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Litchfield Park, Arizona is a West Valley suburb of Phoenix that first started as a planned community for Goodyear, who farmed cotton in the area for use in tires. …
New York City has always held an important place in American history. From the days of the American Revolution through today, it has been the site of many significant …
When done well, local museums are a valuable resource for gaining a deeper background regarding the places you visit. Even the smallest of towns can have great museums. One …
U.S. 395 travels north & south through the desolate Owens Valley of Eastern California. The imposing snow-capped mountains of the Sierra Nevada tower to the west. It is here …
Jonathan Sacks Last updated: March 18, 2023 Art & Architecture, Beer & Breweries, California, Central Coast, Culture, Day Trips & Tours, Food, Food & Drink, Hiking & Outdoors, History, Museums, North America, San Francisco Bay Area, Sonoma-Napa, Travel Guides, United States, Wine & Wineries While San Francisco is amazing & packed with tons of fun things to do, there’s even more to see beyond the city’s borders. Whether you’re looking to explore Wine …
Gowanus is another section of Brooklyn that’s in the process of transforming from an industrial neighborhood to a residential one. Just south of downtown Brooklyn, the neighborhood is bordered …
I remember reading a book when I was a kid that had a section about the oldest trees in the world. The book had photos of gnarled trunks popping …
Mesa, Arizona is a quieter suburb that’s generally overshadowed by Phoenix, Scottsdale, & Tempe when it comes to food & drink. That’s started to change a bit in recent …
For over 1000 years, the Hohokam people made what is now the Phoenix area their home. They built vast networks of canals, setting up irrigated farmland that was some …
Located at the northern end of Brooklyn, Greenpoint is an evolving neighborhood that is a mix of old & new. Greenpoint has a large Polish population (and therefore excellent …
Jonathan Sacks Last updated: March 18, 2023 Art & Architecture, California, Culture, Day Trips & Tours, Hiking & Outdoors, History, Museums, North America, San Francisco Bay Area, Travel Guides, United States San Francisco is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States. With fantastic year-round weather, beautiful views, delicious food, and plenty of activities, it’s easy to …
Mill Valley, California is a paradise for lovers of the outdoors. Located just north of San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge in Marin, Mill Valley is the gateway …
Jonathan Sacks Last updated: March 18, 2023 Art & Architecture, Culture, Day Trips & Tours, History, Museums, New York, New York City, North America, Travel Guides, United States New York City has been evolving from the day it first became a city. As people fled to the suburbs, the city then cut back on services in the …
What is mead? Mead is a fermented alcoholic beverage created using honey, water, and yeast. It’s one of the oldest alcoholic drinks, with a history going back thousands of …
Avondale, Arizona is a West Valley suburb of Phoenix. It’s mostly farmland & cookie-cutter housing communities, but it’s most famously known as the home of Phoenix Raceway. The track …
At first glance, Ridgewood, Queens might not seem like a place that would have a ton of craft beer. It’s a quieter residential area of Queens. However, it’s located …
As prices have gone up in trendy Brooklyn neighborhoods, areas further away such as East Williamsburg have evolved. More residences being built, along with increasing numbers of bars & …
Jonathan Sacks Last updated: March 18, 2023 Art & Architecture, Culture, History, Movies, Television, Music, & Books, Museums, New York, New York City, North America, Travel Guides, United States While great cities such as New York are shaped by large events in history, the day-to-day lives of the people in those cities are often more fascinating. Over hundreds …
Coney Island is New York City‘s legendary seaside destination. With sandy beaches & a long boardwalk, it’s been a popular place to hang out on hot, sunny, & humid …
In the 19th & 20th centuries, there was a rush to exploit the natural resources of the western United States. Thousands of people moved to newly built towns to …
