vibe and plenty of fresh
seafood. $$
SKIP ONE SEAFOOD
15820 S Tamiami Tr • 239-482-0433
A locals’ favorite, Skip One serves up delicious
coconut shrimp, grilled grouper and fried
oysters in a low-key, casual setting. An
adjoining fresh fi sh market tempts those who
want an encore. $$
BLUE POINTE OYSTER BAR
AND SEAFOOD GRILL
13499 SE Cleveland Ave, Ste 141
239-433-0924
bluepointerestaurant.com
Facing the movie theater on the east side
of Bell Tower Shops plaza is this cozy raw
bar and restaurant. Grab a snug booth and
dive into crab-and-artichoke dip and oysters
on the half shell while sipping chilled
champagne. $$$
GO PARTY
BIDDLE’S
12984 S Cleveland Ave • 239-433-4449
biddlesrestaurant.com
Previously near Sanibel Island, Biddle’s has
moved onto a busy stretch of US 41. It’s
friendly, cozy, easy to fi nd and offers live
music every night. As a bonus, there’s a
classy bar menu (think bacon-wrapped
scallops and roasted duck) that you can
order from until midnight.
COCONUTS POOLSIDE BAR & GRILL
At Casa Ybel Resort
2255 West Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island
239-472-3145
casaybelresort.com
Island troubadour Danny Morgan sets the
vacation mood on weekends with his tropical
repertoire at this popular pool bar. The
cocktails are cool and fruity, and there’s a
menu available for munchies. No shoes, no
shirt, no problem.
FUN FACT!
Sanibel Island has no street lights, no stop
lights, no drive-thru restaurants and no
buildings more than four stories high.

Grand Rapids
MICHIGAN
GO SHOP
ART OF THE TABLE
606 Wealthy SE • 616-301-1885
artofthetable.com
High-end chocolates, pure wax candles, stylish
table linens and art fi ll the shelves of this
home décor and gourmet food shop. Most
items are made right in western Michigan,
including cheese, peanut butter and vodka.
GO SEE
GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY
300 Ottawa Ave NW, Ste 1000 • 616-454-9451
grsymphony.org
The Grand Rapids Symphony is celebrating
its 30th anniversary with a mix of music
throughout October, from Mussorgsky to The
Lord of the Rings soundtrack to 1960s and
’70s pop.
CRANE’S ORCHARDS
52 miles southwest of Grand Rapids
6054 124th Ave, Fennville
craneorchards.com
At this local favorite (since the 1960s),
visitors can pick apples, take a hay ride
through orchards, get lost in a corn maze
and enjoy fall colors. Crane’s grows more
than 17 apple varieties and serves dinner at
the Pie Pantry, where there’s always fresh
apple pie.
GO EAT
LOUIS BENTON STEAKHOUSE
77 Monroe Center • 616-454-7455
louisbenton.com
Dine on the best aged steaks around, served
with bleu cheese or just a hint of seasoning and
butter to keep it simple. Louis Benton’s dining
room looks as rich as its steaks taste, with dark
mahogany and a warm fi replace. $$$
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CRUSH NIGHTCLUB
At The BOB
20 Monroe Ave NW • 616-356-2000
thebob.com
Contemporary dance tracks bounce off exposed
brick walls at this hip downtown nightclub
inside a former warehouse. The young
crowd drinks and dances here every weekend.
FUN FACT!
The 1913 Room at the Amway Grand Plaza
Hotel is the only Five-Diamond restaurant in
the Midwest outside of Chicago.
Gulfport/Biloxi
MISSISSIPPI
— Amy Eckert — Leigh Coleman — Christine Conard Shultz
GO SHOP
SALMAGUNDI SHOP
922 Washington Ave, Ocean Springs
228-875-5735
salmagundishop.com
This shop is the place to go for home décor
items, dinnerware, collectibles, jewelry
and holiday decorations. When you’re done
shopping, walk down the oak-lined streets of
downtown Ocean Springs.
GO SEE
SOUTH COAST PADDLING COMPANY
21 miles east of Gulfport
2335 Government St, Ocean Springs
228-872-2030
southcoastpaddling.com
This kayak touring company, which opened
late last year, offers rentals and guided tours
ranging from four hours to overnight. Tours
will take you into the area’s Gothic bayous—
Old Fort Bayou and Davis Bayou—on the
free-fl owing Pascagoula River or to Biloxi Bay’s
Deer Island, where bird life fl ourishes.
GO EAT
SALUTE ITALIAN RESTAURANT
1712 15th St, Gulfport • 228-864-2500
saluteitalian.com
It’s called Italian, but the food here is really
a fusion of fresh Gulf Coast seafood and
Mediterranean fl avors. Try the stuffed
amberjack or shrimp and grits in Italian herb
cream, and come early for cocktails on a patio
looking out to the Gulf of Mexico. $$$
GO PARTY
PORTER AVENUE BISTRO
503 Porter Ave, Ocean Springs • 228-818-2772
porteravenuebistro.lbu.com
This lively hotspot, located right off the
Biloxi Bay Bridge and decorated with
chandeliers and rich, velvety red curtains
on full-length windows, mixes Southern
hospitality with a little bit of rock ‘n’ roll. A
posh Cajun-Creole café by day, it turns into a
bar and concert venue every night. Live music
on the huge, oak tree-covered deck keeps
people coming back.
FUN FACT!
YOUR
Since Biloxi’s discovery, eight fl ags have
fl own over the city: French, English, Spanish,
West Florida Republic, Mississippi Magnolia,
Confederate State, Mississippi State and the
United States.
Harrisburg
PENNSYLVANIA
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COMIX CONNECTION
6200 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg
717-591-2727
blog.comixconnection.com
Whether you covet traditional comic books
or new graphic novels, you’ll likely get your
fi ll here. Comix Connection has been stocking
comic books and trade paperbacks along with
assorted collectibles for 22 years.
GO SEE
FREE GROUP HIKES
At Kings Gap State Park
500 Kings Gap Rd, Carlisle
dcnr.state.pa.us/calendar
Breathe in crisp, woodsy autumn air on a free,
3-mile hike, offered Wednesday evenings.
Wear sturdy boots and bring water.
TAVERN AND BARN TOURS
23 miles southwest of Harrisburg
227 N Baltimore St, Dillsburg
717-432-2720
dillstavern.org
History buff? The recent renovations of Dill’s
Tavern (1794-1819) and nearby Maple Shade
Barn offer a look back into an era when
whiskey production, indentured servitude and
slavery were part of life in early Pennsylvania.
GO EAT
BLACK N BLEU
6108 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg
717-458-8105
blacknbleupa.com
Black tie meets blue collar at this classy restaurant
with a casual dresscode. Must-haves
include the house specialty blue-cheese fondue,
potato-wrapped sweet chili-soy shrimp
and the lobster mac-n-cheese. $$
GO PARTY
BREWHOUSE GRILLE
2050 State Rd, Camp Hill • 717-737-0030
brewhousegrille.com
Here’s a place to raise a glass and sample from
hundreds of micros, imports and featured barrel
specialties. The oatmeal stout is great this
time of year. Enjoy casual pub grub—the sirloin
steak “keg rolls” are a good bet—on the deck.
FUN FACT!
EVERYDAY
GETAWAY
Urban Harrisburg has more than 50,000 shade
trees maintained by the city’s Department of
Parks and Recreation.
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Houston
TEXAS
GO SHOP
BROWN BOOK SHOP
1517 San Jacinto St • 713-652.3937
brownbookshop.com
It’s rare these days to fi nd an independent
bookstore—rarer still, one that sells
professional and technical publications.
Skim through The Basics of Oil Spill Clean-up
or crack open the latest edition of Higher
Engineering Mathematics.
HIGHLAND VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET
2720 Suffolk Dr • 713-850-3100
hvfm.com
Every Saturday from 9am to 1pm year-round,
fi nd local, organic produce as well as premade
food, breads and specialty items at this
covered farmers market. Enjoy live music, chef
demos and other events.
REBECCA & DREW
2015-D West Gray St • 713-522-7500
rebeccaanddrew.com
Not all women are built alike… and fi nally,
there’s a place that offers shirts and dresses
that take that into account. Say goodbye to
gapping, boxy shirts that are too long (or short).
GO SEE
GHOST WALKS
912 Prairie St, Ste 100 • 713-222-9255
discoverhoustontours.com
Take a walk and listen to the tales of
downtown Houston’s ghosts. There’s William,
former owner of the Brewery Tap, who was
killed by the mafi a and may still haunt the bar.
La Carafe’s second fl oor is reportedly occupied
by a deceased bartender and his ghostly
ladyfriend. And the Spaghetti Warehouse
is the epicenter of the city’s hauntings.
Weekends through October.
HOUSTON TEXANS
At Reliant Stadium
One Reliant Park • 832-667-2000
houstontexans.com
The Texans have a lot to live up to in their
football-crazy state, yet last year’s was only
their fi rst winning season. They hope to keep
improving under the leadership of all-star QB
Matt Schaub. See them play two home games
in a row this month, against the New York
Giants (Oct. 10) and Kansas City Chiefs (Oct. 17).
SECOND SATURDAY CONCERTS
6104 Auden St • 713-204-1207
houstonfolkmusic.org
Every second Saturday of the month, the
Houston Folklore & Folk Music Society hosts
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an acoustic concert at the West University
Community Center. This month features Steve
Gillette and Cindy Mangsen. Oct. 9.
GO EAT
JARRO CAFÉ
1521 Gessner Rd • 713-365-0373
jarrocafe.com
For a true taste of Mexico, try the cochinita
pibil (slow roasted pork) tacos. Though the
service is fast, those in a rush can get tacos
from the truck out front. $
NARIN’S BOMBAY BRASSERIE
3115 West Loop S • 713-622-2005
narinsbombaybrasserie.com
The classic fl avors of North India—tandooricooked
chicken and seafood, various vindaloos
and curried everything—are best enjoyed
at the lunch-only, always-fresh buffet. $$
REEF
2600 Travis St • 713-526-8282
reefhouston.com
Chef Bryan Caswell shows off his fi sherman’s
roots, his understanding of the diverse
Houston palate and his culinary panache at
Reef. Don’t miss the ceviche with mango,
or share the seafood platter for a taste of
everything. $$$
GO PARTY
CHA CHAMPAGNE + WINE BAR
810 Waugh Dr • 713-807-0967
chahouston.com
Houston’s fi rst champagne bar has opened,
introducing locals to a drink that’s more than
toasting fodder. Its effervescence lifts the
spirit—even more so when enjoying a fl ight
from Cha’s extensive selection. The (limited)
food menu whets the appetite.
SALT BAR
4218 Washington Ave • 713-868-5155
saltbarhouston.com
Salt Bar is straight Texican: burly cowboys sip
salt-rimmed margaritas, singer-songwriters
own the stage on Tuesday nights, and there
are nearly 20 tequilas from which to choose.
What’s more, happy hour lasts until 8pm.
FUN FACT!
In 1969, “Houston” became the fi rst word
spoken from the moon. The Apollo 11 mission
established a place in history for the city when
astronaut Neil Armstrong spoke the nowfamous
line, “Houston, Tranquility Base here.
The Eagle has landed.”
Huntsville/Decatur
ALABAMA
— JoAnn Takasaki — Karen Beasley
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HARRISON BROTHERS HARDWARE
124 South Side Sq, Huntsville • 256-536-3631
harrisonbrothershardware.com
Not much has changed in the oldest operating
hardware store in Alabama. Founded in
1879, fl oor-to-ceiling shelves are fi lled with
old-fashioned tools and cast-iron cookware,
items relating to Madison County history, and
an assortment of modern home and garden
goods, like handmade soaps, funky vases and
tchotchkes to spice up your décor.
GO SEE
JESSE OWENS MEMORIAL PARK
35 miles southwest of Huntsville
7019 Co Rd 203, Danville • 256-974-3636
jesseowensmuseum.org
Track star Jesse Owens, who won four gold
medals in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, is honored
in his hometown with a statue, a museum, a
1936 torch replica and a long jump pit, where
visitors can try to reach Owens’ gold medal
distance of 26 feet 5-5/16 inches.
GO EAT
CAFÉ 113
113 Grant St, Decatur • 256-351-1400
cafe113.com
Featuring authentic Greek cuisine, fresh
seafood and specialty wines, Café 113 tops
the list for those in search of a fi ne-dining
experience in a casual atmosphere. Try the
Grand Marnier pork, made with apples and red
peppers. The restaurant also hosts periodic
wine tastings, which are especially popular
with the locals. $$$
GO PARTY
LEEANN’S
415 E Church St NW, Ste 13, Huntsville
256-489-9300
leeanns.biz
Live bands keep this place hopping Tuesday
through Saturday, and there’s never a cover
charge. Shoot pool inside, but be sure to
head out to the patio while it’s still warm
enough, where you can sip a cocktail and
listen to the band compete with the wail of
passing trains.
FUN FACT!
Actress Tallulah Bankhead, best known for her
roles in Broadway’s The Little Foxes (1939) and
Alfred Hitchcock’s fi lm Lifeboat (1944), was
born in Huntsville.

Indianapolis
INDIANA
— Susan J. Guyett
GO SHOP
THE WILD
884 Logan St 317-773-0920
gotothewild.com
This Noblesville bookstore was named after
Maurice Sendak’s classic Where the Wild
Things Are. Adults and kids can have a ball
rooting through the shelves crowded with
books, games, puzzles and toys.
DOC’S ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE &
RECLAMATION SERVICES
1325 W 30 St • 317-924-4000
docsarchitecturalsalvage.com
Get those DIY projects rolling by buying
vintage architectural items that will lend your
home character inside and outside. Doc’s has
everything from vintage fl ooring material to
stained glass, and even stuffed moose heads
for the den.
INDY SWANK
1043 Virginia Ave • 317-632-6440
indyswank.com
Jennifer Rice Von Deylen’s Fountain Square
shop features high-fashion vintage clothing by
designers like Bernie Martin and Beth Bennett,
jewelry and handbags alongside handmade
items produced by local artists.
GO SEE
EITELJORG MUSEUM OF AMERICAN
INDIANS AND WESTERN ART
500 W Washington St • 317-636-9378
eiteljorg.org
The Midwest meets the Old West at this
museum dedicated to traditional and
contemporary works of Native American and
Western art.
COLONEL ELI LILLY CIVIL WAR MUSEUM
At Soldiers and Sailors Monument
1 Monument Cir • 317-232-7615
in.gov/iwm
The 284.5-foot-tall Soldiers and Sailors
Monument not only serves as the city center,
but also houses a Civil War museum and an
elevator that whisks visitors up to a lofty
observation deck that offers excellent views
of downtown.
IU NATATORIUM
901 W New York St • 317-274-3518
iunat.iupui.edu
Dip your toes into the pool where Olympians
Michael Phelps and Greg Louganis competed
on their way to Olympic glory. The million-gallon
competition pool, called the Nat by locals, is
open for lap swimming and lessons.
MOVING PICTURES
Hollywood’s cynicism
starting to wear you down? Want to
see movies capable of bringing more
value to our lives than the latest bad
cop fl ick or another blood-spattered
horror fi lm? The antidote to this fi lm
funk is in Indy. For 18 years running,
the Heartland Film Festival has paid
tribute to the movies and fi lmmakers
whose work explores the human
journey in a positive manner. One
of this year’s Crystal Heart Award
winners, The Yankles, tells the
story of how recovering alcoholic
and ex-Major Leaguer Charlie Jones
gets a second lease on life when he
agrees to coach an upstart Jewish
orthodox yeshiva baseball team. You
can see it, along with dozens more
BODY UNBOUND
At Indianapolis Museum of Art
4000 Michigan Rd • 317-923-1331
imamuseum.org
Check out the contemporary couture designs
featured in this exhibit, which strives to
show how icons like Rudi Gernreich, Gianni
Versace, Jean-Paul Gaultier and Issey Miyake
transformed and liberated the female fi gure
with their designs. Through Jan. 30.
GO EAT
SZECHWAN GARDEN
3649 Lafayette Rd • 317-328-2888
Authentic Szechwan recipe lovers will be in
heaven at this no-frills eatery. There are no
photos on the menu, so you need to know
your stuff or ask for advice. Start out with
the hot and sour tofu, then try the cheng du
double-cooked pork. $
JOCKAMO UPPER CRUST PIZZA
5646 E Washington St • 317-356-6612
jockamopizza.com
This family-run pizza joint makes its own
salad dressings and features inventive pizza.
Slaughterhouse Five, an homage to Hoosier
Kurt Vonnegut, includes pepperoni, bacon,
ham, sausage and Italian beef. $$
MO’S A PLACE FOR STEAKS
47 S Pennsylvania St • 317-624-0720
mosaplaceforsteaks.com/indy
This downtown shrine to beef is known for—
you guessed it—steaks; try its signature, a
massive, 20-ounce bone-in ribeye. $$$$
GO PARTY
MELODY INN
3826 N Illinois St • 317-923-4707
melodyindy.com
This neighborhood bar has been around since
1935, and hasn’t changed a whole lot since.
Depending on the night, you can hear rock ‘n’
roll or punk rock at this live music venue.
BLUE CREW SPORTS GRILL
7035 E 96 St • 317-841-3901
bluecrewsportsgrill.com
This is home away from home for Colts fans
year-round. Stop by for pub food and televised
sporting events. You’ll know you’re here when
you see the blue and white fi re truck in the lot.
FUN FACT!
Indy’s Cole Motor Car Company provided
the fi rst presidential auto to President
William Taft.
screenings, receptions and a gala award
dinner, all of which are open to the public.
Don’t you already feel warm and fuzzy?
Oct. 14-23.
Heartland Film Festival
200 S Meridian St • 317-464-9405
trulymovingpictures.org
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Jacksonville
FLORIDA
GO SHOP
UNCLE DAVEY’S AMERICANA
6140 St Augustine Rd • 904-730-8932
uncledaveys.com
Step back into the 19th century with Dave
“Uncle Davey” Nelson, a Civil War buff who
turned his hobby into a 30-year-old business.
His store focuses on Civil War memorabilia,
weapons and documents, but also includes
unrelated vintage maps, coins, photographs
and other nostalgic collectibles.
