Santa Fe is the capital of the state of New Mexico. It is the fourth-largest city in the state and is the seat of Santa Fe County. Santa Fe (literally ‘holy faith’ in Spanish) has a population of 72,000. San Miguel Chapel in Santa Fe is said to be the oldest standing church structure in the US. The adobe walls were constructed around 1610 when the city of Santa Fe was founded. Foundations of the first church remain observable under the sanctuary of the present structure. Archaeological investigations beneath these foundations reveal evidence of Native American occupation of the site as early and 1300.The San Miguel Mission Chapel, often known as the oldest church in the country, is the key site to the Barrio de Analco. Santa Fe is a Beautiful Place For Vacations.This National Landmark barrio was founded by a group of Mexican Indians from Tlaxcala. The adobe church was constructed under the direction Franciscan friars to serve a small congregation of soldiers, laborers and Indians who lived in the Analco Barrio. It was partially destroyed during the Pueblo Revolt of 1680. By the early 18th century San Miguel had become one of the principal ecclesiastical buildings in the provincial capital. The present building dates from 1710, although it has undergone significant structural changes
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Las Vegas Strip
Las Vegas is located in a broad desert valley in extreme southern Nevada and almost surrounded by mountains that are roughly 2,000 to 10,000 feet higher than the valley floor. The Las Vegas Valley itself is about 600 square miles and runs from the northwest to the southeast, sloping gradually upwards on each side towards … Read more
Metropolitan Museum of Art
“The Met is a universal museum: every category of art in every known medium from every part of the world during every epoch of recorded time is represented here and thus available for contemplation or study — not in isolation but in comparison with other times, other cultures, and other media.” Visit the Met…see the world! With nearly two million works of art spanning more than 5,000 years, The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the world’s largest and finest museums, presenting the best of human creativity from around the globe. A world of great art awaits you at the Met-NYC’s most-visited attraction. The Museum’s renowned global collections and some 30 special exhibitions a year are free with your admission. Plus, enjoy dining facilities, the Audio Guide, and shopping at the Met Store.
Churchill Downs
Located in south Louisville approximately five miles from downtown Louisville, Churchill Downs is the home of the iconic Kentucky Derby. Thoroughbred horse racing takes place each year in two meets: the spring meeting, which runs from late April to early July, and the fall meet, which opens in late October and closes in late November at the end of Thanksgiving weekend. The Kentucky Derby is always held on the first Saturday in May. Churchill Downs is a Great Place For Vacations. The Kentucky Derby Museum, located at Gate 1 of Churchill Downs, features two floors of exhibits and displays that explore the history and traditions of the Kentucky Derby, as well as the history of thoroughbred racing. Walking and van-guided tours are available. The Kentucky Derby Museum is open year-round, except it is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day, and Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks Days.
Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, linking San Francisco with Marin County. Completed in 1937, it held the record for the world’s longest suspension bridge span at 4,200 feet. Its distinctive orange vermilion color, officially known as international orange, was chosen for visibility in fog and harmony with the surroundings. Rising 746 feet, its towers surpass the height of the Washington Monument. The bridge has five lanes and towers that taper from base to top, emphasizing their 500-foot height above the roadway. Coit Tower, another San Francisco landmark, shares the city skyline with the Golden Gate Bridge, which sees 118,000 vehicles daily, alongside pedestrian and bicycle traffic.