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Paul Revere House, Boston. Courtesy of Paul Revere Memorial Association

Paul Revere House

1 Apr - 31 Dec 2009 (various dates)

The modest North End home of one of the best-known figures of the American Revolution puts a human face on historical events. The wooden Paul Revere House (c1680) contains artefacts of Revere…

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Southern Christian Leadership Conference Offices while he led the non-violent campaign in St. Augustine. Courtesey of the Freedom Trail Project

Freedom Trail Tours

Jan 2010 (various dates)

Absorb some history on the Freedom Trail, with a narrated tour of St Augustine's Civil Rights landmarks. Historian David Nolan reveals the stories behind St Augustine's pivotal role in the…

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Paul Revere House, Boston. Courtesy of Paul Revere Memorial Association

Paul Revere House

1 Jan - 31 Mar 2010; not Mon (various dates)

The modest North End home of one of the best-known figures of the American Revolution puts a human face on historical events. The wooden Paul Revere House (c1680) contains artefacts of Revere…

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The Parthenon, Nashville. Photo by Gary Layda, courtesy of Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Parthenon

1 Sep 2009 - 31 May 2010; not Mon or Sun (various dates)

The Parthenon in Nashville is a full-scale replica of the Parthenon in Athens. Built for the Tennessee Centennial Exposition in 1897, it is now the city's art museum. The centrepiece is 63…

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Fort Snelling, Minneapolis & St Paul, USA. Courtesy of MeetMinneapolis.com

Fort Snelling

31 May - 6 Sep 2010 (annual)

Once a military outpost and a symbol of American ambition stuck in the wilderness, today Fort Snelling is at the heart of metropolitan Minneapolis and St Paul. Walk through the gate to…

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Southern Christian Leadership Conference Offices while he led the non-violent campaign in St. Augustine. Courtesey of the Freedom Trail Project

Freedom Trail Tours

Oct 2010 (various dates)

Absorb some history on the Freedom Trail, with a narrated tour of St Augustine's Civil Rights landmarks. Historian David Nolan reveals the stories behind St Augustine's pivotal role in the…

Ushers Ferry Historic Village

May - Oct 2010; not Mon (annual)

Tired of the intricacies of technology? Then a journey to Cedar Rapids' Ushers Ferry Historic Village is for you. The 10-acre park shows what life in a typical Iowa town was like before the…

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Paul Revere House, Boston. Courtesy of Paul Revere Memorial Association

Paul Revere House

Apr - Dec 2010 (various dates)

The modest North End home of one of the best-known figures of the American Revolution puts a human face on historical events. The wooden Paul Revere House (c1680) contains artefacts of Revere…

36.149692
-86.813192
The Parthenon, Nashville. Photo by Gary Layda, courtesy of Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Parthenon

Sep 2010 - May 2011; not Mon or Sun (various dates)

The Parthenon in Nashville is a full-scale replica of the Parthenon in Athens. Built for the Tennessee Centennial Exposition in 1897, it is now the city's art museum. The centrepiece is 63…

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White House, Washington DC. Photo by Heather Sills, © Whatsonwhen

White House

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The White House is the official residence and workplace of the American President. Completed in 1800, the building has always been termed the "Presidential Mansion" and has been home to every…

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The Statue of Liberty, New York, USA. Courtesy of New York Convention and Visitors Bureau

Statue of Liberty

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The Statue of Liberty stands on Liberty Island south of Manhattan and was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. Recognised the world over, the Statue of Liberty is proudly revered by…

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The world-famous Empire State Building, one time tallest building in the world, in New York City. Courtesy of ESBC, LLC

Empire State Building

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The Empire State Building in central Manhattan is one of the world's most famous skyscrapers. Tourists flock here to take in the incredible views of New York, but be warned, the height and…

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Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco. Courtesy of San Francisco Convention Visitors Board

Golden Gate Bridge

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Millions of people visit the iconic Golden Gate Bridge each year and walk along the entire 2.7km-long span to take in the beautiful views of the city and bay. Wrap up though as it can be windy…

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Graceland, Memphis. © Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc

Graceland

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The magic of Elvis Presley remains at Graceland, in South Memphis, once home to the King of Rock 'n' Roll, preserved as it was when Elvis lived there. The home includes an extensive museum of…

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Fremont Street Experience, Las Vegas. Courtesy of Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority

Fremont Street Experience

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The Fremont Street Experience in Downtown is a pedestrian mall with a twist. A four-block-long canopy of LED lights and symphony-worthy sound system come alive at night with eye-popping…

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Independence Hall looking north from the Penn Mutual Building, May 1979, Philadelphia. Courtesy of the Independence National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

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Home of the famous Liberty Bell and "birthplace of America", this 45 acre park is a must-see Philadelphia landmark. One of the buildings of most interest within the Independence National…

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Solomon R Guggenheim Museum, New York. Courtesy of NYC & Company Inc, © Susana Pashko

Solomon R Guggenheim Museum

Daily; not Thu

A white spiral building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the Solomon R Guggenheim Museum is an architectural icon on Fifth Avenue's Museum Mile. World-famous contemporary art includes exhibits…

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Salt Lake Temple, Temple Square, Salt Lake City, Utah. Courtesy of Utah Office of Tourism (Frank Jensen)

Salt Lake Temple

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has blossomed from being founder Joseph Smith's ideal to a major worldwide faith - better known as the Mormons - in just over 150 years. Salt…

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US Capitol, Washington DC. Photo by Jake McGuire, courtesy of washington.org

US Capitol

Daily; not Sun

Located at the easternmost end of downtown National Mall, the US Capitol with its famous dome stands regally atop Capitol Hill. Besides housing Congress, it is a historical and artistic…

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New Orleans' famous French Quarter. Courtesy of www.NewOrleansOnline.com

French Quarter

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When people think of the classic New Orleans district, it is of the French Quarter that they are thinking. There are more bars, clubs, shops and restaurants here than you could work through in…