GO SEE
FLORIDA/GEORGIA FOOTBALL CLASSIC
At Jacksonville Stadium
1 Stadium Pl • 800-985-3542
The annual face-off between the Georgia
Bulldogs and defending national champions
the Florida Gators is always intense. Georgia
has the overall lead through the 87 years
they’ve played each other, and will be looking
to avenge last year’s loss. The three-day-long
party surrounding it helps attract 100,000 fans
and professional tailgaters. Oct. 30.
GO EAT
JULIETTE’S BISTRO
At the Omni Jacksonville
245 Water St • 904-355-6664
omnihotels.com
This bistro bills itself as Southern, but its
eclectic menu draws from Italy, Thai, French
and Japanese cuisines. Get your fried-green
tomatoes topped with crème fraîche or a
caprese salad on mizuna. Sweeten the deal
with an orange crème brulée. $$
GO PARTY
THE WINE BAR
320 First St N, Jacksonville Beach
904-372-0211
thewinebar.us.com
Sure to please the most discriminating
oenologist, The Wine Bar has one of the
best selections of wine and beer at the
beach, with an impressive menu of tapas and
gourmet cheese, to boot. Enjoy live music
Wednesday through Saturday.
FUN FACT!
Author Harriet Beecher Stowe lived in
Jacksonville’s Mandarin neighborhood
during the Civil War. For more than a century
afterwards, a cannonball could be seen
lodged in an oak on the property, but the tree
eventually grew around it.
Kansas City
MISSOURI
— Lilla Ross — Mary Bloch
— Josie Gulliksen
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GO SHOPPING
CELLAR RAT WINE MERCHANTS
1701 Baltimore Ave • 816-221-9463
cellarratwine.com
The epitome of a user-friendly store, this wine
shop mostly sells bottles that cost $20 or
less, with shelves categorized by country and
grape. Wine (and scotch) classes educate the
novice as well as the afi cionado.
GO SEE
SHERRY-LEEDY CONTEMPORARY ART
2004 Baltimore Ave • 816-221-2626
sherryleedy.com
Works by internationally acclaimed artists as
well as local up-and-comers are displayed in
this gallery in the Freight House District. A
substantial permanent collection complements
the ever-changing temporary exhibits.
DEANNA ROSE CHILDREN’S FARMSTEAD
13800 Switzer Rd, Overland Park, KS
913- 897-2360
opkansas.org
With more than 200 animals, a fi shing pond
and a one-room schoolhouse, city kids can
come here to experience life on a farm. Feed
baby goats, milk a cow or take a wagon ride to
complete the experience.
GO EAT
BLUE GROTTO
6324 Brookside Plaza • 816-361-3473
bluegrottobrookside.com
This two-level restaurant offers a nice perch
from which to watch modern-style Neapolitan
pizza being created. Try the guanciale pizza,
topped with cured pork, chiles, onion, garlic
and ricotta. The bar is packed with twenty- and
thirtysomethings after work. $$
GO PARTY
GRINDERS
417 E 18th St • 816-472-5454
grinderspizza.com
If you wear leather and ride a Harley, you’ll fi t
right in at this joint. But non-motorcycle riders
are more than welcome to check this place out.
It offers beer, wings and pizzas, and outdoor
concerts attract crowds in the summer months.
FUN FACT!
In 1976, Bernstein-Rein, one of the
largest advertising agencies in Kansas City,
created the now legendary combo for kids:
McDonald’s Happy Meal.
Key West
FLORIDA
GO SHOP
KERMIT’S KEY WEST KEY LIME SHOPPE
200-A Elizabeth St • 305-296-0806
keylimeshop.com
Everything key lime is available here—cookies,
candies, sauces, jellies, bath gels and, of
course, pies—and colorful owner Kermit
Carpenter makes it fun to shop. Meeting him
and watching his staff prepare their signature
pies is as much a treat as tasting all of the
goodies.
GO SEE
LOOE KEY NATIONAL
MARINE SANCTUARY
30 minutes by boat from Key West
At Strike Zone Charter, 29675 Overseas Hwy/
Mile Marker 29.5 •305-872-9863
strikezonecharter.com
This tranquil, untouched refuge in the Lower
Keys beckons aquaphiles for snorkeling or
scuba diving. The colorful “groove and spur”
reef and bounty of tropical fi sh—including
angelfi sh, parrotfi sh and barracudas—make
for a great day on the water. You’ll also swing
by the wreck of MV Adolphus Busch (with its
bow still sticking out of the water), which was
sunk to create an artifi cial reef.
GO EAT
HALF SHELL RAW BAR
231 Margaret St • 305-294-7496
halfshellrawbar.com
The best part about this bar and eatery is
its location on the water along the Historic
Seaport. Enjoy the view while noshing on
clams, oysters and Key West pink shrimp
served a variety of ways. Oysters cost only a
quarter each during happy hour. Don’t miss
the grouper po’boy, made with locally caught
fi sh and old-fashioned Cuban bread. $$
GO PARTY
HOG’S BREATH SALOON
400 Front St • 305-296-4222
hogsbreath.com
Hanging out at the Hog’s Breath has become
a rite of passage for Key West visitors and
locals alike—and why not? There’s live music
every night, and cold, frothy beers on tap in a
friendly, open-air setting.
FUN FACT!
Forty-two bridges connect Key West to mainland
Florida. The longest is Seven Mile Bridge, which
is slightly shorter than its name suggests.

Knoxville
TENNESSEE
— Rose Kennedy
GO SHOP
NOSTALGIA
5214 Homberg Dr • 865-584-0832
nostalgiamarket.com
It’s always fun to browse Knoxville’s own
“vintique” market, which features 30 dealers
who peddle everything from vintage clothes
and records to local craft art and jewelry.
GO SEE
WOYZECK
At Carousel Theatre at Clarence Brown Theatre
1710 Andy Holt Ave • 865-974-5161
clarencebrowntheatre.com
This edgy 19th-century satire is based loosely on
the true story of a soldier (Woyzeck) who, in a fi t
of confused jealousy, murders his girlfriend. It’s
one of the most popular plays in German theatre
repertory, but since playwright Georg Büchner
died before this drama was completed, every
staging promises a surprise ending. Oct. 7-24.
BIG SOUTH FORK SCENIC RAILWAY
91 miles north of Knoxville
100 Henderson St, Stearns, KY • 606-376-5330
bsfsry.com
Scope out lush fall foliage on a 16-mile roundtrip
rail journey that descends 600 feet into
the gorge at Big South Fork National River and
Recreation Area before stopping at Blue Heron
Coal Mining Camp.
GO EAT
COFFEE AND CHOCOLATE
327 Union Ave • 865-688-9244
coffeeandchocolateknoxville.com
This tiny café has a sublime selection of
exotic premium chocolates, along with some
toothsome baked goods (bacon-chocolate
chip cookies are a recent example) and darn
good cups of java and sweet lattes. $$
GO PARTY
TIN ROOF
1915 Cumberland Ave • 865-247-4355
tinroofbars.com
Tin Roof is always rocking, with a huge
outdoor patio, retro décor and live music
fi ve nights a week. If that’s not enough, how
about extra generous helpings of made-fromscratch
salsa and lip-smacking Buffalo-style
fried shrimp?
FUN FACT!
Writer Cormac McCarthy and funnyman Johnny
Knoxville were raised in Knoxville.
Las Vegas
NEVADA
— Lisa Plummer
GO SHOP
CRYSTALS
At CityCenter
3720 Las Vegas Blvd S • 702-590-9299
crystalsatcitycenter.com
This visually stunning, 500,000-square-foot
mall is a great place to window shop and
people-watch. But bring your platinum card; the
shopping here isn’t for the budget-conscious.
LAS VEGAS PREMIUM OUTLETS
875 S Grand Central Pkwy • 702-474-7500
premiumoutlets.com
This downtown outlet mall boasts more than 150
designer and name-brand stores where bargain
hunters are likely to net savings of 25% to 65%.
THE GRAND CANAL SHOPPES
At the Venetian
3377 Las Vegas Blvd S • 702-414-4500
thegrandcanalshoppes.com
Complete with painted fresco ceilings, detailed
façades, strolling opera singers and a gondola
canal, this Italian-themed mall also boasts a
wide variety of specialty and brand-named stores
worth exploring. Look out for roving performers.
GO SEE
PINBALL HALL OF FAME
1610 E Tropicana Ave • no phone
pinballmuseum.org
At this 10,000-square-foot wall-to-wall pinball
museum you can play the exhibits, including
more than 200 vintage machines in perfect
condition. It’s cheap fun—admission is free and
machines cost only quarters to play.
FRIGHT DOME
At Circus Circus Hotel Casino
2880 Las Vegas Blvd S • 702-794-3939
frightdome.com
On weekends in October, this 5-acre indoor
amusement park turns into a screamfest,
featuring fi ve themed haunted houses and 25
rides and attractions. Monsters, demons and
other creatures lurk in dark corners ready to
terrify the innocent, and packs of clowns roam
the darkness looking for victims.
HAUNTED HARVEST
At the Springs Preserve
333 S Valley View Blvd • 702-822-7700
springspreserve.org
This natural historic site transforms into a
ghoulish but family-friendly fall destination.
Spooky fun includes a “boo-tanical” garden,
carnival games, face painting and ghost
stories aboard the Haunted Hayride. Kids can
trick-or-treat without their parents on a “Safe
Street.” Costumes are encouraged. Oct. 15-17,
22-24 and 29-31.
GO EAT
CARNIVAL WORLD BUFFET
At Rio Hotel & Casino
3700 West Flamingo Rd • 702-777-7777
riolasvegas.com
This buffet is considered by locals to be one
of the best in town (and that’s saying a lot in
Vegas, land of buffets). The chefs prepare 300
dishes fresh daily from a variety of cuisines,
including seafood, Chinese, Italian, Mexican
and Japanese. $$
THE PINK TACO
At Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
4455 Paradise Rd • 702-693-5525
hardrockhotel.com
This upbeat and whimsical cantina-style Latin
eatery offers deliciously authentic south-ofthe-border
fare and an extensive margarita
menu. Don’t miss the sizzling fajitas. $$$
AUREOLE
At Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
3950 Las Vegas Blvd S • 702-632-7401
aureolelv.com
This high-concept eatery is the creation of Chef
Charlie Palmer. While enjoying dishes presented
with fl air, diners can watch a scene inspired by
Mission Impossible: black-clad stewards fl y up
and down the four-story wine tower on ropes,
fetching some of its 10,000 bottles. $$$$
GO PARTY
B.B. KING’S BLUES CLUB
At The Mirage
3400 Las Vegas Blvd S • 702-242-5464
bbkingclubs.com
The thrill is not gone at the jazz icon’s blues
club and restaurant, where Southern-style
comfort food, soulful blues and fast and funky
jazz are served up every night. The dancefl oor
is sure to be rocking well into the night.
THE BOOTLEGGER BISTRO
7700 Las Vegas Blvd S • 702-736-4939
bootleggerlasvegas.com
Experience classic Vegas at this late-night
watering hole and restaurant. A well-kept
secret, it’s also a favorite off-stage haunt for
some of the town’s best showroom performers,
who might be persuaded to step up to the mic.
FUN FACT!
Camels imported from Africa were used as
pack animals in Nevada as late as 1870.
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Lexington
KENTUCKY
GO SHOP
KENTUCKY HORSE PARK
GIFT SHOP & TACK SHOP
4089 Iron Works Pkwy • 877-711-2110
kyhorsepark.com
This Horse Park visitors center shop
specializes in high-quality items for all horselovers,
including apparel for children and adult
riders, equine books, art and statuary, Horse
Park and Kentucky souvenirs, and offi cial 2010
World Equestrian Games merchandise.
GO SEE
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED MUSEUM
4083 Iron Works Pwky • 859-259-2746
asbmuseum.org
After the champions have been crowned
at the World Equestrian Games on Oct. 10,
there’s still plenty of horse viewing to do at the
Kentucky Horse Park. A visit to the American
Saddlebred Museum on the park’s grounds
will introduce you to this uniquely American
breed of horse through the world’s largest
collection of the breed’s artifacts, photographs
and fi ne art.
GO EAT
DUDLEY’S ON SHORT
259 W Short St • 859-252-1010
dudleysrestaurant.com
Dudley’s is always buzzing with local celebs
(it’s a favorite with Gov. Steve Beshear and First
Lady Jane) and those who want to rub elbows
with them. If you’re hungry, go for the herbcrusted
rack of lamb with black olive-tomato
confi t. If not, try a small plate like tuna sliders
with cucumber and wasabi mayonnaise. $$
GO PARTY
SKY BAR
269 W Main St, Ste 900 • 859-368-7900
skybarlex.com
You have to walk a red carpet to enter this hip
new bar that has a terrifi c view of downtown,
but don’t let it fool you: There’s no attitude
here. Piano man Pauly Zarb has a repertoire
that ranges from Sinatra to Coldplay, and
the martini menu is extensive. Since this
is Kentucky, opt for the Lexing-tini, which
substitutes Maker’s Mark bourbon for vodka.
FUN FACT!
Man o’ War was the most famous Thoroughbred
ever sired in Lexington. In his illustrious racing
career, the only horse ever to beat him was a
horse named—appropriately—Upset.
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Los Angeles
CALIFORNIA
— Patti Nickell — Victoria Namkung
GO SHOP
JACK SPADE
1132 Abbott Kinney Blvd • 310-396-3781
jackspade.com
Housed in a charming Venice bungalow, the
West Coast’s only Jack Spade shop carries
the full line, including men’s messenger
and laptop bags, embossed bill holders and
madras ties.
THE WAY WE WORE
334 S La Brea Ave • 323-937-0878
thewaywewore.com
Upstairs you’ll fi nd well-preserved Dior
dresses, fl oor-length Halstons and Chanel
suits, but downstairs there are affordable
separates, swimsuits, costume jewelry and
hats from the 1890s all the way up to
the 1970s, so you can get your vintage glam
where the stars do.
W HOTELS THE STORE
6250 Hollywood Blvd • 323-798-1300
whotels.com
The Global Glam collection of the W Hotel
brand, featuring fashion and accessory
exclusives such as Suzanna Dai’s crystal
and chain bib necklace and WiNK’s luxe knit
dresses, was curated by W’s stylish fashion
director, Amanda Ross.
THREE’S COMPANY
A little more
than a year old, SLS
Hotel continues to
be an LA hotspot
thanks to Philippe
Starck-designed
furnishings and
whimsical surprises
at every turn (like
towering model
of a horse with a
lampshade on its
head in the lobby).
SLS HOTEL
465 La Cienega Blvd
310-246-5560
slshotels.com
DINE José
Andrés’ The
Bazaar has
taken LA by
storm thanks
to pioneering
tapas dishes
such as foie
gras wrapped
in cotton candy,
boneless chicken
wings and an
“organized”
Caesar salad.
GO SEE
MANHATTAN STATE BEACH
400-500 The Strand • 310-379-8471
beaches.lacounty.gov
Catch some rays while watching the surfers
and beach volleyball players do their thing.
Park on 36 blocks of side streets from Rosecrans
Avenue to the Hermosa Beach border.
HARD ROCK CAFÉ HOLLYWOOD UNVEILED
6801 Hollywood Blvd • 323-464-7625
hardrock.com
Hard Rock Café added a new star to Hollywood
Boulevard this summer. Located in the glitzy
Hollywood & Highland Center, the new
eatery (home of Jim Morrison’s leather pants)
celebrates opening with a performance by threetime
Grammy winner Robin Thicke. Oct. 21.
ART OF ANCIENT GREEK THEATER
At the Getty Villa Malibu
17985 Pacifi c Coast Hwy • 310-440-7300
getty.edu
This exhibition explores how Greek stagecraft
infl uenced classical artists, who reproduced
dramatic scenes from the Theater of Dionysus
on vases and sculptures. These works of art,
on loan from international museums, are
some of the only surviving evidence of the
performing arts in antiquity. Through Jan. 3.
DRINK Utilizing
fresh herbs,
fruits, liquid
nitrogen
and organic
emulsifi ers, the
humble cocktail
is elevated to
new levels (think
Manhattans with
liquid cherries
and margaritas
with salt air) at
Bar Centro.
SPA The 5,000square-foot
Ciel
Spa features
six treatment
rooms. Book
the Rejuvenate
treatment—a
warm soak in an
oversized tub,
scalp massage
and 60-minute
facial that comes
with a Bloody
Mary to boot.

GO EAT
MAGNOLIA BAKERY
8389 W 3rd St • 323-951-0636
magnoliabakery.com
New York City’s venerable bakery helped to
start the cupcake craze, and their new West
Coast shop sells sweets of all sorts: whoopie
cookies, seasonal fruit pies, banana pudding,
icebox pies and 10-plus types of specialty
cupcakes, including red velvet and pumpkin
spice with caramel cream cheese icing. $
WP24 BY WOLFGANG PUCK
900 W Olympic Blvd • 213-743-8824
wolfgangpuck.com
Located on the 24th fl oor of the Ritz-Carlton
Downtown, Wolfgang Puck’s latest culinary
outpost features Asian-inspired fi ne dining,
400-plus wine labels and fl oor-to-ceiling
windows with a killer view of the LA skyline.
Dishes like steamed baby bao buns, soft shell
chili crabs and Hong Kong soft noodles are
meant to be shared family-style. $$$$
TAVERN
11648 San Vicente Blvd • 310-806-6464
tavernla.com
Famed LA chef Suzanne Goin serves up
mussels with saffron potatoes and fennel pea
shoots, as well as pork confi t with braised
red cabbage at her Brentwood hotspot. Grab
gourmet items to go in at the adjacent larder
and café. $$$$
GO PARTY
THE COLONY
1743 N Cahuenga Blvd • 323-525-2450
thecolonyla.com
The nightlife impresarios at SBE have brought
a Hamptons vibe to Hollywood with this
indoor-outdoor space, featuring oversized
wood shutters, a hammock-covered pool,
cabana-style seating and alcoholic popsicles.
