As the world slowly re-opens, be sure to check local advisories and contact the places you plan to visit before you go. I recommend booking accommodations with free cancellation. And, I always do these things to avoid getting sick when I travel (even when we’re not dealing with a pandemic).
Street art is increasingly popular in cities and towns around the world. Street artists focus on public art displays, like statues and large-format murals.
Summer in Chicago is nothing short of spectacular. Winter has finally melted away, replacing all of its depressing gray tones with shady green trees, calm blue water, and colorful flowers. From lush parks to sweeping waterfront views and from relaxing cruises to lively rooftop bars, these are the best outdoor activities in Chicago. Hotels.com asked …
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Like most urban murals, the art filling walls across Tulsa tells the city’s story without words. Scenes from the past, whimsical maps, and present-day social concerns spread across buildings and brighten alleys. While you’re sure to discover additional Tulsa murals when you visit T-Town, this guide will help ensure you don’t miss any of the …
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From coast to coast and continent to continent, street art — like large format murals and outdoor sculptures — is increasingly popular. These images and statues tell each city’s story in a very personal way, showcasing its history, culture, passion, and pride. Meet Minneapolis via this self-guided downtown walking tour of some of the most …
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It’s said that a picture is worth a thousand words. When it comes to murals, these large format, public art masterpieces can help share centuries of history in a very powerful way. Here’s a guide to the Kansas murals you’ll find when you visit Abilene in America’s Heartland.
The Las Cruces water tank murals use a modern day canvas to share the area’s culture and history. See all of them in less than an hour using this guide. Map included! Like many towns throughout the American southwest, large cylindrical tanks are visible in nearly every scenic view of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Each …
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The Berlin Wall divided one of Germany’s largest cities for nearly 30 years. And now it’s been 30 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the Cold War. These seven sites are incredibly powerful and moving ways to explore what remains of the Iron Curtain that divided a country and …
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The Cincinnati Bell Connector, Cincinnati’s modern streetcar, makes it fast, easy, and affordable to experience the city’s downtown, uptown, and Over-the-Rhine neighborhoods. Here are ten sights to see in Cincinnati via the Cincinnati streetcar. Cincinnati’s streetcar, the Cincinnati Bell Connector, started operating in September 2016 and is an affordable way to see the sights of Cincinnati for …
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Since accepting a challenge from former Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory, ArtWorks has created more than 130 murals across its 44 neighborhoods. Explore more than 20 Cincinnati murals downtown and in the Over the Rhine neighborhood in this one-hour, self-guided walking tour. ArtWorks is a non-profit organization founded in 1996 by Cincinnati native Tamara Harkavy with …
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