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Visitors to the Vancouver area will be able to explore some of the Winter Olympic venues, including Whistler resort, where the skiing competitions will take place. Try out the slopes, but leave the ski jumping to the experts.
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Visitors to the Vancouver area will be able to explore some of the Winter Olympic venues, including Whistler resort, where the skiing competitions will take place. Try out the slopes, but leave the ski jumping to the experts.

Vancouver, British Columbia
 Let the Games begin

Get a taste of the Winter Olympics early by visiting Vancouver, British Columbia, and explore all its unique neighborhoods, from Gastown to Granville Island. You can check out the venues where the Olympians will be competing in February, take a ride on one of the wobbly ferries or experience the third-largest Chinatown in North America.
National parks
 Experience the awe
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Ken Burns' series on the national parks on PBS is rekindling interest in America's natural gems. With 58 parks across the country and in U.S. territories, such as Dry Tortugas, above, there is a park for just about every taste.
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The Space Coast
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Kennedy Space Center and the surrounding area offers plenty to see and do, even if there is no shuttle launch.
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