Cultural Tour activities in North America
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Integratron
The Integratron is worth a visit. The story is that visitors from Venus arrived in a flying saucer and told former aerospace engineer George van Tassel of a process for cell rejuvenation involving a dome based on principles of sacred geometry. He began work on it in 1953, calling the dome at once a time machine, a rejuvenation machine and an anti-gravity device.
There's no documentation of its actually achieving any of that, but the draw today is 30-minute 'sound baths', in which docents stroke crystal bowls under the acoustically perfect dome; many visitors report an out-of-body experience, so maybe van Tassel realized his goal after all.
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Academic Tours in Oaxaca
Academic Tours in Oaxaca offers recommended customized tours geared to clients’ personal interests, with full-day trips for two to four people typically costing M$3575 to M$4290. Particularly fascinating tours visit the religious sites in Yanhuitlán, Coixtlahuaca and San Pedro Teposcolula.
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Mex Mich Guías
Provides personalized tours and transportation to many destinations in the area, including the Santuario Mariposa Monarca.
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Tierraventura
The very well-organized Tierraventura, run by a multilingual Swiss and German couple, offers a big variety of trips and activities focused on hiking, nature, meeting locals, traditional indigenous medicine and cooperating with local community tourism projects. Local guides accompany travelers wherever possible. Tierraventura can take the logistical work out of visiting places like the Pueblos Mancomunados. It also offers rare opportunities to learn about traditional medicine though a partnership with CECIPROC, an NGO working to improve health in indigenous communities, and the traditional medicine center at Capulálpam. On most trips prices range between M$700 and M$1100…
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Toklat Ranger Station
During 2006 and possibly 2007, Toklat Ranger Station will feature interpretive displays and offer ranger-led programs, including an hour-long tundra hike at 13:00 daily. To make it here in time for the hike, reserve a shuttle bus leaving the WAC by 09:00. The station is functioning as a temporary visitor center until the overhaul and reopening of Eielson Visitor Center (Mile 66), on the far side of Thorofare Pass (3900ft).
Several day and overnight hikes are still possible from the Eielson area, including one around Mt Eielson and another to Muldrow Glacier.
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Gay Heritage Tour
Robert Batson's well-regarded company, gets high marks for its humor and historical insight. The 2½-hour walk through the Quarter is chock-full with colorful anecdotes about local characters, including Tennessee Williams, Ellen DeGeneres and Clay Shaw. Everyone is welcome to come along, regardless of their sexual orientation. Tours depart from the Alternatives Shop. Call ahead.
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Bakersfield Historic Preservation Commission
It's amazing how much history there is everywhere you turn. Old Town Kern, east of downtown around Baker and Sumner Sts, is a district that, while currently decaying, was once vibrant and bustling. The Bakersfield Historic Preservation Commission has put together walking tour brochures covering Old Town Kern as well as Bakersfield's historic downtown.
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Gallery Walk
On the first Friday of each month, join the immensely popular Gallery Walk. Since the early 1990s, galleries and businesses have opened their walls to artists from an ever-increasing geographic reach and renown. A free monthly publication, available throughout town and on the website, maps the locations for this self-guided tour.
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Tribal Tours
A wide array of local tours, from simple walks around the harbor to VIP tour that includes hors d'oeuvres, beverages and preferential seating at local performances. In-between there is its 2½-hour bus tour that includes Sitka National Historical Park, Sheldon Jackson College and a Tlingit Native dance performance.
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Les Tours Voir Québec
This group offers a handful of excellent tours covering the history and architecture of Old Québec City. The popular two-hour ‘grand tour’ takes in the highlights of the old quarters (adult/child/student $22/11/20). Reserve ahead.
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Mountain Light Adventures
The town walking tour led by Mountain Light Adventures offers a glimpse into the gold-rush, railroad and alpine history of this legendary little community. Meet at the 'Welcome to Beautiful Downtown Talkeetna' sign at the beginning of Main St.
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Por Un Mejor Hoy
An excellent US-run non-profit organization based in Cuernavaca. Their aim is to mobilize the travel community to build bridges and assist local development through participatory trips. See their website to get involved.
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Parks Canada
Parks Canada administers three sites in the area documenting Churchill's varied history. Transportation to the sites is handled by licensed tour operators and the entry fee is included in tour costs.
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Fairbanks Historical City Tour
Departing from River's Edge RV Park & Campground, this four-hour motorcoach tour leaves daily at 08:30 and visits downtown, the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, and the UAF Museum and Botanical Gardens.
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Xtampak Tours
Offers comprehensive city tours at 9am and 4pm daily (M$200 per person, four hours), as well as archaeological tours to Edzná (M$200), the Chenes sites (M$800) and eastern Campeche.
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Leyendas de Morelia
An interesting 2½ hour night tour where guides explain the legends behind the major sites in the city center. Includes a visit to an underground crypt. Tours are in Spanish.
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Rainbird Deluxe Tours
Offers the standard city tour, which is a two-hour outing in vans or minibuses and includes Saxman Native Village, Creek St, Dolly's House and the boat harbors.
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Northern Tours
Offers the standard city tour, which is a two-hour outing in vans or minibuses and includes Saxman Native Village, Creek St, Dolly's House and the boat harbors.
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Community Tours Sian Ka’an
Community Tours Sian Ka’an runs tours to the magnificent Reserva de la Biosfera Sian Ka’an, stopping at various ancient Maya sites.
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Gray Line
Offers a four-hour 'Discover the Gold Tour' that departs at 09:00 and noon, and includes Gold Dredge No 8, the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and lunch.
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Tours University of Nevada, Reno
UNR has attractive grounds and buildings and is best explored on a free campus tour, reservations required.
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Wildflower Trails and Wine Tours
Offers tours with hikes through the scenic hills, garden tours and the usual plethora of winery options.
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Okanagan Wine Country Tours
Also offers custom tours and longer ones lasting several days.
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Chicago Cultural Center Visitors Center
Many tours offered by local organizations depart from here.
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Harbor Mountain Tours
Offers a 90-minute van tour of town.
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