Completed in 1800, The White House is the oldest public building in Washington, DC and has been the home of every president except George Washington.
Yosemite is one of the largest and least fragmented habitat blocks in the Sierra Nevada. In 1855, entrepreneur James Mason Hutchings & artist Thomas Ayres were the first to tour the area.
This zoo opened in 1915 & covers over 100 acres with more than 4000 animals. In the 80s an orangutan named Ken Allen became famous for repeatedly escaping from the 'escape-proof' orangutan enclosure.
One of PA’s most visited natural wonders and for good reason, it’s a stunning underground view. Pack a sweater or hoodie, it gets chilly as you descend 125 feet. Read more.
In a suspenseful scene, which was shot at Navy Pier for "The Dark Knight", the Joker (Heath Ledger) pits two ferries full of people - one loaded with citizens, one with prisoners, against each other. Read more.
Order your tickets, even for the tram up to the top, ahead of time or get there early. It sells out even on weekdays in the summer!
Home of Elvis Presley, it was opened to the public as a museum on June 7th 1982. Second to the White House, this is the most visited private home in the United States at 600,000 visitors a year.
