Nara became #Japan 's first permanent capital in 708. It was modeled after the Chinese city of Chang'an. What do you think about Nara?
Here are the best things to see and do: https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Nara/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tweepsmap-BaS

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 The Takayama Museum of History and Art is a jewel with no admission fee. It is located in Takayama's beautiful historic district and I totally recommend it. How do you like it?
Find photos and more information here: https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Takayama/

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 Paparoa National Park is located on the rugged west coast of New Zealand's South Island.  It protects a limestone karst area and is famous for unique limestone formations, caves, and a diverse range of flora and fauna. #NewZealand https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Hokitika/#introduction

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 Are you interested in how people lived in historic times in #Japan , then you should visit Hida Folk Village, the main attraction in Takayama. You can explore the area and go into the houses. Here is more information: https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Takayama/

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 With Point Venus Beach and Vaiava Beach, #Tahiti has some beautiful #beaches with good #swimming and #snorkeling.  But there are lots of other good beaches incl. several for #surfing https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Tahiti-Beaches/

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 Takayama is located in the heart of the Japan Alps and used to be a castle town. Today, it is known as a "little Kyoto" for its gridiron street plan and beautiful and well preserved historic wooden buildings.  
Here is what you should see: https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Takayama/

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 Shopping is big in #Japan .  Let us show you multiple good shopping areas in #Kyoto and what to buy there. What are your favorite shopping places in Kyoto? https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Kyoto/

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 To go to Kiyomizu Temple in #Kyoto , you need to walk up a busy shopping street.  The walk will take 10min if you have extraordinary sales-resistance.  In reality, it will take you a lot longer.  How long did you need? https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Kyoto/

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 Sanj?sangen-d? is a Buddhist temple from 1164 and its main attraction of are the 1,001 life-size wooden statues of the 1,000-handed Kannon.  Each Kannon has 25 arms.  It is one of the top attractions in #Kyoto , please see our review: https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Kyoto/

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 The small town of #Paihia in New Zealand has not one, but three beaches. They are never really busy and are a great spot to relax duirng your activities in the Bay of Islands. #NewZealand https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Paihia/#beach

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 Do you get excited by staring at rocks? Then Ry?an-ji temple in #Kyoto is for you. It is a fine example of kare-sansui and it has a 2,670sqft rock garden with 15 rocks of different sizes and you can only see 14 at the same time. What do you think? https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Kyoto/

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 Nijo Castle in #Kyoto was built in 1603. It is surrounded by two moats and consists of Ninomaru Palace, Honmaru Palace, and two gardens.  Read our review to understand what to see at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Have you been there? https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Kyoto/

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 The incredibly #turquoise waters, deserted white sand #beaches and the great #snorkeling of the Cook Islands in the South Pacific  are calling you . Will you answer for a #vacation in #paradise? Have you been there and how did you like it? https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Cook-Islands/

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 Point Venus Beach was named after Captain Cook who observed the 1769 Transit of Venus here. It is the best black sand #beach in #Tahiti with crystal clear water, good swimming and very good snorkeling if you know where � and we will tell you. https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Tahiti-Beaches/#venus

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 Kiyomizu Temple was founded in 778.  Not a single nail was used in the entire structure.  This is one of the highlights in #Kyoto .   See our review and photos and how you can get in without paying admission. What part of the temple do you like best? https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Kyoto/

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 Kinkakuji Temple in #Kyoto is an amazingly beautiful gold-plated Zen Buddhist temple and one of the highlights of your Kyoto trip.  Read our review and let us know what you think. https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Kyoto/

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 #Japan was ruled from #Kyoto 's imperial palace from the 12th century until 1869. For some years now, you can visit it without prior registration.  Here is what you will see. How do you like it? https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Kyoto/

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 #Papeete #Market is a must-see attraction for #visitors in #Tahiti . If you have time, go there on a weekend morning when this place is buzzing much more than normal. We bought our Sunday morning breakfast ingredients fresh from here. Yummy! https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Tahiti/#market

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 The Bragg family has produced maple syrup in Vermont using traditional methods for eight generations.  Their syrups have won many awards, including "Best maple syrup" at the Vermont Maple Festival. https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Vermont/Montpelier/#Bragg-Farm-Sugar-House

