Articles in Category: history

Attraction of the Week: Savannah’s Haunted East Bay Inn

Attraction of the Week: Savannah’s Haunted East Bay Inn

Savannah, Georgia has long been a hotbed of paranormal activity. The historic southern city, established way back in 1733, ranks right up there with Salem, Boston, and New Orleans as one of ...

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Attraction of the Week: Tyler State Park

Attraction of the Week: Tyler State Park

During my time living in the Philly metro, I enjoyed the easy access to many beautiful parks and natural areas. One of the nicest quick daytrips from Philly is beautiful Tyler State Park. Anyone ...

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Attraction of the Week: Dolphin Adventure Cruise on Florida’s Gulf Coast

Attraction of the Week: Dolphin Adventure Cruise on Florida’s Gulf Coast

Tarpon Springs, a quaint Gulf Coast community located 40 min north of Tampa, draws tourists from all over for its’ rich Greek history, historic sponge docks, and beautiful low-key beaches. In ...

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12 things to do in Center City Philadelphia

12 things to do in Center City Philadelphia

As the bustling centerpiece of Philadelphia, you will probably find yourself exploring Center City at one point during your Philly trip. While Old City houses the most historical sites in the city, ...

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Attraction of the Week: Empire State Building Observation Deck

Attraction of the Week: Empire State Building Observation Deck

You have seen it in countless movies and TV shows, most notably Sleepless in Seattle, An Affair to Remember, and Elf (over 250 productions have filmed here!). Now enjoy the jaw dropping views for ...

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The 21 Best Things to See and Do in Philly’s Main Line

The 21 Best Things to See and Do in Philly’s Main Line

The Main Line is a name given to the suburban Philly towns which lie along the former Main Line route of the Pennsylvania railroad. Originally, the area was founded by notable Philadelphia families ...

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The Top Free Things to do in Philadelphia

The Top Free Things to do in Philadelphia

Philadelphia is an ideal vacation destination for history buffs, photographers, and foodies. The city has seen a massive spike in tourism in recent years. Recently, National Geographic ranked Philly ...

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Attraction of the Week: The Philadelphia Museum of Art

Attraction of the Week: The Philadelphia Museum of Art

The Philadelphia Museum of Art is one of the country’s premier art institutions, joining the ranks of the Art Institute of Chicago, The Museum of Modern Art, and the The Metropolitan Museum of ...

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Attraction of the Week: Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site

Attraction of the Week: Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site

Fans of mysterious 19th century poet & writer Edgar Allan Poe, most famous for poems like The Raven and short stories like The Tell-Tale Heart, will definitely want to plan for a visit to the ...

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A Guide to Exploring Old City Philadelphia: America’s Birthplace

A Guide to Exploring Old City Philadelphia: America’s Birthplace

History buffs will definitely want to place Philadelphia high up on their vacation bucket list. Once the temporary capital of the US, from 1790-1800 while D.C. was being constructed, the city is ...

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