American cinema, better known as “Hollywood”, came to be a dominant force in the emerging film industry beginning in the early … More
Tag: U.S.
Gulf of Mexico
The Gulf of Mexico is a marginal sea of the Atlantic Ocean, mostly surrounded by North America. It is bounded to the north by the Gulf Coast of … More
American Cuisine
Primarily of Western origin, American cuisine has been significantly influenced by many other cultures and traditions, including native American Indians, … More
50 State Quarters
Minted between 1999 and 2008, the 50 State Quarters was a series of commemorative 25-cent pieces released by the United States Mint featuring unique … More
Asia Society and Museum
The Asia Society is a non-profit organization that focuses on educating the world about Asia, which it defines as the area from Japan to Iran … More
CityCenter (Las Vegas)
Situated on 67 acres in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, and as a collaboration between MGM Mirage and … More
120 Favorite UNESCO Sites, Part VI (101-120) – Countries with the Most Sites
Here is a list of countries with the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites (as of August 2021): Italy (58 – … More
120 Favorite UNESCO Sites, Part V (81-100) – Selection Criteria
Nominated UNESCO World Heritage Sites must be widely considered to be of “outstanding universal value” and meet at least one … More
120 Favorite UNESCO Sites, Part IV (61-80) – Site Types
The complete World Heritage List comprises 1153 properties of “outstanding universal value”. Of these, about 23% are represented by natural … More
120 Favorite UNESCO Sites, Part III (41-60) – In Danger
Armed conflict, war, natural disasters (such as earthquakes), pollution, poaching, uncontrolled urbanization, and unchecked tourist development all pose major problems … More
120 Favorite UNESCO Sites, Part II (21-40) – Delisting
World Heritage sites may lose their designation when the UNESCO World Heritage Committee determines that they are not properly managed or protected. A … More
120 Favorite UNESCO Sites, Part I (1-20) – Origin
UNESCO (or the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) was founded in 1945 as the successor to the League of … More
Flag Trivia, Part 2: The U.S. Flag
When is the only time that it acceptable to fly the flag upside down? Robert Peary was honored for scattering … More
Northwestern Building (St. Paul)
The present Northwestern Building in St. Paul, Minnesota was constructed between 1916-17 at a cost of $350,000 as an office … More
St. Simons Island, Part 1: Avenue of the Oaks
The famous Avenue of Oaks on St. Simons Island in the U.S. state of Georgia, now highlighting the entrance to … More
Pacific Ocean
Although the Pacific Ocean is by far the largest of the world’s five oceans, covering an area greater than 63.7 … More
Las Americas Premium Outlets
Las Americas Premium Outlets is a 560,000-square-foot outlet mall, located 20 minutes south of downtown San Diego, California near the Mexico-United States border. It … More
Memories of Los Angeles
With an estimated population of nearly 4 million, Los Angeles is the largest city in California, as well as the 2nd-most populous in the U.S. and the … More
The Best of the WEST INDIES
Three major island “arcs” delineate the northern and eastern edges of the Caribbean Sea and make up what is known today as “The West … More
The Tropicana, Part 1: Las Vegas
The Tropicana Las Vegas is a hotel and casino along the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada and is currently operated as a franchise of Hilton’s DoubleTree chain. Its location, … More
The Mississippi River
At 2,320 miles in length, the Mississippi River is the 2nd-longest on the North American continent, as well as the chief river of its 2nd-largest drainage … More
United States Botanic Garden
The United States Botanic Garden (USBG), located on the grounds of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., is the oldest continually-operating botanic garden in … More
Other Recommended ART MUSEUMS
Here is a list of a few dozen more art museums around the world that I would recommend with an … More
Presidio Park
Presidio Park in San Diego, California is the historic site of the first European settlements in what is now the Western … More
The Bakken Museum
The Bakken is a museum that was founded in 1975 by the co-founder of Medtronic, Earl Bakken, near Lake Calhoun (now Bde Maka … More
St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
The Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway is a federally protected system of riverways on the border of eastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin. It encompassing … More
The Best of DISNEY
Walt Disney Productions (which was originally founded in 1923 by brothers Walt and Roy O. Disney as the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio, and later operated … More
Mandalay Bay
In 1995, Circus Circus Enterprises bought the Hacienda Hotel and Casino for $80 million, along with an adjacent 74-acre site for an additional $73 … More
Fort Myers Beach
Fort Myers Beach is a small town located off the southwest coast of Florida facing the Gulf of Mexico. It … More
Watt Munisotaram (Cambodian Buddhist Temple)
Watt Munisotaram is a Cambodian Buddhist temple located about 30 minutes south of the Twin Cities. In 2007, the Minnesota … More
Luis Muñoz Marín Int’l Airport (SJU)
Luis Muñoz Marín Int’l Airport, located 3 miles south-east of San Juan, is named for Puerto Rico’s first democratically elected governor. As a … More