Posts in Category: Attraction of the Week

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 ...

Attraction of the Week: The Rodin Museum

Auguste Rodin was a French sculptor most famous for his iconic “The Thinker” statue. Today, you can find over 20 versions of “The Thinker” in museums world-wide, including ...

Attraction of the Week: The National Gallery of Art

Out of all the wonderful museums located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of D.C., The National Gallery of Art is definitely right up there with the best-of-the-best. If you only have time for a few ...

Attraction of the Week: Winterfest in Philly

While most tourists think of Philly as more of a summer destination, I really recommend a winter visit if you like ice skating. Skating is my favorite winter activity and I’ve been to many ...

Attraction of the Week: Congaree National Park

As far as Southeastern National Parks go, most people are more than familiar with the Great Smokies. However, it is not the only park to check out while vacationing in the Southeast. If you are ...

Attraction of the Week: Asheville Pinball Museum

Remember when arcades dominated malls, supermarkets, and even gas stations? Sadly, the classic days of the 80’s arcade culture are all but forgotten in our technological age. Some of us look ...

Attraction of the Week: Hollywood Stars Cars Museum

If you have ever visited or driven through Gatlinburg, you probably have noticed that almost the entirety of the town is loaded with cheesy & gimmicky attractions (I also recommend Hillbilly ...

Attraction of the Week: The Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery

The Smithsonian Portrait Gallery is an unexpected D.C. gem. While it is not as widely talked about as other museums in this city, it was easily one of my favorite stops. Like all the other ...

Attraction of the Week: The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Visiting all the wonderful museums is by far my favorite thing to do on any trip to D.C. The National Mall is easily the top tourist attraction to add to your bucket list. A wonderful combination of ...

Attraction of the Week: Smithsonian National Zoo

Across the US, you will only find a limited number of free zoos. One of these happens to be the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington D.C. As this zoo is one of only a handful to house pandas, I ...