This post covers the weather in Philadelphia during the month of November, including average temperatures, and rainfall, plus tips on what to pack. November in Philadelphia starts out mild but becomes more winter-like as the month ends. Fall foliage peaks near the end of October but often continues into the first week of November and […]
The month of November is an excellent time to visit the historic city of Charleston as the weather remains fairly mild but with several fall-like days. This month you might want to attend the Harvest Festival at Mullet Hall Equestrian Center or perhaps stop by the Charleston City Market. Afternoon high temperatures early this month […]
Charleston is known for its beautiful gardens, and the city would probably only be half as charming if it wasn't for its plants, flowers and trees that enhance the beauty of every mansion. Visitors are often enchanted by the plant life here, so check out our guide to the flora by season in town. Charleston […]
Check out our Chicago Visitors Guide, with budget advice, travel guides, and information about local Chicago attractions It’s getting spooky in the windy city, and just in time for the season we have our newest and seasonal tour edition to offer. Our very own pay-what-you-like GHOST TOUR for a thrill-filled look at the haunting history […]
Check out our Chicago Visitors Guide, with budget advice, travel guides, and information about local Chicago attractions Here are our Top 10 things to do in Chicago this Fall. Do it while the sun is still out! 1) Go to one of the downtown Chicago Farmer’s Markets and enjoy a crisp local apple or basket […]
Looking for a great place to eat in Harlem? A popular yet affordable place that’s rich in culture and history? Why not head up to Sylvia’s Restaurant in the heart of where the Harlem Renaissance took place. Sylvia’s is simply a must have to really experience the Harlem culture. And is surprisingly reasonably priced […]
Walk with us as the sun sets through downtown Chicago hearing some of the most gruesome and creepy Chicago stories. Expect more history and humor than hauntings.
The weather in Charleston in October is ideal for visiting this historic city in South Carolina as temperatures remain warm but with less of the humidity than during the summer months. Early in the month the afternoon temperatures are mostly in the low 80s f (27-28C) with early morning lows in the lower 60s f […]
Between 73rd and 78th streets, located just north of The Lake and south of The Great Lawn, The Ramble is a 38-acre get-away from the hustle and bustle of the city. One of the main features of Central Park, it was also one of the first parts of the park to be built. With winding, […]
October is a good time to visit Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as the summer heat is gone and the winter cold has not yet arrived. The autumn colors usually peak here from mid-October to early November and the weather is ideal for most outdoor activities. Early in the month, the afternoon temperatures are very pleasant, averaging in […]
Read this guide in English La Historia Grand Central Terminal fue inaugurada el 2 de febrero de 1913. Antes de la apertura de este hermoso edificion en estilo Beaux-Arts, hubo dos estaciones anteriores en este sitio: Grand Central Depot y la estación Grand Central. Los edificios anteriores servían para unir a todas las líneas ferroviarias […]
At 54 Pearl Street, at the corner of Pearl and Broad, you will find Fraunces Tavern. It is a pretty yellow and red brick structure that looks like it has been plucked from the 18th century and put down in modern New York. It stands out among some of its more contemporary neighbors, such as […]
San Francisco has long been considered a land of opportunity, from the days when the original San Francisco 49ers came here to make their fortune in the gold fields, to the current tech savants who have come to fill their pockets with sales of new technologies and apps. We have another post about the apps […]
What's in a name? Plenty! Take Chicago, for example. Have you ever thought about the origins of Chicago’s nicknames or even the meaning behind the word “Chicago?” “The Windy City” is “Second to None” which is why it is “My Kind of Town.” Which is your favorite? Check out our Chicago Visitors Guide, with budget advice, […]
This small castle offers sightseers breathtakingly, picturesque views of Central Park. Designed in 1869 as a lookout by Central Park’s co-designer Calvert Vaux and Jacob Wrey Mould, the structure sits on Vista Rock, nestled next to the serene Turtle Pond and famous Delacorte Theater. The Italian translation of the castle’s name “beautiful view” defines […]
