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Historic Kennebec Riverfront - Augusta, Maine
Cute Downtowns Kevin Durst 12/16/22 Cute Downtowns Kevin Durst 12/16/22

Historic Kennebec Riverfront - Augusta, Maine

The Historic Downtown Augusta area is located on the Kennebec River in the heart of Maine’s Capitol. Water Street business district is filled with 19th century commercial architecture. and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Roadside Maine - Calais and Robbinston
Roadside Stops Kevin Durst 12/16/22 Roadside Stops Kevin Durst 12/16/22

Roadside Maine - Calais and Robbinston

Calais, Maine has three US-Canada crossings over the St. Croix River. It was the home of the first railroad in Maine, incorporated in 1832.

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Historic Gay Beach Town - Cherry Grove, NY
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 12/16/22 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 12/16/22

Historic Gay Beach Town - Cherry Grove, NY

Cherry Grove started to become more of a refuge for gay men and lesbians, forming one of the country’s first gay beach towns. Actors, writes and other associated with the the theater community would flock to the summer community of Cherry Grove.

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Over The Top In Dyker Heights - Holiday Lights
City Walks Kevin Durst 12/16/22 City Walks Kevin Durst 12/16/22

Over The Top In Dyker Heights - Holiday Lights

The Dyker Heights Holiday display has become one of the most sought out New York attraction during the holiday season.

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Spanning The East River Since 1883 - The Brooklyn Bridge
Impressive Architecture Kevin Durst 12/9/22 Impressive Architecture Kevin Durst 12/9/22

Spanning The East River Since 1883 - The Brooklyn Bridge

Built between 1869 and 1883, the iconic Brooklyn Bridge was the longest suspension bridge in the world, at the time of completion. It was the first roadway connecting Brooklyn and Manhattan.

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Home Of The First American Born Mayor Of New York City - Sagtikos Manor
House Museum Kevin Durst 12/9/22 House Museum Kevin Durst 12/9/22

Home Of The First American Born Mayor Of New York City - Sagtikos Manor

The colonial revival style Sagtikos Manor was built by Stephanus Van Cortlands, the first American born Mayor of New York City, in 1697. The house, originally on 1,200 acres, was expanded in 1772 and then again in 1902.

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A Museum Dedicated To Lucy Maud Montgomery - Anne Of Green Gables Museum
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 12/9/22 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 12/9/22

A Museum Dedicated To Lucy Maud Montgomery - Anne Of Green Gables Museum

Montgomery called the Anne of Green Gables Museum house “the Wonder Castle of My Childhood”. The house is filled with memorabilia allowing you to see the world through Mongomery’s eyes.

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A Methodist Camp And So Much More - Martha’s Vineyard, MA
Historic Sites, Impressive Architecture Kevin Durst 12/2/22 Historic Sites, Impressive Architecture Kevin Durst 12/2/22

A Methodist Camp And So Much More - Martha’s Vineyard, MA

The Methodist Camp Ground, originally called Wesleyan Grove, on Martha’s Vineyard dates back to 1835 when Jeremiah Pease and a few other men secured half an acre in Oak Bluffs.

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Final Resting Place For Over 100 Titanic Victims - Fairview Lawn Cemetery, Nova Scotia
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 12/2/22 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 12/2/22

Final Resting Place For Over 100 Titanic Victims - Fairview Lawn Cemetery, Nova Scotia

Fairview Lawn Cemetery in Halifax, Nova Scotia is perhaps best know as the final resting place for 121 victims of the of the RMS Titanic sinking.

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A Victorian Writer’s South Berwick Maine Retreat - Sarah Orne-Jewett House
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 12/2/22 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 12/2/22

A Victorian Writer’s South Berwick Maine Retreat - Sarah Orne-Jewett House

The Sarah Oren-Jewett House was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1991 for its association with the Victorian-age writer.

