When gold was found in California, in 1849, scores of whaling ships sailed for San Francisco and were sunk in the harbor there rather than return; when petroleum was discovered in Pennsylvania in 1859 as a cheaper, easier fuel, scores of Nantucketers went there. The ships, which had to be...
Found in Eastern California, the rather terrifyingly namedDeath Valleyis famous for a number of reasons. First, it’s quite inhospitable. It got its name during the California Gold Rush, following the deaths of a number of prospectors who had to cross the valley to reach the gold fields. A...
San Jose is also part of Silicon Valley, but I wanted to separate it out as it has so much to offer. San Jose is the largest city in Northern California and makes for one of the best urban day trips from San Francisco. Here you will find some great museums, a large performing arts ...
Whether you're a local seeking a break from the bustling city or a visitor hoping to soak in the surroundings of Los Angeles, these uniqueSouthern Californiaday trips guarantee memorable and one-of-a-kind experiences that promise to rejuvenate your spirit. Santa Barbara is a short drive north ...
Discover the Best Orange County Day Trips & Hidden Gems April 1, 2024 by DayTrippen 384shares Explore our extensive list of day trip ideas in Orange County, California. Uncover exciting activities, from popular tourist attractions to hidden gems waiting to be discovered. All of the destinations...
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A popular day trip from Venice, Padua may be the oldest city in northern Italy, reportedly founded by the Trojans in the 12 century BC. Ancient history aside, the city’s top attraction is the Scrovegni Chapel that is home to an important series of frescoes painted by Giotto in his later...
Here isour selection of the best day trips from Tallinn– focusing on locations in Estonia, but not only. Since there’s only so much you can do in five days, we gathered up some of our blogger friends and asked them to help us out withtheir favourite Tallinn day trips– needless to ...
Day trips from Doha Abandoned fishing villages Want to learn about Qatar’s fascinating archaeological history? Take a day trip from Doha to check out the abandoned fishing villages Al Jumail, Al Khuwair and Al Areesh in northern Qatar. The heritage sites are fascinating to walk around, and gi...
There is much to see in Lisbon, as well as in the surrounding area. Here is a look at some of the best day trips from Lisbon: Table of Contents 11. Tomar Once the seat of the famed Knights of Templar, Tomar is a lovely place to visit that still has lots of impressive historical...