History

4 Exciting Places in Kansas Everyone Will Be Talking About This Year

From the World Cup to the Route 66 Centennial, the world is coming to Kansas this year.

The One Thing to Do in Massachusetts Before the End of the Year

This festive holiday show at the Boch Center - Wang Theater in Boston is the perfect event to end the year.

This Colorado Mountain Town Once Dubbed Itself Its Own Kingdom

What exactly is the Kingdom of Breckenridge? Surely, a town in Colorado wasn’t actually its own kingdom? A travel journalist investigates.

Wisconsin’s Most Famous Urban Legends: Haunting Tales for Curious Travelers

From ghostly spirits to cryptic creatures, Wisconsin's urban legends bring spine-tingling mystery to the heart of the midwest.

Arizona’s Most Famous Urban Legend: A Haunting Tale for Curious Travelers

Learn the bone-chilling story about this haunted destination in Arizona. It's not for the faint of heart.

New Jersey’s Most Famous Urban Legend: A Haunting Tale for Curious Travelers

Here's everything you need to know about the mysterious Jersey Devil, plus how to explore its home in the Pine Barrens.

The Best Alabama Urban Legend Is One For the History Books

The perfect bridge between folklore and fear awaits in Alabama. Could this be the best urban legend Alabama has ever seen?

5 Places in Alabama I Wouldn’t Take My Worst Enemy

Avoid these popular tourist attractions in Alabama and check out my picks for low-key alternatives instead.

A Farmer, a Letter, and 88 Ancient Pits: The Minnesota Trail That Almost Wasn’t

This southern Minnesota trail is one of the state's newest. It explores an ancient quarry site with thousands of years of history.

This Abandoned Site in Idaho Is Worth a Stop Just for the Oregon Trail History

The ruins of this old Oregon Trail stage station may not be full of ghosts, but they're full of 150 years of history.

Why I’m Mesmerized and Haunted by the History of the Great American Chestnut

Once accounting for billions of trees in the Appalachians, the American chestnut became functionally extinct by the 1950s.

Love Valley Forge National Historical Park? Try This Similar Spot in Pennsylvania

Caledonia State Park is a fantastic alternative to Valley Forge, with rich history, outdoor activities, and fewer crowds.

5 History-Making Women From Kentucky You Should Know About

Take a look at some of the most trailblazing women in Kentucky history.

Inspiring Ways Virginia Women Made History

Discover the remarkable women who shaped Virginia’s history, from civil rights leaders to aviation pioneers and NASA mathematicians.

Inspiring Ways Washington Women Made History

These Washington women leave me in awe.

I Learned A Lot About Texas History When I Stepped Back in Time at Austin’s Pioneer Farms

If you love learning about history during your travels, you're going to love exploring the vast number of historic buildings at Jordan-Bachman Pioneer Farms in Austin.

Locals Are Obsessed With This Iconic Roadside Spot in Indiana – Here’s Why

Visit the James Whitcomb Riley grave site in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Indiana, for stunning city views and a tribute to the famed poet.

I Walked in Bob Dylan’s Childhood Footsteps and This Is What I Saw

Our writer visited several Bob Dylan sites in Minnesota and came away feeling nostalgic for a kinder, simpler time

Explore the Chilling History of the Old City Jail in South Carolina

Find out how the Old City Jail became one of the most haunted places in Charleston, South Carolina.

Explore the Chilling History of the Menger Hotel in San Antonio, Texas

The Menger Hotel in San Antonio is one of the most haunted hotels in Texas. It was built in 1859 and sits right next to The Alamo, and it's rumored to house the restless spirits of soldiers who died in the bloody battle.