The American Natural History Museum in Manhattan, New York City is the home to more than 32 million species of animals, but unfortunately even though the museum is fairly large, only a handful of the specimens can be displayed at any given time.

From gems to biology and of course Dinosaur fossils, many people every year find their way to the Natural History Museum to see their rich collection of just about everything having to deal with the natural history of the world. It is not physically possible to see the entire museum in one day, but many people have tried, luckily the museum is separated into sections allowing you to see what interests you the most and skip the stuff that may seem boring to you.

It was back in 1961 when President John F. Kennedy realized the beauty of this seashore and declared the 43,500 acres of Cape Cod, Massachusetts beach front a National Park. Since then the Cape Cod National Seashore gets on an average of 4.35 million visitors every year.

Not only is it the seashore in this area of Massachusetts that attracts so many people, but it is also the heritage and history which can be traced through the centuries. Within its old world charm, not much has changed in this region since the Colonia period and it is a definite must place to visit while in the Boston region.

Situated along side the Central Pak and originally built back in 1872, the Metropolitan Museum of Art sees and annual visitation from more than 4 million people. With more than 2 million works of art that permanently call this museum a home and another 50,000 pieces every year that get displayed in this Museum Mile, there is quite literally more culture in this stretch of museums than anywhere else in the world. From paintings and masterpieces to suits of armor and even natural history, there is literally a million things to do and see in the Metropolitan Museum of art along with the other museums which can be found along this one mile stretch in Manhattan, New York City.

In Salt Lake City, Utah, one can find the grand Salt Lake Temple which is the largest places of worship built by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. With an overall height of 210 feet, this gothic inspired church covers a ground area of more than 4 acres. Built entirely out of granite, this large cathedral stands out amongst the other buildings in Salt Lake City.

Another popular attraction other than being the home of the 2002 Winter Games is their black-domed capital building. The only government building in the U.S. whose dome is black.

Located in between Nevada and Arizona, one can find the Lake Mead National Recreation Area which is also home to the mighty Hoover Damn. The lake itself is the sole source of hydro-electric power produced by the dame and is fed by the Colorado River which has carved its way through the desert and formed the Grand Canyon; another popular destination for travelers in the region. While there are many things to do and see in and around Lake Mead, the most popular of course is the swimming, boating and relaxation along the cool and refreshing watery oasis of the desert.

Built back in 1916, the Navy Pier in Chicago jaunts out 3,300 feet into Lake Michigan. The Navy Pier is a great attraction for anyone visiting the Windy City of Chicago as it features a great number of fast-food kiosks and shops as well as a ballroom, convention exhibition halls, a concert stage, and more than 50 acres of gardens and parks. With just over 70,000 square feet for exhibition, 50,000 square feet for reception as well as another 48,000 square feet of meeting rooms, The Navy Pier truly is a popular attraction as well as miniature theme park which can only be found in Chicago, Illinois.

In a town with the same name, one can find the world famous Niagara Falls. With a drop of 167 feet, the Niagara Falls is actually made up from 3 separate falls named the Horseshoe Falls, the American Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls. Known for not only their beauty but also as an important source of hydro-electric power for both the United States as well as Canada, millions of people every year flock to both sides of the falls to wonder in awe at their beauty. These falls have also been well known for the many daredevil attempts to go over the edge and survive the drop in a barrel.

One of the last fully functional wharfs in the San Francisco Bay area, the Fisherman’s Wharf is a popular attraction this is also the home to places like the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Pier 39, Ghirardelli Square, Cannery Shopping Center, Musée Mécanique, Ripley’s Believe it or Not museum, Forbes Island, Wax Museum at Fisherman’s Wharf as well as many stands and restaurants serving fresh seafood. The most popular seafood treat that can be found on Fisherman’s Wharf is the dungeness crab and clam chowder which is usually served in a sourdough bread bowl.

A market place, a theater, an auditorium and amphitheater all rolled into one great building located along the shore lines in Boston, Masachusetts, is the Faneuil Hall Marketplace which played an import part in the founding of Democracy in the United States and has been home to many important speeches from people like Samuel Adams and James Otis. This market is also sometimes called the cradle of Liberty and is a must stop location while in the Boston, Massachusetts area. Boston is filled with things to do both culturally as well as historically speaking.

It is here in Washington D.C. where the home to democracy can be found, and along with it, the vast majority of monuments which have been dedicated to the people of the world in honor of the county’s greatest presidents. From the Lincoln Memorial to the Washington Monument, there is always something to see and do while in Washington D.C. The Library of Congress alone is the largest library in the world and is home to more than 30 million books in over 470 languages. From art to theater, there are so many things to keep anyone busy while visiting Washington D.C.