Spotlights on Traverse City
Spotlights on Traverse City Lights, camera, action–this is what you can enjoy in Traverse City, Michigan all year long. Often voted as one of the most pleasant places to live, retire to and, of course, visit, Traverse City appeals to all kinds of people, young and old. A quick look at your Discovery Map reveals…
Read MoreSummer Travel Woes: How to Make the Best Out of Your Airline Experience
If you’ve done any kind of traveling this summer–or talked with someone who has–you know that for many it has been a hellish summer in terms of travel. Initially dubbed the summer of revenge travel, for many, taking revenge on the fact that they have been cooped up by the pandemic has turned out to…
Read MoreSteve Paris
“We purchased an existing map in 2017 before launching a new territory in 2021. The DMI team has been amazing to work with – responsive, knowledgeable and incredibly supportive. We could not ask for better partners in this business.” -Steve Paris Discovery Map Franchisee Chattanooga and Knoxville, TN Maps
Read MoreStowe-pendous Adventures
Arguably the most renowned ski resort and town in Vermont, Stowe recently became even more epic. Vail Resorts, the premier mountain resort company in the world, acquired this historic property, making it their first move toward establishing a presence in the northeast. Stowe Mountain Resort, located just north of the historic village of the same…
Read MoreSyosset Street Fair
The Syosset Street Fair in Syosset, New York, is an annual event that features local vendors, food trucks, as well as live music and other forms of entertainment. At the fair, attendees can browse different booths to shop for unique crafts, jewelry, and other items sold by local vendors. They can also try out different…
Read MoreTaking a Break from History
Visiting Gettysburg is by no means a one-day affair. The town has done a fine job of developing its tourism by not only showcasing American history in so many different ways but also by featuring the other fine attributes of the region. The countryside surrounding Gettysburg proper lends itself to all kinds of outings. It’s…
Read MoreSundance Film Festival
Every January around 50,000 visitors flock to Park City to attend the Sundance Film Festival. (photo by Jemal Countess) Started in 1978, many attendees recognize Robert Redford as being the influential figure behind the festival and what it has grown to today. Each year close to 200 films are selected to appear at Sundance from…
Read MoreTaking It Easy in East Hampton
Taking It Easy in East Hampton Any talk of the Hamptons conjures up images of the tony set sipping fancy cocktails at a private beach party. Well, there’s plenty of that going on in East Hampton, New York, and boy do these rich folks know how to PAH-TAY. But there’s so much more to this…
Read MoreTalking Telluride
Talking Telluride Some say that the glory days of Telluride, Colorado are gone. According to the 2020 census, there are now as many women as men in this rugged mountain town. So it’s no longer as easy to snag a stud-ly guy and if you do, he will likely pay you even less attention than…
Read MoreTest Your Geo Skills!
A US Geography IQ survey of Americans by Discovery Map International found that nearly half of participants (46%) do not know how many states make up New England and nearly a quarter (22%) cannot name the capital of New York state. Just in time for holiday travel, Discovery Map International, creators of the colorful and…
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