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7 Vacation Destinations for History Buffs

If you love exploring historical sites, monuments, museums, and notable landmarks, you will find no shortage of interesting vacation destinations within the US. While many people think they need to book an expensive flight, there are plenty of interesting destinations in our own backyard. 2023 ...

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The Big List of Must-Do’s in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, nicknamed “The Steel City,” for its’ prominent role in the steel industry has come a long way since its’ industrial past. Today, you can explore the history of the city while also enjoying many modern amenities. Up and coming neighborhoods and many businesses ...

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8 Great Daytrips from Boston

After a few exhausting days of exploring all the unique historical sites (The Freedom Trail is iconic!) and admiring the gorgeous architecture around the city of Boston, you may be ready to escape the city for a day or 2. Fortunately, there are plenty of interesting day trips which all offer a ...

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New River Gorge: America’s Newest National Park

America’s First National Park, Yellowstone, opened back in 1872. Today, a total of 63 national parks (and 424 total National Park Sites) can be enjoyed. America’s newest national park, New River Gorge in West Virginia, just opened in 2020. This makes it the newest addition to the ...

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15 Amazing Free Tourist Attractions in the Midwest

From photographing one of the best skylines in the country, to exploring amazing cultural institutions, to hiking at one of the country’s only free national parks, there is plenty of free fun to be had in the Midwest. Below are a few of the best free tourist attractions throughout the ...

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The Best Daytrips from Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh offers many great amenities including world-class museums, top notch skyline views, historic neighborhoods, a lively sports scene, and many great local dining establishments. However, it’s always great to check out new places. Pittsburgh’s convenient location puts you within ...

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20 Incredible Free Tourist Attractions in the West

From the beautiful Pacific Coast beaches of California, to the stunning Saguaro desert of Arizona, to the mesmerizing red rock formations of Colorado, Arizona, and Utah, natural wonders are abundant throughout every Western state. Fortunately for those on a budget, free tourist attractions in the ...

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9 Things to do indoors in Pittsburgh

For the majority of the year, it is either too cold, too overcast, or too rainy to do much outside in Pittsburgh. This could be a good (I love overcast weather!) or bad thing depending on if you like gloomy skies and cuddling up on a cold, grey day with a good book, movie, or […]

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5 Free National Parks to Visit

Yellowstone (est. 1872) was America’s First National Park, while New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia is the newest addition (est. 2020). Planning your annual vacation around one of the 63 national parks (424 national park sites) makes for a great budget friendly trip. Vacations ...

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20 Incredible & Free Tourist Attractions in the Northeast

The Northeast is a beautiful and exciting region of the United States. Both New England and the Mid Atlantic states are typically included, and thus, there is an abundance of geographically diverse recreational areas, as well as historic cities to explore. From America’s most populated city, ...

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