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Los Angeles Events

True, Los Angeles is the film capital of the nation, but if you're into art, museums and other high-brow entertainment away from the glitz of Hollywood, you can count on fine cultural events happening all year:

LACMA AFFORDABLE CULTURE
Discover the Arts in L.A.
The Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau is now offering visitors and residents a chance to explore the county's best museums for free or at 2-for-1 prices.
 
gray whale THE GREAT MIGRATION
Whale Watching with the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
The migration season for the Pacific gray whale runs from now until the end of March, so head out to sea for a little winter whale watching.
 


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(Updated: 01/29/10 NH)


72 HOURS IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

America's capital city might have started out a swamp, but now it's a destination for tourists and heads of state alike. Whether you're here to inspect the Constitution or to check out artifacts from the first Apollo mission, we'll help you fit it all in.

BUSINESS IN SEATTLE

Once a relatively isolated provincial town, Seattle is now recognized worldwide as the home of high-tech and as a gateway to Asian trade centers. From the charm of its 100-year-old Pike Place Market to its striking steel-and-glass central library, the city lures many a business visitor back as a tourist.