Originally founded in 1936, it's one of the first tourist attractions established in Miami. Among its many famous visitors were Sir Winston Churchill, Steven Spielberg & former President Jimmy Carter.
Opened in 1999, the park is home to the Houston Astros. The ballpark is the first major sports facility to have a closed captioning board for the hearing impaired.
Located on the waterfront next to the Omnidome, this aquarium features exotic fishes, sea mammals & other ocean life. See the sea lions, harbor seals, sea otters & even come face to face with a shark.
Now the home for 1,100 tropical birds, 2,000 varieties of plants and flowers, and the best trained bird show in the world. It is a place where exotic birds "fly free" everyday.
Built in 1886, you could hear anarchist Emma Goldman speak one night & on another night attend a society function for New York’s elite. Rumors persist that it was once owned by Al Capone.
Open since 1997, the gallery specializes in conventional formats tweaked by unconventional matter and style. While narrative art is featured, abstract pieces predominate.
Is the jewel of South Florida arts and entertainment facilities, affording South Florida’s diverse community and its international guests a unique cultural experience that defies comparison.
Sanctuary for endangered, rare and threatened animals including tigers, crocodiles and the infamous Komodo Dragon, plus special animal education programs geared for children of all ages
The island's name stems from British colonial times when the colonial assembly reserved the island for the exclusive use of New York's royal governors.
Artwork, handicrafts & artifacts of native cultures from the far north on the NW coast & Alaska are featured here. Exhibits showcase soapstone sculptures, wood carvings, native dolls, baskets & masks.
Named for Sen. Magnuson, creative force behind the Pacific Science Center, the park is home to Sound Garden, a collection of oscillating aluminum tubes that, when wind passes over them, hum hauntingly
This museum depicts the story of the Asian-American experience through historic photographs, artwork and text. The museum store sells photographs, documentaries & books on Japanese-American culture.
Three acres in size, the pool is fed from under ground springs and is on average 68 degrees year round. Over the years it has drawn people from all walks of life.
Opened in 1934, the Zoo is located on 216 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, featuring over 2,000 animals. Brookfield Zoo featured the first Giant Panda exhibit in the United States.
Completed in 1897 it was dedicated as the city's original Chicago Public Library. This monument was inspired by the neo-classical style of the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893.
This Miami stadium has been home to the NFL's Miami Dolphins since it opened in 1987 & has been home to the MLB's Florida Marlins since 1993. The Marlins won World Series titles in 1997 and 2003.
The 1999 arena, sometimes called the "Triple A," is the home of the NBA's Miami Heat. This venue also hosted the MTV Video Music Awards in 2004 & 2005 & was the home of the WNBA's Miami Sol.
It sits on the original site of the State Fair Stadium, which was built entirely from wood in 1921. It is famous for the Red River Shootout, a football showdown between OU & UT Austin.
This collection of Asian art includes more than 300 paintings, sculptures & architectural items. Although originally acquired for personal enjoyment, many pieces in this collection are museum quality.
Madame LaLaurie's ghost is rumored to haunt the mansion. In 2007, actor Nicolas Cage bought the LaLaurie House but it was put back on the market again in 2008. In 2009 the Bank foreclosed on the house
Once the battleground of the Battle of New Orleans. Though now closed to new interments, it is the burial place to over 15,300 veterans of military campaigns from the Revolutionary War to Vietnam War.
Est. in 1990 by Priestess Miriam & Priest Oswan Chamani, it is the only "formally" established spiritual temple focusing on traditional West African spiritual & herbal healing practices in New Orleans
A sculpture called "The Broncos" features seven larger-than-life horses running up a mountain, through a stream. A ring of fame honors the great Broncos of the past, including quarterback John Elway
This contemporary stadium has been home to the Detroit Lions since it opened in 2002. In 2006, the indoor stadium became one of the few venues in a cold-weather city to host a Super Bowl.
The Detroit Tigers moved into this ballpark in 2000. It seats roughly 41,000 people, has one of the largest scoreboards in sports, and features sculptures of some of the team's greatest players.
The Dome has hosted 6 Super Bowls; more than any other sports facility. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina the Dome was closed for repair and was reopened on Sept 25 2006. The Saints won that night
This is America's very first hospital, with a cornerstone laid by Benjamin Franklin in 1752. During the Revolution, the hospital treated both British and American soldiers.
Its 9,200 acres make up 10 percent of Philadelphia. Rather than a single park, it's actually a collection of 63 regional and neighborhood parks. In 1876 one of the first World's Fairs was hosted here.
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.
