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Cuandixia, an impoverished village near Beijing, is hoping tourism money will shore up its sagging economy. It is turning itself into a living history museum to do this.

Motorcycle enthusiasts with a passion for 1920s and 1930s British bikes can indulge themselves at the Black Country Museum, a few miles outside of Birmingham, England.

To visit the Black Country Museum outside of Birmingham, England, is to take a trip back into the past. The living history museum recreates a 1930s coal mining village.

The High Desert Museum in central Oregon offers fun learning experiences for visitors of all ages. It is an opportunity to learn about life in a different environment.

50 km outside of Edmonton, Alberta is a Ukrainian village with heritage buildings, costumed staff and the feeling of a living history museum.

Immigrants and pioneers came from vastly different cultures to settle in Wisconsin and pursue the American dream. Old World Wisconsin, Eagle, WI recreates their stories.

Take your family spring break vacation in Virginia at the beach, or visit exciting Busch Gardens and Colonial Williamsburg. Better yet, split your time in both locales.

Historic and traditional garden landscapes in New England range from colonial times to modern times. Here is a survey of selected 19th century landscape styles.

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill is America's largest restored shaker community. A place where the Shaker society once flourished, now fully preserved for guests to enjoy.

History buffs traveling through Cimarron, NM can enjoy visiting these museums and historic sites.

Archaeology is more than Egypt and Machu Pichu. There are numerous types of archaeological specialties that will put scientist under ground, under water and under pressur

National Geographic photos paired with careful historical research create a top-notch children's photo-essay that highlights the Native American experience in 1621.

China is a country that is thousands of years old, yet it is a place that lends itself to having fun while being immersed in such a rich history.

Massachusetts offers visitors varied attractions. Beaches, outlet malls, museums and historical sites like Plymouth, Quincy and Lexington are an hour's drive from Boston.

Five top reasons to visit US state parks include parks providing free and low-cost family fun on a budget. Good exercise, bonding and spiritual renewal are others.

The Ice Age Trail in Wisconsin was formed by the ancient glacier that once covered North America. The 1,200 miles of wilderness is a delight for outdoor enthusiasts.

Utrecht is a vibrant city with a population of over 0.25 million. It has a central location in the Netherlands and has many interesting places to visit.

In the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, this living history museum is dedicated to the preservation of the heritage, art and culture of the Cherokee Nation.

Discover Tacoma's Point Defiance Park, a 702-acre park that encompasses the shores along Puget Sound, with spectacular gardens and incredible views of Tacoma Narrows.

South Yorkshire is usually associated with coal mines and steel works, but the area is home to a host of tourist attractions.

Landscape and plant society memberships or donations to these fine groups make excellent gifts for landscape gardeners.

The 80 minute cruise from Cape May, New Jersey to Lewes, Delaware saves hours in drive time while providing an enjoyable and memorable experience for passengers.

From a world-class museum about bears to the largest open-pit iron mine in the world, these Northeastern Minnesota cities offer a vacation kaleidoscope of things to do

Lake Geneva, Wisconsin is a favorite vacation destination in southwestern Wisconsin, has an abundance of lodging, options, restaurants and recreation.

Rochester was deeply involved with the Anti-Slavery and Women's Rights movements in the 19th century. Today it is a good place from which to explore the Niagara Region.

This town on the Great Wagon Road is key to imagining the early settlers' experience. It is one of the oldest towns west of the Blue Ridge and an early center for trade.