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    French Broad River Kayak Tour in Asheville

    5.0 (28)

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    Asheville, NC

    Semi-Private guided tour with certified naturalist kayaking through the city of Asheville on the serene French Broad River. Includes peak-a-boo views of the Biltmore Mansion and Estate.

    In-person

    6+ years

    $75

    Brooklyn Bushwick and Williamburg French Tour

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    Brooklyn, NY

    New York City OTHERWISE WITH GUILLAUME The real New York with a certified French guide BUSHWICK STREET ART (1h30) Immerse yourself in the heart of Brooklyn street art! Discover 50+ monumental frescoes by international artists (Sypros, Vargas, Enzo) and the fascinating history of the Bushwick Collective that transformed this industrial district into an open-air museum. Admire various artistic techniques and listen to the captivating anecdotes behind each work. WILLIAMSBURG NORTH (1h) Explore the hipster epicenter of Brooklyn! Enjoy spectacular views of Manhattan, visit the best vintage shops and enjoy legendary cookies from Levain Bakery. Discover the Colossal headquarters, which revolutionized hand-painted advertising. The tour ends at Joe’s Pizza – well-deserved reward after this exploration of the neighborhood’s cultural renaissance.

    In-person

    All ages

    $60

    Day Trip to Historic St. Augustine from Orlando with Hotel Pickup

    4.5 (253)

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    Orlando, FL

    Enjoy a day in America's oldest town, St Augustine. On this day trip from Orlando, head northeast to the picturesque town, where you can wander the cobbled streets and enjoy a meal in one of the many promenade cafes. St Augustine is a unique city filled with colonial Spanish neighborhoods, magnificent buildings and a wonderful, old-time charm. As the oldest continuously occupied European-established settlement in the USA it has lots of history. From the Castillo de San Marco, to the Fountain of Youth there is something for everyone. Upgrade to add a scenic cruise, trolley tour or the Medieval Torture Museum to your visit. If you select the option including the Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley than you can have a guided tour throughout the historic old town, and jump on an off as you wish. The scenic boat tour option is a 1-hour boat ride with views from the waterways of the Bay of Matanzas! At the Medieval Torture Museum you see first hand the. grueling history of mad men and tyrants!

    In-person

    All ages

    $100
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    Stars, Stripes & Slime Camp (Veteran's Day Camp)

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    by Jordan's Corner

    Scottsdale, AZ

    Join us for our single-day Veterans Day Camp — Stars, Stripes & Slime! Kids will jump, play, create, and get messy with a day full of patriotic fun at Jordan's Corner! What To Expect: Bounce in our indoor bounce house Climb, explore, and play on our jungle gym and playhouses Make three different kinds of slime and enjoy hands-on sensory play Create festive patriotic crafts Enjoy games, free play, and fun with friends It's the perfect way to spend the day off from school with creativity, movement, and plenty of messy fun!

    In-person

    Ages 4-7 years

    $65

    Harvard Square French Fry and Pairings Food Tour

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    Cambridge, MA

    Discover the best of Harvard Square through a unique French fry tasting experience. Over 90 minutes, sample various styles, including sweet potato and Greek fries, paired with refreshing beverages like lime rickeys and ice cream frappes. Your local guide will share amusing stories and insights, making this a delightful adventure for families, students, and food enthusiasts alike. With three delicious stops, this tour offers an engaging way to explore the culinary highlights of this vibrant area while learning about its whimsical history. - Enjoy a 90-minute walking tour with three tastings in Harvard Square - Sample distinct French fry styles paired with creative drinks - Hear entertaining stories about Harvard Square and the French Fry Wars - Perfect for families, date nights, and local residents looking to explore

    In-person

    All ages

    $73

    Vampire's Lair Escape Room Game for Private Group

    5.0 (331)

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    Palm Springs, CA

    In Salem, Massachusetts in the late 1690s, a man & a woman fall in love. But shortly before the wedding, the man finds a magic spell in his fiancée’s handwriting - the spell was to make him fall in love with her by unnatural means. He rejects her & calls off the wedding, calling her an evil witch. “I'll show you an evil witch!” she vows & turns him into a vampire, but that isn’t all: he finds his coffin impossible to open! Now it’s up to you & your team to uncover the secrets of their love affair & help the vampire reclaim his coffin.

    In-person

    5+ years

    $42

    New Orleans Homes of the Rich and Famous Tour of the Garden District

    4.9 (463)

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    New Orleans, LA

    Join us for this 2-hour walking tour of New Orleans Historic Garden District - home to New Orleans Rich & Famous. Our original Garden District walking tour combines history, architecture, unique plant life, celebrity homes, movie & TV sites, and local legends (and maybe a ghost or 2) in what was the American sector of our city. We are the original walking tour company in New Orleans with over 26 years of presenting the history and culture of this unique section of our city. This elegant neighborhood was built in the 1800s to rival the beauty and splendor of the French Quarter. It is no wonder that this scenic neighborhood has become the backdrop for many movies and television productions. See the homes of the rich and famous, including the former homes of Anne Rice, John Goodman, and Nicholas Cage, to name a few. Hear the latest celebrity gossip and scandals. Don't be surprised if you walk upon an ongoing filming of popular TV show or movie.

