Quinta da Regaleira
This beautiful manor below Pena Palace is worth a visit, primarily for its remarkable grounds, sprinkled with winding paths, tunnels, secret passages, and more to explore.
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Castelo dos Mouros
Built in the 8th and 9th centuries during a period of Islamic rule in Spain, the impressive Moorish Castle occupies a sheer hilltop above Sintra. The history and walk along the walls (careful on the steps, and the uphill portion is a moderate hike) are well worth the visit.
Park and National Palace of Pena
This beautiful palace on a hilltop above the town of Pena is one of Portugal's most popular sites for good. The palace is spectacular, and the views are equally stunning.
National Coach Museum
This museum offers an impressive collection of horse-drawn royal coaches from throughout Portugal's history. The main building has about 70 coaches (and helpful explanations in English). The Royal Ri…
Palácio Azurara (Museum of Decorative Arts)
The museum offers a fine collection of Portuguese art, but the real draw is the opportunity to walk through a beautifully furnished aristocratic household.One of the rooms in the museum
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Castelo de Sao Jorge
Perched on a hilltop overlooking Lisbon, the Castelo de Sao Jorge traces hundreds of years of Lisbon's history. Perhaps the main attraction is the incredible view offered from the courtyard, though walking through the castle and visiting the museum are enjoyable as well.
Red Onion Saloon
This saloon offers a short tour of the former bordello in Skagway and is a good place to eat. If you are there when a lot of people (a cruise ship day) you may want to stop in and reserve in advance.…
Tlingit Tours: Ketchikan
Local Tlingit guide Lisa Edenshaw-Krieger offers tours of the town's natural and human history. You'll look for bears and eagles near Herring Cove, and visit the Totem Heritage Center and Totem Bight State Historical Park.
Bermuda Historical Society Museum
This museum stores important historical documents and artifacts, and antiques of the island. It's housed in a lovely restored Georgian home.
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Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Observatory
The Penobscot Narrows, near where the Penobscot River flows into the Atlantic Ocean, were a strategically important site during early American Republic. An impressive fortification, Fort Knox, was built on the west bank of the Penobscot River to defend against a potential British naval assault.