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Chicago is a modern metropolis on Lake Michigan\'s shores with a pronounced fondness for art, baseball and blues. Stroll through the museums and parks during the day, and when the sun goes down, take in an evening of live blues in the bustling heart of Downtown Chicago. Or why not experience a lively sporting event and check out the hometown baseball teams, The Cubs and White Sox or the Chicago Bulls basketball team.

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.

Explore the spacious rooms and gaze up at the twisting jigsaw terraces of a modern building that floats over a waterfall.

See some of the world’s greatest performing arts events in one of the most culturally rich cities on the planet in this large architecturally impressive complex.

See everything from ballet to pop to Broadway shows in this impressive venue, which is an example of some of Kansas’ most distinctive architecture. 

See everything from ballet to pop to Broadway shows in this impressive venue, which is an example of some of Kansas’ most distinctive architecture. 

Explore big-city attractions in Baltimore, Annapolis and Columbia, or discover forests, wineries and small-town charm throughout this region of Maryland.

With its mission of being universally interesting, this museum is popular for learning and being inspirational. Visit it in a building that has history itself.

View famous and eccentric contemporary visual art and sculptures at the home of the Spoonbridge and Cherry, a Minneapolis icon.

Probably the most popular city in Canada, Toronto is a diverse cultural destination that is highly regarded for its museums, concerts, family entertainment, sports stadiums and craft beers. Visit a gallery, taste aromatic craft beers, enjoy one of its many music festivals or explore Lake Ontario and the Toronto Islands in this fun Canadian city.

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.

Listen to the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra in this concert hall recognized as an internationally renowned architectural landmark.

Soaring mountain peaks tumble down into icy, glacier-blue waters in the Inside Passage, one of Alaska’s most dramatic, accessible and wildlife-rich regions. 

With trails, a beach and a bird sanctuary, this spacious city harbor is a good place to sail from and a great place to hang out.

Get inspired by playful otters, serene swans, fascinating elephants, sophisticated snow leopards and many more mammals at this beloved Syracuse institution.

Interact with animals and watch them feeding in this eclectic zoo with a rainforest section, a carousel and a Junior Zookeeper Program.