Posts in Category: Free things to do

Oscar Scherer State Park: A Relaxing Break on Florida’s Southwest Coast

Oscar Scherer State Park is a great choice for Sarasota visitors who are seeking something a bit different than beaches, cruises, and tourist attractions. It’s located halfway between the ...

Attraction of the Week: Florida Botanical Gardens Holiday Lights

The Florida Botanical Gardens, located in suburban Largo, is a year-round nature oasis featuring 30+ acres of maintained gardens. Highlights include a tropical fruit garden, a succulent garden ...

Fall in Florida: Visiting Beautiful Anna Maria Island

While most areas around the county are starting to see temperatures that dip into the lower 40’s and 50’s (and several even anticipating the first (or second!) snow storm of the season), ...

Brasstown Bald: Georgia’s Highest Mountain

At 4784 feet, Brasstown Bald stands tall as the highest point in the state of Georgia. The mountain is located in Chattahoochee National Forest and is part of the scenic Blue Ridge Mountain range. ...

Hiking the Appalachian Trail: Long Creek Falls in Blue Ridge, GA

Blue Ridge, Georgia is located near the southern end of The Appalachian Trail, which officially begins at Springer Mountain in the Chattahoochee National Forest. At 2190 miles long, the iconic trek ...

20 Free & Fantastic Things to Do in the Greater Boston Area

Founded in 1630, Boston is one of America’s oldest & most influential cities. For history buffs, there is no better destination. Home to The Freedom Trail, gorgeous old architecture, and ...

Sawgrass Lake Park: A Quiet, Shady Escape in St. Petersburg, Florida

While St. Petersburg is most well-known for its’ proximity to some of the best beaches in the country (I love the quiet charm of Pass-a-Grille), it is also home to many wonderful parks and ...

Upper Tampa Bay Trail: An Urban Oasis in Suburban Tampa

The Upper Tampa Bay Trail is one of the best multi purpose paved paths I have come across in the Tampa Bay region thus far. The 7.5 mile path is a nice distance for a weekend morning bike ride ...

Great Summertime Fun: Eagle Lake Park in Suburban Tampa

Largo, Florida is a suburb in Pinellas County, one of the most dense counties in Florida. As you can imagine, this area is very congested with endless strip malls and housing developments. ...

Walkway Over the Hudson: The Longest Elevated Pedestrian Bridge

At 1.28 miles long, New York’s Walkway Over the Hudson comes in as the longest elevated pedestrian bridge in the world. This attraction is relatively new, having just opened in 2009. In ...