North America Aircraft, Gardens & parks, Island & reefs + Museum pictures

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The largest island in the US offers plenty of swimming and hiking as well as some impressive volcanic scenery.

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.

Pay tribute to fallen heroes at a thought-provoking monument to those who lost their lives during the three- year Korean War.

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

The National Mall is where America comes to play, protest and promenade, with some of its best-known icons lined up along this long green strip.

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

Combine beaches, theme parks, big-city excitement and outdoor recreation in one popular region with great weather and a laid-back lifestyle.

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

Discover this lovely little park as you take a walking tour of lower Manhattan. Stop at its visitor center to pick up information for the rest of your trip.

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.

The Texan city known for the Alamo, Tex-Mex cuisine – and being the fastest-growing city in the US – has a few surprises up its sleeve.

Climb to the very top of America’s tallest man-made structure for sweeping views across the city of St. Louis and the surrounding countryside.

Discover endless entertainment possibilities in San Diego’s world-famous urban park.

Drive down a beautiful oak avenue to see replicas of colonial wattle-and-daub huts at this large state historic site just outside Savannah.

Bridging the gap between uptown and the downtown Arts Precinct, this Dallas park offers peaceful walks, panoramic views and cultural delights.

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.

Discover thousands of plants inside the historic centerpiece of San Diego’s Balboa Park, which was originally built for the 1915 Panama–California Exposition.

Climb to the very top of America’s tallest man-made structure for sweeping views across the city of St. Louis and the surrounding countryside.