Porsche Type 901 Prototype, 1963 Courtesy of Don and Diane Meluzio “Porsche. There is no substitute.” Up until a couple weeks ago […]
“Porsche by Design:Seducing Speed” the automobile as art at the NCMA Read More »
Cameron, North Carolina is a charming hamlet in the sandhills near Southern Pines and Pinehurst; travel there with PullOverandLetMeOut to find out why this town boasts golf, antiques, and dewberries!
Golf, antiques and Dewberries in the NC Sandhills Read More »
Living and traveling in the American South provides abundant scenery for amazing pictures. I’m always delighted when others enjoy the images I
Magnificent Gothic architectural features are prominent at Arundel Castle. Lords, ladies, knights, kings and tales of castle intrigue – if these walls
Arundel Castle in the South of England – from the 11th century to today Read More »
Wilmington is a historic port city along the Cape Fear River in North Carolina. Steeped in history ranging from pirate visitors
Proceeding through the gates along the scenic driveway leading to Montpelier the unsuspecting traveler may not be fully prepared for what awaits.
There’s a Presidential detective story waiting at Madison’s Montpelier Read More »
Taking summer trips to historic places can be risky depending on where you go. Crowds, high temps, cranky traveling companions can all
Valley Forge with Grandma and an eight year old in 95 degree weather – it was fun Read More »
Virginia’s Hampton Roads region offers a multitude of options for travelers
Four top destinations waiting for you in Hampton Roads Virginia Read More »
Thank goodness my Garmin knows where to take me. I can see it might be a challenge finding my way to the
Philadelphia’s Valley Green Inn – A Historic Tavern On The Wissahickon Read More »
The North Carolina Museum of Art is an amazing treasure in the Heart of Carolina. Located in Raleigh it is one
North Carolina Museum of Art; where art and nature combine Read More »
Have you ever visited a tourist site that left you feeling kind of disappointed? I’ve traveled the Petersburg/Richmond corridor of I-95 my
A wind chill of sixteen degrees – that’s cold. Thank goodness the sun was popping out in fits and spurts from behind
Why a freezing cold visit to Arlington National Cemetery is worth every minute Read More »
I made my way back to one of my favorite historical dining establishments. Middleton Tavern in Annapolis, Maryland. Despite the fact Middleton
Middleton Tavern in Annapolis – A Colonial Tavern In A Capital City Read More »
Driving through Alabama we stopped for the night in the town of Cullman. Cullman is about equal distance between Huntsville to the
The Ave Maria Grotto – “Miniature Miracles” in Cullman, Alabama Read More »
The Capital dome is a renowned part of the Annapolis sky line. I grew up a few short miles west of
“Wasn’t she purdy?” Okay, maybe she said “pretty” but the docent’s Alabama drawl and obvious affection for Helen Keller was unmistakable. As
Ivy Green – Home to America’s “First Lady of Courage” Helen Keller Read More »
2012 was a pretty exciting year. I’d been a local travel writer for a while, but finally decided to branch out and
The Unclaimed Baggage Center in Scottsboro, Alabama is where items left behind on planes, at airports or lost in transit go
Oakwood Cemetery, located in Raleigh’s Historic Oakwood District, is more than just a cemetery. It gives a window into the city’s history and is the final resting place for some of Raleigh’s most distinguished citizens. It also makes an excellent itinerary item. PullOverandLetMeOut will take you there to discover more about this historic site in the City of Oaks.
For a Moving and Educational Stop on Vacation, Visit the Cemetery Read More »
I spent part of Veteran’s Day weekend in Norfolk, Virginia at the Norfolk Naval Base. My family and I had the good
13 years before the Pilgrims set foot on Plymouth Rock 104 brave men and boys established the first permanent English Colony on
Visit Jamestown Settlement and spend an afternoon in the 17th century Read More »
“Hands-on-History” is more than a catchphrase, it’s a kids’ delight at Mount Vernon. George Washington’s historic home on the Potomac comes alive for
“Hands-on-History” is a child’s delight at Mount Vernon Read More »
“Hands-on-History” is more than a catch phrase, it’s a kids’ delight at Mount Vernon. George Washington’s historic home on the
“Hands-on-History” is a child’s delight at Mount Vernon Read More »
A few years ago I spent a memorable Labor Day weekend camping at Fort McAllister Historic Park on the banks of the
Ft. McAllister; where history and nature unite in the Georgia Low Country Read More »
Paris, France, Florence, Italy – these are cities one typically thinks of when talking about art capitals of the world. Imagine my
The North Carolina Museum of Art – an unexpected treasure in the Heart of Carolina Read More »
One of the things I love most about traveling is learning the history of the place I’m visiting. Maybe it’s the
How a peanut plantation helped me share my love of history Read More »
“Moored in quiet dignity and majesty the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, across the river from downtown Wilmington, beckons visitors to walk her decks.”
Battleship North Carolina by day – Ghost Ship by night Read More »
Have you ever visited a place and for some reason it stayed with you? I’m not talking about fond memories. I’m talking
Surratt House and Museum; home of the first woman executed by the US government Read More »
Babyland General Hospital in Cleveland, Georgia is a place I visited out of love. It was the one thing my mother wanted
Visit Babyland General Hospital and see the Magical Cabbage Patch Read More »
Ava Gardner Museum in Smithfield, North Carolina is dedicated to sharing the fascinating story of the Hollywood legend.
The Ava Gardner Museum – Hollywood glamour in a small southern town Read More »
Clayton County, Georgia is the ancestral home of Margaret Mitchell and is the official home of ‘Gone With the Wind.’ Peter Bonner’s
Take the Gone With the Wind Tour that brings Margaret Mitchell’s novel to life Read More »
The Battenkill Valley in Vermont evokes images of winding rural roads, cozy cottages, covered bridges, maple syrup and cow-filled pastures. These images
Hildene; An original Gilded Age estate in Vermont with presidential ties Read More »
Places like Charleston, Savannah and New Orleans immediately come to mind when one thinks of haunted American cities. However St. Augustine,
Ferry Farm in historic Fredericksburg, Virginia, is the boyhood home of George Washington. This significant site on the Rappahannock River’s banks is a great addition to any itinerary since it offers a window into the life and times of one of the most prominent founding fathers. Travel there with PullOverandLetMeOut to discover more about this house, the people who lived there, and its significance in history.
Ferry Farm – George Washington’s Boyhood Home and Why You’ll “Dig It” Read More »
This fair-skinned girl loves going to the beach, but I can’t take a full week of lounging in the sun so
Take a scenic boat tour in South Carolina’s low-country Read More »
On a recent trip to historic Fredericksburg, Virginia I took a detour off the traditional ‘touristy’ path and discovered a love story
Sometimes the best attractions are the ones you hadn’t anticipated finding. For example the time my friend Elaine and I vacationed
Five fabulous historic places for you to discover on the road less traveled Read More »
I’m a big fan of ghost tours mainly because I learn so much history about an area. My husband and son
Baltimore, Maryland is often called ‘Charm City’ but is also known as the ‘City of Neighborhoods.’ When planning a visit to this thriving
Baltimore’s Inner Harbor – your starting point in Charm City Read More »
