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Transportation

The Oldest Rowboat Ferry in England Is Not Slowing Down

The same family has been crossing the River Blythe for six generations.

Jo Caird May 11, 2023

Potsdam, Germany

Griebnitzsee Rauchschwalben (Gribnitzsee Station Swallows)

A local train station entrance hall doubles as a sanctuary for barn swallows.

West Chester, Pennsylvania

American Helicopter Museum and Education Center

A converted hangar displays dozens of helicopters, from a famous 1943 rescue chopper to several autogyros.

Mexico City, Mexico

Cablebús Line 1

This scenic cable car ride glides 100 feet above Mexico City.

Archaeological Site inside Monastiraki Metro Station

View the ancient remains of buildings and the ancient "River of Hades" before hopping on a train.

Washington, D.C.

Dumbarton Bridge

This bridge over D.C.'s Rock Creek Park is sometimes called the "Buffalo Bridge" because of its four buffalo sculptures, which were cast from a single piece of bronze.

Former Train Station of Izamal

An abandoned train station still stands as a testament to the region's industrial and transport history.

Punta Gorda, Florida

End of the Line Mural

This outdoor mural is one stop on a walking trail that weaves art and history together to tell a tale of local history.

Sponsored by VISIT FLORIDA

Nijmegen, Netherlands

Velorama National Bicycle Museum

The only bicycle museum in the Netherlands charts the invention of the now-ubiquitous two-wheeled machine.

Arnhem, Netherlands

Nederlands Openluchtmuseum

This large open-air museum showcases the ordinary lives of the people of the Netherlands and pre-industrial crafts and practices.

For Somali Immigrants, Trucking Life Echoes Traditional Nomadism

Scenes from the changing face of an industry.

Jamila Osman April 11, 2023

East Windsor, Connecticut

Connecticut Trolley Museum

A preserved trolley track that was transformed into a museum of transportation.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Jorullo Bridge

A 1542-foot-long suspension bridge offers scenic mountain views.

The Bronx, New York

Westchester Avenue Station

Designed by famed 20th-century architect Cass Gilbert, the future of this abandoned 1908 rail station is currently in limbo.

Savannah, Georgia

Savannah Ogeechee Canal

A historic canal winds through a unique, swampy landscape.

Wilmington, Delaware

Wilmington & Western Railroad

This heritage rail line meanders through Delaware’s Red Clay Valley.

Sponsored by Visit Delaware

8 Unexpected Stories That Go Behind the Scenes in Hollywood

Frozen lettuce, a ghost subway station, and an unplaceable accent all have starring roles.

April White March 8, 2023

Belvedere, Sint Maarten

Tata the Bus Driver

A roundabout in the West Indies that pays tribute to a bus driver who brokered no-nonsense on the school route.