The hip, villagey atmosphere of CHAPEL HILL , on the southwest outskirts of Durham, has benefited from the rise to national prominence of such local bands as Superchunk, Archers of Loaf and Ben Folds Five. It's also the hometown of James...
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BOWLING GREEN 's main claim to fame is as the only place where you can buy a drink between Louisville and Nashville, just sixty miles further southwest. It's a lively enough place and offers a treat for sports car enthusiasts. One-hour...
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Guarding the southern approaches to the San Gottardo and San Bernardino passes, BELLINZONA is the junction-point through which most traffic flows without stopping, but it's worth spending some quiet time here before the bustle of the lakes....
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