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 The #marae complex in #Moorea is easily accessible and gives you access to ancient ceremonial and religious sites on Moorea.  There are trails that give you access to four maraes. How did you like it? https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Moorea/#marae

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 Ben and Jerry's is one of the most well-known ice cream brands in the US.  Come to Waterbury, VT for a short but informative factory tour which ends with a tasting of freshly produced ice cream. https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Vermont/Waterbury/#Ben-Jerry-Factory

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 Hot Water Beach near #Hahei is where an underground river of hot water, from volcanic activity, flows into the ocean and thereby warming the sand on the beach. We tell you how to find the best spots to dig your own hot tub on the beach. #NewZealand https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Hahei/#hotwater

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 The Alchemist's "Heady Topper" is described it as "a complex web of genius" and rated the fourth best beer in the world. Come on in and try some free samples before you buy your case of Heady Topper. https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Vermont/Stowe/#Alchemist-Brewery

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 #Arorangi Beach is almost completely deserted.  If you want to enjoy #solitude on a white sand beach with wonderful #turquoise waters in #Rarotonga in the Cook Islands, then this is your place. https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Rarotonga-Beaches/#arorangi

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 Vermont is the 50th state in the USA that I have vacationed in.  In summer, you will see endless green pastures, cattle and hills while in fall, spectacular foliage dominates and in winter, skiing is the name of the game.
Learn more here:  https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Vermont/

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 The Heinz History Center is Pennsylvania's largest history museum. On six floors, its exhibitions feature more than 40,000 artifacts of the history of Western Pennsylvania.  Have you been there? https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Pittsburgh/Museums/#Heinz-History-Center

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 #Temae Beach is the best #beach on the main island of #Moorea . It is a 3,000 ft (900 m) long and has excellent #snorkeling with lots of #colorful #fish and colorful and healthy #corals. This was our favorite beach on Moorea. How did you like it? https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Moorea-Beaches/#temae

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 #Hokitika (population <3,000 people) in New Zealand is a good jump-off point to explore the many attractions of Paparoa National Park.  The town has lots of restaurants, including many with international cuisine. Did you stay here? #NewZealand https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Hokitika/#explore

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 Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle is very walkable and many attractions are within walking distance from each other. This self-guided walking tour covers the highlights in architecture, history and culture.
#Pittsburgh  https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Pittsburgh/Walking-Tour/

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 Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle is very walkable and many attractions are within walking distance from each other. This self-guided walking tour covers the highlights in architecture, history and culture.
#Pittsburgh  https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Pittsburgh/Walking-Tour/

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 At the eastern end of Raccoon Creek State Park outside Pittsburgh is the Wildflower Reserve. The best time to come here is in late April or August when many of the 700 wild flower species are blooming. https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Pittsburgh/Raccoon-Creek/

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 #Aroa Beach is a white sand #beach that has some of the best #snorkeling in #Rarotonga. Have you been there and how did you like it? https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Rarotonga-Beaches/#aroa

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 The #Hokitika #Gorge in New Zealand is known for its granite cliffs through which the beautiful Hokitika River with its milky turquoise water flows. We loved the 1 1/4 mile (2km) loop trail because of its fantastic viees. How did you like it? #NewZealand https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Hokitika/#gorge

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 #Taahiamanu Beach is one of the best #beaches on the main island of #Moorea . It is a 1,200 ft (370 m) long stretch of soft white sand at the mouth of #Opunohu Bay. It has good #swimming and #snorkeling . Have you been here? https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Moorea-Beaches/#taahiamanu

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 White Oak Park outside Pittsburgh has one blazed hiking trail which is a 2.5 mile moderately difficult trail that is nice to hike but you need a description if you don't want to get lost. I provide it here: https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Pittsburgh/White-Oak/

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 PNC Park is my favorite sports stadium. You have a view on the beautiful skyline of the Golden Triangle is nothing short breathtaking, excellent views on the field regardless where your seat is.  https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Pittsburgh/Best-Things-Downtown/#PNC-Park

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 Stephen Foster is "the father of American music" and "the most famous songwriter of the 19th century".  He wrote songs like "Oh! Susanna" and "Old Folks at Home". His Memorial is in Pittsburgh's Oakland section? https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Pittsburgh/Oakland/#Stephen-Foster-Memorial

