Following is condensed information from each of the TIH travel blogs with links that can help you make upcoming travel plans quickly and efficiently.
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Where: Boston, MS
Why: Site of important historical events since 1630. Famous for the Boston Tea Party, “Paul Revere’s ride” and nearby battles during the Revolutionary War.
Suggestions
Lodging: Hotel Indigo Boston Garden; Courtyard Boston Downtown/North Station
Dining: Union Oyster House; Bell in Hand Tavern
Travel: Boston Logan International Airport
Where: Cincinnati, OH
Why: Experience Cincinnati Union Terminal, built in 1933 as the most elegant Art Deco train station in the U.S. Go through the Museum Center with its OMNIMAX® Theater during your visit.
Suggestions
Lodging: 21c Museum Hotel; Holiday Inn & Suites Cincinnati Downtown
Dining: Taft’s Ale House; Hathaway’s Diner; Metropole Restaurant
Travel: Cincinnati International Airport
Where: Coronado, CA, Hotel Del Coronado
Why: Enjoy staying at one of the most glamorous and historic hotels in the U.S.
Suggestion
Dining: Sheerwater Restaurant at the Hotel Del
Travel: Fly into San Diego International Airport, rent a vehicle and drive across the beautiful Coronado Bay Bridge to the Hotel Del Coronado.
Where: Fort Ticonderoga, NY
Why: Site of the first American victory in the Revolutionary War.
Suggestions
Lodging: Trout House Village Resort, Hague, NY; Middlebury Inn, Middlebury, VT
Dining: America’s Fort Café; Morgan’s Tavern at the Middlebury Inn
Travel: Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport, Burlington, VT (BTV)
Where: Hampton Roads, VA
Why: Great sea-related history at the museum Nauticus in Norfolk and the Mariners’ Museum and Park in Newport News.
Suggestions
Lodging: A wide selection including Courtyard by Marriott, Newport News; and Hilton Norfolk the Main.
Dining: Maymar Poke and Grill, Norfolk; Second Street American Bistro, Newport News.
Travel: Both Norfolk International Airport and Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport are served by major airlines.
Where: Jamestown, VA
Why: Walk in the footsteps of the English settlers who landed here in 1607.
Suggestions
Lodging: Various lodging choices including the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Williamsburg; Vacation Village at Williamsburg
Dining: Rocco’s Smokehouse Grill; Opus 9 Steakhouse
Travel: Closest airport: Newport/News Williamsburg international
Where: New Orleans, LA
Why: Explore French, Spanish, Creole origins from the 18th century forward. Famous for American jazz and the Mardi Gras.
Suggestions
Lodging: Dauphine Orleans; Ritz-Carlton New Orleans
Dining: Commander’s Palace; Court of the Two Sisters
Travel: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Where: Savannah, GA
Why: Discover the dramatic history of a beautiful city that grew during the American Revolution, survived the Civil War and became a major player in the Civil Rights movement.
Suggestions
Lodging: The historic Gastonian B&B; the Hyatt Regency Savannah
Dining: The Chart House; Savannah Seafood Shack
Travel: Savannah Hilton Head International Airport serves major airlines and commuters, but you can also reach Savannah by train. Check Amtrak.com.
Where: St. Augustine, FL
Why: Lots of history dating from 1660 including the fort—the Castillo de San Marcos–historic buildings and charming walks to enjoy.
Suggestions
Lodging: St. George Inn; DoubleTree by Hilton St. Augustine
Dining: The Blue Hen Café; Catch 27
Where: San Diego, CA, the Whaley House
Why: Located in Old Town, the original San Diego settlement, the Whaley House has been dubbed the country’s “most supernatural home” by The Travel Channel.
Suggestions
Lodging: The US Grant Hotel; the Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown
Dining: In Old Town: Fiesta de Reyes; Old Town Mexican Café
Travel: Fly into San Diego International Airport or take Amtrak from L.A. to San Diego
Where: Sea Girt, NJ
Why: Learn more about the historic Sea Girt Lighthouse.
Suggestions
Lodging: Hewitt Wellington Hotel; Rodeway Inn, Point Pleasant
Dining: St. Stephen’s Green Publick House; Whispers at the Hewitt Wellington Hotel
Travel: Closest airports are JFK in New York and Newark Airport in New Jersey.
Where: The Ballpark Tour
Why: Enjoy experiencing iconic ballparks Fenway Park, Wrigley Field and Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Suggestions
Lodging:
- Boston: Verb Hotel; Hotel Commonwealth
- Baltimore: Rachael’s Dowry Bed and Breakfast; Baltimore Hampton Inn-Downtown-Convention Center
- Chicago: Hotel Zachary Chicago; Ambassador Chicago
Dining: Enjoy fan-favorite ballpark food
Travel: Make it a real tour and drive to these ballparks!
Where: Williams, AZ
Why: Gateway for a fun excursion to the magnificent Grand Canyon.
Suggestions
Lodging: Grand Canyon Railway Hotel
Dining: Fred Harvey Restaurant; Spenser’s Pub
Travel: Flagstaff Pulliam Airport. If driving, you will follow I-40 to Williams.
Where: Williamsburg, VA
Why: Colonial Capital of Virginia. Visit the world our Founding Fathers knew.
Suggestions
Lodging: Williamsburg Inn; Williamsburg Lodge; Woodlands Hotel & Suites
Dining: The King’s Arms Tavern, Chowning’s Tavern, Fat Canary, Blue Talon Bistro
Travel: Airports: Norfolk International, Richmond International, Newport News-Williamsburg International
Where: Asheville, NC
Why: History related to Native Americans and frontiersmen, home to famous writers, spectacular views of surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains, site of the fabulous Biltmore Estate.
Suggestions
Lodging: The Inn on Biltmore estate; Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Asheville West
Dining: Jargon, Sunny Point Café (breakfast, lunch), Cedric’s Tavern (Biltmore Estate)
Travel: Asheville Regional Airport
Where: Mystic, CT
Why: A charming area long tied to shipbuilding. A visit to the Mystic Seaport Museum is a must.
Suggestions
Lodging: The Whaler’s Inn; Mystic at the Aquarium Hilton
Dining: Seafood Snack Bar; Noble Smokehouse
Travel: T.F. Green Airport in Warwick, RI, or take Amtrak into the local train station