Short & Sweet

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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Boston, MA

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

Interior of Union Station, Cincinnati

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

Hotel Del Coronado Aerial Photo

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.


Travel to Fort Ticonderoga – New York

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)

Mariners Museum and Park, Newport News, VA

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


French Quarter in New Orleans

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

Savanah Georgia

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.

St. Augustine

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 InnDoubleTree by Hilton St. Augustine

Dining: The Blue Hen Café; Catch 27

Travel:  Jacksonville International Airport


The Whaley House - Visit Historic Places and Find Things to Do

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

Sea Girt Lighthouse - Visit Historic Places in the U.S.

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.

The Ballpark Tour – Camden Yards, Wrigley Field and Fenway park

Where: The Ballpark Tour

Why: Enjoy experiencing iconic ballparks Fenway Park, Wrigley Field and Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Suggestions

Lodging:  

Dining:  Enjoy fan-favorite ballpark food

Travel:  Make it a real tour and drive to these ballparks!


Grand Canyon Hotel Lobby

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.

Memorial Day - Colonial Williamsburg

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


Vacation Guide to Travel to Mystic, CT

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