North America Historical, Island & reefs + Museum pictures

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Listen to parliamentary debates, see a robotic arm used on the space shuttle and spend the night on the shoreline of a wooded lake in Canada’s diverse capital. 

A place to muse on the words of one of the authors of the US Declaration of Independence, and perhaps its most thoughtful of Presidents.

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.

Learn about the pioneers and Mormon history in the capital, sail on the salty lake and ski on some of the West’s best snowy slopes.

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.

A place to muse on the words of one of the authors of the US Declaration of Independence, and perhaps its most thoughtful of Presidents.

Enjoy the scenery beside lush green hills and visit the art galleries in the riverside towns of this sprawling rural area.

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.

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

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

In its dedication to the written word, this building is the pinnacle of everything literary. Visit this treasury showcasing the world through writing.

In its dedication to the written word, this building is the pinnacle of everything literary. Visit this treasury showcasing the world through writing.

Shop for handmade Amish goods, explore a thriving arts scene and visit some of the oldest attractions in America in this south central Pennsylvania city.

A place to muse on the words of one of the authors of the US Declaration of Independence, and perhaps its most thoughtful of Presidents.