Visit the 5th floor to view a special Margaret Mitchell exhibit containing items donated by her husband John Marsh. Visitors can see her personal book collection, typewriter, & even her library card! Baca selengkapnya.
In December of 1939, the hotel hosted the premiere gala of Gone With the Wind. Most of the cast stayed here including Clark Gable and Vivian Leigh. Author Margaret Mitchell is buried in Oakland. Baca selengkapnya.
The CSA lost a great General on this spot in July 22nd. Fort Walker in the SE corner of Grant Park was named in his honor. General Hugh Mercer took command of Walker's troops after his death. Baca selengkapnya.
Visit the ACVB Visitors Center here, staffed by helpful volunteers with information about the city. For electronic resources, use www.Atlanta.net and our foursquare, Twitter, and Facebook accounts! Baca selengkapnya.
Tucked in the Paris Las Vegas hotel, this sugar station offers all things sweet – plus a bar and chocolate lounge. Tip: check out the signature Kim Kardashian and Britney Spears lollipops sold here.
Freeman House is a Frank Lloyd Wright house in the Hollywood Hills in 1923. The structure is noteworthy as one of the four textile block houses built by Wright in the Los Angeles area.
While you are checking out ROCKY make time to go to the PHILADELPHIA ART MUSEUM! It's right behind Rocky (Rocky runs up the Art Museum steps) and home to priceless ART from around the world.
The Georgia Aquarium is the #1 attraction in Atlanta and rightfully so. It is the largest indoor aquarium in the world with whale sharks and beluga whales, just to name list a few of the star performe
This year we are commemorating the 180th Anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo, a defining moment in our nation's history. The Alamo Mission is a fantastic place to experience authentic history. Baca selengkapnya.
The Kennedy Center, which first opened in 1971, has 9 stages, 2 of which are Millennium Stages located in the Great Foyer that house free performances every day of the year. Watch video for more info. Baca selengkapnya.
This 109-year-old bridge between the Bronx and Manhattan is getting replaced. The new 2,400-ton span was built upstate and then floated down the Hudson River. Baca selengkapnya.
Exit # 177 is the first exit inside Georgia. Take a left off exit and follow about 15 miles to the quaintest downtown around. Best Restaurant, Siblings; Best Toys for Kids, Baby Village; Antiques...
This is the spot to get your "We the People" on. Did you know that the dimensions of Signers’ Hall are the same as the room where the document was signed in Independence Hall, only two blocks away? Baca selengkapnya.
Well known for its catalog of 19th and 20th century masterpieces, the High also boasts the only full-time curator in North America dedicated solely to folk and outsider art. (From Aerial America) Baca selengkapnya.
Wonderful collection of Gone With the Wind memorabilia. Jonesboro has been designated the official home of GWTW because the plantations Mitchell wrote about were inspired by visits to Clayton County. Baca selengkapnya.
The purple row of seats in the upper deck indicates the exact height of one mile above sea level (5,280 feet).
Stand at exactly one mile above sea level on the gold-domed capitol’s steps and take a free tour of the building’s magnificent, historic interior.
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.
A must see attraction. But a shame that all the souvenirs are made in China instead of the USA.
Great historic fort, a must see if in the area and its free. The NC Park division did a great job showcasing the history of this fort. Way better than Fort Sumter
Built in 650 by the Plum Bayou people, the mysterious platform mounds of this state park are in perfect alignment with the spring and fall equinoxes. (From Aerial America) Baca selengkapnya.
Retired numbers for Ernie Banks and Ron Santo on the left field foulpole and for Billy Williams and Ryne Sandberg on the right field foulpole. Baca selengkapnya.
Explore the galaxy as you stroll from T to E Concourses by viewing the photograph collection presented by NASA in partnership with Agnes Scott College's Bradley Observatory. Exhibit runs through Jan. Baca selengkapnya.
Disney's Song of the South had its world premiere at the Fox Theatre in 1946. Joel's son Julian (& his wife Julia), pulitzer prize winning journalists, reside in the Rawson mausoleum at Oakland. Baca selengkapnya.
The Neal family (buried in Oakland) built a home on this property in 1858 which General Sherman took up residency in when he occupied the city in 1864. City Hall was built here in 1930. Baca selengkapnya.
The statue of John B. Gordon sitting atop a horse is the only equestrian statue at the Capitol. The statue of Joseph E. Brown standing next to his wife is the only female statue on the grounds. Baca selengkapnya.
7 members of Andrews Raiders were hung & buried behind this bldg on 6/18/1862 by the Confederate Army for their part in stealing the General (train engine). Marker is across street in Oakland. Baca selengkapnya.
Several areas of Piedmont Park were used in the 2012 film 'What to Expect When You're Expecting' starring Cameron Diaz & Jennifer Lopez. The 14th St gate, soccer fields, & stone steps can all be seen. Baca selengkapnya.
