Mardi Gras Park in Mobile, Alabama, commemorates the city’s history as the host of the first Mardi Gras celebration in the United States. Featuring a wide-open green space for gatherings of all types along with colorful Mardi Gras-related statues, the park is an incredible example of how a vision to celebrate the history of an […]
New Orleans contains numerous monuments that have incredible historical and cultural significance. Much of that influence can be directly tied to the numerous nations and people that have defined the past and present of the city. Cajun and Creole are arguably the most notable influences on the city, but for many centuries New Orleans served […]
Situated just south of downtown Little Rock, Arkansas, MacArthur Park has a strong connection with the past and present of the city and state. Originally established as Little Rock’s first city park, the space has changed and evolved over the decades in numerous ways, leading to several notable developments inside and around McArthur Park that […]
Inspired by the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Mississippi Walk of Fame located in Meridian, Mississippi, was created to honor performers in arts and entertainment that have a direct connection to Mississippi. By celebrating the culture of the region in such a simple but notable way, the Mississippi Walk of Fame has been able to […]
Guyte P. McCord Park in Tallahassee, Florida, is a serene greenspace located on the northeast side of the city. With a multi-surfaced trail for biking and walking along with plenty of open space, residents and visitors can utilize the park for a variety of activities, just like they can in various other parks throughout Tallahassee […]
Known as the largest monolith statue in the world, the Great Sphinx of Giza is also one of the oldest sculptures in the world. Residing just outside of Cairo in Egypt, the notoriety of the piece has enabled it to attract audiences from all over the world and become a symbol of Egypt. The significance […]
Numerous buildings and structures have become associated with certain cities or regions, but few have done so in a way that resonates as deeply as the Space Needle has done with the city of Seattle. That connection is so profound that the structure is recognized as an icon not only of the city but of […]