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Meadow Highland Games & Celtic Festival in VA

In addition to Heavy Athletics Competitions, pipe and drum, Irish and Scottish Fiddle, harp and highland dance competitions add flavor and tradition to the weekend. Come watch talented Celtic competitors or be one yourself! Browse through the vendors and artisans … Continue reading

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Maritime Republic of Eastport’s Tug of War Nov 5

Drawing on a decades-old rivalry, the annual charitable event features the longest tug-of-war over a body of water in the world, pitting downtown Annapolitans against the rebels of the mock-breakaway Maritime Republic of Eastport. Dubbed the Slaughter across the Water, it … Continue reading

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Virginia is for Racing Lovers Sweepstakes Oct 30

Suite seats, pre-race pit passes, lots of food, and exclusive parking for a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. It could be yours. Do you want it? Enter the Virginia is for Racing Lovers Sweepstakes for a chance to be one … Continue reading

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Graveyard Ghosts in VA

Each year, the Historic All Hallow’s Eve Tours take place on Halloween. This candlelit guided walking tour covers the history of Blandford Cemetery and features stories of some of the permanent residents portrayed by costumed interpreters (who pop out unexpectedly … Continue reading

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Fried Green Tomatoes in NC

At Clark’s Inn and Restaurant you can enjoy  Southern family cooking: fall off the bone baked chicken or mango pecan roast pork, fried catfish, and crunchy fried green tomatoes with apricot/pineapple chutney. For the less brave, there are pastas, roast beef, steaks and seafood, … Continue reading Continue reading

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Go Eye-to-Eye with a Giraffe at the Zoo

 Usually you’re craning your neck to look way way up to see giraffes, but at this zoo they’ve designed a feeding platform where you can get an entirely different perspective when you go eye-to eye with the giraffes – and … Continue reading

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Roger Williams Zoo and Park in RI

 Open in 1872, one of the country’s oldest zoos teems with foliage, giving you a sense of meeting animals in the wild – you can even walk through a rainforest. You don’t have to go to the plains out west … Continue reading

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Las Olas Art Fair on October 22 & 23

More than 150 artists have taken the opportunity to showcase their different mediums of art at the fair. Take a stroll among life-size sculptures, beautiful paintings, one-of-a-kind jewelry, photography, ceramics, and more. There is also live music and delicious treats … Continue reading

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Fore for Free in GA

The Georgia Dream Pass was originally designed to target golfers and those who plan their vacations around golf activities by enticing them with special offers at major golf courses around the state. The program was so successful that it will … Continue reading

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40th Annual United States Powerboat Show October 13-16

Experience the exciting world of powerboats, from luxurious motor yachts to high performance boats and more. Visit the nation’s oldest in-water powerboat show for seminars, personal tours and an up close look at the latest in boat designs and marine technology. Bring … Continue reading

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