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2006 Oktoberfest Celebrations Learn a little Oktoberfest history and get a list of celebrations that are close to home.

A Sunshine State of Mind - Going on vacation? You'll find plenty of good beer in central Florida while the family enjoys the weather and attractions.

Remembrance of Things Past - Toledo's historic Oliver House is home to the Maumee Bay Brewing Company.

Hometown Brew - A visit to Ann Arbor - home to Paul and the Michigan Wolverines. GO BLUE!

In Newport Steht Ein Hofbräuhaus - The world's most famous beer hall, the Hofbräuhaus, has come to America. Here's a look at Hofbräuhaus Newport, right across the river from Cincinnati.

A Beer Lover's Tour of Toronto - BeerFestivals.org catches up with Renaissance man Oliver Dawson, the president and tour host of Beer Lover's Tours. Find out about his tours and rich brewing heritage of his hometown of Toronto. 

A Gem in the Diamond State - It's a tiny brewery in a tiny state, but the Dogfish Head Brewery has made a name for itself with its big--and distinctive--beers. Find out what's brewing in Milton, Delaware.

Ten for the Road: My Favorite Beer Cities - Let Paul lead you on a virtual beer tour of his top ten beer-drinking destinations around the world--presented, of course, in David Letterman order.

"It's Noon Somewhere": The Heineken Experience, Amsterdam - A traveler's nightmare--an eight-hour layover in Amsterdam--provided a perfect excuse to tour the old Heineken Brewery in Amsterdam.

Around the Horn: Beer at the Ballparks - Beer and baseball gone together since the days of the Cincinnati Red Stockings. Here's a look at what's on tap in and around major league ballparks.

Beer by the Bay - San Francisco, home of the Anchor Brewing Company, has become the epicenter of one of America's best areas for craft brewing

Get Real! London's Cask-Conditioned Ale - It took a consumer revolution to save cask-conditioned beer in England. Nowadays, even a first-time traveler to London can find Real Ale in London's many pubs.

Liquid Gold: Beer in Anchorage - The pioneering spirit lives on in Alaska, which has become one of the leading brewing states. Here's a look at the beer scene in and around the state's largest city.

The City of Light - Not many tourists know this Parisian secret: Beer has been part of the city's culture for more than a century. Take a seat and join the city's cafe society.

Good Beer in Bud's Backyard- Special guest columnist, Frederick Ekstam, takes us around his home state of Missouri, with tips on where to find good beer throughout the state.

The Heart of Brussels - Who said Brussels is boring? You can find an amazing variety of beers--more than 400 in all--in the Belgian capital, and probably fall in love with a new style or two.

Touching All the Bases: Denver's LoDo Neighborhood - Craft brewers have put Colorado back on the brewing map, and, in the process, have brought a once-decaying Denver neighborhood back to life.

Out & About: Al Fresco Toronto - Summer is short but sweet in Toronto, and residents try to spend as much of as possible out of doors. For many, Ontario craft brew is an essential part of the experience.

Beer and Vintage Port - The "other Portland," the one in Maine, has something in common with its Oregon counterpart: great beer, and fun places in which to enjoy it.

Time Travel: The Beer Halls of Prague - The Czech capital's beer halls offer crisp, malty Pilsner; Old World atmosphere; and Cold War prices--provided you don't act like a tourist.

Beer with a Higher Calling - Whether it's the world's oldest is open to discussion, but the historic Weihenstephan Brewery is a brewing landmark and well worth a day trip from Munich.