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Buildings of the The National Mall

November 6, 2009
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The National Mall is especially these days as the location where the massive crowd formed to see the inauguration of President Barrack Obama.  Over forty years ago, it was famous for a similar occasion when people gathered there to hear Martin Luther King’s “I have a dream” speech.  The mall is also home to a [...]

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Top Landmarks in London

November 4, 2009
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Traveling London is an exciting adventure, there is so much to see and do it’s hard to fit it all into one trip but using the following guide will help you plan your visits to the top landmarks in London.

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Historic Landmarks in Crete

October 30, 2009
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Crete is the largest of thirteen Greek islands and is the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean. The island has a history that reaches back to ancient history and has always been a favorite destination due to its incredible natural beauty, the sun drenched beaches, and its reputation as a hub of civilization.

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Historic Landmarks in Seattle

October 23, 2009
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Seattle is a remarkable city with a storied past that even reaches under the city itself. Tourists heading to Seattle will be delighted to learn how many landmarks there are and how varied the city is, there is also the added benefit of the incredible beauty that surrounds the city.

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Top Landmarks in Rome

September 29, 2009
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There are so many landmarks in Rome it’s almost impossible to list all of them, but there are certain landmarks that make Rome such a popular place for tourists. Who can travel to Rome without stopping to see the Colosseum or Trevi Fountain? With a past that stretches back thousands of years it’s no wonder [...]

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Sightseeing in Hollywood

September 2, 2009
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Few places attract tourists looking for sightseeing hotspots as much as Hollywood does and it’s no wonder as the district is loaded with movie, television, radio and music myth and mystery. Hollywood resides in Los Angeles, California and is just outside of the downtown area. It’s noted as the historical center of the movie industry [...]

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Top Landmarks in Boston

September 1, 2009
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Boston is one of the oldest cities in the United States and remains a economic and cultural hub. The city of Boston was founded in 1630 by Puritan colonists and served as the focal point of the American Revolution, the Boston Massacre and the famed Boston Tea Party. There were also several key battles which [...]

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Top Landmarks in Seattle

August 20, 2009
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Seattle is a city of landmarks with its storied history and incredible beauty. The landmarks range from the amazing Space Needle to a Denny’s Restaurant. We’ve listed a few of the highlights and more interesting landmarks so you get a real feel for the history of Seattle and its remaining structures.
The Space Needle
The Space Needle [...]

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Visiting the Palace of Versailles

June 18, 2009
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Visiting Paris doesn’t just mean checking out the Eiffel Tower or marvelling at paintings and sculptures in the Louvre. Probably equally well-known, and just a dozen miles or so out of downtown Paris, you’ll find the Palace of Versailles, and it’s definitely worth a visit.

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Visit Mont Saint Michel in France

June 11, 2009
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Mont Saint Michel is the kind of place that many of us have seen photographs of without realizing where or what it is – but it’s also a place well worth visiting. Found on the northern coast of France, less than a mile offshore, this island and its castle-like abbey have that fairytale quality of [...]

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Top Landmarks in San Diego

June 10, 2009
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San Diego is a city that’s known for its tourist attractions just as much as it’s known for its wonderful weather. Trying to winnow down your selections of historic landmarks is difficult but we’ve culled together a list of the top landmarks in San Diego for you and your family to visit.

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Beautiful Fountains from Across the World

May 27, 2009
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To see water as sculpture, that is a fountain. And as with any sculpture, fountains can be a memorial, a tribute, or even exist for their sheer beauty alone. The greatest fountains in the world are sites worth traveling for.

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Historic San Francisco Mansions

May 27, 2009
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As we’ve said in the past, San Francisco is arguably the most historically significant city on the west coast of the United States.  While the town treasures its history, it especially treasures its historic buildings as so many were lost forever in 1906 from the earthquake and resulting fire , which destroyed most of the [...]

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Historic Landmarks in San Francisco

May 13, 2009
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San Francisco has remarkably survived through the earliest American inhabitants, Spanish settlements, the gold rush, and some devastating earthquakes and came out on the other side with some of the best tourist destinations in the United States. There are literally hundreds of historical landmarks, national, state and local in San Francisco that can keep a [...]

