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Old 09-17-2007, 12:51 PM
 
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DeLand, Florida

St. Augustine, Florida
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Old 09-18-2007, 02:40 AM
 
Location: Los Angeles
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Annapolis Maryland
Alexandria Virginia
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Old 09-18-2007, 11:02 AM
 
Location: The Heart of Dixie
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Oakland, Maryland

Small town but next to tourist attractions like ski resorts and a large lake. However to get into the downtown area you have to pass Wal-Mart and Taco Bell.
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Old 09-18-2007, 11:07 AM
 
Location: NE PA
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Gettysburg, PA
Jim Thorpe, PA
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Old 09-18-2007, 11:08 AM
 
Location: Phoenix metro
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what are some of the best historic towns in the country? im thinking about charming victorian brick storefronts, gas streetlamps and english-style taverns and antique shops.
Minus the gas streetlamps, I think youve just described Galena, IL. Check it out sometime, its a time warp indeed.

Galena Illinois, Galena Illinois Tourism, Galena Illinois Dining, Golf Packages

http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2006/exploring.autumn/interactive/gallery.ireport.fall.color/1123/04.mississippi.ireport.jpg (broken link)

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Old 09-18-2007, 01:48 PM
 
Location: 32°19'03.7"N 106°43'55.9"W
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OMG. Absolutely stunning. I've never heard of this place before. Are they accepting applications?

That's why I love this forum. Discovering places like this I've never heard of before.
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Old 09-18-2007, 02:07 PM
 
Location: Scarsdale, NY
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Annapolis, MD
Ann Arbor, MI
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Old 09-18-2007, 02:09 PM
 
Location: Scarsdale, NY
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Wow, that 1st pic of Gelena is beautiful!
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Old 09-18-2007, 04:13 PM
 
Location: Phoenix metro
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OMG. Absolutely stunning. I've never heard of this place before. Are they accepting applications?

That's why I love this forum. Discovering places like this I've never heard of before.
I agree, this site is a goldmine of information. Here are some more from Galena, IL if youre interested.

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Galena Illinois Restaurant: Irish Food - Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub - Galena

http://www.vinnyvanucchis.com/

http://www.bnbfinder.com/innImages/thumbs/Bernadines_Stillman_Inn_Galena_Illinois_8249.jpg (broken link)

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