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50 STATES / 50 CAPITALS

Embark on an American odyssey to

visit all 50 states MELODY PARKER | melody.parker@wcfcourier.com and the Washington Post ‌

‌ all it a quest or an odyssey, there is a certain amount of excitement — and fortitude — required to visit all C 50 United States. Not to mention the challenge of stepping foot inside each state’s capital city to see the sights.

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here’s even an exclusive club for travelers who succeed in the big 5-0, the All Fifty States Club. If you’ve visited 35 states, you can join the club as an associate member. If you make to all 48 states in the continental US, you can join as a (what else?) Continental member.

Continental members and those who make it to all 50 states will be issued a certificate. The All Fifty States Club follows the honor system, requiring no proof of your visit to each state.

The organization asks that you put your foot on the ground and breathe the air of a state. Send in $13 with a membership application and you’ll get an official certificate; for more bragging rights, you can buy a T-shirt, pin or other wares on the website.

Alicia Rove of Nashville founded the club in 2006 to celebrate and encourage travelers on their journey. “The club makes it more official,” says Rovey, who hit her 50th, Oregon, in 2015. “Sometimes, you want that extra recognition that the goal is validated.”

There’s no typical 50-stater, she says — some are motivated by patriotism, meeting new people or a desire for new experiences. To her, the objective also infuses vacations with a greater sense of purpose: “You’re not just going to Hawaii to lay on the beach, you’re going to Hawaii to complete this lifelong goal of visiting all 50 states.”

Exactly what “visit” means depends on each individual or family. It may mean driving over the state border, hopping out and crowding around the “Welcome to …” road sign for a selfie. Other people think it means actually spending time in a state and experiencing what that state has to offer —history, scenery, recreation, arts and culture, entertainment and food specialties.

Whether you’ll be seeing the USA in your Chevrolet (or other brand vehicle), riding the bus or flying the friendly skies, summer is a great time to hit the road and start your own list.

And remember when you had to memorize the capital city for each state in geography class? That skill still may come in handy if you start your own quest. But we’ve made it easier for you by separating

the states into geographic regions, then compiling lists of things to do, places to stay and where to eat in each capital city.

Find out what Google is for, if you want to learn more about each state.

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You’re going where?

Ann Arbor, Michigan REBECCA POWERS

Special to the Washington Post ‌

‌A-squared, as locals call it, is a city on the cusp, like a student ready to graduate from classroom to cubicle.

The mellow cousin to bigger, burlier Detroit — 50 miles to the east — Ann Arbor is a blend of old-school and new, small-town and city and constant contrasts.

In late May and early June, Nichols Arboretum bursts into a swoon-worthy display of 300 peony plants. The annual pastel pageant — first opened to the public in 1927 — is North America’s largest public display of heirloom peonies.

In season, the Argo Canoe Livery rents canoes, kayaks, rafts, tubes and stand-up paddleboards for use in the Huron River and Argo Pond. Hiking the linear, 22-acre park brings glimpses of wildflowers, waterfowl and happily wet dogs.

The Ark lobby smells of popcorn and its hallways are a photographic gallery of greats who have played this intimate club that evokes Ann Arbor’s folkie roots.

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Explore Lincoln, racing, history in Midwest ILLINOIS‌

sourced seasonal ingredients.

Cozy Dog Drive Inn, famous for CAPITAL CITY: SPRINGFIELD corn dogs and other tasty fare on hisThe home of President Abraham Lin- toric Route 66. coln, you’ll find plenty of related historic sites, as well as a portion of Route 66, historic homes and outdoor adventure.

THINGS TO DO CAPITAL CITY: INDIANAPOLIS Abraham Lincoln Presidential Mu“Circle City” is home to the Indianapseum, holographic and special effects olis 500, a collection of iconic monutheaters, high-tech and interactive disments and it’s the hometown of Kurt plays and a reproduction of the 1861 Vonnegut, where a museum is reopenWhite House. ing this year in his honor.

Dana-Thomas House, one of Frank THINGS TO DO Lloyd Wright’s most lavish Prairie homes.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Mu Danenberger Family Vineyards, minutes from Springfield, for tastings, seum, on the Speedway grounds, and devoted to auto racing and automobiles. bocce ball.

Canal Walk, rent a pedal boat and Obed and Isaac’s Microbrewery & Eatery, craft beer plus an outdoor bar sightsee through White River State Park.

Indianapolis Cultural Trail, $63 with games and fire pits. million, 8-mile biking and walking trail PLACES TO STAY Crowne Plaza Hotel and Conven- that connects all six of Indy’s cultural districts, filled with funky shops, art galtion Center Flagg Farmstead historic bed and leries, restaurants and more.

PLACES TO STAY breakfast inn JW Marriott Indianapolis President Abraham Lincoln Spring Landmark Omni Severin Hotel field DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Conrad Indianapolis WHERE TO EAT WHERE TO EAT American Harvest Eatery, show Bluebeard, Mediterranean-incasing local ingredients in innovative American cuisine, such as salmon with spired cuisine in a 1927 factory curried cauliflower, tomato ragu with warehouse.

Café Patachou, gourmet breakTuscan kale, etc.

La Calia, fusion cuisine with locally fast and lunch, including thick slabs of

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Ordering bagels at a favorite Ann Arbor eatery, Zingerman’s Bakery. street-level interior also lends a cloak of privacy. The food here is an unexpected treat. Look for live house jazz on Thursday nights.

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Jazz sets a cool vibe while about two-dozen shoppers — from backpackers to graybeards —flip through albums at Encore Records. This space has been a record shop since the 1960s and has operated under the name of Encore since the late ‘80s.

Literati’s narrow interior hugs customers like a good wingback chair. Shelf displays are personalized with cards offering handwritten staff recommendations.

On the second floor, tall, narrow windows illuminate the children’s books corner, and at the cafe counter, a barista helpfully divulges the name of the local pastry chef (Frankie) who supplies their carrot cake.

Spencer owners Abby Olitzky, a San Francisco native, and Steve Hall, a local, offer a seasonal menu and a small wineand-cheese pantry that is like a high-quality home kitchen. In summer months, Spencer supplies takeout picnic baskets.

The parking lot of Knight’s Steakhouse begins filling up before 5 p.m. The Knight family’s food business dates to the 1952 opening of a small Ann Arbor market, which still operates in its original location.

The Last Word Bar’s cultivated air of mystery begins with the lack of a sign. Only a subtle Stay wall plaque and red entry door Mathematical equations mark the spot. The dark, below- scrawled in chalk on lobby

columns briefly give me solving-for-X flashbacks at The Graduate Ann Arbor Hotel, where the Midwestern university decor is anything but minimal.

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The Eagle’s Nest, Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, a revolving rooftop restaurant with panoramic views.

Scotty’s Brewhouse Downtown, local sport bars with an affordable menu, fried dill chips and 84 TVs.

Lewis & Clark Monument at Lewis & Clark Trailhead Plaza, next to the State Capitol, makes the connection with the famous expedition who encamped in the area which became the state capital.

PLACES TO STAY Best Western Plus Capital Inn Fairfield Inn & Suites by Mariott Jefferson City Cliff Manor Inn, B&B overlooking Missouri River WHERE TO EAT Arris’ Pizza, a landmark specializing in Greek, Italian and American food, including Greek pizza.

Das Stein Haus, authentic German dishes.

Madison’s Café, northern Italian cuisine.

IOWA CAPITAL CITY: DES MOINES Family-friendly and affordable, the state capital also has plenty of history and culture to share.

THINGS TO DO Science Center of Iowa, hands-on exhibits, live science demonstrations, planetarium and six-story IMAX dome theater.

Gray’s Lake Park, walk, bike or rent a stand-up paddle board.

Blank Park Zoo, explore nature and critters found in tropical rainforests, Australian outback and Africa.

