Sitting on the bank of the Potomac River in Virginia, Mount Vernon is a beautiful and majestic symbol of American history that draws about one million guests each year.  It was purchased in 1858 by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association to ensure its preservation and is maintained to this day by the same. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960.  For the most part, the rooms have been restored to allow visitors an opportunity to experience it the same way George Washington himself did in the 1700's. Some rooms contain actual items such as portraits and furniture owned by the Washingtons. Although every room inside is amazing, the journey is not complete without a walk on the grounds our first president lived daily life. Venturing here provides a close view of what his eyes saw as he worked, planned, and walked about. This is the amazing view of the Potomac River that George and Martha Washington would have taken in as they enjoyed time on the porch. We took a mom

  Hershey Although not as serious a history lesson as the following, this one ranks as the sweetest place we encountered while in the Keystone State. And the history is worth a look as well. The year 1894 is the one that saw Milton Hershey establish what would later become a company known by all and putting out a product craved by most. Of course, this is opinion, but it's hard to find anyone who disagrees.  Our tour here did surprise us. We found out just how many favorite treats come from this place. Among those are York Peppermint Patties, Twizzlers, Jolly Rancher, and Heath. To prove how generous they are here, we hopped aboard the free, mouthwatering tour ride to witness the cocoa bean to candy bar process. Click the videos below to enjoy the tour with us. But be careful! You might be heading for a snack shortly after😋 Gettysburg No walking tour or even short ride for us this time! We hopped onto a bus for a two-hour guided encounter. As we rode through Gettysburg Battlefield