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Tag Archives: National Register of Historic Places
I Dream of Galveston: Opera House, Flight Museum & more
Following are more of our favorite Galveston attractions… The Grand 1894 Opera House One of the few remaining theaters of its era in Texas, The Grand, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. As further recognition of its … Continue reading
I Dream of Galveston: Must-see Attractions
Following are some of our favorite Galveston attractions… 1859 Ashton Villa The first of Galveston’s great Broadway “palaces”, 1859 Ashton Villa set the standard for the magnificent homes that followed. It was the first brick house to be built in … Continue reading
2011 Top 10 Great Neighborhoods in America
The Great Neighborhoods designation is part of the American Planning Association (APA) Great Places in America program, which began in 2007 and recognizes unique and exemplary streets, neighborhoods, and public spaces each year. Highland Park, Birmingham, Alabama Built around swales … Continue reading
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Tagged Alabama, California, Georgia, German Village, historic sites, history, Illinois, Iowa, Mississippi, National Register of Historic Places, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island
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Prescott: Everybody’s Home Town
A little farther afield, but still an easy day trip from Verde Valley is Prescott—the former territorial capital of Arizona. Nestled in a stunning mountain bowl and surrounded by one of the largest ponderosa pine forests in the West, this beautiful … Continue reading
Posted in Road Trips
Tagged Arizona, boating, hiking, historic sites, history, National Register of Historic Places, outdoor recreation, RVing, Southwest, Verde Valley
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Away I Go to Shenandoah
Because of its geographic location, half the population of the U.S. is within a day’s drive of Shenandoah National Park. Last year 1.2 million visitors enjoyed its scenic vistas, streams, waterfalls, and other attractions, placing it among the top 10 … Continue reading
Driving the Skyline Drive
Skyline Drive, the 105-mile road that bisects the length of the park winding along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains, may be Shenandoah’s predominant feature, since it provides stunning views of the park’s mountains, valleys, and forests. This road … Continue reading
Queen of the Copper Camps: Bisbee, AZ
Though they share a region (southeastern Arizona) and a legacy (mining), Tombstone and Bisbee are on opposite ends of the tourist spectrum. Tombstone’s rough-and-tumble past appeals to the outlaw in all of us. The shoot-out at OK Corral put the … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona, Bisbee, historic sites, history, National Register of Historic Places, RVing, Snowbird, Sonoran Desert, Southwest
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The Town Too Tough To Die: Discover Historic Tombstone, AZ, Part 3
RV to Tombstone I highly recommend visiting Tombstone. RV parks are as plentiful as gravesites in Boot Hill and there are many saloons and other dining emporiums to choose from. If you aren’t pulling a toad car, there are RV … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona, camping, historic sites, history, National Register of Historic Places, RVing, Snowbird, Sonoran Desert, Southwest, Tombstone
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The Town Too Tough To Die: Discover Historic Tombstone, AZ, Part 2
Like most places, Arizona has a colorful history, and much of it relates to the rough and tough Wild West. The raucous town of Tombstone boasted more than 60 saloons. In addition, it was considered the most cosmopolitan hub between … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona, historic sites, history, National Register of Historic Places, RVing, Snowbird, Southwest, Tombstone
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The Town Too Tough To Die: Tombstone, AZ
Anyone who has ever watched a Western movie or television show has heard of Tombstone, Arizona. Tombstone has been called “The town too tough to die”—an apt characterization of this old West setting. Visit Tombstone and you’ll step back into … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona, historic sites, history, National Register of Historic Places, RVing, Snowbird, Sonoran Desert, Southwest, Tombstone
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