The Conch Train’s name is derived from the Conch Republic for which the Keys are named. Beginning in 1958 this tour train is the best way to check out Key West and all its historical sights. The conductors are entertaining as well as informative as you tour the island from Key West Bay to Florida’s […]
The USS Olympia, or Cruiser Olympia, is a part of the Independence Seaport Museum of Philadelphia that is open to the public for tours. As the “oldest remaining steel ship afloat”, the Olympia offers an amazing chance to get a sense of what life was like for servicemen in the United States Navy over a […]
Metal Heads shop and live music venue absolutely rocks! Owned by Keith and Lylah Starkey, this unassuming shop from the outside, holds big metal love inside with shirts from tons of classic and new bands, hats, memorabilia, and all sorts of metal-themed coolness. You know you are in the right place when there is nothing […]
Do you remember cutting your own Christmas tree with your family? If you love the nostalgia and want to support a family-owned business, you have to check out Johnson’s Christmas Tree Farm, in Robbinston, Maine. Located just over a mile off of US 1, Johnson’s tree farm is as warm and inviting an event as […]
Located on Route 1 and County Road 190 in Perry, Maine, a forest adventure awaits. Walk through ¼ of a mile of woodland paths lit with spectacular holiday lighting. It’s truly a magical place, and one you will want to visit again and again. In its first year, The Christmas Forest is a destination for […]
Frank Lloyd Wright quipped in an October 4, 1953 issue of the NYT Magazine that “The physician can bury his mistakes, but the architect can only advise his client to plant vines.”. Bring out the Kudzu! This was a big mistake. Rising up from the pavement like a mushroom from a bad dream, the Richmond Coliseum […]
In the mood for a killer breakfast in Fels Point? Follow the folks who have been coming to the Blue Moon Cafe since 1996. They know what’s good! Get there early to get a seat, or you’ll torture yourself smelling all of the great food on the griddle before your turn comes around. They open […]
At one time, a city’s harbors were one of its most important assets: travelers, cargo, and trade were conducted via the ships entering or leaving ports, and as such they were a critical hub for food, labor, and supplies. The Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia is a fantastic place to go to learn more about […]
If your Google ad settings are anything like mine, you’ve been getting bombarded with promotions for “Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” for the last two months. If your Google ad settings are anything like mine, you’ve been getting bombarded with promotions for “Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” for the last two months. The website boasts […]
You can actually dive to an underwater art gallery where there are numerous mermaids waiting under the waves to be discovered. It’s an amazing art project featuring the casts of real people turned into Mermaid statues as part of an artificial coral reef. 1,000 Mermaids Artificial Reef Project is a public Eco-Art project in the […]
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