Bayside History Museum in North Beach, Maryland offers several fascinating exhibits for visitors to explore including the Amusement Park at Chesapeake Beach which is complete with merry go round and carved carousel animals. Other exhibits available are "A day at the beach" featuring paleontology, archaeology, bathing beauties, restaurants, boating, fishing and gambling, the Camp Roosevelt exhibit, Maryland's first permanent Boy Scout Camp, the war of 1812 exhibit and so much more. Bayside History Museum is dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Chesapeake Bay and is wheelchair friendly.READ MORE

Dal Pirata Beach in Giardini Naxos, Messina, Italy is a wonderful attraction in Sicily near the archaeological site, and surrounded by two partitions of a lava flow from Moio a prehistoric cone on the slopes of Mount Etna. This historical site is well worth a visit to see the lava valleys and shapes of the magma as it cooled with beautiful arches, and is where the Greeks landed to establish the first Greek colony in Sicily and called it Naxos. Dal Pirata Beach also offers a restaurant, snacks and a bar and is simply a wonderful place to visit.READ MORE

The Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society in Onancock, Virginia, USA serves to educate the community about the past and history of the Eastern Shore by preservation and interpretation through it's collections. Enjoy exhibitions and programs, and collections consisting of valuable historic properties, artifacts, archives, and a library. With ongoing lectures and evening seminars, art exhibits and workshops through out the year, the Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society have something of interest for everyone. Ker Place houses the museum and museum shop and is the society's headquarters, and is available for rental as a wedding venue, conference venue of any other special occasion.READ MORE

Cobh Heritage Centre offers an insight into the Queenstown story with exhibitions and is wheel chair accessible. Savour a wonderful meal and atmosphere in the restaurant of the restored Victorian Railway Station, where delicious hot meals, pastries and sandwiches are served all day. At Cobh Heritage Centre learn about life in Ireland through the 18th and 19th century, the mass emigration and great famine, how prisoners were transported to Australia, and the stories are told through mostly permanent exhibitions, it's really fascinating to visit.READ MORE

The Glencoe and North Lorn Folk Museum in Glencoe, Highland, Scotland is housed in the historic site of traditional 18th century thatched cottages and fascinating collections include Jacobite relics, costumes, toys and domestic utensils all from the Glencoe area. The Glencoe and North Lorn Folk Museum strives to promote the history of Glencoe with the collections, and also highlights the work and workers of the Ballachulish slate quarry. Enjoy exhibitions and events throughout the year, and purchase a souvenir or book at the museum shop, here you can discover the best of Scottish history.READ MORE

The NRA National Firearms Museum in Fairfax, Virginia showcases one of the finest firearms collections in the world, through fifteen galleries and admission is free. Here you will find more than 2700 rare firearms of significant historical value, and themed exhibits await, it's a fascinating journey through American firearm history and more. The NRA National Firearms Museum Store stocks a range of incredible books covering guns and for collectors and firearm collectables, valuable resources are found here. Museum displays showcasing the simplest of hand cannons right up to today's innovations also show exhibits of the uses of guns from early settlement, to police, hunting, comepetition and personal defense and more.READ MORE

Hexham Old Goal is a wonderful attraction to visit when in Hexham, Northumberland and will give visitors and insight into the crimes and punishments of Medieval days in Northumberland. This historic site brings history to life in the oldest purpose built prison in England, and was used until the 1820's. The building is now a museum and tourist information centre and visitors can delve into the dark history of the Old Gaol, the Shire and the Borders, and come away with an unforgettable experience. The area's history is also covered and there is a special Reiver Raid film about the terrifying Border Reiver raids, Hexham Old Goal is well worth a visit.READ MORE

Maudslay State Park near Newburyport, Massachusetts offers stunning mountain bike trails, 19th century gardens, hiking opportunities, even horseback riding trails and more. Come and enjoy a wonderful outing surrounded by rolling meadows, towering pines, ornamental trees and gorgeous mountain laurel, the Maudslay State Park is simply exquisite whether you are looking for somewhere to picnic, or walk or even some cross country skiing and more. This historic site is a breathtaking journey, and perfect for wedding ceremonies, and cultural events are a regular feature in summer.READ MORE

Coffin House in Newburyport, Massachusetts provides a wonderful insight into domestic life in rural New England back in the day. Here you will find antique furnishings, art and artifacts, gardens, and collectibles from through the centuries. Coffin House was built in 1678, and accommodated over 6 generations of the Coffin family after which it is was given to Historic New England and preserved as a museum. Fascinating items include cupboards with displays of the family pewter and other kitchen objects, baskets, boxes, and earthenware displays, a mid-eighteenth century cradle, a seventeenth-century dining table, a looking glass, and so much more. READ MORE

The Havre de Grace Decoy Museum is a heritage museum in Havre de Grace, Maryland that strive to convey the importance of the Upper bay decoy to audiences. A decoy was used to lure waterfowl within range of hunters, and were simple representations of ducks and geese rough-hewn from wood. Today they are collector's items and some even sophisticated works of art with skills passed down from master to apprentice through the centuries. The Havre de Grace Decoy Museum showcases over 1200 decoys and decorative carvings by masters, so come and enjoy works of American folk art in a stunning setting.READ MORE