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Go behind-the-scenes of the news at CNN’s global headquarters.

No other building serves up finer views than this controversial and prominent landmark.

Visit the Skydeck and gaze down over the Chicago cityscape from a dazzling 1,353 feet above the sidewalk.

This bustling borough has everything — from pizza slices and pretzel vendors, to trendy galleries, and vintage stores -- all with killer views of the Manhattan skyline.

Scenic views, historic brownstones, narrow streets and fantastic restaurants and bars help create one of Brooklyn’s most charming neighborhoods.

Learn about the fascinating history of one of the world’s best-known drinks, in the city where it was invented.

Besides its many attractions, Jersey City’s sprawling waterfront park offers beautiful views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Manhattan skyline.

No trip to New York is complete without zooming up the top of this iconic building, where the views of Manhattan are unmatchable.

Explore the outdoors, from rivers and lakes to mountains and volcanoes. Here miners once came to find gold and tourists now find nature’s recreational treasures.

A distinctive point on the Detroit skyline, this collection of skyscrapers is the global headquarters of General Motors and a popular entertainment destination.

No trip to New York is complete without zooming up the top of this iconic building, where the views of Manhattan are unmatchable.

New York’s infamous neon wonderland is hustle and bustle at its best, and an essential stop for all tourists.

From its location on Queen Anne Hill, this small park provides the perfect vantage point to admire Seattle’s Space Needle, skyline and Mount Rainier.

From its location on Queen Anne Hill, this small park provides the perfect vantage point to admire Seattle’s Space Needle, skyline and Mount Rainier.

New York’s infamous neon wonderland is hustle and bustle at its best, and an essential stop for all tourists.

Check out the thrilling rides at the top of Las Vegas’s tallest structure, or just enjoy the stunning views and a fresh perspective.

Venture into one of the world’s most iconic buildings, which harks back to a time of industrial growth and art deco flair.

The transformed former seaport is packed with museums, shops and family attractions and is one of the city’s most photographed areas.

New York’s infamous neon wonderland is hustle and bustle at its best, and an essential stop for all tourists.

Art from North America, European and African artists reflects the multicultural population of Miami in a state-of-the-art educational complex.

Climb the steps from the waterfront to discover Seattle’s fresh food hub, the oldest farmers’ market in the U.S.

Seattle’s skyline is instantly recognizable when you see this soaring slender structure, built as a showpiece for the 1962 World’s Fair.

Seattle’s skyline is instantly recognizable when you see this soaring slender structure, built as a showpiece for the 1962 World’s Fair.

Climb the steps from the waterfront to discover Seattle’s fresh food hub, the oldest farmers’ market in the U.S.