Learn about one of the bloodiest battles in American history, during the Civil War.
Tour the area’s Civil War battle sites.
Soaring more than 300 feet above the lovely streets of Old Bennington, a striking stone monument marks the site of a critical military supply depot.
Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site is the location of a Revolutionary War battle between the British forces of General John Burgoyne and Colonel Friedrich Baum against the American forces under Brigadier General John Stark and Colonel Seth Warner.
Magnificent manor house built by the Vanderbilt family, with stunning gardens and exhibits. Guided tours available inside or just wander the grounds and gardens. Plan at least a full day to get the most out of your admission fee.
Site of the Battle of Lake George’s first skirmish in 1755.
The monument was erected to commemorate the Battle of Bunker Hill, the first major conflict between British and Patriot forces in the Revolutionary War, fought there June 17, 1775.
Climb 294 steps for a nice view of the Boston area.
Exhibits about Marietta’s founding and early American pioneers just post-Revolutionary War.
When the 80-foot span was erected in 1813, it was the longest single span stone arch bridge in the United States. Picnic spot.
Near-ghost town in central Pennsylvania that has been gradually abandoned due to a coal mine fire that has been burning slowly underground since 1962. Coordinates are for the “graffiti highway”, abandoned SR 61.
10,000 acres of uninhabited land preserving the Civil War battlefields. Guided or self-guided hiking tours available.
The Clara Barton Birthplace Museum is open seasonally and by appointment. Guests enjoy a rich learning experience touring Clara’s childhood home.
Home of eight generations of the Boal family for over 200 years with the original furnishings. A centuries-old chapel of the Columbus family imported from Spain in 1909 containing the Admiral’s Desk of Christopher Columbus, fine European art.
The ruins of Fort St. Frederic, “His Majesty’s Fort of Crown Point”. Great views of the lake and the Champlain Bridge.
September 11th memorial to the passengers/crew of Flight 93 at its crash site in rural PA.
The fort depicts the 18th century conflicts between France and Britain, and the later struggle between two great empires — America and Britain – for North American supremacy. Ruins of a star-shaped fort plus artifacts & exhibits. Download app for guided tour.
Unique stone fort that served as Maryland’s frontier defense during the French and Indian War.
Originally known as Fort Penobscot, Fort George was the last post surrendered by the British at the end of the Revolutionary War.
800 men led by traitor Benedict Arnold destroyed the “immense” stockpile of goods and naval stores kept here. Buildings, wharfs and ships were soon in flames. One hundred and forty-three buildings, nearly all the town, were consumed.
Fort Montgomery was the scene of a fierce Revolutionary War battle for control of the Hudson River.
Opening battle of the French and Indian War
Important fort during the French and Indian War.
The American victory at this frontier fort directly contributed to the British defeat at Saratoga in 1777; setting the stage for westward expansion through New York.
Historic fort and living museum. On May 10, 1775, Ethan Allen, Benedict Arnold, and the Green Mountain Boys crossed Lake Champlain from Vermont and at dawn surprised and captured the sleeping garrison. This was the first American victory of the Revolutionary War.
Important fort on Lake George during the French-Indian War that has been reconstructed into a museum, with period-dressed docents and guided or self-guided tours.
A fortified town, alive with citizens, soldiers and sailors from the four corners of the world.
The sleepy ex-mining desert town of Gerlach (pop. 107ish) provides an isolated hub for desert tourism and outdoor activities in the northwest corner of the state. The nearest town is 60 miles away and the only paved road in/out is NV 447, heading to Fernley NV and Eagleville CA. The annual Burning Man Festival is held in the desert nearby, helping to keep the local economy propped up, and there is fuel, a mom-n-pop hotel, and a couple small restaurants that are worth stopping in for a bite and to jaw with the locals, who are very friendly.
Nearby Guru Road, a very rough but short stretch of gravel, features a popular art installation and place for self-reflection that is worth checking out. The town has long been a revered stop-in for long-distance motorcyclists, seeking a bit of desert isolation and desert-crazy.
Gettysburg was the Civil War’s bloodiest battle and a turning point in the war.
A fun tour on beautiful grounds. Near to great roads through Devil’s Hopyard State Park and Grassy Hill Road.
Radio telescope site with guided tours.
Lots of activities to explore and enjoy this historic area.
