For generations after the British ceded the Northwest Territory to the new nation of the United States, Indiana was a popular destination for settlers from eastern states and European immigrants seeking to build a new life farming or find work in growing industries.
Read MoreCalifornia became a state in 1850 shortly after the Gold Rush attracted adventurers and settlers to this distant land on the Pacific Ocean.
Read MoreThe city of Norwich, located at the confluence of two rivers that become the Thames River, has an unusually fascinating economic and political history.
Read MoreEver since Alaska became a state in 1959, people have been enthralled by its natural beauty and unique culture.
Read MoreOne of California's special places is the small city of San Clemente located just south of Los Angeles and north of San Diego.
Read MoreEver since Mormon settlers founded Salt Lake City in the Salt Lake Valley in Utah, people have been drawn to the mountains, canyons, and lakes of the Wasatch Range to the east for adventure, relaxation, or a quiet place to live.
Read MoreFor people who live along the eastern seaboard, it is difficult to appreciate the differences between this region and the coastline of the Pacific Northwest.
Read MoreMount Washington, located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, is the highest peak in the northeastern United States at 6,288 feet.
Read MoreRhode Island may be the smallest state, but the City of Newport has a large reputation as an excellent place to go for people seeking to explore New England's maritime tradition, take in some beautiful scenery, and experience a taste of the gilded age.
Read MoreCivil War sites have always been a popular destination for history buffs. Perhaps no place in the United States captures the legacy of that conflict and embodies the ongoing American quest for equality as well as the National Military Park in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Read MoreThe popular southwestern destinations of Santa Fe and Albuquerque offer a vibrant lifestyle to visitors that combines elements of Spanish and Native American culture with the traditions of the Old West and a fascinating history.
Read MoreKey West is one of the most popular destinations in Florida for visitors attracting an estimated 2.3 million visitors annually.
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