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Phoenix is a vibrant city, offering world-class museums, great shopping, and a thriving arts scene.

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Pioneer Square - the heart of old Seattle - is THE place to go to experience Seattle's early history.

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Parkdale is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Toronto. In fact, it might actually be one of the elemental neighborhoods to the Milky Way.

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Ever seen a SCUD missile up close and personal or been to the center of the universe? Then you've never been to Fremont.

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Come to Little India in Jackson Heights for authentic Southeast Asian cuisine and groceries, sari shops, and the best of Bollywood.

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Located between North Hollywood and downtown L.A., Echo Park had a bad rep, but it's now a magnet for hipsters and celebrities.

From: About.com on Fri, Jan 16 2009 7:22 PM

Located between North Hollywood and downtown L.A., Echo Park had a bad rep, but it's now a magnet for hipsters and celebrities.

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Baritone Ross Benoliel's tour of Astoria's Greek and Italian bakeries will take your taste buds to operatic heights.

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A spit away from Manhattan is Greenpoint, an authentic Brooklyn neighborhood of tough guys and families with kids. Oh, and then there’s the "Murder Bar..."

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See three great spots that Nashvillians often frequent on Saturday afternoons.

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Can you live without a car in L.A, the epicenter of America's automobile obsession?

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The sorority girl and the avenue rat -- it's a culture clash that happens everyday on University Way in Seattle.

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This blue-collar enclave in the middle of Detroit has evolved into Mo-Town's rock 'n roll epicenter.

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You can sense the city’s funky, multicultural mix in shops packed with goods from Europe, the Caribbean, the Middle East, South America, and Asia.

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Liberty Street in downtown Toronto has become a haven for artists, actors, and other creative types.

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Everything you can do in L.A., you can do on the other side of the hill - and with less traffic.

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It may look like a bunch of strip malls to outsiders, but it's as authentically Korean as you can get outside of Korea.

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No matter who you are, there's a coffee shop and a place for you in Davis Square, the hip center of suburban Somerville.

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Stroll down Muddy Waters Street, sing along to the soulful sounds of Otis Clay, and be sure to sink your teeth into some of Harold’s Chicken. Take a tour of Chicago's Bronzeville.

From: About.com on Fri, Jan 16 2009 7:21 PM

Once a playground for the rich, the Rockaways are now a favorite of hardcore surfers and New Yorkers looking for a beach close to home.