The 5½ Acre Park was built in 1927 as a result of efforts by the Santa Clara County Rose Society.This garden is dedicated to shrubs of the rose family,and has now collected over 3,500 rose bushes.
James F. Cunningham purchased this land in the 1880s. It was originally a dairy farm but because of flooding, the city of San Jose stepped in, turning it into a man made lake by the 1900s.
This park was founded in 1872 and was the first municipal park in the state of California.From 1921 to the early 1960s the Boy Scouts of America had exclusive access to the beauty & mineral springs.
Yosemite is one of the largest and least fragmented habitat blocks in the Sierra Nevada. In 1855, entrepreneur James Mason Hutchings & artist Thomas Ayres were the first to tour the area.
Sarah Winchester, a wealthy widow, built the 160-room Victorian Winchester mansion in 1884. It took over 38 years to build and had workers work on it year round until her death in 1922.
It is said that every US President since William Howard Taft has stayed at this hotel. This hotel is the first place Tony Bennett ever sang “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.”
The longest (and most expensive) bridge in the world when it opened in 1936, the Bay Bridge was first proposed by self-proclaimed "Emperor Norton I" in 1869.
An intimate bar lined with bookcases lovingly filled with leather bound titles. Have vintage cognacs and cocktails amidst the live jazz riffing of a lone pianist. Kristin Knox, The Clothes Whisperer
After a fire destroyed much of this station in the 1890s, architect Alberto de Palacio Elissagne collaborated with Gustave Eiffel to build the new structure with the wrought iron renewal style.
Check out the Kensington Gardens to see the statue of Queen Victoria, the only other British Monarch aside from Queen Elizabeth II to celebrate a Diamon Jubilee with a 63 year rein.
A truly unique, intimate environment. It's like stepping into someone's garden, with delicious Greek-Turkish food. Try the grilled octopus, it's delicious and very tender.
An overall hip place to stop by for some art, drinks, or great food. This truly space mixes flavors, culture, and art. Try the bacon wrapped dates and check out the wide selection of beers.
The view is breathtaking, both inside and out. Take a toast while admiring the Eiffel Tower sparkling on the hour. Added benefit, the table already comes with a red rose!
Bigger than New York City's Central Park, it's easy to lose yourself here with little lakes, beer gardens and the Chinesischer Turm: this is a favorite spot for a beautifully sunny day. Подробнее.
Home to some of the most exciting exhibits in Munich, the Haus der Kunst is perfect for those interested in photography, contemporary art, or even the history of the city itself. Enjoy! Подробнее.
German theater director Martin Kusej recommends the Biergarten Sankt Emmerams Mühle to enjoy the spring sun. More Munich picks in the Louis Vuitton City Guides: http://vuitton.lv/17szMKa
Soar the blue skies of Northern California by helicopter and enjoy spectacular views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
At Sand Harbor State Park is a large outdoor amphitheater, home to Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival. Enjoy nightly performances during the summer.
The SFO airport Museum is the first of its kind in an international airport with ever-changing exhibitions. Check out the superb displays located throughout the airport.
Wolfgang is an original celebrity chef and his food shows. I enjoyed his spaetzle gnocchi and the table lamps which caused quite a stir when knocked over. -John Somerville, Top Chef
This exotically decorated restaurant is a true jewel. Chef Kevin makes totally fresh, awesome food. -John Somerville, Top Chef
This Hawaiian themed restaurant has a very tasty swordfish dish. -John Somerville, Top Chef
Roy Yamaguchi is one of my favorite fusion chefs. I love his lobster pot stickers and keiki short ribs. -John Somerville, Top Chef
Cool place looks like a champagne bottle from the inside. Great food. -Stephen Hopcraft, Top Chef
This place is it. Great trios and right in Union Square. -Stephen Hopcraft, Top Chef
Best sushi. Cool little basement place on the hill. -Stephen Hopcraft, Top Chef
This place was pretty great with great rich colors. The music is not live but it was very nice. The staff was very courteous -Tiffany Derry, Top Chef
The location is amazing. Their food is extraordinary. -Timothy Dean, Top Chef
