Portland, Maine is a charming city with a lot to offer visitors. It is also a very walkable city, with a network of streets and sidewalks that make it easy to get around without a car. Here are some of the things you can see and do on a walkable tour of Portland: Start your […]
While you’re free to walk around the top of the dam on your own, you can’t take a self-guided Hoover Dam tour inside the dam itself. Unfortunately, the only way to get inside is by purchasing a ticket to one of the guided tours offered by the staff. There are a few different options if […]
The Hoover Dam is one of the most important engineering projects in American history, but it’s not something we hear about too often. Here are a few Hoover Dam facts that you might not know: It’s Taller Than the Washington Monument At 726 ft. tall, the Hoover Dam was the tallest dam in the world […]
Portland, Maine is a charming city with a lot to offer visitors. If you only have a few hours to spare, take a self-guided driving and walking tour from Action Tour Guide. But I highly recommend here is a self-guided tour that will help you make the most of your time: Start your tour at […]
The most famous lighthouse in Portland Maine is undoubtedly the Portland Head Light, which is also the oldest lighthouse in Maine and one of the most photographed lighthouses in the country. It was commissioned by George Washington and first lit in 1791. It stands on a rocky cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and is surrounded by the beautiful […]
Portland Maine is a popular destination for travelers who want to experience the charm and beauty of New England. Whether you are looking for history, culture, nature, or cuisine, Portland Maine has something for everyone. Some of the reasons why Portland Maine is so popular are: Portland Maine is a popular destination for travelers who […]
You can absolutely still walk across the top of the Hoover Dam. In fact, you don’t even have to pay for it – the dam has no admission fees. However, if you want to see inside the dam, you’ll have to buy a ticket for a guided tour. A $10 ticket will get you access […]
Towering 726 ft. tall (that’s 171 ft. taller than the Washington Monument) and generating over 4 billion kWh of electricity per year, the Hoover Dam is one of the most impressive engineering projects in human history. The dam stands as a symbol of American ingenuity and pride to this day, so it’s no wonder that […]
The Hoover Dam might look like nothing more than an enormous concrete wall, but the inside holds 17 powerful generators that generate about 4 billion kWh of electricity every year, supplying power to about 1.3 million people. This kind of energy is called hydroelectricity, and it’s the most frequently-used type of clean energy in the […]
Portland Maine is a year-round destination that has something for everyone in every season. You can visit Portland Maine in any season and find something to enjoy. Summer is peak tourist season, but also offers mild temperatures and low rainfall. Fall is ideal for seeing the colorful foliage and celebrating the harvest. Winter is cold […]