If you’re planning a trip to Charleston, South Carolina, you might be wondering how much walking you’ll have to do to see the city. After all, Charleston is known for its historic charm, beautiful architecture, and scenic views. You don’t want to miss any of the sights, but you also don’t want to get too […]
Access to one of the most beautiful walks in New England is completely free. On the Cliff Walk, Rhode Island’s most beautiful sights are on display. You can soak up stunning views of the mighty Atlantic ocean and the rugged coastline cliffs. Contrast the raw New England beauty with the whimsy and opulence of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
The Newport Cliff walk and the 40 Steps are part of a moderate 3.5 mile hike along the stunning coast of eastern Rhode Island. The Newport Cliff Walk is paved and level in some areas but there are a couple of spots along your journey that are steeper, unpaved and less even as the path […]
There are 21 historically significant sites in the Wall Street Historic District. But a walking tour of the Wall Street district will take you around more than just Wall Street itself. Buildings on Wall Street On Wall Street proper, you’ll walk down a wide cobblestone road lined with majestic Gilded Age and Greek Revival buildings, […]
The oldest building on Wall Street, the Federal Hall Memorial Building, was completed in 1842. Though the history of Wall Street dates back to the early 1600s, most of the district’s buildings were destroyed by the Great Fire of New York, which wiped out most of Lower Manhattan on December 16, 1835. Exploring Wall Street […]
Winter or summer? Here’s how to enjoy your Tulum tour by avoiding the crowds and the hurricanes. The truth is, Tulum is amazing no matter when you go. All that preserved history is available for you to discover any day of the year! Temperature-wise, it’s hard to go wrong. Tulum is located on the Yucatan […]