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1. Statue of Liberty A gift from France, the Statue of Liberty is a symbol of the gift that the United States gives all its citizens -- freedom
2. George Washington Carver Born to slave parents, George Washington Carver became an internationally respected agricultural scientist. He is known primarily for developing industrial and commercial uses for peanuts, soy beans, and sweet potatoes.
3. Lensography of JPTanabe "Everyone, without exception, is struggling to gain happiness." I read that a while ago (later on I'll tell you where!) and it makes a whole lot of sense. Over the years I found a number of things actually make me happy. Since I joined...
4. Stonehenge Stonehenge is a prehistoric megalithic monument in county Wiltshire in England. The large stone circle is predated by a surrounding ditch and bank earthworks. The site is owned by the Crown and managed by English Heritage, a public body which mainta...
5. Family Holidays in Broadstairs, Kent, England Hello and welcome to our Family holidays in Broadstairs, Kent.  Whenever you love England, you've come to the right place: my son and I love England with a passion! Here you are going to walk into my shoes and discover the wonderful pearl of...
6. The Scott Monument, Edinburgh "The Scott Monument. Erected 1840-44 to the memory of Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832.) Born in Edinburgh, lawyer and ardent patriot. He won enduring fame as a romantic poet and the author of the Waverley novels. This monument was designed by George Meik...
7. Stonehenge Pictures Stonehenge is one of the most magnificent and mysterious megalithic monuments in the world. Built over a period that may have been as long as two thousand years, beginning as much as five thousand years ago, these incredible stones standing in the En...
8. Abraham Lincoln 200th Birthday Celebration Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States and is considered by many to be one of the greatest U.S. Presidents. February 12th, 2009 celebrates Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday. Abraham Lincoln has been memorialized in art, poetry,...
9. Joshua Tree National Park Created a national park only thirteen years ago, this pristine wilderness has been a US National Monument since 1936. Home to loads of flora and fauna, the park derives its name from the tree-like Joshua Tree plants that load the landscape.
10. Provincetown, With Love There's no place else like Provincetown. From the day the Pilgrims first stepped ashore (here, not Plymouth), the history, art, and culture of this unique village has been rich and varied. Sheltered in the palm of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, surrounded...
11. The Black Hills of South Dakota Are you planning a trip to the Black Hills in western South Dakota? This page will help you know the best places to visit once you're there. Take the guess work out of finding places to shop, eat, and visit. Feel free to ask questions about the Black...
12. Taj Mahal - The Symbol of Love Agra, once the capital of the Mughal Empire during the 16th and early 18th centuries, is one and a half hours by express train from New Delhi. Tourists from all over the world visit Agra not to see the ruins of the red sandstone fortress built by the...
13. Planning a Washington DC Vacation Helpful Tips for Exploring Washington, DC
14. Oregon Caves National Monument Situated Southwest of Grants Pass on HWY 199 on your way to connect with coastal HWY 101, lies a truly awesome site.  You are now entering Oregon Caves National Monument located in the Siskiyou National Forest. From the scrawls of pencil graffiti...
15. Places to visit in the Algarve Algarve invite you to experience a way of life rooted in the traquility of nature, to add another dimension to your holidays.