Living History Farms, Urbandale, a 500-acre open-air museum focused on the past 300 years of Iowa’s agricultural history.

PLACES TO STAY Suites at 800 Locust Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel Butler House on Grand bed and breakfast WHERE TO EAT Flying Mango, real wood smoking with a Caribbean twist.

Jethro’s Barbecue, barbecue sports bar.

Los Laureles, considered the best authentic Mexican food in the city.

Proof, cuisine that reflects the chef’s whims at the moment.

Table 128, in nearby Clive, New American cuisine.

KANSAS CAPITAL CITY: TOPEKA A friendly capital city, Topeka has been in the news with accolades for arts and culture, including museums and galleries.

Plus there’s plenty of fun for the family.

THINGS TO DO Kansas Statehouse, it’s the only capitol building in the U.S. where the public can climb to the top of the dome and walk on the outside balcony for a view of the city.

Kansas Museum of History, deemed one of the 8 wonders of Kansas, featuring such treasures as a full-sized Cheyenne tipi, the Santa Fe’s oldest surviving locomotive from 1880, a Queen windmill and a 1914 Longren biplane.

Cedar Crest, the Governor’s mansion, is surrounded by the trails of MacLennan Park for a quick hike and fishing in ponds in front of the mansion.

Geocaching for Topeka’s 15 hidden geocaches.

Inaugural Kansas Chocolate Festival, Sept. 30, in collaboration with Mars Chocolate.

Des Moines’ famous golden dome at the State Capitol.

PLACES TO STAY The Woodward Inn on Fillmore Ramada Topeka Downtown Hotel

and Convention Center Senate Luxury Suites Hotel WHERE TO EAT Blind Tiger Brewery & Restaurant, the largest brewery in Kansas is also known for steaks, pasta and seafood.

Rowhouse, sophisticated dining with a ever-changing prix fixe menu in a renovated 1876 rowhouse.

Bobo’s Drive In, featured on “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives,” burgers, onions rings and apple pie are loved.

MICHIGAN CAPITAL CITY: LANSING Appreciated for small-town hospitality and big-city amenities, Lansing became the state capital in 1847, when the state constitution required the capital be moved from Detroit.

THINGS TO DO R.E. Olds Transportation Museum, featuring cars with the Oldsmobile nameplate, plus interest of the Olds patriarch, R.E. Olds.

River Town Adventures, canoe through downtown.

Old Town historic district, selfguided walking tour, shops, restaurants.

PLACES TO STAY Radisson Hotel Lansing at the Capitol Hyatt Place Lansing / Eastwood Towne Center The English Inn, Eaton Rapids WHERE TO EAT Golden Harvest, known for their breakfasts.

The Peanut Barrel, try the Rodeo Burger.

DeLuca’s, casual Italian dining, including pizza.

birthplace of F. Scott Fitzgerald (“The Great Gatsby”) and had a reputation in the 1930s as a gangster hangout.

THINGS TO DO Landmark Center Gangster Tours, walk through the courthouse and learn about John Dillinger, Babyface Nelson, Machine Gun Kelly, the Barker Gang, Alvin Karpis, and take the Down in History Bus Tour lead by costumed professionals through some of their notorious gang areas. Take in the Wabasha Street Caves, too.

Como Zoo, featuring a world-class polar bear exhibit and other animal habitats.

Walker Art Center, modern art museum.

PLACES TO STAY Saint Paul Hotel InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront Graves 601 Le Meridien Chambers Minneapolis WHERE TO EAT Summitt Brewing Co., tour and sampling brews.

The capitol dome at the Kansas State House in Topeka.

Casper’s & Runyon’s Nook, burgers, including Juicy Lucy.

Mickey’s Diner, shown in several movies, including the “Mighty Ducks.”

W.A. Frost, fine dining.

MISSOURI CAPITAL CITY: JEFFERSON CITY Named for President Thomas Jefferson, the city has small-town charm and a direct connection to the 1804 Lewis & Clark’s Corps of Discovery. Clark Visitors are always impressed by views of the Missouri River and bluffs, as well as its architecture and history.

THINGS TO DO Runge Nature Center, 100-acre nature center with walking tails, exhibits and live-animal displays.

Missouri State Penitentiary, opened in 1836 and closed in 2004, the 47-acre once housed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassin, the first train robber and others.

Haunted prison tours available.

NEBRASKA CAPITAL CITY: LINCOLN An energetic city with a new entertainment scene, new cityscape and sense of pride.

THINGS TO DO Great Plains Art Museum, featuring American West and Native America art.

Lincoln Children’s Zoo, rated among the best zoos for children.

Sunken Gardens, built in 1930-31, listed in the 300 best gardens to visit in the U.S. and Canada.

Historic Haymarket, arts and entertainment, farmer’s market, restaurants.

Branched Oak State Recreation Area, largest lake in eastern Nebraska, plus swimming beaches, trails and campsites.

PLACES TO STAY Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel Hilton Garden Inn Hyatt Place Hotel WHERE TO EAT Lazlo’s Brewery& Grill, Haymarket District.

College Hill Arts Festival

June 16-17, 2017 www.collegehillartsfestival.org FRIDAY • Noon - 8pm | SATURDAY • 10am - 5pm Cedar Falls, Iowa | West 23rd and College

MINNESOTA CAPITAL CITY: ST. PAUL, MINN. Minnesota’s second largest city, is the

75 Juried Artists | Music | Kids Activities | Free Admission | Free Parking

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featuring authentic ethnic cuisine, fresh THINGS TO DO and prepared foods.

Wisconsin State Capitol, an archi Pistacia Vera, featuring from- tectural masterpiece. scratch pasties, confections and more.

Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, spanning 20th and 21st century artists.

Henry Vilas Zoo, featuring Amur tiCAPITAL CITY: PIERRE It’s a small, friendly community with gers, polar bears and a primate house.

State Street pedestrian mall, shophistoric downtown sites and steep Misping, dining, galleries, entertainment. souri bluffs.

PLACES TO STAY THINGS TO DO HotelRED South Dakota State Capitol, built from native stone, Indiana limestone and H a m p t o n I n n & S u i t e s Vermont and Italian marble.

Madison-Downtown La Framboise Island Nature Area Hilton Madison Monona Terrace on the Missouri River.

Madison Hill Inn South Dakota Cultural Heritage WHERE TO EAT Center, houses museum, state archives.

Heritage Tavern, old-world PLACES TO STAY ambiance.

Clubhouse Hotel & Suites Graze, eclectic menu, pub-style Governor’s Inn classics, globally-inspired dishes, creWHERE TO EAT ated from locally-sourced ingredients.

Cattleman’s Club Steakhouse, steak, Lombardino’s, the city’s beloved prime rib and burgers.

La Minestra, Italian cuisine, includ- Italian restaurant.

Chocolaterian Café, specializing ing homemade pastas. in chocolate dessert creations and confections, plush house-made soup, sandwiches and quiche.

CAPITAL CITY: MADISON One of Wisconsin’s great escapes, Mad Harvest, one of America’s top farmison offers plenty to see and experience. to-table eateries.

SOUTH DAKOTA

The Columbus, Ohio skyline.

Buffalo statuary in Bismarck, N.D.

the Santa Maria, a replica of the explor- and entertainment district. er’s famous ship.

PLACES TO STAY The Green Gateau, contemporary Le Meridien Columbus, The Joseph THINGS TO DO American cuisine.

Hyatt Regency Columbus Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, home Dish, a must-visit restaurant.

The Blackwell Inn to more than 9,000 animal, including polar bears, gorillas, koalas, manatees and WHERE TO EAT so much more.

Katalina’s, housed in 100-year-old CAPITAL CITY: BISMARCK COSI (Center of Science and Indus- gas station, serving breakfast, brunch Lewis and Clark paddled through this try) named the top science center for and dinner. area in 1804, and the region is a hub of families by Parents magazine, interac Avenue Steak Tavern, a Cameron history, activity and culture.

