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New York City is a center for technology, culture, cafes, bars and restaurants, fashion, music and the arts, R&D, finance, and business. It has one of the largest and most famous skylines in the world, dominated by the famous Empire State Building. New York City is the largest city by population...

‘How did it ever come to this?  On a cold November night I gaze out through my bedroom window to the descending mist, there is evil in the air, I can feel it tearing at my heart.  My body trembles, a cold and sickening sweat drips down my forehead; my breathing is heavy and my mind erratic. ...

What does the transformation to a visitor-centered approach do for a museum? How are museums made relevant to a broad range of visitors of varying ages, identities, and social classes? Does appealing to a larger audience force museums to "dumb down" their work? What internal changes are...

Throughout its history and up to the present day, the theatre has served as a worldwide magnet to fans and tourists--more than 2 million visitors annually--who flock to the site daily to view the flamboyant architecture and the historic cement squares. The footprints, handprints, and signatures of 213...

London is one of the biggest most important cities in Europe. As it is the capital of England, it is always full of life and it never sleeps. No matter for holiday or for business, London is a great place to be. One of the largest and most important financial centers in the world is located in London....

Although humble in their function, these carefully crafted barns have shaped the lives of Mainers for centuries. Built long before the days of plastic and plywood, the barns have survived for generations, each with a story to tell. In Bridgton, one barn offered comfort to a sixteen-year-old boy when...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Napa Valley, California. Napa is located 50 miles north of San Francisco at the southern end of scenic Napa Valley which is the main wine growing region of the United States and one of the major wine regions of the world. It is also known for its gourmet...

During his career as an actor, William Gillette portrayed world-renowned character Sherlock Holmes in more than 1,300 performances. His career as a playwright and actor afforded him the opportunity to purchase a 184-acre estate, where he also built a twenty-four-room medieval-style castle. Overlooking...

The predecessor to the North Texas State Fair and Rodeo was reported in the October 15, 1885, Denton Doings as consisting of horse races sponsored by the Denton County Fair and Blooded Stock Association (DCFBSA). The next mention was 1890, when the association stockholders had the opportunity to purchase...

The early nineteenth century in New Bedford was a time of unimaginable wealth, intellectual ferment and artistic treasures. Prosperous whaling magnates like members of the Rotch, Morgan and Howland families commissioned the nation's finest architects to design and construct their majestic mansions....

Jerusalem is the capital of Israel and is holy to the three major monotheistic religions of the world – Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. Once considered the center of the world, the Holy City of Jerusalem has always fascinated travelers and pilgrims with its rich history and culture that dates...

Skip the tour bus and experience Washington, D.C. on foot! City Walks: Washington, D.C. provides an insider's view of the nation's capital. Each page in this ebook outlines a self-guided walking adventure, complete with detailed map and local secrets. Discover the best places to eat, drink, stop, shop, rest, walk, and play: Pick any page and start exploring Washington, D.C.!

The Cana Island Lighthouse is one of the most picturesque of any lighthouses still operating on the Great Lakes today. The beautiful peninsula of Door County has a long and bountiful tradition of maritime history, including its many lighthouses. Cana Island has illuminated the coastline on the Lake Michigan...

In 1969, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville initiated a remarkable performing arts series called the Mississippi River Festival. Over 12 summer seasons, between 1969 and 1980, the festival presented 353 events showcasing performers in a variety of musical genres, including classical, chamber,...