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Four ideas for places to visit on your next trip to Texas

April 20, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

If time permits on your next trip to the Lone Star state, here are four places you should add to your itinerary.

Unexpected reasons to visit Atlanta

March 16, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

For many, Atlanta is merely a connection point on a flight, rather than a destination. But, that is a shame. There is much to see in the city.

So much to see along Georgia’s highways

March 9, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia is home to world-class attractions, but some of the more unique attractions in the Peach State can be found along the state’s highways.

South Georgia city of Folkston lures railfans from far and wide

February 24, 2020 Todd DeFeo

Once upon a time, this small town of 3,300 people was best known as “The Gateway to the Okefenokee.” Today, to a different kind of visitor, it’s known as a train lover’s paradise.

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.