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A trip from November 07, 2008 to November 21, 2008, travelling to Denver, Detroit, Federal Heights, Springfield …
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11/07/2008 to 11/21/2008
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Fri 11/07/08 (day 1) - Denver, Detroit, Federal Heights

This bustling Thai joint is a neighborhood favorite. Because it is always busy the place can feel like eating …
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3410 E Colfax Ave
Denver, CO 80206
United States
(303) 377-4244
Fri Nov 7 12:00am
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Who knew an airport hotel could be so refreshing? The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport, located in the new …
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Westin Hotel at Detroit Metro Airport
2501 Worldgateway Pl
Detroit, MI 48242
United States
734-942-6500
Fri Nov 7 8:00am - Sat Nov 8 4:00pm
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The most famous features of the fifth-largest fine arts museum in the United States are the Diego Rivera murals, sta …
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5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202-4008
United States
+1 313 833 7900
Fri Nov 7 9:15am - Fri Nov 7 10:00am
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Water World offers rides that range from steep slippery slides to raft rides down the "Lazy River." The wave pool is …
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1800 W 89th Ave
Federal Heights, CO 80260-6739
United States
+1 303 427 7873
Fri Nov 7 11:00am - Fri Nov 7 1:45pm
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One of Detroit's most famous arts institutions, this is one of the few potteries still in operation that dates to th …
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10125 E Jefferson Ave
Detroit, MI 48214-3138
United States
+1 313 822 0954
Fri Nov 7 1:30pm - Fri Nov 7 2:00pm
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118 W Lafayette Blvd
Detroit, MI 48226
United States
(313) 964-8198
Fri Nov 7 6:00pm - Fri Nov 7 7:30pm
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Sat 11/08/08 (day 2) - Springfield, Detroit

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This beautifull three story inn overlooks the Lincoln Home National Historic Site. Each of the 8 guest rooms is …
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802 E Edwards St
Springfield, IL 62703
United States
217-525-2660
Sat Nov 8 12:00am - Mon Nov 10 6:00pm
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1241 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48226
United States
(313) 961-1115
Sat Nov 8 7:30am - Sat Nov 8 8:45am
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Right next to the old Tiger Stadium, Nemo's is probably the most popular sports bar in Detroit especially cherished …
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1384 Michigan Ave
Detroit, MI 48226-1019
United States
+1 313 965 3180
Sat Nov 8 9:00am - Sat Nov 8 11:30am
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Columnist William Safire says this old book warehouse is the top tourist attraction in Detroit. To bibliophiles, it …
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901 W Lafayette Blvd
Detroit, MI 48226-3013
United States
+1 313 961 0622
Sat Nov 8 9:15am - Sat Nov 8 9:45am
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Nestled in Detroit's Greektown, the Laikon offers good Greek food in a lively and comfortable environment. A variety …
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569 Monroe St
Detroit, MI 48226-2932
United States
+1 313 963 7058
Sat Nov 8 12:00pm - Sat Nov 8 2:00pm
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Sun 11/09/08 (day 3) - Springfield

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14 acres full of wildlife this zoo shows several endangered animals.
Thing to Do
E Lake Shore Dr
Springfield, IL 62707
United States
217-753-6217
Sun Nov 9 10:00am - Sun Nov 9 12:30pm
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1552 W Jefferson St
Springfield, IL 62702
United States
(217) 787-6005
Sun Nov 9 1:00pm - Sun Nov 9 2:00pm
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Offering antiques, primitives, oak furniture, depression glass, collectibles, sports cards, fishing items, coins …
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2704 N Peoria Rd
Springfield, IL 62702-1248
United States
217-753-ABES
Sun Nov 9 2:15pm - Sun Nov 9 4:00pm
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VIsit this charming shop offering a general line of antiques.
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2765 W Jefferson St, Ste B
Springfield, IL 62702-3441
United States
217-787-3253
Sun Nov 9 4:30pm - Sun Nov 9 5:15pm
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801 E Monroe St
Springfield, IL 62701
United States
(217) 522-0105
Sun Nov 9 6:00pm - Sun Nov 9 7:30pm
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Mon 11/10/08 (day 4) - Springfield

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1702 S 6th St
Springfield, IL 62703
United States
(217) 523-5282
Mon Nov 10 9:00am - Mon Nov 10 10:15am
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One mile hiking and strolling trail.
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2315 E Clear Lake Ave
Springfield, IL 62703-1403
United States
217-544-5781
Mon Nov 10 10:00am - Mon Nov 10 12:00pm
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Tue 11/11/08 (day 5) - Topeka, Powhattan

