50 Authentic American Experiences 2009
We scoured the country to find places, things and activities that speak to the real America. Some of them are fairly obscure; some of them are not. But they're all fun and diverse, and reveal the genuine U.S.
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Mining coal is a dirty, claustrophobic, dangerous, terrible job. Good thing you're only visiting. The Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine is exactly what the name suggests: a former low-seam mine shuttered since 1910 that the public can now visit. The trip takes guests some 1,500 ft. below ground aboard mining cars to learn how coal was mined and loaded. The visit should leave you with more respect for the Americans who risk their lives every day down in similar shafts — if that's possible. Admission: $20 for adults, $12 for children
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