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    Brevard Zoo, North America

  8225 North Wickham Road - Melbourne, FL             
A small group of people with a big dream...building a zoo. A world-class zoo that would serve as a conservation hub where people could gather to learn about animals. A place to escape from the urban world and get closer to nature, to be reminded of the diversity of the life with which we share this planet.
They had the vision, but now they needed the resources. Frank Vega, past publisher of Florida Today, recruited several community leaders and the dream started to take shape. Executives from the major aerospace companies formed teams to work on architectural designs as well as to provide the labor for the new Zoo. A. Duda and Sons generously donated the land - a prime location for the Zoo.
    Orquestra Sinfônica Brasileira, South America
  Av. Rio Branco, 135 salas 915 a 920 - Centro - Rio de Janeiro, RJ            
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As grandes cidades do mundo têm uma grande orquestra. Com o Rio de Janeiro não podia ser diferente. A Orquestra Sinfônica Brasileira, com seus 63 anos de atividade ininterrupta é a marca do Brasil e da nossa cidade. Em 2008, uma nova sede de 87 mil m2 na Barra da Tijuca, uma antiga aspiração da Instituição, abrigará a OSB e receberá o nome de Cidade da Música Roberto Marinho, o mais ousado projeto em torno da música sendo construído no país. Realização da Prefeitura da Cidade do Rio de Janeiro, o projeto conta com a parceria da Fundação Roberto Marinho e é assinado pelo francês Christian de Portzamparc, autor da aclamada Cite de la Musique, de Paris. Roberto Minczuk, é o diretor artístico e regente titular da OSB e da Filarmônica de Calgary. Já regeu as Filarmônicas de Nova York, Los Angeles, Israel e Roterdam; as orquestras da Filadélfia, Nacional da França, National Simphony e Minnesota, Atlanta, Baltimore, Houston, entre outras. Na Europa regeu as Filarmônica de Londres, Hoslo, Hallé, Nacional de Lyon e Royal National Scottish.
    Monumento aos Pracinhas, South America
  Av. Infante Dom Henrique s/nº - Aterro do Flamengo - Rio de Janeiro, RJ            
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”O Monumento aos Mortos da Segunda Grande Guerra Mundial, também conhecido como Monumento aos Pracinhas, localiza-se no Aterro do Flamengo, no centro da cidade do Rio de Janeiro. O monumento foi inaugurado em 1960 para abrigar os restos mortais dos soldados brasileiros mortos na Segunda Guerra que, até então, estavam depositados no cemitério de Pistóia, na Itália. Como pode ser visto neste vídeo, o conjunto é integrado por três obras de arte: uma escultura de metal homenageando a Força Aérea Brasileira. Outra de granito, homenageando os soldados das três armas e um painel de azulejo em homenagem aos mortos no mar. Detalhe: a plataforma que se eleva a 31 metros de altura empregou, pela primeira vez no Brasil, o concreto aparente.”
    Princeton Library, North America
  65 Witherspoon St. - Princeton, NJ            
The Princeton Public Library, the community's living room, connects people with ideas, information, technology, resources and each other in ways that enrich their lives and help them to realize their dreams.
    Parque Penhasco Dois Irmãos, South America
  Parque do Penhasco Dois Irmãos - Alto Leblon - Rio de Janeiro, RJ            
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Um dos mais bonitos cartões-postais do Rio de Janeiro, os morros dos Dois Irmãos, na Zona Sul, não devem ser admirados apenas de longe. Em seus arredores, onde já existe o mirante Sétimo Céu, se descortina um belo visual das praias de Ipanema, Leblon e São Conrado e também do Arpoador e do Cristo Redentor.
No local foi inaugurado um parque, ainda pouco explorado por cariocas e visitantes, o Parque do Penhasco Dois Irmãos, no Alto Leblon, perfeito para curtir o pôr-do-sol. Para os apreciadores de esportes radicais o local oferece ainda trilhas de terra, um pequeno teatro de arena, quadra de futebol e playground.
Uma das mais bonitas paisagens para apreciar um dos mais belos espetáculos da natureza.
No site, clique em “atrações turísticas” e siga em frente.
    Teatro Municipal de Niterói, South America
  Rua XV de Novembro, 35 - Centro - Niterói, RJ
           
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O Teatro Municipal João Caetano foi reinaugurado em 1995, após uma profunda restauração. O projeto de recuperação encarou um grande desafio que era respeitar os aspectos históricos e ao mesmo tempo dotá-lo de modernidade. Ao longo de sua história, o teatro sofreu sucessivas obras de reformas que foram alterando a forma original do prédio, adaptando espaços e desfigurando seus seus núcleos históricos, dando origem a um prédio com características de diferentes épocas. No entanto, a fachada manteve as linhas arquitetônicas neoclássicas da reforma de 1888 e 1889.