Mitchell restaurant. tive exhibits.

THINGS TO DO North Market, historic public market Easton, eclectic shopping, dining Lewis & Clark Riverboat, 150-foot paddlewheeler for lunch and dinner cruises.

North Dakota Heritage Center and State Museum, acclaimed collection of Plains Indian artifacts.

Dakota Zoo, home to mountain lions, grizzly bears and more.

Theodore Roosevelt National Park (north unit), located near Watford City, ake plans now to join us June 16–18, 2017 scenic drive, nature trails, prairie dog for another exciting 3-day celebration of Lawler’s rich heritage town. featuring events and entertainment for the entire family.

North Dakota State Capitol and Heritage Center, home to Theodore Roosevelt Rough Riders Hall of Fame, exhibits on • Mike McAbee (Music & Comedy) • Car and Tractor Show Stage Entertainment Native Americans, cowboys and prehis• Sweet Siren (Classic Rock, Edgy • Adult Kickball Tournament toric times.

Friday, June 16 - begins at 6:00 pm Country, Top 40) • Kilt Contest (Men’s Best Legs) PLACES TO STAY • Children’s Activities, including New Hampton • Nineteen Pints (Rockin’ the “Sham” out Activities Ramkota Hotel FFA Pedal Pull of “Shamrock!”)

Courtyard by Marriot Bismarck • Celtic dance lessons with Foy Irish Dancers Friday, June 16 - begins at 5:00 pm • The Kissers (Irish Rock) North (for children) • Super Fly (Rock) • Casual Get-together; Time to Visit LaQuinta Inns & Suites • Bouncy Inflatables (for all ages) • Sweet Siren (Special Guests appearance– Old and New Friends • Various games/activities for children WHERE TO EAT preview of Saturday’s performance) • 4-Person Best Shot Golf Tournament (9:00 am) • Vendors (food/merchandise) The Bistro, upscale new American • Introduction of Grand Marshals (6:00 pm) Saturday, June 17 - begins after Parade • Historic Lawler Photo Gallery cuisine, Italian dishes.

• 5K Run (starts @7:15 pm; reg. @ 6:15 pm) • Shanachie—Irish Story Telling with Fiesta Villa, traditional Mexican • Drouthy Duck Pipe Band (traditional • Bouncy Inflatables (all ages) Mabel (Croell) Banwell cuisine and margaritas voted best in bagpipers) • Historic Lawler Photo Gallery • Lion’s Club barbeque chicken dinner Bismarck.

• Guilty Kilts (traditional Irish) • Teen Street Dance • Petting Zoo Peacock Alley, winner of national • Foy Irish Dancers (traditional Saturday, June 17 - beginning with beef innovator of the year for wraps Irish dance) Sunday, June 18 - beginning with Mass at 8:30 am volleyball tournament at 9:00 am and burger.

• Shillelagh Lads (traditional Irish) The Toasted Frog, wood-fire piz• Mass – Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church •INTERMISSION • Volleyball Tournament (9:00 am) zas, sandwiches.

• Breakfast (Mount Carmel Church) • Shillelagh Lads • Parade (11:00 am)

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OHIO CAPITAL CITY: COLUMBUS Founded in 1812 and named after Christopher Columbus, Columbus is home to

• Foy Irish Dancers • Derek Warfield & The Young Wolftones (Ireland’s greatest ballad singer)

• Lil’ Lad & Lassie Contest (immediately after parade)—Limerick Tent (Grove & Benz Sts.)

Schedule subject to change without notice. www.lawleririshfest.com

For details on each activity, or if you’d like to help sponsor this event, visit our website at: www.lawleririshfest.com

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Head out west for vacation adventures

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A bison heads for a meal after lounging at the edge of Mud Volcano/Sulphur Caldron.

Yellowstone among most visited parks COURIER WIRE SERVICES

‌ ellowstone in Wyoming is still Y one of the largest national parks in the world, certainly the largest in the United States, and is among the nation’s five most visited parks with about 3.5 million people coming and going each year.

In 1870, two years before the area was pressed into service as a park, 30-year-old Army Lt. Gustavus Doane climbed to the top of Mount Washburn and noticed a gap in a strip of Rocky Mountains.

Doane thought there could only be one explanation, Washington Post reporter Joel Achenbach wrote for National Geographic last year: “The great basin,” Doane wrote, “has been formerly one vast crater of a now extinct volcano.” He was correct.

Half of the hydrothermal fea-

tures in the entire world are found within the park, about 10,000 — “an extraordinary collection of hot springs, mudpots, fumaroles… and — of course — geysers,” Interior wrote. Heat-craving microorganisms known as thermophiles live in those areas, giving Yellowstone its pretty bright colors.

The park’s biggest draw is arguably Old Faithful, a geyser that blows water and steam skyward more than 15 times per day.

But the park lays claim to one of the largest active volcanoes in the world. Its first major eruption two million years ago blew ash over nearly 600,000 square miles, a fact that has fueled a few doomsday scenarios from speculators who worry that it might be primed to erupt again.

The last lava flow, Interior said, was 70,000 miles ago. The U.S. Geological Survey, University of Utah and the park service created the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory near the turn of the century to keep an eye on it.

Although the U.S. government preserved and recognized the area as a park more than a century ago, Native Americans have a far longer relationship, dating back 11 million years, long before that eruption.

In addition to its impressive collection of hot spots, Yellowstone is home to the largest collection of mammals in the contiguous United States — 67 species, including grizzly bears, elk, moose and fox. There are also about 300 species of birds, 16 types of fish.

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CALIFORNIA

CAPITAL CITY: PHOENIX Visitors and residents alike love the year-round sun and warm weather, but also its arts and culture and outdoor activities.

THINGS TO DO Desert Botanical Garden, 50-acre garden showcase.

Roosevelt Row arts district, galleries, restaurants, shops.

South Mountain Park and Preserves, Sonora Desert flora, petroglyphs, skyline views, hiking, biking, horseback riding.

Taliesin West, tours of Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home.

PLACES TO STAY Arizona Biltmore Hotel Walford Astoria Resort Hotel San Carlos WHERE TO EAT Barrio Café, a fresh twist on authentic Mexican cuisine.

Matt’s Big Breakfast, lauded as the state’s best breakfast spot.

Joyride Taco House, families will enjoy the traditional Mexican cuisine, but done very well.

CAPITAL CITY: SACRAMENTO The old Sacramento recalls the Gold Rush days, but the new Sacramento is ready for exploration.

THINGS TO DO California State Railroad Museum, considered the best in North American, telling the story of the transcontinental railroad through interactive exhibits and vintage rail cars.

Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure, starts at the state capitol and explores historic sites within the Capitol district and old Sacramento.

Boeger Winery, one of the most historic wineries in the foothills, producing California Barbera on the Gold Rush-era estate.

PLACES TO STAY The Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection Hyatt Regency Sacramento Sheraton Grand Sacramento WHERE TO EAT Amaro Bistro & Bar, Italian fare.

Pushkin’s Bakery, gluten-free and vegan specialties.

Wildwood Kitchen & Bar, New American cuisine.

ARKANSAS CAPITAL CITY: LITTLE ROCK In the heart of the state, you’ll find remnants of old Little Rock, as well as a contemporary and vibrant city.

THINGS TO DO Arkansas River Trail, walking and cycling trail.

Clinton Presidential Center and Park, housing the 42nd president’s papers and memorabilia, with an onsite restaurant.

MacArthur Park, historic park houses Arkansas Arts Center and MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History.

USS Razorback Submarine, Arkansas Maritime Museum.

PLACES TO STAY The Empress of Little Rock Capital Hotel WHERE TO EAT The Root Café, emphasizing locally-sourced ingredients.

