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Hot Spots explore Great Getaways Best Cultural Sites PHOTOS (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) COURTESY OF GUINNESS STOREHOUSE, NORTH GARDEN THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO, SANTO DOMINGO TOURISM, STRANGE MILENA/ THÉÂTRES NOMADES, TIM SHORT/FLORIDA TODAY, AND ALAN LAGADU/ISTOCK DUBLIN For Brewmasters ★ CHICAGO For Art Aficionados ★SANTO DOMINGO For History Buffs Where: ■ The Guinness Storehouse is in the heart of St. James' Gate, the 18th-century brewing district just south of River Liffey. ■ The Art Institute of Chicago overlooks both Lake Michigan and Millennium Park - home of the iconic "bean." ■ Located in the Dominican Republic's Colonial Zone, La Catedral Primada de América is steps away from Parque Colon. Why: ■ Experience the brewing process with Master Brewer Fergal Murray. Follow along as he combines water, barley, yeast, and hops to craft a perfect pint. ■ With more than 300,000 works of art, you can spend days browsing collections of everything from medieval armor to modernist paintings. ■ Christopher Columbus' son Diego began construction on La Catedral Primada de América in 1514, which makes it the oldest church in the Americas. Must-see: ■ Check out the Storehouse's ultra-sleek Gravity Bar, which offers an amazing view of historic Dublin. ireland.com ■ An exhibit of surrealist master René Magritte - known for Time Transfixed - runs through October. artic.edu ■ Fourteen interior chapels were built over a period of 20 years in a mix of architectural styles. santodomingotourism.com INDIA For Time Travelers ★ MELBOURNE, FL ★ For the Jet Set BRUSSELS For Thespians FPO Where: ■ Situated on the Yamuna River, the Agra Red Fort is only 124 miles from India's bustling capital city of New Delhi. ■ The little-known yet fascinating Air and Space Museum is located in the atrium of Melbourne International Airport. ■ Festival Théâtres Nomades is hosted in Parc du Bruxelles, the 32-acre park located in the center of Belgium's capital. Why: ■ The imposing sandstone fort was the 16th-century capital of the Mughal empire, and it's less than three miles from the neighboring Taj Mahal. ■ NASA has loaned $400,000 worth of equipment to the museum, adding to its intriguing current collection of air and space travel artifacts. ■ This free theater festival, which runs August 21-24, features open-air circus acts, live music, and theater. Hang with locals while enjoying the spectacle. Must-see: ■ Pretend you're royalty for the day as you explore the fort's luxurious marble palaces and lush gardens. agra.nic.in ■ Make it a point to check out the astronaut space suit and a World War II-era Link Flight Trainer. mlbair.com ■ Stroll by rows of lime trees and ancient fountains, all the way to the Royal Palace at the park's south end. visitflanders.us usairwaysmag.com AUGUST 2014 11 http://www.ireland.com http://www.artic.edu http://www.santodomingotourism.com http://agra.nic.in http://www.mlbair.com http://www.visitflanders.us http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - August 2014

Table of Contents
Perspective: CEO Letter
Did You Know?
Hot Spots: Best Cultural Sites
Great Escapes: RIU Hotels and Resorts
Style Spotlight: Beach Wear
Golf: Wyndham Championship
Diversions: Stargazing
Connections: Everybody's Business
Gear Up: Stay Cool
Travel Feature: Vancouver
Great Tastes: Bonefish Grill
Special Section: Orange County, California
University Spotlight: Salisbury University
Special Section: Celebrate Opera
To Your Health: Lumiday and Luminite
Special Section: Newport News, Virginia
Best of Health: Miami Foot & Ankle Surgery
Great Dates: Las Vegas Marathon
Special Section: Women's College Coalition
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Audio Entertainment
Video Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
oneworld alliance
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - August 2014