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The Phillip Island Penguin Parade in Victoria, Australia.

The best places to see penguins in Victoria, Australia: Your complete guide

The little penguin — the world's smallest penguin species, standing roughly 33 centimetres tall and weighing not much more than a kilogram — has an improbable relationship with the state of Victoria. It breeds along much of the Victorian coastline, tolerates human visitors with an…

The best places in Florida to see manatees: Your complete guide

The West Indian manatee is not built for drama. It drifts, grazes, surfaces for air and drifts again. It has the approximate silhouette of a submerged armchair. And yet people cross continents to see one. There is something in the manatee's profound lack of urgency…

Gainesville to Tampa road trip: Best stops, drive time & distance

The distance from Gainesville to Tampa by car is 130 miles, with a 2h4m driving time. The best road trip stops on the Gainesville to Tampa drive are Paynes Preserve State Park, Ocala FL and Dade Battlefield Historic State Park. Planning a Gainesville to Tampa…

Atlanta to Tampa road trip: Best stops, drive time & distance

The best road trip stops on the Atlanta to Tampa drive are Macon, Valdosta and Gainesville. The distance from Atlanta to Tampa by car is 704 miles, with a 10h13m driving time. Planning an Atlanta to Tampa road trip itinerary The Atlanta to Tampa drive…

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio.

Cincinnati to Cleveland road trip: Best stops, distance & drive time

The best road trip stops on the Cincinnati to Cleveland drive are Kings Island, Columbus and Mansfield. The distance from Cincinnati to Cleveland by car is 249 miles, with a 3h43m driving time. Planning a Cincinnati to Cleveland road trip itinerary A road trip from…

Louisville to Cincinnati drive: Distance, time & best stops

The best road trip stops on the Louisville to Cincinnati drive are the La Grange Railroad Museum, General Butler State Resort Park and Big Bone Lick Historic Site. The distance from Louisville to Cincinnati by car is 100 miles, with a driving time of 1h36m.…

Big Bone Lick State Historic Site, Kentucky: hours, admission and tips – plan your visit

Big Bone Lick State Historic Site is a 512-acre state-managed park and paleontological site located at 3380 Beaver Road, Union, in Boone County, northern Kentucky. This guide covers opening hours, admission, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips to help you plan your visit.…

Columbus to Cincinnati drive: Distance, time & best stops

The distance from Columbus to Cincinnati by car is 107 miles, with a 1h41m driving time. The best road trip stops on the Columbus to Cincinnati drive are Deer Creek State Park, Caesar Creek State Park and the Kings Island theme park. Planning a Columbus…

Pittsburgh to Cincinnati road trip: Distance, drive time & best stops

The best stops on a Pittsburgh to Cincinnati road trip are the John and Annie Glenn Museum, Columbus and Kings Island. The distance from Pittsburgh to Cincinnati by car is 289 miles, with a 4h26m driving time. Planning a Pittsburgh to Cincinnati road trip itinerary…

A giraffe at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Ohio.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Columbus: ticket prices, hours and tips – plan your visit

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is a 588-acre zoological park located at 4850 W Powell Road, Powell, Ohio, approximately 20 miles north of downtown Columbus. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips to help you plan your…