Seeing America Archives - Page 14 of 43

Take a train trip to the Old West on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad

March 10, 2016 Todd DeFeo

A trip on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad is the perfect way to step back in time and enjoy a bit of the Old West.

Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites celebrating 85 years in 2016

March 7, 2016 The Travel Trolley

Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites is celebrating its 85th anniversary in 2016.

Family-Friendly Summer Activities in Atlanta

February 18, 2016 neel.shah

Summer is the anticipated travel season for all — couples, singles and families. It’s no wonder that many head off to warm, sunny destinations such as Florida or South Carolina. While these are remarkable destinations, Atlanta is also a great city to explore during the summer.

Rare: 5 unexpected places to find presidential history this Presidents’ Day

February 14, 2016 Todd DeFeo

As everyone no doubt knows, Presidents’ Day was first established as a federal holiday in 1885 and was originally a celebration of George Washington’s birthday. In fact, the federal holiday is still officially “Washington’s Birthday,” according to the federal government.

Rare: 5 unexpected places to find presidential history this Presidents’ Day

February 10, 2016 Todd DeFeo

As everyone no doubt knows, Presidents’ Day was first established in 1885 and was originally a celebration of George Washington’s birthday. In fact, the federal holiday is still officially “Washington’s Birthday,” according to the federal government.

Here, the Fed won’t cost you a dime

January 19, 2016 Todd DeFeo

While it may not be the most exhilarating museum in town, the Atlanta Monetary Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta in Midtown provides an interesting look into the history of currency.

A view of the John Hancock Center, left, on Jan. 16, 2016.

Take in the Second City from atop the John Hancock Center

January 19, 2016 Todd DeFeo

The observatory near the top of the John Hancock Center, now known as 360 CHICAGO, is one of the most popular attractions in the Second City, giving visitors stunning vistas of the bustling city below.

Poston Building in Clarksville, known as billboard, has deep history

January 13, 2016 Todd DeFeo

John H. Poston and James Huling almost assuredly did not realize the history they would be making in 1808 when they acquired land from James Huling.

Explore New York City subway history at Transit Museum in Brooklyn

January 12, 2016 Todd DeFeo

The New York City Subway is one of the most enduring symbols of New York City, and there is no better way to explore that history than at the New York Transit Museum in Brooklyn.

Finding culture in the Magic City

January 11, 2016 Todd DeFeo

Miami is an interesting city. It’s so widely known for its glitz and glamor and its unique Cuban culture, but beneath the surface, there is so much to see and do in Magic City.