Tag: History
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Wanamaker Light Show Philadelphia Pennsylvania
One of the most iconic spots to visit during the holidays in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the Wanamaker Light Show (it even features 100,000 lights on the displays and tree!) The address for this location is 1300 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107. This year, in 2025, the show runs from November 28th to December 24th. From…
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The Best Ghost Tour In Philadelphia
One of the most intriguing and thought-provoking activities that you can do while you are visiting Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is a ghost tour! It is an awe-inspiring way to truly immerse yourself into the history and fabric of the city, and to experience the perspectives of the individuals who experienced it first hand. The very best…
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Green Animals Topiary Garden Portsmouth Rhode Island
The oldest and most northern topiary garden that you absolutely must check out while you are in Portsmouth, Rhode Island is the Green Animals Topiary Garden! Their address is at 380 Corys Ln, Portsmouth, RI 02871. (The gardens are open yearly from May until October while the weather is warm.) (You will want to note…
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Cliff Walk In Newport Rhode Island
When you are traveling to Newport, Rhode Island, you absolutely must hike the iconic Cliff Walk. This spectacular location is definitely worth a visit, especially if you are interested in viewing stunning Gilded Age mansions alongside delightful panoramic ocean views. It is open from sunrise to sunset every day. The 3.5 mile path takes about…
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Bandstand At Roger Williams Park
The Bandstand at Roger Williams Park in Providence, Rhode Island is an ethereal and elegant place that you will want to visit on your travels to the area. It is located on the left side of Roosevelt Lake. The Bandstand was originally created in 1895, which makes sense, since in the 1890s, open air concerts…
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Watch Hill Lighthouse Westerly Rhode Island
The Watch Hill Lighthouse, located in Westerly, Rhode Island is worth a visit when you are traveling to the Ocean State. You have to take a short walk to get there from the main part of town, but it is just a quick hike. Currently, it is not possible to go in the lighthouse itself,…
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The Best Landmarks To Visit In Boston Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts is best known as being one of the most riveting and historical places that you can visit in the Northeastern region of the United States. The area was home to the first colonists, and also brought the Revolutionary War to the forefront in the country with the cataclysmic event called the “Boston Tea…
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USS Constitution
When you are traveling to Boston, Massachusetts, you will want to visit the very impressive and special USS Constitution. This historical landmark is quite famous around the world because it is actually the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat and active today. If you are planning out a day trip to see the boat and museum,…
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Boston Tea Party Museum
One of the most fascinating places that you will want to check out when you are traveling to Massachusetts is the iconic Boston Tea Party Museum. If you love learning about early American history, this museum is definitely worth visiting, and it even has full-sized replicas of the ships (named Brig Beaver and Eleanor) that…
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The Best Things To Do In Plymouth Massachusetts
Plymouth is a very walkable coastal town in Massachusetts that is worth a visit. This area is located within the Greater Boston area of the Bay State. It is one of the most historical places that you can travel to in the United States, and is quite famous and best known for its interesting folklore.…
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The Plymouth Rock In Massachusetts
One of the most interesting landmarks that you will find in Massachusetts, is the iconic Plymouth Rock. It is free to visit, and you can walk right over to the viewing deck area by the road. This is a place worth seeing, especially if you enjoy learning about early American history. Today, this iconic spot…
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The Tileworks In Bucks County Pennsylvania
If you are interested in visiting an immersive working-museum, where historical tiles are showcased and hand-crafted right in front of you, you have to check out the Tileworks in Bucks County, Pennsylvania! (The Tileworks is conveniently located just outside of Philadelphia if you are traveling here for the first time.) As you drive up to…
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The Mercer Museum
The Mercer Museum is an amazing six story tall concrete castle that houses interesting artifacts showcasing pre-Industrial America, which is definitely worth visiting! Within it, you can find a massive collection of over 17,000 tools that were utilized in that time period which makes it a very unique place to see. In addition, they also…
