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Editor PickAAA's All-New Digital TourBook GuideAAA Travel EditorsThe AAA digital TourBook guides provide travel information and are a planning tool for destinations across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.

NATIONAL PARKGrand Canyon National Park - South RimOne superb canyon vista after another is what you'll see along the South Rim's paved roads. The 25-mile Desert View Drive (open year-round to private vehicles) connects the East Entrance Station with Grand Canyon Village, winding through a ponderosa pine forest and passing a half-dozen viewpoints (Grandview is a standout) along the way.

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ARTICLEMontreal In 3 Days Three days is barely enough time to get to know any major destination. But AAA travel editors suggest these activities to make the most of your time in Montréal.

Editor PickFree and Cheap Things to Do in MontrealAAA Travel Editor, Laurie SterbensMontréal is a destination that's filled with fun things to do, and some of the best experiences are also free or inexpensive. Here are a few examples.

NATIONAL PARKCape Breton Highlands National ParkCape Breton Highlands National Park has entrances on the Cabot Trail 5 kilometres (3 mi.) northeast of Chéticamp on the west side of the island and at Ingonish Beach on the east. The park is in the northern part of Cape Breton Island. Bounded on the west by the Gulf of St. Lawrence and on the east by the Atlantic Ocean, the park protects 950 square kilometres (366 sq. mi.) of highlands and coastal wilderness. The first national park in the Atlantic provinces, it bears a striking resemblance to coastal regions of Scotland.

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ARTICLETop CancúN Things To Do Whether it's your first trip or you've been here several times before, don't forget to include these sights and experiences on your list of things to do in Cancún.

Editor Pick5 Must-Try Places to Eat in NashvilleAAA Travel Editor, Laurie SterbensIf you're planning a trip to Nashville and wondering where to eat, you'll want to make sure your to-do list includes trying some Tennessee barbecue and fiery hot fried chicken. Here are a few local restaurants where you'll find these must-haves and more.

NATIONAL PARKFundy National ParkBetween Moncton and Saint John on Rte. 114, Fundy National Park overlooks the Bay of Fundy and encompasses 206 square kilometres (80 sq. mi.) of wooded hills and valleys.

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ARTICLEBest Attractions In CancúN In a city with dozens of attractions, you may have trouble deciding where to spend your time. Here are the highlights for this destination, as chosen by AAA editors. GEMs are “Great Experiences for Members.”

NATIONAL PARKGrand Teton National ParkA majestic landscape of lakes, glaciers, snowfields and evergreen forests awaits you in Grand Teton National Park. Located in northwestern Wyoming, just south of Yellowstone National Park, the 310,000-acre park encompasses a major portion of the Teton Range and the valley of Jackson Hole.

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ARTICLEBest Restaurants In CancúN Our favorites include some of this destination's best restaurants—from fine dining to simple fare.

NATIONAL PARKArches National ParkArches National Park lies 5 miles northwest of Moab on US 191. The rugged area contains the largest number of natural stone arches in the country. Along with more than 2,000 arches are many red rock canyons, spires, fins and balancing rocks. The erosion of the Entrada Sandstone, a 300-foot-thick layer of rock that was deposited as sand 150 million years ago, created these formations.

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ARTICLEHistory Of CancúN With white-sand beaches as soft as baby powder, a shimmering Caribbean Sea in a seemingly impossible shade of turquoise and constant sea breezes tempering the tropical heat, it may seem as if someone designed Cancún specifically for vacationers. Perhaps that’s because it’s not that far off the mark.

NATIONAL PARKMount Rushmore National MemorialMount Rushmore is 2 miles southwest of Keystone via US 16A and SR 244. The colossal sculpted heads of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln were created under the direction of Gutzon Borglum. The memorial is one of the largest pieces of sculpture ever created. No other figures will be added to it.

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ARTICLEOne Day In Halifax AAA editors suggest these activities for a great short vacation experience.

NATIONAL PARKCanyonlands National ParkIn southeastern Utah, Canyonlands National Park encompasses deeply eroded canyons interspersed with sheer-sided mesas and a variety of spires, arches and unusual rock formations. The Green and Colorado rivers join and continue in a series of powerful rapids through the multicolored recesses of Cataract Canyon. The confluence of the two rivers divides the park into three districts reached by separate access routes.

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ARTICLEWhat To Do In Halifax The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic (1675 Lower Water St.) examines several hundred years’ worth of seafaring stories; discover how the city’s shipbuilding industry, the sinking of the Titanic in 1912 and a tragic 1917 fire caused by a ship collision all made their mark on this historic harbor city.

NATIONAL PARKCrater Lake National ParkCrater Lake National Park is on the crest of the Cascade Range, 76 miles east of Medford off I-5 to SR 62; or, from Klamath Falls, take US 97 north 21 miles, then west on SR 62 for 29 miles. The park also can be reached from Roseburg by taking I-5 to SR 138E.

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NATIONAL PARKKennedy Space CenterForty-seven miles east of Orlando via the Beachline Expressway (toll) or SR 50, the John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is accessible from the mainland off US 1, 6 miles across the SR 405 causeway over the Indian River, or from the beaches across the SR 520 or 528 causeways to Merritt Island, then north on SR 3 and Space Commerce Way. The center is located within the 140,000-acre Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and extends some 34 miles along the coast.

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ARTICLEThings To Do In Rome Rome has attracted visitors for over 2,000 years. It is one of the most magnificent and romantic cities in the world, boasting an attractive mix of grandiose sights, such as the Colosseum, Roman Pantheon, and Forum. Amidst the awe-inspiring ruins and charming piazzas, you can savour the delights of smooth gelato, frothy cappuccinos, delectable pasta and pizza, and exquisite wines, all contributing to the allure that draws over 10 million tourists annually in search of a taste of the Italian “Dolce Vita”.

NATIONAL PARKSequoia And Kings Canyon National ParksIn central California, stretching northward from 35 miles east of Visalia to 55 miles east of Fresno, and from the foothills of the San Joaquin Valley to the crest of the High Sierra, these two parks abut one another and are managed together. Sequoia is the second-oldest national park, behind Yellowstone National Park.

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ARTICLENew York City In 3 Days Three days is barely enough time to get to know any major travel destination. But AAA travel editors suggest these activities to make the most of your time in New York City.

NATIONAL PARKBadlands National ParkBadlands National Park is reached by the Badlands Loop (SR 240). The scenic loop meets I-90 at exit 110 at Wall and exit 131 at Cactus Flat. On SR 44 from Rapid City, continue to Interior and take SR 377 to Cedar Pass.

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ARTICLETelevision Show Tickets If available, tickets to attend the major television shows during your trip to New York City can be obtained from the networks. Contact the networks' respective Guest Relations Offices: American Broadcasting Co., 320 W. 66th St., New York, NY 10023, (212) 580-5176; Columbia Broadcasting System, 1697 Broadway, New York, NY 10019, (212) 247-6497; and National Broadcasting Co., 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10012, (212) 664-3056.

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