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In 1968 singer Dionne Warwick created a lasting hit after recording "Do You Know The Way To San Jose?" Back then few guessed this emerging agricultural community would become the nation's tenth largest city and California's third metropolis after Los Angeles and San Diego. Today, called "heart of Silicon Valley," San Jose has become an economic, tourist and cultural giant. FULL STORY...
Decades ago cars detoured on California's Old Highway 101 to Monterey and Carmel or just zipped past Salinas, whose very name lacked appeal. Translated from Spanish, it means "salt flats." Like Cinderella, waiting for a prince, this community concentrated on its vast agricultural fields until its most famous native son named the area "the Salad Bowl of the World." FULL STORY...
Fun to say, and to play in, Puyallup (pronounced pew-al-up) is a cozy suburb thirty-five miles south of Seattle and just east of Tacoma, Wash. FULL STORY...
As a San Diego native, I've passed Temecula dozens of times on my way to somewhere else, but have never had occasion to actually stop in the city. I finally paid a visit on a recent Sunday afternoon and had a delightful time in a town filled with an interesting juxtaposition of old and new. FULL STORY...
Aside from the obvious glitz, glamour and gambling, Las Vegas is a great destination for art, antiques and all things vintage. FULL STORY...
Spring is a great time to visit Arizona, and there are many opportunities for antiquing and general sightseeing in Phoenix and surrounding cities. FULL STORY...
Antiquing is just one of the many things to do in Lincoln City, Ore. The coastal town, about two and a half hours southwest of Portland on Highway 101, is also known for kite flying, tide pooling and glass blowing. In the city comprised of five historic neighborhoods - Delake, Oceanlake, Taft, Nelscott and Cutler City, which combined in the 1960s - you'll find a rich history and a love of fine, old things. FULL STORY...
The weather may be wet, but Washington and Oregon shine with opportunities for antique treasure hunting and general sightseeing. FULL STORY...
Militaria dealer Bob Chatt shares his experiences from a recent trip to Japan FULL STORY...
The western region of the U.S. is rich in military history. Proof of this is in the many fine military museums which are found along the west coast. What follows is a partial list of museums, including what types of exhibits and artifacts may be viewed at them. Where possible, visiting hours and admission prices have been included, as well as phone numbers and websites. For a complete list of military museums throughout the United States, visit www.military.com. FULL STORY... |
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