Fort Ticonderoga, perched on the shores of Lake Champlain in upstate New York, isn’t just a historical site; it’s a living, breathing portal to the past. Our recent visit was a captivating immersion into the pivotal events of the French and Indian War and the American Revolution, a chance to walk the ramparts and hear […]
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We love breaking up serious sightseeing with a healthy dose of the delightfully absurd, and Burlington, Vermont, does not disappoint. On a recent trip, we tracked down two of the city’s best Burlington Roadside Attractions—plus a necessary maple creemee run—proving that sometimes, the best sights are the ones that make you scratch your head and
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On a weeklong trip to Burlington & Winooski Vermont, we went to two standout restaurants in/near Burlington, VT that really stood out to me. Our House Bistro A small restaurant in Winooski made an impression. Nestled in the revitalized Winooski’s circle, this small restaurant fills up quickly. We were fortunate to be able to walk
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We finally made it to one of Manhattan’s most legendary dining rooms: the Russian Tea Room on 57th Street. Our yearly tradition of hitting a well-known NYC institution brought us here for a late dinner (sadly, no time for the famous High Tea!). The Vibe: Stepping inside is a truly transportive experience. The interior is everything you hear: ornate,
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The air hung heavy with moisture, a persistent rain draping the rolling hills of Gettysburg in a veil of quiet contemplation. While perhaps not the ideal conditions for strolling sun-drenched fields, the somber atmosphere seemed to amplify the weight of history that permeates this hallowed ground. For Justin, a true history enthusiast, our self-driving tour
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I haven’t been to the World Trade Center area since September 11, 2002. The first decade I thought it would be too hard to go there, and the years since, I never made it a priority wondering how it would feel. I was in building 6 or 8 of the World Trade Center that day
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We started the Freedom Trail at the Boston Commons, the oldest public park in the country. From the visitor center, you can easily find the red line trail, sometimes the trail is red paint, other times it is brick. Helpful Hints: We underestimated how long it would take us to do this trail, thinking it
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