Tag: Historic Buildings
A View From High Above Bismarck! – North Dakota State Capitol Observation Deck – North Dakota State Capitol Building – Bismarck, North Dakota – 07/08/2022
Up to the North Dakota State Capitol Observation Deck, and back down again! A view of the Capitol Grounds as…
Capitol Grounds and Exterior Architecture – North Dakota State Capitol Building – Bismarck, North Dakota – 07/08/2022
Capitol Grounds and Exterior Architecture of the North Dakota State Capitol Building in Bismarck, North Dakota
Birds’ Eye View of Madison From High Atop the Roof of the Wisconsin State Capitol Building – Madison, Wisconsin – 07/06/2022
Learn About Wisconsin! A Birds’ Eye View of Madison From High Atop the Roof of the Wisconsin State Capitol Building!…
Eagle & Phenix Mills – Columbus, Georgia – 05/05/2021
Prior to the Civil War, the Eagle Mill was the second largest textile mill in the state of Georgia. At…
Eagle & Phenix Mills Water Tower – Columbus, Georgia – 05/05/2021
One prominent feature of the Columbus, Georgia skyline is the Eagle & Phenix Mills Water Tower. It can be seen…
Historic Mills Along the Chattahoochee Riverwalk – Columbus, Georgia – 05/05/2021
Historic mills, industrial ruins, repurposed apartments, nature, and art all intertwine to deliver an incredible taste of historic-meets-modern living along…
Chattahoochee Riverwalk / Historic 14th Street Bridge / Phenix City Riverwalk – Columbus, Georgia / Phenix City, Alabama – 05/05/2021
The Chattahoochee Riverwalk is a 15 mile long river front park that traverses the scenic and historic Columbus, Georgia waterfront….
Historic Hotels: Columbus Marriott – Columbus, Georgia – 05/04/2021
One of our “new” favorite things to do is check out Historic Hotels. For my birthday, we spent an evening…
Hiking the Ivy Creek Greenway from The Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center to the Woodward Mill Historic Site and Beyond – Buford, Georgia – 03/14/2021
Gwinnett County boasts an extensive park system with lots of hiking and trails. In the Buford area, The Gwinnett Environmental…
City Seekers: Exploring Sugar Hill, Georgia
Sugar Hill, Georgia, just north of Buford, on the way to Cumming, is a unique little town with a GREAT…
Random Bits of Downtown Knoxville – Knoxville, Tennessee – 10/29/2020
Sometimes you just take pictures of stuff! And Knoxville does have some pretty cool stuff! Click on any photo to…
Walking Through New Orleans – New Orleans, Louisiana – 12/17/2019
From contemporary urban amenities, through the historic districts, and into quaint neighborhoods, New Orleans is an easily walkable city, loaded…
A Little Fog Rolling in to Downtown LA – Los Angeles, California – 12/07/2019
Enjoying a lovely night in L.A. as the fog rolls in and gives it a surreal sort of feeling! Palm…
A Late Night in Rhyolite Historic Site: A Nevada Ghost Town – Rhyolite, Nevada – 12/06/2019
A friend of mine told us about the Death Valley Ghost Town of Rhyolite. The Rhyolite Historic Townsite was a…
KiMo Theatre – Albuquerque, New Mexico – 12/02/2019
The KiMo Theatre is a gorgeous, historic landmark in Albuquerque, New Mexico! Situated along Route 66, Central Avenue at Fifth Street, it was constructed…
Miss Laura's Social Club – Fort Smith Visitors Center – Fort Smith, Arkansas – 12/01/2019
Well, now, it’s not every day you see a “House of Ill Repute” show up on a Family Travel Website!…
Fort Smith National Historic Site – Fort Smith, Arkansas – 12/01/2019
Situated along the Arkansas River, the Fort Smith National Historic Site preserves an 80 year span of history in this…
Midnight in Memphis – Random Sights and Signs on Beale Street – Memphis, Tennessee – 12/01/2019
We started Alysia’s 20th Birthday right! By Walking in Memphis! So much music history, walking these streets… From WC Handy,…
Random Birmingham – Birmingham, Alabama – 11/30/2019
Our first stop off the Interstate for a coffee break and a few Bucket List Checks… Here are a few…
The Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village – Album Two – Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada – 06/09/2018
As a self-proclaimed history buff, one of my absolute favorite activities is exploring a Living History Attraction. As a family,…
The Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village – Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada – 06/09/2018
As a self-proclaimed history buff, one of my absolute favorite activities is exploring a Living History Attraction. As a family,…
A Little Northwoods Flavor in the Town of Nisswa – Nisswa, Minnesota – 06/02/2018
Downtown Nisswa, Minnesota One of my favorite elements of roadtripping is the unexpected discovery of small towns with HUGE character….
