Tagged With "Bruckner Blvd"
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Re: Montreal: Je Me Souviens
Re the name "Montreal": there is a town in France with the same name so it is not certain that the City of Montreal is called that because of Mont Royal. Apart from that small quibble, I heartily agree with all you have written about my home city. Oh, wait ... it really isn't so that "almost everyone speaks English quite well". Venture east of Blvd St Laurent and you'll soon find that isn't the case. But then the average visitor, unless by accident, will not find him/herself in the part of...
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Re: Where in the World is Gumbo? #4.5, 12/6/13
Newport Pier, Oceanfront Blvd. & 21st Place, Newport Beach, CA.
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Re: Pere Lachaise: Home to Permanent Parisians
Pheymont, I'm sure you're familiar with Montmartre and know when you're at the cemetery you'll be very close to Rue Lepic and environs, my "home" neighborhood. If you haven't already, from the cemetery walk east on Blvd Clichy to Rue Lepic, turn left and go uphill, jog right/left at the top onto Rue Tholoze where you'll pass my first Paris home, and on a few steps more to the old moulin of Impressionist fame. After years and many visits it's still my favorite village and, after trying...
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Memphis, Tennessee: 1) Graceland
3764 Elvis Presley Blvd. It’s an address most Elvis fans know by heart because that’s where you’ll find Graceland . Graceland is THE place every Elvis must visit at least once in their lifetime. Not only was...
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Quebec — A Walled European Fortress In America
Quebec, like New York, is both a city and a state (or rather, a province). It’s an island of French heritage and culture within our Anglo-North American continent. We combined this visit with stops in Montreal and...
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art (Where Gumbo was #85)
In addition its contributions to the performing arts Los Angeles is also home to the largest art museum in the Western United States – The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). Located on Wilshire Blvd just east of Fairfax Ave....
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Government St., Mobile: A Great Historic Street (Pt. 1)
I haven't heard anybody else say this, especially in the local area, but Government Street in Mobile, Alabama is one the most spectacular historic streets in the world, even today. I had a chance to walk a good portion of Government St. in March of...
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Route 66 - Pasadena to Needles
Last summer I had the opportunity to do something I had always wanted to do - drive a significant portion of Route 66. Having spent 4 days in LA, I started a drive to Albuquerque to meet up with The Amazing Ms. D. Instead of rushing down the...
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January 13, 2020: Statue of Hans Christian Andersen, Copenhagen
DrFumblefinger visits the statue of Hans Christian Andersen situated outside of Copenhagen's City Hall.
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Ontario's worst road: Have you been on it?
Canada's Auto Association is holding an (un)popularity contest for bad roads in hopes of spurring repairs and improvements.
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5 Miami Landmarks to Visit During the Summer
Sometimes we get wrapped up in our crazy lives and I forget what a great city I live in. Not only is Miami filled with mouth-watering food, but also some pretty cool landmarks and spots everyone should spend some time in. Before the summer is...
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"City Center", Las Vegas, Nevada. Where Gumbo was #54.
Gumbo was visiting Las Vegas and its fancy new "City Center" -- not actually at the center or heart of the city (which to me is the old downtown area), but a new multibillion dollar development sandwiched between the Las Vegas Blvd ("the...
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5 Delicious Brunch Spots In Coral Gables
Who doesn't love brunch? There are tons of places you could check out for brunch but I wanted to bring you the best from Coral Gables because lately Downtown Gables has been booming with great new spots to try. Brunch on my friends!...
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September 22, 2016: Paisley Park, Chanhassen, Minnesota
Paisley Park, home of Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016), an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and actor.
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Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles
Travel Rob shows you why the Petersen Automotive Museum in LA is one of the finest Auto Museums in the world,
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Alice Austen House: Worth a trip to Staten Island
Jonathan L takes us on a trip to Staten Island to explore the life of early 20th century photographer Alice Austen
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, November 28, 2013: The Mirage, Las Vegas
Over two decades ago my family and I visited Las Vegas, one of many vacations there. Our trip happened to coincide with the opening of a brand new hotel on the Strip called the Mirage. It was after dark when we drove...
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Las Vegas
The city of Entertainment. So many shows, nightclubs drinking; and gambling only makes it more confusing. The Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Indoor Skydiving, Zip Line, Rock Climbing, Triple A Baseball, Rodeos, Concerts, Limos,...
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Holiday Train Show at the NY Botanical Gardens
Every year the NY Botanical Gardens turns the Haupt Conservatory into a model train holiday fantasy.
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Sept. 16, 2018: Bruckner Boulevard
Jonathan L brings us a view of old and new in the South Bronx
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Re: Best free hotel breakfast? Survey says Embassy Suites
Hawthorn Suites on Westwood Blvd. Orlando do a great breakfast ! Pity they don't do WiFi too.
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Walking Los Angeles: Hollywood
Walking through Hollywood, Jonathan L starts to find more to like about Los Angeles.
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Walking Los Angeles: LACMA and the La Brea Tar Pits
Side by side in Los Angeles, one of America's largest art museums, and the scene of life and death for ancient creatures.
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July 22, 2020: Breaking Bad—Saul's Law Office, Albuquerque
Samantha and her husband checked out Saul's Law Office on their self-guided "Breaking Bad" tour.
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Ontario Beach Park, Rochester NY
Jonathan L brought Gumbo to visit Ontario Beach Park in Rochester NY
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NY Botanical Garden Pumpkin Patch
Jonathan L takes us on a walk through New York Botanical Garden's yearly harvest festival
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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond, Virginia
Jonathan L visits Richmond's wonderful Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
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Swap Shop, Fort Lauderdale (Where Gumbo was #441)
Gumbo was visiting Fort Lauderdale's popular Swap Shop, an 88 acre complex featuring drive-in theaters, flea market, large indoor shopping area, and one of the finest exotic luxury car collections in the world. There's lost to see and do here.
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Celebrate the Holidays at NYBG Glow
Jonathan L takes us to see the holiday light show at the New York Botanical Gardens
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Welcome to Memphis!
Samantha shares a unique Welcome to Memphis sign she saw while visiting and exploring the Memphis, Tennessee area.
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Exploring Historic St. Augustine
Stephanie shares St. Augustine's variety of museums and other attractions for adult visitors
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Washington State Capitol—The Evergreen State
On a trip to Seattle we were able to check one more state capitol off our list, the Washington State Capitol in Olympia!
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A Surreal Visit to the Dali Museum in St Petersburg, Florida
Join Gutterpup for an enlightening and puzzling experience with the works of the Spanish surrealist
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Finding the Old Frontier in Wichita
Marilyn Jones visits Cowtown, a living history museum with dozens of period buildings and thousands of antiques on exhibit
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Penguin Encounter at Wichita’s Sedgwick County Zoo
Marilyn and a friend enjoy a zoo experience with new feathered friends
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Signs of Downtown Las Vegas
Las Vegas is one of the most loved -- and despised -- travel destinations in the world. Some folks bask in and are energyzed by its non-stop action and adrenaline, the gambling, the booze, the neon lights -- everything you imagine. Others not so much.