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The United States federal government designates a variety of historic landmarks including National Historic Landmarks and National Register of Historic Places listings.

Project 66 reinstated the National Survey of Historic Sites and Places, and established National Historic Sites and the National Register of Historic Places

On August 21, 1935, Congress passed the Historic Sites Act, allowing the National Park Service to designate National Historic Sites and expand its holdings.

Charismatic architect Frank Lloyd Wright convinced his clients to build Fallingwater, their weekend home, over a waterfall rather than beside it.

Middleton Place is a survivor. The Low Country plantation made it through the American Revolution, the Civil War, a few natural disasters and changing family fortunes.

Jackson Lake Lodge in Grand Teton National Park,Jackson Hole, Wyoming has recently been listed on the National Historic Register. Here's more info on this premier resort.

From Civil War battlefields to French-Americans in Mobile, Alabama has a long, rich history. Alabama's two historical marker systems tell the story of Alabama's past.

Arizona's historical marker system is dormant, but the state has no lack of markers and landmarks. From ancient pueblo ruins to Route 66 kicks, it's all in Arizona.

From Indians to Gold Rush miners, pioneers to missions, California's rich history is preserved in multiple historical markers on state and national landmark registers.

The Kukaniloko Birthing Stones and the Puu-o-mahuka temple reward travelers in search of unspoiled sacred places on Oahu. Protected status ensures their preservation.

A luxury vacation in Hawaii is wonderful, but spending the whole trip on the resort isn't necessary. Enhance that vacation by seeing the best free sights and activities.

Biography of Father Flanagan, the founder of Boy's Town.

From the Battle of Saratoga and the country's oldest thoroughbred racetrack, to golf courses, hiking trails and natural spas, Saratoga Springs has a lot to see and do.

For admirers of Henry David Thoreau or just anyone who enjoys the outdoors, Walden Pond remains a wilderness sanctuary that beckons visitors to its beautiful shores.

Cape May, NJ, a Victorian seaside resort, has plenty to offer visitors year-round and autumn can be an especially good time to visit this historic City by the Sea.

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.

Laurel Hill Cemetery, which laid its first decedent to rest on October 19, 1836, is one of the nation's oldest "rural cemeteries."

New museum will feature 30,000 insects and arachnids, many live and touchable and some edible. The list will include termites, cockroaches, scorpions, mosquitoes, spiders

What do Hank Williams, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, Jefferson Davis and F. Scott Fitzgerald have in Common? They all lived in Montgomery, Alabama.

Late fall is a beautiful time to visit Walden Pond. The crowds are gone and the north woods fiery autumn color is in full bloom.

A staple in any photoraph of Lower Manhattan are the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges. Here's a short guide to the bridges have been attracting tourists worldwide.

Leesburg, Virginia is a great place for travelers to see an impressive historic district and try out great restaurants and wineries, all within a short drive from DC.

Western Massachusetts is a beautiful place to spend a long weekend. Stay in a B&B, hike or ski the mountains, and tour the homes of famous American writers.

The Eads Bridge was dedicated in 1874, the longest bridge in the world. It was the first to use cantilevered steel construction and considered an engineering wonder.

The Plaza has undergone plenty of changes since it reopened in March, many of them welcome and necessary, but the nostalgic magic of the classic New York hotel remains.

To walk across the Brooklyn Bridge is to walk back through the 19th century. When you walk across the span one sees why this bridge was a marvel of the Gilded Age.

Mount Rainier National Park lodging includes two great historic hotels. Both Paradise Inn and Longmire National Park Inn are gems within magnificent natural scenes.

Pioneer Courthouse Square, in the heart of downtown Portland Oregon, is the place to be from Thanksgiving to the end of the year.

Home of Sesame Place and the scenic village of New Hope, Bucks County, PA is a great destination for a day or weekend trip from the NYC metro area.

Situated at the southern tip of New Jersey Cape May boasts clean, wide beaches, beautiful Victorian homes and inns and many dining options ranging from casual to gourmet.

Visit Newport RI for the Christmas holidays where festivities at historic Gilded Age mansions on Bellevue Avenue add sparkle to this popular Rhode Island destination.

The House of the Seven Gables Historic Neighborhood and complimentary Colonial Revival Gardens result from foresight and actions of antiquarians Emmerton and Chandler.

Henry Hudson and Lord Delaware were there earlier, but Delaware's first permanent settlement in 1638 was Swedish. Their fort was named for Sweden's Queen Christina.

There are many sights to see while driving Route 1 through Big Sur, California. This article offers tips on the best, must-see attractions between Cambria and Carmel, CA.

Elvis may have left the building for good, but his legacy as The King of Rock 'n Roll lives on. Trace Elvis's humble beginnings in Tupelo and his music roots in Memphis.

Manhattan's Morningside Heights offers visitors easy access to extraordinary parks, tasty eateries, an Ivy League campus, and the largest cathedral in the world.

Keep your family entertained without spending a dime with these fun, no-cost kid-friendly activities.

Birmingham is a city attracts visitors because of it's southern charm and appeal. It's a city that keeps people coming back for more year after year.

Hotel Colorado, in the Rocky Mountain town of Glenwood Springs, is a historic destination with fine amenities, legendary thermal spa treatments and ghosts of the past.

Hotels at the popular South Rim of the Grand Canyon are limited in number, and need to be booked ahead. To visit the world's greatest natural attraction, start planning

Witnesses in this Manhattan edifice have reported sighting ghosts and experiencing poltergeist activity. Two of the apparitions have been identified.

The prison was an experiment to reform criminals. Inmates were held in solitary confinement, sometimes leading to insanity. Phantom sounds and shapes are heard and seen.

Southern and central New Jersey are filled with attractions that tell the stories of the area's early history and its vital role in the founding of the United States.

Fort Snelling is one of America's oldest military bases and a major landmark in the history of the Twin Cities.

Nevada is home to ghost towns, sagebrush and ancient history. From prehistoric man to modern times, Nevada's history is captured by historical markers.

From ancient petroglyphs to Route 66 motels and UFOs, New Mexico has a rich and diverse history. Its stories are told in historical markers and historic landmarks.

Jacob Wirth Restaurant is a historic Boston institution that has served hearty German food and beer hall ambiance since 1878.

Jacob's Pillow is located in Becket, Massachusetts. The property hosts an internationally acclaimed summer dance festival and school.

Railroad Tycoon James J. Hill built the largest residence in the state of Minnesota.

The southeast USA is important to Civil Rights history and a wonderful place to celebrate and honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.