In the beautiful green mountains of VT is the home of Abraham Lincoln’s only son that survived to be an adult. The guided tour really explains life in this mansion back in the early 20th century. The surrounding grounds are truly remarkable and very beautiful.
During the early morning hours of July 7, 1777, British General John Burgoyne’s army met the resistance and bravery of Americans for the first time in the Battle of Hubbardton.
The South Fork dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889 and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA.
Learn about 19th-century New Brunswick in the modern exhibits and experience it first-hand by interacting with costumed villagers.
Viking settlement remains
Scene of the Battle of Lake George. Walking tour map available, with many interpretive signs scattered throughout the property.
Great look into the way things used to be. There are a few attractions scattered around the property that are worth seeing, including Martha’s Chapel, the old Schoolhouse, and the nearby picturesque Grist Mill, which iis just down the street and has its own parking area.
One of the most photographed spots on the parkway. There is an interpretive trail with exhibits about Appalachian life. On Sundays there are often informal music gatherings. Weekend exhibits are not uncommon. If you get a chance, go visit the Meadows of Dan, at milepost 177.7. Very sweet little town.
Learn about an era in which the foundations of modern wireless communications were built.
On April 19, 1775, British soldiers and American militia, “minute men” met in a series of unplanned skirmishes along a 22 mile stretch of road that ran from Boston to Concord.
Four important sites during the American Revolutionary War: Jockey Hollow, the Ford Mansion, Fort Nonsense and the New Jersey Brigade Encampment site.
Country estate lands and manor house to explore along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Seasonal hand-crafting demonstrations.
Historic cemetery built atop a pre-historic burial mound. Highest number of burials of American Revolutionary War officers in the country
The Cog Railway is one of the world’s great railway adventures. The track runs up a three mile-long trestle with a maximum gradient of over 37%, making it the second-steepest mountain climbing train in the world and the only one entirely built on a trestle.
Museum about and at the site of the Woodstock music festival of 1969.
Historic 900 foot single-lane tunnel you can ride through.
Tour opulent mansions used as summer homes for the rich and powerful of the early 20th century.
The battle of Newtown was the decisive clash in one of the largest offensive campaigns of the American Revolution.
Old wooden fort from the 1700s overlooking the Kennebec River, on National Register of Historic Places.
On April 19, 1775, the American Revolution began at Lexington and Concord with a clash of arms known to history as “the shot heard round the world.
Considered to be a significant turning point in the War of Independence, the Battle of Oriskany, fought on August 6, 1777, has been described as one of the bloodiest battles of the war.
3000 foot long tunnel you can walk through along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. Bring a flashlight.
A home that became a headquarters and hospital during the Battle of Antietam. Discover how emergency medicine evolved during the Civil War.
Enjoy nature, history, and sightseeing on this tucked-away island accessible via bridge from Lubec ME or via ferry.
Striking obelisk monument you can climb (during open hours) for a great view of the surrounding countryside and Hudson valley.
Here in the autumn of 1777 American forces met, defeated and forced a major British army to surrender.
8 minute ferry ride across the Ohio River.
Guided tours of General Jackson’s former home focus on his civilian life and contributions, prior to the Civil War.
One of the last major Revolutionary War battles in the northeastern colonies occurred on this dramatic peninsula, which rises high over the Hudson River. There is about a quarter mile hike up a steep but paved driveway from the parking lot to the museum, then a nice foot path with interpretive signage and great views of the river.
The Stony Point Lighthouse, built in 1826, is the oldest lighthouse on the Hudson River.
Visitor center in downtown Ticonderoga, next to Bicentennial Park and LeChute Falls. I
Series of five waterfalls along the LaChute River Walk Trail (3 miles).
Famous portage place for Native Americans and Armies moving from Lake Champlain to Lake George.
This National Historic Landmark served as a sanctuary for the mentally ill beginning in the mid-1800’s.
Site of the harsh 1777-78 winter encampment of the Continental Army under Gen George Washington.
Living museum with period-dressed docents demonstrating the Acadian way of life. Hand-crafted souvenirs in the shop and traditional Acadian cooking in the restaurant.
One of the best and most original examples of Georgian architecture in New Jersey. G-Wash was here!
Where he did it.
You can still ride this National Historic Site! Interpretive signs are located along the course.
Pretty campus grounds on the Hudson Cliffs. Good military museum. Be sure to review website for entrance requirements – security is very high.