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THE SMITHSONIAN

World’s largest museum in spotlight The Institution draws 10 million visitors during the summer


New Web site to help inspire Americans to explore the U.S.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new Web site has been launched to help Americans explore their own country:


CROSSROADS OF AMERICA: Indianapolis

City revs up for racing, Tut exhibit The centerpiece of the city’s attractions is the


Rochester, Minn.: More than the Mayo Clinic

Rochester, Minn.: More than the Mayo Clinic ROCHESTER, Minn. — Thousands of out-of-towners visit


MONTANA LANDSCAPE

Conservation effort targets hotel guests The state draws about 10 million visitors a year.


By the numbers

By the numbers About 35,000 visitors from the U.S. traveled to Botswana in 2005, according to


Building tourism

Building tourism Officials say that crime in New Orleans — or the perception of it — is the No. 1


Met replaces live opera in parks with screenings

Met replaces live opera in parks with screenings NEW YORK — The Metropolitan Opera is replacing


FREESTYLE MUSIC PARK

‘Get Off My Cloud’ at this place The Hard Rock Park was purchased out of bankruptcy for $25


Cherry blossom festival

Cherry blossom festival NEW YORK — It’s cherry blossom time at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, which


Frank Lloyd Wright’s Milwaukee home open for tours

Advanced reservations are up 65 percent The National Park Service declared Taliesin a National


Top 10 American adventures

Top 10 American adventures WASHINGTON (AP) — You don’t have to go to the Himalayas or the Amazon


New coffee-table book from Reader’s Digest

New coffee-table book from Reader’s Digest NEW YORK — Here’s a book sure to inspire some armchair


It’s always Earth Day at this dump spot

It’s always Earth Day at this dump spot About 32,200 people visited the museum last year.


Summer bookings down in Yellowstone region

Summer bookings down in Yellowstone region CODY, Wyo. — Fewer tourists compared with last year