Joshua

I’m a Florida native, a roller coaster junkie, and a frequent traveler. (Long road trips are my favorite.) Born and raised in Tampa, I grew up visiting Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. I authored the book Busch Gardens Tampa Bay: Images of Modern America, which details the colorful history of the Busch Gardens theme park. As a local historian, I've also written about other popular landmarks and attractions for a variety of publications. Here, on this Travel Guide, I like sharing little-known facts and fun stuff about all the places I've been -- so you will have a good idea of what those places are like and what you should know before you go. I especially enjoy helping others plan fun trips... on a budget!
Cannons and a monument at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

How To Visit Gettysburg Battlefield In A Day

Tips for visiting Gettysburg Battlefield – Here’s how to enjoy your Battle of Gettysburg visit when you don’t have much time. Yes, you CAN visit Gettysburg in a day and see a lot!

Here’s What It’s Like To Visit St. Louis Cathedral In New Orleans

St. Louis Cathedral is one of the most popular, most photographed landmarks in New Orleans. It’s also the oldest continuously operating cathedral in the United States! See what it’s like to visit St. Louis Cathedral in Louisiana — with a list of things to see and do while you’re there.

Florida Citrus Tower

Why You Should Visit The Florida Citrus Tower Near Orlando

A popular landmark since 1956, the Florida Citrus Tower in Clermont, FL is definitely worth a visit! It’s about 30 minutes from Orlando — a nice leisurely drive through orange groves along rolling hills, lakes, and wetlands. This is REAL Florida… and you can see it all from atop this 226-foot tall tower!

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