St. Petersburg, Florida, boasts 361 days of sunshine and great museums to explore rain or shine: the Salvador Dali Museum, the largest collection of Dali’s works outside of his native Spain, the Museum of Fine Arts, Florida International Museum, St. Petersburg Museum of History, Florida Holocaust...
Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, is a people place filled with American history - many firsts for our nation, plus beautiful architecture. Activity in the historic district today readily gives a sense of what life was like in an earlier time when it was a seaport. Present-day merchants and taverns...
There is a treasure chest of activities in Wilmington, North Carolina. Tour the riverfront, home to Battleship North Carolina, or historic downtown known for its many bed and breakfasts. Visit the Burgwin-Wright House, Latimer House, Bellamy Mansion and Gardens and the Children’s Museum with...
Annapolis, Maryland, America’s Sailing Capital, invites visitors to explore its more than 300 years of history, including significant moments at the Maryland State House, as well as its collection of 18th century (Georgian) style architecture - one of the largest in the country. Much of its past...
Here's a quick bit of information on Annapolis, Maryland, including details regarding its narrow streets and parking, understanding the various bodies of water that flow into Chesapeake Bay, the U.S. Naval Academy and the Maryland State House. Remember to bring photo identification and comfortable...
Take the Blue Ridge Parkway between Boone and Blowing Rock, North Carolina, to Linville Falls. Along the way stop at Moses Cone’s manor house, go canoeing or fishing at Julian Price Lake, stop at one of the many scenic overlooks to picnic or take a walk on a well-marked hiking trail, enjoy a view...
South Carolina’s Grand Strand is a great beach and golf vacation destination. Comprised of Myrtle Beach and the neighboring communities of Calabash, Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach, Pawleys Island and Georgetown, there’s always plenty to do - surf, kayak, sport fish, ride go-karts, parasail,...
John and Mabel Ringling’s estate in Sarasota, Florida, was made possible by the circus. Their magnificent legacy is showcased in a complex on Sarasota Bay that features their former home - Ca d’zan, the John and Mabel Ringling Museum of Art, the Circus Museum, the Tibbals Learning Center with a...
One of the most popular whitewater rafting adventures in the eastern U.S. is the Ocoee River located near Ducktown, Tennessee, close to Georgia and North Carolina. These Class III and IV rapids provide great fun when using the services of professional guides, such as Ocoee Rafting, the oldest guide...
“The Passage,” a public art project, marks the site of the beginning of the Trail of Tears in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It is located at Ross’s Landing, the city’s original settlement on the waterfront, named for Cherokee Chief John Ross. This permanent outdoor exhibit adjacent to the...