The movie 'Scream 2' takes place at the fictional Ohio school Windsor College that Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) attends. Agnes Scott & UCLA were both used to create the school backdrop. Baca selengkapnya.
The scenes that took place at Bill Murray's Beverly Hills mansion in the movie 'Zombieland' were filmed at a home located 1 mile from here at 490 West Paces Ferry. Baca selengkapnya.
Attracting 8.6 million visitors annually, Navy Pier is Chicago's lakefront playground. It was designed for shipping and recreation and has evolved into a major Midwest leisure destination.
This building, completed in the 1750s, is where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were deliberated and adopted.
The World Figure Skating Museum and Hall of Fame exhibits Olympic gold medals, costumes and profiles of skating celebrities like Brian Boitano, Peggy Fleming and Dorothy Hamill.
Edgar Allan Poe lived here for three years while courting his cousin, whom he later married.
Visit the 1883 screwpile cottage-type lighthouse, one of three remaining on the Chesapeake Bay.
MLK Planetarium is fortunate to get the NASA show commemorating the Cassini Mission to Saturn.
It took 14 years and a team of 400 sculptors, led by Gutzon Borglum, to complete this massive "Shrine of Democracy," dedicated in 1941.
Hoover Dam was built during the Great Depression, between 1931 and 1936. The project employed thousands of workers, cost more than 100 lives and gave rise to Boulder City.
Located in Black Canyon, this national historic landmark is named after the 31st president Herbert Hoover and is the highest concrete dam in the western hemisphere.
Learn how some insects can disappear from sight to avoid predators in the camouflage section of the exhibit.
Honors the author of Roots, who won the Pulitzer Prize. Haley's ancestor arrived here on a slave ship in 1767.
The staging area for John Brown's ill-fated, pre-Civil War raid on a federal arsenal in Harper's Ferry. Brown was viewed as a martyr for the cause of freedom.
This memorial to Grant, the American Civil War general and 18th U.S. president, was dedicated in 1922, the 100th anniversary of his birth.
Before you watch the new fancy cars race around the track, stop by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum to see some of the Indy 500’s oldest cars.
Go re-live each Super Bowl in the "Super Bowl Theater" located in the center of the gallery. Warning: you may sit there all day.
Radio City Music Hall became the home of the NFL Draft in 2006. If you’re here for the event, do yourself a favor. Take a minute to admire Mel Kiper’s coiffure in person. It’s GLORIOUS.
Head to the Grand Atrium and look up to see a crazy insane sports sculpture. Weighing 2,000 lbs, it hangs from the ceiling with upside down basketball players and right side up hockey players.
Welcome to the House That Elway Built. Big John’s name sits right smack in the middle of the Broncos Ring of Fame, in between goalposts of the North end zone
One of Chicago’s tallest buildings, this 100-story structure opened in 1970 and rises 1,127 feet above the ground.
Built in 1789 as the Philadelphia County Courthouse, this was where the U.S. Congress met from 1790 to 1800, when Philadelphia was America’s capital. In 1791, the Bill of Rights was ratified here.
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
Beacher's Madhouse impresario David Arquette is behind this funky club (burlesque dancers and life-sized puppets perform!), which has lured stars like Katy Perry to its VIP room's pink couches.
Bobby Jones, the "greatest amateur golfer of all time", played regularly here throughout his life. His father “Colonel” Robert P. Jones served as club President from 1937-42 as did Bobby from 46-47. Baca selengkapnya.
The 2012 Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony for Pavel Bure, Adam Oates, Joe Sakic, & Mats Sundin was held on November 12, 2012.
Designed as a town square at Atlanta's 1996 Olympics, it became a center of controversy when a bomb killed two people & injured 111 others. Militant anti-abortionist Eric Rudolph was held responsible.
Massive, commanding, structurally improbable, the temple is built to resemble a celestial chariot, mounted on 24 immense carved wheels. More on Odisha, India's next great place: http://tandl.me/T6F0oX
In front of the MARTA entrance you'll find a lamp called the "Eternal Flame of the Confederacy". It is one of the original 50 gas lamps placed around Atlanta in 1855. Another one stands in Oakland.
Established in 1773, City Tavern once was frequented by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and other notable figures of the American Revolution era.
From 1921 to 2008, this building housed the American Stock Exchange and its earlier incarnations, the New York Curb Market and the New York Curb Exchange.
Rainier Tower, a 40-story skyscraper in downtown Seattle, features 29 floors of traditional office space sitting atop an 11-story concrete inverted pyramid.
Check out the Astronaut Snoopy statue in the Rocket Garden. Snap a photo and share it @Snoopy on Twitter or facebook.com/snoopy!
Take a picture from Snoopy Rock and share it @Snoopy on Twitter or facebook.com/snoopy!
