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Map of cities in USA
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Map of cities and regions in USA
Fantastic City Tours and Excursions in USA
Top sights in USA
100 East Wisconsin
From the series “Famous buildings of Postmodern architecture”
The skyscraper of 100 East Wisconsin is located in downtown Milwaukee. It is the third tallest building in the state of Wisconsin. It is second only to the US Central Bank building and the Northwestern Mutual Tower. The tower was completed in 1989. It was built on the site of the destroyed old Pabst Building. The high-rise building has 37 floors. Its height is 167 meters. The site where the skyscraper is located today is considered the oldest construction site in the state. It is believed that the first houses were built here in the early 19th century. Active development of the region followed after that. Solomon Juneau is considered the founder of the city. He established a new trading post here in 1820. The Pabst Building was built in 1891. It has been one of the city's main … Read all
Attica Correctional Facility
From the series “Famous prisons of the world”
Attica Prison is located in New York City. It was built in 1930. The most dangerous criminals in the world were kept in it from the first year of work. But it wasn't their big names that made it famous. The prison became famous after the tragic events of September 9, 1971. The largest revolt in the history of Attica occurred at this time. More than 2,200 prisoners seized control of the prison that day. They took 33 guards hostage. The revolt lasted 4 days. The prisoners demanded better conditions of detention, as well as the restoration of their political rights. 43 people died as a result of this revolt. 10 prison employees were among them. According to some reports, the overcrowding of the prison caused the revolt to break out. It contained several times more prisoners than was … Read all
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Culture of regions in USA
New York
One of the most famous symbols of the Big Apple is Central Park, which is definitely good enough to be termed a must-see place for every tourist who comes here. The park is super popular among the tourists, that is why it is more interesting as a sightseeing spot, rather than as a place isolated from the world hustle and bustle. Movie enthusiasts will be pleased with the fact that many popular films were shot here, like “Devil’s Advocate”, “Vanilla Sky”, “Cruel Intentions”, … Read more 
San Francisco
Another iconic place in San Francisco that “pops up” in the brain at the mention of San Francisco is Alcatraz Island, which once housed the most famous prison in the United States. Nowadays, it is a place of attraction for many travelers visiting the Californian city. It is worth noting that the place of confinement was not always located here: initially, it was a fortress, which was constructed as a result of the needs of the “gold rush”. The fortress was erected in 1850, but already in … Read more
Houston
Houston is the largest business and economic center of the country, but this beautiful modern city has lots of cultural landmarks too. The Alley Theatre that is the largest venue of its type in the United States is situated in Houston. Among its numerous cultural attractions, there are museums and skyscrapers that can safely be called the real works of architectural art. The center of high-rise buildings is the Downtown; JPMorgan Chase Tower is the most famous skyscraper in the city. The … Read more
Orlando
Orlando is ready to offer many other attractions besides theme parks. For example, religious sights, among which Basilica of Mary, Queen of the Universe stands out. Its construction was initiated after thousands of tourists began visiting Orlando thanks to the opening of Walt Disney World Theme Park in 1971 because people need a place where they could pray, not just have fun. The shrine was built in 1979 in an appropriate place - as close as possible to the theme park. Among Orlando's other … Read more
Las Vegas
Among other interesting museums worth noting is the Erotic Heritage Museum – where else could it have been built, if not in the Sin City? Here are shows, as well as exhibits related to the history of sex and the sex industry. “The King Tut’s Tomb and Museum” and “the Nevada State Museum & Historical Society” are interesting from an historical and scientific point of view, where history lovers will experience the true pleasure of admiring the entertaining exhibits. Other cultural … Read more
San Antonio
The Alamo Mission Fortress is the main historical symbol of the city and the most important landmark of Texas. The history of this outstanding structure is very unusual. It is the former Mission San Antonio de Valero. The construction of the Catholic mission started in 1744, shortly after the foundation of the new city by Spanish settlers. A noteworthy fact - the mission was not completed. At the end of the 18th century, it became fully desolated. In the early 19th century, the building was … Read more
Los Angeles
The University of California building is no less interesting from the architectural point of view. Tourists are particularly attracted by stunning sculptures and fountains framing the campus of the educational institution. The Great Wall of Los Angeles - this is the name of the graffiti-painted walls that can be admired while walking around Oxnard Blvd. The walls are remarkable in that they show the whole history of California and the world in pictures - you can see Elvis Presley, native … Read more
San Diego
The city of Sun Diego is a popular tourist destination attracting active leisure fans and various tours admirers. The city boasts numerous landmarks and sites with the Star of India being the oldest in the world active sailing ship among them. Having made a tour round the world, today the ship is under the wing of volunteers’ team. Tourists have a chance to get into ship cabins and enjoy old photos being the main decorative elements there. The city hosts the oldest church in California. … Read more
