12 Most Fun Cities in America
According to a recent study, the 12 most fun cities in America are: Las Vegas, Nevada Orlando, Florida Miami, Florida Atlanta, Georgia…
13 Best Places for Food and Fitness in America
Do you love trying out local foods when you travel? The personal-finance Web site WalletHub recently ranked all 50 states and the…
Washington’s Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey
The Ford Mansion was Gen. George Washington’s headquarters during the winter of 1779-80. Today it is part of Morristown National Historical Park…
Rebecca Nurse Homestead in Danvers, Massachusetts
A spinning wheel sits idle. Baskets hold jumbled wool and the cards used to untangle it. Ash coats the floor of the…
13 Things to do in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, Massachusetts, is most (in)famous for the witch hysteria that began in 1692. And that’s a shame, because Salem was a major…
Where to Stay in Boston
Boston, Massachusetts, is one of the greatest cities in the world for history lovers. The so-called Hub of the Universe is nearly…
A Day in Frank Sinatra’s Hoboken, New Jersey — walking amid the landmarks that shaped a legend
The story of Frank Sinatra is a story of the 20th-century American dream. This post contains affiliate links. For more information, click here….
African Burial Ground National Monument in New York City
The first known African slaves arrived circa 1626 in the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam, in the area now called Lower Manhattan. …
National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City
“Il fait froid,” the young father said. Oui,” I reflexively replied. This post contains affiliate links. For more information, click here. It was…
Boston Rated Best Sports City in America
My skin almost sizzled under the summer sun. But no matter, I was at a Red Sox game, with my aunt and…
Corning Museum of Glass in New York — where art meets science across 3,500 years of history
For more than 35 centuries, glass has captivated the imagination with its beauty, utility, and mystery. This post contains affiliate links. For…
Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown, New York
Blazing red cannonballs flew through the air across the Niagara River. Four months after the War of 1812 began, British troops at…