The statue of liberty was a gift from France to commemorate the centennial of the American Declaration of Independence from Great Britain. b. The Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous and recognizable icons that can ever be associated to the United States. c. Strategically positioned at the mouth of the Hudson River found near the Harbor of New York, it now appears as if it stands to welcome all (immigrants) visitors coming into the United States. III.
Chicago has museums, Navy Pier, parks, zoos, and the beautiful magnificent mile. Orlando has Disney World, Universal, and Sea World. When tourists go to Chicago they know that this is a big city that they can walk around and see different things at many turns. In Orlando tourist have to travel by car or bus in order to get to the theme parks. Both cities generate generous tourist revenue; especially Orlando because who does not want to come somewhere tropical and see the beautiful castle at Disney World.
Huntsville, Al is one of the greater places to stay in the state of Alabama. Malls in Huntsville are some intriguing places to go to. When you walk in Bridge Street you feel like you’re walking into a palace. It’s an outdoor mall so on a sunny day you can really enjoy yourself. Out of the 70 stores you could to interesting places like the apple store, bowling alley, or Red Robin.
Under Queen Liliʻuokalani , the instrument was introduced to the United States through a systematic cultural exchange that was the product of mutual trade and military relations and the instrument’s popularity exploded on the West Coast and in large urban cities. Liliʻuokalani was also a notable ukulele virtuoso who wrote and played farewell songs to American tourists and officials during their visits to Hawaii. A song she wrote, “Aloha Oe” or Farewell to Thee is still a popular song played on the Hawaiian Islands today. The impact that the ukulele had on American music is very apparent. Not only was the instrument
Staying true to this mission, city officials have provided a Planetarium, a safe rail system that runs parallel to the river and a host of park and recreational areas that stimulate commerce and encourage outdoor activities within the community. Since Kelsey is no longer agriculturally based, Baderman Island serves as an all-inclusive resort that showcases the beauty of the city year round and sustains the local economy. Kelsey has also modernized the border to the river into a well-developed downtown area that invites shopping and provides entertainment until 2 a.m. so that the city maintains its peaceful environment between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m. Kelsey council has also developed an aquifer to supply the municipal water source and that also draws water from Lake Lora. An example of how Kelsey ethically sources water is when the “level of Lake Lora drops due to increased evaporation […] or periods of drought, the city will [use] municipal water wells” (Apollo Group, Inc., 2013). All water sources are filter through a water treatment facility that ensures the water is safe for residents to
* July 15, 2003 AOL Time Warner disbands Netscape Communications Corporation. The Mozilla Foundation is established on the same day. * July 15, 2003 "the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention removed its SARS-related travel advisory for Taiwan, the last area to have such a travel alert." * July 15, 2004 Monorail service begins in Las Vegas. * July 15, 2004 "The BBC airs the documentary The Secret Agent, exposing racism by members of the British National Party."
1973 - The construction of the World Trade Center in Manhattan ends the Empire State Building's reign as the tallest building in the world. May 18, 1981 - The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission declares the building a landmark. 1986 - National Parks Service recognizes it as a National Historic Landmark. September 11, 2001 - Becomes the tallest building in New York City again after the collapse of the World Trade Center. 2002 - Peter L. Malkin purchases the building while holding the 114-year lease; becomes owner and manager.
Yonge -Dundas Square Yonge -Dundas Square is one of Toronto’s well known public squares located on the intersection between Yonge and Dundas Street. The square was designed by the firm Brown + Storey Architects in 1988. (1) The square was officially opened in 2003. Many critics have praised its architectural design and compared it to many great European public squares. (2 p. 170) Yonge-Dundas square or simply known as Dundas Square was part of downtown redevelopment project that initiated in 1996 (3 p. 22 & 23) Before the development of Dundas Square, the site was a mixture of a great shopping center, the Eaton center, and a mix of various street vendors, digital plasma advertising, street performers and all sorts of crowds.
Perhaps this is why skyscrapers are such a tourist attraction to Americans. The Chrysler Building was at one point the tallest skyscraper known to man, the proudest achievement of American architects and citizens of America. The American Radiator Building used to be an office tower for the American Radiator Company, but was reopened as a hotel in 2001. This is the reason it is such a popular destination for travelers. It also represents the economic changes of New York.
Within the few square miles of the city-centre there is a wealth of things to do containing world class attractions varying from historic houses and castles or wildlife to water sports. Because of the large popularity appeal, Cardiff is drawn by all different types of tourists, inbound, outbound and domestic. Cardiff bay is home to the new BBC Wales studios and is the filming location for Doctor who, Casualty and other popular programmes; it is also the home of the Doctor Who