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Get away from the tourist hordes and visit this unspoiled slice of Montmartre called Lamarck-Caulaincourt.

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Home to the largest permanent Monopoly board in the world, San Jose also offers visitors interactive museums, great pubs, a farmer's market, and a rich history.

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Put on your cowboy hat, a big ol' belt buckle and embrace Calgary's rich western heritage.

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Sarasota has big city culture and a small town feel. And, it’s one of the only cities in Florida with a downtown that's right on the waterfront.

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A surf shop, sunshine, and great sounds - visit St. Augustine, Florida.

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For a low-key, down home day or night on the town, head to Decatur, Georgia.

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Immortalized by Shakespeare's play, Kronberg Castle lures Hamlet buffs and tourists to the small town of Elsinore, Denmark.

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Discover the waterfront restaurants and activities that put the 'marine' in Marina del Rey.

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The thriving Greek community of Tarpon Springs, also known as the Sponge Capital, is more animated than anything on TV. Opa!

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Feed your inner vegan and cruise over to this university beach town for surfing, restored Victorians, outdoor cafes, and a funky, hippie vibe.

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Located near the John F. Kennedy Space Center, this wildlife refuge offers up a bevy of birds, reptiles, fish, and fun.

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This is the quintessential Chinatown that rivals all other chinatowns.

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Dress "sape," drink lots of beer, watch your wallet, and take in Africa's best sounds south of Mali, all in DRC's Kinshasa.

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Rock out at clubs where the Doors and Van Halen got their starts, and perhaps get lucky and stumble upon Slash at a jam session.

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If you’ve got money to blow, Chicago's Gold Coast is the place to go.

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Find an urban hiking haven, a hot cup of coffee, and a rare rock poster.

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Topanga Canyon is a natural refuge far from the freeways of L.A.

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For the best Asian food in San Francisco, window shop for your dinner on Clement Street.

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Check out Nob Hill’s cable cars, vertigo, Slippery Jim, and its buildings, which withstood the 1906 earthquake and still stand tall today.

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Dozens of art galleries on Geary Street highlight their new works and installations on the first Thursday of each month.