Archive for the ‘United States East’ Category
Philadelphia’s Quirky Attractions Pay Homage To The Unusual
Here’s a look at some of the Philadelphia-area attractions that make the region just a little delightfully weird:
October 18, 2011
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Fall Foliage Colors Spreading in Northern Maine, and The View Comes Complete With Harvest Festivals
AUGUSTA, Maine – More foliage colors are beginning to show in northern Maine, according to the second 2011 fall foliage report from the Maine Department of Conservation (MDOC).
September 27, 2011
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Natural Ways to Enjoy Fall Foliage in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. – From the Blue Ridge Mountains to dense piedmont forests to the tranquil coastal waters of the Chesapeake Bay, Virginia is the ideal place for people looking to step away from the stress of everyday life and relax and reconnect with loved ones and nature this fall. Virginia’s topography welcomes all types of [...]
September 27, 2011
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Magic of Autumn Turns Forest into a Kaleidoscope of Color in the Allegheny National Forest Region of Pennsylvania
BRADFORD, Pa. – The forest will soon be alive in the Allegheny National Forest Region with colors right from Mother Nature’s palette. The Allegheny National Forest Region, the site of the only national forest in Pennsylvania, is located 90 miles south of Buffalo, N.Y. Fall is bigger in this neck of the woods with thousands [...]
September 22, 2011
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America’s Cup World Series Final to be Held in Newport, Rhode Island
NEWPORT, RI—Newport has been named the final stop of the 2011-2012 America’s Cup World Series, which will conclude the first season of the new AC45 professional circuit. The series will be a nine-day event held June 23-July 1, 2012.
September 21, 2011
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33rd Annual Riverfest Celebrates The Heritage, Culture & Beauty Of The Cape Fear River in North Carolina
Wilmington, NC: With the Cape Fear River as its focal point, the 33rd annual Wilmington Riverfest celebration in Wilmington, North Carolina (October 7-9, 2011) celebrates the river’s heritage, culture, and natural beauty. This year’s festival theme-”Reflections on the River”-draws attention to the river’s important role in shaping Wilmington’s past, present and future. Riverfest continues its [...]
September 19, 2011
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Fête the Fall Harvest in Newport, Rhode Island: Food & Wine, Fairs and Festivals in the Field
NEWPORT, RI—As the summer sun starts to give way to milder coastal breezes, and the tree tops are painted in vivid hues of crimson red, brilliant yellow and burnt orange, Newport and Bristol County enter into what is arguably it’s most majestic of seasons. While Mother Nature shows off, enjoy awe-inspiring architecture, rich history, enchanting [...]
September 13, 2011
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Fall Foliage Combines with Legendary Scenic Drives for the Ultimate Road Trip in Virginia
Richmond, Virginia – Fall is one of the favorite times of the year for loved ones to take a road trip in Virginia to enjoy 15 million acres of stunning fall foliage and each other’s company. As autumn spreads a beautiful blanket of foliage throughout the Commonwealth the natural beauty inspires a sense of love [...]
September 8, 2011
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Here’s a List of Fall Festival Favorites Around Wilmington, Delaware, USA
Greater Wilmington Area is famous for its festivals. Here are some of the highlights during the fall season:
September 5, 2011
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Good Humor at the Met—Caricature and Satire Explored in Infinite Jest at the Metropolitan Museum of New York Beginning
Infinite Jest: Caricature and Satire from Leonardo to Levine, on view at The Metropolitan Museum of Art September 13, 2011, through March 4, 2012, will explore humorous imagery from the Italian Renaissance to the present. Consisting mostly of works from the Metropolitan Museum’s rich collection in its Department of Drawings and Prints, the exhibition will [...]
September 2, 2011
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