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Taking in history on the Erie Canal

February 10, 2020 Todd DeFeo

The 363-mile-long Erie Canal stretches from the Hudson River near Albany to the Niagara River near Buffalo. The best way to experience the canal is from a boat on the water.

A guide to Las Vegas for those who don’t gamble

February 3, 2020 Todd DeFeo

I have no problem with Las Vegas. But as someone who doesn’t gamble all that much, spending time in a casino isn’t really my scene.

Why you need to take the ferry when you visit New York City

January 20, 2020 Todd DeFeo

Ferry service in New York City is, at times, maligned. While not its intended function, ferries in the Big Apple are a great way to take in the cityscape. Plus, it’s much more cost-effective than many scenic cruises.

Finding quirky delights where you least expect to find them

January 13, 2020 Todd DeFeo

To me, the real delight of any trip is finding that off-beat place, perhaps somewhere that doesn’t quite make the guidebooks.

Heading north from Atlanta to enjoy some peace and quiet

July 8, 2019 Todd DeFeo

From Atlanta’s crowded thoroughfares, it might seem hard to believe there is a place just a short drive away that is steeped in history, offers endless scenic views and is home to a wine scene that is starting to turn heads. But the North Georgia Mountains offer the perfect break from the hustle and bustle of Atlanta.

Titan Missile Museum offers an up-close look at the Cold War

June 3, 2019 Todd DeFeo

Amid the Cold War, the country established a series of 54 Titan II intercontinental ballistic missile silos. One of the missiles, formerly site No. 571-7, is preserved as the Titan Missile Museum.

Marietta, Georgia: ‘Many people visit … due to its rich history’

May 22, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

One of the best ways to explore the greater Atlanta area is to leave the city and head to a suburb, and Marietta is as good of a place as any to start.

Learn about Georgia’s history at these five destinations

May 21, 2019 Todd DeFeo

Georgia has a deep history, and much of it is outside of Atlanta. The state, the southernmost of the original Thirteen Colonies, began as a British colony in 1733.

Don’t overlook minor league baseball on your next visit to New York City

April 4, 2019 Todd DeFeo

There is so much to see and do in New York City, and indeed, baseball is one of the great attractions in the “City That Never Sleeps.”

Enjoying a favorite bookstore one last time before it closes

February 23, 2019 Todd DeFeo

Sometimes a favorite haunt in a city isn’t the local tourist trap, but a bookstore you’ve frequented for more than two decades.