Doe’s Eat Place, power brokers’ watering hole with steaks, tamales and burgers.

SO Restaurant, upscale French dining.

COLORADO CAPITAL CITY: DENVER THINGS TO DO Downtown Aquarium, state-of-the-art aquarium is home to 500-plus species, and a restaurant and lounge.

Dinosaur Ridge, 23 miles from Denver, featuring Jurassic dinosaur bones, dinosaur footprints, etc.

Buffalo Bill Museum & Grace, 25 miles from Denver, atop Lookout Mountain.

Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Gates Planetarium and Phipps IMAX 3D Theater.

PLACES TO STAY The Maven Hotel at Dairy Block The ART The Crawford Hotel LoDo WHERE TO EAT Departure, pan-Asian menu.

Tacos Tequila Whiskey, taqueria with casual atmosphere.

Potager, original farm-to-table restaurant in Denver.

IDAHO CAPITAL CITY: BOISE

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THINGS TO DO Boise River Greenbelt, 850 acres of natural area and parks, and 25 miles of biking and walking paths.

World Center for Birds of Prey, propagating birds of prey for release into the wild.

Capital City Public Market, an openair market featuring fresh produce, local artisans, etc.

Idaho Botanical Garden, extensive gardens on land formerly the farm and nursery of the Old Idaho State Penitentiary.

PLACES TO STAY Hotel 43 Residence Inn Safari Inn Downtown WHERE TO EAT Pig & the Sprout, going whole hog with hearty menu.

Denver Central Market, features 10 stands vending everything from tuna poke to chocolates, Italian beef sandwiches and ice cream.

Rhein Haus, Bavarian-inspired beer hall and restaurant.

MONTANA CAPITAL CITY: HELENA The city has a rich gold rush history, the city is located between Yellowstone and Glacier national parks, with plenty of history and outdoor activities.

THINGS TO DO Cathedral of St. Helena, a handsome Gothic cathedral with stained glass windows.

Helena Historic District walking tour includes the oldest home in Helena.

Helena National Forest, the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, mining history, limestone canyons.

Great Northern Carousel, kids will love riding the hand-carved grizzly bear, bobcat, grey wolf and mountain goat.

PLACES TO STAY Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel Radisson Colonial Hotel Barrister Bed & Breakfast WHERE TO EAT Lucca’s, fine dining Italian restaurant, named best Montana restaurant by Business Insider magazine.

Brewhouse Pub & Grill, local brews and hearty American food.

On Broadway bistro, world cuisine.

NEVADA CAPITAL CITY: CARSON CITY As the Silver State’s capital, the city with small-town appeal offers plenty of natural history, gaming, year-round recreation, shopping and more.

THINGS TO DO Kit Carson Trail, historic trail through the city, including location where John

Wayne filmed “The Shootist.”

Nevada State Museum, housed in former U.S. Mint Building.

Nevada State Railroad Museum, summer rides from Carson City to Virginia City.

WHERE TO STAY Gold Dust West Wyndham Garden Carson City Max Casino Holiday Inn Express and Suites WHERE TO EAT Villa Basque Café, American and Spanish cuisine.

The Basil, Thai and Asian cuisines.

Red’s Old 395 Grill, Southwestern style.

Adele’s, fine dining experience.

NEW MEXICO CAPITAL CITY: SANTA FE A creative arts and cultural hotbed, the city also has legendary history from its founding in 1610.

THINGS TO DO The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture El Rancho de las Golondrinas (Ranch of the Swallows), Spanish Colonial living history.

Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, collected works by the artist.

Loretto Chapel, famous helix-shaped spiral staircase.

PLACES TO STAY Hotel St. Francis La Fonda on the Plaza Inn & Spa at Loretto WHERE TO EAT Palacio Café, Mexican cuisine.

Angel’s Bakery and Café, American, pastries.

Geronimo, fine dining.

OKLAHOMA CAPITAL CITY: OKLAHOMA CITY You’ll find cowboy culture alive and well, but with big-city refinements, in the city nicknamed “the Big Friendly.”

THINGS TO DO Oklahoma City National Memorial, honoring victims of the 1995 Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building bombing.

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Riversport Adventures Sky Trail, six levels of challenges, 700-foot zip line.

Stockyards City, home to the world’s largest feeder and stocker cattle market.

PLACES TO STAY The Skirvin Hilton Oklahoma City Embassy Suites by Hilton Courtyard by Marriott WHERE TO EAT Mickey Mantle’s Steakhouse, classic fare.

Republic Gastropub, burgers, beer.

La Baguette Bistro & Bakery, French restaurant and bakery.

Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar,

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gastropub (and real whiskey cake).

adventures.

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OREGON CAPITAL CITY: SALEM Delicious wines and fresh foods celebrate the city’s culinary diversity, and you’ll find an abundant heritage in its scenic setting.

THINGS TO DO Willamette Heritage Center, best-preserved Victorian-era factory in the West, the 1889 Thomas Kay Woolen Mill.

Oregon State Capitol, featuring Golden Pioneer state, observation deck, Oregon artists.

Bush’s Pasture Park, formal gardens, 1878 Italian mansion now the Bush House Museum.

PLACES TO STAY Residence Inn by Marriott Salem Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn The Grand Hotel WHERE TO EAT Cherry Country Orchard & Chocolate Factory, all-natural chocolate-covered cherries and other cherry products.

Honeywood Winery, Oregon’s oldest producing winery, tastings and marketplace.

Wild Pear, American fare.

Word of Mouth, American fare.

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Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Farmers’ Market, downtown and

open year-round Hands On Children’s Museum Washington State Capitol PLACES TO STAY Ramada Olympia Quality Inn Hotel RL Olympia by Red Lion WHERE TO EAT Dockside Bistro, seafood dishes.

5th Avenue Sandwich Shop, an extensive menu, Swing Wine Bar, pub fare.

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Wyoming State Capitol Building and statue of Chief Washakie, head of the Eastern Shoshones. free-roaming bison.

PLACES TO STAY The Little American Hotel Radisson Hotel Downtown Grand America Hotel WHERE TO EAT Blue Poblano, tacos and Mexican cuisine.

The Tin Angel Café, American dishes.

Avenues Bistro on Third, café, pastries.

CAPITAL CITY: AUSTIN The self-described “live music capital of the world,” Austin also offers world-class CAPITAL CITY: OLYMPIA cuisine and unique Southwestern culture.

Nestled on the tip of Puget Sound, OlymTHINGS TO DO pia boasts mild winters, warm summers, State Capitol, pink-granite landmark making it the perfect place for outdoor opened in 1888, 14 feet taller than the U.S. Capitol, 218-foot rotunda.

Blanton Museum of Art, home to 17,000 works of art from Renaissance and Baroque to Latin American.

Sixth Street, live music scene, restaurants, bars, shops.

PLACES TO STAY Four Seasons Hotel Austin Archer Hotel Austin Brava House Bed & Breakfast WHERE TO EAT B o n h o m i e , F r e n c h b i s tro-meets-American diner.

Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken, a popular place.

Red Ash Italia, fiery Italian dishes.

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UTAH CAPITAL CITY: SALT LAKE CITY A mountain town, but a big city, too.

Explore the history and culture and enjoy activities from the outdoors to nightlife.

THINGS TO DO Temple Square, historic building complex.

Natural History Museum of Utah, dinosaur bones, hands-on activities.

The Leonardo, where the arts, sciences and technology connect.

Antelope Island State Park, with

WYOMING CAPITAL CITY: CHEYENNE The spirit of the Old West is alive and well, and the buffalo still roam.

THINGS TO DO Terry Bison Ranch, home to more than 2,300 bison, a Sunday lunch train, horseback riding, a saloon and restaurant.

Cheyenne Depot, one of the last grand 19th century depots, home to a museum and restaurant.

