There are numerous lighthouses up and down the eastern coast of the United States, but few have the notoriety of the Portland Head Light, located in Portland, Maine. It is the oldest lighthouse in the state of Maine and attracts attention from both residents and tourists looking to do everything from have a picnic to […]
While there are numerous archeological sites to experience across Greece, the Acropolis of Athens literally and figuratively stands above all of the rest of them. It contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the most famous being the Parthenon. Rising nearly 500 feet above sea level in the city […]
To say that Athens, Greece has multiple monuments and landmarks that are worth seeing is an understatement. While sites like Syntagma Square and Plato’s Academy Park have been able to showcase the potential impact monuments can have on an entire community, the multiple landmarks that can be seen with Ancient Athens combined ticket provide incredible […]
In 388 B.C., the philosopher Plato founded the Academy outside the city walls of ancient Athens. The school hosted informal gatherings with some of the most notable thinkers of the era, including Theaetetus of Sunium, Archytas of Tarentum and Aristotle. It is considered to be the first University in the entire world and came to […]
The West Side Market is the oldest continuously operating municipally owned market in Cleveland, Ohio, but that history is just part of the reason it has become a key feature on many tours of the city. Located in the Ohio City neighborhood, the Market has turned into an attraction for both residents and tourists that […]
Monuments that honor the people who served in the American Civil War can be as culturally significant as they are monumentous, but regardless of their form or intended function, their presence allows contemporary communities to connect with a vital element of the past in order to influence their future. It’s why markers like the one […]
Sculpture parks across the world and even in Iowa have been able to create excitement and activity for entire communities, but few have done so with as much success as the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park. This collection of modern sculptures has helped to create a pedestrian-friendly entrance to downtown Des Moines, Iowa. In […]