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 The Andy Warhol Museum is dedicated to Pittsburgh-born pop art icon Andy Warhol. It has 17 galleries, 77 sculptures, 900 paintings, over 1,000 prints, 2,000 works on paper, 4,000 photos, and more than 4,300 films. https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Pittsburgh/Museums/#Andy-Warhol-Museum

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 No, the Mexican�American War was not fought in Pittsburgh - the Mexican War Streets were developed during that time. You will find beautiful row houses, gardens, tree-lined streets and some of the best museums. https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Pittsburgh/War-Streets/

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 The Strip District is one of Pittsburgh's major tourist attractions . The former industrial center is now homw top several high tech companies, many souvenir stores, and ethnic restaurants and stores. https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Pittsburgh/Best-Things-Downtown/#Strip-District

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 We loved out #Moorea #island #tour by #boat . Our guide was #singing , showing us how to open #coconuts and brought us to fantastic spots where we could #swim and #snorkel with #stingrays and #sharks among #colorful #corals and #fish . https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Moorea-Snorkeling/#islandtour

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 South Park outside Pittsburgh has several hiking trails, a golf course, an ice skating rink, and a wave pool. A main attraction is the Oliver Miller Homestead, which is an important site of the Whiskey Rebellion.  https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Pittsburgh/South-Park/

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 The best #snorkeling in #Aitutaki is found in the channel that starts near the Boat Shed. Do you love snorkeling too? https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Aitutaki-Beaches/#marine

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 Settlers Cabin Park outside Pittsburgh has several picnic groves with native American names, multiple hiking trails and a small waterfall.  Nearby are a wave pool and the Pittsburgh Botanic Gardens which charge admission. https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Pittsburgh/Settlers-Cabin-Park/

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 #Hokitika Beach in New Zealand is a dark grey sand beach to which locals and visitors flock to for great sunset views.  Every January, the town holds the Driftwood and Sand Festival here. #NewZealand https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Hokitika/#explore

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 Schenley Park is home to the Phipps Conservatory, pool, ice skating rink, golf course, various monuments and several miles of hiking and biking trails. It would almost have been a piece of real estate. Read more about it here: https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Pittsburgh/Schenley-Park/

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 #Matira Beach is the best #beach in #BoraBora and one of the best in the world. The mesmerizing #turquoise waters and soft white #sand are excellent for #sunbathing , but there is also good #swimming and great #snorkeling https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Bora-Bora/#matira

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 Pittsburgh's "Soldiers and Sailors" is the largest memorial in the USA dedicated solely to honor all branches of military veterans and service personnel. It displays items from the Civil War until today. https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Pittsburgh/Museums/#Soldiers-and-Sailors

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 The main attraction of Round Hill Park outside Pittsburgh is the modern working demonstration farm. There are pigs, horses, sheep, goats, rabbits, chicken and so on that you and your kids can visit and interact with.   https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Pittsburgh/Round-Hill/

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 Riverview Park on Pittsburgh's North Side is home to the Allegheny Observatory (belongs to the University of Pittsburgh), several hiking trails and summer night movies.  https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Pittsburgh/Riverview-Park/

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 Cathedral Cove is one of the most instagrammable places in New Zealand. It is only one stop on a scenic bopat ride in #Hahei. #CathedralCove #NewZealand https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Hahei/#cove

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 Randyland in Pittsburgh's North Side is a colorful museum of happiness and one of the most colorful art landmarks in the US.    https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Pittsburgh/Museums/#Randyland

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 McConnells Mill State Park is a beautiful park north of Pittsburgh with a deep scenic gorge, a restored watermill, a covered bridge, accessible waterfalls and good hiking. https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Pittsburgh/McConnells-Mill/

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 Kennywood Park outside Pittsburgh is �America's Finest Traditional Amusement Park�. Next to record breaking modern roller coasters, there are traditional wooden roller coasters with the oldest being from 1920. https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Pittsburgh/Amusement-Parks/#Kennywood-Park

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 One of the highlights of Harrison Hills Park outside Pittsburgh is the trail along the Allegheny River, which is part of the 35.7 mile long Rachel Carson Trail which meanders through Allegheny County. https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Pittsburgh/Harrison-Hills-Park/

