Bastille Day, in France and its territories, is the holiday marking the anniversary of the fall of the Bastille on July 12, 1789. Built as a medieval fortress in Paris, it was serving as a prison for political and religious prisoners. A revolutionary mob stormed the Bastille and released the prisoners. Bastille Day celebrates the overthrow of the monarchy...

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is considered by many to be the best seaside park in the world.  It is home to two National Historic Landmarks.  You can find both the 1911 Looff Carousel and the 1924 Giant Dipper wooden roller coaster here.  In fact, there are more than 35 rides & attractions at the Santa...

Tap into your adventurous side and be at one with nature by ziplining in Daytona Beach, Florida! Daytona Beach Zipline Adventure is located in the leafy canopy of Tuscawilla Park.  It was designed so that the zipline courses follow the natural flow of the area's existing terrain and plant life.  Ziplining here gives you an opportunity to see the beautiful...

Celebrate Bastille Day at the French Festival in Central Park in New York City. Jeremie Robert, Consul General of France in New York, welcomes you to a journey through French culture. Similar to the U.S. Independence Day, Bastille Day celebrates the overthrow of the monarchy and the start of the French Revolution. The French Festival will be happening in Rumsey...

I love traveling and learning about new cities.  I also love a good puzzle. And that is why Puzzle Rides Scottsdale is so exciting to me.  Because it is a fun way to experience Scottsdale while solving puzzles. This is a wonderful activity you can do with your friends or family. How it works is that you can hop on and off...

Calling all hot sauce lovers! They’re turning up the heat at the 3rd annual Illinois Hot Sauce Expo on July 23 and 24, 2022. Come, enjoy spicy food, a wide variety of craft beer, specialty cocktails and action packed wrestling. This spicy weekend will challenge attendees with eating contests. A general admission ticket will give you access to the expo, complimentary...

The Jersey Shore is famous for its many beaches, boardwalks with arcades, amusement parks and water parks. The shore stretches 141 miles of oceanfront bordering the Atlantic Ocean from Perth Amboy to Cape May Point to the south. If you’d like to visit the Jersey Shore, you should consider the following hotels. They have discounted rates. Here are some of...

Do you love the San Francisco Giants and Star Wars?  Then the San Francisco Giants Star Wars Day was made for you!  It is a day where you get to not only enjoy your beloved SF Giants play.  But you will also see Oracle Park filled with Jedis, Mandalorians, Stormtroopers, and more! The San Francisco Giants Star Wars Day takes...

If you like beer, wine or cocktails, music and baseball, I’ve got the perfect event for you. The Arlington All Star Craft Beer, Wine & Cocktail Festival is coming to the Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas on Saturday, July 30, 2022. All Star Festival was voted in the Top 5 Best Beer Festivals in the World by USA Today...

Busch Gardens theme park in Williamsburg, Virginia is a great place to spend the Fourth of July weekend.  I love the fireworks shows they have at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWOokZRJjmU And they have a lot of other fun activities as part of Busch Garden's Summer Celebration.  You can read more about that here. But there is another reason you should associate the...