This post is about Union Station in Washington DC. We have advice on getting to and from downtown DC from Union Station, as well as a self guided tour of this beautiful building. While there is a lot of history to experience at this American landmark, it's worth noting that this isn't the most impressive […]
DC does not have tall buildings to obstruct the views from some of the taller buildings and locations from which you can see the memorials, the Capitol building, and other famous landmarks. This post covers the best places to go to get a bird's-eye view (or as close to it as you can get) of […]
This post covers some of the best things to do in Las Vegas throughout the month of August (updated for 2025), including several free, family-friendly, and nighttime events. For more ideas of what to do this month, see our posts on: TOP 10 ATTRACTIONS AND EVENTS IN AUGUST The following list includes a variety of […]
This post covers some of the best activities to enjoy in Las Vegas throughout the month of July, including a variety of free, family-friendly, and nighttime events in 2025. We also have a post on the weather in July. TOP 10 ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES IN JULY The following list includes several attractions, events, and activities […]
This post is about how to choose where to stay in New York City, particularly for first-time visitors and even those coming to the city for a return visit. With hundreds of NYC hotels to choose from, you may be feeling overwhelmed. Hopefully, this post will help you find a hotel that's right for you. […]
This post provides details about how and when you can take the ferry from Boston to Salem. We include information about the Salem Ferry schedule and ticket prices for the service. How to Use the Salem Ferry If you’re interested in taking a trip to Salem from Boston, this is one of the easiest and […]
This post lists the top five voodoo shops in New Orleans. We go over what makes them unique, what they specialize in, and what you can buy at them. We make sure to know this information because, as local walking tour guides, we’re asked all the time by our tour guests where they can go […]
September in Las Vegas begins hot but temperatures moderate as the month progresses. Nights tend to be more comfortable. Using my skills as a retired meteorologist, I inform you about the weather during your tour this month. Temperatures Afternoon high temperatures tend to be near 99 F (37 C) early in September, but will cool […]
Figuring out what tour to take can be a hard choice! We offer a number of a tours, so we thought we'd put all the public tours we offer in one place to help you decide. WHAT TOUR SHOULD I TAKE IN DC? What tours are being offered as public tours right now? Keep in […]
November in Nashville brings an increase in cloudiness with chilly afternoons and cold nights and mornings. My meteorological experience complements my role as your tour guide, providing accurate weather information for this month. Temperatures Daytime high temperatures tend to average near 65-66 F (18-19 C) early in November but fall to 56-57 F (13-14 C) […]
This post covers the weather in August in Las Vegas, including what to expect with temperatures and rainfall. "In my capacity as a tour guide and former meteorologist, I provide you with accurate weather forecasts for this month. August in Las Vegas is very hot with a lot of sun and little rainfall. HOW HOT […]
This post summarizes the July weather in Las Vegas, with tips on what to wear, as well as things to do. As local tour guides, we know that July is one of the best times for walking tours, because there's usually a lot of great, sunny weather. And I am not just a tour guide. […]
This post answers a question that many visitors to New York City want to know, “Is Harlem safe for tourists?” As a native New Yorker, I've witnessed Harlem lose its bad reputation and gain a favorable one among locals and visitors alike. Still, crime exists in every neighborhood. So I've written this post explaining what […]
Are you looking for things to do in DC on a rainy day? It’s no secret that the weather in Washington, DC can be unpredictable - sunny one moment, and storms the next. Although we get our fair share of glorious sunny days, there are also those that are wet, wet, wet. So what to […]
So you are thinking about coming to NYC, but are wondering “Is New York safe?” As local tour guides who live and work throughout New York City, we can say with first-hand knowledge, that yes, the city is safe to visit. We lead thousands of people each day on our tours and hardly ever have […]
Home to one of the oldest historic districts in America, Alexandria boasts a heavy dose of colonial charm. But it's still a living, breathing, functioning city creating new chapters stacked atop its storied past. Bisecting Old Town from west to east is King Street, a thoroughfare bustling with restaurants and cafes, bars and bistros, stands […]
