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.

Stone Mountain Skyway

April 1, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

Stone Mountain’s famed Summit Skyride is one of the gems of the historic park.

Atlanta airport implements new operating hours

March 7, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

Officials said the change stems from increasing volume of passengers, visitors and ongoing ATLNext construction projects.

Marietta Fire Museum to reopen after remodel

January 22, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

The Marietta Fire Museum, which closed “for a highly anticipated remodeling project” in October, is set to re-open this weekend.

New York State to reopen Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

January 21, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

New York State will reopen the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tomorrow, officials said. Both were closed when the federal government temporarily closed at midnight Friday night/Saturday morning.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Could state authority take over Atlanta airport?

January 20, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

A state lawmaker from the southernmost fringes of Atlanta’s exurbs wants a state authority to oversee Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, a new report suggests.

Delta rolls out new rule for service animals

January 19, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

Fido may not be able to fly on Delta Air Lines soon.

TSA: Nine TV crew members arrested trying to carry suspicious item through security

January 19, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) arrested nine members of a TV crew after they tried to carry a suspicious item in their carry-on through security at Newark Liberty International Airport.

Arizona to keep Grand Canyon open even if federal government shuts down

January 19, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

The state of Arizona is prepared to provide resources to keep the Grand Canyon open even if the federal government shuts down, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey today announced.

National Parks could remain open even if government shuts

January 18, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

National parks will remain open even if the government shuts down starting tomorrow, published reports indicate.

Southeastern Railway Museum hosting Type-In on Jan. 20

January 16, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

The Southeastern Railway Museum will host typewriter enthusiasts from across the region during the Southeastern Typewriter Type-In.