HISTORY: The theater was built in 1928 after the original Opera house burned down in 1923. The new Orpheum is said to be haunted by a girl named Mary who died in 1921. She is rumored to occupy seat C-5
HISTORY: Named for the African-American river boat worker who heroically saved the lives of 32 passengers aboard the sinking M.E. Norman Steamboat in 1925.
HISTORY: This site was acquired by the Dixon family in 1939 & houses famous artists such as Monet .With nearly 600 pieces of tableware and figures, it’s one of the best collections of its kind in the U.S.
Zoo · Evergreen Historic District · 98 conseils et avis
HISTORY: This zoo was created in April of 1906. It is home to more than 3,500 animals and over 500 different species. The Overton Park has been a major tenant of the zoo for the past 100 years.
3717 Elvis Presley Blvd (btwn Dolan Dr & Colonial Oak Ln), Memphis, TN
Musée · 233 conseils et avis
HISTORY: Home of Elvis Presley, it was opened to the public as a museum on June 7th 1982. Second to the White House, this is the most visited private home in the United States at 600,000 visitors a year.
HISTORY: This hotel was designed by architect Louis Asbury, Sr. & opened as the Mayfair Manor in 1929. Half of the original 100 rooms were rented by permanent tenants & thrived even during the Great Depression
HISTORY: Work began in 1858 but was halted during the Civil War and resumed in 1865. It was completed in 1878 and dedicated on May 25, 1879. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976.
HISTORY: St. Josaphat's is modeled after St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. St. Josaphat's was elevated to the status of Minor Basilica in 1929, an honor awarded only to the grandest, most beautiful,& historical.
Parc d'attractions · Southpark · 17 conseils et avis
HISTORY: 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.
HISTORY: The library is styled after a dairy barn to reflect Graham's childhood on a farm. The 40,000-square-foot complex opened to the public on June 5, 2007.
455 N Galvin Pkwy (btwn E McDowell & E Van Buren), Phoenix, AZ
Zoo · Camelback East · 206 conseils et avis
HISTORY: This zoo was originally named the "Maytag Zoo" after Robert Maytag, who formed the Arizona Zoological Society. Maytag died a few months before its opening in November 1962.
Stade de basketball · Chelsea · 999 conseils et avis
HISTORY: Opened in 1968, it is the longest active major sporting facility in the Metropolitan area & is the 4th incarnation of the arena in the city. The Garden hosts approximately 320 events a year.
HISTORY: The old Grand Circus Theater was transformed into this opera house, which opened on January 22, 1922. Featured artists have included jazz legends Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington.
HISTORY: The Falls was the only natural major waterfall on the Upper Mississippi River. The natural falls were replaced by a concrete overflow spillway after it partially collapsed in 1869.
Stand de hot-dogs · Midtown · 363 conseils et avis
HISTORY: The original Varsity was opened in 1928 and is the world's largest drive-in. On days when the Georgia Tech Yellowjackets are playing a home game, over 30,000 people visit The Varsity.
2088 Larpenteur Ave W (Cleveland Ave N), Saint Paul, MN
Musée · University of Minnesota · 8 conseils et avis
HISTORY: The museum opened in 1872 to collect, preserve, prepare, display & interpret the state's diverse animal & plant life for scholarly research/teaching & for public appreciation, enrichment & enjoyment.
HISTORY: The house was known as the Crescent Apartments when she & her husband lived here from 1925 to 1932. While living here, she wrote the bulk of her Pulitzer prize-winning novel, Gone With The Wind.
6201A Hermann Park Dr (btwn Fannin & Almeda), Houston, TX
Parc · 89 conseils et avis
HISTORY: Opened in 1899, this is Houston's first park. As one of the first desegregated public golf courses in the US, the park is now one of Houston's most historically significant public green spaces.
HISTORY: Walk, stroll or simply sit at this beautiful beach overlooking Shilshole Bay. During the day, families and couples walk their dogs or play volleyball, basketball or Frisbee on the sandy beach.
HISTORY: At more than 80 years old, Fisherman's Terminal is still home to the North Pacific fishing fleet. A pillar decorated with sea fauna memorializes the local fishermen lost at sea in the 20th century.
Centre commercial · Miami Central Business District · 198 conseils et avis
HISTORY: The best food, fun, and shopping Miami has to offer. Whether you are interested in our vibrant marketplace, exotic restaurants, daily live entertainment or national brand name stores.
Musée · Northeast Coconut Grove · 170 conseils et avis
HISTORY: Built in 1916 as a winter retreat, this lavish villa is a tribute to the Italian Renaissance. The museum contains much of the original furnishings and artwork, and is surrounded by lush, formal garden
222 W 51st St (btwn Broadway & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Théâtre · Theater District · 222 conseils et avis
HISTORY: The theatre is named after famous composer George Gershwin & lyricist Ira Gershwin. It has the highest seating capacity of any Broadway theatre with 1,933 seats.
HISTORY: West Seattle centers around this former streetcar crossing called the 'spine' of the area. The streetcars run no more, but the intersection features the 'Walk All Ways' crossing system.
Galerie d'art · Lower Queen Anne · 3 conseils et avis
HISTORY: In continuous operation for nearly 40 years, the space is filled with locally made ceramics, jewelry & glass pieces. All works regardless of medium are characterized by comfortable solid craftsmanship
HISTORY: The beach is perfect for exploring, the meadows just right for Frisbee and the picnic areas nicely sheltered.And, Colman Pool—open only during summer lets you experience the salty waters of Puget Soun
Musée des sciences · Lower Queen Anne · 110 conseils et avis
HISTORY: This hands-on museum features IMAX movies and laser shows, plus ever-changing exhibits that include displays on dinosaurs, whales, robots and much more.
646 Main St (bt S Market & Record Sts), Dallas, TX
Place · 33 conseils et avis
HISTORY: This 30-foot-high monument was erected in 1970. The open-air structure in the historic West End resembles an ancient tomb. It's the first memorial by famed architect & Kennedy friend Philip Johnson.
HISTORY: The wine tasting facility hosts some of the best wines from premiere regions in CA. Wines are also created from the Cellars' very own vineyard & the finest equipment is shipped from Italy & France.