2009 - Page 10 of 25 - Sightseers' Delight

WDW’s Fantasyland to expand

September 12, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom could soon be expanded. An announcement was made at the D23 Expo in Anaheim, Calif., according to a number of bloggers.

S.I. memorial overlooks altered skyline

September 12, 2009 Todd DeFeo

Work on Staten Island’s Sept. 11 memorial began two years to the day after the worst terrorist attack in the nation’s history.

What’s with the anchor in the road?

September 9, 2009 Todd DeFeo

Driving along Broad Street into downtown Athens, a large gray anchor might be among the last thing people expect to see.

Terminal Station harkens back to city’s railroad past

September 8, 2009 Todd DeFeo

During the Civil War, the railroad was vital to Chattanooga, bringing supplies to the troops stationed in the city and also transporting reinforcements to nearby destinations.

‘Pardon me boy,’ is that an historic train depot?

September 7, 2009 Todd DeFeo

The events of 1970 could have spelled doom for Chattanooga’s Terminal Station.

Ga. parks offer free day

September 6, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites is offering free admission on Sept. 26 as part of National Public Lands Day.

Fire, tornado not enough to destroy courthouse

September 6, 2009 Todd DeFeo

For years, the Montgomery County Courthouse stood as a bleak reminder of Jan. 22, 1999.

‘72 ‘Happy Games’ marred by terrorist attack

September 5, 2009 Todd DeFeo

The 1972 Summer Olympics aimed to present a drastically different view of the country than the last summer games held in the Nazi-led country in 1936 and overseen by Adolf Hitler.

‘This is a trauma that will stay with us forever’

September 4, 2009 Todd DeFeo

31 Connolly Strasse is not a tourist attraction. There are no T-shirts or magnets or other useless tchotchkes for tourists to buy.

Columbus, Ohio: Zoo, science museum ranked No. 1

September 4, 2009 Special to The Travel Trolley

Recently, USA Travel Guide named Columbus Zoo and Aquarium the No. 1 Zoo in America. In addition, Parents magazine named Columbus’ science museum, COSI, the No. 1 Science Center in the country.