Did you know? San Francisco’s Chinatown is the oldest in North America and the largest outside of Asia. Read more.
For almost 200 years this bar has been a staple of life in the French Quarter. Visitors can sip their favorite beverages as the sights & sounds of the French Quarter trickle into this comfy tavern.
The vantage from the top of Lombard Street is one of the most iconic in the city. Fight your way through the crowd of tourists and get a nice shot of one of the most interesting streets in the world.
Welcome to Chinatown. Spend some time walking around here, and you'll soon forget what country you're in.
The Capitol is among the most architecturally impressive and symbolically important buildings in the world. Begun in 1793, the Capitol has been built, burnt, rebuilt, extended, and restored.
Completed in 1800, The White House is the oldest public building in Washington, DC and has been the home of every president except George Washington.
The American Art Museum of the Smithsonian Institution features an exclusive compilation of the largest collection of American Art. Read more.
Construction began in 1914, and the memorial was opened to the public in 1922. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech to a crowd by the Lincoln Memorial in 1963 .
On the second floor of the Theater, you can see the boxseat where Abe Lincoln was sitting when he was killed. On the lower level the museum displays exhibits about Lincoln’s life and his tragic death.
President Roosevelt asked the Commission of Fine Arts about the possibility of erecting a memorial to Thomas Jefferson. Construction went from 1938-43, & Roosevelt laid the first cornerstone himself.
The Changing of the Guard is every half an hour from 0800 - 1700; starting April 1st, Arlington is open til 1900, last Guard change 1900
The pool, measuring some 2,000 feet long, was built soon after the 1922 dedication of the Lincoln Memorial; both were designed by architect Henry Bacon.
A bird's eye view of the Statue of Liberty! She may not look as tall from above, but Lady Liberty stands 305 feet, 6 inches from the base of the pedestal foundation to the tip of her torch. Read more.
It's the world's largest indoor aquarium with over 8,000 aquatic animals representing over 700 species. The Marine Mammal Presentation features staff interacting with whales & dolphins as they dive.
It linked the north and south sides in 1920, igniting an incredible building boom that spawned most of the landmarks on the avenue. – Green Guide Editor
The museum was incorporated in 1893 as the Columbian Museum of Chicago, but the name was changed in 1905 to Field Museum of Natural History to better reflect its focus on the natural sciences.
This is the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere. The Henry Crown Space Center features rockets, shuttles, satellites, rovers and probes. You can even see the actual Apollo 8 spacecraft! Read more.
Back in the day, we called it Greenfield Village and The Henry Ford Museum. Today, we call it America's top history attraction. Walk back in time. Touch the past. Leave inspired. Read more.
When you schedule a VIP tour of the Warner Brother’s lot you never know what you are going see or who is going to hijack your cart. Read more.
Original construction was completed in 1929. Today the bridge handles more than 10,000 commercial vehicles in a typical weekday.
The memorial currently consists of three separate parts: the Three Soldiers statue, the Vietnam Women's Memorial & the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, where over 58,000 names are engraved.
The Washington Monument was formally dedicated on February 22, 1885, and at the time of its construction, it was the tallest building in the world; it remains the tallest stone structure in the world.
The 2.5 mile track is home to the largest (Indy 500) and second largest (The Brickyard) single-day sporting events in the world. The Museum displays former winning cars and is open 364 days a year. Read more.
Every year near Christmas, Galveston is transported in time to the days of Charles Dickens.
The Golden Gate Bridge was the longest suspension bridge span in the world when it was completed in 1937, & has become an internationally recognized symbol of San Francisco and CA.
There is a "changing of the guards" ceremony at the top of every hour by the Tomb of the Unknown
Georgia O'Keeffe would often paint in her car. She referred to her Model 'A' Ford as her favorite studio. Learn more in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Read more.
Built for the 1962 World Expo, Space Needle distinctive structure, rising 600-plus feet above Seattle Center , has since become Seattle's most famous landmark.
Get in line early to take pic of sign! Watch out for photo bombers! Great for sunsets and sun rises!
Once believed bottomless by Oregon’s first settlers, subsequent investigations have determined Crater Lake to be America’s deepest with a maximum depth of 1943 feet. (From Aerial America) Read more.
This is one of Vegas' most loved attractions. Get there early to experience the sights of the Vegas Strip and get a prime photo spot. Everybody needs a shot in front of the volcano!!!
The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad should be on your bucket list. This day-long excursion is an opportunity to make lifelong memories. Plus, the photography opportunities are amazing!
The Gateway Arch, also known as the Gateway to the West, is the tallest national monument in the U.S. Construction began on Feb. 12, 1963, with the last section put into place on Oct. 28, 1965.
Underground Atlanta cycles between fun and questionable. But if you're interested in unusual historical locales, check out Underground and its architecture. Grab some pralines at the fudge shop! Read more.
The Original Bench is at The Savannah History Museum (303 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard). Not far from the park.
Located on the roof of 30 Rock visitors can get an unobstructed 360 degree view of New York City.
The shrine is consecrated to the memory of those who died at the Alamo. Do turn off your cell phone and observe a respectful silence while inside the shrine. Also, no photography is allowed.
Beside the San Antonio River, stone pathways connect shops, restaurants, hotels and museums with a blend of historic and modern architecture.
The Mall opened in 1992 and is the nation's largest retail complex. Each year there are 40 million visitors, which is more than the combined populations of Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota & Canada.
Come in and get a Sloppy Joe sandwich, drink a beer, and listen to some music. You may not be able to write like Hemingway, but you can drink like him!
