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From a mountaintop drive-through golf-cart bar to the state's oldest waterhole hole—nestled more than 50 feet underground in a limestone cellar—the “Show-Me State” has no shortage of boozy fun to show you (as long as you're 21+, of course). James K. Polk’s original homesite was long gone by the 1900s, so The Daughters of the American Revolution compiled as much information as they could find and put a stone marker where it was believed he lived — in Pineville, NC, just 10 miles south of Charlotte. The Dorothy Counts mural at Camp North End offers a chance to look at Civil Rights history in Charlotte. Since there is no surviving original document — it was said to have been lost in a fire in 1800, according to historian Robert Ryals — the validity of the story has been debated, but nonetheless, Charlotteans have been celebrating Meck Dec Day since 1825.
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The more intimate Ninth Street Park features a children’s playground, a gazebo, benches and a colorful mural along its brick wall enclosure. Settler’s Cemetery, which was the burial ground to Charlotte’s early settlers and leaders, is a centerpiece of Fourth Ward. After a major restoration project in the late 1990s, brick walkways, fencing, landscaping and plaques were added transforming the space into what is now used as more of a neighborhood park.
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Nonetheless, Elizabeth attracted such notables as department store founder William Henry Belk, bestselling author Harry Golden, big-band music star Hal Kemp and pathbreaking minister Rev. Carter Heyward. Throughout the sites’ grounds, lush gardens, and expansive lawns, you get a glimpse into what daily life was like during that time period. With five structures to explore and expansive gardens, you will definitely see what 18th Century life was like. Spanning almost 100 acres, the park now features a lake, walking trails, playgrounds, tennis courts, bike trails, park concerts, performances, and so much more. It’s also home to the Charlotte Museum of History and Nature Museum featuring many interactive exhibits.
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Hughes’ adult criminal record shows a path through a series of lesser offenses. According to local TV station WCNC, he was convicted of breaking and entering in 2010 and served six months in prison. Later, he was arrested again after trying to flee police, the news station reported. Brady McCarron, deputy chief of public affairs, said the agency would not release any information about the training for the team in Charlotte. "Without a doubt – 100% – we’re seeing more violent crimes happen and we’re seeing more guns in people’s hands," said Mathew Silverman, the national president of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association. Authorities in Charlotte declined to comment on how they assessed the safety risks of an effort to arrest Hughes, who was already wanted for having guns, in a residential area in the middle of the day.
Today, VisArt houses over 30,000 titles in nearly every genre and boasts one of the largest video selections on the East Coast. It has something for everyone, from fan favorite TV series to the obscure and obscene. Known as “Meck Dec Day,” Charlotteans celebrate every year with a public reading of the declaration at Trade and Tryon streets in Uptown. Dilworth founder, Edward Dilworth Latta, hired the Olmsted Brothers as developers in the 1910s to expand the neighborhood. Their plan was never finished but the curved roads and dramatic architecture became models for much of Charlotte's future development. Dilworth was listed in the National Register of Historic Places(PDF, 11MB) in 1987.
They're not obvious, but surprises can still be found along this world-famous stretch of real estate. Long before California was home to tech campuses, freeways, and palm trees, Native inhabitants etched huge designs into the landscape. Even before that, at roughly the same time that the Pyramids of Giza were under construction, a tree that still survives today began taking root. And even farther into the past, glaciers and mammoths created enduring monuments to antiquity. In the 1700s and 1800s, Philadelphia was the center of medical scholarship in the United States.
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Recently celebrating its 50th anniversary, Charlotte Ballet is the city’s premier ballet company. While most of its professional performances take place at Belk Theater or Knight Theater, the Charlotte Ballet Academy offers on-site dance classes for both children and adults. Nestled near Uptown Charlotte, the Fourth Ward Historic District exudes Victorian charm. Lined with historic homes, tree-lined streets, and beautifully restored gardens, this district offers a glimpse into the city's 19th-century history. It's a perfect example of urban preservation, showcasing how a community's heritage can coexist with modern development. Plano, Texas may get its name from the flat local terrain—plano is the Spanish term for "flat"—but this Dallas suburb is anything but boring.
