Discovering Manhattan: Henry Hudson’s Pivotal 1609 Voyage into New York Harbor
In September 1609, English explorer Henry Hudson sailed into what is now New York Harbor aboard the Dutch ship Half Moon. He was searching for…
In September 1609, English explorer Henry Hudson sailed into what is now New York Harbor aboard the Dutch ship Half Moon. He was searching for…
Frank Sinatra’s deep affection for Patsy’s Italian restaurant is legendary, located on West 56th Street just south of Columbus Circle, Patsy’s has been a staple…
A large part of the natural beauty of the South, is the silver garland that hangs from the live oak trees just about everywhere. The…
This video is offered with gratitude to the women and men who fought for what they believed in, who strove for freedom, who preserved the…
Take a walk on the macabre side of human history at the Medieval Torture Museum. It reminds us just how much suffering humanity can inflict…
There’s a hidden gem in Fort Lauderdale, a Caribbean style estate where the walls whisper tales of the past and the gardens flourish with an…
Just a few minutes’ drive from Route 1 in Rye, New Hampshire, Odiorne Point State Park, which officially opened to the public as a state…
The Bronx Zoo is the largest metropolitan zoo in the United States and is among the largest in the world. When it opened in 1899,…
If you’re looking for a new way to experience Route 1, ditch the car and grab your bike (or walking shoes). The East Coast Greenway…
The Rainey Memorial Gates were designed by sculptor Paul Manship from 1926 when Route 1 was organized to 1934, when the 28 ton bronze gates were installed at…
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