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City Traveler Blog
And The Academy Award Winning Location Is…
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by Byron Beck at
2/24/2011 2:52 PM CST
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 Very few of us will ever know what it’s like to stand in front of the world to accept an Academy Award — but with the help of CityPASS, we can all get a chance to stand in the same places where many of these celebrated movies were filmed. In honor of this year’s 83rd Annual Academy Awards, we have designed a mini-tour of a few CityPASS attractions as real-live movie lots featured in Oscar-winning films. ... Read More »
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Chicago and New York – What’s the Difference?
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by Dan Patterson at
2/22/2011 3:38 PM CST
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 Thinking of taking a vacation to the Big Apple or the Windy City? Compare their unique qualities while you consider the different things to do in New York and places to visit in Chicago with a little help from our infographic comparing the two cities! ... Read More »
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Frankly, My Dear, You Should Give a Damn
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by Hope Strong at
2/15/2011 4:19 PM CST
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 Gone With the Wind generated more famous quotations than you can shake a stick at, but the real legacy of Rhett Butler, Scarlett O’Hara and all the other personalities from the Pulitzer Prize winning novel lies with the woman who created them, Margaret Mitchell. ... Read More »
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Parents Picks Best Children’s Museums
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by City Traveler at
2/10/2011 4:47 PM CST
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 Parents magazine names 10 best children’s museums across the U.S. – and two CityPASS attractions round out the top three spots. Children’s Museum of Houston is ranked #1 and Please Touch Museum, Philadelphia comes in at #3. ... Read More »
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At the Seattle Aquarium, love is in the water – Aquarium biologists set the stage for a romantic Octopus Blind Date
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by City Traveler at
2/8/2011 4:57 PM CST
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 If the idea of embarking on a blind date sounds nerve-racking, imagine a few hundred strangers tagging along to see how it goes. That’s the setup for K2 (female) and Homer, resident octopuses at the Seattle Aquarium. On Monday, Feb. 14, as the public looks on, aquarium biologists turned matchmakers will introduce the pair, hoping for a Valentine’s Day love connection. ... Read More »
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Plan a Picture-perfect Valentine’s Day – Movie locations offer fun and memorable ways to celebrate with your sweetie
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by Deborah Wakefield at
2/1/2011 5:10 PM CST
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 Who says you need to spend a fortune on lavish gifts and expensive dinners to show how much you care? If your Valentine has a soft spot for the cinema, visiting a romantic movie location could be just the ticket for an ideal — not to mention budget-friendly — Valentine’s Day outing. ... Read More »
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2011 Museum Wish List
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by Byron Beck at
1/27/2011 5:34 PM CST
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 One of the best places to discover the pulse of a city is within its museums. And several of the country's top museums have pulse-pounding exhibits scheduled for 2011. Here are a few you may want to add to your vacation wish list. ... Read More »
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What’s New at the Disneyland Resort – Disney’s 2011 lineup promises both undersea and interstellar adventures, as well as a Soundsational parade.
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by Deborah Wakefield at
1/21/2011 10:28 AM CST
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 Disney imagineers and crew are busy adding the finishing touches to several fantastic experiences scheduled to debut in early summer at the Disneyland Resort. Here’s a quick look at what 2011 has in store. ... Read More »
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Fun facts about the Statue of Liberty
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by Dan Patterson at
1/19/2011 10:42 AM CST
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 Did you ever wonder what the different parts of the Statue of Liberty represent? Did you know that in high winds Lady Liberty’s torch can sway up to 5 inches? Find out everything you ever wanted to know about this famous New York sightseeing destination right here. ... Read More »
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What’s New in Boston? – Major makeovers are spiffing up many of Boston’s best-known art, science and historical museums.
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by Byron Beck at
1/17/2011 10:54 AM CST
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 No other city has a rhythm — or dialect — quite like Boston. This New England hamlet of 650,000 souls is often touted for its vital role in the American Revolution and for its concentration of intellectual centers. But Boston is more than just tea parties and textbooks. It’s also a major metropolis with thriving fine art, science and historical museums. And every one of them seems to be on the move. ... Read More »
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