U.S. Travel
Whatever your preferred travel destination, you'll find it somewhere in the U.S. With 50 states to choose from, you can visit bustling cities, relax at a country inn or delve into Amerian history and tradition.
Photo Tour of Antietam National Battlefield
The battle of Antietam took place on September 17, 1862. On this day, more American soldiers were killed or wounded than on any other single day in U.S. history. The Union's victory - such as it was - allowed President Abraham Lincoln to issue the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation three days later. Take a photo tour of Antietam National Battlefield.
The battle of Antietam took place on September 17, 1862. On this day, more American soldiers were killed or wounded than on any other single day in U.S. history. The Union's victory - such as it was - allowed President Abraham Lincoln to issue the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation three days later. Take a photo tour of Antietam National Battlefield.
A Year of American Festivals
Attending a festival is a great way to immerse yourself in local culture. You can find festivals all over the U.S., with themes ranging from art to food to wildlife watching. To showcase the variety of festivals you can visit, we've selected 12 annual events from around the country.
Attending a festival is a great way to immerse yourself in local culture. You can find festivals all over the U.S., with themes ranging from art to food to wildlife watching. To showcase the variety of festivals you can visit, we've selected 12 annual events from around the country.
American Battlefields: History and Heritage
Visiting a battlefield can be both enjoyable and awe-inspiring. If you're a history buff or a nature-lover, why not plan to spend some time at a famous American battlefield? Learn about the history of the area, trace the battle's progress as you drive or walk through the battlefield.
Visiting a battlefield can be both enjoyable and awe-inspiring. If you're a history buff or a nature-lover, why not plan to spend some time at a famous American battlefield? Learn about the history of the area, trace the battle's progress as you drive or walk through the battlefield.
Boston's Freedom Trail Photo Tour
Boston's nickname, the Cradle of Liberty, fits the city perfectly. Many of the events leading up to the American Revolution happened here. Today, you can easily visit Boston's historic sites by walking the Freedom Trail.
Boston's nickname, the Cradle of Liberty, fits the city perfectly. Many of the events leading up to the American Revolution happened here. Today, you can easily visit Boston's historic sites by walking the Freedom Trail.
Colonial Williamsburg - Go Back in Time to America's Historic Past
If you've ever wondered what it was like to be an American during the exciting days of the late 18th century, it's time to plan a visit to Colonial Williamsburg. The historic area is not only a living history museum, it's home to three museums dedicated to preserving Virginia's colonial past. Take our photo tour of Colonial Williamsburg.
If you've ever wondered what it was like to be an American during the exciting days of the late 18th century, it's time to plan a visit to Colonial Williamsburg. The historic area is not only a living history museum, it's home to three museums dedicated to preserving Virginia's colonial past. Take our photo tour of Colonial Williamsburg.
Colonial Williamsburg – Virginia's Colonial Living History Museum
Colonial Williamsburg, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, is a world-class living history museum. When you visit Colonial Williamsburg, you'll go back in time to the days of Virginia Colony and the American Revolution.
Colonial Williamsburg, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, is a world-class living history museum. When you visit Colonial Williamsburg, you'll go back in time to the days of Virginia Colony and the American Revolution.
Conner Prairie - Indiana's Prairie Living History Museum
Conner Prairie, just north of Indianapolis, is an outstanding living history museum that effectively combines first- and third-person interpretation, hands-on experiences and demonstrations. Learn more about life in 1800s Indiana at Conner Prairie.
Conner Prairie, just north of Indianapolis, is an outstanding living history museum that effectively combines first- and third-person interpretation, hands-on experiences and demonstrations. Learn more about life in 1800s Indiana at Conner Prairie.
Death Valley National Park, California
Death Valley is not only the lowest National Park, it's the largest in the lower 48 states. It breaks temperature records, too; Death Valley is the hottest spot on the continent. Fortunately, it's easy to tour this amazing national park.
Death Valley is not only the lowest National Park, it's the largest in the lower 48 states. It breaks temperature records, too; Death Valley is the hottest spot on the continent. Fortunately, it's easy to tour this amazing national park.
Escape to Maryland’s Kent and Queen Anne’s Counties
Maryland's Eastern Shore is a great weekend getaway. You can find country tranquility, natural beauty and waterfront fun in Queen Anne's and Kent Counties. Best of all, you can reach the area from Washington, D.C., Baltimore or Philadelphia by car in less than two hours.
Maryland's Eastern Shore is a great weekend getaway. You can find country tranquility, natural beauty and waterfront fun in Queen Anne's and Kent Counties. Best of all, you can reach the area from Washington, D.C., Baltimore or Philadelphia by car in less than two hours.
Fort McHenry, Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore's Fort McHenry is both a National Monument and a Historic Shrine because of its significance in American history. Here, during the War of 1812, Americans saw their flag as a patriotic symbol for the first time. This flag inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner," which became the national anthem of the United States. Use our Visitors Guide to plan your own trip to Fort McHenry.
Baltimore's Fort McHenry is both a National Monument and a Historic Shrine because of its significance in American history. Here, during the War of 1812, Americans saw their flag as a patriotic symbol for the first time. This flag inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner," which became the national anthem of the United States. Use our Visitors Guide to plan your own trip to Fort McHenry.
Four for the Fourth of July
For many Americans, the Fourth of July weekend is getaway time. Why not include a traditional Independence Day celebration in your travel plans? Enjoy parades, barbecues and fireworks in some of our favorite small towns around the country.
For many Americans, the Fourth of July weekend is getaway time. Why not include a traditional Independence Day celebration in your travel plans? Enjoy parades, barbecues and fireworks in some of our favorite small towns around the country.