Bit-O-Wyo Ranch, scenic trail rides, horse barn dinner show.

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Smokies still thriving after 2016 wildfires MARY ANN ANDERSON

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‌It’s a spectacular drive northward along Highway 441 from small town of Cherokee on the North Carolina side of Smoky Mountains National Park to Gatlinburg on the Tennessee side.

As my husband, Roy, and I approach Gatlinburg on Highway 441, we pass a near a trail called Chimney Tops. It is here we see the first signs of the massive wildfires that ravaged East Tennessee and Smoky Mountains National Park this past autumn.

Chimney Tops, as it turns out, is ground zero, the place where the human-caused fires first began to smolder. Four months after the last flames of the windwhipped, drought-fueled monster wildfire were finally annihilated by firefighters and doused by rain, glorious rain, the phoenix that is Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville is rising from the ashes amid the shadows of the Smokies.

Because of the intense inter-

national spotlight the wildfires thrust upon this vacation haven for honeymooners and families alike, some believe that the entire area was completely obliterated and that there’s nothing left.

But that’s oh so untrue.

This entire East Tennessee region is alive and well and completely thriving, and its message is essentially this: Come on down. Or over. Or up. Fly in. Drive in. Even hike in. We’re open for business, and we welcome you with open arms.

“The perception is still out there that there’s nothing left to see, that it all burned up,” says Leon Downey, executive director of Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism. “But the attractions are still operating, and the views from the parkway are still as beautiful as ever.”

In Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, none of the businesses are affected. But Downey also says it was the horrific images splashed across the internet,

television and newspapers that made potential visitors believe that Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg were destroyed and that Great Smoky Mountains National Park, America’s most visited national park, was wiped off the map.

But no attractions or major hotels are destroyed and the park is as hauntingly beautiful as ever.

The great attractions of Ober Gatlinburg, the only ski resort in Tennessee, and Dollywood have no damage and are fully operational. The Aquarium of the Smokies is right where it’s always been, and so are the Dixie Stampede and Splash Country Water Park. Roy and I visit the new Titanic Museum and Wonderworks in Pigeon Forge, as well as the Old Mill, a circa-1830 grain mill that is one of the most iconic images of Pigeon Forge.

In fact, there are so many attractions, all lit by neon and bright lights, that I don’t think any one person could possibly see it all in a year’s time.

capital of Tallahassee in the Florida Panhandle has a rich Spanish Colonial history worth discovering and plenty of outdoor adventures.

THINGS TO DO Hernando De Soto State Archaeological Site, located at the Gov. Martin House, site of the first North American Christmas celebration and the only confirmed De Soto expedition campsite (1539-1540) in the U.S. Mission San Luis, the only reconstructed Spanish mission in Florida with artifacts excavated at the site, living history interpreters, hands-on exhibits and recreated period buildings.

St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, a protected habitat for more than 300 bird species, 52 mammal species, 40 amphibian species and 65 reptile species, plus a working lighthouse built in 1842.

PLACES TO STAY Hotel Duval Aloft Tallahassee Downtown WHERE TO EAT Cypress Restaurant, praised for is “new appreciation for the Old South.”

Shula’s 347 Grill, big steaks, seafood and top-shelf wines and cocktails.

CAPITAL CITY: MONTGOMERY In Alabama, you can begin with the Montgomery’s role in the Civil War in the 1860s and end up at the Civil Rights Movement nearly a century later.

THINGS TO DO Rosa Parks Museum and Children’s Wing, located on the site where she was arrested.

Freedom Rides Museum at the historic Greyhound bus station where young Freedom Riders faced mob violence with non-violence in May 1961.

Alabama State Capitol, where Jefferson Davis took the oath as president of the Confederacy, and where the historic Selma to Montgomery March in 1965 ended.

Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church, the only church where Martin Luther King Jr., served as pastor.

Hank Williams Museum. Six decades after his death, Hank is still one of the most powerful, iconic figures in American music.

PLACES TO STAY Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center Lattice Inn Bed and Breakfast Inn. WHERE TO EAT Chris’ Hot Dog, 95-year-old downCAPITAL CITY: ATLANTA town landmark, and one of Hank WilA world-class destination, Atlanta liams’ favorite stops. offers critically acclaimed hotels and Martin’s Restaurant, home-style restaurants, seven professional sports cooking since the 1930s, known throughteams, a plethora of galleries, theaters, out the South for its fried chicken. museums and historic destinations, as well as exciting attractions and nightlife.

THINGS TO DO CAPITAL CITY: TALLAHASSEE Georgia Aquarium, the nation’s You may think Florida is all about largest aquarium and home to beluga theme parks and beaches, but the state

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102nd Jesup Farmers Day 2017 “Under the Sea” Enjoy these FREE Activities Thursday, July 6 FREE Chamber of Commerce Free Porkburgers & Chips, Beer Garden Area near the Pavilion ....................... 11:30 AM - ? FREE FREE Shark Tank Display, Corner of Sixth and Hawley Streets ..........................................................5:00 PM - 10:00 PM FREE FREE Shark Tank Performance, Corner of Sixth and Hawley Streets ................................................................... 6:00 PM FREE FREE Domestic Arts Show, Youth and Adult Entry Check-in, Jesup City Hall Basement ..............................5:30 - 7:30 PM FREE Carnival Rides, Evans United Shows, Young Street, $20 Wrist Band - Ride All Night!.......................... 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM FREE Line up, Children’s Parade, Methodist Church parking lot, Sixth St ............................................................ 6:15 PM FREE FREE Children’s Parade Begins, Methodist Church south on Sixth Street to Jesup Public Library..............6:30 PM SHARP FREE FREE Welcome by Mayor Larry Thompson, Park Pavilion............................................................................... 7:00 PM FREE FREE Prince and Princess Contest, Park Pavilion ........................................................................................... 7:05 PM FREE FREE Shark Tank Performance, Corner of Sixth and Hawley Streets .................................................................... 8:30 PM FREE FREE “ataglance,” Live Music, Park Pavilion ............................................................................... 8:30 PM - 11:30 PM FREE

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World of Coca-Cola, featuring historic artifacts, a 4-D movie, “In Search of the Secret Formula,” a 3-D movie plus moving seats, having your picture taken with the Coca-Cola Polar Bear and sampling more than 100 beverages made by the Coca-Cola Co. Atlanta History Center, an all-inclusive 33 acre destination with the Atlanta History Museum, two historic houses, acres of gardens and Chick-Fil-A at the Coca-Cola Café. The center also operates the Margaret Mitchell (“Gone With the Wind”) House in midtown Atlanta that includes a movie exhibit and museum shop.

Six Flags Over Georgia, spanning seven acres featuring Hurricane Harbor, the world’s first hybrid zero-gravity drop slide, and some of the best roller coasters in the nation.

Underground Atlanta, six historic city blocks transformed into an urban market with unique shopping, dining, entertainment and nightlife.

PLACES TO STAY: Westin Peachtree Plaza Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta W Atlanta Downtown WHERE TO EAT Ration and Dram, one of the best brunches in downtown with Southern items like “build your own biscuit” and “grits your way.”

KR Steak, featuring exceptional Sharks swim over the heads of visitors at the Georgia Aquarium. steak from Top Chef winner Kevin Rathbun contemporary cuisine, including beef Wisteria, Southern food elevated and seafood. to a new level.

Maison Lacour, upscale French CAPITAL CITY: BATON ROUGE Heirloom Market, a unique spin The second largest city in Louisiana, dining. on barbecue. the state’s political hub and home to Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge is a culturally diverse city located on the CAPITAL CITY: JACKSON banks of the Mississippi River.

CAPITAL CITY: FRANKFORT It’s called the “City with Soul” with a THINGS TO DO The city is in the heart of bourbon, rich history from Civil War to Civil Rights.

