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This little town off of Interstate 80 is home to hard workers and lots to do. This page will examine the great eats and things to do in the area.
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July 4–11, 2009 FRIDAY P.M. Drop your bags at Old Mission Inn (18599 Mission Road, oldmissioninn.com ; doubles from $225, including breakfast), an antique-filled resort. Work up an appetite with a dip in Grand Traverse Bay, then dine down the road at the Old Mission Tavern (17015 Center Road, 231...
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June 26–28, 2009 FRIDAY P.M. You’ll get a sense of this college town’s school spirit at the Georgia Gameday Center (250 W. Broad St., staygameday.com ; condos from $119), luxury condos decked out in University of Georgia Bulldogs memorabilia. Pick up organic goods from Daily Groceries...
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June 27–28, 2009 FRIDAY P.M. The coolest hotel in Fort Collins—65 miles from Denver—is The Armstrong (259 S. College Ave., thearmstronghotel.com ; doubles from $89), which is newly renovated but still looks retro. It’s a two-block walk to the lively Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant...
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There's a cheap weekend trip waiting to happen at the Colorado Brewers' Festival this summer.
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August 15–16, 2009 FRIDAY P.M. The Old Chicago Inn (3222 N. Sheffield Ave., oldchicagoinn.com ; doubles from $125, including breakfast) is a steal, considering its charm (the building dates back to 1903) and location, near tomorrow’s action and Chicago stuffed-pizza place Giordano’s...
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You had us at "Texas" and "steak"!
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One reason to head to Traverse City? The National Cherry Festival makes a great cheap summer weekend.
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June 5–6 FRIDAY P.M. Head to R.O.’s Bar-B-Que (1318 Gaston Ave., Gastonia, 704-866-8143; sandwiches from $4) for sliced pork and spicy slaw. Take your dinner to The White Oak Inn (2641 Ivey Church Road, whiteoakinnnc.com; doubles from $95, including breakfast), which has 8.5 acres of woods...
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July 17–19, 2009 FRIDAY P.M. Don't be late to the opening parade of The Yarmouth Clam Festival ( clamfestival.com ; clam dishes from $2), where floats, marching bands and mascot Steamer the Clam stroll down Main Street at 6 o'clock sharp. Grab a burger and fresh-brewed $3 beer at pub Gritty...