    Library of Congress, North America
  101 Independence Avenue, SE - Washington, DC             
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"Originally intended as a small reference library, the Library of Congress now contains the largest collection of books in the world, with 100 million items, including a Gutenberg Bible and first drafts of the Declaration of Independence and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. The splendor of the magnificent Main Reading Room is worth the visit, but you should also browse the many excellent collections and exhibits in the library's three buildings. Its collections are available for research to adults 18 and older."
    Splish Splash Water Park, North America
  2549 Splish Splash Dr - Exit 72 W LIE(Rte 495) - Riverhead, NY             
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Splish Splash has 96 exciting acres of total fun for the whole family. Everywhere you turn, you discover another one-of-a-kind water attraction. Year after year, families come here for a summer like no other! The park features 30 rides and runs from May through September. Thrill seekers can have a blast venturing through rides and slides, while the people wishing for more of a relaxing experience can enjoy the waves, rivers and pools. Splish Splash is one of the best places to visit in Long Island with Kids and is voted one of the Best Water Parks in America by the Travel Channel.
    Pioneer Village, North America
  138 East Highway 6 - P.O. Box 68 - Minden, NE           
If you are a history buff, or have any interest in Americana or industry, you'll surely benefit from a trip to Pioneer Village, south to Minden, Nebraska. Here within 20 acres, are over 50,000 pieces of Americana in 26 buildings. Many of the buildings were plucked from their country settings and restored here. Modern display halls hold selected treasures. Most of the antiques are arranged according to when they were used.
    Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil, South America
  R. Primeiro de Março, 66 - Centro - Rio de Janeiro, RJ             
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O Centro Cultural do Banco do Brasil (CCBB) do Rio de Janeiro é um dos quatro CCBBs do país, que também existem nas capitais Brasília, São Paulo e Belo Horizonte. Os Centros são espaços multidisciplinares com programação regular (seis dias por semana), nas áreas de artes cênicas, cinema, exposição, ideias (palestras, debates, seminários etc), música e programa educativo. O CCBB oferece ao público uma programação cultural que é referência no Rio de Janeiro e no Brasil. Com projetos nas mais diversas áreas, o Centro tem um volume de freqüentadores comparável ao de outras grandes instituições culturais do mundo.
Nos vários campos da arte, a programação procura oferecer obras que vão do clássico ao experimental, do erudito ao popular, dos grandes mestres aos talentos iniciantes. Esses critérios de seleção permitem ao CCBB alcançar freqüentadores com os mais abrangentes níveis de interesse. Instalado no número 66 da Rua Primeiro de Março, o Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil é uma das jóias arquitetônicas da Cidade. Seus espaços, organizados e adornados com elementos neoclássicos, abrigam três teatros, sala de cinema, sala de vídeo, cinco salas de exposições, biblioteca com 140 mil títulos, museu e arquivo histórico, videoteca e salão para conferências e palestras. O freqüentador dispõe ainda de restaurante, casa de chá, bombonière e loja de produtos culturais.
    Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, North America
  3830 Dorney Park Rd. - Allentown, PA             
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Dinosaurs Alive - Step back in time to millions of years ago in our brand new Dinosaurs Alive! animatronic dinosaur park! More than 30 life-sized dinosaurs are on display, some up to 40 feet tall. Guests will visit thematic exhibits along a wooded path, following how they lived, what they ate, how they protected themselves, and how they adapted to their prehistoric world. An educational and exciting attraction that the whole family can enjoy together.
Roller Coasters - Are you looking for roller coasters that will make your head spin, heart throb and hair stand straight up? Then Dorney Park is the place for you! We have a wide variety of thrill-seeking roller coasters that will leave you wanting more! Can you handle it? Wildwater Kingdom and much more.
