There is a lot to see at the Coba Ruins, so you will want to budget your time wisely. Most people will spend about three hours at the Coba Ruins. This will allow you plenty of time to see all of the fascinating sites and get an amazing glimpse at the rise and fall of […]
While the most famous street on any San Francisco driving tour is probably Lombard Street, we think the most beautiful avenue in the city is Lincoln Boulevard heading south along the Presidio. If you’re taking a trip to the Bay Area, we definitely recommend seeing both. You’ll probably recognize Lombard from any number of movies […]
Though Newport has had several waves of popularity for different reasons, it’s most well-known today as a trendy and less crowded alternative to seaside communities like Cape Cod or the Hamptons. However, a Newport, RI tour will show you some of the deeper reasons why the city has been a destination for centuries. Before its […]
Thrill-seekers and folks who like to get up close and personal with history rejoice! The Coba Ruins are open to the public and you can even climb up the pyramids, just like the Mayans did 2,000 years ago. Getting a chance to touch history is rare, and getting so close to such ancient history is […]
The Newport Cliff Walk is located at the edge of Newport right on the coast. There is plentiful parking for visitors looking to set out on the Newport Cliff Walk. Metered parking can be found on Memorial Boulevard on Easton’s Beach, and also at the 40 Steps at the very end of Narragansett Avenue. Expect […]
If you’re bringing your car to the city, we recommend starting off with a San Francisco driving tour so you can hit all the highlights of the area. Once you’ve done that, there are plenty of other great places to drive to. San Francisco has pretty good public transportation, but having a car opens the […]
While having a car can be helpful, especially if you want to take a self-guided Newport tour, but in general, you should be able to get around fine without one. Newport isn’t an especially large city, and the public transportation is fairly robust. There are lots of places you can get to just by walking, […]
The Lake Tahoe Scenic Drive is a ~70-mile loop that runs all the way around the lake. It takes about three hours if you don’t make any stops, but we recommend taking your time and checking out all the beautiful views along the way. Since the road is a loop, you can start anywhere and […]
Visiting the Coba Mayan Ruins today, it’s easy to see them as little more than a beautiful piece of history. But this city was once a mighty metropolis. Think New York City built to a scale of 50,000. A city that was built on the confluence of trade routes and farmland. A spiritual and religious […]
Driving all the way around the bay will take you about five or six hours, depending on how often you want to stop. If you’re looking for something that won’t take all day, we recommend a driving tour of San Francisco itself. However, if you’re down for a day trip, driving around the bay will […]