EXCHANGE LA
618 S Spring St • 213-627-8070
exchangela.com
After $5 million in renovations, the original
Stock Exchange Building, fi rst opened
downtown in 1929, is now the hopping
Exchange LA. The 1,400-pound bronze doors
and a hand-painted, 40-foot ceiling are
still there.
FUN FACT!
Los Angeles is home to more than 80 stage
theaters and 300 museums—more than any
other American city.
Memphis
TENNESSEE
— Bianca Phillips
GO SHOP
MUSE
517 S Main St • 901-526-8738
museinspiredfashion.com
Clothes don’t always make the diva, but
they can certainly help. Designer wear by
big names like An Ren and Robin Kaplan are
sure to bring out even the most suppressed
inner beauty. Complete the look with
handmade Virgins, Saints and Angels jewelry
from Mexico.
BURKE’S BOOK STORE
936 S Cooper St • 901-278-7484
burkesbooks.com
For 135 years, this quaint Midtown bookshop
has offered new, used and hard-to-fi nd books.
Titles are arranged by topic, so it’s easy to fi nd
that tome on Memphis blues or the everythingyou-need-to-know
gardening guide.
COSMIC CLOSET
48 S McLean Blvd • 901-278-2259
cosmiccloset.com
This ain’t your grandma’s hand-me-down
furniture. Cosmic Closet offers the latest in
ultra-chic design for home and offi ce and is
the place to go for space-age style sofas, sleek
bedding and shower curtains so unique they
double as artwork.
GO SEE
RIVERARTSFEST
South Main Arts District • 901-826-3629
riverartsfestmemphis.org
This annual outdoor festival features a juried
artist market with works by more than 180
artists, local live musical acts on four stages,
food samples from Memphis restaurants and
artist demonstrations. Oct. 23-24.
SHELBY FARMS PARK
500 N Pine Lake Dr • 901-382-2249
shelbyfarmspark.org
Spanning more than 4,500 acres,
Shelby Farms Park may be one of the largest
urban parks in the country. Visitors can
explore hiking trails, boat on Patriot Lake,
picnic, play disc golf, fi sh at Catch ’Em
Lake and even watch bison roam a broad,
open range.
SLEEP OUT ON THE MISSISSIPPI
125 N Front St • 901-576-7241
mudisland.com
Mark Twain would be proud of this monthly
event offering city slickers a chance to camp
on the banks of the muddy Mississippi River.
Bring a sleeping bag, and the folks at Mud
Island River Park will provide tents, dinner,
live music, a campfi re with marshmallows and
breakfast. Oct. 8.
GO EAT
DÉJÀ VU CREOLE SOUL FOOD &
VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT
936 S Florida St • 901-942-1400
memphisdejavu.com
Soul food joints aren’t known for catering to
vegetarians, but Chef Gary Williams creates
meat-free Southern fare at this hidden gem.
The restaurant boasts a large vegan menu
(including sides like collard greens and
candied yams) and dairy-free desserts. But
never fear, carnivores—Déjà Vu also offers a
full menu of meat-based Creole classics, like
catfi sh po’boys and gator stew. $
BANGKOK ALLEY
121 Union Ave • 901-522-2010
bangkokalley.com
Thai meets Japanese at this upscale eatery.
Favorites like panang curry and satay chicken
are on the menu, but don’t overlook such
sushi rolls as the Memphis (shrimp tempura,
crab, eel, masago, cucumber and mayo) or the
signature Bangkok (smoked salmon, avocado
and eel). $$
GO PARTY
HI-TONE CAFE
1913 Poplar Ave • 901-278-8663
hitonememphis.com
The Midtown hipsterati gather at this no-frills
bar for the best selection of live music the city
has to offer. Local indie bands and well-known
national acts play the modest stage almost
every night. Recent shows included Memphis
punk legends Pezz, Brooklyn rockers The Hold
Steady and Rhode Island indie-folk band
Deer Tick.
MOLLIE FONTAINE LOUNGE
679 Adams Ave • 901-524-1886
molliefontainelounge.com
This mod martini lounge is housed in a
converted, turn-of-the-century mansion in the
city’s historic Victorian Village. The original
rooms were left intact, and the décor is a mix
of antiques and sleek modern furnishings. A
piano bar in the dimly lit parlor completes the
laidback lounge vibe.
FUN FACT!
Though soul queen Aretha Franklin got her
start in Detroit, she was born in Memphis
in 1942.
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FLORIDA
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BOOKS & BOOKS
265 Aragon Ave • 305-442-4408
booksandbooks.com
This independent bookstore has three
locations in Miami, with Coral Gables being
the largest. Along with an impressive selection
of books, it boasts frequent author readings
and a notable café with outdoor seating.
THE FASHIONISTA BOUTIQUE
33135 Commodore Plaza • 305-443-4331
thefashionistaboutique.com
This vintage boutique carries high-end
designer clothing, handbags and shoes, often
at huge discounts off suggested retail.
Play Carrie Bradshaw with the stiletto
selection, which often includes notable names
like Jimmy Choo, Christian Louboutin
and Manolo Blahnik.
OSKLEN
1111 Lincoln Rd • 305-532-8977
osklen.com
The Brazilian company recently debuted in
Miami on bustling Lincoln Road. Discover a mix
of printed sundresses, neutral-colored staples,
bathing suits and sparkly bags and shoes. Don’t
worry, men: There are fashions for you, too.
GO SEE
COCONUT GROVE ORGANIC
FARMERS MARKET
3300 Grand Ave • 305-238-7747
glaserorganicfarms.com/market.html
Feed your urge to eat locally produced food
with organic fare from this Miami farm that
sets up a market every Saturday. Peruse a
rainbow of fruits and vegetables, as well as
raw pizza, vegan pie and delicious guacamole.
BAHAMAS
4 hours east of Miami by boat
onedaycruise.com
Many cruise lines offer daily, one-day trips
to the Bahamas for less than $100. Swim
with dolphins, take advantage of being in
international waters at the casino or simply
enjoy the islands’ pristine beaches. Make sure
to bring your passport.
MIAMI HURRICANES
At Sun Life Stadium
2269 Dan Marino Blvd • 305-623-6100
hurricanesports.com
The Hurricanes have a challenging schedule,
but it’s the home games pitting them against
other Florida teams that really draw local fans.
Check them out when they take on the Florida
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State Seminoles. While the game is destined
to be a grudge match between cross-state
rivals, the real action happens in the parking
lot during the pre-game tailgate. Oct.9.
GO EAT
ALTAMARE
1233 Lincoln Rd • 305-532-3061
altamarerestaurant.com
Escape the hustle and bustle of South Beach
at this elegant seafood restaurant. Savor
locally caught fi sh like beer-battered snapper,
as well as grass-fed beef and homemade
pasta. $$$
D. RODRIGUEZ CUBA
In the Astor Hotel
956 Washington Ave • 305-673-3763
drodriguezcuba.com
No Miami trip is complete without Cuban
cuisine. Go to the experts at D. Rodriguez
Cuba, where Chef Douglas Rodriquez puts a
modern spin on traditional fare. The threecourse
prix-fi xe menu for $39.99, served
Monday to Thursday, is a sweet deal. $$$
ZUMA
At the Epic Hotel
270 Biscayne Blvd • 305-577-0277
zumarestaurant.com
This London import serves pricey Japanese
in a chic atmosphere (soaring ceilings,
mod chandeliers). Nosh on tuna tataki and
miso black cod, or sample sakes from the
impressive collection at the bar. $$$$
GO PARTY
PINKROOM
739 Washington Ave • 305-534-7465
pinkroommiami.com
Everything is pink at this aptly named,
hip South Beach hotspot: the specialty
cocktails, photos of lips, couches... and so on.
When the DJ gets going, it’s a bachelorette
party haven.
MAITARDI
163 NE 39th St • 305-572-1400
maitardimiami.com
The draw of this lounge-restaurant is the
large, cheery patio with colorful tiled walls
and plush couches. The accessible wine list is
conveniently divided into $20, $25, $30, $35
and $40 bottles.
FUN FACT!
Flipper, America’s favorite TV dolphin, lived at
the Miami Seaquarium.
Milwaukee
WISCONSIN
— Brooke Siegel — Jeanette Hurt
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GENERATIONS CONSIGNMENT INTERIORS
W62-N556 Washington Ave, Cedarburg
262-376-2966
generationsconsign.com
Looking to spruce up your house or condo
without maxing out your budget? Look
no further than Generations, a downtown
Cedarburg shop that features gently used
furnishings and accessories at reasonable
prices. The shop also offers upholstery
services and custom window treatments.
NORTHWEST BEADS, JEWELRY AND GIFTS
N88-W16741 Main St, Menomonee Falls
262-255-4740
northwestbeads.com
If you like to make your own bling, stop
by this shop in the historic district. Swarovski
crystals, Czech glass and hundreds of other
bright, baubly beads beckon. If you’re not
a do-it-yourselfer, the store also features
already-made pieces.
BOOKSELLER
At Milwaukee Central Library
814 W Wisconsin Ave • 414-286-2142
mpl.org
The condition of tomes at some used bookstores
makes librarians cringe. Not so at the
Bookseller, because the Friends of the Milwaukee
Public Library rigorously vets donated
books to make sure they don’t have underlined
passages, missing pages or the faintest whiff
of mildew.
GO SEE
CABARET
At Milwaukee Repertory Theater
108 E Wells St • 414-224-9490
milwaukeerep.com
“Life is a cabaret, old chum” goes the famous
line, and it’s true when the Milwaukee
Repertory Theatre kicks off its 2010-2011
season with the musical of the same name.
You can pretend the Quadracci Powerhouse
Theater is the Kit-Kat Club. Through Oct. 24.
FALL GALLERY NIGHT (AND DAY)
Historic Third Ward • 414-273-1173
historicthirdward.org
Gallery Night is a fun way to take in good art,
often accompanied by free wine and eats.
This quarterly event has grown from just a
Friday night on the town to include Saturday
afternon. The event is mostly centered around
Historic Third Ward showrooms and artrelated
stores, but other galleries throughout
downtown also open their doors. Oct. 15-16.

REPTILAND
GO EAT
MILWAUKEE CUPCAKE COMPANY
316 N Milwaukee St • 414-727-1209
milwaukeecupcakecompany.com
You can make a sweet meal out of cupcakes,
especially when the fl avors are as tempting as
cookie dough, lavender and even green tea,
made with leaves from the acclaimed local
company Rishi Tea. $
RIO WEST CANTINA
2730 W Humboldt Blvd • 414-562-5540
riverwestcantina.com
It was a sad day when Frank Sanchez’s
Taqueria Azteca closed, but fans of his
cooking now have him back in Riverwest’s
new Mexican restaurant. The margaritas are
the same, and his perch tacos are still some
of the best in town. You’ll be sorry if you
don’t save room for the truffl e-like fl ourless
chocolate cake. $$
MASON STREET GRILL
425 E Mason St • 414-298-3131
masonstreetgrill.com
The steaks have always been succulent
here, but now, with seafood whiz Mark
Weber—formerly the head of Watermark
Seafood restaurant and Bartolotta’s Lake Park
Bistro—at the helm, you can order fi sh with
confi dence. Try the herb-crusted halibut or the
citrus-glazed salmon. $$$$
GO PARTY
BEST PLACE TAVERN
At Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery
901 W Juneau Ave • 414-630-1609
bestplacemilwaukee.com
For a frosty mug of history, head to the old
factory grounds, and enjoy a Pabst Blue
Ribbon in what was once the brewer’s
corporate headquarters and gift shop. Study
up on the sixty-year-old fresco paintings of the
brewer’s history that line the ceiling perimeter.
MOCT
240 E Pittsburgh Ave • 414-273- 6628
themoct.com
Pronounced “most” in Serbian, this hip nightclub
serves up great cocktails, dancing and peoplewatching.
When you order your drink, make sure
to get a side of fries. Perhaps the only place in
town to fry potatoes in delectable duck fat, it’s a
worthy indulgence to go with your Grey Goose.
FUN FACT!
The “wings” of the Milwaukee Art Museum
spread 217 feet at its widest point, which is
about that of a Boeing 747.
LEAPING INTO THE SPOTLIGHT BY RACHEL ROHINSKY
Kermit had it right. It’s not
always easy being green. Humble,
croaking frogs, while one of nature’s
wonders, are often overlooked. But
they’ve been around since dinosaurs
were king, evolving into more than
5,000 wonderfully diverse species. The
Chinese Gliding Frog sails between
trees like a fl ying squirrel, using its
webbed toes as a hang glider, while
the Poison Dart Frog’s skin secretion
is used by hunters to poison the
tips of their blowdarts. These and 13
other frog and toad species will be
in the limelight at Milwaukee Public
Museum’s newest exhibit, in which you
can see them live and learn about their
physiology through a virtual dissection.
Through Jan.2.
414-747-1000
Frogs: A Chorus of Colors
At Milwaukee Public Museum
800 West Wells St • 414-223-4676
mpm.edu
Minneapolis/St. Paul
MINNESOTA
Get Going Faster!
5151 South Howell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53207
www.execpark.com
— Elizabeth Kephart Reisinger
GO SHOP
THE RED BALLOON BOOKSHOP
891 Grand Ave, St. Paul • 651-224-8320
redballoonbookshop.com
Since 1984, this charming bookstore has
been delighting families with its well-chosen
inventory and in-store guests. The staff is
helpful and knows a thing or two about
literature, particularly local and indie books.
AMERICAN SWEDISH INSTITUTE
MUSEUM SHOP
2600 Park Ave S, Minneapolis • 612-871-4907
americanswedishinst.org
Unique ceramics, silver jewelry and European
hand-woven textiles are just some of this shop’s
stylish wares. Of particular note is the collection
of Swedish Royal Wedding merchandise.
JUST TRUFFLES
1363 Grand Ave, St. Paul • 651-690-0075
justtruffl es.com
Each hand-dipped truffl e here is made with
creamy, buttery chocolate. Favorites include
the hot chocolate fl avor, a blend of dark
chocolate and habañero pepper, and the
Tenor’s Temptation, made using Luciano
Pavarotti’s favorite ingredients of milk
chocolate, coconut and Malibu rum.
GO SEE
DR. SEUSS’ THE 500 HATS OF
BARTHOLOMEW CUBBINS
At Children’s Theatre Company
2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis • 612-874-0400
childrenstheatre.org
To celebrate its 45th season, this renowned
company brings back this favorite, fi rst staged
in 1979. The story is an adaptation of Seuss’
book, with a few surprises of magical madness
sprinkled throughout. Through Oct. 30.
NICKELODEON UNIVERSE
Mall of America, Bloomington • 952-883-8800
nickelodeonuniverse.com
This year-round amusement park is located
inside America’s largest shopping mall. Get
a picture taken with SpongeBob, or see the
Mall of America from a new perspective on the
seven-story tall Ferris wheel.
RIVERBOAT CRUISES
100 Yacht Club Rd W, St. Paul • 651-227-1100
riverrides.com
Admire changing foliage from one of the metro
area’s best venues: a riverboat. Padelford
Packet Boat Co’s fall sightseeing cruises depart
three times a week this month. Romantics
should hop on a sunset dinner cruise.
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MAI VILLAGE
394 University Ave, St. Paul • 651-290-2585
maivillage.net
The menu specializes in Vietnamese fl avors,
but there are other Asian favorites to please all
palates at this large restaurant. Carnivores will
love the Bò 7 Món, a traditional Vietnamese
dinner featuring seven courses of beef, while
curious noshers should explore the Chao Tôm,
a prawn mousse served on fresh sugar cane. $$
JOE’S GARAGE
1610 Harmon Pl, Minneapolis • 612-904-1163
joes-garage.com
The mashed potatoes are the main draw here.
Mix and match meat, veggies and sauces
atop these creamy wonders. (A recent favorite
is shrimp and broccoli with a red Thai curry
sauce.) Dine on the rooftop patio if weather
permits. $$$
FORUM
At City Center
40 7th St S, Minneapolis • 612-354-2017
forumrestaurantmn1.ringorestaurants.com
Nestled in a historic spot, this new fi nedining
spot revives the Art Deco era with
overwhelming panache. The rotating menu
focuses on American specialties, including
Cincinnati chili and Louisiana gumbo. The
Long Island duck with foie gras emulsion is an
ambitious preparation. $$$$
GO PARTY
THE ST. PAUL GRILL
At Saint Paul Hotel
350 Market St, St. Paul • 651-224-7455
stpaulgrill.com
Start the night off with a classic martini at
this landmark bar inside an elegant hotel. The
drinks don’t come cheap, and chances are
good that your fellow barfl ies will be visiting
dignitaries and celebrities, so dress the part.
FAMOUS DAVE’S BBQ AND BLUES CLUB
Calhoun Square, 3001 Hennepin Ave S,
Minneapolis • 612-822-9900
famousdaves.com
Whether its blues, jazz or salsa, the music is
always soulful at this laidback stop. It’s best
known as the original Famous Dave’s, but
locals come for the nightly live music, which
rivals any downtown venue’s.
FUN FACT!
Poetry magnets, sandpaper and the bundt
cake pan were all invented in Minnesota.
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Moline/Quad Cities
ILLINOIS/IOWA
— Lee Nelson
GO SHOP
UNION STATION VISITORS
CENTER & GIFT SHOP
102 S Harrison St, Davenport, IA • 563-322-3911
Bring home a little of the Quad Cities with a
souvenir like a John Deere mug or Pride of
Iowa kettle corn. You can also rent a bike and
hit the trail: the Mississippi River, with its
Riverfront Trail bike path, is at the gift shop’s
back door.
GO SEE
QC HAUNTED FOREST
At Adventurequest
3501 207th St N, Port Byron, IL • 309-523-9430
qchauntedforest.com
When October comes around, the fear factor
pumps up at QC Haunted Forest. Walking in
complete darkness, you’ll run across some
frightening characters. It’s a long, scary walk
over hills and through mazes, so you might
want to wear comfortable (preferably running)
shoes. If you survive the forest, enjoy snacks
and beverages (a full bar for adults).