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    All ages

    $30

    New Orleans Supernatural Tour

    5.0 (1)

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    New Orleans, LA

    During this walking tour you will discover the haunted streets and supernatural legends of the French Quarter. This tour is led by a local professional guide. A real EMF Meter - Ghost/Paranormal Detector will be used during this tour.  To add to the fun and entertainment of this tour guests will be allowed to stop in bars along the tour route and purchase a to go drink before the group heads out to the next location. Please keep in mind that some bars allow children inside however some do not. Enjoy a tour where learning is intoxicating.

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    All ages

    $35

    New Orleans Historical and Haunted Walking Tour

    4.5 (26)

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    New Orleans, LA

    This tour lets you exercise your legs while taking in beautiful views of the French Quarter. Experience the sights, sounds, and culture of New Orleans on this wonderful walking tour. You will hear stories about New Orleans ghosts, voodoo, and vampires. Guests will be allowed to stop in any bars along the tour route to purchase drinks. Guests will visit over fifteen locations during this French Quarter tour. The following locations have been labeled as guests favorites: The LaLaurie Mansion, The Beauregard Keyes House, The Old Ursuline Convent, Madame John’s Legacy, The Sultans Palace and Jackson Square where guests will see St Anthony’s Garden, The Cabildo, St. Louis Cathedral and the Presbytere in one stop alone! This tour will also visit celebrity homes and filming locations along the way. Learn about the spectacular architecture and the history of this gorgeous city so that you can better understand how it became so unique!

    In-person

    All ages

    $15

    Upper and Lower Manhattan Tour

    4.9 (37)

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    New York, NY

    Discover Manhattan with a Spanish tour ideal for first-time visitors to New York. We started on Eighth Avenue towards Columbus Circle and Lincoln Center, the city’s cultural center. We continue to the Dakota Building and the Strawberry Fields Memorial, essential in Central Park tours. We will skirt the park seeing the Natural History Museum, the Upper West Side and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. We then proceed along Fifth Avenue overlooking the Museum of the City of New York, Mt. Sinai Hospital and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir. We will observe the Guggenheim, the MET, the Plaza Hotel, Trump Tower, Tiffany & Co. and the iconic luxury stores. We’ll see the Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Public Library, stopping at the Flatiron Building. We will pass through Washington Square Park, NYU, SoHo and Greenwich Village. We finish at Wall Street and Battery Park, where you can access the Statue of Liberty on your own.

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    All ages

    $48

    Pick and Taste Tropical Fruit

    4.9 (28)

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    Kilauea, HI

    Kauai's #1 fruit tasting tour. Pick and Taste the largest selection of exotic tropical fruits directly from the orchard trees on Kauai's largest and most diversified organic farm. Explore 2000 fruiting frees and organic gardens on nearly 30 acres. Noni - Mango - Lychee - Caracara - Thai banana - Apple banana - Fig - Jackfruit - Breadfruit - Avocado - Pomelo - Chicu - Dragon fruit - Soursop - Navel orange - Surinam cherry - Guava - Jaboticaba - Coconut - Mountain apple - Coffee - Cashew - Longan - Meyer lemon - White sapote - Loquat - Kaimito - Cacao - Passion fruit - Breadnut - Eggfruit - Kumquat - Pomegranate - Wampi - Maprang - Tangerine - Tahitian lime - Rainpour lime - Bilimbi - Starfruit - Pink grapefruit - White grapefruit - Tangelo - Valencia orange - Cherimoya - Rollinia - Asian tamarind - Spanish tamarind - Acerola cherry - Sea grapes... and more!

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    All ages

    $119

    Juneau Tracy Arm–Fords Terror Wilderness Area & Glacier Explorer

    4.8 (53)

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    Juneau, AK

    Skip the crowded, mainstream paths and venture into Alaska’s true, untouched wilderness. This premium expedition takes you deep into the Endicott Arm Fjord within the Tracy Arm–Fords Terror Wilderness Area—a rare, glacier-carved sanctuary that serves as the ultimate alternative to Glacier Bay. By booking directly with us, you completely bypass the steep cruise-line markups and secure the absolute best seats in the house. You'll travel in comfort aboard our purpose-built, 85-passenger expedition vessel, which is perfectly sized for intimate fjord navigation while offering prime views of towering cliffs, roaring waterfalls, and the jaw-dropping Dawes Glacier. Our exceptionally fun, lighthearted crew—complete with our legendary Elvis-lookalike bartender—is ready to make your journey unforgettable. For your convenience, the tour is fully narrated in both English and Spanish, and we happily accommodate food allergies and dietary requests with just 24 hours of advance notice.

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    All ages

    $329

    Fortune Reading with Cheese in Chicago

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    Chicago, IL

    I am the only person in the US, and possibly the world, that offers this experience. It is both a demonstration and an interactive opportunity where you'll have tons of fun learning about the history of cheese magic and getting to try it yourself. And then you get to eat your fortune!

