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you secretly yearn for cowboy boots and love to two-step, or want to learn to two-step, head for Fort Worth. A well-kept secret of Fort Worth's is the five star museums scattered throughout town. "The Modern," as locals call the new museum designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando. Besides housing one of the larges collections of modern art in the US, the building itself is a work o fart. Within walking distance are the highly rated Kimbell Art Museum, Amon Carter Museum, National Cowgirl Hall of Fame and Museum, among others. Fort Worth's Stockyards National Historic District features rodeos, cattle drives and Texas barbecue. After the rodeo, head over to Billy Bob's for two-stepping with cowboys to live music.

Northwest
Salt Lake City is a short plane ride away from most northwest cities and towns, and is still uncrowded, even during the height of summer. Host of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games Salt Lake City expanded its infrastructure and cultural offerings, all of which remain to entertain visitors. Religious or not, visit Temple Square, seat of the Mormon Church. On Sunday mornings, the famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir broadcasts its weekly "Music and the Spoken Word" program, free to all. In the summer, stroll through lush gardens surrounding every building. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy a drive up to Antelope Island State Park, accessible north of the city. Cross the several-mile bridge and gain access to beaches on the Salt Lake and hundreds of acres of spectacular hiking, biking and horseback riding opportunities.

Midwest
Nashville , Tennessee is home of country music, the Grand Ole' Opry and Vanderbilt University. Museum and garden lovers must visit Cheekwood, a historic house, art museum and Garden. For lush growth indoors, the Gaylord Opryland Resort boasts acres of indoor conservatories, shopping dining and entertainment. Music lovers have over fifty live music venues from which to choose, and there is more to Nashville than country music. Whether you love country music or not, take in a show at the Grand Ole' Opry, a Saturday night tradition for almost one hundred years. You might get lucky and see a legend live!

Wherever you live in the United States, weekend getaway opportunities abound. The above five cities are special in that even if you live near, they still have cultures unique to themselves, and offer a different experience from the everyday. They are perfect for vacations in your own back yard.

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