One of Illinois’ more interesting and historical travel destinations is Lincoln’s New Salem Historic Site that offers visitors a chance to stroll through history and get a glimpse of life in 1830’s frontier America as well as the life of Abraham Lincoln where he spent his formative years.
Located approximately …
Explore the amazing great American Monuments such as Liberty Bell,Statue of Liberty, The Shrine of Democracy and The Washington Monument.
Location:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Number of Visitors: About 1.5 million per year
Material: 70% Copper, 25% Tin, 5% other metals
Height over the Crown: 2 feet, 3 inches
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The United States and Canada are good neighbors that share many aspects of life and commerce, but only one national treasure, Niagara Falls.
Niagara Falls is the second largest waterfall on the planet, and it is a true sensory delight with visual impact, exciting sounds, and the sweet smell and …
Summer is getting near and while many travellers go to southern Europe and the Riviera in hope of warm and sunny weather, many people have discovered the vast beauty of Scandinavia. In particular, Sweden has become somewhat of a favourite for Americans visiting Europe.
This is of course not a …
America's cities are beautiful by day, but the view becomes spectacular and romantic by night.
Las Vegas, located in Nevada, was incorporated as a city in1911. It is known worldwide as a resort city for international and domestic tourists. It is …
Hickory Run State Park is a Pennsylvania park that would make Fred Flintstone proud. The 17 acre Boulder Field contained in the park is a site to see and a National Natural Landmark.
Hickory Run State park is located in northeastern Pennsylvania in the western foothills …
T-Express
T-Express is a wooden roller coaster located at Everland amusement park in Yogin, South Korea. It recently became the the worlds steepest roller coaster when it opened in may of 2008 by beating El Toro's record by 1 degree. It is also first south Korea's first wooden roller coaster. …
Nobody thinks of waterfalls and Indiana together but the Hoosier State has a surprising number of waterfalls considering its flat landscape and a couple of these falls are true beauty’s.
Indiana is generally thought of as a flat Midwestern state and is not known for its waterfalls but the state
is a lot easier these days than when I was a child in 1960s but it is still a good idea to plan ahead and have plenty of ideas to keep the children occupied.
In those far off days of 1960s we used to travel to Devon …
There’s nothing like basking under the warm sun and feeling your cares drift away in a beach especially if that beach is located in the Aloha State of Hawaii.
Hawaii is a state made up entirely of islands. It is known as the “Paradise of the Pacific” because of its
The Sunshine State houses many of the top attractions in the USA and airlines are competing to see who can offer the best deals on flights to Florida.
With Walt Disney World, SeaWorld and a well-deserved reputation for sand, surf and sunshine, flights to Florida are as …
I grew up using the London Underground, there are some facts about the underground Railway system, the government do not want you to know!
I was born in London and my childhood was spent in London. I eventually left London in my mid thirties to expand my horizons and for …
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From the quirky to the quaint, Austin, Texas is the destination for live music, art, and a world-class food scene. It also happens to be home to Nabewise’s one-and-only brick-and-mortar store on bustling Second Street. We had a chance to catch up with this month’s #StyleForAll brand ambassadors (all …
It’s one of those places you can go year after year, week after week and you’ll always have a different experience.
I love Venice Beach. It’s one of those places you can go year after year, week after week and you’ll always have a different experience. There was a point …
On some days, all you really want to do is to just get away and escape from it all. I think you know what I mean. It would be nice if you can just drop the work load, get away from your stuffy cubicle and go …
Where do you have to go to step back in time? Would you believe Saskatchewan? Yes, I'm serious! That land-locked province known for its endless kilometers of wheat fields and wide open spaces is hiding an adventure right out of the history books.
Saskatchewan has drawn the attention of adventurers …
Learn about some interesting facts about rating and the hotels of San Francisco.
Hotels in San Francisco City offer affordability and comfort along with locations close to some of the most notable attractions in the area. Hotels exist everywhere and the most important thing to remember when looking for a …
A brief account of trips made to the beautiful Barron Canyon in Algonquin Park.
A trip to the Barron canyon in Algonquin Park in Ontario will provide a breathtaking look at a canyon created over the last 10,000 years since the glaciers receded in this part of Ontario, Canada. I …
Last weekend was the second annual ‘Family Day' holiday here in Ontario, Canada, so for fun we went to Niagara Falls to view the main attraction there, the Falls. The Niagara River was still mostly covered in ice but it is beginning to break-up. Springtime is coming.
“Family Day” is …
I recently got a new laptop, and one of the first things I did, was to set up iGoogle as my home page. I was pleasantly surprised that there were so many gadgets from which to choose, to tailor one's home page. However, one of the most striking option on …
Many weekenders will find Portland, Maine an ideal spot for cultural activities as well as shopping, dining and recreation. Explore the many options the city offers visitors who wish to experience great seafood and eclectic shopping.
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Portland Main offers an exciting waterfront setting …
Most people have heard of the Philly Cheese steak but are not familiar with it's historical beginning. After the signing of the Declaration of Independence the steak sandwich is the second most important thing that started in Philadelphia, PA.
Philadelphia has long been known for it's comfort food and snacks. …
Our forty-eighth state, is not only hot, but it is quite a place with lots of history; it is definitely a great place to visit.
Arizona, which is one of the most southwestern states, bordering with Mexico; this state is always very warm, and belongs to the “mountain region” of …
Take time to see things that you can when you are in different places. You will be surprised at how healing new experiences can be. You will be surprised at how much you end up learning about yourself every time you do something new.
I just recently returned from training …
