The Burnham Tavern Museum is a national historic site in Machias, Maine, USA and the site of the First Naval Battle of the American revolution, and the tavern itself was built in 1770, and today is largely original. There are collections and artifacts well worth seeing from the great battle, and the tavern is a fine example of the design and technology of the time with interesting architecture. The Burnham Tavern Museum is today furnished much as it was then and many furnishings have their own history to tell, come visit and learn about American in its infancy and the tavern's fascinating story.READ MORE

The Logan Mansion in Shreveport, Louisiana, USA is a beautiful Queen Anne Victorian home dating all the way back to 1897 and today the floor plan of the house remains exactly as it was when constructed, and is now fully restored to its former beauty. When visiting, the homeowners will take you on a tour through all 17 room include the massive attic, and share many fascinating stories of the history with you. The Logan Mansion is believed to be haunted with sightings of a little girl in the house, and objects that move mysteriously, and they host many events like murder mystery dinners, and birthday tea parties, and are also available for showers, club meetings and social groups, and soon will be hosting weddings and wedding receptions.READ MORE

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 Inn at Woodhaven in Louisville, Kentucky, USA is a historic bed and breakfast listed on the National Register of Historic Places and a county Landmark, and with comfortable, spacious guestrooms and suites, tasteful and elegant, an unforgettable stay is guaranteed. Rooms are beautifully furnished with elegant antiques, and come with complimentary soft drinks, cookies and internet, TV/DVD, exclusive bath products, luxury king or queen beds, private baths, fireplaces and much more, and they are a delight to stay in year round. The Inn at Woodhaven offers hearty breakfasts freshly prepared every morning and enjoyed in the dining room, they will even prepare a continental breakfast for early birds, it's a great way to start the day before heading out exploring the exciting attractions and more in the area.READ MORE

Piedras Blancas Light Station in Cambria, California, is a historical lighthouse that was built in 1874 to a height of 100 feet, and after structural damage resulting from earthquakes, 3 levels were removed and today stands at a height of 70 feet. Access to this unique lighthouse is only through guided tours on specific days, and these tours give visitors an interesting insight into the vital role that a lighthouse served in maritime navigation. Volunteer guides at Piedras Blancas Light Station are knowledgeable and friendly, and with binoculars conveniently placed in the lighthouse visitors are able to see seals, pelicans, whales, dolphins frolicking in the surrounding waters.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

Martha's Inn Bed and Breakfast in Gore Bay on Manitoulin Island, Ontario offers a memorable stay in this lovingly restored Victorian home dating back to 1891, and rooms have beautiful antiques and collectibles from that era. Continental breakfasts are served in the classic dining room and included in your stay, and rooms are clean and comfortable and beautifully decorated with choices of a King Room, Blue Room, Garden room and cute room for one person, so come make yourself at home. Martha's Inn Bed and Breakfast has spacious, wrap around verandas with stunning views you can even enjoy the deer, there WIFI internet and satellite TV, ample parking and a refrigerator, it's all here for a wonderful stay on this beautiful island.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

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

Fenwick Island Lighthouse in Fenwick Island has long been an important landmark along the Delaware coast, and still today it's historic significance remains. In the mid Nineteenth century, the United States Lighthouse Board prompted the construction of a lighthouse after many shipwrecks near the Fenwick Shoals. There's an 87 foot tower with unusual design because the outer brick tower is conical, and a second inner brick tower is an 8 foot diameter cylinder, and the third order housed the Fresnel lens designed to collect and focus the light rays into a horizontal beam more efficiently than a reflector system, plus there are two lightkeepers houses which are now private residences. Today, Friends of the Fenwick Island Lighthouse have returned the lighthouse to it's former glory and ensure the light is kept on.READ MORE