There are two landmarks that have defined the Elizabethton, Tennessee, downtown area for over 100 years. One is the Covered Bridge and the other is the Veterans Monument. Both of them have come to signify important aspects of the history and culture of the region, and serve as essential attractions for both residents and tourists. […]
Cities and communities across the world have created attractions that are designed to do everything from generate publicity to stimulate the local economy. Examples like “I Amsterdam” showcase what it can mean to change the perception of an entire city, but the Hollywood Walk of Fame represents an attraction that has been able to resonate […]
Hollywood is a physical district in central Los Angeles, but it is also a mentality and culture, and the Hollywood Sign has come to signify all of these things and more in a profound way. Few landmarks and monuments have been able to achieve the status of the sign, which is especially impressive considering that […]
The Asheville Urban Trail is a walking tour of downtown Asheville, North Carolina, but it’s one unlike any other walking tour in the world. The self-guided walking tour loops 1.7 miles along a course marked by 30 stations, each with pieces of art and/or bronze plaques that describe the station and illustrate the history of […]
The bronze sculpture of a charging bull that sits in the Financial District in Manhattan, a short distance from Wall Street itself, has managed to capture the imagination of residents of New York City and visitors from across the world. Weighing over three and a half tons and measuring 18 feet long, the Wall Street […]
Monuments that honor those who have fought or fallen in a war have been erected for millennia, and they come in all shapes, sizes and forms. They can celebrate a set of victories just as easily as they can honor a series of sacrifices, although the reasons behind the erection of a given monument vary […]
The name “Muscle Beach” conjures up a variety of images and impressions for people across the world, not all of which are directly related to one another. For some, it represents the birth of personal training. Others think of Arnold Schwarzenegger and the training he did on the beach that helped propel him to worldwide […]