If you are hoping to get out of the house while the weather is warm, the summer provides a multitude of classical music events that can all be reached by car in a day’s travel. Some are only an hour away or less, and others: with a little more motivation you can leave home in […]
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SUMMER GUIDE ’12: Audiobook guide
So you’re taking a trip involving hours in a car, bus, train, or plane. The songs on your iPod are getting old and radio just isn’t what it used to be. So why not do something useful with all that time? Read a book. With your ears. Just plug in your iPod and have the […]
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SUMMER GUIDE ’10: Day trips to the east
BY JEN GRANEY Summer blows by all too quickly, and unless you make specific plans, you can pretty much blink and miss it. Planning a day trip, especially to somewhere you’ve never been, gives you and your chosen travel companions something to look forward to, and basically guarantees fresh material in the way of stories […]
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SUMMER GUIDE ’10: Day trips to the north
BY LAURA KEENEY You don’t need to spend a fortune on airfare to take an adventure with your kids. Just grab your passports, hop in the car, and go explore the great white north: Canada, eh! We’ve rounded up a few suggested highlights within day-trip distance. With so much to do — and the fun […]
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SUMMER GUIDE ’10: Day trips to the south
BY KATHY LALUK Rochester has plenty to offer in the way of entertainment, but everyone still needs a getaway now and then. The best thing is, you don’t have to blow big bucks on an exotic vacation. There are lots of fun places nearby that are perfect for daytrips or even a long weekend away. […]
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SUMMER GUIDE ’10: Day trips to the west
BY KATE ANTONIADES Splash Lagoon Drive time: 2 hours, 30 minutes This indoor water park spans nearly an acre and boasts a “tropical 84-degree Polynesian atmosphere.” Aimed at water-lovers of all ages, Splash Lagoon offers a lazy river, several different slides and whirlpools, “Paradise Cove” for the over-21 crowd, and “MonkeyShinesIsland” for the park’s youngest […]
