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fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

Could moving a WWII-era icon bolster visits to this East Bay city?

The Red Oak Victory, staged in a basin in Richmond's port, is one of the last known surviving ships built in the city during World War II. The floating museum is one of many sites from the era that honors Richmond's contribution to the war effort. Officials now hope to drive more visitors to the ship and some of its other sites by relocating the Red Oak Victory to an area they believe would have more synergy with other war era sites and public transportation.
East Bay real estate
History
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

The Indo Daily: 'Ireland's Alcatraz' - The colourful history of Spike Island

Spike Island evolved from a 7th-century monastery to a major British fortress and Ireland's largest prison, now serving as a tourist attraction.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

An unsung alternative to the Cotswolds: exploring Leicestershire's Welland valley

Market Harborough and the Welland valley offer rich history, a major Iron Age coin hoard, varied architecture, canals, and appealing local culture as an unsung Cotswolds alternative.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Step inside the Cotswolds, where Americans are flocking for a taste of old-money luxury

The Cotswolds attract American tourists and affluent expats who seek historic villages, honey‑colored cottages, and quintessential English country life where old money and newcomers coexist.
History
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Vintage photos show what life in small-town America was like 100 years ago

Early-1900s American small towns thrived with local manufacturing and tight communities but declined mid-century as industries left, becoming tourist sites or ghost towns.
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Why the ghost tour industry faces a scary future

Internet-driven multicity ghost-tour chains centralized operations and online marketing, transforming local ghost-tour traditions and creating conflicts with independent, neighborhood-based guides.
Real estate
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

How 3 millennials built a business turning Malaysia's iconic shophouses into heritage stays

Aayu Homes converts Penang shophouses into affordable, authentic guest accommodations using an asset-light model of leases and management agreements.
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fromArchDaily
3 months ago

Ancillary Facilities in the Tangshan Ape-man Cave Scenic Area / AESEU Architectural Technology and Art studio

Tangshan Ancient Ape-man Cave Scenic Area faces constrained land use, causing traffic congestion, lack of distinctive features, and inadequate services at the urban-rural fringe.
History
fromMedievalists.net
3 months ago

Secret Stirling Tours Open Hidden Corners of Scotland's Famous Castle - Medievalists.net

Stirling Castle now offers Secret Stirling Tours providing limited, guided access to usually closed areas, revealing hidden chambers and centuries of history.
History
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

A heaving Bridgerton cleavage or bloody decapitation? What your favourite era of history says about you | Emma Beddington

Majority of people prefer traveling to the past over the future, influenced by pervasive historical media and diverse historical attractions catering to varied tastes.
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Long-closed Hawaii national historical park reopening on Molokai

The tour is the only park-authorized commercial operator and offers a respectful, accurate and personal perspective of Kalaupapa's history,
Public health
London
fromianVisits
4 months ago

Tickets Alert: Crypt tours of St Mary's church Wanstead

St Mary the Virgin in Wanstead opens its Georgian crypt for Wanstead Fringe public tours, offering up to four daily tours at £10 each.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
6 months ago

This Scenic Train Has Dramatic River Canyon Sights-and an Open-air Car for Cinematic Views

Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad offers scenic train rides through historical landscapes in West Virginia, allowing passengers to experience a nostalgic journey.
Austin
fromAustin Monitor
7 months ago

Survey says Austin could benefit from promoting historic structures - Austin Monitor

The city of Austin is surveying historic sites to preserve heritage and boost tourism.
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