Historic mansions were usually family homes, built for large families; but the Victoria Mansion was only built for a husband and wife – Ruggles and Olive Morse. Built over the span of two years, this summer home was finished in in 1860. Both ... Read More >
Fort Davis Military Post – Fort Davis, Texas
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 ... Read More >
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 ... Read More >
Bothwell Lodge – Sedalia, Missouri
If you have ever complained about the costs of cooling your home on those warm and muggy summer days, it might behoove you to take note of the architectural design of the Bothwell House in Sedalia that was built above a natural cave system that ... Read More >
Replica of the Cardiff Giant – Fort Dodge, Iowa
One of the 19th century's greatest pranks was the "discovery" of the Cardiff Giant, a supposed fossilized man that had been unearthed in northern New York state. It turned out that it actually was nothing more than a statue that had been carved into ... Read More >
Pocahontas Tribute – Pocahontas, Iowa
Albert Shaw, a senator from Iowa, was vacationing in Minnesota during the summer of 1950. While there, he learned of a taxidermist who was creating "monuments" at his home. Shaw was so entirely impressed that he decided that his hometown – ... Read More >
Eiffel Tower Park – Paris, Arkansas
Have you always wanted to see the Eiffel Tower, but maybe couldn't justify taking an extravagant vacation to Paris, France? Well, now you don't have to! That's the promise made by Eiffel Tower Park in Paris, Arkansas. Located in Logan County, ... Read More >
North American Geographical Center – Rugby (or Robinson?), North Dakota
In 1931, Rugby, North Dakota, became the self-proclaimed center of geographical North America. The spot is marked by a monument that stands fifteen-feet-tall, surrounded by flagpoles. But even locals never believed it. In fact, says one, Rugby ... Read More >
James Brown Statue – Augusta, Georgia
Known as The Hardest Working Man in Show Business, James Brown's start in life was somewhat rough. He was born in South Carolina to a 16-year-old mother and 22-year-old father, neither of whom were working. His family lived in below-average poverty, ... Read More >
Eartha – World’s Largest Rotating Globe – Yarmouth, Maine
Driving along I-295 in Yarmouth, Maine, it's near impossible not to see Eartha. Housed within a three-story gallery made of glass, Eartha resides at the headquarters for DeLorme (acquired by the GPS mapping company, Garmin, in 2016). It is the ... Read More >
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