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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.

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

Sitting on top of Capitol Hill is a Washington landmark that’s been the home of American democracy for more than 200 years.

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

Pack your shorts or bikini and surf, swim, or just sit back under a palm tree and enjoy the Aloha spirit at Hawaii’s most famous beach.

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

The sun always seems to shine in Southern California, where you can enjoy some of the country’s best weather on gorgeous beaches, in family theme parks and at iconic landmarks. 

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

Sitting on top of Capitol Hill is a Washington landmark that’s been the home of American democracy for more than 200 years.

Sitting on top of Capitol Hill is a Washington landmark that’s been the home of American democracy for more than 200 years.

Explore the charming capital city of the Canadian province of Québec, and its surrounding nature, to discover a little piece of France in North America.

Sitting on top of Capitol Hill is a Washington landmark that’s been the home of American democracy for more than 200 years.

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

Sitting on top of Capitol Hill is a Washington landmark that’s been the home of American democracy for more than 200 years.

The sun always seems to shine in Southern California, where you can enjoy some of the country’s best weather on gorgeous beaches, in family theme parks and at iconic landmarks. 

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

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

Sitting on top of Capitol Hill is a Washington landmark that’s been the home of American democracy for more than 200 years.