A recent New York Times article describes the dramatic increase in the United States in what it calls “cultural tourism,” tourism that includes museums, operas, symphonies and the like. This is occurring not just in big cities, but in places you might least suspect—like Orlando, Florida, better known as the home of Disney World. Bisbee, Arizona, another example, boasts 27 art galleries, three museums and an art festival. Even Roswell, New Mexico, the article tells us, “is busily marketing its planetarium, museums, art center and the Roswell Symphony Orchestra.” Hotels in Boston and Philadelphia are offering packages that include […]
