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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.

National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement

Las Vegas’ Mob Museum acquires John Dillinger-related artifacts

September 19, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, in Las Vegas has acquired significant artifacts related to Depression-era outlaw John Dillinger.

Feds settle with Cobb County Board of Elections to on voting accessibility

September 19, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia has settled with the Cobb County Board of Elections, resolving a multi-year compliance review identifying physical barriers at many polling sites.

National parks waive fees for National Public Lands Day

September 18, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Entry fees will be waived at national parks and federal public lands on Saturday, Sept. 28, in honor of the 31st National Public Lands Day.

Denison recognized for Beth Eden preservation project

September 18, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Columbus Business First recently recognized Denison University’s Beth Eden building as an exemplary historic preservation project.

Georgia breaks tourism records in 2023

September 17, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia broke tourism records for the second consecutive year, officials said.

Georgia Sen. Matt Brass to lead senate subcommittee on homeowners associations

September 17, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia Senate Rules Chairman Sen. Matt Brass, R-Newnan, has appointed a Senate Subcommittee on Homeowners Associations and will serve as its chair.

Survey says travel is a luxury

September 16, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Nearly two-thirds of Americans (65%) say travel is a luxury, a new survey revealed.

Rome considers a Trevi Fountain charge for visitors

September 16, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Officials in Rome are considering charging visitors 2 euros to visit the famed Trevi Fountain, according to various reports.

Board that oversees Ohio Statehouse looking to hire an executive director

September 16, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board is looking to hire an executive director.

Why you should consider a trip to Springfield, Illinois

September 16, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Springfield is a city steeped in American history, but the one man who looms large over the city is the country’s 16th president.