Seven downtown parks spread across successive city blocks are collectively known as the Chain of Parks in Tallahassee, Florida. Each of them has a strong and unique connection to the past and present of the city that has allowed them to become an essential element of the community. Their creativity has been officially recognized and […]
Named after King Ferdinand VII of Spain, Plaza Ferdinand VII has become a notable landmark for a variety of reasons in Pensacola, Florida. As the site of numerous important events in the history of the city and nation, Plaza Ferdinand VII would be a significant location in the city regardless of how it was laid […]
Located in Biloxi, Mississippi, the Bilox Lighthouse has come to define the city in multiple ways over the decades. Surviving multiple wars and natural disasters, the monument has become a signature icon of Biloxi as well as a symbol of the city’s resolve and resilience, highlighting what it can mean for a monument to both […]
Over 1,300 plaques, markers and memorials have made Vicksburg Military Park one of the largest collections of outdoor sculpture in the world. Dedicated to one of the major battles of the American Civil War, the Self-Guided Driving Tour of the park allows visitors to experience the history that it honors and preserves via set driving […]
Spanning the Arkansas River to connect the cities of Little Rock and North Little Rock, Junction Bridge has defined the skyline of both cities for over 100 years. Over the course of those decades, the railroad bridge that was originally designed to connect all of Arkansas has been transformed into a pedestrian walkway that benefits […]
Situated just south of downtown Little Rock, Arkansas, MacArthur Park has a strong connection with the past and present of the city and state. Originally established as Little Rock’s first city park, the space has changed and evolved over the decades in numerous ways, leading to several notable developments inside and around McArthur Park that […]
The Old Idaho Penitentiary is one of the most notable attractions in Boise, Idaho. Visitors can experience over 100 years of Idaho’s unique prison history with a visit to Solitary Confinement, cell blocks, and the Gallows, among various other places and features. With thirty historic buildings and special exhibitions, the Old Idaho Penitentiary showcases how […]