Being born in Washington, D.C. I have been going to the free Smithsonian museums all my life. The Smithsonian National Museum of American History is a personal favorite. It opened right before I was born, and in recent years my father worked at the museum. Overview The National Museum of American History opened in 1964…
The National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institute is on the National Mall in Washington D.C. Located directly in the shadow of the U.S. Capital it is one on the most popular museums in the world. I have been coming here since it opened in 1976. Overview The annual Global Attractions Attendance report…
Being born in Washington, D.C. I have been going to the free Smithsonian museums all my life. My favorite as a child was the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. I am happy to report that the Museum of Natural History remains a favorite for my children, even in their teenage years. Overview The Smithsonian…
Fort McHenry is one of many historic forts on the eastern seaboard. However, it stands out as being the inspiration for the writing of the Star-Spangled Banner after it survived an attack in the War of 1812. Located right by downtown Baltimore Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine is worth a visit. Overview Fort…
Maryland is a state I always associated with crabs. I never knew Maryland had its own style of barbecue. Pit beef is a fairly new form of smoked roast beef that originated in the Baltimore area. Fun Diego Family had its first experience with pit beef at the legendary Chap’s Pit Beef. WEBSITE: https://chapspitbeef.com/ Pit…
The Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge in Maryland is one of the best bird-watching spots in the U.S. Located less than 2 hours from the Baltimore/Washington metro area, it makes visitors feel miles from civilization. WEBSITE: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Blackwater/ Overview The Eastern Shores of Maryland remain relatively undeveloped, especially for the crowded east coast. This was an area…
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historic Park is a new national monument and park. It is located along the eastern shore of the Chesapeake Bay, in an area that looks much the same as it did at the time of the Civil War. Overview Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historic Park is located about 10…
The Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville is at its best during Christmas. There are all kinds of special events, but the decorations alone make this worth a visit. This is our look at our late 2018 December visit to A Country Christmas at the Gaylord Opryland resort Overview The annual Christmas event at Gaylord Opryland…
Nashville is one of the hottest tourist cities in the United States. The massive Gaylord Opryland Resort is not only a great place to stay, but it is also a tourist attraction in its own right. This is our guide to the top 10 attractions at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville….
Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah is a smaller park that is a little off-the-beaten path. It has some amazing scenery and great hiking opportunities. This is our guide to visiting the park and doing the short, but thrilling, Navajo Loop hike. Overview Cool geological formations are the main attraction of Bryce Canyon National Park. …