Maine | United States
Perched at the end of a breakwater about seven eighths of a mile long, Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse is a picturesque lighthouse in Downeast Maine. To reach the lighthouse, you must walk the length of the breakwater, which can be treacherous during high tide and large swells.
Maine | United States
Built in 1827, Pemaquid Point Lighthouse stands guard over a craggy, rocky shoreline. Visitors can climb the tower and walk along the surrounding coast.
Maine | United States
Built in 1825, Owls Head Lighthouse overlooks spectacular Penobscot Bay, offering an incredible view of the seascape and islands. It's well worth the short walk out to the lighthouse for the view. Th…
Maine | United States
Built around 1786, the Wadsworth-Longfellow House was the home of one of New England's most prominent families. The poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow grew up here. Today, it houses a museum containing numerous original items and artifacts, as well as the Maine Historical society.
Maine | United States
This picturesque lighthouse is only about a 20 minute drive from downtown Portland, and it's a great introduction to Maine's many lighthouses. The lighthouse on this site dates to around 1791, and a small museum houses exhibits on the history of the lighthouse and its keepers.
England
Westminster Abbey, an Early English Gothic place of worship, dates back over 1000 years and has been the setting of every Royal coronation since 1066 (with the crowning of William the Conqueror) and …
Georgia | United States
See the beautiful city of Savannah and learn about its history on a free walking tour. You'll see the city's beautiful squares and parks, you'll learn about its historical buildings, and you'll see the bench from Forrest Gump.
Germany
Containing Germany's impressive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities, as well as European artifacts dating to prehistory. The highlight is the stunning bust of Queen Nefertiti.
Germany
The Pergamon's stunning collection of ancient art and artifacts is a must-see. Highlights include the Ishtar Gate of Babylon and the entrance to the Roman market at Miletus.
Germany
Germany history spanning 1500 years housed in the baroque Zeughaus. Head upstairs to cover the 6th century AD through WWI. The ground floor covers the rest of the 20th century through reunification. This is the biggest collection of Germany history in one building anywhere in the country.