GO EAT
BASS STREET CHOP HOUSE
1601 River Dr, Moline, IL • 309-762-4700
bassstreetchophouse.com
The Quad Cities’ fi nest chophouse is rightly
known for its perfectly aged prime steaks, but
you would be remiss if you didn’t sample more
from the menu. Order the prix-fi xe menu ($50)
and enjoy portabello fries, a house salad, maytag
blue cheese potatoes and the show-stealing
12-ounce prime NY strip. On some days,
live jazz musicians play in the background,
setting the mood for a memorable meal. $$$$
GO PARTY
BREWER’S LOUNGE
At Great River Brewery
332 E Second St, Davenport, IA
563-529-6464
greatriverbrewery.com
Great microbrews including Roller Dam Red
Ale and Far Out Espresso Stout await at the
Quad Cities’ newest brewery. Try out the newly
crafted beers right where they were born.
Check the website for special events.
FUN FACT!
Talk about confusing: Although referred to
as the Quad Cities, the metro area is actually
made up of fi ve cities, two counties, two states
and numerous outlying areas.
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JAMAICA
— Kaci Hamilton
GO SHOP
TIMES SQUARE MALL
Norman Manley Blvd, Negril • 876-957-9263
Though not known for its shopping, Negril has
options if you fi nd yourself with nary a souvenir.
Browse the shops at Times Square Mall for
coffee, music, apparel or even a new watch.
GO SEE
RAFTING ON THE MARTHA BRAE RIVER
Montego Bay • 876-940-6398
jamaicarafting.com
This is not “rafting” as you know it. There
are no rubber-ducky-yellow boats, PFDs or
even rapids, for that matter. It’s just laidback
Jamaican rafting on the placid, aquamarine
rivers of the Martha Brae River in a raft made
of lashed-together bamboo poles. Your guide
uses a gondolier-style pole to steer you down
three miles of lazy river.
SKY DIVE JAMAICA
70 miles east of Montego Bay
Boscobel, St. Mary • 876-467-6626
skydive-jamaica.com
Though the whole adventure lasts only 8 minutes,
from the big leap to free-falling toward the
ground at 120 mph, sky diving is a rush—especially
when you do it with Jamaica’s verdant and
undulating north coast for a backdrop.
GO EAT
CHILITOS RESTAURANT
At Doctor’s Cave Beach Hotel
Gloucester Ave, Montego Bay • 876-952-4615
With Jamaican and Mexican cuisine sharing
some of the same spices and fl avors, it was
only a matter of time before someone merged
the two. Have a Jamexican taco or burrito, and
taste what the fuss is about. (The secret is the
sauce.) $$
GO PARTY
CORAL CLIFF HOTEL
AND GAMING LOUNGE
165 Gloucester Ave • 876-952-4130
coralcliffjamaica.com
Located on Montego Bay’s “Hip Strip,”
Coral Cliff is entertainment central with slot
machines, karaoke, cabaret, and comedy, jazz,
Latin and world-beat shows.
FUN FACT!
Includes breakfast.
Call 1-800-724-5825
to book your stay.
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called the Doctor Bird, is the national bird of
Jamaica and is found only on the island.
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Nassau
BAHAMAS
— Michelle Petty
GO SHOP
PORT LUCAYA MARKETPLACE
Sea Horse Rd, Freeport • 242-373-8446
portlucayamarketplace.com
Wander this market to discover a treasure
trove of items unique to the Bahamas, like
straw hats and bags plaited with leaf from the
native Silver Top tree.
GO SEE
ARDASTRA GARDENS, ZOO AND
CONSERVATION CENTER
Chippingham Rd • 242-323-5806
ardastra.com
Bahamian fl amingos were the original
inhabitants of this decades-old park, which is
considered the Bahamas’ fi rst zoo. These days,
visitors can take a stroll through the gardens
and see rock iguanas, parrots and a host of
other creatures.
FORT CHARLOTTE
West Bay St • 242-322-7500
Built in 1788, Fort Charlotte has drafty
dungeons that will make you glad you were
never imprisoned there. Cannons still face
the sea that pirates once sailed, and the walls
of the barracks are etched with the names of
soldiers who slept within them.
GO EAT
COMPASS POINT
At Compass Point Beach Resort
West Bay St • 242-327-4500
compasspointbeachresort.com
To make the most of your meal, sit on the patio
and order the crab cakes served with herbed
mayo, and fi nish things off with sweet guava
duff, Bahamian pudding made with fresh guavas
and drenched with a rum butter sauce. $$$
GO PARTY
MANGO TANGO EVENING CRUISE
Freeport, Grand Bahama • 800-688-5871
bahamastourcenter.com
When you dine aboard the Fantasia, you’ll
enjoy an array of scrumptious hors d’oeuvres,
wines and cocktails, including a classic
Bahama Mama rum punch. While this doubledecker
party boat takes you sailing along the
breathtaking Grand Bahama Island coast,
you’ll have a chance to bust out your best
dance moves under the limbo stick.
FUN FACT!
There are more than 700 islands in the Bahamas.
New Orleans
LOUISIANA
— Richard Meeks
GO SHOP
AUX BELLES CHOSES
3912 Magazine St • 504-891-1009
abcneworleans.com
The scented soaps at this delightful cottage
will refresh you after a day of Uptown shopping.
The owners travel to England and France
to bring back linens, antique enamelware,
collectible plates and decorative accessories
that smack of Old World country charm.
SERENDIPITOUS MASKS
831 Decatur St • 504-522-9158
Leave caution at the door of this daring
boutique, which features fl ashy, over-the-top
disguises made by local artists with everything
from feathers to leather.
YVONNE LAFLEUR
8131 Hampson St • 504-866-9666
yvonnelafl eur.com
“A lady has to have confi dence to wear a hat,”
says milliner and shop owner Yvonne LaFleur.
Luckily, self-assured shoppers can visit this
unique boutique, which features customdesigned
vintage hats, as well as an exquisite
selection of lingerie, dresses and gowns.
GO SEE
FALL AND GARDEN SHOW
At New Orleans Botanical Garden
1 Palm Dr • 504-483-9386
garden.neworleanscitypark.com
This popular event features landscape design
exhibits, plant sales, food and plenty of live
music. The real attraction, though, is topiary
artist Pearl Fryar, who’ll give a lecture and
demonstration on Saturday. Oct. 16-17.
SECRET GARDENS OF THE VIEUX CARRÉ
Vieux Carré • no phone
patioplanters.org
Once a year, visitors are offered a rare glimpse
into the spectacular (and very private)
courtyards and lush, semi-tropical gardens of
French Quarter residences. The self-guided
tours are sponsored by the local garden
society, the Patio Planters du Vieux Carré.
Tickets are available the day of at Creole
Delicacies (533 St. Ann St). Oct. 16-17.
CRESCENT CITY BLUES & BBQ FESTIVAL
At Lafayette Square Park
580 St. Charles Ave • 504-558-6100
jazzandheritage.org/blues-fest
This free outdoor barbecue and blues
extragavanza mixes the best in food and
music. The result is a fi nger-lickin’ good time
listening to the city’s premier entertainers.
Longue Vue House and Gardens
7 Bamboo Road, New Orleans,
LA 70124
www.longuevue.com
Drive minutes, not miles!
Saturday, check out Taj Mahal, and don’t miss
Ruthie Foster on Sunday. Oct. 16-17.
GO EAT
FIVE HAPPINESS RESTAURANT
3605 S Carrollton Ave • 504-482-3935
fi vehappiness.com
This Mid-City establishment is a perennial
favorite for Chinese food. The triple dragon,
made with chicken, beef, shrimp and
vegetables, ladeled with a spicy garlic sauce,
is the premier dish. $$$
CHARLIE’S STEAK HOUSE
4510 Dryades St • 504-895-9323
charliessteakhousenola.com
Former Charlie’s bartender Matthew Dwyer reopened
this popular eatery in 2007, two years
after Hurricane Katrina forced its closure.
Don’t ask for a menu (they don’t exist), but do
choose the fi let over the T-bone. $$$$
THE GROCERY
2854 St. Charles Ave • 504-895-9524
thegroceryneworleans.com
This Garden District deli features chicken and
sausage gumbo, served with a dark roux not
found in many places. The po’boys are nontraditional,
served on pressed French bread,
one of a few sandwich shops making that
brave leap. $
GO PARTY
BOURBON COWBOY
135 Bourbon St • 504-231-8519
bourboncowboy.com
Saddle up to one of the French Quarter’s only
mechanical bulls, and lasso the high energy at
this party hotspot. Three-for-one drink specials
and three-for-$5 bull rides keep people
coming back. Expect music that’s a little more
rock and country, a little less Top 40.
COOTER BROWN’S
509 S Carrollton Ave • 504-866-9104
cooterbrowns.com
A beer connoisseur’s oasis, this sports bar
features more than 400 brands of suds, 45
of which are on tap. Check out the quirky
“Obeertuary and Barsoleum”: caricatures of
dead celebrities—Jackie Kennedy Onassis,
John Wayne and Jerry Garcia among them—
sipping brews.
FUN FACT
Lafi tte’s Blacksmith Shop was once a hideout
for pirate Jean Lafi tte, a hero of the 1812 Battle
of New Orleans between America and Britain.
Longue Vue House & Gardens
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NEW YORK
GO SHOP
THE MARKET NYC
268 Mulberry St • no phone
themarketnyc.com
This weekend market, frequently referred to
as “the young designers market,” is an indoor
fair known for harboring up-and-coming
design talent. That means you’re guaranteed
to fi nd items straight from the designers (each
set up in a 5-foot-by-7-foot booth), including
“upcycled” blazers, dresses, purses, screenprinted
tees, jewelry made from old records
and fl ashy belt buckles.
POSMAN BOOKS
At Chelsea Market
75 Ninth Ave • 212-627-0304
posmanbooks.com
This second location of the independent
bookstore has much in common with its
older sibling: The selection is unbiased, yet
discriminating, the workers are self-described
“book people,” and the hilarious, edgy
greeting cards sets it apart from any other
bookstore in the city. What’s more, there are
monthly author readings and weekly children’s
story hours on Sundays.
GO SEE
STEVE COHEN CHAMBER MAGIC
At the Waldorf=Astoria
100 E 50th St • 866-811-4111
chambermagic.com
Steve Cohen, the Millionaires’ Magician,
performs old-time parlor magic, the kind of
up-close maneuvers using common objects—
mostly decks of cards—that are unbelievable
because they happen right before your eyes.
Dress to the nines, and head to this classy
hotel, where Cohen will wow you with card
tricks, mind reading and his signature trick,
Think-a-Drink, in which he pours drinks of
the audience’s choosing from a single,
mysterious kettle. See website for schedule.
DEAD APPLE TOURS
From the Empire State Building
350 Fifth Ave • 888-557-1313
deadappletours.com
A lot of people live in New York and,
consequently, a lot of people die here. Native
New Yorker Drew Raphael has seized upon this
fact, offering “the living history of New York’s
deceased.” Riding in back (but not the very
back) of “Desdemona,” a plush 478 Cadillac
Superior Crown Royale hearse, you’ll see the
sites of some of New York’s most famous
deaths, from mobster Joseph “Crazy Joe” Gallo
to Founding Father Thomas Paine.
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— Peter Koch
AU NATURALE BY RACHEL ROHINSKY
Horsehair,
bones, dried insects and
weasel skulls—these
sound more like ingredients
for a witch’s brew
than the stuff of high art.
But the Dead or Alive
exhibit features more
than 30 international
artists who’ve turned
these and other organic
materials—all of them
once produced by or part
of living organisms—into
intricately constructed,
hauntingly beautiful
sculptures and installations.
Their aim is to
BROOKLYN BREWERY TOURS
79 N 11th St, Brooklyn • 718-486-7422
brooklynbrewery.com
Brooklyn Brewery hosts free tours on the hour
every weekend afternoon, and on Fridays it
offers a happy hour, where guests pile into the
tasting room and enjoy seasonal brews and old
favorites while playing cards and board games.
GO EAT
SOUTH HOUSTON
331 W Broadway • 212-431-0131
southhoustonnyc.com
There’s nothing formal about this newly minted
Southern food joint, where the back wall is
a chalkboard and full-length windows offer
diners a view of a busy SoHo intersection.
Warm up with the crisp, delectable cornmealcrusted
calamari (served with a zesty chipotle
cream), then try the signature chicken and
waffl es, sweetened how you like it with maple
syrup or peach Amaretto syrup. $$
PERBACCO
234 E Fourth St • 212-253-2038
perbacconyc.com
The traditional rustic décor—exposed brick
walls and rough-cut dark wood furniture—
at this tiny East Village osteria belies the
strike emotion in viewers,
addressing the transience
of life and beauty of
the natural world. From
Sanford Biggers’ “Ghettobird
Tunic,” made with
exotic bird feathers, to Levi
van Veluw’s self-portrait
landscapes produced with
diorama materials (pictured),
this art will surprise
you. Through Oct. 24.
Dead or Alive: Nature Becomes Art
At the Museum of Arts and Design
2 Columbus Cir • 212-299-7777
madmuseum.org
experimentation that’s happening in the
kitchen. Young chef Simone Bonelli
takes traditional Northern Italian fare and turns
it on its head. Take the ravioli stuffed with aged
prosciutto, Mascarpone and dried cantaloupe
and sautéed in a mint butter sauce. $$$$
GO PARTY
BARBÉS
376 Ninth St, Brooklyn • 347-422-0248
barbesbrooklyn.com
Sure, this Park Slope spot has a full line
of microbrews on tap, top-shelf liquor
(specializing in single malt scotch, with
more than 20 available) and decent wines,
but that’s not what draws the crowds to this
intimate, energetic space. Rather, it’s the live
bands that play two times a night, six nights
a week—which make the audience dance and
sway to the beats of gypsy jazz, folk rock, Afro-
Peruvian and other eclectic musical genres.
FUN FACT!
In 1993, Staten Islanders voted two-to-one to
secede from New York City. The action failed
because state offi cials wouldn’t grant them
permission to form their own city without the
Big Apple’s consent.
COURTESY OF RONMANDOS GALLERY, AMSTERDAM

Newport News/
Williamsburg
VIRGINIA
GO SHOP
BLINK
5500 Foundation St, Williamsburg
757-645-2540
Filled with eye-catching art, elegant bedding,
and Vera Bradley everything, this chic décor
and gift shop feels more like the living room of
a creative and stylish friend.
STARVING ARTIST STUDIO
157 Herman Melville Dr, Newport News
757-594-0518
starartiststudio.com
Choose from 80 colors at this paint-it-yourself
pottery and artisan boutique, or pick up a
beautiful handcrafted home accessory made
by a local artist.
THE NAUTICAL DOG
5104 Main St, Williamsburg • 757-220-2001
nauticaldogwilliamsburg.com
From candles to canine clothes, home
décor to home baked doggie biscuits, The
Nautical Dog is truly a gift store for the
whole family.
GO SEE
PFAC BIENNIAL
At Peninsula Fine Arts Center
101 Museum Dr, Newport News • 757-596-8175
pfac-va.org
Artists from around the country submit their
latest creations to this popular juried art show.
This year promises to be one of the best, with
world-renowned sculptor Richard Hunt as
head juror. Oct. 2 to Jan. 2.
THE ORIGINAL GHOSTS OF
WILLIAMSBURG CANDLELIGHT TOUR
345 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg
757-253-1058
theghosttour.com
In the spirit of Halloween, follow costumed
storytellers through the historic streets of
Williamsburg by candlelight as they recount
eerie tales of unfi nished business, spooky
happenings and other interesting folklore.
Tours take place nightly at 8.
YORKTOWN BEACH
Water St, Yorktown • 757-890-3500
yorkcounty.gov
In Southeast Virginia, fall is perfect beach
weather, with long sunny days, warm water
for swimming and fewer people on the beach.
Yorktown Beach is the locals’ favorite because
of its soft sand, walking and biking trails, and
proximity to plenty of shops and restaurants at
Riverwalk Landing.
GO EAT
COCO CHOCOLATIER & CREPERIE
4904 Courthouse St, Williamsburg
757-258-0808
cocochocolatier.com
Sweet and savory crêpes, chocolate fondue and
a case full of elegantly prepared gourmet European
chocolates—what more could a chocoholic
ask for? Pair your indulgence with a glass of
sweet wine or champagne for an extra treat. $
SMOKIN’ JOES BAR-B-QUE
5619 George Washington Memorial Hwy,
Yorktown • 757-875-7774
smokinjoesbarbeque.com
This roadside dive serves juicy smoke-fl avored
meat, tangy coleslaw and a whole slew of
sauce choices, from vinegar-based Eastern
North Carolina sauce to Texas-style hot sauce.
If you get lost, just follow your nose—you can
smell the hickory-smoke nearly a mile away. $
ART CAFÉ 26
5107-2 Center St, Williamsburg • 757-565-7788
artcafe26.com
Half art gallery, half European-style bistro, Art
Café 26 features “artfully” prepared breakfast,
lunch, dinner and dessert options that change
regularly. Recent dishes have included cappuccino
of spring pea soup and a tower of
Toblerone parfait. $$
GO PARTY
THE CORNER POCKET
4805 Courthouse St, Williamsburg
757-220-0808
thecornerpocket.us
This classy billiards bar is a popular hangout for
pool pros and amateurs alike. Enjoy live music
Thursday nights, as well as a creative menu
featuring apps like tuna sashimi lettuce wraps.
BLURR BISTRO & ULTRA-LOUNGE
605 Pilot House Dr, Newport News
757-240-2382
gotoblurr.com
A sophisticated nightclub atmosphere complete
with dim lighting and modern décor, Blurr is the
newest hotspot for late-night socializing. Be
sure to come for dinner, too—the Cajun-inspired
menu is full of tasty entrees and desserts.
FUN FACT
Newport News is an independent city, having
separated from its former county, Warwick, in
1896. There are only three independent cities
outside of Virginia—St. Louis, Baltimore and
Carson City, NV.
Orlando
FLORIDA
— Jessica Carlson — Lisa Roberts
GO SHOP
DISNEY’S CHARACTER WAREHOUSE
4951 International Dr
407-354-3255
This store’s stock is so last season, but who
cares when you’re taking home Mickey and
Minnie at a hefty discount? Shoppers fi nd
bargains on Walt Disney World clothing, stuffed
toys and much more.