Frazier Museum of International History , Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, Kentucky's Frazier Museum of International History brings historical interpretation, arms and artifacts together. The museum's collections include the Frazier Museum's permanent collection of arms and related artifacts and the Royal Armouries Collection of armor, weapons and artifacts, on loan from the UK.
Louisville, Kentucky's Frazier Museum of International History brings historical interpretation, arms and artifacts together. The museum's collections include the Frazier Museum's permanent collection of arms and related artifacts and the Royal Armouries Collection of armor, weapons and artifacts, on loan from the UK.
Holiday Travel With Grandchildren
Plan to spend some special time with your grandchildren during the holidays. Take your grandchildren on a holiday trip or enjoy making special memories during a holiday-themed daytrip. We'll help you find Christmas markets, model train and holiday light displays and holiday festivals.
Plan to spend some special time with your grandchildren during the holidays. Take your grandchildren on a holiday trip or enjoy making special memories during a holiday-themed daytrip. We'll help you find Christmas markets, model train and holiday light displays and holiday festivals.
La Brea Tar Pits and Page Museum, Los Angeles
Take a trip into California's prehistoric past at the La Brea Tar Pits and Page Museum. Here, on Los Angeles' famous Wilshire Boulevard, you can see the asphalt pools that trapped and preserved thousands of animals. Watch paleontologists work on fossils excavated from the La Brea Tar Pits and find out more about Ice Age animals inside the Page Museum.
Take a trip into California's prehistoric past at the La Brea Tar Pits and Page Museum. Here, on Los Angeles' famous Wilshire Boulevard, you can see the asphalt pools that trapped and preserved thousands of animals. Watch paleontologists work on fossils excavated from the La Brea Tar Pits and find out more about Ice Age animals inside the Page Museum.
National Museum of the United States Air Force, Dayton, Ohio
The National Museum of the United States Air Force, located in Dayton, Ohio, is the largest and oldest military aviation museum in the world. The museum showcases the history of the U.S. Air Force and is packed with historic aircraft, memorabilia, aviation equipment and weapons.
The National Museum of the United States Air Force, located in Dayton, Ohio, is the largest and oldest military aviation museum in the world. The museum showcases the history of the U.S. Air Force and is packed with historic aircraft, memorabilia, aviation equipment and weapons.
National World War II Memorial
The National World War II Memorial, which was dedicated in 2004, is the only memorial to a twentieth-century event on the central area of Washington, D.C.'s National Mall.
The National World War II Memorial, which was dedicated in 2004, is the only memorial to a twentieth-century event on the central area of Washington, D.C.'s National Mall.
New and Recently Renovated Museums in the U.S.
Perhaps your travel plans will take you to a place you've visited in the past. Don't rule out a return visit to a museum; these days, many museums are renovating and relocating. Find out more about new and newly-renovated museums around the U.S.
Perhaps your travel plans will take you to a place you've visited in the past. Don't rule out a return visit to a museum; these days, many museums are renovating and relocating. Find out more about new and newly-renovated museums around the U.S.
Niagara Falls for Senior Travelers
Niagara Falls is renowned for its natural beauty. The United States falls and the Canadian falls each have their own charms. There are many tours available, including the famous Maid of the Mist Boat Tour.
Niagara Falls is renowned for its natural beauty. The United States falls and the Canadian falls each have their own charms. There are many tours available, including the famous Maid of the Mist Boat Tour.
Palm Springs Travel for Seniors
Palm Springs, California, is a perfect place to relax away from the bustle and traffic of Los Angeles. Palm Springs offers everything from golf to gambling, but you can also hang out by the pool or shop till you drop.
Palm Springs, California, is a perfect place to relax away from the bustle and traffic of Los Angeles. Palm Springs offers everything from golf to gambling, but you can also hang out by the pool or shop till you drop.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Photo Tour
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif., houses not only Reagan's presidential archives but also an impressive collection of memorabilia and artifacts. Touring the Boeing 707 that served as Air Force One for seven presidents will be a highlight of your visit. Take our photo tour of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif., houses not only Reagan's presidential archives but also an impressive collection of memorabilia and artifacts. Touring the Boeing 707 that served as Air Force One for seven presidents will be a highlight of your visit. Take our photo tour of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.
See L.A.'s Senior-Friendly Museums
Whether you enjoy ancient fossils or modern art, you'll find a senior-friendly museum to suit your taste in the Los Angeles area.
Whether you enjoy ancient fossils or modern art, you'll find a senior-friendly museum to suit your taste in the Los Angeles area.
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California, is home not only to an outstanding collection of paintings, rare books, sculpture and tapestries, but also to a reknowned research library and 120 acres of spectacular gardens.
The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California, is home not only to an outstanding collection of paintings, rare books, sculpture and tapestries, but also to a reknowned research library and 120 acres of spectacular gardens.
The Norton Simon Museum
Art lovers will enjoy the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, California, just a few miles from downtown Los Angeles. Entrepreneur Norton Simon and his wife, actress Jennifer Jones, collected Old Masters, Impressionist, Modern and Asian art. From Rembrandt to Rodin, it's all on display at Pasadena's Norton Simon Museum.
Art lovers will enjoy the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, California, just a few miles from downtown Los Angeles. Entrepreneur Norton Simon and his wife, actress Jennifer Jones, collected Old Masters, Impressionist, Modern and Asian art. From Rembrandt to Rodin, it's all on display at Pasadena's Norton Simon Museum.
Top Living History Museums in the U.S.
People from around the world visit Williamsburg to immerse themselves in American colonial history. If you're nowhere near southern Virginia, don't worry. There are excellent living history museums around the U.S.
People from around the world visit Williamsburg to immerse themselves in American colonial history. If you're nowhere near southern Virginia, don't worry. There are excellent living history museums around the U.S.