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Rare: Frequent travelers know weirdness is everywhere — and they love it

February 15, 2017 Todd DeFeo

Weird, unexpected and surprising attractions make for the most delightful destinations on any vacation. So, when weirdness rears its head, embrace it.

Visit Middle America, you say? Why would you not?

January 30, 2017 Todd DeFeo

Following an election that left journalists counfounded, some travel writers are now exploring this vast area west of New York City and east of San Francisco.

Museum of the American Railroad progresses at new location

January 10, 2017 Todd DeFeo

While the Museum of the American Railroad remains a work in progress, the seeds have been sown to make it of the nation’s more impressive rail museums once completed.

Rethinking Richard Nixon at his newly refurbished presidential library

December 29, 2016 Todd DeFeo

People who think the Richard Nixon legacy begins and ends with Watergate are primed to miss so much of the 37th president’s legacy.

Chattanooga hotel pays homage to city’s railroad history

November 1, 2016 Todd DeFeo

Chattanooga’s immortality as a railroad town was marked for eternity with the release of Glenn Miller’s “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” a song he recorded in 1941 for the film “Sun Valley Serenade.” The song topped the Hit Parade chart, selling more than a million copies.

Heading west: Taking in St. Louis’ history, charm

September 26, 2016 Todd DeFeo

St. Louis has traditionally been a town through which people pass. Hence, it’s nickname: “Gateway to the West.” But, despite whatever preconceived notions a traveler might have about St. Louis, it’s a great town to visit.

Doc Holliday’s hometown celebrates favorite son

September 25, 2016 Todd DeFeo

John Henry “Doc” Holliday is one of history’s great legends.

Where is Doc Holliday buried?

September 24, 2016 Todd DeFeo

History is great, but sometimes legends make for better stories. Like John Henry “Doc” Holliday, the legendary gambler.

Rare: The votes are in and it’s official — these are the most fun U.S. cities to visit

September 21, 2016 Todd DeFeo

No one wants to travel to some boring destination. Luckily, the folks at WalletHub examined the country’s 150 largest cities and determined Las Vegas is the “Most Fun” city.

Rare: The votes are in and it’s official — these are the most fun U.S. cities to visit

September 20, 2016 Todd DeFeo

No one wants to travel to some boring destination. Luckily, the folks at WalletHub examined the country’s 150 largest cities and determined Las Vegas is the “Most Fun” city.