ART AFFAIR GALLERY
301 E First St, Sanford • 407-466-6365
artaffairgallery.com
Sanford’s newest gallery has it all, from colorful,
mixed-media paintings to functional glass
pieces. Other featured works include angular
acrylic fi gures by Peter Cerreta, metal sculpture
by Julie Kessler and a colorful collection of
fair-trade sculptures from Zimbabwe.
LADYBUG LOFT
2808 Edgewater Dr • 407-650-4200
ladybugloft.blogspot.com
Locals proclaim this boutique the place in
College Park to shop for baby gifts, as well
as goodies for grownups. It also offers
adorable children’s clothes and equally cute
styles for moms.
GO SEE
DAYTONA BEACH BLUES FESTIVAL
At Jackie Robinson Ballpark
105 E Orange Ave, Daytona Beach
386-226-1927
annualdaytonabluesfestival.com
This pre-Biketoberfest party features 14
different musicians and plenty of beer and
barbecue. Acts include Matt “Guitar” Murphy,
Damon Fowler, Victor Wainwright & the Wild
Roots, Nico Wayne Toussaint, Matt Murphy &
the Nouveaux Honkies and more. Oct. 8-10.
ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL
DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
Downtown Disney, Lake Buena Vista
416-962-8899
gwndragonboat.com
This annual event features hot competition in
the growing sport of dragon boat racing, which
originated in China more than 2,000 years ago.
Paddlers dig in to the beat of drums, while
spectators root from shore. Oct. 16.
HONTOON LANDING RESORT & MARINA
2317 River Ridge Rd, DeLand • 800-248-2474
hontoon.com
This marina rents houseboats and pontoon
boats for leisurely exploring the St. Johns
River. Don’t miss the resort’s hummingbird
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habitat, planted with goodies that attract the
tiny ruby-throated birds.
GO EAT
WINTER GARDEN PIZZA CO.
42 W Plant St, Winter Garden • 407-877-1930
wintergardenpizza.com
There’s nothing fancy about this locally beloved
pizza spot. Choose a specialty pie like the
Philly cheese steak, or go NYC traditional with
mozzarella and sauce. Daily lunch specials start
at just $4.50. $
SEOUL GARDEN RESTAURANT
511 E Horatio Ave, Maitland • 407-599-5199
orlandokoreanrestaurant.com
At this popular eatery, the pork is succulent
and moist, and the seafood is tender and
cooked just right. The seafood pancake,
kimchi jjigae (stew) and chicken bulgoki are all
good choices. A piece of advice if you order a
spicy entrée: You may want to have a big glass
of milk on hand. $$
WAZZABI JAPANESE
STEAKHOUSE AND SUSHI BAR
1408 Gay Rd, Winter Park • 407-647-8744
wazzabisushi.com
Order sushi or have a chef cook your meal at
one of six hibachi tables. Specialties include
GARDEN OF EATIN’
Fall is all about
cooler temps in
Florida—in other
words, gardening
season—and that’s
something to celebrate.
On Oct. 16, Bok Tower
Gardens celebrates
Boktoberfest. Imagine
a plant sale paired
with an oompah band
in lederhosen (Alpine
Express, pictured), set
amidst the beauty of a
hilltop garden designed
by Frederick Law
Olmsted Jr. The scent
of grilled bratwurst
lingers above the visitor
center’s oak-strewn
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lawn while festival
attendees peruse rows
of bromeliads, orchids,
wildfl owers and other
plants, and children
bob for apples.
the shrimp-stuffed wonton, “wazzabi”
crusted scallops, tuna “fi re balls” and the
Heaven roll—a salute to the tropics with
coconut shrimp. $$$
GO PARTY
BILLABONG’S
3848 S Orlando Drive, Sanford • 407-323-8232
This neighborhood bar consistently attracts
a local crowd that basks in its relaxed
atmosphere while sipping on reasonably
priced drinks. Enjoy a glass of wine or beer
while you mingle, watch TV or play pool.
CITYWALK’S RISING STAR
CityWalk, Universal Studios • 407-224-2189
universalorlando.com
Test your vocal chords (and nerves) by fronting
a live band with backup singers at this fun
nightspot. The cover is $7, but your time in the
spotlight is free.
FUN FACT!
The sex of alligators—Florida’s state reptile—
is determined by the temperature of the nest
as the eggs incubate. Males hatch from eggs
kept above 90 degrees, and females from eggs
below 86 degrees. (Intermediate temperatures
yield a mix.)
Boktoberfest
At Bok Tower Gardens,
1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales
863-676-1408
boktowergardens.org
Pensacola
FLORIDA
— Debbie Williams
GO SHOP
ART PRAHA GALERIE
124 S Palafox Pl • 850-602-7052
artpraha.com
Experience a taste of Europe in downtown
Pensacola. Browse the eclectic selection of
original artwork, vibrant glass, lithographs,
photographs and one-of-a-kind jewelry by
artists and designers from around the globe.
GO SEE
HAUNTED HOUSE WALKING TOURS
205 E Zaragoza St • 850-433-1559
pensacolahistory.org
This tour rates high with adults and kids
alike. Narrated by costumed guides, you’ll visit
more than 50 different “haunted” sites around
the historic Seville and North Hill districts.
Oct. 15-16 and 22-23.
SEASIDE, FL
95 miles east of Pensacola
seasidefl .com
This master-planned community was founded
by developer Robert Davis in 1979. Once called
“the most astounding design achievement of
its era,” this beachside resort town is cited as
the fi rst New Urbanist development. Its candycolored
cottages served as the setting for the
hit Jim Carrey fi lm The Truman Show.
GO EAT
FIVE SISTERS BLUES CAFÉ
421 W Belmont St • 850-912-4856
fi vesitersbluescafe.com
At this new spot, Chef Cecil Johnson serves
good ol‘ Southern cuisine as soulful as the
background music. Feast on smothered pork
chops, Caribbean pulled pork or fried chicken
in the restored 1913 building. $$
GO PARTY
CASTAWAYS RESTAURANT AND
ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX
400 Quietwater Beach Bdwlk, Pensacola Beach
850-934-6117
visitpensacolabeach.com
This three-level complex has a beer garden,
snack hut, beachside tiki bar and live music
stage, making it a new beach party powerhouse.
Nosh on fresh local catches like grouper
and cobia overlooking Santa Rosa Sound.
FUN FACT!
In 1861, Pensacola was Florida’s largest city
with an estimated population of 2,876.

Philadelphia
PENNSYLVANIA
— Pam George
GO SHOP
ADRESSE
1706 Locust St • 215- 985-3161
adressephiladelphia.com
Nina Ricci, Stella McCartney, and Valentino:
These designers make investment pieces, and
their creations are for sale at Adresse, which
specializes in statement-making styles that
you can bank on for years to come.
GARGOYLES LTD.
120 N Third St • 215-629-1700
gargoylesltd.com
This Old City shop is the go-to place for area
hotels and restaurants looking for themed
décor. It’s where you’ll fi nd wooden sailboats,
vintage clothing trunks and handsome
trophies once won by someone else.
METRO MENS CLOTHING
1615 E Passyunk Ave • 267-324-5172
metromensclothing.com
Ben Sherman, Fred Perry and Pistol Pete are
a few of the casual sportswear lines at this
year-old shop, where fashionable men will fi nd
shorts, track jackets, polos and vests.
GO SEE
ADVENTURE AQUARIUM
1 Riverside Dr. Camden, NJ • 856-365-3300
adventureaquarium.com
Located across the Delaware River, this venue
packs a rainforest, dogfi sh sharks, seals, shark
rays and a full-on West African river experience
(with two giant hippos) all under a single roof.
NATURE’S ENCHANTMENT
At Tyler Arboretum
515 Painter Rd, Media • 610-566-9134
tylerarboretum.org
Gnomes, elves, fairies, sprites, hobbits and
other mythical creatures will frolic in artisanmade
installations as part of this exhibit aimed
at sparking a child’s creativity. Through Oct. 31.
THE ROCKY STEPS
At Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy • 215-763-8100
philamuseum.org
Sing “Gonna Fly Now” as you chug up the
steps made famous by Stallone in no less than
fi ve Rocky fi lms. Turn around and check out
the great view before entering the museum.
INDEPENDENCE NATIONAL
HISTORICAL PARK
143 S Third St • 800-537-7676
nps.gov/inde
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RIDE OR DIE
Philadelphia
isn’t a perfect cyclist’s
paradise yet, but the
city came in 27th in
Bicycling’s poll of
America’s top 50 bikefriendly
cities. Even so,
local cyclists and visitors
ride on, and earlier this
year, the city released a
plan that allows for more
bike lanes and improved
55-acre urban park dedicated to Philly’s role
in the American Revolution. Sites include
Independence Hall, Liberty Bell Center, the
National Constitution Center and Christ Church.
GO EAT
BREDENBECK’S BAKERY
& ICE CREAM PARLOR
8126 Germantown Ave • 215-247-7374
bredenbecks.com
A fi xture since 1889, Bredenbeck’s delectable
desserts include black forest cake and a
strawberry shortcake. You also can’t go wrong
with a decadent banana split or sundae. $
EL REY
2013 Chestnut St • 215-563-3330
elreyrestaurant.com
There’s always a theme at Stephen Starr’s
restaurants, and this—his 14th in Philly—is no
exception. An homage to Mexico City, El Rey
features tostadas, tacos, quesadillas, ceviche,
guacamole and tortas—all served with that
dramatic Starr fl air. $$
ZAMA
128 S 19th St • 215-568-1027
zamarestaurant.com
Morimoto alum Hiroyuki “Zama” Tanaka is the
cycling
infrastructure.
This
month, the
Philadelphia
Bike Exposition
hopes to further improve
bicycling in the city.
Dreamed up by custom
bike builder Stephen
Bilenky, the exposition
is an opportunity for
chef/owner of this newbie. A la carte sushi
and special rolls, including seared bronzino
with yuzu-soy sauce and hot sesame oil, are
highlights. $$$
GO PARTY
CLUB 27
27 Bank St • 215-922-3020
club27philly.net
Capable of holding 1,200 partiers, Club 27
has three fl oors of bars and dance fl oors,
a sports bar and a martini lounge. DJs spin
on the second fl oor, and the club also offers
bottle service.
DOOBIE’S
2201 Lombard St • 215-546-0316
Some call it a dive bar. Others say it’s the
Philly spot where everybody knows your
name. Regardless, it’s the place for pitchers
shared among friends after work. And, quite
unexpectedly, it’s a destination for vegetarian
and vegan diners.
FUN FACT!
Philly’s diverse community
of cyclists to
come together as a
single tribe. There will
be group rides, a fashion
show (yeah, Lycra!), trick
riding demos, gearhead
workshops, seminars,
a swap meet and
exhibitors showing off
their latest and greatest
two-wheeled steeds.
Oct. 30-31.
Philadelphia Bike Exposition
At 23rd St Armory
22 S 23rd St • 215-242-9253
philabikeexpo.com
In 1768, Benjamin Jackson of Philadelphia
invented the fi rst yellow mustard in the United
States and sold it to locals in glass bottles.
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THE WILLOWS
3743 E Indian School Rd • 602-334-1345
willowshomeandgarden.com
After raising six kids, Beverly Burch decided
to fulfi ll her dream of opening a luxurious
home furnishings showroom. The result is part
shabby chic and part country French.
OUTRAGEOUS OLIVE OILS
AND VINEGARS
7240 E Main St, Scottsdale • 480-946-1888
oliveoilaz.com
Choose from 30-plus fl avored olive oils and
balsamic vinegars at this family-owned shop,
which lets you sample before you buy. The oils
are bottled daily to ensure freshness, and the
balsamic vinegars are aged 12 years in Italy.
EILEEN
4290 E Indian School Rd • 602-957-2755
shopeileen.com
Discover fun, funky clothes at this upbeat
shop where everything costs under $99. (Most
items are actually $50 or less.) You’ll fi nd
breezy blouses, fl ouncy skirts and great basics
like T-shirts, tanks and leggings.
GO SEE
SEGWAY OF TEMPE
74 E Rio Salado Pkwy #109, Tempe
480-907-6138
segwayoftempe.com
Glide the six miles around Tempe Town Lake
on a futuristic, two-wheeled contraption
while listening to an hour-long narrated tour.
A 30-minute orientation precedes each tour,
ensuring you’ll handle your Segway with confi -
dence before you head off on your adventure.
MACFEST
Macdonald and Main sts, Mesa
macfestmesa.com
At this free arts and culture fest, which
takes place every Saturday from 10am to
4pm, you can buy handmade art, taste local
foods, peruse the farmers market and enjoy
live music.
VISION GALLERY
80 S San Marcos Place, Chandler
480-917-6859
visiongallery.org
This nonprofi t gallery features contemporary
works by 300 fi ne artists. Exhibits rotate, but
the annual Dia de los Muertos exhibit—which
kicks off Oct. 19—is always one of the best,
with local artists invited to construct their own
colorful altars honoring the dead.
— Karen Werner — Andy Mulkerin
Style
Stay in
in Pennsylvania
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FAIR TRADE CAFE
1020 N 1st Ave, Phoenix • 602.354.8150
azfairtrade.com
October is National Fair Trade Month, so toast
it with a cup of joe at this downtown café,
which serves only fair-trade certifi ed, organic
coffees and espresso. The café also frequently
features live music, poetry readings and works
by local artists. $
THE DELI
18914 E San Tan Blvd, Queen Creek
480-279-3546
thedeliqc.com
Everything at this adorable cafe is locally
sourced and made from scratch, including the
delectable red chile honey ice cream. Before
you try that, though, enjoy the unpretentious
yet gourmet soups, salads and sandwiches. $$
DESEO
At the Westin Kierland
6902 E Greenway Pkwy, Scottsdale
480-624-1202
kierlandresort.com
Snag a spot at the ceviche bar and watch
the staff prepare bright and vibrant Nuevo
Latino cuisine. The menu changes seasonally,
but recent standouts have included fi g and
foie gras empanadas, lobster tacos and
campechana, a ceviche-like dish with
shrimp, scallops, octopus, calamari and
oysters. $$$$
GO PARTY
THE BIG BANG
501 S Mill Ave, Tempe • 480-557-5595
thebigbangbar.com
Leave your shyness at the door at this singalong
piano bar. Guests call out requests to
the two dueling pianists on stage, who bang
out the tunes while the audience sings, dances
and laughs.
SUEDE
7333 E Indian Plaza, Scottsdale • 480-970-6969
myspace.com/suederestaurant
Sure, it can get crowded and, yeah, the drinks
aren’t cheap, but Suede provides a chic setting
for some of the best people-watching in
this very pretty town. Great music and plump
suede sofas complete the scene.
FUN FACT!
It would take more than 4.8 million pennies to
equal the amount of copper used on the roof
of the Arizona Capitol building.
Pittsburgh
PENNSYLVANIA
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PAGEBOY SALON & BOUTIQUE
3613 Butler St • 412-224-2294
pageboypgh.com
Pageboy is a recent addition to the
increasingly hip Lower Lawrenceville
neighborhood. Part vintage store, part local
designer boutique and part hair salon, it’s got
all the elements for stylish looks for men
and women.
ZIPPER BLUES
5817 Forbes Ave • 412-421-8060
shopzipperblues.com
As the name implies, this clothing store
specializes in women’s jeans. The inventory
goes well beyond that, though, with designer
dresses, T-shirts and accessories from
designer labels like Junk Food, Retrosport and
Red Engine.
CALIBAN BOOK SHOP
410 S Craig St • 412-242-9040
calibanbooks.com
Home to an ever-changing inventory of
antique, vintage and scholarly books,
Caliban is the type of store where a curious
reader can spend an afternoon steeped in
nostalgia and that familiar, wonderful oldbook
smell.
GO SEE
MAXO VANKA MURALS
At St. Nicholas Croatian Catholic Church
24 Maryland Ave, Millvale • 724-845-2907
vankamurals.org
Interest in these mid-20th-century murals,
painted by the Croatian immigrant artist, has
grown in recent years. The paintings depict the
ravages of war and the sacrifi ces of immigrant
workers in early 20th century America in
iconic, sometimes frightening scenes.
PINBALL PERFECTION
231 Perry Hwy, Westview • 412-931-4425
pinballperfection.com
Both a museum and an active players’ club,
Pinball Perfection showcases all manner of
pinball machines. It hosts play every Friday and
Saturday, when $10 gets you as many games as
you can squeeze in before closing time.
SOERGEL ORCHARDS
2573 Brandt School Rd, Wexford • 724-935-1743
soergels.com
With hay rides, a pumpkin patch and, of
course, fresh cider on offer, this spot is a
fi ne place to end up on an October day. Each
weekend has a different theme.
Thoughtful. Contemporary.
Intelligent. Stylish.
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SCAREHOUSE
118 Locust St, Etna • 412-781-5885
scarehouse.com
Ranked one of America’s scariest Halloween attractions
by the Travel Channel, this is actually
three themed haunts in one. Get ready to be
spooked, thanks to top-notch special effects.
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KIVA HAN
420 S Craig St • 412-687-6355
This charming coffeeshop in the university
neighborhood of Oakland has a great lunch
menu. The baked tofu sandwich is one of the
hidden gems of the city’s lunch scene. $
SMILING BANANA LEAF
5901 Bryant St • 412-362-3200
smilingbananaleaf.com
This laidback Highland Park eatery features
traditional Thai dishes in a cozy, welcoming
atmosphere befi tting its whimsical name. $$
POINT BRUGGE CAFÉ
401 Hastings St • 412-441-3334
pointbrugge.com
What’s the Belgian restaurant experience
without a big plate of mussels? Accompany
it with a Belgian beer like Piraat for the full
experience at Point Brugge. $$$
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LAVA LOUNGE
2204 E Carson St • 412-431-5282
lavaloungepgh.com
Mondays feature spelling bees, Tuesdays are
for cheap tacos, and Thursdays bring live bands
to Lava Lounge, which lies on the indie/punk
edge of the South Side’s cultural gradient.