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Group Tours in San Antonio

April 27, 2009
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Remember the Alamo was a battle cry in the past but now it that has expanded and the entire city of San Antonio is worthy of more than just a passing glance. San Antonio is the second largest city in Texas and the most visited in the state. Each year it is estimated that 20 [...]

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Top Landmarks in Baltimore

April 10, 2009
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With two unexpected products, tobacco and sugar, leading the way Baltimore became one of the most important cities in the early years of the United States of America. It’s Baltimore’s proximity to the ocean and convenient shipping routes that really put the city on the map, literally. In 1706 the Port of Baltimore at Locust [...]

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Five Things To Do In Boston

April 2, 2009
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If you ever get the chance to visit Boston, Massachusetts, you’ll be delighted by the historic charm and modern flourish embodied in one of America’s favorite cities. Here are five things to do during your visit that will give you a sense of the city and let you have some fun at the same time:

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Top Landmarks in Atlanta

February 11, 2009
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For a young city, Atlanta has a lot of history and landmarks. Perhaps the city brings to mind the Civil War, especially because of Margaret Mitchell’s “Gone With the Wind.” The movie by the same name premiered in Atlanta in 1939. We also remember this city at a hub of the Civil Rights Movement where [...]

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Bellagio Fountain

February 11, 2009
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In the midst of the Las Vegas desert is a spectacular oasis like no other on earth. The Bellagio Fountains made their Las Vegas debut in 1998 when Steve Wynn opened his magnificent Bellagio hotel. The opening night featured VIPs from around the world who paid a reported $1000 for an individual or $3500 for [...]

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Historic Vancouver Landmarks

December 8, 2008
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Vancouver is a relatively young city, going back to only 1886, but it’s not without its share of sites of historical interest. Here’s a peak at a few.
Canada Place
One of Vancouver’s most well known landmarks, the five-sailed complex on the city’s waterfront was Canada’s Pavilion at the 1986 World Expo and is currently the home [...]

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Historic Landmarks in Baltimore

December 1, 2008
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Baltimore, the largest city in Maryland, sits along the Chesapeake Bay. Established in 1729, it has a rich history, with many sites surving from the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War periods. Below are just a few of Baltimore’s historic landmarks:

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Historic Landmarks in London

July 10, 2008
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London is one of the most amazing cities in the world. It is a huge place which helps to set the tone for the rest of the world in terms of industries as diverse as finance and fashion. People in other countries frequently look to London to see what the trends are in many different [...]

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Top Landmarks in Philadelphia

July 1, 2008
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If you’re planning to take a trip to Philadelphia and you want to make sure that you see all of the important things there are to see there then you need to put together a list of the top landmarks in the city. There are many different historic landmarks to explore in Philadelphia because of [...]

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Historic Landmarks in Chicago

June 9, 2008

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Chicago is one of the most modern cutting-edge urban areas in the United States. However, like all modern cities, it only became that way over a long period of time during which a rich and interesting history was developed. You may go to Chicago today to [...]

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Historic Landmarks in Rome

May 12, 2008

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Rome, the capital city of Italy, is a cosmopolitan travel destination that is adored by people throughout Europe and around the world. It has some of the world’s best restaurants, some of the most luxurious five star hotels and some of the most interesting new buildings that you’ll [...]

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Historic Landmarks in New York

April 7, 2008

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New York City is one of the most exciting cities that you are ever going to get a chance to visit in your lifetime. It is where things are happening in the United States today. Celebrities have homes there. Socialites throw parties there. Business deals happen there. Fashion trends are set there. [...]

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Historic Landmarks in Philadelphia

March 26, 2008

The Liberty Bell with Philadelphia Hall in the background

Philadelphia is a city which often gets overshadowed by other East Coast cities in terms of its important to the United States both historically and today. Although people do realize that there are historic landmarks to see in Philadelphia, they often forget about them because of their [...]

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Top Landmarks in Rome

March 10, 2008

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You are probably only going to get a handful of opportunities to visit Rome. That’s if you are lucky; many Rome travelers are there for their first and only experience of this magnificent ancient city. Because of this, Rome travelers are particularly keen on trying to see all of [...]

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