September 2012 - Sightseers' Delight

Flagstaff statue pays homage to the men who built the railroads

September 26, 2012 Todd DeFeo

The city of Flagstaff owes much to the railroad.

What are America’s dirtiest cities?

September 22, 2012 The Travel Trolley

Looking to take a trip? Your next destination may be among the nation’s dirtiest.

Golden Gate Casino completes $15 million expansion

September 22, 2012 The Travel Trolley

One of Las Vegas’ original casinos has completed a $15 million expansion.

Ga. historical society places marker at first Waffle House

September 22, 2012 The Travel Trolley

With more than 1,650 Waffle House locations in 25 states, the Waffle House is an institution and a cultural icon. But, the greasy legacy began nearly sixty years ago in a humble building along E. College Avenue in Avondale Estates.

Early Television Museum showcases history of television

September 22, 2012 Todd DeFeo

The Early Television Museum in Hilliard, Ohio, boasts more than 150 television sets, including mechanical sets from the 1920s and American and British equipment from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. Many of the sets are in working order.

Report: Hotel prices up 5 percent from 2011

September 18, 2012 The Travel Trolley

North America saw the second fastest rise in average hotel prices in the first half of 2012, with a growth of 5 percent.

New exhibit looks at history of Staten Island

September 18, 2012 The Travel Trolley

A new exhibit — “From Farm to City: Staten Island 1661-2012” — puts the 350-year history of Staten Island into a new perspective.

Georgia parks open at no charge Sept. 29 for National Public Lands Day

September 17, 2012 Todd DeFeo

Georgia’s state parks will be open free of charge Sept. 29 in honor of National Public Lands Day.

Atlanta airport using sheep to control vegetation

September 14, 2012 Todd DeFeo

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will use 100 sheep as part of a test grazing program.