LITTLE E’S
949 Liberty Ave • 412-392-2217
littleesjazz.com
Upstairs from Mahoney’s restaurant, Little E’s
is downtown’s hottest jazz club. Wednesdays
through Saturdays, Pittsburgh’s best
musicians wow the crowds.
REX THEATRE
1602 E Carson St • 412-381-6811
rextheatre.com
This historic movie theater-turned-music venue
hosts local and touring rock bands. It also shows
movies and sporting events on the big screen.
FUN FACT
The banana split was invented in nearby
Latrobe, PA, in 1904.
Portland
MAINE
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TAVECCHIA
52 Exchange St • 207-772-1699
tavecchia.com
Located in the heart of the historic Old Port,
Tavecchia has sold upscale women’s clothing
and accessories, including selections from
local designers, for three decades. The eclectic
shop has something for every occasion, from
evening dresses to outerwear.
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LIVE MUSIC AT ONE
LONGFELLOW SQUARE
181 State St • 207-761-1757
onelongfellowsquare.com
New England’s best folk performers take the
stage at One Longfellow Square just about
every weekend, with a diverse lineup in
October that includes The Duke Robillard Band
(Oct. 15) and the Kingston Trio (Oct. 24).
FREEPORT, ME
20 miles northeast of Portland
freeportusa.com
With the arrival of crisp fall days, folks in
Maine start preparing for winter. There’s no
better place to gear up than Freeport, home
of L.L. Bean and roughly 200 designer stores.
Just a short drive away is Wolfe’s Neck Woods
State Park, a great place to picnic with an
ocean view.
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DIMILLO’S FLOATING RESTAURANT
25 Long Wharf • 207-772-2216
dimillos.com/restaurant
Locals think of it as a tourist joint, but DiMillo’s
is the place in downtown Portland for a lobster
dinner with a long ocean view. The Dimillo
family has been baking, broiling and steaming
Maine lobsters to perfection since 1954. $$$
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ROSIE’S
330 Fore St • 207-772-5656
Esquire named this bar as one of the nation’s
best, and its assessment was spot-on.
Unpretentious Rosie’s welcomes visitors with
cheap and delicious local brews (22 ounces for
$3.75), like the Hooker Pale Ale, and burgers
that are straightforward, juicy giants.
FUN FACT
L.L. Bean’s fl agship store in Freeport has been
open continuously since 1951.
Raleigh/Durham
NORTH CAROLINA
— Linda Fullerton — Alison Fields
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TOOTS & MAGOO
142 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill • 919-942-3339
tootsandmagoo.com
From its superior fi ne-art shows to its
imaginative gifts and eclectic, stylish
accessories, this family-owned gallery/
boutique makes it clear that fashion and
whimsy need not be mutually exclusive.
A SOUTHERN SEASON
University Mall, 201 S Estes Dr, Chapel Hill
919-929-7133
southernseason.com
If hospitality could be learned by osmosis, a
stroll through this store’s well-stocked aisles
of fi ne foods, kitchen supplies, wines and
tableware would enable even the clumsiest
entertainer to host the next state dinner at
her house.
EPONA & OAK
329 Blake St, Raleigh • 919-828-7500
eponaandoak.com
When this spa/boutique brags about stressfree
shopping, it really means it. Pick up a
slinky hand-printed dress and hammered
copper necklace from a local designer before
or after a rejuvenating Swedish massage.
GO SEE
CARRBORO FARMERS MARKET
301 W Main St, Carrboro • no phone
carrborofarmersmarket.com
A typical Saturday morning at this community
farmers market often feels more like a street
festival. Enjoy local crafts, and taste samples of
fruits, cakes and cheeses while listening to the
occasional impromptu acoustic performance.
MORDECAI HISTORIC PARK
1 Mimosa St, Raleigh • 919-857-4364
raleighnc.gov/mordecai
The graceful antebellum Mordecai House has
barely changed in almost 200 years, though its
original residents would likely be surprised by
the city that’s grown up around it. The park is
also home to Andrew Johnson’s birthplace.
NEW BERN, NC
129 miles southeast of Raleigh
visitnewbern.com
This charming town features a picture-book
selection of colonial- and antebellum-era
architecture for those eager to get lost in
history. But for fans of pop history (pun
intended), this birthplace of Pepsi-Cola offers
visitors the chance to learn about and sample
their famous soft drink.
OCTOBER 15, 2010–JANUARY 9, 2011
Ordinary Madness mines the museum’s rich holdings of contemporary art
to illuminate the bewildering experiences we subconsciously accept as
part of our daily lives.
412.622.3131
www.cmoa.org
CONT’D ON NEXT PAGE
Lina Bertucci, Haim Steinbach, 1988 (detail), 1988/2005,
Marhoefer Family Fund © Lina Bertucci. By permission.
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Raleigh/Durham CONT’D
NORTH CAROLINA
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CAFÉ HELIOS
413 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh • 919-838-5177
cafehelios.com
Come for the Counter Culture coffee
(roasted in Durham), stay for the braised
pork shoulder sandwich and the homemade
merquez sausage and chickpeas. Many
dishes are available in two sizes (entrée and
tapas). $
JUJUBE
1201-L Raleigh Rd, Chapel Hill • 919-960-0555
jujuberestaurant.com
There’s a lot that’s stylish about this “almost
Asian” restaurant—but the lychee cocktail
followed by a lemongrass hanger steak
served over spicy peanut and cucumber salad
makes a pretty compelling argument for its
substance. $$
NANA’S
2514 University Dr, Durham • 919-493-8545
nanasdurham.com
The restaurant equivalent of a sleeper hit,
Nana’s Southern-continental fusion has won
over a devoted local clientele. Chef Scott
Howell prepares excellent game meats like
prosciutto-wrapped rabbit and roasted quail
with blackberry sauce. $$$
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DAIN’S PLACE
754 Ninth St, Durham • 919-416-8800
dainsplace.com
The recipe for the perfect neighborhood bar
includes a cozy atmosphere, an excellent
selection of beer, a friendly staff, a loyal
clientele and a trivia night that stumps
Duke PhDs. This little pub has all of that, plus
a killer cheeseburger.
FUSE
403 W Rosemary St, Chapel Hill
919-942-9242
f-use.com
Just steps away from several of Chapel
Hill’s most famous (and infamous) venues,
this stylish little bar offers a regular roster
of weekend DJs, live music and a clever
late-night menu that outclasses standard
pub fare.
FUN FACT
In 1865, Confederate Gen. Joseph E. Johnston
surrendered almost 90,000 Southern troops
to Gen. William T. Sherman at Bennett Place, a
farmhouse near present-day Durham.
Style
Stay in
in Raleigh–
Durham.
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Richmond
VIRGINIA
— Christina Couch
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BYRD HOUSE MARKET
224 S Cherry St • 804-643-2717
wbch.org
October is your last chance to take advantage
of one of Richmond’s best local craft fairs.
Kicking off every Tuesday in October from
3:30pm to 7pm, the market offers wares that
range from locally made honeys and jams to
jewelry, clothing and art.
VISUAL ART STUDIO
208 W Broad St • 804-644-1368
visualartstudio.org
Make some sweet additions to your home
while supporting local Virginia artists. Work
here is mainly contemporary and prices are
reasonable, with many smaller pieces ringing
up for $25 or less.
PERVERTED PEARL
5807 Patterson Ave • 804-288-5807
shop5807.com
Shoppers looking for something on the
wild side should head directly to this exotic
jewelry and accessories store. It specializes
in snake- and fi sh-skin belts as well as shark
tooth jewelry.
GO SEE
MUSEUM OF VIRGINIA
CATHOLIC HISTORY
7800 Carousel Ln • 804-359-5661
richmonddiocese.org/archives
Housing artifacts and memorabilia from
the Richmond diocese dating back to 1820,
the museum and adjacent crypt is home to
manuscripts and journals from the bishops
who established Catholicism in Virginia.
ADVENTURE CHALLENGE
804-276-7600
adventurechallenge.com
Travelers looking for a little adrenaline rush,
look no further. Specializing in kayaking,
skiing and snowboarding trips, this company
organizes one and two-day adventure trips for
beginners through seasoned veterans.
PINEY GROVE AT SOUTHALL’S
PLANTATION
26 miles southeast of Richmond
16920 Southall Plantation Ln, Charles City
804-829-2480
pineygrove.com
Four centuries ago, this land was home to the
Chickahominy Indians. Today it’s home to one
of the largest restored plantations in the state.
Only 40 minutes outside of Richmond, Piney
Grove is on the National Register of Historic
Places, and dates back to 1790. Tourists
are welcome to view the home, peruse the
gardens and spend the night in the on-site bed
and breakfast.
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THE DAIRY BAR RESTAURANT
1602 Roseneath Rd • 804-355-1937
dairybarrestaurant.com
For over 60 years, this hole-in-the-wall diner
has used locally-sourced goods to produce
one of the most consistently good meals in
town. The Buy the Farm breakfast—three eggs,
pancakes, sausage, ham and bacon—was
recently named one of the fi ve best breakfasts
in Virginia by Southern Living. They’re right; it
will get you off to a good, full start. $
STRONGHILL DINING COMPANY
1200 North Blvd • 804-359-0202
stronghillrestaurant.com
For an excellent, upscale meal, check
out this fl edgling American bistro. The
menu is seasonal, and coffee braised short
ribs have been the most heralded thing on the
menu. Quail stuffed with seasonal sausage,
Asian pear and chestnut is also a local
favorite. $$$
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PATRICK HENRY’S PUB AND GRILLE
2300 E Broad St • 804-644-4242
thephpub.com
What better way to toast Virginia than by
throwing back a couple in the bar dedicated
to the state’s fi rst governor and a father of
liberty? At this Church Hill-based pub (located
not far from the place where Henry delivered
the famous “Give Me Liberty” speech), the
beer is cheap, the company is good, and the
service is unparalleled.
TOUCH OV SOUL
14 N 18th St • 804-648-1279
Weekends heat up at this Southern soul food
joint with live music and DJs. Expect great
cocktails and comfort food with a pork-free
twist. Friday and Saturday nights feature the
best live soul and jazz music Richmond has to
offer, so bring your dancing shoes.
FUN FACT!
Richmond’s iconic Byrd Theatre is home
to one of the state’s largest and most
grandiose chandeliers—a 2.5-ton
Czechoslovakian crystal masterpiece that
changes color.
Thoughtful. Contemporary.
Intelligent. Stylish.
CAMBRIASUITES.COM • 888.8CAMBRIA
300 Airgate Drive • Morrisville, NC 27560 • 919-361-3311
Only minutes from the airport.
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Rochester
NEW YORK
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EYE-CANDY CLOTHING
320 East Ave • 585-454-4566
eye-candyclothing.com
There aren’t too many US outlets for the
Spanish fashion line Desigual, but this artsy
shop is one of them. Other trendy brands
include Original Penguin and L.A.M.B.
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CORN HILL NAVIGATION CRUISES
At Corn Hill Landing
290 Exchange Blvd • 585-262-5661
samandmary.org
If business takes you downtown on a pleasant
fall day, take a break out on the Genesee River.
Daily midday cruises on the Mary Jemison
offer views of the center-city skyline as well as
beautiful greenery.
NEW HOPE MILLS
87 miles southeast of Rochester
5983 Glen Haven Rd, Moravia • 315-497-0783
newhopemills.com
New Hope Mills is authentic Americana—a
19th-century fl ourmill and covered bridge
above a cascading creek framed by brilliantly
colored leaves. Take away more than memories:
A seasonal store stocks pancake mixes
(not from the old mill) and other foodstuffs.
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CIBON
688 Park Ave • 585-461-2960
cafecibon.com
This is a bistro in the best sense of the word,
with an extensive menu of creative panini and
personal pizzas (plus some fancier entrées
like fi sh stew and chicken marsala). Getting a
sidewalk table requires patience, but it’s worth
the wait. $$
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DUB LAND UNDERGROUND
315 Alexander St • 585-232-7550
dubland.info
Don’t show up before 10pm—this basement
club (and its pleasant street-level bar) typically
doesn’t open ’til the clock hits double digits.
Hip-hop anchors an eclectic calendar of live
music, but Sunday is reserved for karaoke.
FUN FACT!
Actor Taye Diggs (How Stella Got Her Groove
Back, Private Practice) grew up in Rochester
and is an alum of the city’s School of the Arts.
St. Louis
MISSOURI
— Elizabeth Forbes — Kevin Mitchell
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KITCHEN CONSERVATORY
8021 Clayton Rd • 314-862-2665
kitchenconservatory.com
Head to this one-stop shop for all the cooking
gadgets you need (not to mention some you
don’t). It has nut choppers, asparagus peelers,
garlic dicers and even spaetzle makers shelved
alongside gourmet foods and chocolates.
SOLE AND BLUES
6317 Delmar Blvd • 314-863-3600
soleandblues.com
This hip store offers the hottest jeans and
shoes on the St. Louis Loop. It aptly describes
itself as “cutting edge without the highfalutin’
attitude,” and sells edgy designer fashions
from European and American brands like
Projek Raw, Hobo International and 7 For
All Mankind.
CHINA FINDERS
2125 Cherokee St • 314-566-5694
chinafi nders.com
This shop on Antique Row offers rare and
discontinued china, fl atware and décor
items. Head here for that hard-to-fi nd bread
plate that matches your set or to sniff out an
antique showpiece. The staff will even take
your search beyond the store and contact you
when they’ve made a fi nd.
GO SEE
MOTO MUSEUM
3441 Olive St • 314-446-1805
themotomuseum.com
You don’t have to be a biker to enjoy this little
museum of sleek, motorized two-wheelers.
Founder Steve Smith is especially taken with
pre-1975 European models, going back all
the way to 1900. After viewing this collection,
you’ll likely understand why.
MUSEUM OF TRANSPORTATION
3015 Barrett Station Rd • 314-965-8668
transportmuseumassociation.org
We’ll make this easy for the guys: Bobby
Darin’s space-age “Dream Car” of the future
is here—and it is cool. Everyone else in the
family will also enjoy the more than 300
planes, trains and automobiles.
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CITY DINER
514 N Grand Blvd • 314-772-6100
This favorite neighborhood joint is the real
deal. The expansive homestyle menu features
comfort food made from scratch. The meatloaf
is hardy, and the pot roast and country-fried
steak and eggs are the best you’ll fi nd in
town. $
TRIUMPH GRILL
3419 Olive St • 314-446-1801
triumphgrill.com
Named for British motorcycle manufacturer
Triumph, this eatery is appropriately located
next to the Moto Museum in Grand Center. If
you’re there for the Sheldon Concert Hall or
Symphony, you can show your tickets to get
free treats or appetizers with your meal. Either
way, try the Elvis in the House, a yummy
peanut-butter-and-banana sandwich fi t for
the King. $$
TOP OF THE RIVERFRONT
200 S Fourth St • 314-241-9500
millenniumhotels.com/stlouis
This restaurant rotates 28 stories above the
riverfront, but it’s known for more than just
its panoramic views. Impeccable service and
novel American cuisine make a night here
one to remember. The duck confi t, prepared
two ways and served with balsamic reduction
and cinnamon toasted orzo is especially
memorable. $$$$
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BAILEY’S CHOCOLATE BAR
1915 Park Ave • 314-241-8100
baileyschocolatebar.com
This bar is named after its owner
(Bailey), not a brand of Irish crème. It does
chocolate well, but great-tasting drinks of all
kinds can be found, including beer, bourbons
and single malts. Bailey’s is famous for its
decadent signature chocolate martini, a blend
of chocolate vodka, Irish crème, pure dark
chocolate and milk that’s served hot.
MILO’S BOCCE GARDEN
5201 Wilson Ave • 314-776-0468
milosboccegarden.com
This beloved spot features a great beer garden,
darts and foosball, an impressive selection of
beers (from Fat Tire to Heineken) and delicious
bar food. If that’s not enough, just play some
bocce. Don’t know how to play? Ask one of the
regulars and they’ll be happy to show you.
FUN FACT!
Starting in 1942, St. Louis’s Mallinckrodt
Chemical Company refi ned the uranium
used in the Manhattan Project to build the
fi rst atomic bomb. The company was founded
in 1867, and today makes chemical and
medical products.
75 Years of Marcus Hospitality
75 Days of Prizes
Enter at www.marcus75.com
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San Antonio
TEXAS
— Melanie Young
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KATHLEEN SOMMERS
2417 N Main Ave • 210-732-2207
kathleensommers.com
This San Antonio designer has come a long
way since she launched her career in 1970,
making bikinis in Acapulco. Today, she sells
her high-style but easy-going clothing out of
a boutique in the Monte Vista neighborhood,
alongside distinctive jewelry, accessories,
gifts, and luxurious bed and bath products.
PARIS HATTERS
119 Broadway • 210-223-3453
parishatters.com
Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Luciano Pavarotti,
President Lyndon Johnson and Pope John Paul
II have purchased a cowboy hat at this famed
spot. It has been making hats, which range from
$20 to $7,000, since 1917.
LIN MARCHÉ FINE LINENS
4307 McCullough Ave • 210-826-6771
linmarche.com
The exquisite linens here for bed and table—
woven, embroidered, quilted, ruffl ed—create
a feast for the eye, along with the hand-blown
Juliska glassware from Prague and the Vietri
ceramics dishes from Italy.
GO SEE
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATIONS
Citywide • 210-432-1896
sacalaveras.com
Mexico’s Day of the Dead has become one
of the most extravagant celebrations in
town, with costumed processions, folkloric
dances, art exhibits and ofrendas—dazzling
homemade altars festooned with fl owers, art,
candles and the dearly departed’s favorite
things. Events start in October and culminate
on All Souls’ Day, Nov. 2.
BOERNE, TX
30 miles southeast of San Antonio
visitboerne.org
Founded by Germans in the 1800s, Boerne (pronounced
“Bernie”) bustles with unique shops
along Main Street. Monthly Market Days feature
crafts, collectibles and antiques, while Second
Saturdays bring gallery openings with wine.
ARTPACE SAN ANTONIO
445 N Main Ave • 210-212-4900
artpace.org
This cutting-edge gallery is a leader in
supporting local, regional and international
artists. Besides touring the exhibits, visitors
can purchase Mexican fare on the patio from
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the “Taco Truck-in-Residence” (on most
Fridays from noon to 2pm).
