You might think of the Eiffel Tower, romantic interludes, and Parisian cafés when you consider a visit to the famed City of Lights; however, about an hour from the capital city is Créteil in the Val-de-Marne region, another must see. Tourists enjoy shopping at Créteil Soleil, visiting the Parish of St. Christopher, and dining at …
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Montezuma Castle – Camp Verde, Arizona
In a funny case of mistaken identity, Montezuma Castle earned its name from the earliest white settlers of the region who believed the ruins to have been linked to the Aztec ruler, Montezuma. In the Verde Valley region of Arizona on a branch of the Verde River, Beaver Creek, a genuine corridor provided by nature …
Boot Hill Cemetery – Tombstone, Arizona
A testament to the rough ways of frontier living in the wild west, Boot Hill Cemetery in Tombstone, Arizona is the final resting place of more than 300 occupants, around 50 of which are unknown graves. The name Boot Hill christens the area because the majority of the graves belong to men who perished “with …
Ye Olde Curiosity Shop – Seattle, Washington
A staple of Seattle tourism, Ye Olde Curiosity Shop, while narrow and somewhat cluttered, never skimps on pleasure and revulsion. Upon entering, you’ll be greeted by Sylvia and Sylvester. Don’t worry – they are kept behind glass for a reason. The couple are actual American mummies! In fact, they are perhaps the main reason so …
Hatfield Cemetery – Sarah Ann, West Virginia
Visits to cemeteries are often considered unusual destinations for tourists; however, Hatfield Cemetery (of the legendary Hatfield’s and McCoy’s lore) is one that many consider a destination worth exploring. If you don’t mind a long drive out to Sarah Ann and a usually muddy trek by foot, the Hatfield Cemetery is worth a visit. There …
Winchester Mystery House – San Jose, California
At one time, this home was the largest private residence in the United States, and the most expensively built. Today, however, if you’re not looking, you just might miss it. Winchester Mystery House now has eight lanes of freeway zooming past, a trailer park nearby, and the remains of a decrepit movie theater not too …