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The Chicago Mancation Trifecta

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Want the ultimate sports weekend in Chicago? Check out the mancation story that includes a trip to Wrigley Field, US Cellular Ballpark and Soldier Field.

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Living Every Man's Dream

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Tony test-drives a Ferrari California at speeds of ... whatever Tony likes.

The NFL Super Mancation

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Just as the Coliseum is the world's greatest sports venue, the ultimate mancation starts and ends with the Gladiators of the Gridiron and the Super Bowl.

Eat Like a Fat and Happy Roman

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Enjoy man-sized portions of authentic Italian dishes at Original Joe's.

Weightless Under Water Training

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Another weightless experience awaits the guys at the Space Center: one in the Underwater Astronaut Trainer. Evan and Gareth are charged with building a structure in this tank meant to provide the weightless feeling on the moon.

Life-Saving Breathing Tube

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In a more informative session, Evan and Gareth become well acquainted with one another's respiratory systems by learning to put life-saving tubes up a man's nose. The twisty task is the week's most uncomfortable experience.

Riding in the Vomit Comet

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The conclusion for Evan and Gareth's trip to the Huntsville Space Center has arrived: a ride in the "Vomit Comet." Although the title promises queasiness, the guys enjoy the plane's anti-gravity chamber.

Alaskan King Crabbing

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Evan and Gareth climb aboard a crabbing boat in search of the iconic Alaskan king crab. They get too close for comfort when "baiting the pot" but find beauty in soaring bald eagles while they wait to pull in their catch.

Thrilling Sports Adventures

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Try extreme mountain sports and swimming from Alcatraz on your next manacation.

Golfing in Ireland

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Join host Dan Patrick as he reveals his greatest sports vacation ever. Guys, golf, bunkers and beer highlight this mancation to Ireland.

Fantasy Camp Adventures

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Whether you want to be a spy or astronaut, there's a fantasy camp just for you.

The Ultimate Paintball Mancation

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Fill up your "magazine" and head to this haven for paintball lovers.

Tactical Weapons Experience

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At the Mancation Nation Tactical Weapons Experience, Evan and Gareth are guided through a series of shooting challenges, first with a handgun, then with an assault rifle. With some tough love from the mentors, they both improve.

Alaskan Lumberjack Skills Show

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Evan and Gareth begin their time in the northernmost state at the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show. After mastering the axe throw and sawing through the width of a tree, the wood-chopping really tests them ... for 20 minutes.

Gator-Wrestling In the Everglades

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Evan and Gareth tackle the most iconic swamp creature: the gator. Together with two gator wrestlers who teach them the basic tricks of the trade, the gang captures one of the beasts in order to transport him to a better location.

Antigravity Space Race

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Evan and Gareth finally get to feel what it's like to walk on the moon in the 1/6 Gravity Chair. After testing out some classic moves such as the Bunny Hop and Side-Step, they have a tense race across a simulated moon-scape.

Don't Drown and Shoot Straight

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For the second day of Navy Seal boot camp, the troops-in-training are put through aquatic tests to see how long they can last in a pool and the ocean. After surviving the water, the guys get to shoot guns and do more push-ups.

Simulated Space Spinning

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At the Space Center in Huntsville, Alabama, Evan and Gareth experience an out-of-control space spin in the Multi-Access Trainer for 30 seconds each. Things heat up and the competition is on when Evan tries a full 2 minute spin.