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LA GLORIA ICE HOUSE
100 E Grayson St • 210-267-9040
lagloriaicehouse.com
Overlooking the new extension of the River Walk,
La Gloria serves the irresistible street foods of
Mexico. Chow down on sopes—thick corn patties
with a slight rim to hold all the toppings—and
wash them down with a cold beer or margarita. $
GREEN
1017 N Flores St • 210-320-5865
greensanantonio.com
Both vegetarian and kosher, Green lives up to
its name with breakfast dishes featuring freerange
eggs, as well as salads, sandwiches and
other dishes made with mostly local produce
and herbs, some of which are grown in Green’s
on-site garden. $$
THE GRILL AT LEON SPRINGS
24116 IH-10 West • 210-698-8797
leonspringsgrill.com
The patio’s the place to be on Thursday through
Saturday nights, when live music fi lls the air
while you dine on sublime pasta (try the stuffed
agnelotti in a creamy sauce), pizza or grilled
meat in this stylishly rustic restaurant. $$
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THE BUBBLE ROOM
1846 N Loop 1604 W • 210-479-9463
thebubbleroomsa.com
Sophisticated without being snobby, this
swanky, laidback lounge serves tasty tapas
along with an impressive selection of
champagne and wine. The Sex in the City girls
would feel right at home here.
THE COVE
606 W Cypress St • 210-227-2683
thecove.us
The Cove is eclectic—it’s a car wash, a
laundromat and, oh, a restaurant. It’s not clear
which came fi rst, but nobody’s trying hard to
fi gure it out; they’re too busy enjoying the cool
vibe, live music, monthly beer tastings and one
of the city’s best burgers with fresh-cut fries.
Fish tacos are another local favorite.
FUN FACT!
The Boerne Village Band is the oldest
continually playing German band outside of
Germany, marking its 150th anniversary with a
performance at the county fairgrounds. Oct. 10.
San Francisco
CALIFORNIA
— Josh Krist
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CREATIVITY EXPLORED
3245 16th St • 415-863-2108
creativityexplored.org
This Mission Dolores studio features fun,
colorful art created by developmentally
disabled artists. Buy a postcard, poster
or painting, and you’ll help out a good
cause. Check the calendar for upcoming
gallery exhibitions.
HAIGHT STREET WORK CLOTHES
631 Haight St • 415-621-2181
haightstreetworkclothes.com
This is the place to go for manly but coollooking
cold-weather gear, like pea coats,
gloves and scarves. It also sells clothing by
Dickies and Ben Davis—think hipster chic
meets truly utilitarian.
PAXTON GATE’S CURIOSITIES FOR KIDS
766 Valencia St • 415-252-9990
paxtongate.com
Like the original Paxton Gate a few doors
down, this place is full of curiosities fi t for a
mad 18th-century scientist (also this store
has fewer spooky items than its predecessor).
Browse educational toys like DIY edible
gardens, ships in bottles and vintage
phenakistoscope animation kits.
GO SEE
SUTRO BATHS
At Golden Gate National Recreation Area
415-561-4323
sutrobaths.com
The outdoor remains of the once-heated
baths may look like Roman ruins, but they
were actually opened in 1896 so that San
Franciscans could swim in the winter. Today, a
path leads down to the ruins—it’s worth a hike
for the stellar ocean views.
MISSION DOLORES PARK
18th & Dolores sts • no phone
Locals like to picnic and sunbathe in Dolores
Park. Thanks to local microclimates, it’s almost
always the warmest, sunniest park in the city.
Come hungry—you can expect to see street
food for sale nearby.
COIT TOWER
1 Telegraph Hill Blvd • 415-362-0808
While the rest of San Francisco heads to
Fisherman’s Wharf during Fleet Week to
watch low-fl ying Navy jets perform acrobatics
above the Bay, come to the parking lot of Coit
Tower for fantastic views and (somewhat)
smaller crowds. Oct. 7-12.

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PICA PICA MAIZE KITCHEN
401 Valencia St • 415-400-5453
picapicakitchen.com
Savory corn cakes stuffed with beans, meat
or cheese are the specialty at this brand-new
location of an old Napa favorite. Add yucca
fries and one of six salsas for the perfect meal.
Eat at a table or take it with you in a 100%
biodegradable to-go container. $
THE AMERICAN GRILLED
CHEESE KITCHEN
1 S Park Ave • 415-243-0107
theamericansf.com
This new spot specializes in everyone’s
favorite childhood snack: grilled cheese.
Try the mushroom and gruyére version, or
add some meat and go with the turkey and
havarti. Only open on weekdays for lunch and
Saturdays for breakfast, this joint is already
wildly popular. $
NOPALITO
306 Broderick St • 415-437-0303
nopalitosf.com
Nopalito serves gourmet Mexican food that
uses local and organic ingredients. Grab a
spot by the window (after a nearly mandatory
but never-too-long wait) and savor mole
enchiladas and a michelada—a zesty Bloody
Mary-type drink of beer mixed with assorted
sauces. $$
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LI PO COCKTAIL LOUNGE
916 Grant Ave • 415-982-0072
Li Po is the consummate Chinatown dive bar.
Its basement was reputed to be an opium den
in days of old. Today, it has a wraparound bar,
a golden altar that burns incense, and dark
vinyl booths in the back that are perfect for
talking business or sipping a delicious Mai Tai
in private.
EL RIO
3158 Mission St • 415-282-3325
elriosf.com
This Outer Mission institution is like an
a la carte neighborhood bar. Live music?
Check. Back patio to get away from live
music? Check. Affordable, well-mixed drinks?
You betcha’.
FUN FACT!
The “Ham and Egg Fire” is the name of the
blaze that devastated San Francisco after the
1906 quake.
San Juan
PUERTO RICO
— Joanne Curcio Quiñones
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UNIQUE STOP
364 San Francisco St, Old San Juan
787-354-5317
You won’t meet anyone else with the same
scarf, purse or necklace if you found it at
this bohemian boutique. The uncommon
accessories here are the handiwork of talented
but largely undiscovered designers from as far
away as Istanbul and the Amazon.
ISLAND BASICS SOAPS
205 San Justo St, Old San Juan • 787-646-7433
Whether you prefer the aroma of lavender
or leather, there’s a good chance you’ll fi nd
the scented soap of your dreams here. The
handmade soaps and lotions are crafted with
rainwater, essential oils and imagination.
PAREO
101 Fortaleza St, Old San Juan • 787-728-7168
pareopareo.com
Step inside this boutique for the island’s most
exotic and colorful selection of wraps, sarongs
and cover-ups, as well as accessories made
from coconuts, bamboo and banana leaves.
GO SEE
CAGUAS BOTANICAL &
CULTURAL GARDEN
Road 156, Caguas • 787-653-8990
Nature lovers will fi nd these 60-plus acres to
be a tropical Garden of Eden with thousands
of fl owering plants, palms and indigenous
trees. It also has a hydroponic garden, an
aviary, a waterlilly pond and a lake with
paddleboats, as well as a few historical and
cultural exhibits.
SAN FELIPE DEL MORRO FORTRESS
Old San Juan • 787-729-6960
nps.gov/saju
This massive fort nicknamed “El Morro” is a
UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site and
a must-see for history buffs. Its nearly fi vecentury-old
tiers and tower overlook the picturesque
San Juan Bay, and it’s probably the
most photographed landmark on the island.
CONDADO CULINARY FEST
Ashford Ave, Condado • 787-603-1880
ramonespuertorico.com
For three evenings only, Condado turns
into a giant street festival where families
and revelers have the chance to sample
the savory cuisine and tasty beverages of
area restaurants. There’s also plenty of live
music to keep the crowd on its feet long after
dinnertime has passed. Oct 22-24.
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CAFÉ BERLIN
407 San Francisco St, Old San Juan
787-722-5205
cafeberlinpr.com
This scenic European-style café is a must for
vegetarians, but that doesn’t mean healthconscious
carnivores won’t fi nd a delicious
dish here to rave about. The Sunday brunch is
fantastic, especially the make-them-yourself
waffl es with fresh-fruit toppings. $$
SOLEIL BEACH CLUB & RESTAURANT
Road 187, KM 4.4, Piñones • 787-253-1033
soleilbeachclub.com
This semi-upscale waterfront restaurant and
bar has some of the best fritters (fried appetizers)
in town. Don’t leave without feasting on
a bacalaito (codfi sh fritter). Located smack in
the middle of the island’s famous rustic strip of
eateries, it offers ample people-watching. $$
LIMA
667 Ponce de Leon Ave, Miramar • 787-725-1597
limarestaurante.com
Expect a chic New York-style ambience and
impressive contemporary Peruvian cuisine and
cocktails at this popular eatery known for its
mouthwatering ceviches and nearly two dozen
drinks fueled with pisco (a traditional Peruvian
liquor). $$$
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NONO’S BAR & RESTAURANT
100 San Sebastian St, Old San Juan
787-725-7819
This is the place to fi nd nonstop action until
the wee hours. Downstairs is a restaurant
and Puerto Rican-style pub with a top-notch
selection of beers and cocktails. Upstairs,
dubbed “Los Balcones,” offers a bird’s-eye
view of the lively San Jose Plaza.
ETERNAL LOBBY LOUNGE
At Conrad San Juan Condado Plaza
999 Ashford Ave, Condado • 787-721-1000
condadoplaza.com
Cocktails and conversation fl ow day and
night at this ultra-modern hotel lobby bar and
lounge. Bermuda shorts and evening gowns
are found side by side in an ambience that
combines metropolitan sophistication and
casual style.
FUN FACT
A tiny, melodious tree frog—the coquí—is the
symbol for Puerto Rico and a favorite muse for
local artisans.
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Sarasota/Bradenton
FLORIDA
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A GOOD YARN
7668 S Tamiami Tr, Sarasota • 941-487-7914
agoodyarnsarasota.com
Accomplished knitters will fi nd everything
they need to start a new project here. And
with dozens of classes, you can learn to make
anything from socks to Bella’s massive knit
gloves from the movie Twilight.
PEOPLE’S POTTERY
362 John Ringling Blvd, St. Armands Circle
941-388-2727
peoplespottery.com
This shop presents work by all sorts of
American artisans, and just about everything
is handmade. You’ll fi nd one-of-a-kind bowls,
mugs and vases at reasonable prices.
ACQUA AVEDA ON THE BEACH
5311 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach • 914-778-5400
acquaaveda.com
Cap off a restful day at the beach with even
more relaxation. Treatments range from
massages and body treatments to facials and
manicures. If you’d rather your chakra-balancing
massage come to you, a masseuse will
be happy to oblige at your resort, beachfront
rental or any nearby accommodations.
GO SEE
VILLAGE OF THE ARTS
Bordered by 9th and 17th aves W and 9th and
14th sts W, Bradenton • 941-747-8056
villageofthearts.com
More than 35 artists call Florida’s largest art
community home. Most galleries, which occupy
converted bungalows, are open Fridays and
Saturdays, and the works include everything
from jewelry and ceramics to fi ne-art paintings
and stained glass. If you need a breather, stop
by Charisma Café and Art for a cup of joe.
SARASOTA BAY EXPLORERS
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota
941-388-4200
sarasotabayexplorers.com
Located next to Mote Marine Laboratory,
Explorers runs eco-tours through Sarasota’s
gorgeous natural waterways by kayak and
boat. Adventurous souls can also get their feet
wet on safari trips.
THE JOHN AND MABLE
RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART
5401 Bayshore Rd, Sarasota • 941-359-5700
ringling.org
Although he’s known mostly for his Greatest
Show on Earth, John Ringling was also a con-
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summate collector of art. The museum holds his
collection, which includes the largest number of
full-scale Rubens paintings outside of Europe.
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ORTYGIA
1418 13th St W, Bradenton • 941-741-8646
ortygiarestaurant.com
Tucked on a side street in the Village of the
Arts, this tiny eatery serves up authentic
Sicilian food inspired by the recipes of Chef
Gaetano Cannata’s ancestors. Ever the
welcoming, energetic host, Cannata is known
for checking up on diners throughout the
meal. The small yet delightful menu includes
wine pairings for almost every dish. $$
THE SUN HOUSE RESTAURANT & BAR
111 Gulf Dr S, Bradenton Beach • 941-782-1122
thesunhouserestaurant.com
Schedule your meal to coincide with the sunset,
when the staff hands out “green fl ash” shooters,
picks a diner to ring the gong and joins
together in song. Then dig into the Floribbean
cuisine; the fresh catch is always a winner. $$$
BEACH BISTRO
6600 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach • 941-778-6444
beachbistro.com
If you’re celebrating an anniversary, or the fact
that you’re on vacation, head to this romantic
restaurant overlooking the beach. Make the
most of the meal by sharing a few plates from
the cheeky menu. Top off the meal with the Makin’
Bacon ice cream, “for the pig in you.” $$$$
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PASTIMES PUB
6540 Superior Ave, Sarasota • 941-924-7782
More than a dive, but less than a lounge,
Pastimes is a happening spot that’s on
many bands’ South Florida tours. The lineup
includes everything from blues to punk.
COCK ‘N BULL
975 Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota • 941-341-9785
the-cock-n-bull.com
Claiming to offer the biggest brew selection in
Florida, this bar is known for its meticulousness.
Your choice will be served in the proper
glass and at the correct temperature. It also
hosts concerts in its massive backyard.
FUN FACT!
Transplanted Scot John Hamilton Gillespie
began building Florida’s—and arguably
America’s—fi rst golfi ng ground on what is now
Main Street in 1886.
Seattle
WASHINGTON
— Brian Ries — Adem Tepedelen
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VELOCITY
251 Yale Ave N • 206-749-9575
velocityartanddesign.com
This spacious modern home furnishings
showroom is loaded with beautiful, functional
and well-designed pieces for every room in the
house. Dozens of top designers from around
the world—Roost, Inhabit and Design House
Stockholm among them—are represented.
GO SEE
WASHINGTON PARK ARBORETUM
2300 Arboretum Dr E • 206-543-8800
depts.washington.edu/uwbg
Soak up the lushness of a Northwest forest
right in the city as you wander through this
230-acre expanse just east of downtown
Seattle. For a totally Zen experience, spend
some meditative time in the Japanese garden.
FAIRHAVEN VIA CHUCKANUT DRIVE
102 miles north of Seattle
chuckanutdrive.com
This is less about the destination and more
about the journey. Scenic Chuckanut Drive
departs I-5 just north of Burlington and offers
a bucolic fall excursion through golden maples
as it winds its way along Puget Sound to
historic, bayside Fairhaven.
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POPPY
622 Broadway E • 206-324-1108
poppyseattle.com
Chef Jerry Traunfeld’s small plates aren’t for
sharing. The thalis he presents are platters
for one, loaded with seven to ten small dishes
that change daily based on what’s in season
and locally available. $$-$$$
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VESSEL
1312 5th Ave • 206-652-0521
vesselseattle.com
A lovely modern, two-level sanctuary, Vessel
is like a temple dedicated to the fi ne art of the
cocktail. Every aspect of this luxe lounge is as
meticulously attended to as the care given its
fi rst-rate drinks.
FUN FACT!
There are 45,000 named tiles in the fl oor of
Seattle’s Pike Place Market, the result of a
1985 fundraiser. At $35 apiece, the tiles raised
nearly $1.6 million.

Tampa
FLORIDA
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FEATURES COSTUMES
3015 W Barcelona St • 813-835-0200
Looking for the perfect Halloween costume?
The the friendly staff here will help you fi nd
the disguise you want, be it a pirate, astronaut
or something monstrous. If they don’t have it,
bring in a sketch or a photo, and this boo-tique
will create a costume for you.
VINTAGE WINE CELLARS
3629 Henderson Blvd • 813-879-2931
vintagewinecellars.net
Find the perfect wine to complement any
meal—from an affordable riesling for a casual
picnic to a vintage burgundy for the most
romantic of dinners—at this California-heavy
international wine cellar.
HOOKER TEA
300 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg
727-894-4832
hookertea.com
With more than 100 different types of loose
teas on hand, including white, green, black,
oolong and pu-erh varieties, this store is
adored by tea-lovers and novices alike.
GO SEE
LEO VILLAREAL: RECENT WORKS
At Tampa Museum of Art
120 W Gasparilla Plaza • 813-274-8130
tampamuseum.org
Artist Leo Villareal works with light,
making complex patterns of LEDs based on
encoded programming. The results are colorful,
vibrant works of art that appear to be living.
After the sun goes down, his largest installation
to date—called Sky (Tampa)—lights up the
south façade of the museum. Through Jan. 3.
ZOOBOO
At Lowry Park Zoo
1101 W Sligh Ave • 813-935-8552
lowryparkzoo.com
How do lions, tigers and bears say BOO?
Find out at Lowry Park Zoo, voted America’s
best zoo by the readers of Parents magazine.
Wander down dark, spooky trails, through
haunted houses like “Pharaoh’s Tomb of
Revenge” and ride the carnival rides however
many times you want. Oct. 1-2, 8-10, 15-17,
22-24 and 28-31.
GUAVAWEEN
Seventh Ave, Ybor City • 813-242-4828
cc-events.org/gw/
Who says dressing up for Halloween is just
for kids? Although the fi rst part of the day is
— Susan Barnes — Karen Ott Mayer
family friendly—including a scavenger hunt,
trick-or-treating and a children’s costume
contest—after 4pm, it becomes an adults-only
party. Don your best get-up and hit the streets
of Ybor City for a night of Latin-style Halloween
revelry, with live music and barhopping led by
Mama Guava. Oct. 30.
