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Sunsphere goes from symbol of 1982 World’s Fair to symbol of city

October 10, 2015 Todd DeFeo

More than 11 million people visited the World’s Fair in Knoxville, Tenn., between May 1 and Oct. 31, 1982. And, one of the most enduring symbols of the Fair is the Sunsphere.

Rare: 10 oddball museums so bizarre you need to see to believe

July 28, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Museums are great places to find culture and learn about the past. Yet, they can be about so much more.

What is the Ancient Spanish Monastery in Miami?

July 27, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The St. Bernard de Clairvaux Church is so beautifully out-of-place, any traveler to Miami would be remiss if it didn’t grace the itinerary.

Gold Coast Railroad Museum delights railfans with unique collection

July 27, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The Gold Coast Railroad Museum delights railfans with its collection of locomotives, dozens of rail cars and railroad artifacts.

Courthouse rises from ruin to stand as symbol of city

July 23, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The Montgomery County Courthouse in downtown Clarksville, Tenn., has been destroyed by both a fire and a tornado. But, both times, the building has risen from ruin to stand as a symbol of the city.

What is the story behind the ruins on Jekyll Island?

July 22, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Driving along Riverview Drive on the north side of Jekyll Island, it’s easy to cruise past the tabby ruins on the side of the road. But, these ruins are among the most important in the state and have deep historical value.

Founded as a great inland port, Indianapolis prospers as city of monuments

July 17, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Visiting Indianapolis is easy and well worth the trip. For starters, here are five must-see landmarks in the Hoosier State capital city.

Market a reminder of Georgia’s history

July 15, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The small Georgia hamlet of Louisville played an important role in the state’s history.

Rare: It’s Independence Day, but there are 7 things you probably don’t know about the Liberty Bell

July 4, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The Liberty Bell is recognizable the world over, but many of the “facts” surrounding the bell’s history are more fiction than fact.

Rare: The 5 strangest Georgia oddities you have to see to believe

July 2, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Although the Peach State is home to some remarkable, world-class attractions, it is also home to some, shall we say, more whimsical sights to see.