Conventional cities (Boston Globe/AP/USA Today)

DENVER:

A little country, a little glitter, a whole lotta Democrats (Boston Globe):
http://www.boston.com/travel/getaways/us/articles/2008/08/10/a_little_country_a_little_glitter_a_whole_lotta_democrats/

Convention visitors can explore Denver's wild political past (From The Associated Press via USA Today:
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2008-08-11-denver-political-history_N.htm


ST. PAUL:
Plenty of niceness, and no ice, for a Grand Old Party (Boston Globe):
http://www.boston.com/travel/getaways/us/articles/2008/08/10/plenty_of_niceness_and_no_ice_for_a_grand_old_party/

Twin Cities' political landmarks can be hard to spot (From The Associated Press via USA Today):
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2008-08-11-twin-cities-political-history_N.htm