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BAMBOOZLE CAFÉ
516 N Tampa St • 813-223-7320
bamboozlecafe.com
Vietnamese-inspired entrées made with the
freshest, healthiest ingredients are on the
menu at this downtown eatery. You can create
your own fusion of fl avors—just tell the chef
what ingredients to include. Highlights include
the Bamboozle rolls (barbecue pork, beef,
prawns or savory tofu wrapped in rice paper)
and the refreshing, homemade ginger ale. $
THE REFINERY
5137 N Florida Ave • 813-237-2000
thetamparefi nery.com
The menu here changes weekly, and
features entrées created by the freshest
food available from local farmers, such as Gulf
amberjack served with sweet potatoes, sweet
corn and apples, and risotto with asparagus,
chevre, leek and thyme. $$
DONATELLO
232 N Dale Mabry Hwy • 813-875-6660
donatellotampa.com
For 25 years, Donatello has served some of
the best Italian food in Tampa. For a decadent
entrée, try the salmon topped with wine
sauce and shrimp. The setting is traditional
and familiar, and the servers are effi cient and
inconspicuous. $$$$
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THE INDEPENDENT
29 Third St N, St. Petersburg • 727-820-9514
independentbeer.com
The name says it all. This hip beer hall
features suds from independent breweries,
mostly imports (about 120 of them) from
Eastern Europe, Germany and Belgium, as
well as vintages from independent wineries
and indie music. The spot has a welcoming
atmosphere where conversation among
strangers is encouraged.
FUN FACT!
The Howard Frankland Bridge, which connects
Tampa to St. Petersburg, was named after the
inventor of the tandem bicycle.
Westshore Tampa Airport
800.449.4343 l www.ramadawestshore.com
Tunica
MISSISSIPPI
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TUNICA PHARMACY/LEVEE SHACK
1181 Main St • 662-363-1431
Just what the doctor ordered—a double dose of
shopping. Funky and original marries practical,
medicinal and necessary at this unique shop
where you can pick up your prescription and a
handcrafted frame or Vera Bradley bag.
GO SEE
DELTA DAY FESTIVAL
At Rivergate Park
Downtown Tunica • 662-363-6611
tunicamainstreet.com/DeltaDay.html
It’s time to dust off Fido’s Godzilla costume
for the pet costume contest. Or better yet, let
your 5-year-old test his or her strength in the
Children’s Tractor Pull. With such ridiculously
entertaining contests, you’ll need to make
time to enjoy the good Southern barbecue,
live music and antique car show. Admission is
free. Oct. 16.
HERNANDO, MS
34 miles northeast of Tunica
With antique haunts, locally owned boutiques
and a popular historic town square, Hernando
oozes charm and originality. Visit the Hernando
Farmers Market on the square, explore
Arkabutla Lake or poke around Kilgore’s local
junk-tique, where there’s never a dull moment.
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BLUE AND WHITE
1355 Hwy 61 N • 662-363-1371
Originally Tunica County’s fi rst gas station, The
Blue and White is all home cooking food now,
despite the unchanged original building. It’s
known for big biscuits, good coffee, Southern
breakfasts and buffets. $
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BLUESVILLE
At Horseshoe Tunica
1021 Casino Center Dr, Robinsville
800-343-7463
horseshoetunica.com
There’s always a headline act playing at
Horseshoe Tunica’s intimate concert venue,
Bluesville. Be one of the 300 lucky people to
snag a ticket for pop singer Michael Bolton’s
upcoming show. Oct. 14.
FUN FACT!
Sixty-fi ve percent of all catfi sh produced in the
US comes from Mississippi.
FREE Airport Shuttle
FREE Continental Breakfast
FREE Wireless Internet
Fitness Center & Pool
Located in the heart of the Westshore Business District
Just one mile from Tampa International Airport
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Washington, DC
DULLES/REAGAN
— Tony Ware
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M29 LIFESTYLE
2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW • 202-295-2829
This breezy Georgetown shop is a creatively
unfi nished space, more like a gallery than
a boutique. A carefully edited selection of
apparel and accessories is for sale to inject
eco-artisan luxury into any wardrobe
or residence.
REDDZ TRADING
7801 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD
301-656-7333
reddztrading.com
This airy consignment shop declares itself a
“California-style resale store,” and buys/sells
youthful women’s styles that are two years old
or newer.
LEGENDARY BEAST
1520 U St NW • 202-797-1234
legendarybeast.com
A trove of vintage jewelry, this quirky shop
offers a treasure hunt for those in the market
for fl air. Based in the third fl oor of a rowhouse,
the vibe is fl ea market, and the styles range
from Art Deco to disco, exotic to mod.
GO SEE
NATIONAL POSTAL MUSEUM
2 Massachusetts Ave NE • 202-633-5555
postalmuseum.si.edu
This branch of the Smithsonian is dedicated
to how the postal service left its stamp on
US history. Galleries chronicle advances in
mail transportation and highlight milestones
such as the establishment of the Offi ce of the
Postmaster General 221 years ago this month.
THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
101 Independence Ave SE • 202-707-8000
loc.gov
Approved in 1800 by President John Adams,
the Library of Congress is the original federal
cultural institution and the largest library in
the world. Docent-led tours allow visitors
views of the architecturally stunning reading
rooms, galleries and historical stacks.
THE NEWSEUM
555 Pennsylvania Ave NW • 888-639-7386
newseum.org
Dedicated to fi ve centuries of media, this
interactive museum traces the fl ow of
information through showcases of awardwinning
prose and photography. There are
also special exhibits on groundbreaking news,
such as Elvis “the Pelvis” Presley’s impact on
popular culture, on view through Feb. 14.
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DIRTY DEEDS
Local, organic
foods are all the rage
these days. But few
city slickers realize the
work that goes into it.
That’s not the case with
People for the Potomac,
the DC-area branch of
the national group Crop
Mob. One Saturday
each month, they ditch
the city for fresh air and
farm tools, laboring the
day away—weeding,
digging, planting,
harvesting—on a local
organic farm. The idea
is to help support the
capital region’s foodshed
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AGORA
1527 17th St NW • 202-332-6767
agoradc.net
This boisterous, brick-lined den hosts
a culinary tour along the Aegean coast.
Charcoal-grilled seafood is a standout,
accompanied by an expansive wine list
offering “teaser” pours, glasses or bottles to
pair with the Turkish-Greek small plates. $$
RIPPLE
3417 Connecticut Ave NW • 202-244-7995
rippledc.com
An intimate wine, beer and small plates
restaurant in Cleveland Park, Ripple showcases
artisanal American cuisine, including seasonal
salads, house-made crackers and charcuterie
plates. Food is served along a 40-foot bar or in
the linen-curtained back room. $$
THE CHESAPEAKE ROOM
501 Eighth St SE • 202-543-1445
thechesapeakeroom.com
Joining the burgeoning Barracks Row restaurant
scene, this narrow, nautical-minded
eatery offers house-infused cocktails and a
surf-to-turf menu of Mid-Atlantic-informed cuisine.
Whether you dine in the lacquered maple
barroom or on the expansive covered
while learning organic
and sustainable growing
practices. Of course, a
mob only functions with
DC’s Monthly Crop Mob
cropmobdc.com
patio, organic, sustainable ingredients
shine. $$$
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FIRE STATION 1
8131 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD
301-585-1370
fi restation-1.com
Have a burning desire for a brew? This
refurbished brick fi rehouse, complete with fi re
engine-sized windows, offers 20 bottles and 12
taps (including the local Hook & Ladder label),
as well as hearty, upscale American grub.
SHENANDOAH BREWING COMPANY
652 S Pickett St, Alexandria, VA • 703-823-9508
shenandoahbrewing.com
The fi rst microbrewery producing bottled beer
in Alexandria since Prohibition, this establishment
offers samples in its intimate brewpub
(open Thursday to Saturday). The awardwinning
stouts are standout choices. There’s
also a brew-on-premise program for those who
want to custom-craft and label their own.
FUN FACT!
volunteers. Get your
hands dirty this month
for a hard, rewarding day
of work. Oct. 16.
Both the White House and US Capitol were
burned by British forces on Aug. 14, 1814.
Daily Scheduled Segway Safaris
DC - Annapolis - Baltimore - Gettysburg
1 hour $45 2 hour $70
For Reservations Call
1-800-734-7393
www.segsinthecity.com

West Palm Beach
FLORIDA
— Jeff Fleet
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UOMO FASHION
202 S Olive Ave
561-805-8696
uomofashion.com
Not your average men’s clothing shop, this
is where a man comes for bespoke clothing.
Bring in your fabric and a design, and Uomo
will custom fi t the garment to your body. It
also sells ready-to-wear styles and accessories
from around the world.
GO SEE
DIVADUCK AMPHIBIOUS TOURS
At the Duck Stop at CityPlace
510 Hibiscus St • 561-844-4188
divaduck.com
It’s a bus, it’s a boat—it’s DivaDuck. Take a
75-minute ride through the streets of
West Palm Beach and “splash” into the
Intracoastal Waterway, where DivaDuck
passes Peanut Island before returning to dry
land. Be on the lookout for native turtles, birds
and dolphins.
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PADDY MAC’S
IRISH RESTAURANT & PUB
10971 N Military Tr, Palm Beach Gardens
561-691-4366
paddymacspub.com
A collection of traditional and localized Irish
fare is served here. It has the norms like
corned beef, shepherd’s pie and Irish cottage
pie, but don’t miss the dolphin crusted with
pecans, walnuts and almonds or the succulent
chicken breast stuffed with apple and
almonds. Finish off your meal with the famous
Bushmill’s Irish coffee. $$
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FEELGOOD’S ROCK BAR & GRILL
219 Clematis St
561-833-6500
feelgoodswestpalm.com
Located on eclectic Clematis Street, Feelgood’s
(co-owned by Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe) is an
action-packed club with the best of rock and
dance DJs. Local rock bands play weekly, and
every so often Neil himself takes the stage.
FUN FACT!
Worth Avenue is aptly referred to as
“the Rodeo Drive of Florida” because of
its famously upscale shops, boutiques
and cafés.
White Plains
NEW YORK
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WESTCHESTER ROAD RUNNER
179 E Post Rd • 914-682-0637
westchesterroadrunner.com
Dedicated to running and its necessary
equipment, this sports source claims the
East Coast’s largest running shoe selection.
To sweeten the pot, its seemingly endless
stock of apparel for runners, swimmers and
triathletes rivals that of its shoes.
GO SEE
NOONDAY GETAWAY CONCERTS
AT GRACE
33 Church St • 914-949-0384
dtmusic.org/programs_noonday.htm
Each Wednesday, Grace Church treats attendees
to free music in its picturesque garden
(weather permitting). October’s lineup includes
a duet by fl utist Elyse Knobloch and guitarist
Peter Press (Oct. 21), and classic jazz from the
West Point Band’s Jazz Knights Sextet (Oct. 28).
CATSKILL MOUNTAIN RAILROAD
110 miles northwest of White Plains
Rt. 28, Mount Tremper • 845-688-7400
catskillmtrailroad.com
This historic railroad runs along Esopus Creek
through narrow Catskill Mountain valleys. Fall
foliage trips run through October, and open
panoramic-view passenger cars offer ample opportunity
to take in the kaleidoscope of colors.
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SEASON’S JAPANESE BISTRO
105 Mamaroneck Ave • 914-421-1163
seasonsjapanesebistro.com
Fresh, delectable sushi and sashimi guarantee
a satisfying meal at this popular dining spot. A
huge sake selection and surprising desserts,
like fried cheesecake and tempura ice cream,
only add to the culinary adventure. $$$
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VINTAGE BAR & LOUNGE
171 Main St • 914-328-5803
vintagebar.net
The 1920s speakeasy door at this spot hides
the lively nightlife within. Karaoke Tuesdays
are a big hit with locals, happy hour lasts until
7pm, and the food is reliably good.
FUN FACT!
The Jacob Purdy House, which served as Gen.
Washington’s headquarters in 1776 and 1778,
still stands in downtown White Plains.
Two blocks from the US Capitol–
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520 North Capitol Street, NW Washington, DC
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Wichita
KANSAS
— Kristin Gorski — Sarah McIntosh
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AL’S OLD & NEW BOOK STORE
1710 W Douglas Ave • 316-264-8763
alsoldbooks.com
For the last 50 years, this shop has drawn
book lovers ready to discover great new reads.
Even if your tastes run more toward hard-tofi
nd or out-of-print books, stop in: Classics are
easy to locate in the well-organized inventory.
GO SEE
BOTANICA GARDENS
701 Amidon St • 316-264-0448
botanica.org
Beautiful colors and aromas abound at these
9-arce gardens. This local, family-friendly
treasure features more than 3,600 species of
plants (many of them fl owering), a sculpture
garden and a brand-new free-fl ight butterfl y
house, where hundreds of butterfl ies fl it and
fl utter about you in an enclosed space.
NIGHT OF THE LIVING ZOO
At Sedgwick County Zoo
5555 Zoo Blvd • 316-660-9453
scz.org
This local Halloween favorite is not overly
scary, and there are candy stations and games,
such as beanbag tosses, scattered throughout
the grounds. It’s held a week early, leaving
plenty of time for neighborhood haunting on
the 31st. Oct. 22-24.
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PACIFIC COAST PIZZA
7718 E 37th St N • 316-201-4743
This pizza joint offers plenty of classic
toppings, but what sets it apart is the West
Coast-style options. The wipe out (sweet
chile sauce, Thai marinated chicken, peanuts,
mozzarella, pepper and onion) and palm
springs (beef tenderloin, shrimp, Monterey
jack cheese and onion) are standouts. $$
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MIKE’S WINE DIVE
4714 E Douglas Ave • 316-613-2772
mikeswinedive.com
Mike’s serves Latin-fusion cuisine, and the bar
is open until 2am. Choose from among 250
wines from the 44-page menu, then head out
to the patio to enjoy a breeze.
FUN FACT!
The knork, a combination fork and knife, was
invented by Kansas native Mike Miller.
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New Partnership
AirTran Airways is pleased to introduce
service to six additional markets from
Milwaukee with our partner SkyWest Airlines.
Passengers will be able to make seamless
connections between SkyWest and AirTran
flights while still earning A+ Rewards
credits. SkyWest flights can be purchased
at airtran.com.
New Destinations Nonstop from Milwaukee:
Akron/Canton
Des Moines
Omaha
Destinations with more nonstop flights
from Milwaukee:
Indianapolis
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
All of us at AirTran Airways thank you
for choosing us today. We look forward
to seeing you again aboard another
AirTran Airways flight.
Programs
Terminals
Airwear
Routes
Beverages
Welcome Aboard
New Nonstops
Atlanta — Aruba
Atlanta — Montego Bay
Atlanta — Nassau/Paradise Island
Atlanta — Tunica, MS
Baltimore/Washington — Grand Rapids
Baltimore/Washington — Huntsville/Decatur
Baltimore/Washington — Indianapolis
Baltimore/Washington — Jacksonville
Baltimore/Washington — Montego Bay
Baltimore/Washington —
Nassau/Paradise Island
Branson, MO — Orlando
Dallas/Ft. Worth — Milwaukee
Des Moines — Orlando
Grand Rapids — Ft. Myers
Grand Rapids — Tampa
Huntsville/Decatur — Orlando
Indianapolis — New York (LaGuardia)
Lexington — Orlando
Orlando — Aruba
Orlando — Grand Rapids
Orlando — Key West
Orlando — Montego Bay
Orlando — Washington, D.C.
(Reagan National)
October 7, 2010
Milwaukee — New Orleans
November 18, 2010
Milwaukee — Phoenix
Milwaukee — Sarasota/Bradenton
Rochester — Ft. Myers
February 16, 2011
Atlanta — Punta Cana,
Dominican Republic
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Aruba
Des Moines
Grand Rapids
Huntsville/Decatur
Key West
Lexington, KY
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Nassau/Paradise Island, Bahamas
Omaha*
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Tunica, MS
*Service provided by AirTran's
partner SkyWest Airlines
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Stretch out in our two-by-two seats, which offer
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TERMINALS Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
North Terminal
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Navy Fleece
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A plush, full-zip-up
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technology (DWR), and outside zip pockets.
Available in both men’s and women’s.
To purchase visit the Airwear store at
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Sky Cap
Security Checkpoint
Mass Transit
Car Rental
Baggage Claim
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Designation
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Train
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Portland
Boston
Rochester
Minneapolis/St. Paul
Buffalo/Niagara
Grand
Rapids
Flint 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
Lexington
Newport News / Williamsburg
Milwaukee
Chicago
(Midway)
Des Moines
Moline/Quad Cities
Omaha
Bloomington/Normal
Denver
San Francisco
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Kansas City
ROUTES
We serve over 60 cities across the country. And everywhere we go, low fares follow.
Wichita
Las Vegas
Raleigh / Durham
Branson
Charlotte
Knoxville
Asheville
Huntsville
Memphis
Tunica
Los Angeles (LAX)
Atlanta
* San Diego
Phoenix
Dallas / Ft.Worth
Jacksonville
Pensacola
Gulfport/Biloxi
New Orleans
Orlando
Houston (Hobby)
Tampa
San Antonio
West Palm Beach
Sarasota / Bradenton
Ft. Myers
Ft. Lauderdale
Miami
MEXICO MEXICO
Nassau
Key West
Cancun
For schedules, go to airtran.com.
Effective February 16, 2011
San Juan
Punta Cana
Montego Bay
Routes and cities subject to change without notice.
Some nonstop routes indicated operate seasonally and/or less than daily.
* San Diego is served seasonally
____
AirTran Airways nonstop flights
____
Service provided by our partner SkyWest Airlines
Aruba
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MORE FOR YOU BEVERAGES
Complimentary Beverages
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.com to order.
squeezed XXX
Premium Beverages
All Beverages are complimentary in Business Class. In the main cabin, Premium Juice, Milk and Water $2.
Icelandic
Glacial Water
Water – $2
smartwater ®
Juice – $2
Fuze Peach Mango
Alcoholic Beverages
AirTran Airways is pleased to offer Anheuser-Busch products on all of our flights.
Beer $5; Liquor, Signature Cocktails and Wine $6.
Cresta Blanca
Cabernet
Cresta Blanca
Chardonnay
Bloody Mary
Mix
Royal Blend, Decaf, Earl Grey
and Jasmine Green Tea
Regular and
Decaf Coffee
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.
Hot Chocolate
Milk – $2
Nesquik Chocolate and
Regular Milk
Signature Cocktails – $6
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

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 Flight
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
The use of electronic cigarettes and chewing
tobacco is prohibited onboard the aircraft.
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 Flight 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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