Historical Tours in USA
New York, Georgia, Philadelphia, Virginia are some of the best suited places for Historical tours in USA. The country has had the old Germainic, Spanish, Portuguese and other influences. Some of these influences are reflected in the historical monuments, architecture and lifestyle. If you love to study about a
Arranging a historical tour to USA is easy. Jot down the places you would want to visit and consult your travel agent. You can have your tour plan ready based on the locations.
Popular Historical Cities in USA
A large number of cities and historical sites make it difficult to select which place to visit. We have listed down some of the cities in USA.
Trip to Boston
Boston was founded by the British Puritans, in 1631. Being one of the oldest cities in America, it has played a crucial role in the history of USA. It is well known for the American Revolution, the inception of Harvard and modern public school networks
City Highlights:
- Artists like Aerosmith belongs to Boston
- Just 2.5 miles away from the Freedom Trail, you will find great historic sites.
Trip to Washington, D.C
The city is known as America’s political powerbase. Washington D.C was burnt in 1812 by a war. The city was rebuilt and today it attracts millions of travelers. One of the well known places is the Smithsonian Museum complex.
City Highlights:
Washington D.C is the center of White House and the Congress. As a result the city offers the best insight about USA.
Trip to Philadelphia
Philadelphia is known as the city of “Brotherly Love”. It is home to the Continental Congress, Benjamin Franklin, the American Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. You can see the homes and buildings that date back to 17th century. The city is a doorway to revolutionary America and the 18th century lifestyle.
City Highlights:
The original Quaker Colony belongs to Philadelphia.
Trip to Jamestown
Jamestown founded in 1607, is the primary trade center in Virginia. James Fort and Powhatan Indian Village are some of the places that you can visit. The famous museums are Fenton History Center, Lucile M Wright Air Museum and Prendergast, James, Library Art Gallery. All of the them has preserved artifacts that date back to 17th century.
City Highlights:
Jamestown was said to be the first English Colony in the New World.
Popular Historical Sites in USA
Apart from the cities, you can also tour around the well known historical buildings and monuments. Some of the eminent ones are discussed below.
- Casa Grande Ruins in Arizona -The monument has preserved few structures and is surrounded by a wall in Gila Valley. They were built in early 13th century and inhabited by the Hohokam natives.
- Castillo de San Marcos in Florida - This is a Spanish Fort near St Augustine. Being set up in 1672 it was involved in sieges with the British. Fort Frederica at Georgia - This was built by James Oglethorpe sometime between 1736 to 1748. It is located couple of miles away from Battle of Bloody Marsh ground.
- Fort McHenry at Maryland - This is a star shaped fort and is well known for its significance in the “War of 1812”. The fort had inspired the author Francis Scott Key, to pen down “The Star-Spangled Banner”.
Other famous historical places in USA would include the following:-
- Yucca House in Colorado
- Statue of Liberty in New York
- Scotts Bluff in Nebraska
- Salinas Pueblo Missions in New Mexico
- Rainbow Bridge in Utah
- Pompeys Pillar in Montana
- Petroglyph in New Mexico
- Ocmulgee at Georgia
- Navajo in Arizona
Historical Tours in USA would attract both students of history and architecture as well as individual travelers. You also have access to travel guides. The price for these trips would depend on the choice of locations.
Last updated on 21/9/2010
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