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Located on a rural 9-acre plot almost 3 miles outside the town of Carthage is the 66 Drive-In Theatre. Drive-in theaters began as an innovation of the 1930s, but their iconic era of mass success did not begin until the lifting of wartime rationing an

Route 66 in photos: Postcards from Missouri

Stretching more than 2,000 miles from Lake Michigan to the Santa Monica Pier, Route 66 reflects the evolution of U.S. transportation and tourism.

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The Blue Star Highway home on Lake Michigan has a detached Coach House with kitchenette,full bath and private deck. The property also has a Hot Tub Pavilion.

Dream homes: Five tempting properties for sale on Lake Michigan
Lake Michigan is a tempting summer destination with its lakefront properties and breezes. Here are five vacation homes for sale.

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The H10 Madison in Barcelona (HotelTonight category: Luxe) showed rates as low as $176 in mid-August.

16 fabulous hotel deals in Europe right now
The HotelTonight app has uncovered bargain rates in August in some of Europe's most desirable destinations.

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The Hotel Californian in Santa Barbara has a rooftop pool and Mirador Deck with views of the sea.

Hotel renovations: Properties from Texas to California get major upgrades
The hotel industry is thriving. Properties all over the USA are getting major renovations.

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Introduced in late 2017, the Pacific Provider is an expedition yacht that is owned and operated by Offshore Outpost Expeditions.

Photo tour: Inside Pacific Provider, one of the world's smallest cruise vessels
USA TODAY's latest Cruise Ship Tour offers a deck-by-deck look at what just may be the least-crowded cruise vessel on the world's oceans, Offshore Outpost Expeditions' Pacific Provider.

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Thousands of square miles of Mongolia consists of sparsely populated, grassy steppe.

Cruise insider: New Silversea tour brings rare encounters in Mongolia
In part two of its video series on Silversea's new super-pricey, super-curated Couture Collection tours, USA TODAY Cruises offers an in-depth look at one of the trips -- an eight-day adventure in Mongolia.

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American Airlines' first Boeing 787 Dreamliner prepares to depart Chicago's O'Hare International Airport on May 7. American joined United as the only U.S. airlines using the plane, which the airline hopes will appeal to passengers and open new, profi

American Airlines adds Tokyo-Las Vegas nonstops, but only for 11 days
The flights, which start Jan. 4 and run through Jan. 14, coincide with the 2019 CES consumer electronics show – one of Las Vegas’ top corporate draws.

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The giant slide is a perennial favorite of kids and grown-ups, and it turns 50 years old this year.

Wisconsin State Fair bucket list: 10 things you don't want to miss this year
Start with the slide and finish with some music. There's plenty of fun to be had at the Wisconsin State Fair.

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Korean Air's first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is seen during delivery ceremony festivities at Boeing's 787 facilities in North Charleston, S.C., on Feb. 22, 2017.

Korean Air: Boston-Seoul non-stops to begin in April
New Seoul-Boston flights come as part of a new joint-venture between Korean and U.S. partner Delta Air Lines. It allows them to coordinate schedules.

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Scientists may have found long-forgotten 8th wonder of the world
Researchers believe they have reconfirmed the final resting place of the long-forgotten Terraces of New Zealand.