Mill Musings and River Ramblings – Wandering Along the Mississippi River Through the Historic Mill District of Minneapolis – Minneapolis, Minnesota – 05/25/2018
The Historic Mill District of Minneapolis Many locations within the boundaries of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, a…
Upper St. Anthony Falls Visitor Center and Lock and Dam – Minneapolis, Minnesota – 05/25/2018
St. Anthony Falls Visitor Center and Lock and Dam St. Anthony Falls Visitor Center and Lock and Dam offers fabulous…
That Minneapolis Vibe – Random Shots of Downtown – Minneapolis, Minnesota – 05/24/2018
Some of my favorite albums after the fact are just the random architecture shots from around the cities we explore!…
The Sights and Sounds of Downtown Saint Paul – Saint Paul, Minnesota – 05/23/2018
After a day exploring the Minnesota State Capitol Building and Grounds, and the Cathedral of Saint Paul, we spent some…
Interior of the Minnesota State Capitol Building – Saint Paul, Minnesota – 05/23/2018
From the Grand Rotunda, to the architectural elegance of the House and Senate Chambers, to the exquisite hand-painted details, the…
Exterior of the Minnesota State Capitol Building – Saint Paul, Minnesota – 05/23/2018
Another Bucket List Check on our State Capitols Tour! Check out more of our adventures at Capitol Letters! The Minnesota…
Touring the Wisconsin State Capitol Building – Madison, Wisconsin – 05/17/2018
Another State Capitol Building Bucket List Check! The Wisconsin State Capitol Building is located in Madison, Wisconsin. Accessible grounds, a…
A Sunset Walk Around The Soo – Sault Ste, Marie, Michigan – 05/14/0018
After we said goodbye to our friend, we spent a little while longer walking through Downtown Sault Ste. Marie to…
Welcome to the Soo! – Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan – 05/14/2018
We are on our way to visit a dear friend in the Soo! Welcome to Sault Ste. Marie on the…
Lower Dauphin Street Historic District – Downtown Mobile, Alabama – 09/25/2017
Where historic buildings of ornately styled architecture give way to high-rise hotels, the Lower Dauphin Street Historic District of Mobile,…
A Few Random Shots on Our Dauphin Island Adventures – Dauphin Island, Alabama – 09/25/2017
Dauphin Island has been on my bucket list for a while! Today, we took the Mobile Bay Auto Ferry ride…
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park – Atlanta, Georgia – 06/04/2016
The Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park consists of several buildings in Atlanta, Georgia that interpret the deeply moving history of…
Historic Huntsville Depot – Huntsville, Alabama – 04/20/2016
Most kids LOVE trains! Mine always have! The Historic Huntsville Depot has an extensive collection of both indoor and outdoor…
Guided Workshop Tour and Old-Fashioned Toy Experience – Alabama Constitution Hall Park and Museum – Huntsville, Alabama – 04/20/2016
When visiting Alabama Constitution Hall Park and Museum, be sure to check out their schedule of guided tours and interactive…
Alabama Constitution Hall Park and Museum – Huntsville, Alabama – 04/20/2016
Alabama Constitution Hall Park and Museum is a unit within the Early Works Family of Museums, which also includes Early…
Historic Downtown Richmond – Richmond, Kentucky – 04/09/2016
Historic Richmond, Kentucky has stories to tell from every era of American history! From the earliest Native History, to Daniel…
Lora Blevins Farmstead – Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area – Oneida, Tennessee – 04/04/2016
A lovely day on the Lora Blevins Farmstead in the Bandy Creek region of the Big South Fork National River…
Autumn in Cades Cove – Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Townsend, Tennessee – 10/26/2012
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has an intriguing human history that has left its mark on the beautiful land….
Day One: A Little Exploration – Dry Tortugas National Park – Dry Tortugas, Florida – 09/11/2011
We didn’t really get settled into camp until after the ferry boat left the island for the evening with all…
Independence Hall – Independence National Historical Park – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – 10/11/2010
On this particular visit to Philadelphia, Independence Hall was under renovation! Oops! Better luck next time! But, on the bright…
LeRoy Historical Society’s Historic LeRoy House – LeRoy, New York – 04/11/2010
Historic LeRoy House in LeRoy, New York About an hour south of the Niagara Falls Region of New York, you’ll…
Random Shots in Downtown Cincinnati – Cincinnati, Ohio – 02/23/2010
It was a cold and blustery day in Downtown Cincinnati, but we still enjoyed our trip to the Cincinnati Museum…
Downtown Nashville, Lower Broadway, and Honky Tonk Highway – Nashville, Tennessee – 01/22/2010
The sights and sounds of the heartbeat of Nashville, Tennessee and the Country Music Industry! Nestled amongst the skyscrapers of…
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