North America Action & Adventure, Downtown, Flowers, Modern Architecture + Watersports Pictures

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A modern metropolis on the shores of Lake Michigan that’s defined by a love for fine art, baseball and the blues.

View famous and eccentric contemporary visual art and sculptures at the home of the Spoonbridge and Cherry, a Minneapolis icon.

Listen to the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra in this concert hall recognized as an internationally renowned architectural landmark.

Walk amid towering trees, hike along scenic coastal trails and spot rare wildlife at this spectacular national park in North Coast California.

See some of the world’s greatest performing arts events in one of the most culturally rich cities on the planet in this large architecturally impressive complex.

See everything from ballet to pop to Broadway shows in this impressive venue, which is an example of some of Kansas’ most distinctive architecture. 

Explore the spacious rooms and gaze up at the twisting jigsaw terraces of a modern building that floats over a waterfall.

Explore big-city attractions in Baltimore, Annapolis and Columbia, or discover forests, wineries and small-town charm throughout this region of Maryland.

The beaches of Santa Monica, boutiques along Beverly Hills’ tree-lined boulevards, and Universal Studios’ movie sets set the scene for a perfect West Coast break.

Hear the roar of cracking ice on a boat tour around glaciers and find beaches and mountain forests in the state parks of this vast region.

With its mission of being universally interesting, this museum is popular for learning and being inspirational. Visit it in a building that has history itself.

See everything from ballet to pop to Broadway shows in this impressive venue, which is an example of some of Kansas’ most distinctive architecture. 

New York’s infamous neon wonderland is hustle and bustle at its best, and an essential stop for all tourists.

New York’s infamous neon wonderland is hustle and bustle at its best, and an essential stop for all tourists.

New York’s infamous neon wonderland is hustle and bustle at its best, and an essential stop for all tourists.

New York’s infamous neon wonderland is hustle and bustle at its best, and an essential stop for all tourists.