In 1984, Mary Lou Retton Retton pulled off a unanimous perfect 10 and won the gold becoming the first American woman to ever win an individual gold medal in Olympic gymnastics.
Starting from his home, Paul Revere set out on his famous midnight ride in 1775 to warn his compatriots that the British were coming. Built in 1680, it is one of the oldest houses in downtown Boston.
In 1971, Ray Tomlinson, a scientist at BBN Technologies and the father of e-mail, told the BBC that his first message was "completely forgettable" but he suspects it was something like "Testing 1-2-3"
Built in 1903, it's the nation's oldest stadium, & home to the school's football team. Harvard's biggest rival has been Yale, & the most famous confrontation came on Nov. 23, 1968 when they tied 29-29
From 1908 to 1921, this eight story, Second Renaissance Revival structure in San Francisco's financial district served as headquarters for Bank of Italy (later renamed Bank of America).
This is one of the few surviving colonial-era churches in NYC. George Washington, along with members of the U.S. Congress, worshipped here on his Inauguration Day, on April 30, 1789.
In 1853-54, NY's first world's fair, the Crystal Palace Exhibition, took place here. A huge iron-and-glass structure was erected to house 5,272 exhibitors from 23 foreign nations and across the U.S.
The Starbucks was once a barbershop & location of one of history's most notorious mob hits on October 25, 1957 when Albert Anastasia was shot to death.
This landmark 1913 theater is said to be haunted by Louis Borsalino, an acrobat who fell to his death during a performance here in the 1950s.
The Denver Zoo has long been an innovator in re-creating realistic habitats: Bear Mountain, built in 1918, was the first animal exhibit in the U.S. constructed of simulated concrete rockwork.
One of Minneapolis’ oldest & most popular parks, it attracts over 850,000 thousand visitors annually. The 193-acre park features a 53-foot waterfall, limestone bluffs and river overlooks.
The theater opened in 1963 with a production of Hamlet directed by Sir Tyrone Guthrie, the theater's founder. It was created to host performances that were removed from the atmosphere of Broadway.
The museum opened in 1872 to collect, preserve, prepare, display & interpret the state's diverse animal & plant life for scholarly research/teaching & for public appreciation, enrichment & enjoyment.
The neighborhood was named for L.P. Grant, a civil engineer for the Georgia Railroad who has been called the "Father of Atlanta." The park is today visited by more than a million visitors annually.
Founded in 1850, it's the oldest cemetery in Atlanta. It is the final resting place of many of Atlanta's settlers, builders & most noted citizens like Bobby Jones, Margaret Mitchell & Maynard Jackson.
Opened in 1874, this is the first zoo in the US. It's home to more than 1,300 animals, many of which are rare & endangered and is the only zoo breeding giant otters in North America.
Built in 1892, it is the 5th courthouse to occupy the site. There was a clock tower on top but it was removed in 199 because there was fear that the reverberations from the bell would cause damage.
This artificial lake is home to a variety of geese, ducks & other wildlife. 1 lap around the lake is just 2.8 miles, & you can rent in-line skates or beach cruisers at nearby Gregg's Greenlake Cycle.
With over 60,000 visitors every year, it is one of Seattle's most popular museums, & preserves & promotes the history of the Pacific NW. The museum houses a vast collection of artifacts from the area.
More than 100 historical boats are docked here & you can climb aboard to learn all about their history from a well-informed staff. Talk to craftspeople currently restoring many classic wooden boats.
Walk, stroll or simply sit at this beautiful beach overlooking Shilshole Bay. During the day, families and couples walk their dogs or play volleyball, basketball or Frisbee on the sandy beach.
Built in the 30s, this was an active railway until 1980. "Friends of the High Line" formed in 1999 with the idea of turning it into an elevated park similar to the Promenade Plantée in Paris.
Built in 1916 as a winter retreat, this lavish villa is a tribute to the Italian Renaissance. The museum contains much of the original furnishings and artwork, and is surrounded by lush, formal garden
The theatre is named after famous composer George Gershwin & lyricist Ira Gershwin. It has the highest seating capacity of any Broadway theatre with 1,933 seats.
This neighborhood immediately to the west of the UW campus attracts students and locals for shopping, snacking and strolling. University Way (formerly 14th Avenue) is usually referred to as "The Ave".
Built in 1920, it seats 72,500 fans. 70% of the seats are located in the end zone; so this venue is often referred to as the loudest arena! It is the largest stadium on the Pacific Northwest coast.
Well-laid out with fruit trees, picnic benches & playgrounds, this is urban Eden that kids love. On summer weekends, the beach is full of families swimming & playing in the waters of Lake Washington.
The beach is perfect for exploring, the meadows just right for Frisbee and the picnic areas nicely sheltered.And, Colman Pool—open only during summer lets you experience the salty waters of Puget Soun
Internationally recognized for its excellent collection of Asian, African and Native American art and for its fine collection of modern art produced by Pacific Northwest artists.
The zoo let's you step into an African savanna, an Asian elephant habitat and a tropical rain forest. The zoo also brings special exhibits, which have included monitor dragons, butterflies and other b
