Historical Sites near a Beach

Headed to the beach for your summer vacation? Be on the lookout for historical sites nearby. Check out my new list of my favorite beachside history!

USS Midway Museum (California)

Visiting San Diego and want to see the real-life Top Gun? Check out the USS Midway Museum!

Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library and Museum (Texas)

Visiting Austin, Texas? Don't miss a chance to see another Presidential site - the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library and Museum.

Windsor Castle (England)

Windsor Castle is a fun place to take your family to learn more about 1000 years of British royal history. It's kid-friendly and has fascinating details sure to impress kids and adults alike!

Delta Flight Museum (Georgia)

Looking for a fun museum for your little plane-obsessed child? Check out the Delta Flight Museum near Atlanta's airport to learn about aviation history and explore some of Delta's most amazing planes!

George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum (Texas)

In my quest to visit every presidential site, I always check to see if I’m near a presidential library or museum while on vacation. I was excited that the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum was located at one of my destinations on a recent college tour with my son. Read about my visit and make plans to take your family!

Kensington Palace (London)

Kensington Palace has a storied place in British royalty history, serving as the home of William and Mary, Queen Victoria, Princess Diana, and now the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge - William and Kate. Read my new review, and plan a visit to its regal interiors and exquisite gardens and grounds!

Parthenon (Tennessee)

Did you know you can visit Ancient Greece right here in the United States? The Nashville Parthenon is the world’s only exact replica of the Ancient Greek wonder and contains the statues as they would have appeared in the original structure in Athens. Read my new review and plan a visit today!

Lucy Burns Museum (Virginia)

March is Women's History Month, and one of the best museums about women's history is the Lucy Burns Museum in Virginia. Plan a trip today to honor these suffragists who sacrificed so much for us!

Kinsale/Charles Fort (Ireland)

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by learning about the quaint Irish coastal town of Kinsale. Your family will love its charming streets and its historic Charles Fort.