Archive for the ‘United States East’ Category

Cezanne and American Modernism Showing in Baltimore

This groundbreaking exhibition is the first to explore how Cezanne transformed modern art in America. The show features 16 stunning paintings and watercolors by the French master alongside a wide range of works by more than 30 American artists, from Marsden Hartley and Maurice Prendergast to Alfred Stieglitz and Man Ray.

March 3, 2010 Posted in: United States East

New Hampshire Ski resorts Offer a Wide Array of Women’s Activities and Specials

TORONTO – Girlfriend getaways or mother and daughter escapes can be just as much fun in the winter than any other time of the year. New Hampshire ski resorts have designed many ski programs from women only classes under the leadership of women instructors to ski resorts offering special discounts and [...]

March 1, 2010 Posted in: United States East

Southwest Airlines and City of Philadelphia Officially Open New $45 Million Terminal E Expansion at Philadelphia International Airport

DALLAS – LUV is in the air at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)! Southwest Airlines joined Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter and other dignitaries today at a ribbon cutting ceremony officially opening Southwest’s new home in Terminal E at PHL. The recently completed $45 million Terminal E Expansion features seven new aircraft gates, a 500-seat holding [...]

February 17, 2010 Posted in: Airlines & Railways, United States East

New York to get more snow

According to a forecast by the US National Weather Service, the New York metropolitan area may receive an additional three to six inches of snow tonight and tomorrow. About two to four inches of snow is possible tonight, while another one to two inches could accumulate tomorrow. The service also issued a winter weather advisory [...]

February 16, 2010 Posted in: United States East

The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail Named one of the 2010 Dozen Distinctive Destinations by US National Trust for Historic Preservation

Washington, D.C. (February, 2010) -The National Trust for Historic Preservation has named The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail one of its 2010 Dozen Distinctive Destinations. The Crooked Road was selected for blending eco-tourism and small town charm with the Appalachian region’s musical heritage, providing visitors with a unique cultural experience that spans 300 miles [...]

February 5, 2010 Posted in: United States East

Midtown Manhattan’s Library Hotel – A book Lover’s Oasis

A hotel worth checking out in Midtown Manhattan is the Library Hotel on Madison Avenue. It’s heady to think that anyone would have any time in New York City to sit down and do any reading at all, but the amenities of this hotel bend over backwards to entice you to do just that. The [...]

January 23, 2010 Posted in: Hotels General News, United States East

New Museum in North Carolina a Treasure Trove of Andy Griffith Items

MOUNT AIRY, N.C. – The Andy Griffith Museum has opened, providing a permanent place for the world’s largest collection of Andy Griffith memorabilia. The museum is located next door to the Andy Griffith Playhouse, a half-mile from the actor’s boyhood home. It houses a treasure trove of items
collected by Emmett Forrest, a schoolmate and close [...]

January 18, 2010 Posted in: United States East

North Carolina Jazz Festival Celebrates 30 Years of Bringing World-class Musicians to Wilmington

Since its inception in 1980, the North Carolina Jazz Festival (a 2010 Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event) continues a tradition of bringing world-class jazz musicians to Wilmington, North Carolina. During the weekend of February 4 through 6, 2010, the North Carolina Jazz Festival will celebrate 30 years with concerts by more than a dozen [...]

January 11, 2010 Posted in: United States East

New Hampshire’s Farm and Garden Tour

Here’s a sample Itinerary for a tour of the cozy farm and garden area of New Hampshire, USA:
Day 1 – Southern New Hampshire
Start in Hollis where you can enjoy a garden tour and nature walk at the Beaver Brook Asociation.

January 8, 2010 Posted in: United States East

New New Hampshire Brewery Map and Trail

Homer Simpson might be able to smell a brewery 100kms away, but for the rest of the world a map sure comes in handy. New Hampshire is home to some of the best breweries not only in New England but in the United States, and, to help beer lovers find them, the tourism department has [...]