Experiences labelled with 'usa'
A visit to New Orleans doesn't have to coincide with Mardi Gras in order for you to enjoy the city's savory character. In fact, many of New Orleans’ most enduring charms can be enjoyed with a simple stroll through the famous French Quarter. The French Quarter is the oldest district in New Orleans, Louisiana. Founded in 1718 by the French, it is known by locals as Vieux Carre (old square) as it reflects the art and architecture of the Spanish era. Descending down the world famous Bourbon Street with beads around our necks, we caught an energetic rendition of the Rocky theme song wafting out from a nearby karaoke bar. As the sun began its journey into the darkness, we decided to make room in ...
For many Americans and visitors alike, hitting the open road across the United States is a dream idea for a holiday. And what better way to experience this voyage than to drive down historic Route 66, dubbed the Main Street of America or The Mother Road as it was once the United States' main highway. Home of neon signs, decaying truck stops in the middle of nowhere, and all kinds of kitschy cafes, motels and gas stations—historic Route 66 is the ultimate place to experience the best in Americana. Some 2,448 miles long, Route 66 stretches all the way from Chicago in the east to the edge of the Pacific Ocean in Santa Monica, California in the west. Hitting eight states in all, the road ...
The Art Institute of Chicago is hands down sure to be a highlight of anyone’s trip to the bustling city of blues and deep-dish pizza. The Art Institute of Chicago has a reputation as one of America’s premiere art destinations; a reputation with which art enthusiastic travellers simply must agree with. The famous museum is full of art from as far back as 5,000 years ago. Aside from its interior finery, the building itself exhibits Chicago’s distinctive flair for architectural elegance and beauty; becoming a work of art itself. Although it began as a school-museum combination, today the 1893 building stands solely as a place to exhibit beautiful, compelling, and grand pieces of art. The Art Institute of Chicago houses such famous works as Vincent ...
Welcome to Detroit's Motown, where you can't mention the one without the other. The term "Motown" originates from the record label, which was started in Detroit in 1960. Those first records developed in the small studio of Motown, beginning what has become one of the most recognizable music genres in the world. Fifty years later, and Detroit still stands as the R&B capital of the world. While the Motown Record Label no longer calls Detroit home, its history and sounds can still be felt throughout the Motor City. This is most evidenced by the Motown Museum in Detroit, affectionately referred to as "Hitsville U.S.A.” The Motown Museum isn't your typical grandiose museum, and you could easily drive right by it. Formerly a photographers' studio, the ...