Take the audio tour. Well worth the $10 to guide you through the house and explain the different rooms. Perfect place to take a break is before you go to the basement. Need to return to audio by 4:30.
A very photogenic and often overlooked venue onsite is life-size bronze statue of The Flyer and everyone present on day of first flight Dec 17, 1903. Made to climb on, located behind big hill.
When the Blues aren't playing, definitely check out a show at the beautifully renovated Peabody Opera House! You won't be disappointed!
This antebellum mansion and grounds were author Margaret Mitchell’s inspiration for Scarlett O’Hara’s family plantation, Tara, in “Gone with the Wind.” (From Aerial America) Baca selengkapnya.
It made perfect since for fun. to perform here at Lolla in 2012, when their anthem "We Are Young" ruled the summer!
Before Frank Ocean was producing mega hits for some of your favorite musicians, he went to college at UNO!
Little House on the Prairie is excellent! Four days packed with authentic pioneer life straight out of the Little House books.
This venue was once the Greyhound bus station, and it's alleged that ghosts of travelers and homeless people who died at the bus station now haunt First Avenue.
The Gateway Arch, also known as the Gateway to the West, is the tallest national monument in the U.S. Construction began on Feb. 12, 1963, with the last section put into place on Oct. 28, 1965.
Clint Eastwood stars as an Atlanta Braves scout in the 2012 film 'Trouble With the Curve'. It should come as no surprise that many scenes were shot here both on the field & in the corporate offices. Baca selengkapnya.
Celebrating local artists and pieces, the Laguna Art Museum is a must-see experience. Take your kids for an outing once school wraps up for the summer!
Kids will be fascinated by the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns every hour on the hour. Powered by ParentsConnect.com
One of the most historic performance spaces left in Las Vegas, dating back to the original Aladdin. Now it hosts concerts from musical acts as diverse as Justin Bieber, Snoop Dogg and Tool.
Starting at $5, enjoy the educational atmosphere of this Art Deco building from 1931. Their exhibits range from Greek, American West, to Monet. Baca selengkapnya.
An affiliate of the Smithsonian, admission is $5. You can explore the history of Omaha and the surrounding area. Also, learn about US train history. Baca selengkapnya.
One of the last zoos in America to have free admission. See some animals and then bring the kids to story time on Wednesday and Friday 9:15-10am. Baca selengkapnya.
Children under five get in free. Self-guided tours, workshops, concerts and lectures occur regularly at this architectural masterpiece, one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s most influential projects. Baca selengkapnya.
Sonny Bono had a knack for helping people loosen up, even after becoming a politician. Learn more about his political career in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Baca selengkapnya.
Prior to becoming the glamorous destination it is today, Palm Springs was a Native American settlement for thousands of years. Learn more about Palm Springs history in this C-SPAN AHTV video. Baca selengkapnya.
The SC Department of Rare Books is home to the Robert B. Ariail Collection of Historical Astronomy. This collection is made up of over 5300 books. Learn more in this C-SPAN Book TV video. Baca selengkapnya.
So you finally found the Bell. Yep, it’s still cracked and sorry, we don’t ring it anymore. Baca selengkapnya.
If gets verrrry busy on the weekends! Plan to be in close quarters with everyone in the crowd.
The Palace of Fine Arts is a neo-classical "ruin" originally constructed for the 1915 World's Fair and is the only structure from the historic event that is still situated on its original site.
For those that can't make it all the way to Greece this summer, this is the perfect substitute.
The Parthenon was built in 1897 as part of the Tennessee Centennial Exposition and is located in Centennial Park. It's definitely worth making the trip to see if passing through or visiting Nashville.
CMA’s were taped here the past two years and Ellen sent me to cover the red carpet! I’ve got to tell you, country music stars are as nice as they seem! –Jeannie Baca selengkapnya.
Keep an eye out for Friendship 7, the spacecraft that carried Marine and astronaut John Glenn on February 20, 1962 as he became the first American to orbit the Earth.
Walk from concourse T to A (or get off at A & walk the rest of the way out of the airport) to see a gorgeous Zimbabwe sculpture exhibition.
Check the security wait times online. It gets very busy around spring break.
While the airport lounges might be nice. If you need to kill time before a flight -hang in concourse E great shopping & good place to check out the attractive foreigners traveling through.
This opulent historic landmark presents shows by Broadway in Atlanta & Theater of the Stars, as well as a Summer Movie series. The Atlanta Ballet performs its holiday season fave “The Nutcracker.” Baca selengkapnya.
Ever wonder what is acceptable and what is not when attending the theatre? Check out our ettiquette post; http://www.foxtheatre.org/TheatreEtiquette.aspx
Check out the National Archives at Atlanta's promotional video @ http://www.archives.gov/southeast/
