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8 Great Things to Do in Annapolis Maryland

places to visit near DC: Annapolis Maryland

Fun things to do in Annapolis include visiting the US Naval Academy, sailing on the Chesapeake Bay, seeing USA’s first … Read more

8 Great Things to See in Newcastle, England

8 Great Things to See in Newcastle, England

Things to see in Newcastle England include historic castles and castle walls and Medieval decor, artistic design and modern architecture … Read more

Fun Places to Kayak in US: American Liquid Road Trips

kayak Virginia lake autumn leaves

Kayaking is one of my favorite outdoor activities and nearly any place with water is a convenient place to kayak. Check … Read more

8 Great Things to Do In Outer Banks, North Carolina

Sunset from the Duck boardwalk, Outer Banks, North Carolina

This Outer Banks (aka OBX) article includes some of my family’s favorite things to do. It is by no means a … Read more

Trip Report: 12 Hour Stopover, Long Beach California

things to do in torrance California. Article and photo by Charles McCool for McCool Travel

In prior McCool Travel articles, I showed what you could do (and what I did) with a three hour layover at … Read more

8 Great Ways to Have Fun in Washington DC

Fun Places to visit in Washington DC. Article and photo by Charles McCool for McCool Travel.

It is seemingly a rite of passage to visit Washington, DC. Reluctantly, it seems for many people, visiting DC means … Read more

8 Great Things To Do In Georgetown Washington DC

Georgetown DC Row Houses

My favorite best things to do in Georgetown Washington DC include seeing vibrant architecture, visiting DC embassies, exploring parks, shopping, … Read more

Travel Happy at These No-Tech Destinations

Smith Fork Ranch, Colorado: Credit Philip Van Nostrand Photography. digital detox

U.S. Travel Association reports that over half of US workers did not use all of their vacation days last year. In total, … Read more

Road Trip Sights: Manatee Mailboxes

manatee mailbox in Florida Keys, scenic drives in Florida by Charles McCool of McCool Travel

A few days ago, I read and commented on a blog post about driving to Key West. That post included … Read more

Fascinating Small Town Museums in Midwest US

museums in midwest US: Spam Museum. Photo credit: Jody Halsted, JodyHalsted.com

The following fascinating small town museums in midwest US are listed alphabetically by state, city, and museum name. Hours of operation or prices … Read more

8 Great Places to Experience Africa in North America

Alligator at Okefenokee Swamp

Here are some relatively wallet-friendly destinations to experience Africa without leaving North American that, while not being reasonable substitutions for visiting the Africa, might … Read more

Harry Potter Christmas in the Wizarding World at Universal Orlando Resort

Hogwarts Castle, Harry Potter Christmas, Universal Orlando Florida

The Harry Potter Christmas festivities transform the Wizarding World at Universal Orlando Resort with holiday decorations, music, and a spectacular light … Read more

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