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.
The 1st facility opened in 1917. In 2007 the gates were adjusted to lower the water level of the Mississippi by 2 ft to assist in the recovery efforts of the victims of the I-35W bridge collapse.
Midway was stricken from the Naval Vessel Register in 1997. During the decommissioning process, she was used to film portions of the documentary 'At Sea', showing at the Navy Museum in Washington D.C.
The 2,600 ft. long coaster was built in 1925 in less than two months. It closed in 1976. The "Save the Coaster Committee" had it designated a National Landmark in 1987 and it reopened in 1990.
The tower was built between 1928 and 1929 by Wilber Foshay. He chose to build his company in Minneapolis and started construction on this building, which is modeled after the Washington Monument.
Built in 1849, it's the oldest surviving frame home in the Twin Cities. A Maine millwright, Ard Godfrey helped build the first dam & sawmills to take advantage of the water power of St. Anthony Falls.
Ground was broken in 1989 & on October 5, 1992, Fernbank Museum of Natural History opened to the public, becoming one of the only museums in the world to grow out of an old-growth forest.
The library was opened on Carter's 62nd birthday in 1986. It hosts special exhibits like Carter's Nobel Peace Prize & a full-scale replica of the Oval Office, including a copy of the Resolute Desk.
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.
This historic college football stadium is one of the NCAA's four oldest, & home to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Built in 1913, it's also the oldest on-campus stadium in the NCAA's Division I-A.
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.
