Throughout the 1800s, few Americans had the resources, freedom, or time to pursue travel as a leisure activity or to write about it.
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The “City by the Bay” is a spectacular place to look at from almost any location. The city has a special charm whether you are crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, sitting in a café on Fisherman’s Wharf having a Dungeness crab, or gazing out of a prison cell at Alcatraz planning an imaginary escape.
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Over the past twenty-five years, The Traveling American has visited over one hundred interesting sites in the United States and Canada.
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People are hopeful that there will be greater opportunities to visit new places again soon. But where to go?
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Greenville, South Carolina is a small city of 73,000 people in the foothills of South Carolina which has emerged as an affordable and desirable place for people to live or visit in the past decade.
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Since the 1970s, many cities in the upper Midwest have suffered a decline in population and a loss of their industrial base.
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The invasion of Normandy by Allied forces commanded by American General Dwight Eisenhower in June 1944 was a critical event in World War II.
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Visitors to Germany's capital of Berlin are often struck by the cosmopolitan flair and vibrant life of the city.
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The Statue of Liberty National Monument in New York City has been a symbol of American liberty and freedom ever since it was opened to the public by President Grover Cleveland in 1886.
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Texas has many landmarks for families to enjoy. One interesting thing about the state is that it is the home of the Presidential Library and Museum for three recent Presidents.
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While there are over two dozen higher peaks in the country, Pike’s Peak has developed into a popular destination because of its historic association with the development of the west, commanding views, and easy access to the summit.
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For people who live along the eastern seaboard, it is difficult to appreciate the differences between this region and the coastline of the Pacific Northwest.
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The “City by the Bay” is a spectacular place to look at from almost any location.
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Philadelphia has been at the center of American history, economic development, and culture ever since William Penn created a settlement there for his Quaker followers in the late 1600s.
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In 1790, a 100 square mile, diamond shaped parcel of land located along the Potomac River, controlled by the states of Maryland and Virginia was designated as the site for the permanent capital of the new United States of America by the Congress.
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The Texas island of Galveston is a popular destination for visitors from around the state and the nearby Houston metropolitan area.
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When people compile lists of the most popular cities to visit in the United States, Charleston is always near the top.
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The beautiful city of San Diego located on the Pacific Ocean in southern California is known for its excellent weather, outdoor lifestyle, naval tradition, and spectacular zoo.
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