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March/April 2005
Top Stories:
Revisiting Cuba
Decades after his first visit in the1940s, a writer returns and compares his memories with the Cuba of today.
The Lure of Las Vegas
Why is Las Vegas, always a lure for gamblers and other visitors, now one of the nation's fastest growing metro areas?
Vegas: Dusk to Dawn
After the sun goes down, you can sample vodka, hit the shopping malls, get married, or chow down at the buffet tables.
San Francisco Personalities
It's the people—from Barry Bonds to Michael Tilson Thomas—who make San Francisco worth visiting.
Family Reunions
Follow these tips for planning a successful vacation with your kith and kin.
Scenic Byways
The National Scenic Byways Web site offers facts, tips, maps, and plans for your next road trip.
Getaways for Artists
When your muse mews, pick out a retreat from a new book, Writers' & Artists' Hideouts: Great Getaways for Seducing the Muse.
Weekenders:
Palo Alto, Calif.: Weekend Getaway
The birthplace of Silicon Valley treasures its gardens, art, and architecture.
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Weekender
A vacation hot spot in the Idaho Panhandle boasts a 49-square-mile lake and a downtown of galleries and great eateries.
Vista House
Perched on a majestic overlook above Oregon’s Columbia Gorge, the historic Vista House has had a facelift.
Best Panoramas in the West
VIA readers share their favorite grand views in Hawaii, Nevada, Washington, California, and Idaho.
Architectural Tours
Docents at San Francisco Architectural Heritage lead tours of dozens of vintage homes.
San Francisco Bay Model
The San Francisco Bay and Delta Model in Sausalito gives a pint-size view of local tides and currents.
Berkeley's Far-out Avenue
Telegraph Avenue, near UC-Berkeley, has a hodge-podge of 60s counterculture; great bookstores; and newer, offbeat shops.
Seabiscuit's Former Home
Take a tour of Ridgewood Ranch near Willits, Calif., and see where Seabiscuit trained for his last races.
Food:
Favorite Homespun Restaurants
Established and beloved eateries, from Seattle to Santa Barbara and Monterey to Las Vegas, are still worth the trek.
Santa Barbara County Wineries
For great views and vino, tour vineyards in the Santa Ynez and Santa Maria valleys.
Female Chefs
Women are leading the way in San Francisco Bay Area restaurants.
Automotive:
Windshields and Brakes
AAA experts lend advice on a cracked windshield and a leaking hydraulic brake system.
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