USA: Monument - Historical
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National Mall in Washington DC
The National Mall is the open green space between the U.S. Capitol and the Washington Monument . Four rows of elm trees line either side that are in front of the Smithsonian Museums , East and ... Continue Reading »
Washington DC's Top National Monuments
Washington DC has its fair share of things to do, but for the history buff and monument fanatic, DC is a playground of elephantine proportions. From the White House and Capitol Hill, to the ... Continue Reading »
Tips for Visiting Alcatraz
So you're in San Francisco and you're looking to visit what the locals call “The Rock”. Anything you need to know? In short, yes. Aside from its extensive history as a military barracks, ... Continue Reading »
3 Days in Washington DC: Suggested Itineraries
To some, Washington DC means white marble, verdant lawns, and the colorful, ritualistic pageantry of American politics: the Capitol dome; limousine processions on Inauguration Day; the mournful, ... Continue Reading »
Washington DC Colonial Sites
The Battle of Gettysburg, the architecture of Thomas Jefferson, General Washington’s mausoleum; it would be a shame to visit DC and miss out on all the surrounding area has to offer. Consider ... Continue Reading »
Boston Colonial Sites
Long gone are the days when the Puritans and Pilgrims walked the cobbled streets of the small peninsula of what is now bustling Boston. Today, however, the knowledgeable amateur historian need not ... Continue Reading »
Alcatraz
I've been to Alcatraz three times now and it gets better each time. The new audio tour is real good, the quality is amazing because the voices are real former prisoners and guards, and the Parks ... Continue Reading »
Angel Island State Park - Ferry ride, hike, picnic and explore history!
Angel Island is a beautiful park within San Francisco Bay. Access to the island is by private boat or public ferry from San Francisco, Tiburon or Vallejo. Once on the island you can hike or ride ... Continue Reading »
Fall is in the Air in Washington DC
Yes, things do seem to be winding down in Washington for the season (How can you tell? Because I’ve gotten a chance to write again!), but that doesn’t mean the fun is over. I actually think ... Continue Reading »
Honest Abe
He sported one of the most recognizable beards in American history, but there’s more to Abraham Lincoln than the famous “Four score and seven years ago.” Not only was he the tallest President (6’4”), ... Continue Reading »
Hoover Dam Deluxe Tour and Lake Mead Cruise
We didn't know what to expect and was very impress with this tour. We stop at the chocolate factory which is always great way to start your day. Being able to go down into the dam and thru the ... Continue Reading »
Library of Congress
“Libraries are the one American institution you shouldn't rip off.” -Barbara Kingsolver Can't argue with that – especially because Washington DC's Library of Congress, which is the largest ... Continue Reading »
New Orleans Plantations
If you’re headed to the south, chances are you’ve got some images in your head about what it might look like. New Orleans is located in the deep south, and though you might not have to take an ... Continue Reading »
Old Ironsides in Boston
George Washington himself gave this wooden frigate, which first launched in 1797 and is now the oldest remaining commissioned naval vessel in the world, its legendary name: the USS Constitution . ... Continue Reading »
Sitka Suggested Itineraries
Sitka has the interesting distinction of having been continuously settled for thousands of years, and thus, for being the oldest city in the Northwest. The city itself is a rich cultural blend of ... Continue Reading »
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