HISTORY: The Whaley House is said to be the most haunted house in the U.S. The Museum offers a late night paranormal investigation tour every last weekend of the month, co-hosted by The San Diego Ghost Hunters
200 Tower Avenue Fort Snelling History Center (Hwy 5), Minneapolis, MN
Tarihi ve Koruma Altındaki Alan · 10 tavsiye ve inceleme
HISTORY: The original installation was constructed from 1820-1824 as Fort St. Anthony. It received its name upon its completion in 1825 in honor of Colonel Snelling, who commanded the regiment that built it.
Tarih Müzesi · Downtown East · 45 tavsiye ve inceleme
HISTORY: Completed in 1880, the Washburn A Mill was declared the world's largest flour mill. It was nearly destroyed by fire in 1991, and after the city cleaned the rubble, it was converted into this museum.
HISTORY: Built in 1882-83, the bridge is recognized as a National Civil Engineering Landmark. In 1994 the bridge was converted into a pedestrian and bike trail & offers a panoramic view of St. Anthony Falls.
650 Ponce De Leon Ave Ne (near Lakeview Ave NE), Atlanta, GA
Market · Midtown · 136 tavsiye ve inceleme
HISTORY: The magnolia tree in the lot is the only physical remainder of a great chapter in baseball history. This was the site of Ponce De Leon Park, where Hall of Famers Eddie Mathews & Luke Appling broke in.
HISTORY: First founded in 1889, the museum features an encyclopedic collection of approximately 80,000 objects spanning 5,000 years of world history and an especially strong collection of Asian art.
Tarih Müzesi · Old Fourth Ward · 15 tavsiye ve inceleme
HISTORY: Established in 1968 by Coretta Scott King, the Center is the official living memorial dedicated to the advancement of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Exhibits illustrate his life & teachings.
HISTORY: Founded in 1978 by Vincent Anthony, it's the nation’s largest organization dedicated to the art form of puppetry. Kermit the Frog and his creator Jim Henson cut the ceremonial ribbon at the opening.
HISTORY: It opened in 2007, relocating from & replacing the original exhibit which opened in 1991. More than 1,200 artifacts from around the world that were never displayed to the public before are featured.
Hayvanat Bahçesi · Grant Park · 159 tavsiye ve inceleme
HISTORY: The zoo opened in 1889 whenbusinessman George V. Gress purchased a bankrupt traveling circus & donated the animals to Atlanta. In 1999 the zoo joined only 2 other zoos in housing giant pandas.
1050 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW (Culberson St. SW), Atlanta, GA
Müze · West End · 7 tavsiye ve inceleme
HISTORY: This was the home of Joel Chandler Harris, author of Uncle Remus stories, from 1881 until 1908. The museum opened in 1913, Harris' room is almost completely untouched to this day aside from cleaning.
3601 S Broad St (at Pattison Ave), Philadelphia, PA
Hokey Stadyumu · South Philadelphia East · 183 tavsiye ve inceleme
HISTORY: It was at this stadium during the 1992 NCAA East Regional where Christian Laettner's magical shot paved the way for Duke University to defeat the University of Kentucky in a historic basketball game.
Bilim Müzesi · Northern Waterfront · 334 tavsiye ve inceleme
HISTORY: Founded in 1969 by the noted physicist Dr. Frank Oppenheimer, the Exploratorium offers visitors exhibits, webcasts, websites and events to explore & understand the world around them.
1 Ferry Building (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Pazar · Financial District · 468 tavsiye ve inceleme
HISTORY: Opening in 1898, The Marketplace provides a distinctive space for bringing together the greater Bay Area's agricultural wealth and renowned specialty food purveyors under one roof.
Tiyatro · Theater District · 59 tavsiye ve inceleme
HISTORY: This theatre was built in 1921 by Irving Berlin & Sam Harris. Its longest running play was Deathtrap in 1978 in which actress Merian Seldes never missed one of the 1,609 performances.
Botanik Bahçe · Madison Park · 49 tavsiye ve inceleme
HISTORY: With its lush green spaces, its breathtaking Japanese Garden and its abundance of rare trees, plants and flowers (more than 40,000 species), it is one of the brightest jewels in the Emerald City.
HISTORY: This two-and-a-half-mile strip of sandy beach is one of the most popular beaches in the area, and it was also where Seattle's first non-Native American settlers spent their first winter.
HISTORY: Although the park has a beach it's not a prime spot for swimming as the water's cold & the beach rocky. One trail extends to Puget Sound & after a lengthy walk you'll find a lighthouse and tide pools.
Park · Harrison-Denny Blaine · 3 tavsiye ve inceleme
HISTORY: Viretta Park has become a landmark of sorts in recent years thanks to the late Kurt Cobain, who died in the shingled house to the north of the park. Fans leave flowers & other offerings on the benches
HISTORY: Fujito Kubota, a master gardener & landscaper, gave this park to Seattle in 1987. These splendid acres of lush greenery, feeding ponds & footbridges are painted bright red with gold accents.
Tiyatro · Theater District · 239 tavsiye ve inceleme
HISTORY: Opened on March 28, 1927 with the musical Rufus LeMaire's Affairs and the current home to Phantom of the Opera, the longest-running production in Broadway history.
Broadway & 7th Ave (btwn W 42nd & 47th St), New York, NY
Meydan · Theater District · 2357 tavsiye ve inceleme
HISTORY: This area was originally named Longacre Square but was renamed in 1904 when the NY Times moved to the skyscraper now known as One Times Square at 42nd St., famous for the Times Square Ball drop.
HISTORY: After completion in 1903, the Williamsburg Bridge set the record for the longest suspension bridge. The record was broken in 1924 when the Bear Mountain Bridge was completed.
HISTORY: The dominant materials in this Pioneer Square park are wood, concrete and water. It's like stepping into a Zen water and rock garden.The splashing water drowns out traffic noise and soothes the soul.
HISTORY: Located on the north shore of Lake Union, the park has excellent water views and a spectacular, unobstructed view of the city skyline. It is a popular spot for concerts.
Boat or Ferry · Lower Queen Anne · 46 tavsiye ve inceleme
HISTORY: The 90-minute tour includes such attractions as the Pike Place Market and Pioneer Square .Then this strange vehicle plunges into Lake Union. The tour cruises past many houseboats and other lake sights
1410 S Museum Campus Dr (btwn McFetridge Dr & Waldron Dr), Şikago, IL
Amerikan Futbolu Stadyumu · Musuem Campus · 210 tavsiye ve inceleme
HISTORY: Opening in 1924, it has played host to Army-Navy & Notre Dame-USC football; the Chicago Bears moved here in 1971. The field has been featured in films, including Clint Eastwood's Flags of Our Fathers.
111 S Michigan Ave (btwn Monroe St & Jackson Dr), Şikago, IL
Sanat Müzesi · Grant Park · 686 tavsiye ve inceleme
HISTORY: The collection encompasses more than 5,000 years of human expression from around the world & more than 260,000 pieces. The Modern Wing was opened in 2009 & is the largest expansion in their history.
HISTORY: It's said that if a couple climbs the 100 stairs to the top of Mount Bonnell once, they fall in love; twice, they'll become engaged; and after three times, it's inevitable they'll get married.