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Things to do in Chicago
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Chicago is the 3rd most popular cities of the USA after New York City and Los Angles. Chicago was incorporated as a city in 1837. Today, the city is an international hub for finance, commerce, industry, technology, telecommunications, and transportation, with O'Hare International Airport being the second-busiest airport in the world; it also has the largest number of U.S. highways, and railroad freight entering its region
Field Museum
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With its huge Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton, this exciting museum is also home to a range of rare Egyptian artifacts.
Shedd Aquarium
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A huge indoor aquarium featuring more than 8,000 different marine species including whales, dolphins and sharks. http://www.sheddaquarium.org/
Chicago Bulls
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The city's iconic basketball team's games are some of the most exciting in the National Basketball Association league and justify a late night out from your Chicago hostels.
Chicago Art Institute
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One of the most renowned international galleries in the country, it includes one of the largest collections of Monet to be found anywhere in the world. No-one staying in Chicago hostels should miss a visit here!
Ravinia Festival
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One of the city's largest summer festivals takes place in Highland Park and offers a huge variety of performances, from blues to contemporary pop acts.
Brookerfield Zoo - Chicago Zoological Park
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A huge selection of exotic animals are spread across this massive 216 acre zoo. In contrast to many modern zoos, however, Brookerfield is renowned for its natural environments and living conditions.
Skyscraper Tours
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In a city that is so renowned for its architecture, a tour of its high-rise buildings will really put even the most exciting Chicago hostels in their place and is a must-do activity for visiting travelers.
Adler Planetarium
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One of the most comprehensive and state-of-the-art planetariums to be found in the country, its historical and contemporary exhibitions will see visitors unable to drag themselves away.
Chicago Botanic Garden
Unlike many other botanical gardens in the world, the variety on offer in Chicago's leafy green space in the small suburb of Glencoe includes an innovative 'enabling garden' which shows how horticulture can be adapted for disabilities.
Museum of Science and Industry
Another one of Chicago's stunning must-sees, it boasts more than 2,000 different interactive displays including a World War II German submarine.
Friday, February 28, 2014
Things to do in San Francisco
Asian Art Museum
This popular museum has one of the world's most comprehensive collections of Asian art, spanning 6,000 years of Asian history and with more than 15,000 objects on display.
More on - http://www.asianart.org/
Address:
200 Larkin Street,
at Fulton Street
Area San Francisco
Transport: BART & Metro to Civic Center/streetcar F/bus 5, 19, 21, 47, 49 & Market Street routes .
Open 10am-5pm Tue, Wed, Fri-Sun; 10am-9pm Thur.
Admission: $12; $7-$8 reductions.
Website: http://www.asianart.org/
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
The second-largest US museum devoted to modern art, SFMOMA moved here from Civic Center in 1995, reaping enthusiastic approval as much for its $60-million design as for the improvement to the collections.
More on http://www.asianart.org/
Address:
151 3rd Street,
between Mission & Howard Streets
Area San Francisco
Transport: BART & Metro to Montgomery/bus 9, 9X, 10, 14, 30, 45, 71 .
Admission: $12.50; $7-$8 reductions; free under-12s. Half price 6-8.45pm Thur; free 1st Tue of mth.
Open: Memorial Day-Labor Day 10am-5.45pm Mon, Tue, Fri-Sun; 10am-8.45pm Thur. Labor Day-Memorial Day 11am-5.45pm Mon, Tue, Fri-Sun; 11am-8.45pm Thur.
Website: http://www.sfmoma.org/
By Cable car tour the city
A few dollars in San Fran can buy you a roller coaster ride of the city. San Francisco's cable cars are a cute relic of a time before buses and cars – and they give a great retro-style tour of the city's hills, and neighbourhoods: Union Square, Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf and the other districts.
Alcatraz
'Alcatraz' is Spanish for pelican, but to its inmates it was simply known as 'the Rock'. The West Coast's first lighthouse was built here in 1854, but it was soon decided that the island's isolated setting made it perfect for a prison. It became a military jail in the 1870s, but it wasn't until it was converted into a high-security federal penitentiary in 1934 that the name Alcatraz became an international symbol of punishment.
more on http://www.nps.gov/alcatraz
Address:
Alcatraz Island,
San Francisco Bay
Area San Francisco
Transport: Alcatraz Cruises ferry from Pier 33, Embarcadero (www.alcatrazcruises.com). Streetcar F/bus 9X, 10, 39, 47
Tickets: (incl audio guide) $24.50-$31.50; $15.75-$29.25
reductions.
