US National Whitewater Center
Don heads to the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC to take a boat maneuver course, where he’ll see first-hand what type of training is involved to master diverse hazards that might be encountered on a real wild river.
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy
Charlotte, NC 28214
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HYATT House Charlotte Center City
Located near the NASCAR Hall of Fame and Time Warner Cable Arena, this hotel offers free breakfast and WiFi, a fitness center, pool and 24-hour market.
435 E Trade St
Charlotte, NC 28202
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Price's Chicken Coop
This restaurant is known to have the best fried chicken in North Carolina. You'll also find burgers, pork and fish and chips.
1614 Camden Rd
Charlotte, NC 28203-4756
Port of Long Beach
Don goes behind the scenes to see the daily routine of the second-busiest seaport in the US.
925 Harbor Plaza
Long Beach, CA 90802
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AVIA Long Beach
With 138 rooms and suites, this hotel offers free WiFi, a pool, fitness center and several dining options.
285 Bay St
Long Beach, CA 90802-8161
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George's Greek Deli
George and Demitri Loizides produce healthy, traditional Greek dishes such as Greek salads, sandwiches, specialty plates and exquisite Greek desserts.
135 Pine Ave
Long Beach, CA 90802
Stockyards Championship Rodeo
Don gets a front row seat to a rodeo in Texas to learn about the art of bull-riding and the history of the event.
121 E Exchange Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76164
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Holiday Inn Dallas DFW Airport
This hotel offers amenities that include an airport shuttle, outdoor pool, complimentary high-speed Internet access, on-site dining, gift shop, and fitness center.
14320 Centre Station Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76155
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Del Frisco's Double Eagle
The steakhouse has walls that are paneled in mahogany and boast hundreds of photographs capturing friends of the restaurant. Guests can choose from a variety of steaks, seafood, salads and sides.
812 Main St
Fort Worth, TX 76102-6247
Port of Miami Tunnel
Don explores a massive subterranean tunnel that will one day connect the Port of Miami to the heart of the city.
1000 NW 111 Ave
Miami, FL 33172
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Casa Moderna Miami
This modern boutique Miami hotel has 56 rooms and signature amenities including an 8,000 square-foot spa and fitness center, a 14th floor sky pool deck, complimentary wireless Internet access and vehicle service to various areas.
1100 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33132
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Otentic
Otentic serves fresh French food including cheese platters, crepes, pastas and sandwiches. The chef brings knowledge and experience from the capital of food, Paris.
710 Washington Ave, Suite 3
South Beach, Miami, FL 33139
Golden Gate Hotel and Casino
Don visits Las Vegas’ first casino, the Golden Gate, which opened in 1906 at One Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas.
One Fremont St
Las Vegas, NV 89101
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Le Cirque
Restaurateur Sirio Maccioni has created an upscale French dining experience in the Bellagio that will amuse your taste buds.
3600 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
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Dig This
Re-live your sandbox days of being a child but this time it's for real. Huge Caterpillar bulldozers and excavators await you in one of the most memorable experiences you will ever encounter.
3012 S Rancho Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89102