Monterey Bay Aquarium
We rate the Monterey Bay Aquarium 5 out of 5. At the Monterey Bay Aquarium, more than 35,000 strange and colorful ocean creatures live inside a former cannery. Where sardines…
Oglethorpe Square
Upper New Square was laid out in 1742 and was later renamed in honor of Georgia founder General James Oglethorpe. The modest home of Georgia's first Royal Governor, John Reynolds,…
Wall Street
Wall Street is a street in lower Manhattan, New York City. It runs east from Broadway to South Street on the East River, through the historical center of the Financial…
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a United States National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site that straddles the ridgeline of the Great Smoky Mountains, part of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which are a division of the larger Appalachian Mountain chain. The border between Tennessee and North Carolina runs northeast to southwest through the centerline of the park. It is the most visited national park in the United States. On its route from Maine toGeorgia, the Appalachian Trail also passes through the center of the park popular travel destinations. The park was chartered by the United States Congress in 1934 and officially dedicated by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1940. It encompasses 522,419 acres (816.28 sq mi; 2,114.15 km2), making it one of the largest protected areas in the eastern United States. The main park entrances are located along U.S. Highway 441 (Newfound Gap Road) at the towns of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and Cherokee, North Carolina. It was the first national park whose land and other costs were paid for in part with federal funds; previous parks were funded wholly with state money or private funds.
Magic Kingdom
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is the largest Disney theme park in the world, spreading over an impressive 500 acres. Walt Disney, himself, was a firm believer of animal conservation, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom is dedicated to just that. The park opened on April 22, 1998 as the fourth main Disney theme park in Orlando, following Magic Kingdom, Epcot and Disney Hollywood Studios. Together, the four make up Walt Disney World, with additional Disney attractions such asBlizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon and Island Adventure. Disney World Animal Kingdom mixes the appreciation of animals with thrilling rides and spectacular shows.Disney Animal Kingdom touts its latest attraction, Expedition Everest, as a quick-turning, high-speed roller coaster adventure complete with an 80-foot drop and a Yeti who stalks daring riders entering his territory. Perhaps not the ideal ride for the little ones in your group, it is sure to excite those looking for big thrills. Other feature rides at Disney World Animal Kingdom include Kilimanjaro Safaris and Kali River Rapids. On Kilimanjaro Safaris, head to the African safari without having to actually go to Africa. The ride has visitors boarding a safari vehicle that heads out into an African-inspired landscape complete with free-roaming animals. If the weather is hot, Kali River Rapids is sure to cool your bunch down. Board the 12-passenger circular raft for a turbulent trip down the Chakranadi River. With plenty of other rides more appropriate for young kids, a list of exciting shows and various animal exhibits, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is part zoo, part amusement park, and part off-Broadway theater.