Why You Should Visit Lafayette Indiana
The Midwestern cities of West Lafayette and Lafayette Indiana are home to Purdue University, but they also have much more to offer than a college experience.
History
Exploring the past through travel to understand the present.
Purdue University: Touring the House that John Built
Take a tour of Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Living History at Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site
Step into what had once been a melting pot and a trading post on the old Mexican border.
Explore the 24 United States UNESCO World Heritage Sites
There are 24 United States UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Learn about each one and be inspired to visit by travel writers who have been there.
Manzanar National Historic Site: Never Forget. Never Again.
Visiting the devastating Manzanar War Relocation Center, a Japanese internment camp from World War II.
Sanguinetti House Museum and Gardens: The Legacy of Yuma’s Merchant Prince
Meet one of Yuma’s favored sons, an Italian-American who made a profound impact on the community.
Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site
On May 17, 1954, the Supreme Court of the United States of America declared that separate but equal was not. Monroe Elementary School had been one of four segregated sites …
A rainy day visit to Castle Dome Mine Museum
Enter the ghost town left by the longest-running mines in Arizona.
Coronado and Jemez Historic Sites: Where the Past is Always Present
The Coronado Historic Site and Jemez Historic Site in New Mexico take you back in time, but they also help illustrate the Pueblo Indians of today.
A Slice of Heaven in the Ozarks at Blue Jay Farm
Get away to this secluded retreat about two hours southwest of St. Louis.
History and Hospitality in Pulaski County Missouri
An overnight visit to Pulaski County, Missouri, is filled with history, hospitality, and the best fried pickles ever.
Two Lane Gem: Wilmot Stage Stop
Yesterday I had to be in Milwaukee for a media event for The Local Tourist.