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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.

Travel News & Notes for Friday, Nov. 17, 2023

November 17, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Here is a look at some travel-related headlines for Friday, Nov. 17, 2023.

Ohio House committee begins hearings on bill to modernize alcohol franchise law

November 14, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

A proposed measure in Ohio would modernize Ohio’s Alcohol Franchise Law.

Proposal to extend Atlanta’s bar hours withdrawn

November 14, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Post 3 At-Large Atlanta City Council member Keisha Sean Waites withdrew the Atlanta Hospitality Act, a proposal to extend bar hours in the city, during Monday’s Public Safety and Legal Administration committee meeting.

Norton wins reelection in Smyrna

November 8, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Incumbent Mayor Derek Norton won re-election in Smyrna.

Looking good: Survey ranks cities with ‘amazing views’

November 1, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

With the holiday travel season around the corner, Window Gnome has ranked the Best Vacation Cities for Amazing Views in 2023.

GBI arrests five in Turner County gambling investigation

October 30, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

The GBI has arrested and charged five people for violating Georgia’s gambling laws and related offenses.

Clarksville repairing historic L&N Train Station

October 18, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

The historic station, which the Montgomery County Historical Society sues, hasn’t had any “significant work” since 1995, when it was restored.

Hatsukaichi is Japan’s first municipality to introduce a broader local tax exclusively on visitors

October 18, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Hatsukaichi became Japan’s first municipality to introduce a broader local tax exclusively imposed upon visitors to a sightseeing area

A look at Lexington’s Mary Todd Lincoln House

October 18, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Mary Todd was not born in this house; she moved here with her family in 1832 when she was 14. She attended boarding school during the week and returned home on weekends.

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum changes name to Intrepid Museum

October 5, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum has officially changed its name to the Intrepid Museum.