The 2026 FIFA world cup final is slated to be hosted on July 19th, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The stadium is going through a temporary rebrand, due to FIFA’s sponsorship policies, renaming the stadium “New York New Jersey Stadium”, a notably controversial decision due to the stadium’s location being solely in […]
Just minutes from Route 1, York’s Wild Kingdom has been a summer tradition for generations. Part zoo and part amusement park, it’s one of the few places in Maine where you can see animals, ride rides, and spend an entire afternoon without leaving town. From exotic animals to classic carnival-style attractions, it’s a nostalgic stop […]
Just off U.S. Route 1 in York Beach, Short Sands Beach is where coastal views meet small-town energy. Unlike quieter beaches nearby, this spot brings together sand, surf, shops, and a walkable downtown all in one place. You’ve got the ocean in front of you, and ice cream stands, cafés, and local shops just steps […]
Connie’s Inn was one of the most famous and controversial nightclubs of the Harlem Renaissance, a place where groundbreaking black artists flourished on stage while strict racial barriers shaped who could sit in the audience. Connie’s Inn opened in 1923 in Harlem at 131st Street and 7th avenue during the height of Prohibition. It was founded by […]
During the 1970s, unregulated dredging and filling threatened to transform the Florida Keys into a concrete jungle. By the early 1980s, at least 51 new developments were underway without formal state or county approval. One such venture was the North Key Largo Yacht Club, which languished until 1980 when it was acquired by a Miami […]
The Fore River Shipyard started as a small operation along the Fore River. It grew into one of the most important shipyards in the country. Founded in 1884 by Thomas A. Watson, better known as Alexander Graham Bell’s assistant, the yard began with modest shipbuilding work. That changed quickly. By the early 20th century, it […]
In a recent poll of our travelers, we asked them to name their favorite barbecue restaurant. There was only one place that received more than one vote – King’s BBQ in Petersburg. But there was a catch when I started to research it. They were closed! So how did this place garner any votes at all? Because there were […]
Before it became the Cummings Center, this was the core of the United Shoe Machinery Corporation. Formed in 1899, United Shoe Machinery built and leased the machines that powered the global shoe industry. Their model locked factories into long-term agreements, and by the early 20th century, most shoes made in the United States relied on […]
The Fernald State School began in 1848 in South Boston as the Massachusetts School for Idiotic and Feeble-Minded Youth, established under the direction of Samuel Gridley Howe. It is widely cited as the first publicly funded institution of its kind in the Western Hemisphere. What started as a reform effort quickly grew into something much […]
At the southern end of Marginal Way, just minutes from U.S. Route 1, Perkins Cove feels like a picture-perfect slice of coastal Maine. A small harbor filled with lobster boats, a charming pedestrian drawbridge, and a cluster of shops and restaurants create a scene that’s both lively and relaxed. It’s the kind of place where […]
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