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Indian Echo Caverns
If you are traveling to the Hershey area in Pennsylvania, you will want to stop by historic and interesting Indian Echo Caverns. This unique spot is definitely worth the visit, it takes about 45 minutes to go through with a tour. When you are choosing what to wear as you are planning your trip, I…
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Birkett Mills Pancake Griddle
If you are interested in checking out the world’s largest pancake griddle, you will have to make a stop at Birkett Mills in Penn Yan, New York! You can find this location on the north region of the Keuka Lake, and it is west of the Seneca Lake in the Finger Lake area. The address…
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Shofuso Japanese House And Garden
Shofuso is an elegant and historical Japanese house and garden, that you will want to check out if you are visiting Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is located at Lansdowne and Horticultural Drives, West Fairmont Park, Philadelphia, PA 19131. This year, in 2026, Shofuso will open starting in the spring on March 18th. There is a parking…
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The Historical Valley Forge National Park
The Valley Forge National Historical Park is one of the most interesting and engaging spots in Pennsylvania, and is definitely worth a visit. There is not an entrance fee to enter, or park your vehicle which is amazing! When you are hiking the area, I would set aside about 2 to 4 hours to…
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Spruce Street Harbor Park A Fun Philly Destination
Spruce Street Harbor Park is the perfect location to enjoy a lovely day in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is currently open during the summer season, and the address for this location is 301 S Christopher Columbus Blvd. There are restrooms available as well. You will see beautiful technicolor lights decorating the trees, which really illuminate…
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Boathouse Row The Iconic Philadelphia Landmark
Boathouse Row is one of the most identifiable spots in Philadelphia, and is quite famous for hosting various rowing regattas. When you take the Schuylkill Expressway, you will drive past Boathouse Row right before you get into Center City. It is right by the Art Museum and the historical Fairmount Water Works. The weather…
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Adventures In Hibernia County Park
Around a month or so ago, one of my best friends, Marisa, told me that she was scouting a location with nature perspectives. She was searching for something somewhat local, and also a place that provided gorgeous backdrops. Then, she had a really great idea and mentioned Hibernia Park, which sounded amazing since it also…
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Bethlehem Steel Stacks
The Bethlehem Steel Stacks are such an amazing place to visit that have a great combination of scenery, history, and walking areas. Their location is 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem PA 18015. It is about an hour and twenty minutes drive from Philadelphia, and it is pretty much north of the city. You can find parking…
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Lands End Park San Francisco
Typically, when we are traveling somewhere new, we are on the move (quite literally). At the beginning of the planning process, we usually make a list of all of the unique attractions that are part of the history of an area, and then decide which ones we really want to visit. Since we are…
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Japanese Tea Garden San Francisco
It is actually the oldest public Japanese Tea Garden in the United States, and was originally in an exhibit within the 1894 Midwinter International Exposition. You can find them at 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118. I would recommend setting aside about one to two hours to walk through the whole…
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Muir Woods National Monument
A very special place that you will want to hike in California is the magnificent Muir Woods, and it is definitely worth a visit! You truly are immersed in the history and beauty of the area (some of the redwoods are on average 600-800 years old and have grown over 200 feet.) The oldest tree…
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The Golden Gate Bridge/Wave Organ With Interesting Historical Connections to Philadelphia
Nothing says San Francisco like the Golden Gate Bridge. This may be one of the most iconic bridges, not just in the United States, but in the world. It was actually built during the Great Depression and has been quoted as being part of “American resolve and ingenuity.” The bridge itself typically carries around…
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The Palace of Fine Arts San Francisco
The Palace of Fine Arts is free to visit, and is such a historic and unique place that you will want to check out while you are traveling to San Francisco. It is located at 3601 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94123. This spot is open daily from 5 a.m. to midnight everyday, and…
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A Day Trip To Jim Thorpe Pennsylvania
This picture was taken in Jim Thorpe Pennsylvania located in the Poconos.