Seeing America Archives - Page 16 of 43

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.

Who was President Benjamin Harrison?

June 27, 2015 Todd DeFeo

To many today, the presidency of Benjamin Harrison, one of the last of the 19th century, seems like ancient history.

You won’t believe what goes on in this wild west town

June 20, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The famed western town of Tombstone, Arizona, falls somewhere between historic re-creation of a southern Arizona mining town and a Hollywood movie that’s come to life on dusty western streets.

Rare: Craft beer is taking over — here are 8 breweries you need to try now

May 19, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Craft breweries continue to delight beer drinkers across the country, and the big guys are taking notice. Nowhere is that more apparent than in the south.

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

National Park Service gearing up for centennial in 2016

April 15, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The National Park Service, the federal agency tasked with protecting many of the nation’s most treasured monuments and sites, is gearing up for their centennial celebration next year.

Rare: Everything you need to know about America the Beautiful is at these 10 must-see places

April 9, 2015 Todd DeFeo

For a truer sense of seeing history where it happened, it’s best to step out and see the many places where history was written.

Stepping away from Atlanta: Five small Georgia towns to explore

March 28, 2015 Todd DeFeo

As a city, Atlanta is both an economic powerhouse and a draw for both business and leisure tourists from around the globe. No disrespect to the ATL, but it’s just the one worthy destination in any Georgia excursion.