North America

Fort Myers is a tropical retreat in southwestern Florida. Boasting natural beauty and a bustling city life, tourists arrive in this town for both relaxation and recreational purposes.

Located on the Gulf of Mexico, south of Mobile, Ala., Dauphin Island was discovered in 1699 by two French brothers (Bienville and Iberville Le Moyne) who also founded New Orleans. Dauphin Island...

When people in the U.S. retire, they often move to warmer areas of the country. There are a number of cheap places to retire by the water, in different states of the country.

Sure Space Mountain and the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster are lots of fun for the average guest, but say you are a frequent visitor to Walt Disney World and think that you have done all of the rides,...

Upstate New York is home to much American history and many of the attractions that tourists can visit in this part of the state have deep connections to the past. Many battles of the Revolutionary...

Arkansas is home to six national parks, created to either protect the natural wildlife and habitat or to commemorate a historic event. The parks can be found throughout Arkansas. From the...

Located 70 miles southwest of Key West, the park is not easy to get to and can involve a considerable time investment. Sparkling, blue waters, snorkeling and history, the southernmost National...

Visit Marblehead, Massachusetts for fun, adventure and romance. Set on the rocky north eastern coast, Marblehead is known as the "Yachting Capital" of the United States. This beautiful and...

Captiva Island is a barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico, not far from Fort Myers, Florida. It is a sister to Sanibel Island. There is a village on Captiva, miles of beach and a laid-back lifestyle.

Sanibel Island is on the west coast of Florida, near the cities of Fort Myers and Naples. Beaches with white sand and clear, blue waters are the main attractions, along with a wide variety of...

The Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge is a hidden urban wilderness made up of prairies, wetlands and forests. It is located just inside the city limits of Fort Worth, Texas. The 3,600 acres...

Step back into the old west when you visit the Fort Worth Stockyards. This historic district is full of western fun, from longhorn cattle to a vintage railroad. Learn all about the great...

If you're planning a vacation, consider visiting a few historic U.S. monuments. You'll see some beautiful natural wonders and earn about the history of the United States.

Augusta became Maine's capital in 1827 and is located in the center of the state along the Kennebec River. This historic city is a place where government, industry, education and tourism thrive...

Straddling the Florida panhandle and stretching to lower Mississippi, Gulf Islands National Seashore contains more than 135,000 acres of beaches, bayous, barrier islands, forts and other historic...