    In-person

    13+ years

    $85

    New Orleans Sightseeing Flight

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    New Orleans, LA

    Soar above New Orleans on a 30 or 45 minute sightseeing flight, and enjoy aerial views of the southern city's showstopping sights! While aboard the small sightseeing plane, listen to city tales from the pilot and look out over famous New Orleans neighborhoods such as the French Quarter. The itinerary can be tailored to the sights that the group want to see, but typically flights include views of the impressive Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Port of New Orleans and Mississippi River.

    In-person

    All ages

    $162

    Washington D.C. Tour from New York

    4.9 (228)

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    New York, NY

    We will visit the U.S. capital on a full tour to Washington, D.C., touring the nation’s most important monuments. We will leave Manhattan with a guide in Spanish, crossing New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland until we reach Virginia. Our first stop will be Arlington National Cemetery, where John F. Kennedy and historical figures rest. Then we will visit the Iwo Jima Memorial and arrive at the National Mall to see the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Memorial, the Korea Memorial and the reflective pool next to the Washington Obelisk. We will continue to the Federal Reserve, the OAS, the International Red Cross and the White House at an outside stop. Then we will visit the Ford Theater, FBI headquarters and the southern part of the Capitol. You will have free time for lunch before returning to New York, ending in Times Square. Weather permitting, we'll make a stop at the Weehawken viewpoint.

    In-person

    All ages

    $110

    Pub Crawl: French Quarter Haunted History Cocktail Tour

    5.0 (2)

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    New Orleans, LA

    Drink your way through one of the oldest, most cultured and historic neighborhoods in the United States on this innovative, interactive tour complete with stories of New Orleans history, dark history, legends of ghosts, voodoo, vampires, comedy, and, of course, drinks. A real EMF Meter - Ghost/Paranormal Detector will be used during this tour.

    In-person

    All ages

    $15

    French Broad Whitewater Rafting near Asheville, North Carolina

    4.9 (36)

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    Marshall, NC

    This trip is perfect for ever experience level, from beginner to experienced rafters and for individuals, families, or couples! We are the longest continually operating outfitter on the French Broad and our professionally trained guides will navigate you down the river, sharing the French Broad’s rich history, and pointing out flora and fauna.

    In-person

    8+ years

    $70

    French Quarter Haunted Excursion In New Orleans

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    New Orleans, LA

    Enjoy a haunted excursion that covers ghosts, vampires, New Orleans history, culture and architecture, as well as its cemetery which is a mass burial ground with a real EMF Meter (Ghost/Paranormal Detector). Stroll down the streets of the French Quarter while hearing detailed stories about New Orleans. This tour gives meaning to the saying 'laissez les bon temps rouler', the Cajun expression meaning "Let the good times roll." You will be allowed to stop in bars along the tour route to grab a drink to-go and then the tour group heads out to the next location. Please keep in mind that some bars allow children inside, however some do not. Welcome to the home of the New Orleans Drunken Tour....  Where learning is intoxicating.

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    All ages

    $35

    Haunted New Orleans Segway Tour

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    New Orleans, LA

    Explore the haunted side of NOLA… on a Segway! This nighttime tour invites you on a thrilling two-hour glide through the eerie and mystical side of New Orleans. With the moon overhead and the city’s historic facades dimly lit, you’ll visit buildings and locations known for their deep connections to voodoo, mystery, and chilling legends. Your expert guide will share ghost stories, haunted histories, and tales of unexplained happenings that still echo through the French Quarter’s oldest streets. This tour is less about sightseeing and more about feeling the haunted energy of NOLA after dark. A truly unforgettable ride through the shadows of one of America’s most mysterious cities.

    In-person

    14+ years

    $84

    8 Day Eastern US and Canada Tour from New York

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    Newark, NJ

    Two countries, eight days, one seamless journey — New York City, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Niagara Falls, Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, and Boston in a single cross-border trip. Stand where the U.S. was born, from Philadelphia's Independence Hall to the founding documents in Washington's National Archives and Boston's revolutionary "firsts." Feel the thunder of Niagara Falls lit up at night, ride to the top of One World Observatory, and cruise past the Statue of Liberty. Then cross into Canada for Toronto's skyline, the charm of Old Montreal, and the walled, French-flavored streets of Quebec City — a UNESCO gem that feels like Paris. A fixed bilingual guide travels with you throughout, handling every border crossing so the days flow smoothly, with comfortable hotels each night and a flexible mix of optional experiences to shape the trip around what you love most.

    In-person

    All ages

    $1565

    Charleston History and Architecture Tour

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    Charleston, SC

    Experience the best of Charleston with this popular History and Architecture Tour of Charleston’s Historic Downtown. Take an immersive journey through secret alleys and colorful corridors, uncovering the city’s rich history and colorful architecture. Expert guides will provide fascinating insights into Charleston’s past and present, making this tour an unforgettable experience. The tour starts in the Historic Downtown. From there your guide will lead you through the South of Broad the French Quarter Districts with their charming architecture, cobblestone streets and historic homes, and finishes at the famous Pineapple Fountain. Highlights include visits to three hidden alleys, the beautiful wrought iron work on centuries old gates, famous Rainbow Row, bustling City Market and the Pineapple fountain

    In-person

    All ages

    $29

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