Louisiana Old State Capitol, high horse and wine country, nestled between THINGS TO DO on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi Lexington and Louisville.

Smith Robertson Museum and CulRiver, now a museum famed for its Gothic tural Center, the first public school for THINGS TO DO Buffalo Trace, Makers Mark, Wild architecture.

African-American children.

USS KIDD (DD-661) the FletchTurkey, Jim Beam, and Four Roses Dis Farish Street Historical District, 125tilleries — a bourbon and whiskey sam- er-class destroyer known as the “Pi- acre late 19th century neighborhood on rate of the Pacific” is now a museum the National Register of Historic Places. pler’s delight.

Frankfort Cemetery, where Daniel and memorial.

Mississippi Children’s Museum, five The Myrtles Plantation, one of the galleries, interactive exhibits and outdoor and Rebecca Boone are buried.

Floral Clock, the most visited site in most “haunted” houses in the U.S. gallery with literacy garden.

Atchafalaya Basin, the nation’s largthe city; a working clock 34 feet across PLACES TO STAY and planted with thousands of plants. est river swamp.

Best Western Executive Inn Rebecca Ruth Candy Co., offerPLACES TO STAY Old Capitol Inn ing famous Kentucky bourbon balls and Watermark WHERE TO EAT other confections.

Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center, Bully’s Restaurant, a James Beard Heidelberg Hotel PLACES TO STAY 2016 America Classic and city’s beloved Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Down- soul food kitchen.

Best Western Parkside Inn town Riverfront Bluegrass Inn Manship Wood Fired Kitchen, noted WHERE TO EAT for blazing a culinary trail between the WHERE TO EAT The Chimes, po-boys, gumbo, black- American South and Mediterranean.

Rick’s White Light Diner, featured The Ironhorse Grill, serves up charened alligator, oysters and crawfish boil, on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” coal grilled fajitas, stuffed Delta cat Serafini, on the historic St. Clair Mall when it is in season. across from the State Capitol.

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North Carolina Museum of Natural Science, including the Daily Planet, a three-story 42-foot-tall globe filled with videos and information.

CAPITAL CITY: RALEIGH Raleigh Beer Garden, offering 366 Known for historic landmarks and burgeoning cosmopolitan offerings – arts, varieties daily, with rooftop seating in festivals, sports and shopping – Raleigh the heart of the Glenwood South enteris a cultural and entertainment center. tainment district.

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Pullen Park, featuring a 1911 Carousel, train ride, boat rentals and a chance to pose for a selfie with TVLand’s “Andy & Opie” statue.

PLACES TO STAY The Umstead Hotel and Spa Mayton Inn WHERE TO EAT Stanbury, one of Raleigh’s best upscale restaurants preparing locally-sourced, creative American cuisine.

The Whiskey Kitchen, familiar Southern dishes with unexpected twists and more than 200 whiskeys.

The Durham, featuring a seasonally-inspired menu prepared by a Beard award-winning chef Andrea Reusing.

SOUTH CAROLINA CAPITAL CITY: COLUMBIA The largest city in the state, Columbia’s offerings range from white water rafting, fishing and sailing to world-class art museums.

THINGS TO DO EdVenture, largest children’s museum in the Southeast and home to Eddie, a 40-foot-tall sculpture of a child that kids crawl through.

Columbia Museum of Art, including the only fresco by Botticelli outside of Italy.

Harbison State Forest, 20 miles of hiking and biking trails from easy to difficult, including Spider Woman II, described as a grueling ride.

Five Points, a funky area full of boutiques, bars and restaurants PLACES TO STAY Hilton Columbia Center, Hampton Inn Downtown Historic District and Hyatt Place Hotel The Inn at Claussens

Spinners Resort lakeside cottages

WHERE TO EAT Blue Marlin, a seafood and steak

restaurant housed in an old train station.

Nonnahs, a dessert restaurant where it’s OK to eat your cake first.

Pawleys Front Porch, known for what may be the best burger in town.

Lizard’s Thicket, serving South Carolina’s classic “meat and three” — meat and three vegetables (which also includes mac & cheese).

TENNESSEE CAPITAL CITY: NASHVILLE It tops the charts as the country music capital of the world, home to the Grand Ole Opry and so much more.

THINGS TO DO Country Music Hall of Fame, the world’s largest music museum.

RCA Studio B, where the likes of Elvis, Roy Orbison, Eddy Arnold and Dolly Parton recorded.

The Parthenon, a full-scale production of the ancient Greek temple that houses an art gallery and museum.

The Bluebird Café, the iconic café where up-and-coming songwriters perform.

PLACES TO STAY The Hermitage Hotel Gaylord Opryland Resort Hotel Indigo-Downtown WHERE TO EAT Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack, famous for Nashville’s hot chicken (fried and heavily spiced with cayenne) Loveless Cafe, Southern classic cuisine and locally fabled for biscuits.

Husk, opened by celeb chef Sean Brock, featuring Southern classics.

City House, James Beard-nominated restaurant puts a spin on Italian.

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D.C. haunts and hangouts of JFK THE WASHINGTON POST

‌ ASHINGTON—John FitzW gerald Kennedy’s 100th birthday is May 29. It’s hard to think of the 35th president — the youngest ever elected to the office and 46 years old when he was assassinated — anywhere near that age.

The Kennedy centennial will be celebrated across Washington throughout the year, with exhibitions, film screenings, concerts and lectures recalling his successes as president, including the space program and the Peace Corps.

The Kennedy Center, designated

by Congress in 1964 as a “living memorial” to the president, will present shows with themes inspired by him. The anniversary is also a chance to remember Kennedy’s Washington — the places where he lived, ate and worshiped.

Where he hung his hat

there until moving into the White House. After winning the 1960 election, Kennedy would come out onto the front steps of the three-story townhouse and meet the press corps, even in the midst of winter. The house was sold in 1961. After her husband’s assassination, Jacqueline Kennedy and her children, Caroline and John Jr., returned to the neighborhood, living at 3038 N St. NW and then at 3017 N St. NW. But the attention from sightseers and gawkers proved too much for the family, and they moved to New York in 1964.

Where he worshiped

While living in Georgetown as a representative, senator and president-elect, Kennedy regularly attended Mass at Holy Trinity Church, the oldest Catholic church in Washington, including on the morning of his inauguration. He went to Mass there on Nov. 1, 1963, which was the last Mass he attended in Washington. Kennedy is remembered on a plaque outside the church, which features the presidential seal and an image of PT-109, the ill-fated boat he commanded during World War II.

In October 1941, a 24-yearold John F. Kennedy moved to Washington to take a position in the Office of Naval Intelligence.

His younger sister Kathleen was already living here, working for the Washington Times-Herald.

She had an apartment in the brand-new Dorchester House apartment complex across from Meridian Hill Park.

The Cathedral of St. John joined Kathleen in Apart- Matthew the Apostle ment 542, but he didn’t stay long: In January 1942, he was transOn the morning of Nov. 25, ferred to Charleston, South Car- 1963, a horse-drawn caisson olina, and didn’t return to town until he was elected to the House of Representatives in 1946.

Georgetown holds a special place in the Kennedy mystique: After Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1946, he lived in a succession of houses and apartments in the neighborhood. He purchased the Hickory Hill estate in McLean in 1955, a few years after his election to the Senate and marriage to Jacqueline Bouvier, but he and Jackie decided to return to Georgetown a year later.

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bearing Kennedy’s body left the of senators, including Kennedy. Kennedy, for his part, favored the White House, followed by his The politicians were soon as table in the bay window, where widow, his brothers, politicians much of a draw as the steaks. he’d eat roast beef sandwiches. and leaders from around the world. The destination was the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, six blocks away, where Richard Cardinal Cushing, the archbishop of Boston, celebrated the funeral Mass. A marble circle on the cathedral floor, just in front of the sanctuary, marks the spot where the coffin was placed.

