There are plenty of things to do in Newport, RI, but our personal favorite is taking a tour of the famous Newport mansions. Originally built by some of the wealthiest and most powerful people in the country, these Gilded Age relics are usually open to the public and offer a little peek into the lifestyles […]
Big Sur is a destination that’s good to visit year-round. But September and October are the months that bring out the best of the area. These months are part of Big Sur’s dry season, meaning that you’re unlikely to have to deal with rain and clouds blocking your views along your tour. What makes September […]
While you’re free to take your time on our self-guided Lake Tahoe tour, you can make it all the way around the lake in about three hours if you don’t stop. That being said, if you rush through the drive, you’d really be doing yourself a disservice. Tahoe has some of the most beautiful vistas […]
Should you take an O’ahu tour, or drive around Maui instead? Here’s what makes each of them unique… and why you should consider going to both! What’s on O’ahu? If you’re a big city person, you might prefer to tour O’ahu. It’s home to Honolulu, Hawaii’s state capital and massive trading port. Check out magnificent […]
The Gettysburg National Military park is an expansive park built on the site of the vicious three-day Battle of Gettysburg. This piece of Civil War history is packed full of history and intrigue and has a little something for everyone. There are pedestrian trails weaving through the woods and fields, a museum, an informational film, […]
The best time of year to take a Lake Tahoe tour will depend on what you’re planning on doing there, but we recommend March for anyone interested in hitting the slopes at one of the area’s ski resorts. Ski season begins in November and peaks in January, so visiting in February or March is a […]
A self-guided driving tour is the number-one way to explore all the best landmarks on O’ahu at your own pace. This O’ahu tour gives turn-by-turn directions that follow a comprehensive route along the south shore, and tells you all about Hawaii’s amazing history along the way. It’s like having a personal tour guide in your […]
On a Cape Cod tour, you should look for whales between April and October, when the ocean’s water is at its warmest. What kinds of whales will you see? Humpbacks, finbacks, orcas, and even the extremely endangered North Atlantic right whales are known to make an appearance. Today, the natural deep harbor at Cape Cod’s […]
Pets are more than welcome at Gettysburg National Military Park, and it can be a wonderful place to explore with your four-legged friend. However, there are a couple of restrictions on animals given the park’s history and traffic. Pets aren’t allowed in the park museum nor the visitors center. Furthermore, you cannot bring your dog […]
If you find yourself with three hours to kill in the Bay Area, we recommend taking a driving tour of San Francisco. Three hours is the perfect amount of time to get an overview of the whole city. We especially recommend this option to anyone visiting San Francisco for the first time, since it’s hard […]