This historic Vermont town is near the site of a major battle in the American War of Independence, and today you can see evidence of that at the Bennington Battle Memorial. This 93-meter obelisk was completed in 1889 and commemorates the 1777 battle itself. It is, in fact, the tallest ma...
17 Top Tourist Attractions in Hong Kong The villages are surrounded by rice paddies and other crops. Fall harvest time is a good time to visit here. 8. Hongcun © Inge Hogenbijl / Dreamstime A village shaped like an ox may sound far-fetched until you get to Hongcun near Mount Huangsha...
“I think when the town is driven by the college, that really makes something special,” says Alex Boylan, executive producer and host of The College Tour, an internet-based television show that provides free virtual tours of college campuses. “When it’s a real college town, what happens ...
He said what appeared to be a shipping container or a caravan was stuck on the highway near the town, making it harder for emergency crews to reach Molong. Residents in Eugowra, population 800, have been ordered to move to higher ground after officials deemed an evacuation would be un...
Rowe is the other town to land seventh-smallest in Massachusetts, also home to 447 Bay Staters. Pictured is the Twin Cascade located in Rowe, MA. No. 6: Hawley Google Maps No. 6: Hawley Cranberry growers have Hawley, Massachusetts to grow the famous red fruit. Hawley is the sixth-small...
The Colorado River has just come out of the high Rocky Mountains and still has a long way to go when it meets the Roaring Fork in Glenwood Springs. There’s a pretty park, cheerful business district and Frontier Historical Museum near the confluence, along with a 1904 train depot visited ...
Of course, it's perfectly fine to visit Ketchum in search of outdoor adventures. Like Sun Valley, Ketchum is nestled near the base of Bald Mountain, which is known worldwide for its fine skiing. - NG *The original post stated that Hemingway's house is open to the public. It is not....
Gorge, where the Grand River flows through22-meter cliffs. You can hike the trails alongside the gorge, but the best adventures take place in the water, either by floating down the river on an inner tube or by paddling down in a kayak. Elora is also apopular place to camp near Toronto...
A destination for fall foliage lovers when the leaves change colors, Burlington is home to the University of Vermont. The campus is near Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains. Church Street Marketplace, a popular pedestrian mall with numerous dining options, is also nearby. Burling...
A colossal statue of Superman towers above the town square near aSuper Museumthat pays homage to Clark Kent and his almost indestructible alter ego, and a park graced with a statue of Lois Lane. Metropolis also boastsrealAmerican history:Fort Massac. A stout riverside bastion that played a r...