The house was built in 1807 by Judge Silas Lee, when Wiscasset was one of the busiest ports east of Boston. Captain Tucker bought the property and it stayed in the family until being turned over to Historic New England and operated as a house museum.

Munich is located in the southern German state of Bavaria and is also the capital and home to centuries-old buildings. It is known for its annual Oktoberfest celebration, beer halls and gardens.

Hamilton House was built by merchant Jonathan Hamilton, from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in 1788. The Georgian-style house stands above the Salmon Falls River, and is surrounded by formal gardens and a 200-acre wildlife sanctuary.

Halifax is the largest urban area in Atlantic Canada and is the traditional and trendy capital of the province of Nova Scotia. Between the impressive waterfront and colorful, bustling streets, Halifax is a picturesque city.

The visible landmark on the Great South Bay and the Fire Island National Seashore, is the lighthouse, built in 1857-1858 and is 168 feet tall.

A nonsectarian burying ground, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery occupies about 90 acres, and was developed after recognition that the local churchyard was no longer servicing the needs of the community.

Merchant James Rundlet and his wife Jane built their home in 1807. The home was an urban showplace, filled with all the finest home furnishings and latest innovations of the day.

Charlottetown is Prince Edward Island’s oldest and largest urban center, but has a definite small-town feel. The compact city center has striking churches, colonial houses and a lively Peake’s Wharf on the waterfront.

This picturesque old town is filled with charm with century-old buildings, horse-drawn carriages and a walkable historic district with lush flowering gardens lining the street.

Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve is situation on a scenic peninsula extending out into the Long Island Sound and offers miles of nature trails.

The 206-year-old Peggy’s Cove draws many visitors each year because you can visit both a picturesque fishing village rich in history and adventure and a lighthouse.

The unique colorful facades of Tannersville’s Main Street was the vision of local artist Elena Patterson. The Hunter Foundation implemented the “Paint Program” is supported by local residents and corporate sponsors. This all started back in 2003 and was seen as a prospect of Tannersville’s economic rebirth.

Gadsby’s Tavern Museum consists of two buildings, a tavern built in 1785, and the City Tavern & Hotel built in 1792. This establishment was the center of Alexandria’s social, political and commercial life.

The Nymphenburg Palace is a Baroque palace located in Munich, Germany. It is considered one of the premier royal palaces of Europe and was the summer residence for Bavarian Kings for over 300 years.

The Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden was constructed 1785 and is located in Old Town Alexandria. The house and its collections present a timeline of nineteenth and early twentieth century history and family life.

The narrow and winding streets of Salburg’s historic city center gives one a real sense of the charming cultural city. A unique combination of scenic Alpine landscape and architectural richness has led to Salzburg’s reputation as one of the world’s most beautiful cities.

The Long Island Museum of Art, History and Carriages contains the Dorothy & Ward Melville Carriage Museum displaying almost 200 vehicles in eight galleries.

Along with Cologne and Dusseldorf, Mainz is one of the carnival capitals of Germany, with its celebrations spanning a month. Fassenacht is the peak celebration in spring with all-night parties, extravagant dinners, costume balls and a parade known as Rosenmontag.

In this post I will cover the Mount Vernon neighborhood, the Cylburn Arboretum and the Civic Work’s Clifton Mansion.

The name Neuschwanstein means “new swan”and this castle is often referred to as the “Sleeping Beauty” or “Cinderella” Castle. The exterior of the castle is breathtaking, and it was built across from his childhood home, Hohenschwangau Castle.