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  1. Grand Canyon and Rocky Mountain Trails

    Grand Canyon and Rocky Mountain Trails

    15 days (Jackson (Wyoming))

    by World Expeditions

    Explore Yellowstone, the Rocky Mountains and hike the Grand Canyon.

    Not LP reviewed

     
    from USD$3,190
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    City Market

    The historic market is the crowded center of the district, with vendors hawking junky souvenirs from open-air stalls.

    reviewed

  4. City House

    This signless brick building in Nashville's gentrifying Germantown neighborhood hides one of the South's best new restaurants. The food, cooked in an open kitchen in the warehouselike space, is a crackling bang-up of Italy-meets-New South – local chicken livers with red-onion jam, pizza with house-cured pork belly, root-beer layer cake with buttermilk buttercream. Cocktails are a high art here: try a Kubric (Tennessee whiskey, artisan pear brandy, ginger ale).

    reviewed

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    City Creek

    An LDS-funded, 20-acre pedestrian plaza with fountains, restaurants and retail along City Creek was under construction at time of research.

    reviewed

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    CityCenter

    Just when you thought you'd seen it all on the Strip, where themed hotels compete to outdo each other, comes the CityCenter, which beats the competition by not competing at all. We've seen this symbiotic relationship before (think giant hotel anchored by a mall 'concept') but the way this LEED-certified complex places a small galaxy of hyper-modern, chichi hotels in orbit around the glitzy Crystals shopping center is a first.

    The uber-upscale spread includes the subdued, stylish Vdara, the hush-hush opulent Mandarin Oriental and the dramatic architectural showpiece Aria whose sophisticated wood and chrome casino provides a fitting backdrop for its visually stunning…

    reviewed

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    City Cafe

    Bright, inviting cafe with floor-to-ceiling windows, desserts and gourmet sandwiches; dining room in back serves high-end bistro fare.

    reviewed

  8. Churchill Downs

    On the first Saturday in May, a who's who of upper-crust America puts on their pinstripe suits and most flamboyant hats and descends for the 'greatest two minutes in sports,' the Kentucky Derby. After the race, the crowd sings 'My Old Kentucky Home' and watches as the winning horse is covered in a blanket of roses. Then they party.

    To be honest, they've been partying for a while. The Kentucky Derby Festival, which includes a balloon race and the largest fireworks display in North America, starts two weeks before the big event.

    Most seats at the derby are by invitation only or they've been reserved years in advance. On Derby Day, $40 gets you into the paddock party scene (no…

    reviewed

  9. Church Fork Trail

    Looking for the nearest workout with big views? Hike the 6-mile round-trip, pet-friendly trail up to Grandeur Peak (8299ft). Millcreek Canyon is 13.5 miles southwest of downtown.

    reviewed

  10. Chopping Block Cooking School

    Master knife skills; meet the 'Wine Goddess' in Chicago.

    reviewed

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    Chocolate Iguana

    Chocoholics have their pick of sweets and pastries inside this green-and-purple cottage, while coffee lovers can choose from eight different coffee brews and a long list of specialty drinks. Also sells sandwiches and gifts.

    reviewed

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  13. Chinatown

    Don't expect flashbacks of Shanghai in Portland's lackluster Chinese quarter, which begins (and largely ends) at the deceptively impressive pagoda-style Chinatown Gates. Aside from some token chow mein takeouts, the main attraction here is the terribly overpriced Classical Chinese Garden, a deliciously tranquil block of reflecting ponds and manicured greenery, but for $8! Thankfully, tours are included with admission.

    reviewed

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    Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

    Features loads of interactive exhibits, including a chance for kids to get under the hood of real cars and some child-friendly Warhol works.

    reviewed

  15. Chihuly Collection

    New in 2010, this paean to Chihuly's glass artistry has designed the galleries around the installations, making each delicate garden and too-intricate-to-comprehend chandelier its own swirling drama of color and light. There are guided tours (every half hour) and a short film.

    reviewed

  16. Chicago Rocks Tour

    For the music fans in the crowd: sites, sounds and stories of the Smashing Pumpkins, Wilco and other Chicago bands from the 1980s onward. Departure points and times vary.

    reviewed

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    Chicago Greeter

    This outfit pairs you with a local city dweller who will take you on a personal two- to four-hour tour customized by theme (architecture, history, gay and lesbian and more) or neighborhood. Travel is by foot and/or public transportation; reserve seven business days in advance.

    reviewed

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  19. Chicago Food Planet Tours

    Graze through Wicker Park, Near North or Chinatown. Departure points and times vary.

    reviewed

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    Chicago Architecture Foundation

    The gold-standard boat tours ($35) sail from Michigan Ave's river dock, while the popular Rise of the Skyscraper walking tours ($16) leave from the downtown Michigan Ave address. Weekday lunchtime tours ($5) explore individual landmark buildings.

    reviewed

  21. Cheyenne Gunslingers

    A nonprofit group of actors who puts on a lively, if not exactly accurate Old West show – from near hangings to slippery jailbreaks. Stars include corrupt judges, smiling good guys and, of course, the bad-ass villains.

    reviewed