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.
TIMES-DISPATCH FACT: The museum claims to have the “world's finest collection of Poe's manuscripts, letters, first editions, memorabilia and personal belongings.”
If you are a Disney fan, plan on a minimum of 3 hrs to tour the museum!
When you tour the Myriad Botanical Garden's Crystal Bridge, a tropical greenhouse with 1,000+ species of plants and lush waterfalls, keep an eye out for butterflies and free roaming amphibians. Read more.
In the grounds of Hanstead House, Sir David Yule d.1928 is buried in his beautiful stone tomb [Scottish tea baron & the richest man in Europe at time of his death] ☠ Read more.
The final resting place of Beethoven, Boltzmann, Brahms, Schoenberg, Strauss and Schubert amongst other musical geniuses. It is one of the largest cemeteries in the world, and the largest in Europe. Read more.
These tar pits hold the fossils of Ice Age animals that became trapped in the asphalt deposits here. The fossils were first described by Wellesley College professor William Denton in 1875.
Awesome bouttique type lodging, tucked away in the North Georgia woods! Shooting is great but the relaxing is better!
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The massive buffet and griddle/barbecue stations make up for the lacking variety on the sushi conveyor belt, where rolls circulate like unclaimed bags at the airport. (Evan S. Benn) Read more.
JJR's BBQ Shack can only be found at Bank of America Stadium. Hours before gates open to the public, our Pit Masters begin prepping & smoking enough pork & beef brisket to satisfy over 73,000 fans!
Extremely relaxing pool side w / a Orange Guava Mojito ...
The name 'catacomb' originated in this spot, where a complex of underground burial sites situated near a tufa quarry was described as being kata kymbas - 'near the quarry'.
A picturesque fishing port and a beach with pebbles and sand. Swim in the crystal clear waters and eat fresh fish in one of the traditional taverns.
Tales tell of a band of knights travelling to the Holy Land to take part in the Crusades. When they headed home to Ireland, they seized St Nicholas' remains, bringing them back to Kilkenny. Read more.
When you enter, turn to the right. You'll find a memorial dedicated to the 12 firefighters who lost their lives at the 23rd Street fire on Oct. 17, 1966.
Poe lived in the house from 1846 to 1846, when it was part of the village of Fordham, and during this time wrote his masterpieces “Annabel Lee” and “The Bells.”
Frank Lloyd Wright originally intended for Guggenheim visitors to take the elevator up and stroll down the ramps. Today, exhibitions are viewed both ways. The choice is yours!
This ventilation shaft provides fresh air to the Brooklyn-Battery tunnel every 1.5 minutes. Structure also served as headquarters for "Men In Black" during the 1997 film. More info via blog. <LINK> Read more.
Port of entry 1892-1954. 40-50% Americans can trace their roots to ancestor who arrived here. 12-17MM people passed thru here. Less than 4% persons denied access due to illness. More info via our blog Read more.
Decorated with beautiful white lights during the holidays. The park is also illuminated with lights built into the ground.
This venue was once the Greyhound bus station, and it's alleged that ghosts of travelers and homeless people who died at the bus station now haunt First Avenue.
An acronym for the Roy & Edna Disney/CalArts Theater, REDCAT takes on edgier, more experimental fare than its big brother, Disney Hall. A 240-seat performance space & an adjoining gallery & bar area. Read more.
Check out the Alexander McQueen exhibit! You are sure to rethink you're views on fashion!
1856-1950 condemned smallpox hospital designed by notable St Patricks Cathedral architect James Renwick. Preserved Gothic structure is surreal in its decay, particularly at night when it's lit up.
Yes the Fried Chicken and Lemonade is great but be sure to look for the Banana Pudding on the SALAD BAR
You cannot say you went to Italy without visiting the Colosseum. It was the biggest theatre in ancient Rome, capable of seating 50,000 spectators !
Taste - Spanish tapas, Mussels Escabeche, Shaved Fennel Salad Dessert - Caramel Ice Cream Sundae Fact - Communal tables offer enough elbow room for both private conversation & accidental flirtation Read more.
When at Table & Main the grilled shrimp over stone-ground grits with a tomato-bacon sauce is a must. Read more.
Guaranteed to bring out the kid in everyone, the museum’s Chocolate Lab offers participatory classes such as tempering, molding, dipping and even making chocolate from scratch.
Slater's 50/50 is making the wishes of cardiologists everywhere come true by combining two classic bar foods into one crunchy, cheesy, beef- and guacamole-filled, deep-fried shell. Read more.
Ride by rail into the mine and then take a walking tour which allows you to experience and see the true inner workings of one of America's oldest mines.
For a ghostly experience, request the cottage at 919 N. Beaver St. An 18 year old girl died of whooping cough in the 1950s in the bedroom on the 2nd floor. She is known to appear to people.
The Jerome Grand Hotel is the most haunted structure in a town known as "Ghost City." Residents have reported terrifying tales of specters and other phenomena. As seen on Ghost Adventures. Read more.
I always stop here, it's a magic place! It really worth a stop. Taste of 50's.
Get the aloha roll but with rice paper, no rice. Will change your life!! Scallops appetizer is easiest the best thing on the menu though!!
