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Take a hike through author John Albert's personal field of dreams in Griffith Park.

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McLendon Avenue in Atlanta, Georgia, isn’t just a street, it's a lifetyle. Check out this hip, funky community.

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Customers of Philly's outdoor Italian market have been treated to fresh, authentic food and personalized attention for generations.

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Artist loft housing in Los Angeles at The Brewery art colony, a former Pabst brewery converted to lofts.

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Home to Arizona State University, Tempe offers up great live music and even a graffiti shop.

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You'll be moved and inspired by this visit to a oft-maligned neighborhood and one man's obsessive, visionary art.

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Everybody feels welcome in the melting pot of Jamaica Plain, Boston.

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Take a tour of Brookline, Massachusetts with a local DJ and a stylista.

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Bergamot Station in Santa Monica houses more than 50 art galleries and is a destination for art lovers around the world.

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The "greatest small town in the world" features the largest Corvette car show in the world.

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The vibe is easy on Easy Street in West Seattle-- far enough from downtown for families and seniors but close enough to keep life interesting for local musicians.

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An actor's, or wannabe actor's, paradise. And for those who want to star gaze, a great neighborhood for celebrity sightings.

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For one-stop shopping and entertainment, head to Milwaukee’s east side, where you'll find Brady's Pharmacy and Diner and the Oriental Theatre and Bowling Alley.

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You gotta get your A game on to play on the Venice Beach basketball courts.

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The best thing about this neighborhood, besides the mural art, cool clubs, and authentic Mexican food, is that it stays open late.

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Check out the eye-popping mural and "outsider" art here - and then go check out the real thing in this emerging Latino neighborhood.

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Ballard is fiercely proud and protective of its heritage and local character. Enjoy fish caught straight from the sea or take in a roots and Americana music show.

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Wicker Park, Chicago's bohemian neighborhood, draws Chicagoland hipsters from near and far.

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The heart and soul of Nashville’s country music scene is here on Broadway, from a historic print shop to corner buskers to world-renowned stages.

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What’s a single gal like Hilary to do in the big city? Here's the inside scoop on the date potential in some popular San Francisco neighborhoods.