Other stops

No private business pushes its ties to Kennedy like Martin’s Tavern in Georgetown.

Two booths remember the president: Booth 1, a narrow, rumbleseat-style booth for one, where Kennedy would eat breakfast and read the paper after attending Mass on Sundays, and, more famously, Booth 3 — “The Proposal Booth.” A brass plaque marks the spot where, supposedly, “JFK proposed to Jackie” on June 24, 1953. Martin’s even produced a witness two years ago, a former White House chief of protocol who had been dining at the restaurant that night, although he admits he didn’t see the proposal take place.

When the Monocle opened in 1960, it was one of only a handful of restaurants near the U.S. Capitol, so it quickly became a favorite

The Kennedys moved into this WASHINGTON POST PHOTO‌ house, their best-known residence, in January 1958 and stayed The supposed ‘Proposal Booth’ at Martin’s Tavern in Georgetown.

Million Dollar Quartet BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND at Old Creamery Theatre Million Dollar Quartet opens on June 8 and runs through July 2 on the Old Creamery’s Main Stage, with shows on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays at 2:00 pm and on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm.

Artistic Director, Sean McCall, says “We decided Million Dollar Quartet had to return to our stage this season because a show with this much talent and energy deserves to be seen by even more people than the thousands of folks who saw our original production last year.”

The sensational rock n’ roll musical was inspired by the electrifying true story of an actual Sun Records recording session with stars Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis and includes tons of hits of the era: “Blue Suede Shoes,” “I Walk the Line,” “Long Tall Sally,” and “Great Balls of Fire!”

“The first time we did Million Dollar Quartet many audience members told us they’d seen the show previously in Branson, Chicago, or Las Vegas,” explains McCall. “These people were honest that they hadn’t expected our production, at a small professional theatre in the middle of an Iowa cornfield, to equal those bigger productions. Much to their surprise, not only did the Old Creamery’s performance match the quality of those other productions, but in many patrons’ opinion, we surpassed them!”

One advantage to seeing Million Dollar Quartet in Amana is the intimate feel of the production.

Since the Old Creamery seats only 300 people,

as opposed to 2,300 at the Branson theatre, patrons said they felt like they were right there in Sun Studio with the legends as they rocked the night away with their most iconic songs.

McCall, who directed the production, says, “The script does a wonderful job of telling the true story of that historic December night, but the real stars are the music and the extremely talented performers who create it live five times a week.”

The Old Creamery takes great pride in providing the best professional theatre to the people of Iowa and Million Dollar Quartet is no exception.

“We’ll be thrilled to have people come back and see it again, but we’re really hoping to pack the house with all the music lovers that missed it last time.

This show will knock your socks off!”

Once Million Dollar Quartet closes, the Main Stage will play host to spectacular special events for the rest of July.

That’ll Be The Day: A Tribute to Buddy Holly and The Crickets hits stage on July 7 and 8.

Guys In Ties Improv Comedy will perform one show only on July 15.

Penny Gilley, host of her own TV show on RFDTV, is heading to Amana from Texas on July 20 and 21. Now you can see her live!

Carpenters Once More will be presented on July 29, starring Diana Lynn, direct from Branson.

For tickets, please call our box office at 319-622- 6262 or visit our website at www.oldcreamery.com

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Friday, June 16 8:00am “Grumpsters” Readlyn Annual Golf Tourn 5:00pm 7th Annual Grump Cup Fireman’s Softball 5:00pm Pedal Pull (between the park and school) 6:00pm Little “Grumpsters” Crowning / Crowning of 2016 Readlyn Grump, 2016 Miss Readlyn, and Readlyn Volunteer of the Year Award 7:00pm Pepper Tourney 8:30-12:30 Beau Timmerman 9:00pm 5k Glow Run/Walk 10:00pm Fireworks

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Boy Scout Breakfast PARADE Kids in the Park & Face Painting Grapple in Grump Town

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THINGS TO DO Wadsworth Atheneum, the oldest public art museum in America.

Mark Twain House and Museum Harriett Beecher Stowe Center, author of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.”

PLACES TO STAY Marriot Hartford Downtown Hilton Hartford Silas W. Robbins House B&B WHERE TO EAT Salute, upscale Italian Max Downtown, American Firebox, American

of the U.S. Naval Academy and the Chesapeake Bay. THINGS TO DO Colonial Annapolis Historic District U.S. Naval Academy Museum Annapolis Maritime Museum Chesapeake Bay (paddleboard, sail, pirate ship, kite-surf) PLACES TO STAY Historic Inns of Annapolis Annapolis Waterfront Hotel, Autograph Collection WHERE TO EAT Iron Rooster Boatyard Bar & Grill Vin 909 Winecafe Chick and Ruth’s Delly

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CAPITAL CITY: BOSTON One of America’s oldest cities, it’s the seat of the American Revolution — and an exciting vacation destination.

CAPITAL CITY: DOVER THINGS TO DO A city where history and NASCAR Freedom Trail, walking tour of hisrub elbows. toric sites.

THINGS TO DO Faneuil Hall, historic marketplace and Air Mobility Command Museum meeting hall.

Biggs Museum of American Art New England Aquarium Old State House Paul Revere House Little Creek Village PLACES TO STAY PLACES TO STAY Omni Parker House Residence Inn by Marriot Revere Hotel Boston Common Dover Downs Hotel and Casino Club Quarters Hotel Red Roof Inn & Suites WHERE TO EAT WHERE TO EAT Theo’s Cozy Corner Restaurant 33 West Ale House and Grill The Capital Grille, upscale Cool Springs Fish Bar and Restaurant The Paramount, café Restaurant 55 Sam LaGrassa’s, American

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MAINE

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– briefly, Trenton has plenty of activities to entertain visitors.

THINGS TO DO Washington Crossing State Park, the site where Gen. George Washington and his bedraggled army crossed the Delaware River in the American Revolution.

Old Barracks Museum New Jersey State House PLACES TO STAY Hilton Garden Inn Hamilton Residence Inn Hamilton Quality Inn & Suites NJ State Capital area WHERE TO EAT The Hummingbird Restaurant, Jamaican Halo Pub Washington Crossing Inn

NEW YORK

VERMONT

WEST VIRGINIA

CAPITAL CITY: MONTPELIER CAPITAL CITY: ALBANY CAPITAL CITY: CHARLESTON The smallest state capital in the counOn the west bank of the Hudson River, It’s a small city rooted in Appalachian this capital city is home to some enter- try, it is also one of the 100 best small culture, and a popular regional host for art towns in the country. taining attractions. conventions, events and sports.

THINGS TO DO THINGS TO DO THINGS TO DO Downtown shopping Lake George Steamboat Company West Virginia State Museum Vermont State House cruises Governor’s Mansion Winooski River whitewater rafting Albany Institute of History and Art Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences Camel’s Hump, hiking Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commis West Virginia State Capitol sion and Discovery Center, one of the last PLACES TO STAY PLACES TO STAY remaining inland pine barrens in the world.

Capitol Plaza Courtyard by Marriott Erie Canal Cruises Comfort Inn at Maplewood Holiday Inn & Suites Charleston West High Hill Inn PLACES TO STAY Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Desmond Hotel Albany WHERE TO EAT Residence Inn by Marriott Best Western Sovereign Hotel Albany Three Penny Taproom, burgers WHERE TO EAT Renaissance Albany Hotel Sarducci’s, Italian Tudor’s Biscuit World J Morgan’s Steakhouse WHERE TO EAT Dem Two Brothers, barbecue Delmonico’s Italian Steakhouse, upscale Fazio’s, Italian and steaks New World Bistro Bar Laurie’s, upscale Druthers Brewing Company, pub Tricky Fish, farm-to-table Jack’s Oyster House

VIRGINIA

CAPITAL CITY: AUGUSTA The destination for a relaxing, low-key CAPITAL CITY: CONCORD and outdoorsy vacation.

