North America

288 places in North America

• What to see and do in Fairbanks, AlaskaVisited March 2004Fairbanks is a city located in the interior region of Alaska and it is only 140 miles south of the Arctic Circle. It is the second-largest city in Alaska after Anchorage, with a population of approximately 31,000 people. Some popular attractions in the area include the Northern Lights, hot springs, and the Alaska Native culture.
• What to see and do in Fort Worth, TexasVisited July 2024Fort Worth, Texas is a part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, often referred to as the DFW Metroplex.  Founded in 1849 as a military outpost, Fort Worth has a strong cowboy and Western heritage. It’s often described as "Where the West Begins." This heritage is celebrated in places like the Stockyards National Historic District, which showcases the city's cattle-ranching past.
• What to see and do in Frankfort, KentuckyVisited November 2016Frankfort is located in the central part of the state of Kentucky, on the banks of the Kentucky River.  In the 1780's, Stephen Frank was killed in an attack by native Americans at a ford in the Kentucky River and the settlers thereafter called the crossing "Frank's Ford". This name was later changed to Frankfort.  Frankfort is the capital city of the state of Kentucky.
• What to see and do in Fraser, British Columbia, CanadaVisited May 2019Fraser is a region in the Canadian province of British Columbia. It is named after the Fraser River, which is the longest river in British Columbia and one of the largest in Canada. The Fraser River delta is a large, fertile area with a mild climate, and it is an important agricultural center for the province.
• What to see and do in Frederick, MarylandVisited June 2016Frederick has long been an important crossroads, located at the intersection of a major north–south Indian trail and east–west routes to the Chesapeake Bay, both at Baltimore and  Washington, D.C. and across the Appalachian mountains to the Ohio River.  it was founded in 1745. The oldest house in Frederick today is Schifferstadt which was built in 1756 by a German settler.  George Washington and Abraham Lincoln spent time in Frederick.
• What to see and do in Greenville, South CarolinaVisited October 2017Greenville is a city located in the Upstate region of South Carolina. Richard Pearis arrived in South Carolina around 1754, established relations with the Cherokee and received about 100,000 acres from the Cherokee around 1770. The land changed hands several times.  It was originally named Pleasantburg. In 1831, Pleasantburg was incorporated as Greenville.
• What to see and do in Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaVisited September 2015Halifax is the capital city of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. It is located on the eastern coast of the province, facing the Atlantic Ocean. The city has a rich history, dating back to its founding as a British military and naval base in 1749. Today, Halifax is a vibrant and dynamic city, known for its bustling port, rich cultural heritage, and stunning coastal scenery.
• What to see and do in Harpers Ferry, West VirginiaVisited April 2008Harpers Ferry is a historic town in West Virginia in the Shenandoah Valley. It is situated at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers, where the U.S. states of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia meet. The lower part of Harpers Ferry is within Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.  Other National Register of Historic Places properties are in the town: the B & O Railroad Potomac River Crossing, C & O Canal, and St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church.
• What to see and do in Indianapolis, IndianaVisited October 2015Indianapolis is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Indiana. In 1821, Indianapolis was founded as a planned city for the new seat of Indiana's state government. Indigenous peoples inhabited the area dating back to approximately 2000 BC. The 284 ft Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument was dedicated in 1902.
• What to see and do in Juneau, AlaskaVisited May 2019Juneau is the capital city of the state of Alaska, located in the southeastern part of the state. It is situated on the Gastineau Channel, which is part of the Inside Passage, a popular cruise ship route. Juneau is unique among U.S. capitals in that there are no roads connecting the city to the rest of Alaska or the continental United States. It is accessible only by boat or plane.
• What to see and do in Ketchican, AlaskaVisited May 2019Ketchikan is a city in the state of Alaska, located in the southeastern part of the state on the coast of the Tongass Narrows. It served as a summer fish camp for Tlingit natives before the town was established in 1885.   Ketchikan is home to the largest collection of totem poles in the world.  Many of the totem poles are on display throughout the city and at four major locations: Saxman Totem Park, Totem Bight State Park, Potlatch Park, and the Totem Heritage Center.
