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Local Guides > Albuquerque The best Mexican restaurants in Albuquerque, NM: 1 of 4
Old and new traditions merge in New Mexico as evidenced by old Mexican cuisine. You see the diverse cultures in the people, the architecture, and you taste it in Albuquerque's finest Mexican restaurants. Native home grown red and green chiles combine to make Albuquerque the premier city for Mexican cuisine and the best Mexic... More..
Local Guides > Cleveland Things to do on Lake Erie in Cleveland, OH: 1 of 4
There's an entire summer's worth of fun waiting for you with hundreds of things to do on Lake Erie near Cleveland Ohio, and since recreation is best when enjoyed with others, bring the family or a special friend. Charter a sailboat and explore Lake Erie islands, fish, enjoy waterfront sports, or lay in the sun on Cleveland b... More..
Local Guides > Oklahoma City Highlights of the Myriad Botanical Gardens in Oklahoma City, OK: 1 of 4
Myriad Botanical Gardens began as a vision in 1964 and was meant to revitalize downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Highlighting the attractions in Myriad Botanical Gardens are a great number of rare and exotic plants with some dating back to prehistoric periods, but the architecture of Crystal Bridge Conservatory is also one o... More..
Local Guides > Cleveland Museum reviews: Great Lakes Science Center, Cleveland, OH: 1 of 3
Great Lakes Science Center is geared toward family and is exceptionally "kid friendly." Parents with children won't have to be concerned about their touching everything in sight, because the 400 exhibits are hands-on and interactive. Take time to visit the Omnimax theater. The kids will be engrossed in the scheduled presenta... More..
Local Guides > Albuquerque Historic sites of interest in Albuquerque, NM: 2 of 5
Albuquerque, NM is a pulsating city, full of life, and nestled in the bowl of the Rio Grande Valley. To the west are the volcanic cones and nearby is the Petroglyph National Monument. Off to the east are the elegant Sandia and Manzano mountains. Historic sites of interest abound in Albuquerque and to write about all, and do ... More..
Local Guides > Cleveland How did Cleveland get the nickname of Forest City?: 3 of 6
Built near the mouth of the Cuyahoga River, Cleveland is located on the shores of the Great Lake Erie. Originally a frontier town with lush forests and greenery, Erie provided fertile wetlands to the North and transportation of goods,while the Cuyahoga River and the heavily forested landscape welcomed new settlers. Forest Ci... More..
Local Guides > Albuquerque A guide to public transportation in Albuquerque, NM: 2 of 4
Public transportation is a cities' life blood, and Albuquerque, NM does it right by providing a fleet of modern clean air hybrid vehicles loaded with high technology features. Automated PA system, Internet hookup, bike racks, and books to keep the children occupied during the ride. All it needs to be perfect is to serve the ... More..
Local Guides > Cleveland A guide to the West Side Market in Cleveland, OH: 1 of 2
The marvelous West Side Market is not your everyday grocery store or shopping mall. West Side Market has something for everyone. If you're a buyer of fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, and poultry or if architectural structure peaks your interest, you'll be delighted with West Side Market. Affordable prices make this mark... More..
Local Guides > Chicago Cheap hotel recommendations in Chicago, Illinois: 1 of 1
The price of hotel rooms in the general Chicago area vary broadly, and if you're not set on staying in the heart of "downtown Chicago," uptown and surrounding areas yield more than 100 hotels for $75 or less per night. Many of these are chain hotels and are rated at 2 stars. They're clean, comfortable and most have Internet ... More..
Local Guides > Chicago Should Illinois expand gambling as one way of easing its budget troubles?: 1 of 1
The state of Illinois is an intricate web of networks from Chicago to Springfield. It's difficult to identify the good guys from the bad guys, but lately with the trial of Tony Rezko, we've learned that Illinois politicians have multiple relationships with all kinds of people. The expansion of gambling would open an addition... More..