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Black Entertainment History at the Academy Museum

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We spent half the day at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, which is amazing if you love movies. The best temporary exhibit, of the few they have in their 3 floors of art, was one called Regeneration, an exhibit of Black entertainers through history, much of which included a lot of racist tropes and images.

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My New 30 Travel Things

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It's been a long time since I've updated my list of 30 things that I love when it comes to travel. As you travel and it shapes your world , you learn new things about yourself and become a better traveler, packer, and, hopefully, person. Food trucks - I travel for food and I want to eat all the things when I go somewhere new.

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Apps to Learn Back History On Your Travels

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I don't know about you, but I try to support and learn about local businesses in my home city and wherever I travel. I also like to be entertained and learn new things, and download great podcasts for my plane ride. It's how we've found amazing places to eat near home and also close to accommodations when we've traveled.

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Your Best Summer Staycation

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Summer is, notoriously, the most expensive times to travel, though there are some places where it is the off season and more affordable. See a free concert Summertime is the best time to get outside and oftentimes the sunny weather comes with outdoor concerts and other entertainment. I enjoy Shakespeare in the Park.

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The Elser Hotel Review

Stockpiling Moms

It is conveniently located to dining, nightlife, arts and entertainment but the breathtaking waterfront views are the best! After a long day of travel when we walked into our room and onto our patio, we experienced the breathtaking view of the city lights. You can see the city skyline and waterfront from your patio!

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Explore Harrisburg PA This Summer

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Not far from the Capitol is the State Museum of Pennsylvania. The State Museum offers "four floors of exhibits that represent Pennsylvania''s story, from Earth''s beginning to the present", a Planetarium and the ''hands on'' play area, Curiosity Connection, for children 5 and under. The museum is housed in an 1899 Victoria fire house.

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Summer Staycation Ideas for Harrisburg, PA

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Peter’s Basilica in Rome” Not far from the Capitol is the State Museum of Pennsylvania. The National Civil War Museum , as stated on the website, is “the only museum in The United States that portrays the entire story of the American Civil War. The museum is housed in an 1899 Victoria fire house.