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The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant in Detroit, Michigan.

Ford Piquette Avenue Plant, Detroit: Visiting the birthplace of the Model T

The modest-looking Ford Piquette Avenue Plant in Detroit is one of the most important sites in motoring history. It was here that Henry Ford developed the revolutionary Model T, the car that helped put the world on wheels. The birthplace of mass motoring The factory…

The Buffalo Bill statue in Cody, Wyoming.

Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Cody: Visitor guide with ticket prices, hours and must-know tips

The Buffalo Bill Center of the West is a complex of five museums located in Cody, Wyoming. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This guide was updated in March 2026 and reflects the current $23 adult…

The Blanton Museum of Art in Austin, Texas.

Blanton Museum of Art, Austin: Visitor guide with ticket prices, hours and must-know tips

The Blanton Museum of Art is a major university art museum located on the southern edge of the University of Texas at Austin campus. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport, accessibility, and practical visitor tips to help you plan your trip. This guide…

Margaret Mitchell House, Atlanta: Visitor guide with ticket prices, hours and must-know tips

Margaret Mitchell House is a historic house museum and part of the Atlanta History Center Midtown campus, located at 979 Crescent Ave NE in Atlanta. This 2026 visitor guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips to help you…

Atlanta History Center, Atlanta: Visitor guide with ticket prices, hours and must-know tips

The Atlanta History Center is a 33-acre history museum and research campus located at 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW in the Buckhead district of Atlanta, Georgia. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips to help you…

Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta: Visitor guide with ticket prices, hours and must-know tips

Zoo Atlanta is a major zoological park and conservation centre located in historic Grant Park in Atlanta, Georgia. This 2026 visitor guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips to help you plan your trip. To skip the explanation…

Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Atlanta: Visitor guide with ticket prices, hours and must-know tips

The Fernbank Museum of Natural History is a science and natural history museum in the Druid Hills neighbourhood of Atlanta, Georgia. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. The museum is included in the Atlanta CityPass, which…

Atlanta Botanical Garden in Atlanta, Georgia.

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta: Visitor guide with ticket prices, hours and must-know tips

The Atlanta Botanical Garden is a 30-acre plant cultivation, exhibition, and conservation facility located adjacent to Piedmont Park in Midtown Atlanta, Georgia. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport, accessibility, and practical visitor tips to help you plan your trip. This guide was updated…

High Museum of Art, Atlanta: Visitor guide with ticket prices, hours and must-know tips

The High Museum of Art is a leading visual arts museum located in the Midtown district of Atlanta, Georgia. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This guide was updated in March 2026 to confirm the $23.50…

The Chapman's Peak Drive in Cape Town, South Africa.

10 great cities for outdoorsy people

For many, exploring a big city is all about the culture and food scene – after all, why go to a city if you’re wanting rural pursuits? But there are some cities that offer the best of both worlds – they’ve got the museums and…