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Scottish Highland Gathering and Games in Pleasanton, CA

August 16, 2010 in California Hotels, Events by Steven
We talk up the West Coast's largest Scottish games and festival. View a traditional athletic event, groove to a Celtic rock band, a test your mettle against a steak and kidney pie.

Wonderworks – Orlando, FL Attractions

July 1, 2010 in Florida Hotels, Museums by Steven
We visit the Orlando outpost of the popular "Amusement Park for Your Mind", Wonderworks. An upside-down building is just part of the craziness.

Top American Zoos – San Antonio Zoo

June 22, 2010 in Texas Hotels, Zoos by Steven
We send some long-overdue love San Antonio way with a visit to the San Antonio Zoo, still reeling from the launch of the impressive "Africa Live!" exhibit.

Washington DC Jazz Festival – June 1-13, 2010

May 20, 2010 in Events, Washington D.C. Hotels by Steven
Our continuing coverage of summer music festivals takes us to the DC Jazz Festival. This sprawling 13-day festival offers free and paid concerts.

USA Travel Guide Recommends – Best Beaches in the World

April 20, 2010 in Features, Outdoor Adventure by Steven
Look beyond the tourist traps to find the true best beaches in the world. Our friends at "Best Beaches" provide an invaluable resource for beach enthusiasts the world over.

Attend WrestleMania XXVI at University of Phoenix Stadium

February 24, 2010 in Arizona Hotels, Events, Family Travel, Sports by Steven
Welcome back to USA Travel Guide. Two opening thoughts: Can you believe that hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, of all people, was the first to break the news? I love John Cena. The man can wrestle, he can act, he can crack a [...]

Kemah Boardwalk – Houston Day Trips and Things to Do

November 9, 2009 in Family Travel, Outdoor Adventure, Spring Break Vacations, Summer Vacations, Texas Hotels by Steven
You may not often put Texas and “boardwalk” together in your mind, but fact is Texas has one of the longest coastlines in the continental United States, and gosh darn it we use it. Just a half-hour (or so) car trip out of Houston and you’ll be at Galveston Bay, home to a major cruise [...]

Pueblo Grande and Indian Market – Things to Do in Phoenix, Arizona

October 28, 2009 in American History Tours, Arizona Hotels, Events, Family Travel, Museums by Steven
Another cool thing about Phoenix is the Pueblo Grande Museum and Archeological Park. This ancient village of the Hohokam people features houses, offices and canals dated back more than 1500 years, with more yet to be discovered. While the tour sections have been preserved for the purpose of receiving guests, Pueblo Grande is still an active dig.

Eat Up! – Oxnard, California Food Festivals

December 18, 2008 in California Hotels, Events, Family Travel, Food Events by Steven
I’ve been throwing a lot of last minute stuff out there lately, but this time I’m giving you loads of advance warning, so no excuses. Located on the Pacific coast about sixty miles west of Los Angeles, the pleasant city of Oxnard, California may not have an ingrained food culture, but it does know how to [...]

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