Designed by Emma Stebbins and dedicated in 1873, this fountain was the only sculpture commissioned as part of Central Park’s original design. Its official name is “Angel of the Waters.”
It took 14 years and a team of 400 sculptors, led by Gutzon Borglum, to complete this massive "Shrine of Democracy," dedicated in 1941.
More than 270 miles long, 18 miles wide, and a mile deep, this vast canyon is known throughout the world for its size and beauty.
Covering 22 acres, Rockefeller Center is a complex of 19 commercial buildings that was built during the 1930s.
The origins of performances here go back to the start of the 1960s. There was no dance floor & no food or drinks served - the focus was just on the music. The only products sold were jazz recordings.
Since 1727 New Orleanians have worshipped in churches on this site. A fire in 1788 burned the church to the ground. Construction of a new church began in early 1789, & was completed in December 1794.
After the Battle of New Orleans in 1814 the square was renamed Jackson Square after General Andrew Jackson. Jackson Square has been featured in movies, including The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
The museum opened its doors on June 6 2000, the 56th anniversary of D-Day. The museum is located here because this is where the "Higgins Boats", vital to D-Day operations were designed, built & tested
Sea World is the seventh-most visited amusement park in the United States. The park also features a vast array of attractions, including rides and animal exhibits.
At 14,110 feet, this mountain isn't famous for its height, but for its iconic role in the 1859 gold rush that spurred growth in this region.
The Phoenix Art Museum houses more than 18,000 works of art, including the original Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington used on the dollar bill.
Opened in 1983, this is the world's largest naval aviation museum and features more than 150 restored aircraft from the Navy, Marines and Coast Guard.
A working prison for 101 years (1872–1973), this site allows visitors a unique opportunity to learn history through the lens of regional crime.
This lighthouse, completed in 1825 and rebuilt in 1846 after being damaged during the Second Seminole War, is Miami-Dade’s oldest standing structure.
Denver-bound trains have been arriving at this station since June 1, 1881. Back when the city was first linked to the Transcontinental Railroad in 1870, each railroad company had its own depot.
Officers of the United States Navy have trained at this college since 1845. Over the years, the original 10-acre campus, built on the site of old Fort Severn, has grown to 338 acres.
The natural thermal springs in this park, which flow from the Ouachita Mountains, were made a government-protected area by President Andrew Jackson in 1832.
