Features from October 2010 :: GO: AirTran Inflight Magazine

October 2010

Final Countdown: A look at the past, present and future of the Space Shuttle Program as it approaches its final launch from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center.
Leaders Of The Pack: Get to know some of the best tour guides in the country.
Vin City: Savor Las Vegas’ sophisticated wine scene, one sip (or bottle) at a time.

In Brief - North Carolina: Fun facts, cultural events and must-visit attractions.
Canvassing the Neighborhood: In the mid-1990s, a cadre of forward-thinking artists bought up abandoned warehouses and transformed them into studios in which to paint, sculpt and otherwise create art. The area, called the River Arts District, now encompasses about 350,000 square feet of artistic space. Some buildings house many individual studios where artists work privately, while others have large shared spaces. But regardless of the set-ups, all are open to the public (call ahead for hours) and within walking distance—perfect for a self-guided tour.
On The Record: A local music industry legend sounds off about Chapel Hill’s indie rock scene.
Free for All: It may not be home to the Hope Diamond, but Raleigh is often dubbed the “Smithsonian of the South.” It’s no wonder—the city’s museums are gems in their own right. And the fact that many of them are free makes a visit priceless in more ways than one.

Mean Machines: These high-performance laptops bring something new to the table.
New World Orders: A growing number of international fast-food chains are setting up shop in the US.
Job Applications: Business travelers tell us about the smartphone apps they can’t live without.

The List - Indianapolis: The top 10 must-dos in Indianapolis
Events October 2010: This month’s greatest events
Poster Perfect: Travel marketing aesthetics have changed, but some of the attractions haven’t. Let these posters*, funded by the WPA in the late 1930s and early ’40s, inspire your next trip.
Budding Shutterbugs: There’s a camera for every type of young photographer.
Pop Sensations: Handcrafted soda is the latest trend bubbling to the surface of foodie culture. Sweeten your vacation with a local bottle.
Where’s the Beef?: In Buffalo, it’s paired with horseradish on a kummelweck roll and called "beef on weck." Here, a blogger reveals the top spots.
Mask-erade: Masks not only deliver immediate results, they also travel light and offer a soothing way to unwind after a day of sightseeing. These spa staples come in a head- to-toe array of beautifying formulas, so take your pick.
Hiking, the Hard Way: Prove your mettle (and earn your dinner) by completing these extreme treks in a single day.
Gutbusters: You don’t have to deny yourself the good… er, greasy things in life— you just have to work them off .
Monster Mash: A guide to the cryptids* that might live among us
How To Become A Superhero In New York City: Costume, agility, crime-gifhting skills, superhero friends