December 15, 2024
Christiana Mall, located in Christiana, Delaware, between Wilmington and Newark, is the largest shopping center in the state. With over 1.2 million square feet of retail space, it attracts millions of shoppers annually, particularly from neighboring states, due to Delaware’s tax-free shopping. The mall features a variety of stores and dining options, making it a […]
December 13, 2024
This sign combines many of my favorite things; goats, repurposed retail merchandise, a contradiction in terms (“upscale thrift”), with a side-helping of self-deprecation. Add that to the fact that it is in the fun and creative neighborhood of Carytown in RVA, and it is easily my sign of the month!
December 12, 2024
Carnegie Hall is the world’s greatest concert venue known for its superb acoustics for over 3,000 seats. During the late 1800s, Andrew Carnegie was the world’s richest man and his steel company was the largest corporation on the planet. Semi-retired in his mid-30s, he proceeded to give away 90% of his money (the equivalent of […]
December 12, 2024
You can sip cocktails on the balcony overlooking the world famous Duval Street right across from Sloppy Joes. Rick’s Bar is a happening nightspot, home to the Island”s most talented musicians. The building has a long history on Duval Street, in the early 1900s it was home to William McKillip Jeweler and Watchmaker, then to […]
December 11, 2024
Here are 7 popular Pickleball Courts along Route 1 in North Carolina. Click on the Trip Stops to see all the details, and the pictures of each of these Pickleball Courts:
December 10, 2024
For 80 years the Christmas Spectacular starring The Rockettes has continued to create lasting memories for families that have made this cherished show a holiday tradition. The Rockettes are an American precision dance company founded in 1925 that have performed at Radio City Music Hall since 1932. John D Rockefeller Jr signed a lease for […]
December 9, 2024
Guarded by lawn jockeys on the balcony above its entrance the 21 Club was an iconic New York social and culinary landmark. Speakeasy for the Rich and Famous A former Prohibition speakeasy that was once a magnet for the rich, beautiful and powerful. One of its signatures were the 37 statues of racing jockeys, donated […]
December 7, 2024
Often called “The People’s Tree”, every year a different National Forest is selected to provide a tree to appear on the west lawn of the US Capitol building for the holiday season. This year’s tree came from Alaska’s Tongass National Forest in Southeast Alaska. For the USDA Forest Service this has been a 54 Year […]
December 7, 2024
The hot dog has always been man’s best friend, so you can continue the tradition at Hot Dog Heaven the First National Historic Vienna hot dog stand in the country. Serving America’s original fast food for 46 years, Hot Dog Heaven has been selling Chicago style Franks with all the fixings in Fort Lauderdale. Under […]
December 6, 2024
Bruce Springsteen’s career could be said to have been launched at the Bottom Line Club after a five night ten show run in 1975, which helped break him and “Born to Run” into the big time. From Rock to Punk to Jazz for three decades two childhood friends, club owners Alan Pepper and Stanley Snadowsky, […]