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Prince Edward Island’s Historic Fishing Village - Victoria-By-The-Sea
Cute Downtowns Kevin Durst 12/2/22 Cute Downtowns Kevin Durst 12/2/22

Prince Edward Island’s Historic Fishing Village - Victoria-By-The-Sea

It is a picturesque fishing town, with a lighthouse, tucked away on the south shore of Prince Edward Island.

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The Highest Mountain On The Atlantic Coast - Cadillac Mountain
National Park Kevin Durst 11/25/22 National Park Kevin Durst 11/25/22

The Highest Mountain On The Atlantic Coast - Cadillac Mountain

Cadillac Mountain is the highest point on the eastern seaboard of the U.S. This mountain is known as the first place in the continental U.S. to see the sunrise.

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“Bridge Over The Inn”- Innsbruck, Austria
City Walks Kevin Durst 11/25/22 City Walks Kevin Durst 11/25/22

“Bridge Over The Inn”- Innsbruck, Austria

Innsbruck’s old town is full of historic and architectural gems all within easy walking distance. A colorful, picturesque city sitting in a valley surrounded by enormous, snow-capped mountains.

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A Planned British Colony in Canada - Lunenberg, Nova Scotia
Cute Downtowns Kevin Durst 11/25/22 Cute Downtowns Kevin Durst 11/25/22

A Planned British Colony in Canada - Lunenberg, Nova Scotia

Timeless is a word that is justifiably in describing Old Lunenberg, with hundreds of colorful 18th- and 19th-century buildings the line the steep streets of the historic section.

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Originally Called “Eden” - Bar Harbor, Maine
Cute Downtowns Kevin Durst 11/25/22 Cute Downtowns Kevin Durst 11/25/22

Originally Called “Eden” - Bar Harbor, Maine

Once a retreat for wealthy families, today the eclectic small town hosts summer and fall visitors, some visiting nearby Arcadia National Park.

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The Oldest University City - Heidelberg, Germany
City Walks Kevin Durst 11/18/22 City Walks Kevin Durst 11/18/22

The Oldest University City - Heidelberg, Germany

The heart of Heidelberg’s Old Town is the Marktplatz square, which has many beautiful fountains, grand period homes, cafes and shops. It is the oldest college town and is known for its romantic cityscape surrounded by tree-filled hills.

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America’s Oldest State Park - Niagara Falls
Historic State Parks Kevin Durst 11/18/22 Historic State Parks Kevin Durst 11/18/22

America’s Oldest State Park - Niagara Falls

America’s oldest state park is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to bring you closer to the natural grandeur of the falls.

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A Wealthy Ship Capatin’s 1807 Home - The Nickels-Sortwell House
House Museum Kevin Durst 11/18/22 House Museum Kevin Durst 11/18/22

A Wealthy Ship Capatin’s 1807 Home - The Nickels-Sortwell House

The white Federal-style mansion on Main Street was a symbol of wealth for William Nickels. It then became a hotel for 40+ years, before being acquired by Alvin Sortwell who restored it as summer house for his family.

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The “Versailles” of Bavaria - Linderhof Palace
Impressive Architecture, Historic Sites Kevin Durst 11/11/22 Impressive Architecture, Historic Sites Kevin Durst 11/11/22

The “Versailles” of Bavaria - Linderhof Palace

The castle at Linderhof or Linderhof Palace is part of the famed legacy of the Bavarian King Ludwig II, situated in the Bavarian Alps. Linderhof is considered one of King Ludwig II’s smallest palaces, but it is surrounded by extensive gardens an terraces in the Italian style.

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The Rustic Beauty The Roosevelts Loved - Campobello
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 11/11/22 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 11/11/22

The Rustic Beauty The Roosevelts Loved - Campobello

Campobello was the Roosevelt’s 34-room cottage on Campobello Island, New Brunswick, Canada. Since 1964, the International Park has been jointly administered by both the U.S. and Canada.

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