Articles related to "Historic Characters"

American Girl dolls, now by Mattel Company, are popular toys that portray eras in the history of America through lines of books and historically accurate accessories.

From its origins as a fishing community, picturesque Clovelly has become one of the main draws for tourists on the north coast of Devon.

Stained-glass windows, cathedral ceilings, all the trappings of church, plus the innkeeper's fervor and the reticence of Sandwich, are the draws of this abbey-turned-inn.

John Hancock Observatory and Sears Tower Skydeck are popular Chicago attractions that give visitors a bird's eye view of the Windy City and up to four states.

Historic Huguenot Street becomes haunted on Halloween by scary tales unearthed from New Paltz' past and folk tales of its Dutch and Native American ancestors.

The Northern California Renaissance Faire recreates a medieval marketplace at Casa de Fruta in Hollister on weekends from September 6 to October 12, 2008.

Primary research includes diaries, letters, photos, historical objects and places to create vivid historical fiction.

Gruyères is a romantic small town famous for its castle and the cheese named after this region of Switzerland. Hugely popular with tourists, it is still worth seeing.