• What to see and do in Key West, FloridaVisited March 2018Key West is the southernmost city in the contiguous United States and the westernmost island connected by highway in the Florida Keys. Duval Street, its main street, stretches 14 blocks from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean. Key West is also the the southern end of U.S. Route 1.  Key West is about 129 miles southwest of Miami and 106 miles north-northeast of Havana, Cuba.
• What to see and do in Lake Placid, New YorkVisited April 2023Lake Placid is a popular tourist destination located in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York. It gained international recognition when it hosted the Winter Olympic Games in 1932 and 1980.
• What to see and do in Las Vegas, NevadaVisited December 2015Las Vegas is located in the Mojave Desert and it is one of the world's most visited tourist destinations and it is known as the entertainment capital of the world.  Las Vegas was founded in 1905 and in 1931, Nevada legalized casino gambling. Following World War II, lavishly decorated hotels, gambling casinos, and big-name entertainment became synonymous with Las Vegas.
• What to see and do in Lincoln, New HampshireVisited January 2016Lincoln is a town in New Hampshire’s White Mountains near Franconia Notch State Park. The Ice Palace in New Hampshire is a popular winter attraction located in the town of Lincoln. It is a massive structure made entirely out of ice, which is constructed every year during the winter months.
• What to see and do in Madison, WisconsinVisited June 2015Madison is the capital of Wisconsin and is located in the southern part of the state. The state capitol building sits on an isthmus between lakes Mendota and Monona. Madison is known for its outdoor activities and natural beauty.
• What to see and do in Milford, ConnecticutVisited October 2011Milford is a small coastal town on the Long Island Sound.   It was established in 1639 and originally called Wepawaug, after the small river which runs through the town.   Milford is known for its picturesque shoreline, which includes several beaches and parks.
• What to see and do in Milwaukee, WisconsinVisited August 2015Milwaukee is a city in Wisconsin on Lake Michigan's western shore. It is known for its brewing traditions that began with the German immigrants. Milwaukee is also famous for its breweries, and the city is home to several well-known beer brands, including MillerCoors and Pabst Blue Ribbon.
• What to see and do in Minneapolis, MinnesotaVisited November 2020Minneapolis is a major city in Minnesota that with the neighboring state capital of St. Paul forms the "Twin Cities"  which are bisected by the Mississippi River. It's known for its parks and lakes an sport teams that include the Minnesota Vikings football team.
• What to see and do in Montreal, CanadaVisited April 2023Montreal is situated on the Island of Montreal at the confluence of the Saint Lawrence and Ottawa rivers.  While most of the signage is in French, both French and English are widely spoken in the city.
• What to see and do in Nanortalik, GreenlandVisited August 2024Nanortalik is a small town in southern Greenland, located on the island of the same name. The name "Nanortalik" means "place of polar bears that are sometimes found on the nearby pack ice. The town is nestled between tall mountains and fjords, surrounded by picturesque islands and a rugged coastline.
• What to see and do in Nashville, TennesseeVisited June 2014Nashville is the capital of the state of Tennessee. The city was founded in 1779 and named for Francis Nash, a general of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.  Today, it is a major center for the music industry, especially country music and it is commonly known as "Music City".
• What to see and do in New Orleans, LouisianaVisited July 2015New Orleans is a major port located along the Mississippi River in the southeastern region of the state of Louisiana. The city was founded in 1718 by the French explorer Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville and was named after Philippe II, Duke of Orléans, who was then the Regent of France.
• What to see and do in New York City, New YorkVisited December 2018New York City (NYC) is the most populous city in the United States. The first visit into New York Harbor by a European was in 1524 by Giovanni da Verrazzano and he claimed the area for France.   Henry Hudson later claimed the region for the Dutch East India Company in 1609. In 1625, construction was started in lower Manhattan on a Fort Amsterdam and the area was named New Amsterdam. In 1664, English troops captured the city and renamed it New York.