Built in 1876 by a cattle baron and has hosted a history of political parties and inaugurations.In the 1970s this hotel was a hangout for musician, humorist, and journalist Richard "Kinky" Friedman.
Opened in 1993, the original plans called for a tower addition to The Mirage, but it later evolved into this separate hotel casino.
The first hotel here was the Tally-Ho in 1963, changing to King's Crown in 1964. In 1966, it became The Aladdin where it was host to Elvis and Priscilla Presley's wedding in 1967.
At its opening, the $15 million facility only included a casino. Hotel room towers would not be added until 1973. The famous clown marquee at the entrance was added in 1976.
Just six months after opening the Flamingo, mobster "Bugsy" Siegel was murdered in Los Angeles, a slaying reportedly ordered by Siegel's mafia bosses to effect a change in management at the Flamingo.
Opened Jan. 13, 1906 under the name Hotel Nevada and is the oldest hotel-casino still in operation. When it opened, room and board was $1 per day.
One of the nation's largest facilities devoted to the art of our time the Museum offers exhibitions of art created since 1945. It boasts a terraced sculpture garden with a great view of Lake Michigan.
This 155-acre non-profit nature sanctuary provides education about the environment to Houstonians of all ages. It plays a vital role in protecting native plants & animals in the heart of the city.
Just 20 miles from downtown Houston, The Kemah Boardwalk is the perfect family getaway. Aquarium Restaurant serves guests a great view of our 50,000 gallon aquarium brimming with marine life.
The 7-acre complex houses 5 themed aquaria, including a Louisiana swamp, the Amazon River, and a shipwreck. Features include an acrylic train tunnel running through the massive shark tank.
Paintings are abundant, but the lovely sculpture garden is also worth viewing. Film buffs love the museum for its weekly showing of classic and foreign films.
Bayou Bend is the former home of Ima Hogg, a famous philanthropist. Visitors can wander through 14 acres of woodlands & formal gardens, or check out the house that contains 4,800 various works of art.
The zoo is home to more than 4500 animals from over 800 species. Be sure to take a spin on the Wildlife Carousel, featuring hand-carved & hand-decorated animals that showcase many endangered species.
Opened in 1921, The Majestic hosted a variety of acts from Houdini to Bob Hope. As Vaudeville faded they began hosting movie premieres & their stars such as Jimmy Stewart, Gregory Peck & John Wayne.
Few cities outside of Spain have a finer collection of Spanish art than what is exhibited in this Dallas museum. The museum's permanent collection includes works by Pablo Picasso & Francisco Goya.
The museum serves as a symbol of Dallas heritage. Built in 1892, the beautifully restored Old Red Courthouse contains some of Dallas County’s most fascinating historical artifacts.
On his visit to Dallas on November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy rode in a motorcade through Dealey Plaza. Suddenly shots were fired, killing JFK. Lee Harvey Oswald fired the shots from here.
1999's Philips Arena, home of the Atlanta Hawks & the Atlanta Thrashers, is marked by a large number of advanced TV screens that showcase the namesake electronics company.
Designed as a town square at Atlanta's 1996 Olympics, it became a center of controversy when a bomb killed two people & injured 111 others. Militant anti-abortionist Eric Rudolph was held responsible.
Showcases outstanding athletes from the past to the present in sports ranging from boxing to golf and football to swimming. Also features the best in coaching and sports administration.
This home is owned by author Anne Rice & is featured in her 'Lives of the Mayfair Witches' series. Rice sold the home in 2004 after converting to Catholicism & refusing to write books that are secular
The museum enriches the lives of Colorado and Rocky Mountain residents through the acquisition, preservation, and presentation of art works in both the permanent collections and temporary exhibitions.
Uniroyal built this oddity for the 1964 World's Fair in New York which later became an attraction. It has attracted more than 2 million people, including Jacqueline Kennedy and the Shah of Iran.
Robert Pauli Scherer, the man who invented the machine that revolutionized the production of soft gelatin capsules, conducted his most famous research here, in his parents' basement.
This was the home of the famed French Impressionist master Edgar Degas from 1872 to 1873. Here Degas created 22 paintings of his New Orleans family & began exploring Impressionism.
The Piquette Avenue Plant, built in 1904, was the first factory built by the Ford Motor Company, opening just a year after Henry Ford and his partners incorporated.
Henry Ford, born in Detroit, began developing his own automobiles and by 1908 his company introduced the Model T, a car so inexpensive that it would allow the working man to drive.
Ernie Harwell had been broadcasting baseball games for two decades when he donated his books, scorecards, clippings and photos to the library in 1966. Over the years, he has continued to donate.
Those who wanted assurances that their machines had the best lubrication asked for "The Real McCoy." He patented more than 40 lubricating devices as well as a folding ironing board, and a lawn sprinkl
In 1892, Ford, first constructed a two-cylinder machine that mounted in a light frame geared to bicycle wheels. The vehicle that emerged, was steered with a devise that resembled a boat tiller.
