Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale about a mermaid who gives up everything to be united with a young, handsome prince on land, the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen, Denmark is as unassuming as it is influential. Slightly bigger than life-size, the statue has been a major tourist attraction ever since it was first […]
“The town that built Hoover Dam,” is a place that celebrates the history of the area while also highlighting the community and culture that has developed between the glitz of Las Vegas and the beauty of the Lake Mead Recreation Area. Boulder City, Nevada has come to exemplify the kind of charm and appeal that towns […]
The City of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, is surrounded by forest, mountains and has become known for water sports on Lake Coeur d’Alene. While there are numerous ways to experience the wonders of the natural surroundings of the area, a commitment to enhancing the growth of industry and commerce for the city have led to the […]
The Public Art Walk through beautiful downtown Lewiston, Idaho, celebrates the history of the region in a variety of ways. Whether that’s with functional benches or an interactive fountain or a mural that literally shows the past and present of the city, visitors can get a real sense of the identity of the area thanks […]
There are two landmarks that have defined the Elizabethton, Tennessee, downtown area for over 100 years. One is the Covered Bridge and the other is the Veterans Monument. Both of them have come to signify important aspects of the history and culture of the region, and serve as essential attractions for both residents and tourists. […]
Monuments are sometimes built to commemorate a person or event, and the monuments on Monument Avenue in Richmond, Virginia, were constructed to do both. Statues dedicated to Confederacy leaders such as Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis and Stonewall Jackson began to appear as early as 1890 and represented people and concepts that residents wanted to […]
The Bucking Horse and Rider is a trademark of Wyoming and is featured on everything from license plates to coins, which illustrates how much everyone in the region identifies with this image and symbol. It’s part of the reason Wyoming is popularly known as the “Cowboy State,” and it’s also the reason that eight-foot tall […]