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A modern metropolis on the shores of Lake Michigan that’s defined by a love for fine art, baseball and the blues.

A zoo visit promotes respect for animals and their well-being. Share a day with family at this city zoo with its abundance of species and activity areas.

New York City, half-jokingly referred to as the center of the universe, rumbles with energy, ambition and gusto.

Explore the prehistoric lakes, lily-speckled waterways and dense jungles of a landscape known to the Creek Indians as the Land of the Trembling Earth.

Explore a coastline of snaking rivers, sandy barrier islands and rich marshland. Discover this region’s African-American heritage and historic towns.

Two of Texas’ most dynamic cities sit surrounded by a landscape of tranquil lakes in a region packed with numerous cultural attractions and activities for all ages. 

Perched atop Albany’s State Street hill, this ornate building has served as the seat of New York State government since the 19th century. 

In Albany’s beautiful plaza, find the New York State capital center, as well as fountains, parks, shops, museums and even a world-class art collection.

Check out Nebraska’s capital city, its oldest town and its largest city, as well as a landscape entwined with the Lewis and Clarke story in the state’s eastern region.

From the Six Flags Fiesta theme park to bronco-busting rodeos, San Antonio offers plenty of spicy family-style fun.

In Albany’s beautiful plaza, find the New York State capital center, as well as fountains, parks, shops, museums and even a world-class art collection.

Meander through these pretty gardens to appreciate the range of exotic specimens and attend a piano recital or art exhibit in the house.

Learn about the colonial settlers and the Native Americans who preceded them at the intriguing museums around this picturesque New York town.

This enormous art deco installation gives free regular water and light shows symbolizing the power and might of Lake Michigan.

Head east from the big-city environment of Manhattan to parks, museums and beaches. Enjoy the mix of affluent and laid-back communities on this long island.

Explore the prehistoric lakes, lily-speckled waterways and dense jungles of a landscape known to the Creek Indians as the Land of the Trembling Earth.

Explore a coastline of snaking rivers, sandy barrier islands and rich marshland. Discover this region’s African-American heritage and historic towns.

Check out Nebraska’s capital city, its oldest town and its largest city, as well as a landscape entwined with the Lewis and Clarke story in the state’s eastern region.

Experience the diverse landscapes of Georgia’s stretch of the Eastern Seaboard when you visit the wide beaches of barrier islands, lush marshland and calm estuaries.

Venture to the northern stretches of New Jersey to find abundant nature, close-up views of Manhattan and some impressive museums.