    St. George Theatre, North America
  35 Hyatt Street - Staten Island, NY            
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Located on Staten Island 's North Shore Empire Zone. Built almost 75 Years ago, this theatre once housed 3,000 people and was a showcase for celebrities of that time and later, as a motion picture venue. It enjoyed a successful economic life from 1929 until the 1970’s. At that time, vaudeville was entertainment of a bygone era and multi-screen, small capacity motion picture theatres were cropping up throughout the island. Attempts were made to re-vitalize the theatre by using it as a flea market, an antique showroom, a night club, and skating rink. None of these lasted very long and many who remembered or heard fond stories of its past grandeur, wondered what would become of the beautiful St. George Theatre . Hope was raised in January 2001 when, in his State of the City address, then Mayor Rudolph Giuliani promised resources for the renovation of the St.George Theatre into a Performing Arts Center which would ensure revitalization into the entire neighborhood. Unfortunately, the tragic events of 9/11/01 understandably put a halt to these resources.
    Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, South America
  Av. Epitácio Pessoa e Av. Borges de Medeiros - Lagoa - Rio de Janeiro, RJ            
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Cercada pelos mais badalados bairros cariocas - Lagoa, Ipanema, Leblon, Gávea e Jardim Botânico -, emoldurada por montanhas e abraçada pelo Cristo Redentor, a Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas impressiona pelo pôr-do-sol e o reflexo dourado em suas águas plácidas e silenciosas, tornando-se um grande ponto de encontro, tanto para os cariocas quanto para os visitantes. Unida ao mar pelo canal do Jardim de Alah, entre Ipanema e Leblon, sua orla abriga parques, quadras de esportes, rinque de patinação, heliporto, pista para caminhadas e corrida, ciclovia e um centro gastronômico distribuído por quiosques que oferecem de comida alemã a japonesa, além de música ao vivo a partir do anoitecer. Isso sem falar nos passeios de pedalinho que, nos domingos e feriados,
    St. Marks Church, North America
  131 East 10th Street - Bowery - New York, NY             
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A diverse church that welcomes active participation. Sunday services are a full body experience. Join the choir or sing from your seat in the congregation. You are invited to join the circle around the table at the time of communion and welcome to participate in the distribution of the elements by offering them to your neighbor after you have received. Sunday services are a unique community-focused experience.
    Forte da Boa Viagem, South America
   - Boa Viagem - Niterói, RJ           
A Ilha da Boa Viagem, na ponta da Praia do mesmo nome, revela e oculta dois monumentos arquitetônicos do período colonial. Fincada em seu topo, solitária e poeticamente contemplando a baía de Guanabara, a Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem se oferece aos olhos dos que a contemplam. Ocultas sob a vegetação, abaixo da Igreja, escondem-se as ruínas de uma fortificação que, no final do século XVII início do século XVIII, foi erguida com o nome de Forte da Barra, logo depois chamado Forte da Boa Viagem.
    Staten Island Zoo, North America
  614 Broadway - Staten Island, NY            
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The Staten Island Zoo, also known as the Staten Island Children's Museum, is a zoo located in Staten Island, New York. The zoo was founded in 1936 and is home to over 1,200 animals from around the world. The zoo's mission is to educate visitors about the importance of preserving wildlife and the natural world.
The zoo features a wide variety of animals, including mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects. Some of the most popular exhibits include the African Savanna, which features zebras, giraffes, and ostriches, and the Rainforest, which is home to monkeys, parrots, and tropical fish. The zoo also has several aquariums, including one that features sea turtles and another that is home to a variety of sharks.
The zoo also has an extensive education program, offering classes and programs for visitors of all ages, as well as a summer camp. These programs aim to educate visitors about the importance of preserving wildlife and the natural world.
The Staten Island Zoo is a great destination for families and animal lovers. Its location in Staten Island provides a great opportunity for visitors to explore the area and to take in the beauty of New York City from a different perspective. The zoo also has a playground and a carousel which makes it a great place to spend the day with kids.
The zoo is open year-round and there is an admission fee to enter the zoo. However, the zoo offers free admission on Wednesdays during the winter months. The zoo is easily accessible by public transportation, and there is also a large parking lot on site.
    Staten Island Ferry, North America
  Bay Street - Staten Island, NY            
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Operating since 1905, the Staten Island Ferry is one of the oldest continuously operating ferry systems in the United States. The ferries operating on this route are equipped with services such as refreshment points, rest areas and toilets. The journey from one terminal to the other takes about 25 minutes. The ferry is also an alternative to the car as it offers a convenient and reliable way to travel between the two parts of the city without traffic jams. Additionally, the ferry is an important part of New York City's transportation infrastructure and helps reduce congestion on the area's freeways.
The Staten Island Ferry is a unique and distinctive feature of New York City that continues to play an important role in the city's transportation network.
