The Iolani Palace in Honolulu,was built in 1879 during the waning years of Hawaiian independence. Built in the American Florentine architectural style, this historic building is the only true palace, that exists in the United States. It was the royal residence of the Kingdom of Hawaii, during the latter part of the 19th century. It […]
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Letchworth State Park In New York: The Grand Canyon Of The East
Letchworth State Park is to be found in the western part of New York state. Known as the Grand Canyon Of The East, this treasure chest of natural beauty is the 11th stop in the series Off The Beaten Path. Founded in 1906, Letchworth has become a crown jewel of the New York State Park […]
Architectural Wonders Of The Hearst Castle In San Simeon, California
Located in central California along the Pacific Ocean coast, stands Hearst Castle. This architectural wonder, was the home of the famous American newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst from 1919 to 1947. It is the 10th stop in the series Off The Beaten Path. At one time, christened La Cuesta Encantada or The Enchanted Hill by […]
Ancient Spanish Monastery Of Florida: The St. Bernard de Clairvaux Church
How a monastery built during the 12th century in Spain, would end up being one of the oldest buildings not only in Florida, but in the Western Hemisphere is an unusual tale. It provides the Church of St. Bernard de Clairvaux an unusual history, in the path to become the tourist attraction known as the […]
Crazy Horse Monument To Become The World’s Largest Sculpture
Within the Black Hills of South Dakota in the United States, the world’s largest sculpture is slowly being carved out of Thunderhead Mountain. The Crazy Horse Monument has been under construction since 1948. When completed it will depict the Oglala Lakota warrior, Crazy Horse, riding a horse while pointing into the distance. The Crazy Horse […]
Historic Shirley Plantation Along The James River In Virginia
The seventh stop in our series Off The Beaten Path, brings travelers to the James River in Virginia. Along this historic watercourse are a number of colonial mansions, that were built in the period before the United States became an independent nation. Among the oldest is Shirley Plantation, the senior active landed estate in Virginia, […]
The Sea Lion Caves of Oregon
The sixth stop in our series Off The Beaten Path brings travelers to the Sea Lion Caves, located on the coast of Oregon. The privately owned caves are open to the Pacific Ocean and allow easy access for the sea lions that live along the shore. Together these caverns constitute the biggest sea caves in […]
Shoshone Falls: A Natural Wonder On The Snake River In Idaho
The fifth stop in our series Off The Beaten Path brings travelers to Shoshone Falls located in Idaho. The waterfalls are part of the Snake River and are sometimes referred to as the Niagara of the West. Shoshone Falls is 212 feet (65 meters) high, which is 45 feet higher than the far more famous […]
Longwood Gardens: A Treasure Of The Brandywine Creek Valley In Pennsylvania
Longwood Gardens have evolved into one of the premier horticultural display gardens in the United States. The history of the gardens, can be traced back to the beginning of the 18th century. Today, the more than 1,000 acre estate (436 hectares), features endless beds of flowers and exquisitely maintained grounds, featuring 11,000 different types of […]
Crystal Bridges Museum: A Colossus In American Art History
The third stop in Off The Beaten Path returns us to northern Arkansas, just north of the Ozark National Forest, to one of the most impressive museums built in the last generation. Crystal Bridges has become a colossus in American Art, where travelers can see paintings that provide an unique historical experience. Our first stop […]
