Historical Trips

Charleston has long been called the jewel of the South. It's the biggest tourist attraction in the state of South Carolina, and once you've been, it's easy to understand why. From the...

Just seven miles off the coast, Georgia's Sapelo Island is 11 miles long, 4 miles wide and accessible only by boat. Sapelo has sandy beaches, unspoiled marshlands and an interesting history.

The archipelago of Puerto Rico is a Commonwealth of the United States and therefore easily accessible to U.S. visitors. It includes beautiful beaches, almost 500 years of history and unique...

For those interested in ancient Egyptian civilizations, temples and tombs, Luxor is an ideal vacation destination. Luxor is built on what was once the ancient city of Thebes. With the ruins of the...

To appreciate China it is essential to understand the depth and richness of its history. For 5,000 years, the Chinese lived under a series of imperial dynasties that imposed order and imparted...

The city of Kiev lies on the Dnieper River. Today it is the capital city of Ukraine, but it was also the capital of Rus, an ancient Eastern Slavic state. Kiev was also the spiritual center of the...

Bali is part of the archipelago of Indonesia. Although Indonesia is a Muslim country, Bali remains predominantly Hindu. Bali made headlines in 2002 and 2005 when terrorists set off a series of...

Taking a vacation with your family to Washington D.C. can be educational but don't forget the fun. If you have the time, try staying in one of the suburbs and adding some day trips around the...

The Palace at Versailles is an impressive, 1,300-room chateau located twelve miles outside of Paris. From the reign of Louis XIV until the French Revolution, Versailles was where French kings...

When it's cold outside and you're traveling in New York state, here is someplace interesting where you can warm up.

Rome is known as the "Eternal City," reflecting its extensive history going back thousands of years. Most people are familiar with the images of the Coliseum, Arc of Constantine, Trevi Fountain,...

Pensylvania Dutch County is one of the most beautiful places on earth. The combination of the beautiful farm country, the winding back roads, and the Amish and Mennonite communities makes this...

Solomon R. Guggenheim was an American industrialist whose family made its fortune in mining. Solomon began to collect paintings in the 1930s by modern artists such as Vasily Kandinsky, Paul...

The Caribbean island of Martinique has a long and colorful history. From its early exploration and settlement by Europeans to volcanic eruptions and its status as a modern tourist destination,...

It was common for city-states in ancient Greece to have acropolises, fortified hills that held significant military and religious symbolism. The most famous ancient acropolis is found in Athens....

The history of Madras spans over one thousand years from its beginnings as a group of villages involved in fishing and cotton weaving. The locals also traded spices with areas as far flung as...

The ancient library in Alexandria, Egypt was founded in the third century B.C. by Ptolemy I Soter, the successor of Alexander the Great. The library was not just a repository for books; it also...

Ancient Greece conjures up images of many people, places and works of art, architecture and literature -- Plato and Aristotle, the Iliad and the Odyssey, Athens and Sparta, Zeus and Apollo,...

The Nile River is over 4,000 miles long and runs through nine African countries. Ancient Egyptians depended on its annual flooding to bring in silt, which made farmland fertile. Many communities...

Colonial farming in New York ranged from subsistence to commercial agriculture. In the early period of New York's colonial history, European settlers grew crops that were necessary for food and...

Just about everybody knows about the Washington Monument located in Washington, DC. However, it is not nearly as known that the first Washington Monument built in the country is actually nearby in...

Planning a driving tour of historic homes can be educational and inspiring; a tour of grand old structures is a way to learn about a new city or re-discover your own hometown. Thanks to...

The Mountain West region, also known as the Mountain States and colloquially as "Marlboro Country," comprises Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, Nevada, Montana, Idaho, Colorado and Arizona. Generally it...

It is difficult to avoid history in Rome; every cobblestone, every piazza has been a witness to the city's fascinating story. Trastevere is one of the city's oldest neighborhoods, and it has...

Legends abound about the origins of Oxford, home of the world-renowned British university, but the fact remains that the city's early history is obscure. Later, Oxford grew to be not only a...

Only minutes away from the heart of downtown Boston, the Boston Harbor Islands offer a relaxing escape from city life. Whether you want to picnic, camp, explore historic lighthouses and forts or...

Did you know that you can join an Archaeological Dig? You can be a citizen scientist for a few days or up to a few months. You will see interesting places, learn new skills and help science and...

The Syrian capital Damascus is regarded as one of the world's oldest cities that has seen continuous habitation since ancient times. An oasis fueled by the Barada River, the city is said to have...

What is not to to love about San Francisco? Golden Gate, San Francisco's iconic symbol, is one of the most photographed bridges in the word. The food is eclectic - Peking duck in Chinatown,...

The use of iron for weapons started at various times. In the Middle East and southeastern Europe, iron began being used as early as 1200 B.C.E. In China it was used around 600 B.C.E. By 1000...

Time travel has been every scientist’s dream and everyone’s fancy. Science fiction movies and books about this subject have become popular. The notion of being able to go back in time has...

Although Abraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky, he resided in Springfield, Illinois, where he raised his family and spent most of his legal career. Lincoln's home attract million of visitors a...

Looking for a destination for a fun family weekend? Plan to be in the Carroll County area sometime soon? Don't miss out on the attractions and events in Westminster, Maryland!

The 1.3 mile walking trail up Stone Mountain, the ancient granite monolith at Stone Mountain Park, Georgia, is open during lit hours when the whether permits. An athletic walk, the hike up Stone...

Visiting a living history museum is like taking a trip back in time. Most living history museums focus on one period in history. There are some that have recreated real places, such as...

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Southern Louisiana abounds with stately old plantations open for tours. Visitors get a glimpse of what life was like for the wealthy plantation owners and the men and women forced to work the...

If you have ever heard the Glen Miller song “Chattanooga Choo Choo” and wanted to visit the place that inspired the song, you can stay in the Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel. In the...

The Trans-Siberian Railroad connects Europe to Asia through the length of Russia. Crossing 15 times zones, it is the third-longest continuous train service in the world. Planning for travel on...

Escape to the historical past and visit Greek Revival-style plantation homes, built before the Civil War, by wealthy sugar cane planters. The rich culture of South Louisiana has inspired many...

Newport, Rhode Island is a great place for a day trip or a weekend vacation. Where the streets are small and old colorful houses so close together, you'll almost feel like you're in Europe. There...

The Maryland Renaissance Festival, located in a fictional 16th-century English village named Revel Grove (actually Crownsville, MD), takes up more than 25 acres, making it the second-largest...

Perhaps you dress in striped shirts and wear a bandanna on your head. Maybe you love billowy shirts and high leather boots. Do you wear an eye patch or have a hook for a hand? Have you always...

Make your next vacation a trip back in time. Take a historical vacation. Learn about the history of your area or of a city you would love to visit. Not only will you be amazed at what you find...

Medieval Times is a very popular chain of dinner theaters that offers a stage show based around the sport of jousting. As the name suggests, the performers, costumed servers, and decor of the...

In 1939, Albert Einstein wrote a letter to President Roosevelt warning that German scientists had split the atom and explaining the dangerous implications behind the developing science of nuclear...

The state of California is the perfect place for a horror-film fanatic to visit famous horror-movie locations. Many classic horror films were shot in California, making it the perfect state to...

The following article is an introduction into the Great Lakes region of North America, describing briefly how to research the location of each body of water and the various qualities that bring...

Roller coaster enthusiasts know that what California lacks in older, historic roller coasters it more than makes up for in history-making modern roller coasters. Fortunately when planning a...