Nestled in the Pacific Northwest, a modest town has transformed its identity into a captivating Bavarian-themed tourist hot spot. As visitors set foot into this mountain-enclosed village, they’re instantly greeted by the multifaceted architecture, wooden verandas, and the dual-toned timber framework that typifies the buildings and stores, a style distinctly reminiscent of the illustrious European…
Museums are a common choice for families when they are traveling. That is no surprise considering all the entertainment you can get there. For example, history museums are a great way to introduce your kids to different eras, from medieval stories and ancient history to dinosaurs. A ticket to a history museum can also be…
Goldwell, nestled near the eastern fringes of Death Valley, seems perfectly fitted for words such as “ghost” and “death” in its portrayal. Known for its curious sculptures sprinkled across the Amargosa Desert, the open-air museum has gained immense popularity on social media. The peculiar yet captivating museum is famed for its ghostly figures, draped and…
The A-bomb Dome (Genbaku Dome), a silent sentinel on the Motoyasu Riverbank, is what remains of the once-thriving Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall. On August 6, 1945, at 8:15 A.M., the atomic bomb detonated nearly directly above the building, just 160 meters to the north-east. This unique circumstance led to one side of the structure…
Nestled high above the stunning turquoise waters of the Caribbean, the quaint village of Nine Mile in Jamaica is home to the birthplace and final resting place of reggae icon Bob Marley. The village’s seemingly impenetrable, narrow winding road protects it from the majority of tourists seeking a more typical Caribbean experience. Upon arrival at…
The Sloss Furnaces, a National Historic Landmark in Birmingham, Alabama, operated as a pig-iron-producing blast furnace site from 1882 until 1971. After its closure, it became one of the first industrial sites in the United States to be preserved for public use. In 1981, a decade after the facility was shut down, the United States…
Cryptology may seem like an obscure line of work, but there is no question that sending, receiving, and decoding secret messages has played a major role in more than one stunning military victory. The National Cryptologic Museum—which is located next to the National Security Agency’s headquarters in Fort Meade, Maryland—offers visitors a chance to learn…
Most people associate the city of Los Angeles with rows of palm trees, endless sunshine, and plenty of posh places to eat, drink, and be seen. Lots of folks are unaware that Los Angeles is also home to an ancient crude oil reserve that trapped countless plants and animals in its sticky pools. The La…