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The capital city of the Sunflower State, the Topeka Residence Inn by Marriott hotel offers easy access to Hill …
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Residence Inn by Marriott Topeka
1620 SW Westport Dr
Topeka, KS 66604
United States
785-271-8903
Tue Nov 11 2:00am - Thu Nov 13 6:00am
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2124 Se 6th Ave
Topeka, KS 66607
United States
(785) 232-2556
Tue Nov 11 8:00am - Tue Nov 11 9:30am
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Harley museum located in historic building. Vintage motorcycles, exhibits, and collectibles.
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2047 Southwest Topeka Boulevard
Topeka, KS 66604
United States
785-234-6174
Tue Nov 11 10:00am - Tue Nov 11 10:45am
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Vegas-style gaming. High play slots.
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1322 US-75
Powhattan, KS 66527-9624
United States
785-467-8000,800-990-2946
Tue Nov 11 11:00am - Tue Nov 11 4:00pm
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607 S Kansas Ave
Topeka, KS 66603
United States
(785) 234-3256
Tue Nov 11 6:00pm - Tue Nov 11 7:45pm
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Detroit is a really nice place to stay. I stayed at the Westin Hotel Detroit Metro Airport for two days. I went to the Arts Institues Fasion college and got to see what good fasion is. Then I shopped at the Pewbic Pottery store. After that I found a really good restaurant called Lafayette Coney IslanD, I had a roast beef sandwhich and Dr. pepper to drink. Then Today I went to the Breakfast House and Grill for breakfast and the sevice was really slow all thuogh the food was a-o-kay. after that I drove to A boook store called John K. King Used and Rare Books. There I brought a book called "Facing the Lion." I read some of it already and it is pretty good and based one true story. After that I went to an entertainment place called Nemo's. There i watched the Tigers beat some butt. Then i had a couple of drinks and talk to a couple of people. Everyone was really nice. Then I went to Laikon Cafe and enjoined my last meal in Detroit. The Laikon Cafe is a Greek food place and I had the Lamb Chops. After all the running around i went back to my hotel and packed everything up and headed to Springfeild, my next stop.
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Springfeild had nice places to shop eat and stay. I stayed at the Henry Mischle House Hotel and they had great service. Then After cheaking in to the hotel I went to the Henson Rodinson Zoo. They had lion, tigers, and bears! Then I went out to eat at Joe's Italian Pizza. I had the really go martinie pizza. I had to go to the mall so i went to Abe's Tradin' post antique mall and more. I brought 3 paris of really cute skinny jeans and 2 Holister shirts. Then i went to Silent Women antique shop. I didnt really buy anything but they had alot of cute things. With all my shopping going on I got hungry. I stopped at the Saputo Twins Corner and had a chicken ceaser salad. I went back to my hotel and fell asleep after a long day of fun. When i woke up I drove down to a coffee shop called Grab-A-Java. I had a blueberry muffin a there famious coffee. Drinking that coffe made me up and ready to go. I went down to Adam's Wildlife Sanctuary. I saw all kinds of plants and really fasanating insects. The college I visit was called Occupational Therapy Program College.
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Topeka was a great place to experience. I stayed at Residence Inn. I got in early around 2 pm and cheaked in. Around 7:00 I woke up and got ready to eat. I ate at Taco's El Sol. I am a taco freak and it was the best taco I had ever had! Then I went to a cool Harley-Davidson because my mom and her boyfriend love it and I took pictures of the coolest bikes. After I went a casino called Sac and Fox Casino. I played a couple machine and won 50 more then what I put in. My lucky day! After a couple of hours i got bored and really hungry so i decited to eat at a resturant I past on my way to the casino. It was called Schlotzsky Deli. I had 2 sandwhiches. Then I went to an ice cream place called G's Frozen Custard and Yogurt. I enjoyed a yummy sugar cone with Rocky Road ice cream. I went back to hotel and fell alseep and I woke up around 7 o'clock. Then I went to the Tup Tim to eat breakfast. Then after that I wen to this fair called "You're a Good Man Charile Brown." It was very cute, funny and intresting. And then I went back to the Sac and Fox casino and talked with new friends. After that I went to eat out with them at the Pad resturant. We all had alot of fun. When I got home I packed up because I had to get up bright and early to go to Denver. The college I went to was Interior Design.
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I drove into Denver and every thing was just beautiful. I cheaked in to a hotel called Comfort Inn Downtown. After that i went to the entertainment center calledChurch (the). It was really funny I met A couple and they took me to the Denver Zoo. We saw alot of monkeys and Zebras. It was so COOL! After we went to the Cherry Tomato and talked about tomarrows plans. They took me everywhere one this trip. It was really nice. Then we went for a drink at the cherry tomato Tailoring. When I went home I got a call from the nice couple saying to meet them at the 16th Street Mall. When i got up and ready I drove all the way down to the mall. It was really big. We walked, talked and shopped till we dropped. We got really hungry and went out to Sushi Den. I payed becuase they were soo nice to me. Then we all went out for coffe at the Cafe Colore. Then we spent the rest of the day at water world. I had the best days of my life there all to them. The college i went to was Concorde Career College.
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In Little Rock, AK I stayed at a really nice hotel called The capital Hotel. I went on the Little rock tourist and it was really intresting. Then I went to Jone's Son Fine Jewelry.After i went out to eat at the flying fish. I of Course had fish. After I went to the Oyster Bar and had Oyster soaked in beer. It was really yummy! The next the day IATe at the Greek Food Festival And ate alot. I was so FULL! then I went shopping at Pinky Punky and got a bullet for my valintine shirt with green skinnys. Then i went to Cheers to watch Football and soda. Then i went ot murry's Dinner Playhouse. There I met a guy named Jeff he brought me a beer and we walked around Little rock and we walked me back to my Hotel. The collegr I went to was UNiversity of Arkansa.
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