Tag: tourist
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A Day in Pisa, Tuscany, Italy
A lovely day in Pisa, Tuscany, Italy. Climb the Leaning Tower, see the sights, and have lunch and wine at a streetside bistro. The good life!
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Heritage Village Photo Excursion in Largo, Florida
Largo, Florida, in the Tampa Bay area, is home to Heritage Village, an open-air museum in Pinellas County. Historical buildings, artifacts, tools, clothes and furnishings depict homes, a firehouse, a gas station, an antique train and many other relics of past Florida living. Here are my photos.
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Historic Georgetown Loop Railroad Steam Train in Silver Plume, Colorado
The Georgetown Loop Railroad that departs from either Devil’s Gate Station or Silver Plume Depot is a fun tourist attraction for the whole family. It traces a restored mining route, can include a mine tour and panning for gold or silver, and uses historic, restored steam locomotives. At a moderate price, it’s a good daytrip…
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Glenwood Springs, Colorado: Hot Springs and Old West
The healing hot springs at Glenwood Springs, Colorado, in the Rocky Mountains has been a draw for tourists and swimmers since before the first homesteader in the 1880s. In addition to the spa resorts, it offers history such as Doc Holliday, wonderful restaurants, historic hotels and even an altitudinous amusement park! Just a few hours…
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Things to Do in Tampa Bay Florida: Tampa Bay History Center
Next on my list of things to do in Tampa Bay Florida: Tampa Bay History Center. Entertaining, informative and relaxing stroll through Native Americans, pirates, Buccaneers, orange groves and cigar factories. A good place to add to your tourist schedule.
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Things to Do in Tampa Bay Florida: Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks
Next in the series of where to take your visitors in Florida: Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks. A small, pleasant few blocks of waterfront with Greek architecture and food, plus shells, souvenirs and sponges galore at kitschy little shops.