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.

U.S., Canada extend border closure to Oct. 21

September 18, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

Canada and the United States have agreed to extend the temporary restriction of all non-essential travel across the Canada-U.S. border.

A view of the sign for The Metuchen Inn, a popular eatery in Metuchen, N.J., in October 2017.

New Jersey senator wants an increase in indoor dining capacity

September 17, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

A New Jersey state senator wants Gov. Phil Murphy to increase the capacity limit on indoor dining to 66 percent, and he wants the change immediately.

Southeastern Railway Museum’s park train undergoes restoration

September 16, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

The Southeastern Railway Museum has removed its 1957 vintage park train from service as its primary operating locomotive’s engine undergoes a complete engine overhaul.

Ohio governor signs bill protecting businesses from COVID lawsuits

September 15, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed into law a bill granting civil immunity to businesses, individuals and others from COVID-inspired lawsuits.

A gas station in Metuchen, N.J., in October 2017.

New Jersey increasing gas tax by 9.3 cents per gallon

August 31, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Department of the Treasury said it would increase the gas tax by 9.3 cents per gallon, but not everyone in the Garden State is excited about the increase.

New Jersey Senate voted to reimburse restaurants for false openings

August 29, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Senate unanimously approved a bill to reimburse restaurants for false openings.

A sign at Glover Park in Marietta, Ga., on Aug. 16, 2020, urges visitors to wear masks and practice social distancing.

Tips on what to pack for the pandemic

August 17, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

While many people have chosen not to travel amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it is still possible to take a trip and break away from the mandated isolation. It may just require taking a slightly different approach to packing.

Trains, Trucks & Tractors returns to the Southeastern Railway Museum

July 28, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

The Southeastern Railway Museum will host its annual Trains, Trucks & Tractors gathering on July 31, Aug. 1 and Aug 2, 2020.

Centennial Olympic Park closing indefinitely due to COVID-19

July 7, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) is closing Centennial Olympic Park to the public indefinitely. GWCCA cited “the ongoing financial impacts of COVID-19” for the closure.

Abraham Lincoln at the Illinois State Capitol

Trump signs executive order to create new ‘National Garden of American Heroes’

July 4, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to establish the National Garden of American Heroes.