Website: http://www.nps.gov/alcatraz
Angel Island
Blue & Gold runs a ferry service to Angel Island; times vary with the season, so check online or call ahead before setting out. Boats arrive at the Ayala Cove visitors' centre, where there are maps, bikes to rent and all-important picnic tables. Views from the island are unrivalled.
More on http://www.angelisland.org/
Address:
Angel Island State Park,
San Francisco Bay
Area San Francisco
Transport: Blue & Gold ferry from Pier 41, Embarcadero (www.blueandgoldfleet.com). Streetcar F/bus 9X, 10, 39, 47
Tickets: $14.50; $8.50 reductions.
website: http://www.angelisland.org/
Top 10 Things to do In London For Free | Top 10 Free Attractions in London
Address: Great Russell St, London WC1B 3DG, United Kingdom
Established: 1753
Hours:
10:00 am – 8:30 pm
Architectural style: Greek Revival
Phone: +44 20 7323 8299
Founder: Hans Sloane
Entry Fee : Free.
#Tate Modern Free
Sitting grandly on the banks of the Thames is Tate Modern, Britain's national museum of modern and contemporary art. Its unique shape is due to it previously being a power station. Inside you'll find temporary exhibitions by top artists from Damien Hirst to Gauguin. The gallery's restaurants offer fabulous views across the city. Entry is free
Address: Bankside, London, SE1 9TG
Hours: Sunday – Thursday, 10.00–18.00
Friday and Saturday, 10.00–22.00
Tate Modern is open as normal on bank holidays. It closes on 24,
25 and 26 December but opens on 1 January.
Official Website: http://www.tate.org.uk/
#National Gallery
The crowning glory of Trafalgar Square, London's National Gallery is a vast space filled with Western European paintings from the 13th to the 19th centuries. In this iconic art gallery you can find works by masters such as Van Gogh, da Vinci, Botticelli, Constable, Renoir, Titian and Stubbs. Entry is free.
#Natural History Museum
As well as the permanent (and permanently fascinating!) dinosaur exhibition, the Natural History Museum boasts a collection of the biggest, tallest and rarest animals in the world. See a life-sized blue whale, a 40-million-year-old spider, and the beautiful Central Hall. Entry is free but special exhibitions require tickets.
#London Eye
The EDF Energy London Eye is a major feature of London's skyline. It boasts some of London's best views from its 32 capsules, each weighing 10 tonnes and holding up to 25 people. Climb aboard for a breathtaking experience, with an unforgettable perspective of more than 55 of London's most famous landmarks – all in just 30 minutes!
#Victoria and Albert Museum
The V&A celebrates art and design with 3,000 years' worth of amazing artefacts from around the world. A real treasure trove of goodies, you never know what you'll discover next: furniture, paintings, sculpture, metalwork and textiles; the list goes on and on… Entry is free but special exhibitions require you to purchase tickets.
#Science Museum
From the future of space travel to asking that difficult question: "who am I?", the Science Museum makes your brain perform Olympic-standard mental gymnastics. See, touch and experience the major scientific advances of the last 300 years; and don't forget the awesome Imax cinema. Entry is free but some exhibitions require tickets.
#Tower of London
Take a tour with one of the Yeoman Warders around the Tower of London, one of the world's most famous buildings. Discover its 900-year history as a royal palace, prison and place of execution, arsenal, jewel house and zoo! Gaze up at the White Tower, tiptoe through a medieval king's bedchamber and marvel at the Crown Jewels.
#Madame Tussauds
At Madame Tussauds, you'll come face-to-face with some of the world's most famous faces. From Shakespeare to Lady Gaga you'll meet influential figures from showbiz, sport, politics and even
royalty. Strike a pose with Usain Bolt, get close to One Direction or receive a once-in-a-lifetime audience with Her Majesty the Queen.
#Royal Museums Greenwich
Visit the National Maritime Museum - the world's largest maritime museum, see the historic Queen's House, stand astride the Prime Meridian at Royal Observatory Greenwich and explore the famous Cutty Sark: all part of the Royal Museums Greenwich. Some are free to enter; some charges apply.
Established: 1753
Hours:
10:00 am – 8:30 pm
Architectural style: Greek Revival
Phone: +44 20 7323 8299
Founder: Hans Sloane
Entry Fee : Free.
