A nearly 10-foot bronze statue of iconic movie character “Rocky” resides to the right of the front steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Based on the character of the same name that debuted in the popular film, visiting the statue and climbing these steps is considered by many to be a […]
Officially known as the World War II Memorial at Veterans Parks, the war memorial in Trenton, New Jersey, honors the “Greatest Generation” that fought in and helped secure victory for the United States in World War II. The monument honors these veterans in numerous and specific ways, but it has also brought together the community […]
Built into the ruins of what was once the world’s largest flour mill, the Mill City Museum has become one of the most unique attractions in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Even though it closed in the 1960s and was almost totally destroyed by a fire in the 1990s, the Minnesota Historical Society was nonetheless able to develop […]
There are few parks in the world that have been able to impact an entire city the way Millennium Park has done for Chicago, Illinois. Described by some as the ultimate example of successful urban planning and others as a place that could trigger a new way of thinking about public outdoor spaces, Millennium Park […]
The open, pedestrian waterfront located on the south bank of the main branch of the Chicago River in downtown Chicago, Illinois has transformed the surrounding area in numerous ways. However, the Chicago Riverwalk has also helped to usher in an even bigger change for Chicago as a whole, and doing so underscores what it can […]
Sculpture parks across the world and even in Iowa have been able to create excitement and activity for entire communities, but few have done so with as much success as the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park. This collection of modern sculptures has helped to create a pedestrian-friendly entrance to downtown Des Moines, Iowa. In […]
Built in 1894 to commemorate the valor and patriotism of 9,000 Cuyahoga County soldiers and sailors who served in the Civil War, the Cuyahoga County Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument is a unique attraction in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. Consisting of a 125′ column surrounded at its base by a Memorial Room and esplanade, the monument has […]