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Travel Thursdays: Only In Your State: Idaho
Once Abandoned And Left To Decay, This Former Masonic Temple In Idaho Has Been Restored To A Popular Restaurant by Courtnie Erickson There are many buildings that were once abandoned and left to decay, never getting a second chance. Located in Nampa is the former Masonic Temple, which once sat vacant until it was restoredContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: Only In Your State: Idaho”
Travel Thursdays: Sandpoint, ID.
Lost in the 50’s by Dava Jean Wharton Sandpoint, Idaho is a quaint little town in the Northern panhandle of Idaho. Each year the town will start out a Thursday night live band that will knock your bobby socks off! This is usually held at the fairgrounds, due to space and parking. There are limitedContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: Sandpoint, ID.”
Travel Thursdays: 23 Castles You Might Not Expect To Find Hiding In The U.S.
The Chanler at Cliff Walk
Newport, Rhode Island, New England, USA
Stay from $606 per room, per night (room only).
The Chanler is located in Newport, Rhode Island, and is the only hotel located on the famous Cliff Walk. Each of the elegant rooms is designed around a historical period or decorative theme. One of the most historic properties in New England, it is surrounded by acres of manicured gardens and overlooks the sparkling waters of the Atlantic.
Travel Thursdays: 23 Castles You Might Not Expect To Find Hiding In The U.S.
Fonthill Castle celebrated its centennial in 2012. Constructed by Henry Chapman Mercer, archaeologist, ceramist, anthropologist, scholar and antiquarian, as a home and museum for his collection of tiles and prints, most famously the Moravian tiles, it features 44 rooms, 32 stairwells, 18 fireplaces and 21 chimneys, all hewn from hand-mixed reinforced concrete in a blend of medieval, Byzantine and Gothic styles. Thousands of handcrafted ceramic tiles were inset throughout, including Mercer’s own Moravian-style tiles plus Persian, Chinese, Spanish, and Dutch productions he collected. Today the Bucks County estate serves as a museum with 900 American and European prints. An adjacent building, the Mercer Museum, houses a multitude of artifacts, including a Conestoga wagon and a whale boat.
Travel Thursdays: 23 Castles You Might Not Expect To Find Hiding In The U.S.
by Sarah McCosham This is part three in the United States castle series. Today we are looking at Quirky Castles. Quirky Castles In The US Castles made of recycled material? Real-life sand castles? Frozen castle kingdoms? If you’re into unique roadside attractions, definitely check out these quirky castles in the US: Located in California’s resplendent NapaContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: 23 Castles You Might Not Expect To Find Hiding In The U.S.”
Travel Thursdays: 23 Castles You Might Not Expect to Find Hiding in the U.S.
Highlands Castle
Bolton, New York, USA
Travel Thursdays: 23 Castles You Might Not Expect To Find Hiding In The U.S.
by Sarah McCosham The United States might not have the historical gravitas that’s ubiquitous across the pond — but we don’t need it. Because we have something better: good, old-fashioned American imagination and ingenuity. Europe: we’ll see your Medieval castles and stony fortresses, and raise you expansive American chateaus complete with turrets, moats, drawbridges, and, yes, evenContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: 23 Castles You Might Not Expect To Find Hiding In The U.S.”
Travel Thursday: The Story Behind This Ghost Town Cemetery In Colorado Will Chill You To The Bone.
by Annie Cemeteries are a quiet place for grief and solace, but sometimes these seemingly innocent things can take an eerie turn. While cemeteries serve one purpose, some come off as – well, off – like this abandoned Colorado cemetery with a creepy story that will chill you to the bone: Located near Central City,Continue reading “Travel Thursday: The Story Behind This Ghost Town Cemetery In Colorado Will Chill You To The Bone.”
Travel Thursdays: There Is An Entire Christmas Town In Washington And It’s Absolutely Delightful.
by Sherri Adams The holiday spirit is alive and well in Shelton, Washington. This tiny lumber town in Mason County proudly bears the title of “Christmastown, USA” for good reason. Every year the streets light up with holiday merriment for their annual Christmastown Celebration. The trees lining Railroad Avenue twinkle with brightly colored lights, andContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: There Is An Entire Christmas Town In Washington And It’s Absolutely Delightful.”
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