San Francisco, CA
Who hasn’t heard of Alcatraz? Even Hollywood made movies, TV shows and games about the most famous prison in the world. Now open to tours and visits, you reach the isolated island by ferry departing from a Pier near the Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco. The tours are very entertaining but you must prepare yourself […]
Louisville, KY
The Waverly Hills Sanatorium is located in Louisville in the Jefferson County, Kentucky. The sanatorium officially opened in 1910 and was built especially for tuberculosis patients. The hospital was built shortly after the massive outbreak of tuberculosis that hit the Jefferson County. The hospital ceased its activities back in 1962. The newly-discovered drugs, Streptomycin lead […]
St. Augustine, Fl
The St. Augustine Lighthouse stands on the north end of Anastasia Island, Florida, within the vicinity of St Augustine to be precise. The construction of the current lighthouse ended in 1874 and is currently the property of the St Augustine Lighthouse and Museum, Inc. The building and nearby land are open to the public. All […]
Newport, RI
Belcourt Castle is located on Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island. It is a private property and offers no accommodations but you can visit the castle as well as the garden, which are truly magnificent. The castle also boasts a museum. You can also book a guided tour and for those who aren’t afraid of ghost, […]
San Jose, CA
The Winchester Mystery House was the private residence of Sarah Winchester, widow of William Wirt Manchester, Treasurer of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. It is located in San Jose, California. The house is now a famous tourist attraction. The house is notorious for its style, extravagance and more importantly for having been under construction for […]
Long Beach, CA
RMS Queen Mary is a retired ocean liner that was ordered in 1929 and launched on September 26th 1934. The famous liner retired on December 1st 1967 after a long career at sea. It was operated by Cunard White Star Line. The liner was then turned into a hotel, restaurant as well as a museum […]
Gettysburg, PA
The Gettysburg Battlefield is sadly notorious for being one of the most haunted locations in the USA. The Battle of Gettysburg, which was undoubtedly a major turning point in the American Civil War, took place from the 1st until 3rd of July 1863. The former battleground where Americans fought Americans is known worldwide for its […]
Fall River, MA
The History Built in 1845 and restored to its original Victorian splendour, the famous Lizzie Borden House is a private home. In fact, it has been a privately owned property since 1892. The Residence was built in 1845 and at the time, the house was divided and shared by two families. Lizzie Borden House is […]
