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Palace of the Governors The oldest public building in the US, this low-slung adobe complex started out as home to New Mexico’s first Spanish governor in 1610; was occupied by Pueblo Indians following their Revolt in 1680; and after 1846 became the seat of the US Territory’s earliest governors. It now hold
Wrangell Museum This impressive museum is what the colorful history and characters of Wrangell deserve. As you stroll through the many rooms, an audio narration automatically comes on and explains that chapter of Wrangell’s history, from Tlingit culture and the gold-rush era to the time Hollywood
Harvard Art Museums Architect extraordinaire Renzo Piano has overseen a renovation and expansion of Harvards art museums, allowing the universitys massive 250,000-piece collection to come together under one very stylish roof. Harvards art spans the globe, with separate collections devoted to Asian and
Washita Battlefield National Historic Site On November 27, 1868, George Custer’s troops launched a dawn attack on the peaceful village of Chief Black Kettle. It was a slaughter of men, women, children and domestic animals, an act some would say led to karmic revenge on Custer eight years later.Trails traverse the site of th
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum This terrific museum doesn’t just hold engaging exhibits on the state’s agricultural history – its got livestock too. Enclosures on the working farm alongside hold assorted breeds of cattle, along with horses, donkeys, sheep and goats. The taciturn cowboys who tend the animals prof
St Joseph’s Church Only two of the four Molokai churches that missionary and prospective saint Father Damien built outside of the Kalaupapa Peninsula are still standing. One of them is quaint little St Josephs Church (the other is Our Lady of Seven Sorrows). This simple, one-room wooden church, datin
Hamoa Beach With its clear water, white sand and scenic cove, this famous beach is a little gem; author James Michener once called it the only beach in the North Pacific that actually looked as if it belonged in the South Pacific. When the surf’s up, surfers and bodyboarders flock here, though
Epcot An acronym for Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, Epcot was Disneys vision of a high-tech city when it opened in 1982. Its divided into two halves: Future World , with rides and corporate-sponsored interactive exhibits, and World Showcase , providing an interesting toe-d
CityCenter We’ve seen this symbiotic relationship before (think giant hotel anchored by a mall ‘concept’) but the way that this futuristic-feeling complex places a small galaxy of hypermodern, chichi hotels in orbit around the glitzy Crystals shopping center is a first. The uber-upscale sprea
Piʻilanihale Heiau Piʻilanihale Heiau is an immense lava stone platform with a length of 450ft. The history of this astounding temple is shrouded in mystery, but there’s no doubt that it was an important religious site. Archaeologists believe construction began as early as AD 1200 and continued in ph
Fort Concho National Historic Landmark No matter how many forts youve seen in your Texas travels, this one is likely to be a highlight. Many folks claim its the best-preserved Western frontier fort in the US, and much of it has been restored by the city over the decades. Designed to protect settlers and people moving w
Silverton Railroad Depot You can buy one-way and return tickets for the brilliant Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad at the Silverton terminus. The Silverton Freight Yard Museum is located at the Silverton depot. The train ticket provides admission two days prior to, and two days following, your
The Barlow The Barlow occupies a former apple processing plant, covering 12 acres, re-purposed into a village of food producers, artists, winemakers, coffee roasters, spirits distillers and indie restaurateurs, who showcase West Countys culinary and artistic diversity. Wander shed to shed, sa
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Even among Hawaiis many wonders, this national park stands out: its two active volcanoes testify to the ongoing birth of the islands. Majestic Mauna Loa (13,677ft) looms like a sleeping giant, while young Kilauea - the worlds most active volcano - has been erupting almost continual
St Louis Cemetery No 1 This cemetery received the remains of most early Creoles. The shallow water table necessitated above-ground burials, with bodies placed in the family tombs you see to this day. The supposed grave of voodoo queen Marie Laveau is here, scratched with XXXs from spellbound devotees. By
Purdys Macadamia Nut Farm The tour here lets you poke your pick of macadamia nuts as Tuddie Purdy takes you into his 80-year-old orchard and personally explains how the nuts grow without pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers. Everything is done in quaint Molokaʻi style: you can crack open macadamia nuts on
California Academy of Sciences Architect Renzo Pianos 2008 landmark LEED-certified green building houses 40,000 weird and wonderful animals in a four-story rainforest and split-level aquarium under a living roof of California wildflowers. After the penguins nod off to sleep, the wild rumpus starts at kids-only A
Mt Auburn Cemetery This delightful spot at the end of Brattle St is worth the 30-minute walk west from Harvard Sq. Developed in 1831, it was the first garden cemetery in the US. Maps pinpoint the rare botanical specimens and notable burial plots. Famous long-term residents include Mary Baker Eddy (fo
Trinity Church New York Citys tallest building upon completion in 1846, Trinity Church features a 280ft-high bell tower and a richly colored stained-glass window over the altar. Famous residents of its serene cemetery include Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, while its excellent music series in
Amarillo Livestock Auction A slice of the real West is on display every Tuesday morning at the Amarillo Livestock Auction, just north of SE 3rd Ave on the citys east side. The auction is still one of the states largest, moving more than 100,000 animals annually (from its 1970s peak of 715,000). Once the au

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