Seeing America Archives - Page 31 of 43

Smyrna cemetery holds city’s past

December 23, 2010 Todd DeFeo

On a small tract of land tucked away behind modern development lies a window into The Jonquil City’s rich history.

A starter’s guide to Atlanta

December 19, 2010 The Travel Trolley

A visit to Atlanta might seem a little daunting – after all, there is so much to see. But, it doesn’t have to be.

A starter’s guide to Clarksville, Tenn.

December 12, 2010 Todd DeFeo

“The Gateway to the New South” is overlooked when it comes to a Tennessee visit.

A one-stop guide to Athens, Ga.

December 9, 2010 Todd DeFeo

Athens is home to a lot more than the University of Georgia. The Classic City is a wealth of attractions, culture and history. What’s more, Athens is the perfect one-tank trip from Atlanta. Yet, it offers enough that it could also be a nice weekend getaway.

Remember Pearl Harbor at Marietta National Cemetery

December 7, 2010 Todd DeFeo

It was a typical Sunday morning in Hawaii. But just before 8 a.m. 69 years ago, the serene morning quickly turned hellish.

A one-stop guide to Cartersville

November 28, 2010 Todd DeFeo

The small city of Cartersville, Georgia, offers a surprising number of attractions, and given its proximity to Interstate 75, it’s an easy drive from Atlanta.

Rhinoceros at the Indianapolis Zoo

October 19, 2010 The Travel Trolley

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Channeling Christopher Columbus in Ohio

October 11, 2010 The Travel Trolley

COLUMBUS, Ohio — “In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” The story of Christopher Columbus — for the most part — is well known. With three ships — the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria — and about 90 men, he set sail from Europe in search of a “western route to the Orient.” He never made it. Instead, he “discovered” America” 518 years ago tomorrow. However, only two of the vessels made the return trip. The Santa Maria

Five worthy destinations for the fall

October 5, 2010 The Travel Trolley

With the fall travel season under way, there’s no time like the present to head out of Dodge (proverbially speaking) and check out any number of Southeastern destinations.

Travelocity names top fall hot spots

September 25, 2010 The Travel Trolley

Travelocity has named its top fall hot spots.