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Caddy`s - St. Petersburg, Florida

Not all activities are for the snowbirds. Here is one place that caters to the younger crowd or those that still think they are young. Numerous beach activities with a very welcome beach atmosphere make Caddy`s one of the favorites for younger locals and tourists. Also the food while made for the younger crowd, is also quite passable.

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Pass A Grille - Area Drive

Pass a Grille is an older area in the St Petes region on a point surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico and the Intercoastal Waterway. Many of the homes are original and the towns character is one that portrays how life was during the early growth in population. Amazingly, new building must retain a strict building code to retain the past so few resorts and highrises are available.

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Mahuffer`s Bar - Indian Shores

A bar like no others. Cement floors, dogs, cats, wooden beams and thousands of artifacts. It could take weeks to view everything but the conversations with visitors and locals will help to pass the time. If you are ever in the area, drop in, just to say hello, and to be able to tell others when you return home of a place like no other. Something to consider would be that they have live New Orleans Jazz several days on the weekend.

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Indian Shores Beach - Indian Shores

A most excellent winter vacation spot along Indian Shores Beach. Sunsets were just fabulous and the daily beach walks were always different as the wave action always provided a new texture. Quite possible to travel 4-5 miles in either direction on the beach without having a barricade or opening to the intercoastal waterway. In this particular area there is also a wild life refuge for the many pelicans and water birds.

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Annapolis Harbor - Maryland

Interesting spot to visit. Many of the venues are related to the sea and maritime industries. One will also see an extensive portrayal of the sailing fleets, made up of all shapes and sizes. When we visited the historic downtown area was small in size and this allowed us to have lunch and visit many of the shops on the main street. The closeness to the ocean & the many types of sailing vessels gives one the reason to visit even if it is not for a long time.

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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - Cleveland, Ohio

Adding the Rock & Roll Hall of fame to the attraction list provides another reason why one may wish to spend a night. The Cleveland Flat`s area and the new Jacob`s Field are others. For young or old or in between, plan on spending several hours at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Cameras are not allowed inside so our eyes had to view the thousands of articles displayed throughout the building. Even after being there 5-6 hours there is always a mention of returning to see some of the new displays.

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Mackinac Island - Michigan

A great mini vacation area. Rest and relaxation are made much easier without the modern day conveniences like motorized vehicles. Spent the night at St. Ignace and took the early morning ferry ride over for just a fantastic day. Lot of walking but there are bicycles, and even horse drawn carriages for those not able to move around easily. One of my favorite memories is walking to the centuries old grave yard on the top of the island, viewing the dates of those departed and then returning to the main downtown area by taking small pathways thru the heavily wooded forests. Just so quiet with nature all around you, and knowing that refreshments were just ahead.

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Intercoastal Waterway - Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood, Florida

The area is fortunate to have a superb intercoastal waterway along much of the coastline. A great place to move your watercraft away from the Atlantic ocean waters. In many areas it is quite built up with restaurants or accommodation but there is also an extensive park system where you can sit down and view the so many types of watercraft. Actually besides looking for the different varieties of ocean life, looking at the yachts and cruisers with sunbathing patrons became the norm.

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Watercraft - Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood, Florida

Boats of all shapes and sizes, some for personal use, some for the river transits, and many for Ocean cruising. Port in Fort Lauderdale has the daily cruise ships that make the voyage over to Nassau in the Bahamas. These trips can vary from a night or two to same day crossings. For those on vacation it does allow you to get away, visit another country and return home the same day. Don`t forget your passport though.

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A1A Coastal Highway - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Highway is adjacent to beach area and has been extensively modified to adapt to the surrounding conditions. This fun drive is over two miles long and is very hard on the neck as you are forever looking at one side or the other. The walkers and bathers on one side are contrasted by restaurants and business establishments on the other. Traffic moves slowly as the main reason to drive is to view what is available prior to parking and then partaking in the festivities along with the many others.

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Canals of Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Water is everywhere in Fort Lauderdale. The intercoastal waterway, rivers and an extensive canal system that gives many access to the Atlantic Ocean. The canals off of Las Olas drive have either small accommodations or private homes. All have yachts or sailboats at the back door awaiting the opportunity to travel to the Intercoastal waterway or the Atlantic ocean itself. The size of some of these yachts is quite impressive.

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Los Olas Boulevard - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Where the rich & famous come to shop and enjoy many of the great restaurants. Truth is there are many of us ordinary people that visit also as restaurants are plentiful and one can find something to fit anyone`s budget. When browsing thru one of the many shops items will be discovered that will forever remind you of your visit. People watching is however the main activity for many.

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Los Olas Riverfront - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Unique riverfront area has several walkways, with good quality restaurants and shopping along the way. You can even grab a boat for a river cruise. One of my favorite areas to go when in the area as everything is close by to entertain yourself. Live entertainment in the pavilion is available during the high season, and taking small walks on the paths beside the river is always enjoyable.

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Atlantic City - New Jersey

More than just casinos. The boardwalk which never seems to end together with oceanside beaches make for a very fitting addition to the many casinos. Boardwalk has many small vendors interspersed with entertainers. Quite easy to walk into one of many casinos or down to the beach. Many small eating establishments at either location that were reasonable in cost. Small one or two seat bicycle carriages are quite popular when travelling from one area to the other, but most seem to walk.

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