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Why You Should Travel Young and Often
Traveling, for some reason, has become somewhat of a yearly treat rather than a regular occurrence. This should not be the case, especially for the youths of the world whose minds, personalities, and futures are still in formation. Travel is a tool that everyone should utilize as much as possible, so read on and discover…
Universal Studios
Universal Studios Have you ever wanted to step right inside your favorite movies or TV shows? You can do just that when you visit Universal Studios in Orlando. Visit Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade Village in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, meet the minions of Despicable Me, and experience the 3D interactive ride as the…
Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World The happiest place on Earth is located in Florida and it’s calling your name. Walt Disney World is the most visited theme park in the world for good reason. One of the largest and most well-known franchises in the world, Disney is a universal trademark for magic and happiness. Come to the…
Boston Massacre Site
Boston Massacre Site On that fateful day in March 1770, six men were killed by the British Army in a rise of tensions between the colonists and the British Redcoats stationed in Boston to protect the crown’s position in America. A minor dispute involving a wigmaker’s apprentice and a British sentry fanned the flame into…
Travel in Time: American Catholicism Through History
If you’re like me, you enjoy visiting sites of significance. Historic landmarks that have held meaning since their creation, religious sites that hold importance not only for myself but for the millions of people who have visited their altars, passed through their doors, and knelt beneath the stained glass windows. These places of faith are…
Plimoth Plantation
Plimoth Plantation Massachusetts is home to one of the earliest and most famous colonial settlements at Plymouth. Plymouth, or Plimoth, was also the site of the first Thanksgiving and the landing of the infamous Mayflower ship that brought the settlers to the New World. Last recorded in an assessment in 1624, the original Mayflower disappeared…
State House
State House Built in 1798, on land once owned by John Hancock, the Massachusetts State House is the oldest building on Beacon Hill. With its marble-floored corridors and 23 karat gold-covered dome, this building is not only aesthetically elegant but is historically rich as well. Home to the Massachusetts House of Representatives and the governor’s…
Granary Burying Ground
Granary Burying Ground Named for the grain storage building that used to stand adjacent, Granary Burying Ground is the third oldest burying ground in Boston proper. American notables like Paul Revere, John Hancock, and Samuel Adams are buried here alongside hundreds of colonial Bostonians. Founded in 1660, it is estimated that approximately 5,000 souls rest…
Harvard Square
Harvard Square Like Faneuil Hall and Marketplace, Harvard Square is a historical landmark that has been renovated to fit the needs and desires of the modern public. Eight million people visit Harvard Square each year and participate in its incredibly diverse array of shopping, dining, and entertainment institutions. Established in 1630 as a small…
Oldest Restaurants in the U.S.
Who doesn’t love food? And when you’re served delicious plates in a restaurant as old as the country you’re in, well that just makes it magical. It also makes you think, if they’ve stayed open this long they must be doing something right. So hit the road, going from coast to coast, and sample these…
Woodland Park Zoo
Woodland Park Zoo Woodland Park Zoo was founded in 1899 with the mission of inspiring generations of visitors to learn and care about the animals and to promote conservation practices through engaging experiences and top-notch animal care. The largest zoo in Washington state, Woodland Park Zoo cares for more than 300 species and 1,100 animals….
Wild Waves Theme Park
When the sun is high and the day is long, come by Washington’s only water and amusement park. Seattle’s own Wild Waves Theme Park is 70 acres of wet and wild fun! Bring your group down to the park for a laid back day of thrill rides and water slides. Everyone loves a good amusement…