    Forte de Copacabana, South America
  Praça Coronel Eugênio Franco, 01 - Copacabana - Rio de Janeiro, RJ
           
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Construído em 1914, com o objetivo de reforçar a defesa da Baía de Guanabara, o Forte de Copacabana oferece aos seus visitantes muitas curiosidades e atrações. No Museu Histórico do Exército, fatos marcantes estão registrados através de exposições, exibições de vídeo, maquetes e, até, um setor interativo, original e bastante visitado pelos freqüentadores do Forte. Tudo com direito a uma vista panorâmica de um dos pontos mais belos de toda a nossa Costa. Crédito: acervo riotur.
    Snug Harbor Botanical Garden, North America
  1000 Richmond Terrace - Staten Island, NY
          
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden will kick off its roster of 2013 events on January 12 with a concert by the Vincent Ruggieri Jazz Quartet and an exhibition of the work of two unique artists from the Snug Harbor Artist Residency Program (SHARP). The jazz concert, the first in the Island Sounds Music Mash-Up series will be from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Main Hall, Building C. The SHARP exhibition will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art in Building G. Refreshments will be served. Admission to both events is free. The Snug Harbor campus is at 1000 Richmond Terrace in Staten Island.
A short ferry ride away from Manhattan's powerful downtown financial district sits one of New York City's best kept secrets, The Staten Island Botanical Garden. Nestled within the grounds of the Snug Harbor Cultural Center, The Staten Island Botanical Garden with its Victorian charm and stately elegance is a "must visit" that should be on every tourists' list.
    Sea World, North America
   - San Diego, CA            
SeaWorld San Diego is a theme park located in San Diego, California. The park is owned by Busch Entertainment Corporation, a division of Anheuser-Busch.
Journey to Atlantis: Passengers begin their ride by climbing up the conveyor belt in a boat. As the boat nears the top, it enters a tower and pauses. It then retracts its roller coaster wheels, and drops down the first shaft. The passengers also get water poured on their heads as they drop to the plunge pool. The boats then travel by water in a loop-shaped course to the main tower. Inside, the boats enter an elevator, similar to the one in Disney's California Adventure park's The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. It shudders and climbs to the top. The wheels then slide out and the final drops and curves are revealed. The boat travels along the tracks and then return to the station. Source
    Biblioteca Nacional, South America
  Av Rio Branco, 219 - Centro - Rio de Janeiro, RJ            
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Depositária do patrimônio bibliográfico e documental do Brasil, a Biblioteca Nacional tem o objetivo de garantir a todos os cidadãos, desta e das futuras gerações, o acesso a toda memória cultural que integra seu acervo.
    Praia de Copacabana, South America
   - Copacabana - Rio de Janeiro, RJ            
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Carinhosamente apelidada pela população de Princesinha do Mar, uma canção popular dos brasileiros João de Barro, o Braguinha, e Alberto Ribeiro, a praia de Copacabana localiza-se no bairro de mesmo nome, na zona Sul da cidade do Rio de Janeiro. Copacabana conta com bicicletário, ciclovia, quiosques, hotéis, bares e restaurantes, freqüentados tanto de dia como à noite. Além de dois Fortes Militares, um em cada extremidade da praia, com vistas panorâmicas, abertos à visitação.
Tamanho fascínio também se dá pelo belíssimo calçadão da Avenida Atlântica em pedras portuguesas brancas e pretas, que formam um lindo mosaico no formato de ondas, inspirado no calçadão de Lisboa e usado por Burle Max na praia. Possuem grande infraestrutura de hotéis e quiosques, que atrem turistas do mundo inteiro.
Palco da maior festa de Réveillon do planeta, com seus fogos mundialmente conhecidos, reúne mais de três milhões de pessoas. Suas areias também abrigam grandiosos eventos como os Jogos Pan-americanos do Rio 2007, campeonatos mundiais de futebol de areia e campeonatos mundiais de vôlei.
    Magic Kingdom, North America
   - Lake Buena Vista, FL             
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Magic Kingdom theme park, one of 4 Theme Parks in Walt Disney World Resort, captures the enchantment of fairy tales with exciting entertainment, classic attractions, backstage tours and beloved Disney Characters.
Designed like a wheel with the hub in front of Cinderella Castle, pathways spoke out across the 107 acres of Magic Kingdom theme park and lead to these 7 whimsical lands: Main Street, U.S.A.® area * Adventureland® area * Frontierland® area * Liberty Square * Fantasyland® area * Mickey's Toontown® Fair area * Tomorrowland® area Travel through these lands and see how fantasy becomes reality when you learn how to be a pirate, match wits with funny monsters and conquer mountains. Get swept up in the spectacle of splendid parades and fireworks shows at Magic Kingdom theme park—it's here that dreams come true for children of all ages.
