1000 Shore Road, Cape Elizabeth (5 miles from Portland) Located five miles outside Portland, the 90-acre Fort Williams Park is a magnet for lighthouse lovers, hikers, and history lovers. The highlight is the iconic Portland Head lighthouse which is one of the most photographed lighthouses on the east coast. When […]
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There’s much to enjoy when visiting Portland, Maine. At the top of many visitors’ lists is the Portland Observatory, a beacon that kept watch over the town and the surrounding bay. As you ascend the stairs during a guided tour of The Portland Observatory, you’ll soak up the fascinating maritime
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Looking for a scenic and peaceful nature refuge for a walk or bike ride just outside Philadelphia, where you can see migratory birds, waterfowl, and other wildlife? If so, head to the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum. Located near the Philadelphia International Airport and about 15 minutes from
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Last updated October 13, 2024 The Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead (previously Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation) is a living history colonial-era farm within Ridley Creek State Park – about 16 miles west of downtown Philadelphia. The 112-acre property represents and interprets farm life from 1760 to 1790. On-site is the farmhouse and several
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Looking for a comfortable place to stay in Bordeaux, France, in a quiet area but easily walkable to all parts of the city? Casa Blanca B&B in Bordeaux’s Chartrons district is the perfect place to use as a home base to explore the area. My husband and I certainly thought
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