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River cruise highlights Russia’s colorful history
![Boats carefully make their way along one of the canals in St. Petersburg.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/dentonfracking/20141031001631im_/http://www.dallasnews.com/lifestyles/travel/international/20141024-travel_cru-russia_10_pg.jpg.ece/ALTERNATES/w440/TRAVEL_CRU-RUSSIA_10_PG.jpg)
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Steep yourself in the country’s history, culture and architectural and natural wonders during a two-week river excursion.
Old-time comforts mix with refined restaurant north of New Orleans
![The hotel, reopened in June, has kept its historical and architectural integrity.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/dentonfracking/20141031001631im_/http://www.dallasnews.com/lifestyles/travel/texas/20141024-exterior.jpg.ece/ALTERNATES/w440/exterior.jpg)
Dale Smith
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A restored boutique hotel in Covington, La., and its marquee restaurant are drawing visitors from the Big Easy and beyond.
On Mount Washington, the Granite State’s highest peak packs a punch
![Though only 6,288 feet in elevation, Mount Washington has deep ravines, high winds and unpredictable weather.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/dentonfracking/20141031001631im_/http://www.dallasnews.com/lifestyles/travel/us/20141024-20100310_summit_washington_9857.jpg.ece/ALTERNATES/w440/20100310_summit_washington_9857.jpg)
Photos by Joe Klementovich
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Each winter hundreds of people climb the New Hampshire peak via various routes, challenging its hurricane-force winds and polar temperatures.
![Boats carefully make their way along one of the canals in St. Petersburg.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/dentonfracking/20141031001631im_/http://www.dallasnews.com/lifestyles/travel/international/20141024-travel_cru-russia_10_pg.jpg.ece/ALTERNATES/w140/TRAVEL_CRU-RUSSIA_10_PG.jpg)
River cruise highlights Russia’s colorful history
![The hotel, reopened in June, has kept its historical and architectural integrity.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/dentonfracking/20141031001631im_/http://www.dallasnews.com/lifestyles/travel/texas/20141024-exterior.jpg.ece/ALTERNATES/w140/exterior.jpg)
Old-time comforts mix with refined restaurant north of New Orleans
![Though only 6,288 feet in elevation, Mount Washington has deep ravines, high winds and unpredictable weather.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/dentonfracking/20141031001631im_/http://www.dallasnews.com/lifestyles/travel/us/20141024-20100310_summit_washington_9857.jpg.ece/ALTERNATES/w140/20100310_summit_washington_9857.jpg)
On Mount Washington, the Granite State’s highest peak packs a punch
![Saint Arnold Brewing Co., co-founded by Brock Wagner, is the state’s oldest craft brewery, started in 1994.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/dentonfracking/20141031001631im_/http://www.dallasnews.com/lifestyles/travel/texas/20141024-exchange-a_brewers_craft_38158281.jpg.ece/ALTERNATES/w220/EXCHANGE-A_BREWERS_CRAFT_38158281.JPG)
Quick getaway: Brewing beer in the Bayou City
Fast Break: Take the tour at Saint ArnoldThe Houston craft brewer, the state’s oldest, is open every day but Sunday. It’s best to make a reservation.
![Ice Land, an exhibit of ice sculptures crafted by 20 ice carvers from China, is among the holiday attractions planned at Houston’s Moody Gardens.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/dentonfracking/20141031001631im_/http://www.dallasnews.com/lifestyles/travel/texas/20141024-ntr_travelmoodygardens_40390867.jpg.ece/ALTERNATES/w220/NTR_TRAVELMOODYGARDENS_40390867.JPG)
Texas & Neighbors: Monarch butterfly exhibit in Houston, largest screen instate debuts at Moody Gardens
Texas Highways readers give nod to San Antonio as their top destination in the state.
![A visitor to Crystal Bridges takes in Ghosts of Consumption, part of the “State of the Art” exhibit.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/dentonfracking/20141031001631im_/http://www.dallasnews.com/lifestyles/travel/us/20141024-cbmaa_sota_preview_091114.jpg.ece/ALTERNATES/w220/CBMAA_SOTA_PREVIEW_091114.jpg)
Crystal Bridges Museum in Arkansas brings modern art to the mainstream
Since its opening three years ago, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art has focused on more traditional works. The massive new show could be a game-changer.
![Boats carefully make their way along one of the canals in St. Petersburg.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/dentonfracking/20141031001631im_/http://www.dallasnews.com/lifestyles/travel/international/20141024-travel_cru-russia_10_pg.jpg.ece/ALTERNATES/w220/TRAVEL_CRU-RUSSIA_10_PG.jpg)
River cruise highlights Russia’s colorful history
Steep yourself in the country’s history, culture and architectural and natural wonders during a two-week river excursion.
![The hotel, reopened in June, has kept its historical and architectural integrity.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/dentonfracking/20141031001631im_/http://www.dallasnews.com/lifestyles/travel/texas/20141024-exterior.jpg.ece/ALTERNATES/w220/exterior.jpg)
Old-time comforts mix with refined restaurant north of New Orleans
A restored boutique hotel in Covington, La., and its marquee restaurant are drawing visitors from the Big Easy and beyond.