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Elizabeth should be designated a historic district.
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To go deeper into the history, there are self-guided tours or you can contact the Mecklenburg Historical Association for an arranged guided tour. On the grounds is Rosie’s Coffee and Wine Garden, a cozy, quaint cafe serving beverages and a few local snacks. Although the garden used to be privately owned, the space is now open to the public each day from 7 a.m. The neighborhood was designed to fit the area rather than set in a strict grid format. The signature architecture includes brick ranch houses, split-level houses, and cottages. While the houses are similar in size and form, each house has a unique characteristic.
Chase White was shot in Tucson, Arizona, by a man wanted for stalking local law enforcement officers, the agency said. Armored vehicles smashed into it, ripping off windows and entire doorways that were left broken. Several armored vehicles were parked across yards, some with tree branches dangling off them.
Once referred to as “The Coney Island of the Pacific,” L.A.’s beachfront neighborhood of Venice has long been a popular tourist destination. Its colorful characters, quirky architecture, and carnivalesque atmosphere are well-known the world over. But take a moment to look past the kitsch, and you’ll discover a place where artistic ingenuity thrives more than a century after Abbot Kinney endeavored to bring a grandiose version of Venice to America. The bohemian beehive has always attracted artists and performers, and everyone is welcome to enjoy the show.
Today, this charming town of around 10,000 is the seat of Hood County and home to the first town square in Texas to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A poster child for restoration projects all over America, Granbury boasts a lively arts and dining scene; plenty of green space; and a lake with a sandy beach used for splashing, sunning, and kayaking along the shore. Then there’s the lore and legend that the locals swear by, Texas tales which may be tall or true. The town’s history is one of its great advantages, and peering through that lens is the best way to truly see Granbury. The 1970s brought a wave of artists into this former industrial area in Downtown Los Angeles.
North Dakota is not quite the flattest state in the U.S., but it's pretty close. (In one analysis, it placed third, after Illinois and Florida.) During the last Ice Age, glaciers moving across the terrain had a planing effect on the land, dropping sediment that filled in any valleys, creating sprawling prairies and open, big skies. These large expanses are home to more than a few sky-high structures, both natural and human-made.
Glitz, glamour, guitars, honky-tonks, sequins, and neon are synonymous with Music City and its country music roots. While there’s perhaps no other city that embraces big hats, big hair and big personalities quite the way Nashville does, there’s much more to Tennessee’s capital than meets the eye. Its rich history of food, culture, and innovation makes it a haven for creatives of all stripes. Though the city shimmers with energy, it’s easy to commune with nature and enjoy the pristine beauty of East Tennessee, starting with the Cumberland River that runs right through the heart of downtown. Whether you’re looking for a brush with history, a chance to enjoy the great outdoors or an opportunity to hear some of music’s biggest stars, Nashville has it all. If your boots don’t feel like walking the entire route, Old Town Trolley offers hop-on-hop-off tours around the city, with a stop just outside Graduate Nashville.
The city not only attracted the brightest minds, but also the most curious cases and characters. From the oldest quarantine facility in the country to a museum that memorializes a traveling dental circus, here are six places to marvel at the trials, errors, and triumphs of medical history in Pennsylvania. Climate, globalization, trends, employment rates, lobbying—it all influences what we eat. As time marches ever-onward, recipes are forgotten, traditions fade into quiet obscurity, and institutions are abandoned.But some entities that seem slated for cultural demolition are kept alive in Arkansas.
Venturing into some of Tennessee's strangest subterranean haunts is a great way to experience the depths of the state's spell-binding charm. Along with the rest of the Pacific Northwest, Oregon has been shaped by volcanic activity. Active volcanoes, Mount Hood among them, dominate the skyline, and the city of Portland was built atop an extinct volcano. Over tens of thousands of years, these geological hotspots have left many holes in their wakes, including deep craters, narrow canyons, and subterranean lava tubes. The Rockies may be bigger, but there's something special—and sometimes spooky—about the Appalachians.
