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Guide Article / Things To Do in San Diego

Especially for Kids in San Diego

Dozens of public parks, 70 miles of beaches, and numerous museums are just part of what awaits kids and families. For current information about activities for children, pick up a free…

Guide Article / Things To Do in San Diego

The Top Shopping Streets & Neighborhoods in San Diego

In the Gaslamp Quarter, high rents have led to the influx of deep-pocketed chains and brand names, such as Adidas, 926 Fifth Ave. (tel. 619/615-0287; www.adidas.com); Urban Outfitters,…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in San Diego

Walking Tour 1 in San Diego

The Gaslamp Quarter Start: Fourth Avenue and E Street, at Horton Plaza. Finish: Fourth Avenue and F Street. Time: Approximately 1 1/2 hours, not including shopping and dining. Best…

Guide Article / Things To Do in New York City

Architectural Highlights in New York City

In addition to checking out the landmarks listed here, architecture buffs may also want to seek out these notable buildings: The Lever House, built in 1952 at 390 Park Ave., between…

Guide Article / Things To Do in New York City

The Top Shopping Streets and Neighborhoods in New York City

By Pauline FrommerHere’s a rundown of New York’s most interesting shopping scenes, with highlights of each to give you a feel for the neighborhood. If a location is not given, refer to…

Guide Article / In Depth in New York City

Dateline in New York City

1524 Giovanni da Verrazano sails into New York Harbor. 1609 Henry Hudson sails up the Hudson River. 1621 The Dutch West India Company begins trading from New York City. 1626 The…

Guide Article / In Depth in New York City

History in New York City

Colonial Days (1524–1776) The area that became New York City was the home to many Native Americans before Giovanni da Verrazano arrived in 1524. And it wasn’t until 1609, when Henry…

Guide Article / Oregon

The Best Family Attractions in Oregon

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (Portland): With an OMNIMAX theater, a planetarium, a submarine, and loads of hands-on exhibits, this Portland museum is fun for kids and adults…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Madrid

Walking Tour 2 in Madrid

The Castizo Quarter (La Latina & Lavapiés) Start: Plaza General Vara del Rey. Finish: Calle Mesón de Paredes. Time: 2 hours (at a slow pace). Best Times: Any day. Worst Times: No…

Guide Article / In Depth in San Francisco

History in San Francisco

In the Beginning -- Born as an out-of-the-way backwater of colonial Spain and blessed with a harbor that would have been the envy of any of the great cities of Europe, San Francisco…

Guide Article / Side Trips in San Francisco

Oakland

12 miles E of San Francisco While the fog belt drifts over the Golden Gate and across the bay to parts of Berkeley, the weather in Oakland is more likely to be warm and sunny. The…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in San Francisco

Walking Tour 2 in San Francisco

North Beach: Beats, Broads & Little Italy Start: Intersection of Montgomery Street, Columbus Avenue, and Washington Street. Public Transportation: Bus no. 10, 12, 13, 30, or…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in San Francisco

Walking Tour 1 in San Francisco

Chinatown: Another World Inside the City Start: Corner of Grant Avenue and Bush Street. Public Transportation: Bus no. 2, 3, 30, 38, or 45. Finish: Commercial Street between Montgomery…

Guide Article / Things To Do in London

Neighborhoods Worth a Visit in London

London’s neighborhoods were laid out during a period of wagon and foot traffic, when districts were defined in narrower terms than we define them today; indeed, for centuries people…

Guide Article / In Depth in London

History in London

The Ancient City: A.D. 47-1066 Although London almost certainly sprung up in the 1st century A.D., myth and legend hint at Celtic roots much deeper in the clay beneath the city.…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in London

Neighborhoods in Brief in London

London’s neighborhoods were laid out during a period of wagon and foot traffic, when districts were defined in narrower terms than we define them today; indeed, for centuries people…

Guide Article / In Depth in Arizona

History in Arizona

Early History -- Arizona is the site of North America's oldest cultures and one of the two longest continuously inhabited settlements in the United States -- the Hopi village of…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in London

Walking Tour: Westminster, Whitehall and Trafalgar Square

When most people hear the word “London,” this is the area they picture: the Houses of Parliament, the wash of the Thames, the gong of Big Ben, and the Georgian facade of No. 10 Downing…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Washington, D.C.

Best Offbeat Experiences in Washington, D.C.

Bring a Drum to Meridian Hill Park and Join the Drum Circle: Sunday afternoons, when the weather is right, Meridian Hill Park is the setting for an all-comers-welcome African drum…

Guide Article / Restaurants in Washington, D.C.

Special Dining Experiences in Washington, D.C.

But First, CoffeeStarbucks isn't the only coffee game in town anymore. Independent coffee shops are pouring into D.C. and satisfying Washingtonians' love for a great cuppa joe while…

Guide Article / In Depth in Washington, D.C.

History in Washington, D.C.

As with many cities, Washington, D.C.’s past is written in its landscape. Behold the lustrous Potomac River, whose discovery by Captain John Smith in 1608 led to European settlement of…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Washington, D.C.

African-American History

The story of African Americans in Washington, D.C., actually predates the founding of the capital, for African Americans were here from the get-go. Records show that blacks were living…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Austin

In Three Days in Austin

On the third day, you can wind down a bit. You’ll be heading about half an hour outside town in the morning, then returning to the center of the city. Have breakfast near your hotel…

Guide Article / Things To Do in San Antonio

Special-Interest Sightseeing in San Antonio

Exploring San Antonio’s Hispanic Heritage A Hispanic heritage tour is almost redundant in San Antonio, which is a living testament to the role Hispanics have played in shaping the…

Guide Article / In Depth in Malaysia

History in Malaysia

Populating the Peninsula (Prehistory to 1st Century B.C.) If Malaysia can trace its success to one element, it is geographic location. Placed strategically at a major crossroads…