Jeff Stroup, Author at StroupTravels

George Washington’s Bathtub in Berkeley Springs: Is It Worth It?

One of the most random, oddly specific stops you’ll come across in American history is the place where George Washington…

American history isn’t locked in textbooks. It’s spread across the country in places you can actually stand in, walk through,…

Virginia is home to a ridiculous number of presidents, and one of them started right here along the Potomac River.…

Puerto Rico is one of the easiest Caribbean destinations for Americans to visit. You don’t need a passport, the U.S.…

Manassas National Battlefield Park marks the location of the first major battles of the American Civil War. Standing on these…

Traveling to Civil War sites across the United States puts the scale of the conflict into perspective very quickly. Distances…

The United States is massive. Landscapes change dramatically from region to region, and the history stretches from colonial settlements to…

Ohio gets joked about a lot online. The memes never stop. But once you actually travel through the state, you…

Oklahoma is one of those states people tend to drive through without thinking much about it. That’s a mistake, as…

Texas is enormous. It is one of those states where distance stops feeling normal. You can drive for hours and…

Nashville is loud. Bright. Packed with energy. The city revolves around music, neon lights, and crowds flowing between bars and…

Massachusetts carries some of the deepest historical weight in the United States. From the founding of the country to Revolutionary…