Destinations

  • What Old Jails Are Being Used for Now

    What can you do with a former prison or jail? Pretty much anything you want, provided you have the imagination (and money) to bring about a transformation. Here are some former prisons and jails with second lives that just might…

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    51 Spooky Graveyards Across the Country

    Why pay admission to a haunted house to get spooked, when cemeteries and the paranormal seem to fit hand in glove, especially as Halloween approaches? In every state, there’s a graveyard where visitors have seen, heard, or felt spirits or…

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    The Oldest Breweries in America

    In 1915, there were roughly 1,300 breweries in the United States. That number dropped to zero with the arrival of Prohibition in 1920. And although a handful survived the Volstead Act — many by producing other products or low-alcohol “near…

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    The Most Terrifying Places in America

    Even those who don’t believe in ghosts must admit that tales of the supernatural can be particularly gripping, and certain places just have a general eeriness about them. Throughout the United States, numerous graveyards, old homes, prisons, and hotels have…

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    32 National Monuments Everyone Should Visit at Least Once

    If you’ve ticked off every destination on your national parks bucket list, then this list is for you: 32 national monuments across the U.S. that showcase the nation’s history, wildlife, and stunning natural wonders. And another is soon to be…

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    Famous Crime Scenes You Can Visit Across America

    Crime scenes can be fascinating places to visit. Many are historically significant and have commemorative markers or even a museum to learn about the events that took place there. Some also happen to be the location where people were killed…