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Boots, guitars and even one of Minnie Pearl's hats adorn the collection of the new Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. There's also plenty of music and a sense of history. Story |
Gem of an ancient city wrested from muddy grave
Vesuvius buried Herculaneum in a mud bath that became an archaeologist's dream. The insulating muck preserved artifacts that tell of well-heeled, genteel citizens living the good life.
Birmingham embraces its history
In the city's Civil Rights District, visitors can witness the scenes of violence that awakened a nation and walk in the footsteps of the '60s freedom fighters.
Fixing a masterpiece
Frank Lloyd Wright's famous Fallingwater has stress problems. Without a permanent fix, which is now under way, the residence was in danger of collapsing.
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For thousands of annual visitors, Acapulco is the ideal holiday resort. This Pacific resort is a Mecca for those who love swimming, shopping, and enjoying the nightlife. Acapulco Bay, one of the world's best natural harbors, is the city's centerpiece. The weather is Acapulco's major draw--warm waters, almost constant sunshine, and year-round temperatures in the 80s. It comes as no surprise, then, that most people plan their day around laying their towel on some part of Acapulco's many kilometers of beach.