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 The Gateway Clipper Fleet is a Pittsburgh staple since 1958.  The fleet has the largest inland riverboat fleet in the US. I particularly like sunset dinner cruises with live music. https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Pittsburgh/Best-Things-Downtown/#Gateway-Clipper

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 Some of the best #snorkeling in #Aitutaki is found in the channel that starts near the Boat Shed. Do you love snorkeling too? https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Aitutaki-Beaches/#boat

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 #Glenorchy is a small town which is a 28.5 mile (46 km) drive from #Queenstown in New Zealand.  The scenery is gorgeous and even the drive to Glenorchy has lots of absolutely gorgeous scenic stops, too. #NewZealand https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Queenstown/#drive

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 #Moorea is one of the most popular #islands in French #Polynesia for good reason. It has beautiful white sand #beaches with #turquoise water, good #swimming and #snorkeling and there is a lot to see and do in Moorea. How did you like it? https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Moorea/

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 Frick Park is Pittsburgh's largest municipal park. It is located on land that was donated to the City of Pittsburgh upon Henry Clay Frick's death.  Have you ever visited this park? https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Pittsburgh/Frick-Park/

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 Fort Pitt Museum is located in Pittsburgh's Point State Park at the confluence of the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers, where they form the Ohio River in a recreated bastion of Fort Pitt which was built in 1758. https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Pittsburgh/Museums/#Fort-Pitt-Museum

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 Firstside Park is an urban oasis among all the traffic in downtown Pittsburgh.  Its spiraling paths surround sculptures of a rabbit, monkeys, and frogs.  The park was built using 2,500 tons of recycled concrete. https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Pittsburgh/Walking-Tour2/#Firstside-Park

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 Pittsburgh's Emerald View Park was formed on Earth Day 2007 on Mt Washington. My favorite trail is the 2.5 mile long Hike 1, which provides wonderful views of Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle and other neighborhoods. https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Pittsburgh/Emerald-View/

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 Donaldson Community Park outside Pittsburgh is mostly known for the North Fayette Township festival and fireworks in early August. It has a 0.9mile handicap accessible paved trail, picnic pavilions, a playground, and a dog park. https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Pittsburgh/Donaldson-Park/

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 The Interislander ferry between Wellington and Picton is a convenient way to travel between the North and South Islands of New Zealand. There are some watch-outs that you need to be important. Read it here. #NewZealand https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Wellington/#ferry

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 Deer Lakes Park outside Pittsburgh is mostly known for its 3 spring-fed man-made lakes.  Two of the lakes are easily accessible from a central parking lot and the 3rd is accessible through a short trail. https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Pittsburgh/Deer-Lakes-Park/

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 #Tahiti shows its volcanic origins by having mostly black sand #beaches , a few white-to-grey beaches and a rugged interior. There is good #snorkeling, #swimming, #hiking and hundreds of #waterfalls after a rainy day. What did you like most about Tahiti? https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Tahiti/

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 Cross Creek County Park outside Pittsburgh  is mostly known for its lake. It has 3 boat launches, fishing and picnicking, but is not known for good hiking. It never gets busy, so you get solitude and good kayaking. https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Pittsburgh/Cross-Creek-County-Park/

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 Crooked Creek Lake Park outside Pittsburgh is a former state park which has a sand beach and swimming area that is real popular in summer, a 2 mile stretch for kayaking and several hiking trails.  https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Pittsburgh/Crooked-Creek-Lake/

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 #Aitutaki is known for its incredibly #turquoise #lagoon, deserted white sand #beaches and great #swimming and #snorkeling. Our Aitutaki Travel Guide has the best things to see and do in Aitutaki including non-beach activities. https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Aitutaki/

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 Pittsburgh's Church Brew Works is a brewery and restaurant in a restored former Roman Catholic church. Opened in 1996, it has been a Pittsburgh classic ever since.  Try some of their great beers and ask for their specials. https://backpackandsnorkel.com/USA/Pittsburgh/Food/#CHURCHBREWERY

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 Dorothy Falls are a nice #waterfall near #Hokitika in New Zealand. It is accessible by a good-quality compacted dirt road.  You only have to walk about 100ft to get to the waterfall. #NewZealand https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Hokitika/#falls

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