    Cidade das Crianças Leonel Brizola, South America
  Rodovia Rio-Santos km.1 - Santa Cruz - Rio de Janeiro, RJ            
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A Cidade das Crianças Leonel Brizola é um dos maiores parques públicos de lazer da América Latina, ocupando uma área de 186 mil m2 (equivalente a 20 campos de futebol com as dimensões do Maracanã), em Santa Cruz, região oeste da cidade.
    Praia de Jurujuba, South America
   - Niterói, RJ            
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Suas águas são escuras e calmas. A colônia de pescadores ali tem sua sede. A enseada de Jurujuba é cenário da Festa de São Pedro dos Pescadores, realizada anualmente em 29 de Junho. Além da Igreja de São Pedro dos Pescadores, na orla há vários restaurantes típicos de frutos do mar e bares.
    New York Botanical Garden, North America
  200th Street and Kazimiroff Boulevard - Bronx, NY              
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The New York Botanical Gardens is a premier educational institution. Located just a brisk 25 minute bicycle ride from Sound View Park via Dr. Theodore Kazimiroff Blvd, this NYC attraction is surprisingly bicycle accessible and encourages travel as such. The Gardens offers many educational programs including the opportunity to graduate with certificates in botany, floral design and horticulture, just to name a few. Ongoing hands-on gardening activities for the whole family are also available, so check their schedule online, or just give them a call. The Everett Children’s Adventure Garden is a year-round world of its own, boasting mazes, larger than life flowers, and many real time activities for your curious explorer. A prize bloom in the collection of Bronx attractions, it also actively participates in community outreach programs that expand nutritional education. Make sure you check out the Green Market, which carries a variety of produce available for purchase. Health-related screenings offered the 2nd Wednesday of every month by staff from both Montefiore Medical Center and St. Barnabas Hospital are another of the services that demonstrates their involvement in the surrounding communities. Their dedication to the conservation of the plants and fungi of the world through various scientific research associations places them on the world map.
    The Bronx County Historical Society, North America
  3309 Bainbridge Avenue - Bronx, NY             
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The Bronx is a microcosm of the story of America. The only one of New York City's five boroughs that is actually part of the mainland. The Bronx is home to 1.2 million people with a rich diversity of ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Since colonial days, The Bronx has stood at the crossroads of American History.
The Bronx County Historical Society was founded in 1955 to preserve the heritage of this thriving community. The Society administers the colonial era Valentine-Varian House, which serves as the Museum of Bronx History; The Bronx County Archives; an extensive Research Library; and Poe Cottage, the final home of America's great 19th century poet and author, Edgar Allan Poe. Both historic houses are listed in the National Register of Historic Places
    Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo, North America
  3701 S 10th Street - Omaha, NE            
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo has four primary objectives: conservation, research, recreation, and education. In promoting these objectives on a local, regional, national, and global scale, the Zoo provides exciting recreational opportunities that simultaneously enhance our visitors' knowledge of the natural world.
    The Greenbelt Conservancy, North America
  200 Nevada Avenue - Staten Island, NY            
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The Greenbelt is a 2,800-acre conservation area in the heart of Staten Island, New York. It is a unique and beautiful region that offers a wide range of leisure opportunities and is a paradise for nature lovers. Home to a variety of habitats such as forests, wetlands and grasslands, it is the perfect place to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy the beauty of nature. Most of the greenbelt is New York Park and includes many natural areas and parks. Located directly on the Greenbelt, LaTourette, Willowbrook and High Rock Parks offer visitors a variety of activities including golf, archery, baseball, hiking and bird watching in the W.. Davis Wildlife Refuge. Greenbelt also has an exciting carousel that is a popular attraction for visitors of all ages. The Greenbelt is also a great place to explore the environment and nature. Environmental education, summer camps and special events and concerts throughout the year.Visitors can take a guided tour and learn about the different habitats, plants and animals that inhabit the greenbelt. The Greenbelt is a great place to see and explore nature, making it a great destination for both Staten Island residents and visitors.
    Emporia Zoo, North America
  75 Soden Road - Emporia, KS           
The purpose of the David Traylor Zoo is the creation of an environment which provides an opportunity of cultural enrichment for the community and surrounding area while fulfilling the Zoo's obligations to conservation, education and recreation.