Opened in 1931, it is distinctly known for its segregation among African Americans during that time. Restored to its former glory, the Paramount opened again in 2004 after being closed for over 30 yrs
The Thomas H. Bayly Memorial Building opened as a museum in 1935. It houses important works of art, including 17th century French & Flemish tapestries. Closed during WWII but reopened in 1946.
William Michie built this home in 1772 & by the late 1770s had many travelers asking for room & board. In 1784 he received a license to charge for food & beds after building a tavern.
McGuffey’s was established in 1975 after turning the McGuffey School into an art studio which had been built in 1916. Now you can find three galleries offering the largest display space in Charlottesv
In 1773 Thomas Jefferson met with Phillipo Mazzei who planned on using the land to sell wine, oils & silk to the Colonies. Mazzei’s planting began in 1774 led to the start of the commercial wine indus
In 1893 the park opened to the public as a recreational park, but by 1894 the first animals were seen in the lower portion of the park, where guests could find birds, trout and deer.
Dedicated in 1834, it’s the first church in Cleveland to contain a pipe organ. In 1955 it was redone with local sandstone & was designed by renowned architects Charles Heard & Simeon Porter.
The Holden Arboretum was started in 1931 with a request from Albert Fairchild Holden. It is one of the largest arboretums and botanical gardens in the US with over 3,500 acres of land.
Shaker Historical Museum was founded in 1947 to preserve & promote the history of the North Union Shaker Community, Shaker Heights and “Garden City” shrubs.
The Center was established in 1942 as part of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and was later incorporated into the National Aeronautics & Space Administration as a laboratory for aircra
This destroyer was built in 1941 in honor of Admiral Kidd who was killed during Pearl Harbor. It became known for flying the Skull and Cross bones flag like the old Jolly Rogers pirate ship.
Red Sticks Farmers Market formed in Nov 1996. The goal of this market was to link locally owned farms and businesses together & has become a Sunday tradition for many locals.
This museum is housed in a historic railroad depot on the banks of the Mississippi river.
First opened in 1988, the Gardens are adjacent to the Indianapolis Zoo. The Zoo and Gardens share the same main entrance, & from 1999-2006 it was a separate attraction but is now included as part of t
Opened in 1987, the Speedway grounds were honored with the designation of National Historic Landmark. It is recognized as one of the most highly visible museums devoted to automobiles and auto racing.
James F. Cunningham purchased this land in the 1880s. It was originally a dairy farm but because of flooding, the city of San Jose stepped in, turning it into a man made lake by the 1900s.
This park first opened in 1850 featuring an exact replica of the building in which the first state legislature met.In 1971 the south end of the park became known as San Jose History park.
The zoo is located on 84 acres within Mohawk Park, which is the third largest municipal park in the United States. There are more than 2,800 animals are on exhibit, many of them rare and endangered.
Built in 1925 with 600 rooms on 14 floors, Mayo Hotel was the 1st building to have running ice water for the summer months. The Snyder family bought the land and renovated the property in 2001.
Thomas Gilcrease collected much artwork over the years and donated it to the city in 1955, and a museum featuring his art collection opened in 1958.
Built in 1914 with a record breaking 2,800 seats Brady Theatre was first designed as a municipal auditorium & convention hall. When it opened became known largest hall from Kansas City to Houston,TX
Chinatown came about in the early 1800s as settlers moved here from China to begin a new life. The main attraction in this area is the shrine of Kwan Yin, where people are free to make offerings to th
Known in the Guinness Book of World Records as the oldest sporting club in the Pacific for cricket; it is also home of the finish line of the Honolulu Marathon that takes place each year.
During WWII, the area adjacent to Paradise Cove was used as a recreation center by Army and Navy servicemen. The pool is separated from the ocean by natural walls of reef over which the waves flow to
This 19 acre state park contains erupting Geyser fountains, each of which represents a specific river in Tennessee.
Previously known as the Grand Old Opry House, this auditorium first opened as the Union Gospel Tabernacle in 1892. It was built by Thomas Ryman & renamed in his honor after his death.
This was the home of Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States. He lived in this house from 1804 until his death in 1845. It was opened to the public as a museum in 1889.
This Museum was established in 1944. In 1952 the center opened the first planetarium in Tennessee.
Founded in 1996, this zoo is a product of the merger between the Nashville Zoo & Grassmere Wildlife Park. It is home to "Jungle Gym," the largest community-built playground of its kind in the country.
This 3,150 ft bridge opened on July 15, 1909 and spans across the Cumberland River. It was reopened as one of the largest pedestrian bridges in the world on Aug 3rd 2003.
