Historic Travel can be such fun. Here you'll find information on historic sites, museums, lodging and much more. Whether you're planning a family vacation with an educational/historic theme or just looking for a great alternative to the usual destinations, you're sure to find something of interest here.
We'll also include reviews of sites, lodging and museums and not to be missed sites and attractions.
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Destinations
Must see sites
- Colonial Williamsburg
- Includes colonial history resources, guide to visiting Williamsburg, children's activities, Foundation mission, giving opportunities.
- Biltmore Estate
- Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina offers the romance of America's largest home, gardens, winery, outdoor activities, and a four-star inn on 8,000 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
- Old Salem
- Old Salem Museums and Gardens, the most authentic and comprehensive history attraction in the country. Find yourself in another time and place by discovering four unique museums in North Carolina.
- Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center
- Experience the story of America's
beginnings at Jamestown Settlement and the Yorktown Victory Center.
Through film, artifact-filled galleries and outdoor living history,
these museums engage visitors with the adventure of Colonial America. - Historic Jamestowne
- Historic Jamestowne is the site of the first permanent English settlement in America. This site details information for visitors, students, and researchers who are interested in the site and its archaeology.
Hotels & Inns
- Historic Hotels of America
- National Trust Historic Hotels of America (HHA) is a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. HHA has identified more than 200 quality hotels that have faithfully maintained their historic architecture and ambience. To be selected for this program, a hotel must be at least 50 years old, listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places or recognized locally as having historic significance.
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Books, DVD's, and more...
Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong
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Rand McNally 2006 Road Atlas: United States (Rand Mcnally Large Scale Road Atlas USA)
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Fodor's The Thirteen Colonies, 1st Edition: Relive America's First Days---Explore Revolutionary War Sites, Colonial Homesteads, 18th-Century Seaports, and More (Travel Historic America)
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Fodor's The Old West, 1st Edition: Relive America's Frontier Days---Explore Ghost Towns, Pioneer Trails, Spanish Missions, and More (Travel Historic America)
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The 25 Best Civil War Sites: The Ultimate Traveler's Guide to Battlefields, Monument & Museums (Greenline Historic Travel)
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by jessebuck
I've always loved visiting historic sites and areas. As a child I dragged my parents to all sorts of places including active archeological sites and m...
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