Tagged With "Pittock Mansion"
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The Old Greek House, Turkey
Marilyn Jones' visit to Turkey's Cappadoccia region starts with a meal at a place with historic significance.
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Rodin Museum, Paris
DrFumblefinger visits Paris' Rodin Museum, which is located in the artist's last home. The Museum houses Rodin's collection of antiques, his art collection and many of his own personal works. The grounds are beautifully tended and dotted with the artist's work.
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A long weekend in historic Charlottesville
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares a trip that takes in not only the town itself, but the nearby home of Thomas Jefferson.
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Museum of Apiculture, Radovljica, Slovenia (Where Gumbo was #298)
Gumbo was visiting the unusual and interesting bee-keeping museum in Slovenia, which helps preserve the history and traditions of bee-keeping.
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The Historic Mayhurst Inn
George G shares a visit to the historic and interesting Mayhurst Inn, well worth a look.
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Fine Arts and History Museum, Danville
George G visits the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History, in the former home of a Confederate officer. For the last week of the Civil War, it was home to Jefferson Davis.
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Baltimore Museums: The Walters and AVAM
Baltimore has many excellent museums. Jonathan L takes us on a tour of two of them, The Walters Art Gallery and the American Museum of Visionary Art
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Bunratty Castle, County Clare, Ireland
PHeymont visits Bunratty, a grim reminder of Ireland's long history of wars and rebellions.
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July 17, 2018: Burgwin-Wright House, Wilmington, NC
Marilyn Jones takes us along for a visit to Wilmington's only pre-Revolution building open to the public, and to its gardens.
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Metropolis, Illinois: A 'Super' destination
Join Marilyn Jones on a flying visit to Superman's official home town.
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Re: Should a budget traveler "splurge" sometimes?
I'm not a big spender on food, as an example, but I will spend more than my usual on experiences. For instance, I've spoken about pictures I see that send me off half-way around the world and sometimes it eases the logistics, in an otherwise difficult journey, by treating one's self to a bit of pampering along the way. I spoke about it recently in my blog here on Gulangyu Island. Another such splurge was to a restored Chinese merchant's house I saw one day in my library office in a new issue...
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Re: Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida
Such a lovely park and mansion. Thank you for sharing it!!!
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Re: Pinewood Estate: 25 Years of Christmas
I visited Bok Tower many years ago, but didn't have the privilege of visiting the mansion. So beautiful!! Thank you for introducing me to another reason to visit Florida!
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Re: Mar. 1, 2016: Longwood mansion, Natchez, MS
Never knew anything about this mansion, Marilyn, but it is beautiful. Besides visiting Greg Isles country, you've given us another reason to add Natchez to our travel lists! Thanks.
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A Break from the Ordinary in Historic Columbia
Stephanie shares a visit to historic and memorable Columbia, Pennsylvania.
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Top Five Unique Things To Do in Phuket
Phuket is a fabulous destination. Here are some of the top things you can do when you visit (sponsored content)
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A Rambler in Dublin
There's lots to see at ground level in Dublin, even after you're done with the famous spots...
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Maymont Gardens, Richmond, Virginia
George G pays a return visit to Maymont Park in Richmond, this time taking us through the extensive and beautiful gardens.
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The Ringling, Sarasota, Florida
Travel Rob shows us the museums of The Ringling in Sarasota, Florida
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A Hudson Valley Road Trip
Jonathan L takes a road trip up along the Hudson River, visiting some of the towns that have been there for hundreds of years
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A Change of Scenery at Maryland's Beautiful and Historic Eastern Shore
Stephanie unwinds and enjoys a visit to the peaceful environs of Maryland's eastern shore.
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Cumberland Island, Georgia: Beautiful Backdrop to History
Travel Rob visits an amazing island off Georgia's coast and explores the evidence of its history.
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Mr. Arnot's Museum, Elmira, New York
PHeymont enjoys a small but serious museum that evolves while continuing to reflect its founder's ideas.
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National Botanic Garden of Wales
Professor Abe takes us on a tour of the gloriously blooming fields of Wales' relatively new and growing Botanic Garden.
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Boscobel Mansion, Garrison, New York
Jonathan L visited the Boscobel Mansion and grounds in Garrison, New York
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Re: Boscobel Mansion, Garrison, New York
The house was moved but even more interestingly, from the Boscobel House website, "By the 1950s, after falling into disrepair, it was demolished . Preservationists saved as many architectural fragments as possible and reassembled them fifteen miles north , where the Neoclassical mansion was restored back to—and even beyond—its original grandeur." Quite a story. Thanks, Jonathan.
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Branch Museum of Architecture & Design, Richmond, Virginia
George G takes us on a tour of a Virginia museum whose building is well-suited to its field.
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Lenoir Nature Preserve—A beautiful walk in an urban park
Jonathan L travels to the city of Yonkers for a walk in nature.
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Leaf Peeping in New York State
Jonathan L takes a road trip around New York to see the fall foliage
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Poughkeepsie NY: Finding the Architecture of Industry
Jonathan L takes us on a tour of historic downtown Poughkeepsie, New York
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Old Sturbridge: A stroll through the 1830s
PHeymont returns to his favorite living history museum at a quiet season and finds himself stepping back in time.
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A Historical Walking Tour of Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
Stephanie visits some of the historic landmarks in her Pennsylvania hometown.
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Behold the Beauty of Bryn Athyn's Glencairn Museum
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares a stop at a little visited but fascinating home turned museum in Pennsylvania.
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Graceland's virtual tour: $100 a ticket!
While business is down at Elvis's Memphis mansion, its managers are looking to make up for lost revenue with a virtual tour.
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Fifth Avenue: Looking Up and Down
Join PHeymont for a long walk on a famous street whose facades and fixtures have a lot to say about history and taste.
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New Hope—One of America's Favorite Towns
Stephanie shares some of the delights experienced during her visit to New Hope, Pennsylvania
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Horses of Cumberland Island, Georgia
Travel Rob is fascinated by the feral horses of Cumberland Island and shows why they attract visitors from around the world.
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A Day in Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Join Professor Abe on a visit to a large city with a laid-back atmosphere and amazing views
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Clyne Gardens, Swansea, Wales
Professor Abe visits a beautiful garden in Wales, timing his visit to the blooming season of the extensive assortment of rhododendrons in the garden.
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Monmouth Historic Inn, Natchez
Built nearly 200 years ago, Monmouth embodies the labor and struggles of generations of enslaved people as well as its owners.
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Duff Green Mansion, Vicksburg, Mississippi
A Mississippi house full of history now serves as both a bed and breakfast and a museum.
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Chambersburg, Pennsylvania: Something for Everyone
Join Stephanie for a two-day visit to a town with a dramatic past and a lot to offer today
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Swiss Boarding Schools
Swiss private schooling is among the most prestigious in the world.
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The Jewish Museum, New York City
Jonathan L explores the artwork of the Jewish Museum in New York City