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About Sightseers’ Delight

Sightseers’ Delight started publishing in June 2016. The site, published by The DeFeo Groupe, collects and curates content about places where historical events large and small happened. The site builds off the legacy of The Travel Trolley, which launched in June 2009. The site aimed to be a virtual version of the trolley tours offered in so many cities.

Dr Pepper Museum reports highest attendance ever in 2025

January 24, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

The Dr Pepper Museum in Waco, Texas, said more than 270,000 visitors from around the world visited it in 2025, marking the most-visited year in the museum’s 35-year history.

Georgia governor declares emergency in advance of winter weather

January 22, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a statewide State of Emergency today ahead of Winter Storm Fern’s impact on the state this weekend.

New study: Ohio below national distracted driving average

January 22, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

A new study found that Ohio drivers are less distracted behind the wheel than the nationwide average.

South Carolina AG announces state’s price gouging law in effect

January 22, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that the state’s law against price gouging is now in effect since Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency ahead of a winter storm expected to hit South Carolina.

Space Mountain remains a classic, even at 50

January 20, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

If there’s one Walt Disney World attraction that redefined what a coaster could be, it’s Space Mountain.

Permit denied for protest to cross Auckland Harbour Bridge

January 16, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

A permit for a planned Jan. 31 protest crossing the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge has been declined, and police said they would not facilitate access to the bridge.

Former National Park Service employee pleads guilty to overtime wage theft

January 8, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

A former maintenance department employee at the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park has pleaded guilty to theft of government funds for submitting false overtime entries on his timesheets.

New Jersey Senate passes bill to address air traffic controller shortage

December 23, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Senate passed a Republican lawmaker’s bill that would help address the nation’s shortage of qualified air traffic controllers by creating a student loan-redemption program.

Walt Disney World announces new color palette for Cinderella Castle

December 5, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Walt Disney World is planning to unveil a new color palette for the Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle.

New Jersey lawmaker proposes new slogan for Garden State tourism

December 2, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

New Jersey Sen. Michael Testa has introduced legislation to officially designate “New Jersey and You – Perfect Together Again” as the Division of Travel and Tourism slogan.