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Taos lends itself to a unique lifestyle - an eclectic mix of the past and present, historic and contemporary, busy yet laid back. Life in Taos, and throughout northern New Mexico, has two unusual elements that make it like no other place - the way history and art are infused in daily life. FULL STORY...
Sandwiched between the glitter and glamor of the celebrated Las Vegas Strip and the razzle-dazzle of downtown Fremont Street and its canopied Experience, is a slightly-rough-around-the-edges, 20-block area where local arts and creativity reign. Known as The Las Vegas Arts District, here you can find a mix of eclectic and fine art, along with antiques and vintage wares - small pieces of something "real" to take home, wherever your home may be. FULL STORY...
A two-block strip of Fourth Street in Long Beach draws vintage lovers from all over Southern California and beyond. Locals call it Retro Row, and it includes a dozen or so shops selling vintage clothing, furniture and memorabilia. The shops are between Walnut and Junipero avenues, with most of them clustered on the east side closer to Junipero. FULL STORY...
If you're looking for something scary to do this October, why not visit one of the sets from these classic horror films. FULL STORY...
Steeped in Native American, Spanish and Western influences, Santa Fe, New Mexico, the nation's second-oldest city and second-largest art market, boasts more than 200 galleries and a dozen museums including antique and collectible shops with a Southwestern flair. FULL STORY...
If antiquing is what you're seeking, Denver, Col. is the place to go. The possibilities for shopping and entertainment seem endless in the Mile High metropolis. Though known for its winter slopes, summer is a great time to visit Denver. FULL STORY...
Just 25 miles northwest of Seattle and a couple of hours southeast of the Canadian border along the Puget Sound, lies an area known as Island County, Wash. Comprised of a group of islands and peninsulas, the area offers beautiful natural wonders, along with plenty of shopping and activities. Numerous lighthouses spotlight coastal points. Art and antiques flourish in quaint coastal communities. Boating, kayaking and other water sports abound. Most of the action is centered on the islands of Whidbey and Camano, and just across the Sound in Port Townsend, Wash. FULL STORY...
Nevada County in California adjoining the state of the same name is gold mining country. A diverse place, it includes the major cities of Grass Valley, Nevada City and Truckee. They are historic, gold rush-era towns that are great to visit. FULL STORY...
Just 16 miles east of Oakland, Calif., in the east bay region of the San Francisco Bay area, lies the city of Walnut Creek. While the town has a cozy feel, it's known for owning more open space per capita than any other community in the state of California. In 1974, Walnut Creek voters approved a bond measure that allowed the city to purchase 1,800 acres of undeveloped hillsides, ridge lines, and park sites. While that makes it a great place to enjoy hiking, biking and other outdoor activities, the town also offers plenty of entertainment and shopping opportunities. FULL STORY...
If you're looking for a great place to go "treasure hunting" this time of year in the Southwest, mosey on over to Mesa, Arizona. A Phoenix suburb in Maricopa County with a population of about 460,000, Mesa is the third-largest city in Arizona and the 38th-largest in the nation. It has plenty of antique and collectible dealers and they all offer a lot of variety. FULL STORY... |
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