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explore FEBRUARY Great Dates Fun Things to Do 7 Discover2013 Florida the Fun At the Cracker Country exhibit State Fair in Tampa Florida’s commissioner of agriculture. “The exhibits showcase the ﬁnest produce, livestock, and poultry our state has to offer and demonstrate the latest farm equipment and technological advances in agriculture.” Advance admission is $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 6 to 11, and parking is free. Visitors can take advantage of special discount days, making it an excellent overall value. The Florida State Fair offers 4800 U.S. Highway 301 North adventurers Tampa, FL a sure ticket ﬂoridastatefair.com to “Discover facebook.com/ﬂorida statefairgrounds the Fun.” # TAMPA, FL Celebrating the 500th anniversary of Juan Ponce de León’s arrival in Florida, this year’s Florida State Fair in Tampa embraces the heritage of the Spanish explorer’s discovery with a “Discover the Fun” theme. Visitors can do their own exploring across 355 acres from February 7 to February 18. The 109th annual event offers more than 100 thrilling rides and lively entertainment, and showcases unique agricultural and cultural exhibits. And what’s a fair without food? Sample a JANUARY 2013 wide variety of carnival cuisine, from the traditional corn dog to fun food oddities like deep-fried Kool-Aid. After ﬁlling up, shake hooves with the fair’s COWquistador mascot, a tribute to Ponce de León’s discovery of the Sunshine State as well as a highlight of its deep agrarian roots. Then visit the Cracker Country exhibit. The outdoor living-history museum was established by Mildred W. and Doyle E. Carlton Jr. to document, preserve, and interpret rural pioneer Florida history and folk life between 1870 and 1912. “The Florida State Fair is not only a destination where families can ﬁnd good food and great adventures, it’s also a celebration of Florida’s rich agricultural heritage,” says Adam Putnam, PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE FLORIDA STATE FAIR 134 usairwaysmag.com http://www.floridastatefair.com http://www.floridastatefair.com http://www.facebook.com/floridastatefairgrounds http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - January 2013

US Airways - January 2013
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Fantasy Trips
Hub Crawl: Boston Logan International Airport
Wine & Dine: Martinis
Adventure: Scotland Golf
Adventure: Skiing Whistler Blackcomb
Great Escapes: Quintero Golf Club
Gear Up: Pet Gifts
Travel Feature: Aruba — Little Island, Big Presence
US Airways Vacations
Celebrate San Francisco
The Cactus League
Must Read: Because I Said So!
Great Dates
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - January 2013