Join us to explore Frederick County’s agricultural heritage (part 1)!
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Cool Erie Canal History at the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum
Whether you stop while hiking or biking the towpath, this museum helps you understand life on the Erie Canal.
Connections to Presidents and Civil War History at Belle Grove Plantation
Belle Grove Plantation began with 483 acres given to Isaac Hite Jr. by his father in 1783. By 1824, it had grown to 7,500 acres, producing grain, livestock, flax and hemp. Also on Belle Grove were a grist mill, a saw mill, a distillery, a store, a lime kiln and quarry, and a blacksmith shop. […]
Corning in the Morning
We were up early and checked out of our hotel well before the museums opened in Corning NY, so we decided to walk around this quaint little town and explore a little. Corning is a city in the New York Finger Lakes region that offers several worthwhile attractions — certainly enough to spend a whole […]
Enjoying a Rare Mileage Train Excursion at East Broad Top Railroad
This little-known gem of a railroad museum will appeal to the railroad enthusiast as well as kids of all ages!
Hiking through History at Palmer State Park
Hiking in Palmer State Park offers lots of history along with a delightful walk in the woods!
Take a Walk Along the Towpath in the Old Erie Canal State Historic Park
Take a walk through history along the Old Erie Canal!
Beautiful Gardens Just Waiting to be Discovered: NJ Botanical Gardens
Once a private estate, the NJ Botanical Gardens is open to all. Discover for yourself why this should be on your bucket list!
Clank Clank Clank Goes the Trolley at the Rockhill Trolley Museum
Trolleys still capture our imagination, even though they belong to a different age. Discover why the Rockhill Trolley Museum is a fun daytrip destination for the entire family!
St Albans Sanitorium Has Ghosts!
This creepy place is a ghost-hunter’s dream — and should be on every ghost hunter’s bucket list!
Esopus Meadows Preserve Loop Hike Offers a Pretty Walk in the Woods
Enjoy beautiful views of the Hudson River during this pretty hike.
The Bulldog at Baltimore’s Gate: Four Forgotten Forts Still Stand Sentinel
Explore four forgotten forts that once gave Baltimoreans peace of mind during wartime.
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site: Exploring the Secrets of Lindenwald
Visit this little-known former U.S. President’s home to discover his contributions to the United States.
Strolling Historic Easton MD
Don’t miss out on all this quaint, historic town can offer just because you’re in a rush to get somewhere else! Easton, MD is worthy of being its own daytrip destination!
