Yearly Archives: 2014

Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty (French: Statue de la Liberté), or, more formally, Liberty Enlightening the World was presented to the United States by the people of France in 1886. Standing on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, it welcomes visitors, immigrants, and returning Americans traveling by ship.The copper-clad statue, dedicated on October 28, 1886, commemorates the centennial of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence and was given to the United States to represent the friendship established during the American Revolution.Fredéric Auguste Bartholdi sculpted the statueand obtained a U.S. patent for its structure. Maurice Koechlin – chief engineer of Gustave Eiffel’s engineering company and designer of the Eiffel Tower – engineered the internal structure.

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Moody Gardens

Moody Gardens is a tourist complex in Galveston, Texas.Moody Gardens features three main pyramid attractions: the Aquarium, which is one of the largest in the world and holds many species of fish and other sealife; the Rainforest Pyramid, which contains tropical fauna and flora; and the Discovery Pyramid, which focuses on science-oriented exhibits and activities.Another major attraction is Palm Beach, a landscaped sandy area with freshwater lagoons and offering children’s activities. Moody Gardens also has a Ride Film Theater with motion-based pod seating, a 3-D IMAX theater, a paddlewheel cruise boat, a hotel and a convention center.Moody Gardens is a Awesome Place For Vacations.

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