#Tate Modern Free
Sitting grandly on the banks of the Thames is Tate Modern, Britain's national museum of modern and contemporary art. Its unique shape is due to it previously being a power station. Inside you'll find temporary exhibitions by top artists from Damien Hirst to Gauguin. The gallery's restaurants offer fabulous views across the city. Entry is free
Address: Bankside, London, SE1 9TG
Hours: Sunday – Thursday, 10.00–18.00
Friday and Saturday, 10.00–22.00
Tate Modern is open as normal on bank holidays. It closes on 24,
25 and 26 December but opens on 1 January.
Official Website: http://www.tate.org.uk/
#National Gallery
The crowning glory of Trafalgar Square, London's National Gallery is a vast space filled with Western European paintings from the 13th to the 19th centuries. In this iconic art gallery you can find works by masters such as Van Gogh, da Vinci, Botticelli, Constable, Renoir, Titian and Stubbs. Entry is free.
#Natural History Museum
As well as the permanent (and permanently fascinating!) dinosaur exhibition, the Natural History Museum boasts a collection of the biggest, tallest and rarest animals in the world. See a life-sized blue whale, a 40-million-year-old spider, and the beautiful Central Hall. Entry is free but special exhibitions require tickets.
#London Eye
The EDF Energy London Eye is a major feature of London's skyline. It boasts some of London's best views from its 32 capsules, each weighing 10 tonnes and holding up to 25 people. Climb aboard for a breathtaking experience, with an unforgettable perspective of more than 55 of London's most famous landmarks – all in just 30 minutes!
#Victoria and Albert Museum
The V&A celebrates art and design with 3,000 years' worth of amazing artefacts from around the world. A real treasure trove of goodies, you never know what you'll discover next: furniture, paintings, sculpture, metalwork and textiles; the list goes on and on… Entry is free but special exhibitions require you to purchase tickets.
#Science Museum
From the future of space travel to asking that difficult question: "who am I?", the Science Museum makes your brain perform Olympic-standard mental gymnastics. See, touch and experience the major scientific advances of the last 300 years; and don't forget the awesome Imax cinema. Entry is free but some exhibitions require tickets.
#Tower of London
Take a tour with one of the Yeoman Warders around the Tower of London, one of the world's most famous buildings. Discover its 900-year history as a royal palace, prison and place of execution, arsenal, jewel house and zoo! Gaze up at the White Tower, tiptoe through a medieval king's bedchamber and marvel at the Crown Jewels.
#Madame Tussauds
At Madame Tussauds, you'll come face-to-face with some of the world's most famous faces. From Shakespeare to Lady Gaga you'll meet influential figures from showbiz, sport, politics and even
royalty. Strike a pose with Usain Bolt, get close to One Direction or receive a once-in-a-lifetime audience with Her Majesty the Queen.
#Royal Museums Greenwich
Visit the National Maritime Museum - the world's largest maritime museum, see the historic Queen's House, stand astride the Prime Meridian at Royal Observatory Greenwich and explore the famous Cutty Sark: all part of the Royal Museums Greenwich. Some are free to enter; some charges apply.
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Things to do in London and Attractions in London. Complete Guide.
London is the capital city of England and of the United Kingdom.
It is the most populous region, urban zone and metropolitan area in the
United Kingdom.
Being most happening city of the world London holds lots of attractions in. From Shopping, Entertainment, Museums and Galleries, Buckingham palace and Weekend attractions.
Things to do in London for FREE
British Museum
The British Museum is a museum in London dedicated to human history and culture . British Museum was established in 1753 . The museum first opened to the public on 15 January 1759.
Address: Great Russell St, London WC1B 3DG, United Kingdom
Established: 1753
Hours:
10:00 am – 8:30 pm
Architectural style: Greek Revival
Phone: +44 20 7323 8299
Founder: Hans Sloane
Official site : http://www.britishmuseum.org/
Being most happening city of the world London holds lots of attractions in. From Shopping, Entertainment, Museums and Galleries, Buckingham palace and Weekend attractions.
Things to do in London for FREE
British Museum
The British Museum is a museum in London dedicated to human history and culture . British Museum was established in 1753 . The museum first opened to the public on 15 January 1759.
Tate Modern
Sitting grandly on the banks of the Thames is Tate Modern, Britain's national museum of modern and contemporary art. Its unique shape is due to it previously being a power station. Inside you'll find temporary exhibitions by top artists from Damien Hirst to Gauguin. The gallery's restaurants offer fabulous views across the city. Entry is free
Address: Bankside, London, SE1 9TG
Hours: Sunday – Thursday, 10.00–18.00
Official Website: http://www.tate.org.uk/
Entry Fee : Free.
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