This post covers some of the most notable Beatles landmarks in Liverpool, including locations that influenced the band’s work, clubs where they played, pubs where they drank, and monuments erected in their honor. Fab Four Homes Influential Sites Monuments Clubs & Pubs Beatles Museums in Liverpool TIP: The Beatles bus tours in Liverpool will take […]
This post is a self-guided tour of Black history at Arlington National Cemetery. We invite you to join us on an overview of Arlington Cemetery tour led by one of our incredible guides - we offer this guided tour every week of the year. Enjoy your self guided tour? Make a donation to help support the […]
This post provides information about the best places to stay in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood. In addition to covering the most notable luxury hotels, this article also focuses on both mid-range and budget options. Overview Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood is a popular choice for travelers planning to visit the city because it’s within walking distance […]
This post is about ghost tours in Washington, DC, including our award-winning ghost and scandals tours, as well as adult-only walking tours to expand your trip to DC into dark nights to see the city's most haunted spots. Why You Should Take a Ghost or Dark Side Tour Exploring the haunted side of a new […]
You’ve got tickets to the Broadway show you dreamed of seeing. Now the question pops into your mind, “What do I wear to a Broadway show?” The short answer is: almost anything you want! But if you want a little more guidance than that, read on! I have worked in theater in New York for nearly […]
Central Park is one of New York City’s treasures and you can make your visit even more memorable by having a picnic there! Our local tour guides lead tens of thousands of guests on tours of Central Park each year, so they know every nook and cranny of the park. They also spend their free […]
The National Christmas tree is an entire event, filled with a Yule log, a manger, and 56 smaller trees surrounding the big one, dedicated to each state and territory and displaying themed ornaments. Seeing the National Christmas Tree is a must-do if you're visiting DC during Christmas. The tree is open to the public and […]
This post provides information about visiting the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum on the National Mall in Washington, DC. (We also have a post for the Dulles location). We include details about how to get here, when you can visit, exhibits to see, security checks, and more. Let's get started! OVERVIEW The Air and […]
This post is a list of 34 sites along the Las Vegas Strip and is organized in the order one walks the Strip. Bust first, here are some important things to know. WHAT IS THE LAS VEGAS STRIP One of the most referred to things when folks talk about Las Vegas is the Strip. So […]
This post provides details about the 2-for-1 London bus tour tickets, sponsored by National Rail. We cover how to take advantage of the deal, which bus tours participate, and how much you could save. Overview There are a lot of interesting bus tours in London, and some of them are actually included in the 2-for-1 […]
The Oculus Center is one of New York City’s most architecturally stunning buildings and is worth a visit, if only for the great photo-op! As local tour guides who lead tours every day through the Oculus Center and Lower Manhattan, we see first-hand the amazement on our guests' faces. And, in the video below, Katie, […]
Many people traveling to San Francisco wonder “Is it safe?” As local tour guides who live in San Francisco, we can easily say that yes, it’s safe to visit San Francisco! Below we share safety tips to keep in mind when traveling here, as well as pointing out which neighborhoods are safe and which you […]
No visit to DC is complete without a visit to the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery - even if it is in Virginia. We've put together this easy to read guide to planning a visit to Arlington National Cemetery so that you could make the most of your valuable time at this national shrine. […]
There are so many great Broadway shows to choose from in 2024, so we’ve created this list of what’s on Broadway right now to help you pick the right one for you. We love Broadway shows, and as local tour guides, we are lucky to be able to attend plays and musicals regularly. Several of […]
This post describes how to plan your visit to witness the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown in Arlington National Cemetery. We include tips on where to get the best view as well as a full description of the ceremony. Where does the Changing of the Guard Take Place? The […]
Bryant Park in New York City is a leafy green space in the heart of Midtown Manhattan just a few blocks from Times Square. This nearly 10,000-acre (40 sq km) park runs from 40th to 42nd Street between 5th and 6th Avenue (map). It’s visited by more than 12 million people each year. Many are […]
