On July 17, 1955, Disneyland opened in Anaheim, California after its $17 million, year-long construction; the park drew a million visitors in its first 10 weeks.
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Today in History: Hollywood sign dedicated in the Hollywood Hills
On July 13, 1923, a sign consisting of 50-foot-tall letters spelling out “HOLLYWOODLAND” was dedicated in the Hollywood Hills to promote a subdivision (the last four letters were removed in 1949).
Lost Vegas Fun Casino Hire Celebrates Twentieth Anniversary And International Tour
UK based Lost Vegas Casino Hire are celebrating their twentieth anniversary alongside international tour.
Is air travel getting worse? Rising passenger complaints seem to indicate so.
Air travel got more miserable last year, if the number of consumer complaints filed with the U.S. government is any measure.
Lush foliage, dazzling beaches, deep traditions put Fiji’s hundreds of islands on the map
For most South Pacific travelers, nothing rivals Fiji’s sandy beaches, palm-shaded gardens, starry nights and Melanesian hospitality.
Paris puts Park Ridge artist’s statue of Lincoln on display near Champs Elysee
Usually the well-worn path is one-way, from France to the United States, for high culture and haute cuisine alighting here via the Statue of Liberty, art galleries, fancy restaurants and bakeries. But when the course was reversed, in this instance from Park Ridge to the streets of Paris, there was cause for celebration on Saturday, June 15, via French champagne, charcuterie trays and macarons at the local Kalo Foundation for the most all-American of symbols – a bust of Abraham Lincoln. Park Ridge art patrons gathered at a white-painted converted home just northwest of downtown to hear a story that […]
Ahead of Season 3, ‘The Bear’ food tour serves fans a taste of the action: ‘you can practically taste the food when you watch’
A traditional Chicago sandwich shop may seem like an unconventional excursion. But since “The Bear” debuted, tourists have flocked in droves to Mr. Beef, which opened in River North in 1963.
Landmarks: It’s road trip season, why not tour area’s scenic, historic highways?
Landmarks: With three of the nation’s most famous highways framing the area, why not take a Triangle Tour of Dixie and Lincoln highways?
Beyond Yosemite and Yellowstone: 10 underrated national parks to visit this summer
Before you book your reservation for a busy park this summer, check out this list of 10 underrated national parks to visit instead.
Chicago Swifties join the international tour craze, flying to Europe to see Taylor Swift for less money
Chicago-area Taylor Swift fans are traveling to Europe this summer for more affordable concert tickets.