Historical military posts can be a neat place to visit. Not only are the surroundings usually beautiful, but there are always stories. Fort Davis was a major player in the Southwest’s history. From the mid-1800s to nearly the end of the century, this was an active military base, and soldiers who were stationed here to …
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Experience the History of the Algarve
Many historically significant places are visited every year by tourists who’d like to see how life once was. Locals usually have explored sufficiently, or because they have grown up with the site in their back yard, it doesn’t seem to draw the same excitement; however, The Algarve is special – it has one of the …
Barkerville, British Columbia – Site of the Canadian Gold Rush
Barkerville, British Columbia is the region’s largest and most well-preserved historic site. Heritage buildings and shops line the planked streets, and shop owners sell Victorian-period wares. The town has a lot of pride surrounding its miraculous creation, and visitors can view some of the many exhibits around Barkerville that hearken to this time. There are …
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The Berkeley City Club in Berkeley, California
When you visit the Berkeley City Club, you’ll appreciate the members-only feel. While it is now a premiere event venue, the social club is still for members only – but, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a stay at this historic hotel, have an elegant evening in their upscale dining area, or even apply for …
Hotel DuPont of Wilmington, Delaware
Alfred DuPont not only spared no expense in the building of his family home, he also built one of America’s most extravagant hotels. Wilmington welcomed this testimony to the Gilded Age of America in January of 1913. In the hotel’s first week of business, more than 20,000 people visited from all over the world, some …
Orava Castle of Slovakia
Nestled just below some of the most impressive cliffs is Slovakia’s most attractive location, Orava Castle. On the banks of the Orava River, this castle that shares the same name became the estate of Orava Castle in 1370. The families who have called this castle home have ruled over nearly the entire region since. The …