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Tour the Alamo & San Antonio Missions NHP

by Howard Blount | Sep 19, 2021

Immerse yourself in history on a tour of the Alamo & San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. Then elevate your visit with a stroll along the River Walk and a drive out to China Grove. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our...

A Visit to the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum

by Howard Blount | Nov 3, 2019

Tour the interactive museum, research the archives, and walk 35-acres of gardens on a visit to the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta, Georgia. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more...

3 World-Class Atlanta Museums of History

by Howard Blount | Oct 27, 2019

Explore natural history, art history, and the history of disease control all in one day at three world-class Atlanta museums of history. I was a guest of Discover Dekalb, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. This post may contain affiliate links. Please...

18+ Outstanding Athens Georgia Attractions

by Howard Blount | Oct 18, 2019

From art to architecture, music, history, dining, botanical gardens, and outdoor adventure, these outstanding Athens, Georgia, attractions offer something for everyone. I was a guest of Athens CVB, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. This post may...

Tour Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and See Vancouver in a Day

by Howard Blount | Sep 8, 2019

Tour Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, take the Skyride up Grouse Mountain, bike Stanley Park, and ferry Granville Island, to see the best of Vancouver in a day. We were guests of Rocky Mountaineer and Tourism Vancouver, but all thoughts and opinions are our own....

Find Fun and Laughter in Upstate New York

by Howard Blount | Mar 31, 2019

Find fun and laughter in upstate New York at the Lucy Desi Museum, the National Comedy Center, and The Strong National Museum of Play. I was a guest of Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau and Visit Rochester, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Find...

Uncover the Secrets of New Orleans Neighborhoods

by Howard Blount | Sep 23, 2018

Can you imagine a bar that offers a $10 shot and haircut? A former NOLA resident reveals hidden culture, history, cuisine, and other secrets of New Orleans neighborhoods. Guest Post by Leah D. Nelson Secrets of New Orleans Neighborhoods New Orleans, Louisiana, is of...

Celebrate a Grapevine Christmas in the Christmas Capital of Texas

by Howard Blount | Jul 29, 2018

Experience the magic of a Grapevine Christmas! Featuring more than 1400 family-friendly events, the Christmas Capital of Texas is like nothing you have ever seen. I was a guest of Grapevine CVB, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. A Grapevine Christmas...

Explore Civil Rights History in Memphis, Tennessee

by Howard Blount | May 20, 2018

Explore Civil Rights history in Memphis, Tennessee, with visits to the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel, Clayborn Temple, Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum, and Beale Street. I was a guest of Memphis Travel, but all thoughts and...

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