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An inspiration for the design of the White House in Washington, D.C., and Lord Burlington's villa in Chiswick, the Villa Rotunda is an icon of world architecture.

These are not the secret little places - these are the must-see sights, the best of the best, the icons of Italian travel, from Venice to Turin and the lakes.

Explore the Oregon Capitol in Salem, rich in history, laden with intricate pioneer artwork, surrounded by beautiful landscape and characterized by its prominent Gold Man.

The New York Mets debuted their new ballpark in 2009, Citi Field. Despite some minor flaws, it is a quantum leap above Shea Stadium, the team's old home.

Disney Dream, the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line, offers themed youth spaces created for different ages and designed to foster children's imaginations.

Mets owner Fred Wilpon puts Brooklyn first, and forgets about fans of the New York Giants with the construction of Citi Field.

Charlottesville isn't the first place travelers would expect to find one of the top Australian Aboriginal Art Museums in the country, but there it is.

You're not a shopper? Don't worry. The Mall of America's a lot more than just a bigger than usual shopping space.

Parliament Hill tours give visitors an opportunity to see the Canadian government at work. For an Ottawa summer vacation visiting Centre Block is the perfect family trip.

Visit the massive Washington State Legislative Building on the picturesque Capitol Campus, situated next to Capitol Lake in Heritage Park, where visitors learn history.

Ride the world's longest single chairlift. Swim in the naturally formed basin. View magnificent gardens and wildlife. Hike the Tasmanian bushland; enjoy a sumptuous meal.

Coming conventions, observations and other environment-focused events

Palladian architecture shows influence from Roman times, but is famous for it's grand, orderly look.

Head of the Anglican Church and claiming three World Heritage sites, the cathedral city of Canterbury in Kent is one of the most visited places in Britain.

You don't have to be an architecture snob to enjoy Doors Open Toronto. This annual cultural event has something for everyone!

Explore one of the most expensive cities in the country without emptying your wallet by visiting these admission-free attractions.

Guayaquil, the largest city in Ecuador, offers plenty for visitors, from taking a ride down the Guayas River on a pirate ship to climbing the neighborhood of Las Peñas.

Celebrating the restoration of the Guggenheim Museum in New York, a special exhibition is taking place on the museum's exterior.

Built in 1906, it wasn't until nearly a century later that the 14-floor Renaissance Pittsburgh was restored to its original purpose.

From the University of Texas Tower at one end of Congress St. to Stevie Ray Vaughan's statue and bat tours at the other end, Austin offers the visitor a whole mixed bag.

For leisure or business, the lively city of Toulouse offers some of the best hotels conveniently situated in the town centre.

Pension applications of Revolutionary War soldiers are a family information treasure trove. They also give another perspective on news-making events of the era.

A name not easily recalled yet recognized as one of the major scientists and inventors of the early 19th century, Dr. John Gorrie, developed artificial ice in Florida.

The evolution of vernacular domestic buildings in Britain from the 17th to 19th centuries is a fascinating study in changing social norms and architectural responses.

Tickets to shows in the capital can be pricey. Luckily, some of the best holiday entertainment in and around Washington is free.

New York's Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum offers monthly programs for the disabled that feature tours, interactive discussions, and a private reception.

St. Albans is a stone's throw from London, located just north of the M25 motorway in Hertfordshire, and offers a wide range of historical and cultural sites and events.

Elaborate Buddhist carvings decorate the man made granite cavern of Seokguram Grotto. This historic cave temple is still an architectural mystery today.

This walkable trail of anti-slavery monuments, workers' rights sites, and anti-war venues tells a lot about this city and how it changed the world.

Washington's monuments include memorials to presidents like Washington, Lincoln, and Jefferson, and moving memorials to the Vietnam War, World War II, and others.

The new homes of the New York Yankees and New York Mets are not what the teams were use to in their old stadiums

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is a historic destination where events that helped to shape America took place. Pet friendly hotels welcome dogs and cats.

Rome travel is a good way to glimpse parts of ancient Roman history. There's a ton of history in this city and below is only a sample of places to witness the past.

Rotorua's 26 kilometres of walking tracks are broken into sections. Whether seeking an easy stroll or energetic hike, walkers will not have to venture far from the city.

After America's early Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 4, 1776, the date became historic.

Spend a day at Camden's Adventure Aquarium where visitors find education and entertainment at every turn.

Born 1879 near Claremore Oklahoma, Will Rogers was the most famous American of his day. Visitors to Will Rogers Oklahoma museum will learn much of the man and his times.

Since 1961 the Country Music Hall of Fame has inducted 108 members. At Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame tourists can about these top country singing artists.

A beautiful state capitol building, exciting fireworks, a large farmer's market, shopping, restaurants, and a Big Ten University - Wisconsin's state capitol has it all!

As an artist whose versatility astonishes, Chris Lesley's next work is anybody's guess.

Boasting a collection of more than 800,000 artifacts, Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum is the most engaging depiction of the industry's stories.

Washington D.C. offers an extraordinary collection of haunted spots for the paranormal enthusiast and casual visitor looking for ghosts this Halloween season.

Halloween is here in the Twin Cities! Here's where to find festivities of all kinds--from the kid-friendly to the truly terrifying.

After Ruby shot Oswald, many Americans came to believe there was a conspiracy behind the Kennedy assassination despite the conclusion of the Warren Commission in 1964.

Thirteen national museums and galleries, all located on the National Mall in the U.S. capitol, offer visitors an unparalleled wealth of history, arts, and culture.

Autumn offers opportunities for spectacular photography, but sometimes the camera needs help from Photoshop to recreate human impressions of nature.

With her act of defiance, she became a symbol of the American civil rights movement and was honored with a statue in the United States Capitol's National Statuary Hall.

The King of Beasts on the grounds of the University of Virginia in the late 1940s was a shaggy Siberian mammoth.

Vinnie Ream's talent was obvious to anyone who spent time in her studio. It's how she played powerful men to showcase that talent that makes for interesting conversation.

Slovakia may be enjoying a renaissance as one of Europe's top ski resorts but the country's castles, peppered among its steep hillsides, are its most eye-catching feature