Articles by Sightseers’ Delight

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.

Marietta, Georgia, museum highlights rare photos of city from 1899

December 10, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

A special exhibit displays never-before-seen images of Marietta and local landmarks.

Downtown Smyrna, Georgia, redevelopment shines a light on a city in transition

December 2, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

At issue is a $6.5 million project to redevelop the town green, home to the local community center and library. City officials say it is the “biggest change to our downtown since the 1990s.”

Looking to jump into the Christmas spirit? Try one of these places

November 29, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

When it comes to Christmas cheer, the Peach State has you covered.

Feds to step up prosecution of people who commit crimes on airplanes

November 26, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

The feds say they will prioritize prosecuting people who commit crimes on airplanes.

Florida sees more visitors in third quarter

November 26, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Florida saw more visitors to the state between July and September and exceeded 2019’s visitation numbers during the same period.

A gun at the Atlanta airport sets off a stir, but is it a surprise?

November 21, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

But is it any surprise? Based on numbers from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) it shouldn’t be.

The number of full-time equivalent airline workers today is lower than in September 1990

November 18, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

The 24 U.S. scheduled passenger airlines employed fewer full-time equivalents (FTEs) in September 2021 than in September 1990.

Bob Dylan Center acquires newly discovered early Dylan recordings

November 16, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

The Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has acquired a trove of early Bob Dylan recordings and one-of-a-kind tapes, journals, books and historical elements.

Photos from the Smyrna, Georgia, Birthday Celebration

November 16, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

The Gin Blossoms & Sister Hazel headlined the Smyrna, Georgia, Birthday Celebration.

New Jersey Senate committee advances legislation to promote awareness, appreciation of Black history in the state

November 15, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Under S-3727, the Division of Travel and Tourism would establish a Black Heritage Trail and create the New Jersey Black Cultural Heritage Commission.