The answer is yes, absolutely! As any Washington DC tour will tell you, the capital is one of the most pedestrian-friendly cities in the United States. That’s especially true in more touristy areas like the National Mall, which features extra-wide sidewalks for strolling among the monuments freely and easily. The National Mall also features clusters […]
While some Valley Forge Park tours are still available, as of December 2021, some parts of the park are closed for renovations due to COVID-19 or to repair damage caused by Hurricane Ida. We recommend that you check the park’s website before planning your visit to have the most up-to-date information on which attractions will […]
While on a Valley Forge Park tour, you might wonder why Washington chose this place for his encampment. There are a few reasons, but the most important one is its proximity to Philadelphia, a highly valued strategic location during the war. During the American Revolution, Philadelphia was the biggest and most important city in the […]
As you’ll hear on the Valley Forge Park tour, George Washington and the Continental Army camped at Valley Forge from December 1777 to June 1778. For a few different reasons, this period proved to be vital to the success of the American Revolution. First, while the battle of Saratoga in September 1777 would prove to […]
If you’re planning on staying inside and visiting the museums, you can visit the capital year-round. However, if you’re thinking of taking a Washington monuments tour, your best bet is to either visit between September and November or March and May. That way, you get to avoid peak season and the weather issues that sometimes […]
If there’s one thing you shouldn’t miss in the Florida Keys, it’s the beaches. As any Florida Keys tour will tell you, the Keys beaches are legendary as tropical paradises, and any visitor to the islands should take at least a few hours to relax and sip a drink on the sandy shores. Here’s a […]
You can drive from one end of the Keys to the other in about two hours, but any good Florida Keys tour will take you a little longer than that. After all, why drive through the Keys if you’re not going to stop at all the interesting destinations along the way? If you’d like to […]
The grounds of Chichen Itza are sprawling, about five square miles all around. And with so much to see, it’s hard to soak up all of the history in under an hour. Most people spend about three hours exploring this ancient city, as there is a lot to see! Along with the iconic Temple of […]
A driving tour through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park only takes about two hours. But I recommend planning to spend a lot more time! The two-hour driving time estimated by the self-guided driving tour is based on the assumption that you won’t leave your car. But trust me, there are a lot of attractions […]
Yes–– over 300 of them! Yellowstone is well-known for its water features, from geysers to hot springs to rivers to falls. Your Yellowstone tour will lead you past a few of the most famous ones: But wait… there’s more! The park boasts 45 named waterfalls and almost 300 unnamed ones. And who knows how many […]