National Trust reveals historic places to visit in U.S.

 

Looking for a travel destination that offers culture, history and entertainment? The National Trust for Historic Preservation may have the answer.

 
February 17, 2011
 
 
 
<p>The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a private, non-profit group that is dedicated to saving historic places in the United States. They have released their 2011 list of recommended destinations.</p> <p>“This year’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations include some of America’s best places to visit,” said Stephanie Meeks, the president of the trust.</p> <p>“They combine historic appeal and modern culture in a way that keeps visitors coming back,” she added.</p>
 

The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a private, non-profit group that is dedicated to saving historic places in the United States. They have released their 2011 list of recommended destinations.

“This year’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations include some of America’s best places to visit,” said Stephanie Meeks, the president of the trust.

“They combine historic appeal and modern culture in a way that keeps visitors coming back,” she added.

Photograph by: Robert Bejil, via Flickr (Creative Commons)

 
<p>The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a private, non-profit group that is dedicated to saving historic places in the United States. They have released their 2011 list of recommended destinations.</p> <p>“This year’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations include some of America’s best places to visit,” said Stephanie Meeks, the president of the trust.</p> <p>“They combine historic appeal and modern culture in a way that keeps visitors coming back,” she added.</p>
<strong>Chapel Hill, North Carolina</strong><br/><br/> The National Trust for Historic Preservation describes Chapel Hill as the “Southern Part of Heaven.”
<strong>Colorado Springs, Colorado</strong><br/><br/> Colorado Springs is a Western town steeped in history.
<strong>Dandridge, Tennessee</strong><br/><br/> Dandridge is in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains.
<strong>Eureka, California</strong><br/><br/> This Northern California town was a Victorian seaport.
<strong>Muskogee, Oklahoma</strong><br/><br/> This town was once the unofficial capital of Indian Territory and now has festivals, museums and restaurants.
<strong>New Bedford, Massachusetts</strong><br/><br/> At one time, this was one of the world’s largest whaling ports.
<strong>Paducah, Kentucky</strong><br/><br/> This town is in the heart of the Four Rivers region of the state.
<strong>San Antonio, Texas</strong><br/><br/> San Antonio is a frontier town which offers an Old West experience.
<strong>Sheridan, Wyoming</strong><br/><br/> Sheridan provides visitors with a true Western experience.
<strong>Sonoma, California<strong><br/><br/> Sonoma is located in the heart of California's wine country.
<strong>Saint Paul, Minnesota<strong><br/><br/> St. Paul is a city with an abundance of historic buildings including the home of the author F. Scott Fitzgerald.
<strong>Alexandria, Virginia<strong><br/><br/> Alexandria is across the Potomac River from America’s capital. It was George Washington’s home.
 
 
 
 
 
 

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