Gettysburg is a borough and the county seat of Adams County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The Battle of Gettysburg (1863) and President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address are named for this town. The town hosts visitors to the National Battlefield in the National Military Park. As of the 2010 census, the borough had a population of 7,620 people.
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For those looking to plan an exciting vacation, heading to Florida to visit Miami and Fort Lauderdale is a great option. Located about 30 minutes apart from one another, these destinations allow you to explore the country’s largest subtropical wilderness, lounge on the beach, interact with wildlife, shop, wander through lush gardens, learn about native culture and more.
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If you’re looking for a quick, comprehensive ‘overview’ of the Mississippi River, give up now. There is no ‘quick’ way to describe except to leave out most of its very essence and point out a few facts. However we’ll do our best in the space allowed, and limit the subject to fishing and the river to its border with...
Boca Raton, known as just Boca to locals, has acquired a reputation as a haven for ‘Golden Agers’, and it has long been associated with affluence. Located between West Palm Beach and Pompano Beach, the area was not even incorporated as a town until 1925. While it’s true that Boca claims some of the most expensive real estate in...
I love Orlando as much as the next person. On a recent trip, my family and I rented a house and spent several fabulous days at Walt Disney World, but then we spent a few days away from the amusement parks altogether, which fortunately is easier than you may think in Orlando.
Sure, there’s Sea World, LEGOLAND and Universal Studios,...
The province of Nova Scotia, in Canada, is a fantastic place for a family holiday. There are all the ingredients here to ensure that the whole family has a great time, whatever their interests are.
If you like beach holidays then there are some gorgeous white, sandy beaches and even some with red sand on the North Shore. The most...
Denver’s Old West charm mixed with modern attractions make it a solid choice for a long weekend. It’s the sort of city you can get to know over just a few days by exploring its museums, knocking back a few brews in its pubs, and of course visiting the parks and walking its trails. In this uber-fit city, it...
The United States is a country known for its technical advancements and aggressive modernisation. There are places in America though which maintain their natural beauty and embrace their rich history. New England is just one of these places and the history of this part of the United States goes back to its very foundation. There are tales of revolutions...
Before I arrived in Seattle, the sum total of my knowledge about the city amounted to a handful of stereotypes. Plucking words at random, I could give you Starbucks, Microsoft and Nirvana. What I wasn’t expecting was a truly endearing city that ticks the right boxes on almost every level. It’s a chilled out, dressed-down place where the nerds...
The U.S. National Park system is arguably one of the greatest collections of preserved space the world has ever seen. From snow-capped glacial peaks to meandering coastal shorelines, some of the United States’ most awe-inspiring natural sights are found within the national parks. That being said, utter the phrase “national park” and most people will only be able to...
