North America Gardens & parks, Modern architecture + Winter pictures

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A famous Southern city with close links to Texan liberty, San Antonio is most famously known as the location of the Alamo Mission where 189 brave Texans sacrificed their lives defending their state against the Mexican soldiers – a pivotal moment in the Texas Revolution.

Discover thousands of plants inside the historic centerpiece of San Diego’s Balboa Park, which was originally built for the 1915 Panama–California Exposition.

Culture and nature converge in this diverse park located in the heart of the city.

The big skies welcome visitors for year-round outdoor activities: spring rafting, summer camping, fall hiking and winter skiing.

Bridging the gap between uptown and the downtown Arts Precinct, this Dallas park offers peaceful walks, panoramic views and cultural delights.

With its mission of being universally interesting, this museum is popular for learning and being inspirational. Visit it in a building that has history itself.

Enjoy 360-degree views and learn about the history of St. Louis at this world-famous landmark.

Home to not only the President of the United States but also to the American House and Senate, the day to day decisions made in Washington DC are arguably the most wide reaching in the world. Simply put, this is a town where news and history is made every single day.

Listen to the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra in this concert hall recognized as an internationally renowned architectural landmark.

Enjoy 360-degree views and learn about the history of St. Louis at this world-famous landmark.

Inspiring architecture, magnificent museums and the icons of American history await on Washington’s famous two-mile (three-kilometer) strip. 

See some of the world’s greatest performing arts events in one of the most culturally rich cities on the planet in this large architecturally impressive complex.

Combine beaches, theme parks, big-city excitement and outdoor recreation in one popular region with great weather and a laid-back lifestyle.

Discover this lovely little park as you take a walking tour of lower Manhattan. Stop at its visitor center to pick up information for the rest of your trip.

Pay tribute to fallen heroes at a thought-provoking monument to those who lost their lives during the three- year Korean War.

Drive down a beautiful oak avenue to see replicas of colonial wattle-and-daub huts at this large state historic site just outside Savannah.