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Much more awaits beyond the Corn Palace in Mitchell, S.D.
Less than five hours from the Twin Cities, the Corn Palace is a welcome place to stop and stretch your legs, take a bathroom break and shoot selfies. But there's much more to this Taj Mahal of folk art.
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Newfoundland's coast is iceberg alley
For centuries, the annual iceberg parade along the Canadian coast was the bane of Newfoundland and Labrador's cod fishermen. But today, it's the star attraction for a budding tourism industry.
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Going away? Secure the home front
Suggestions for keeping your home safe while you're away, from common sense methods to new technologies.
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St. Augustine celebrates new growth amid 450th anniversary
St. Augustine, Fla., combines history and modern pleasures for its 450th anniversary.
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Wisconsin's Rustic Roads program, which preserves bucolic drives, celebrates 40th anniversary
Along Wisconsin's Rustic Roads, drivers trade billboards and power lines for woods and fields.
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Travel Desk: Reach out to experts to find a Minnesota resort quickly
What can you do if you haven't booked a vacation, but you suddenly feel the itch to relax lakeside? Call in the experts for help — the people who run the local convention and visitor bureaus across the state.
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Bye-bye, bars, hello, zoo: How to tour Chicago with a toddler in tow
Young parents learn to love the Windy City with their tyke in tow. Here's how.
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Ely, Minn., is more than a gateway to the Boundary Waters
Over the last miles of Hwy. 169 in northeastern Minnesota, the sharp rocks, pine trees and deep blue lakes of the boreal forest welcome visitors to Ely.
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Travel Desk: Delta Skymiles account must carry your official name, or else
When I entered my SkyMiles number in order to get the mileage credit for the flight, red type popped up.
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On Oahu, Molokai and Kauai, away from the crowds
Three gems on Oahu, Molokai and Kauai offer glimpses of the islands before mass tourism.
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Wineries in beer-loving Palisade, Colorado
With 22 wineries within 7 miles, quaint Palisade draws international crowds.
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Skip lines in Rome with The Omnia & Roma Pass
The Omnia & Roma Pass promises access to the city's top attractions – without the lines.
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An excursion to the remote Hawaiian island of Niihau
Tourism to the remote Hawaiian island of Niihauis is restricted, but for the few who manage to get there, the island offers a fascinating look at Hawaii's past.
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