Travel briefs: Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008
Travel briefs: Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008

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Published: September 7, 2008

Checking the states

The Travel Industry Association has launched the Web site DiscoverAmerica.com, a one-stop site with content on 50 states, dozens of cities, five U.S. territories and a community section in which travelers can post messages.

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The content primarily is geared to international travelers and is available in five languages: English, French, German, Spanish and Japanese. But browsing through the site provides plenty of inspiration, even for those of us already on U.S. soil.

The site can help you book hotels, find deals and activities, and learn about places with a clickable map.

You'll get a quick overview of each destination's geography, history and top attractions, with ideas for trips.

Chopper exhibit, classics festival set

LITTLE ROCK — "Art of the Chopper” opens Sept. 20 at the Clinton Presidential Library and will continue through Feb. 8.

The exhibit is is based on the best-selling books "Art of the Chopper” and "Art of the Chopper II” by Tom Zimberoff. Thirty exceptional customized motorcycles will be at the library.

The Clinton Presidential Center American Classics Festival also will take place Sept. 20. A celebration of American culture and all things Americana, the event features Rib Rally on the River, a backyard barbecue competition open to individuals and teams who believe they have the best barbecue recipe secret. In addition to the cook-off and the exhibit opening, there will be music by Little Feat and others, a March of Dimes "Bikers for Babies” rally, a "Divine Swine Art Gallery,” plus various games and activities for children and lots of food.

For more information, go online to www.clintonpresidentialcenter.org or call (501) 748-0419.

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