In 1048 trips
Town
They don't come any bigger than the Big Apple - king of the hill, top of the heap, New York, New York. It's got …
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Sat 06/09/08 (day 1) - New York City
In 80 trips
Thing to Do
The majestic Empire State Building was completed in 1931 as the world's tallest building. While not the tallest …
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Restaurant
What do you get when you combine Brazilian, Peruvian and Japanese cuisine? A place like Sushisamba where the terms …
Sun 07/09/08 (day 2) - New York City
In 82 trips
Thing to Do
Lady Liberty, representative of freedom to the world, shines bright in New York Harbor. Created by Frenchman Frederic …
In 14 trips
Thing to Do
With around 20,000 seats, Madison Square Garden is the premier music and sporting venue in New York City. Musical …
Mon 08/09/08 (day 3) - New York City
In 30 trips
Thing to Do
Built in 1923, Yankee Stadium is the home of the New York Yankees, with capacity to seat more than 57,000 eager …
Tue 09/09/08 (day 4) - Philadelphia
In 65 trips
Town
Somehow, suddenly, Philadelphia got cool. Rapid change has transformed Center City from the wayward capital of …
In 2 trips
Thing to Do
Benjamin Franklin's legacy is unique because he is remembered as a scientist, inventor, philosopher, statesman …
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Thing to Do
The 'park' designation, in this case, refers to all the buildings that are maintained by the Park Service in the …
In 5 trips
Thing to Do
In 1751, William Penn asked that the new bell being cast for the Pennsylvania Statehouse be engraved with the …
Wed 10/09/08 (day 5) - Washington, DC
In 173 trips
Town
If civic politics is the American religion, then Washington DC is the nation's holy city. White houses, capital …
In 10 trips
Thing to Do
Located at the west end of the National Mall, the Lincoln Memorial is a principal landmark of the city. It offers …
In 5 trips
Thing to Do
In operation since 1908, the FBI has long been tracking the nation's "Most Wanted," using the best methods known …
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Thing to Do
In this formidable Greek-style temple, the nine Supreme Court Justices make final their interpretations of the …
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Visitors are welcome in the polished halls of these vast office buildings But, it may be easier to see your representatives …
In 7 trips
Thing to Do
The symbol of the city of Washington DC, this 555-foot marble obelisk on the National Mall honors the nation's …
Thu 11/09/08 (day 6) - Washington, DC
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Thing to Do
The dinosaur skeletons on the ground floor are sure to please the kids. But there is something at National Museum …
In 6 trips
Thing to Do
The legislative branches of the U.S. government, the Senate and the House of Representatives, meet in the Capitol …
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Thing to Do
This Potomac River island is an apt memorial to the conservation-minded Teddy Roosevelt, the nation's 26th president …
Fri 12/09/08 (day 7) - San Francisco
In 584 trips
Town
San Francisco has an atmosphere of genteel chic mixed with offbeat innovation and a self-effacing quality so blatantly …
In 39 trips
Thing to Do
An engineering masterpiece, this bridge, built in 1937, towers with sturdy grace over the Golden Gate. Stretching …
In 28 trips
Thing to Do
Once the most popular from of public transportation for early San Franciscans, the cable cars have become a major …