Louisville Historic Tours in Louisville, Kentucky, USA operate from Smokey's Bean Coffee shop, and these delightful walking tours take part rain or shine just bring an umbrella, and well behaved pets are welcome. Guides and interpreters are actual residents and offer an award winning experience incorporating historic and architectural experts for a truly memorable, learning experience complete with fascinating sightseeing and treasures of Kentucky's largest city. Louisville Historic Tours also includes tours of Old Louisville with it's many old homes and building styles and architectural details, as well as bourbon history and more, and they do America’s Most Haunted Neighborhood Tour too, not for the faint hearted.READ MORE

The William F. Perry House is a stunning attraction in Bridgton, Maine, USA and was originally built in 1874 and is currently listed on the National Historic register. With a long history going back to just two years before Jesse James robbed the Northfield Bank, it's a beautiful and wonderful attraction, and ghost tours are available through companies and individuals in the area. Richard G. Stevens has started a project to restore the building to it's original splendor and elegance and to provide an interior suitable for commercial, retail and professional occupancy in historical surrounds, and your are invited to be a part of this exciting restoration and project, the William F. Perry House awaits you.READ MORE

Elliot Lake Nuclear and Mining Museum in Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada traces the history of the area right up to the discovery of uranium mining, milling and uses of uranium, going all the way back to the days of lumbering and trapping. Tracing the development of area mines, mine rescues and the development of the modern community, it's also the home of the Canadian Mining hall of fame with it's portraits and biographies. Elliot Lake Nuclear and Mining Museum also boasts the beautiful Denison Doors which once graced the main entrance of the administration building of the Elliot Lake Denison mine, the world's largest uranium facility of its time. The museum has received much acclaim for its quality exhibits and presentations.READ MORE

Gore Bay Museum in Gore Bay on Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada was originally a jailhouse and jailer's residence, now hosting and representing the history of the early settlers, and stunning art exhibits. Come for a fascinating walk back in time and view the mesmerizing displays and exhibits, they also have a variety of books on current exhibits, fossils and boating. Gore Bay Museum is located just five minutes walk from the marina so come by boat, there's a small admission charge and children are welcome.READ MORE

The Great Laxey Wheel or Lady Isabella is a fascinating tourist attraction and the largest working waterwheel in the world built all the way back in 1854 to pump water from the Isle of Man's Great Laxey Mine. Today you can climb to the top of this 72 and a half foot diamater wheel, and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views afforded from this brilliant example of Victorian engineering, you can also follow the paths and even go underground. The Great Laxey Wheel is the last surviving working wheel of its kind in the world and is a not to be missed tourist attraction on the island, and while visiting enjoy stories of the Laxey Miners and see the magnificence of the wheel up close.READ MORE

Snaefell Mountain Railway is located on the eastern coast of the Isle of Man running from the village of Laxey and was built all the way back in 1895. Still operating today with the majority of it's original Victorian rolling stock, take a fascinating journey on this Victorian electric tram from Laxey to the summit of Snaefell, the only mountain on the island. Enjoy view to England, Scotland, Wales and even Ireland on a clear day. Snaefell Mountain Railway also runs from Laxey to Douglas and Ramsey stopping along the way at all the glens along the route, come for a fascinating and historical journey in these beautiful old trams.READ MORE

The Saint Croix Island International Historic Site in Calais, Maine is open year round during daylight hours and was originally called Muttoneguis by the Native Americans who had used it for many years before the French arrived. Come walk the interpretive trail, go on a ranger led program to learn more about the park and its fascinating history, enjoy a picnic, do some bird watching, relax and take in the beautiful scenery. Guided tours are available most days from Mid May through Columbus day, and a park ranger is there most days. The Saint Croix Island International Historic Site has a mainland facility, with ranger station, interpretive trail and shelter, a parking lot, pathways and restrooms, and there's no public access to Saint Croix Island, come learn about the beginning of French presence in North America.READ MORE

Bluebell Vintage Bed and Breakfast in Birkenhead, Merseyside is always open, and this beautiful Victorian house still retains many original features and boasts a large garden with ample parking. This grade 11 listed building offers a wonderful stay from it's location in the heart of the World Heritage site Birkenhead Park inspired by New York City's Central Park, and all rooms have a quirky theme. The design by Victorian Gothic architect Walter Scott is heavily influenced by the Gothic style of Pugin, and the house was built in 1847 using local sandstone. Bluebell Vintage Bed and Breakfast offers a wonderful stay in historic surrounds and there's a kitchen, conservatory, extensive library and DVD collection for guests use.READ MORE

The Dundee Museum of Transport in Dundee, Scotland has three fascinating display halls showing and telling the stories of local transport pioneers and innovators as well as displaying vehicles from local and national collections. There's marine history, Dundee's tram network and railway and an every changing display of cars, commercial vehicles and buses. After your fascinating journey through the history of transport stop by the shop and DVD's. The Dundee Museum of Transport also hosts many transport related events throughout the year, and welcomes all on a memorable journey.READ MORE

Discovery Point in Dundee, Scotland welcomes you to an amazing adventure visit where you climb aboard Captain Scott's ship RRS Discovery and follow in the footsteps of him and his crew as the journey into Antarctica. Follow the hardships and the triumphs, enjoy audiovisual shows, computer-based multimedia and displays of the actual artefacts as well as hands on interactives, come for a first hand experience and learn the fascinating tale of one the most heroic voyages of exploration ever undertaken. Discovery Point has a gift shop and cafe, and they are open all year in all weather, come visit this 5-star award winning attraction.READ MORE