United States Archive

  • Fountain of Youth, St. Augustine Florida

    Bask in the Weirdness that is St. Augustine

    I frankly had no idea why we going to St. Augustine. Scott wanted to visit the World Golf Hall of Fame and play some famous courses in nearby Ponte Vedra, Florida and to make the trip more appealing to this non-golfer he suggested that we...

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    Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts

    Founded in 1966 as the result of a gift of 100 acres of Northern Virginia farmland, Wolf Trap is the only National Park in the United States devoted to the performing arts. This massive facility offers year round programming through the Barns at Wolf Trap...

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  • Ellis Island

    One Day in New York

    Last week I asked you, my readers, to decide what I should do while in New York. NYC & Company was generous enough to offer each TBEX (travel blogger conference) attendee a NYC City Pass, allowing us admission to six of the most popular attractions...

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    Insider’s Guide to Williamsburg

      Williamsburg, Virginia is one of the great tourist towns of America. Millions visit each year to experience the recreated colonial town and relive an important era in American history. However, there is much more to Williamsburg than tri-cornered hats, outlet stores and pancake houses....

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  • Eastern Market, Washington D.C.

    Ten Free Things to Do in Washington, DC

    Washington DC is a top tourist destination, and not without reason. The historic monuments, memorials and the world renowned Smithsonian museum system is one of the world’s best and is completely free. However, once you wander beyond the National Mall, the city can be a...

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    The Forgotten Smithsonian Institution

    Smithsonian Institution   If you have ever walked down the National Mall in Washington, DC, then no doubt you have noticed some of the most famous museums in the world. The Smithsonian Museums of American History, Air and Space, Natural History and so on. However,...

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    Five Secret Statues of Washington, D.C.

    My hometown of Washington is famous for its memorials and monuments. However, there are dozens of outdoor statues and memorials scattered throughout the city which few non-residents know about. Following are five of my favorite secret statues of Washington, DC. DC Statues   1. The...

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