The city includes the villages of Penacook, East Concord and West Concord.

THINGS TO DO CAPITAL CITY: HARRISBURG Maine State Museum THINGS TO DO You could call it Hershey-burg, but Old Fort Museum McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center the city has more going for it than just Capital Park chocolate!

New Hampshire State House The Governor Hill Mansion Pierce Manse, home of 14th President THINGS TO DO PLACES TO STAY Franklin Pierce Hersheypark amusement park Quality Inn & Suites Maine Evergreen Concord Antique Gallery (155 vendors) National Civil War Museum Hotel State Museum of Pennsylvania PLACES TO STAY Maple Hill Farm Inn PLACES TO STAY Centennial Hotel Comfort Inn Civic Center Hotel Hershey Residence Inn by Marriot Downtown Senator Inn & Spa Hilton Harrisburg Best Western Inn & Suites Concord Bridgeview Bed & Breakfast WHERE TO EAT WHERE TO EAT Cloud 9 Restaurant WHERE TO EAT The Works Bakery Café Riverfront Barbecue & Grill The Firehouse Restaurant The Barley House, pub Red Barn Drive-In The Millworks, with beer garden Granite Restaurant and Bar The Jackson House, cheese steak Cork & Fork, pizza and pasta CAPITAL CITY: ANNAPOLIS CAPITAL CITY: TRENTON There’s plenty to do in Annapolis, site The former capital of the United States

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MARYLAND

CAPITAL CITY: PROVIDENCE CAPITAL CITY: RICHMOND Historic homes, tidal basin and thrivThe city has more than 400 years of ing art community make this a fun history, but it’s also a modern, vibrant city. destination.

THINGS TO DO THINGS TO DO Virginia Capital Trail, 52-mile pedes Providence Riverboat Company cruises trian and bike trail Bird’s Eye View Helicopter tour Edgar Allan Poe Museum Historic Providence Walking Tours Malvern Hill Battlefield Benefit Street Colonial buildings Kings’ Dominion amusement park PLACES TO STAY PLACES TO STAY Providence Biltmore Curio Collection Quirk Hotel, named one of Conde Nast

by Hilton Traveler’s “best new hotels in the world” Renaissance Providence Downtown Linden Row Inn, historical Providence Marriot Downtown Jefferson Hotel, upscale WHERE TO EAT WHERE TO EAT Federal Hill Restaurant Mama J’s Kitchen, soul food Waterman Grille Hog’s Head Café Hemingway’s Seafood Grill and Oys Buz and Ned’s Real Barbecue ter Bar

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Molokai offers up unspoiled Hawaii TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE

‌ OLOKAI, Hawaii — To visit M big resorts and drink colorful, umbrella-capped drinks, there are five other Hawaiian islands appropriate for that. For a taste of a Hawaii barely touched by tourism, there is Molokai. The breezes are just as sweet and the palms sway just as gently, but it is a Hawaii free of cliche: no 18-hole golf courses, no beachfront resorts and few, if any, surf lessons. The island doesn’t even have a stoplight.

With the fewest annual visitors of the major Hawaiian islands, Molokai is home to just one hotel and a handful of restaurants. There is virtually no night life and even less luxury. The lack of development leads to some sacrifices, like astronomical prices ($9 for a gallon of milk) and a less-than-scintillating restaurant scene.

But it’s a more-than-worthy trade-off for the traveler who relishes long, quiet highways and unspoiled beauty. Molokai’s simplicity leads some to suggest that the island can be experienced as a day trip. That’s a sad misconception. Molokai’s

If you go Getting there: The only flights to Molokai come from Oahu and Maui on airlines that include Mokulele Airlines (mokuleleairlines.com) and Makani Kai Air (makanikaiair. com). They generally cost about $50 one way. There also is daily passenger-only ferry service from Maui (molokaiferry.com). Renting a car is a must, and rental companies include Alamo at the airport and in Kaunakakai, Molokai Car Rental Staying: Hotel Molokai,the only hotel on the island, isn’t fancy, but it is clean, charming and boasts the island’s only oceanfront bar pristine vistas deserve more time for exploration, not less.

Oahu and Molokai share a history and a state flag, but that’s about it. According to the Hawaii Tourism Authority, Oahu draws 3.2 million visitors per year.

Molokai, a little less than half Oahu’s size, gets 17,500.

Like much of Hawaii, Molo-

kai offers several landscapes in one tidy land mass. The eastern edge is rolling, mountainous and thick with jungle valleys.

The western shore is an array of impossibly wide, quiet beaches interspersed with rocky outcroppings. North is the Kalaupapa Peninsula, a fascinating, historic leprosy colony. And, in all directions, is the swaying Pacific Ocean.

What little action that can be found lives in the sleepy town of Kaunakakai, on the southern coast Locals say “aloha spirit” is what keeps the island close to its roots even as its neighboring islands embrace tourism with both hands. That and a fierce opposition to what locals consider overdevelopment.

Simplicity and rugged beauty continue to rule on Molokai, and that’s especially true at its most iconic site: Kalaupapa, a flat peninsula below Molokai’s towering cliffs that has only three ways down: plane (a five-minute flight from the island’s main airport), mule (the most popular option) and foot. It has been a colony for leprosy patients since the mid-1800s.

CAPITAL CITY: JUNEAU, ALASKA Reachable only by seaplane or boat, Juneau is a favorite stop for cruise lines.

THINGS TO DO Tram ride up Mount Roberts Juneau Raptor Center Outdoor activities, Mendenhall Glacier, Nugget Falls, etc.

Alaska State Museum PLACES TO STAY Juneau Aspen Suites Hotel Juneau Hotel Best Western Grandma’s Feather SHUTTERSTOCK PHOTO‌ Bed Downtown Juneau, Alaska WHERE TO EAT Tracy’s King Crab Shack Diamond Head Crater Twisted Fish Company Alaskan Bike, sail and snorkel adventures Grill PLACES TO STAY The Rookery Café Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach CAPITAL CITY: HONOLULU Halekulani Hotel On the south shore of Oahu, Honolulu has the scenery, the beaches, the WHERE TO EAT nightlife … pure vacation paradise.

Tommy Bahama Restaurant Uncle Bo’s Pupu Bar & Grill THINGS TO DO Liliha Bakery U.S.S. Arizona Memorial

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CHILDRENS MOVIE IN THE PARK Behind Park View Assisted Living 8:30 PM-10:00 PM

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CHICKEN DINNER

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KIDDIE PARADE

6:00 PM - Line up 5:45 PM by the walking path near Gazebo (Contact Ashley Beierschmitt 319-238-2312) Sponsored by Flint Hills

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ISLAND DAYS CAR SHOW

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ISLAND DAYS PARADE

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IC CATHOLIC CHURCH FOOD STAND 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at East Bentley Park

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DUCK RACES

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WAPSI RIVER WATERBALL FIGHTS

Registration at 12:00 PM, Fights at 1:00 PM at the Fairbank Fires Station.

2 1/2” Men’s, 1 1/2” Women’s divisions. Trophies for 1st-3rd.

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MONEY IN THE HAY FOR THE KIDS 1:00 PM on the Island, Sponsored by Northeast Security Bank

ISLAND QUEEN PRESENTATION

PRINCESS & SUPERHERO ICE CREAM SOCIAL

4:00 PM-6:00 PM

ISLAND DANCE

5:30-6:30 PM. Meet your favorite princesses & superheroes, get autographs, pictures and enjoy an ice cream sundae at Island Park.

Purchase tickets in advance for $10, $15 at the door.

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8:00 PM to 12:00 AM on the Island Music by: Furious George $5 cover Sponsored by: Woods Construction, Inc.; Fairbank Plumbing and Heating; and Modern Building Products.

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