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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.

A 2022 view of the recreated Fort Nashborough in Nashville, Tennessee.

Nashville wasn’t always Music City; it was once a fort along the river

June 6, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Long before it was known as Music City, Nashville was Fort Nashborough.

Georgia lawmaker derides Athens for its homeless policy, sanctuary city policy

June 6, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

A Georgia state representative derided Athens’ burgeoning homeless population and its sanctuary city policy, saying “these issues are not addressed, this city will continue its downfall.”

A flower in Queens Park in Invercargill, New Zealand.

Why a botanical garden should be on your next vacation itinerary

June 4, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Most travelers think of museums, restaurants, and scenic landmarks when planning a getaway. However, botanical gardens are often overlooked on any escapade.

Closed Newark Liberty International Airport to reopen 13 days early

May 30, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

A runway that had been closed for a planned rehabilitation at Newark Liberty International Airport will reopen on Monday, June 2, allowing regular runway operations to resume, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said today.

State committee wants to make Georgia the best for tourism

May 28, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

A new state Senate study committee is tasked with discovering opportunities to promote and develop tourism in all regions of the state.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Survey provides insight into summer travel thoughts

May 22, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

As summer travel is about to start with Memorial Day, a new survey is shedding light on Americans’ travel plans.

A Frontier Airlines plane lands at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Frontier Airlines expands destinations served from Atlanta

May 22, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Frontier Airlines is growing at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport with the launch of three new routes.

Record travel expected this Memorial Day

May 20, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, and officials nationwide are urging drivers to stay safe on the roads this year.

Pocketful of fun in Grapevine

May 17, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Pocketful of Change dazzled the crowd during Grapevine’s 41st Annual Main Street Festival.

New Jersey lawmaker says United should use Atlantic City amid Newark woes

May 14, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

United Airlines should move some of its flights to Atlantic City Airport until the ongoing issues at Newark Liberty Airport are resolved, Assemblyman Michael Torrissi says.