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Area 15 Las Vegas: Ticket prices and best attractions

The best attractions at Area 15 Las Vegas are Omega Mart and the Lab – but the access pass system is confusing and the ticket prices are high. What is Area 15 in Las Vegas? Area 15 is one of the most welcome new additions…

Visiting the Apollo Beach manatees at the Big Bend Power Station near Tampa

See the Apollo Beach manatees near Tampa. Practical guide to visiting the Big Bend Power Station viewing center and seeing Florida's sea cows. The Big Bend power station at Apollo Beach, Florida The Big Bend power station at Apollo Beach near Tampa is, even by…

The Thomas Edison statue at the Winter Estates in Fort Myers, Florida.

Exploring Edison and Ford’s Florida Estates: Review & practical guide

Discover the fascinating history and lush gardens of Edison & Ford’s Florida estates in Fort Myers, where inventor legacies meet tropical beauty Photos of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford It’s the photos that do it. The black and white shots of the ‘vagabonds’ romping through…

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, Jacksonville: Visitor guide with prices & hours

The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens in Jacksonville, Florida, offers a blend of art, historic gardens and waterfront views along the St. Johns River. This guide, updated in January 2026, helps first-time visitors plan your trip. Including how to get there, opening hours, ticket…

Page Museum at La Brea Tar Pits, LA: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide

If you are planning your first visit to the Page Museum at La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles, California, this guide gives the concrete details you need: how to get there, when to go, how to pay, where to park and what else to…

Bison roaming in the road on Antelope Island, Utah.

Antelope Island – the surprising bison refuge of Utah’s Great Salt Lake

Discover one of America’s largest publicly owned bison herds roaming freely on Antelope Island, just a 25‑mile drive from Salt Lake City The size of Utah’s Great Salt Lake There’s a magnificent starkness to Utah’s Great Salt Lake. A thin coating of water covers patches…

Crown Fountain in Millennium Park, Chicago.

Top Attractions in Millennium Park: Cloud Gate, Crown Fountain & Pritzker Pavilion

Millennium Park in Chicago features iconic artworks like Cloud Gate, Crown Fountain, and Pritzker Pavilion, showcasing stunning public art.

Why leaf-peeping is not just for old people

Discover the appeal of leaf peeping and why chasing autumnal colors is an essential, rewarding travel experience for all ages. What is leaf-peeping? Up until I actually tried it, I’d treated the concept of “leaf-peeping” with utter contempt. For the uninitiated, the general concept works…

Some random observations about driving in the US

Random, yet helpful, observations about driving in the US. Essential advice and insights for tourists planning a road trip across America. The following random thoughts were ones that sprung to mind as I drove from Boston to Chicago. They’re not entirely based on this trip…

Touring Chicago’s gangster heritage – from Prohibition to the Untouchables

A Chicago gangster tour can help piece together the city’s unwanted past – as can visits to the Valentine’s Day Massacre site and the Green Mill. Al Capone - the gangster known all over the world Dressed in his snazzy fedora and wide pin-stripes, Chicago…