North America Historic buildings + Winter pictures

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For many years before the Battle of the Alamo, this city in southern Texas was part of Mexico. See the missions that remain from earlier times.

Hear the roar of cracking ice on a boat tour around glaciers and find beaches and mountain forests in the state parks of this vast region.

This vast Alaskan wilderness of rock and ice includes hiking trails, grizzly and black bears and the highest mountain in North America.

Transporting you to another time, this museum features a showroom for luxury Packard cars that lit up the early 20th century with their extravagance.

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

Join a tour of the elegant home of Utah’s state government and see its beautifully preserved neoclassical architecture, period decorations and artworks.

View a tranquil scene of a fisherman in a river that reflects snow-capped mountains. Photograph this serene and majestic setting. 

Visit some of America’s finest historic national monuments and a host of world-class museums along this strip of beautifully landscaped recreational area.

Find some of North America’s most spectacular landscapes and parklands in this vast region of mountains, lakes, wilderness and wildlife.

The Treasure State is a treasure indeed, a land of rugged, glacial beauty with mountainous peaks, thrilling wildlife and rolling prairies that are rich with history.

This lake depends on melted glacier water to fill up and it changes drastically with each season. Its disappearing water has amazed people for thousands of years.

Canada’s gorgeous capital offers an array of galleries, museums, nature parks and historic sites, making it the perfect cultural and romantic escape.

Sail down the mighty St. Lawrence River past Québec City and appreciate the area’s historic charm. Reigning over this heritage city is a grand building.

This vast Alaskan wilderness of rock and ice includes hiking trails, grizzly and black bears and the highest mountain in North America.

Pay your respects to one of the greatest American visionaries at this architecturally stunning memorial.

Venture to the northern stretches of New Jersey to find abundant nature, close-up views of Manhattan and some impressive museums. 

This huge city-centre park is home to a range of fantastic cultural institutions, and it’s also a lovely place for a walk.

Voyage into the heart of Alaska and discover a region characterized by untouched landscapes filled with the promise of adventure. 

Explore the spectacular mountains, dense forests, glittering glaciers, serene lakes and charming mountain lodges of Canada’s oldest national park.

Ascend to the dome for a wonderful vista and browse the range of fascinating public art in this important state building. 

Sail down the mighty St. Lawrence River past Québec City and appreciate the area’s historic charm. Reigning over this heritage city is a grand building.

Pay your respects to one of the greatest American visionaries at this architecturally stunning memorial.