Seeing America – Page 36 – Sightseers' Delight

A one-stop guide to Marietta, Ga., the Gem City of the South

January 3, 2010 Todd DeFeo

MARIETTA, Ga. — The Gem City of the South is steeped in history. Located about 20 miles north of Atlanta, the city is one of Metro Atlanta’s largest suburbs. Like so many other North Georgia cities, Marietta unwillingly played host to William T. Sherman during 1864. But that only helped to shape the city into what it is today. Places to see The Kennesaw House: The one-time cotton warehouse and former hotel is one of the

Pearl Harbor visit a moving one

December 7, 2009 The Travel Trolley

It was a typical Sunday morning in Hawaii. But just before 8 a.m. 68 years ago, the serene morning quickly turned hellish.

‘America’s Most Amazing Mile’

October 31, 2009 The Travel Trolley

When the Incline Railway was built in 1895, the idea was to complete a cheap means for traveling to the top of Lookout Mountain.

Biltmore: A ‘little mountain escape’

October 29, 2009 Todd DeFeo

The house, known as America’s largest private residence, is somewhat larger than a “little mountain escape.” Built between 1888 and 1895, the 175,000-square-foot house has 250 rooms, including 43 bathrooms and 34 bedrooms and sits on a four-acre site.

Take the ‘Last Train to Clarksville’: Clarksville or not?

October 28, 2009 Todd DeFeo

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville’s name will forever be linked with railroads, thanks to The Monkees, who recorded “Last Train to Clarksville” in 1966. “Take the last train to Clarksville, and I’ll meet you at the station,” they sang. On the surface, it might seem as though the group was singing about the decline of the city’s railroad transportation. But the song is a Vietnam War protest song and the Clarksville mentioned in the song may

Air Force Museum shows evolution of aircraft

October 19, 2009 Todd DeFeo

The museum, located at Wright Patterson Air Force Base is the oldest – and largest – museum of military aircraft. The museum features more than 400 aircraft and 17 acres of indoor exhibit space.

Hearst Castle: La Cuesta Enchantada

October 15, 2009 Todd DeFeo

Hearst named his mansion La Cuesta Enchantada (or The Enchanted Hill), but it is commonly referred to as Hearst Castle.

Hearst Castle: ‘Something … a little more comfortable’

October 12, 2009 Todd DeFeo

William Randolph Hearst’s fondness for San Simeon developed during the many family camping trips he took to the area.

Meriwether Lewis’ life to be honored in Tenn.

October 5, 2009 Special to The Travel Trolley

On Oct. 7, Meriwether Lewis, the leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, will be honored for the first time with a national memorial service.

Greetings From Asheville N.C.

October 2, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Ready for The Black Crowes!