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[ November 5, 2025 ] FAA announces flight reductions due to government shutdown News
[ November 5, 2025 ] Calls grow to end record-setting government shutdown as travel chaos looms News
[ November 5, 2025 ] Officials say at least seven killed in Louisville plane crash News
[ November 4, 2025 ] Beshear says at least three killed in Louisville plane crash News
[ November 4, 2025 ] UPS MD-11 crashes after taking off from Louisville News

Why you should consider a trip to Springfield, Illinois

September 16, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Springfield is a city steeped in American history, but the one man who looms large over the city is the country’s 16th president.

Don’t overlook Lexington, Kentucky, for your next trip

August 28, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Perhaps best known as the home to the University of Kentucky, Lexington offers a mix of urban flair and beautiful countryside — all within a short drive.

Doing time: Why old jails make for great museums

August 19, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

When it comes to unexpected tourist attractions, jail museums offer a unique blend of history and a glimpse into society’s darker side.

Looking back at Atlanta’s ‘Memorial to The Six Million’ on International Holocaust Remembrance Day

May 6, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The “Memorial to The Six Million” at Atlanta’s Greenwood Cemetery was completed in 1965.

Take notice: Don’t burn past these iconic Burn Notice filming locations in Miami

April 15, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Burn Notice is one of the most iconic television shows of the last two decades. For show fans, no visit to Miami would be complete without taking in some of the more iconic locations that served as Burn Notice’s backdrop.

Why you should consider a trip to Amelia Island, Florida

April 9, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Perched in northeastern Florida on the Florida-Georgia line, Amelia Island is the perfect destination for sun and sport, relaxation or just stepping away from the daily grind.

A look at Lexington’s Mary Todd Lincoln House

October 18, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Mary Todd was not born in this house; she moved here with her family in 1832 when she was 14. She attended boarding school during the week and returned home on weekends.

A look at Clarksville, Tennessee, through historic postcards

September 13, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Clarksville, Tennessee, was once a major tobacco port situated near the confluence of the Cumberland and Red rivers.

Retracing the final steps of ‘Wild Bill’ Hickok in Deadwood, South Dakota

June 25, 2023 Todd DeFeo

The shooting death of James Butler “Wild Bill” Hickok was a seminal moment in the early history of Deadwood.

Why you should consider a trip to Phoenix, Arizona

June 12, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

The breathtaking landscapes and magnificent sunsets that the scenic Sonoran Desert surrounding Phoenix provide are as iconic as the city’s attractions.