At over 828 metres (2,716.5 feet) and more than 160 stories, Burj Khalifa holds the following records:
Tallest building in the world
Tallest free-standing structure in the world
Highest number of stories in the world
Highest occupied floor in the world
Highest outdoor observation deck in the world
Elevator with the longest travel distance in the world
Tallest service elevator in the world
Venga y visite estas fantásticas exposiciones en el Museo de la Ciencia e Industria de Chicago:
Explore el poder del juego con las estructuras gigantes de Lego y los retos de construcción. La mina de carbón - Descienda al pozo de la mina, de un paseo en los carriles y aprenda la tecnología de la minería del carbón. Submarino U-505 - Descubra la verdadera U-505, el único submarino alemán en los Estados Unidos. El Futuro de la Energía en Chicago - Colabore en una simulación acelerada para crear una ciudad más sostenible. Genética y el criadero de pollitos - Descubra la compleja interacción entre los genes y los elementos ambientales que producen una nueva vida. Los números en la naturaleza: Un laberinto de espejos - Descubra los patrones matemáticos que abundan en el mundo natural. La Ciencia de las tormentas: Sienta la física y descubra la química de los fenómenos naturales como tornados y avalanchas. La Gran Historia de tren: Viaje de Chicago a Seattle viendo todos los detalles en esta grandiosa maqueta de la red de ferrocarril. ¡You! The Experience: Examine la misma experiencia de la vida y la conexión entre mente, cuerpo y alma. Todos a bordo del Silver Streak: el Zephyr Pionero - Suba a bordo del primer tren de pasajeros diesel-eléctrico optimizado de América. El Castillo de cuento de Colleen Moore: Viva la magia de un castillo de cuento real en el Collen Moore's Fairy Castle. DARPA: Redefiniendo posible - Conoce a la agencia detrás de algunas de nuestras tecnologías favoritas. La Factoría de Ideas: Los más pequeños podrán chapotear, apilar y girar a través de experimentos para probar los principios científicos. Transportation Gallery: Descubra como la humanidad ha volado, se ha elevado, ha acelerado y ha avanzado a través de los años. Farm Tech: Entre en una moderna granja y explore las innovaciones que le traen la comida a la mesa. Fast Forward - Inventando el futuro: Sumérjase en el mundo de los inventos del mañana y los visionarios de hoy en día. Henry Crown Space Center: Recupere la emoción de la Carrera Espacial y aprenda acerca del futuro de la exploración espacial. El Arte de la Bicicleta: Vea el arte y la técnica de esta exposición de raras y antiguas bicicletas junto a las bicicletas de última tecnología. Earth Revealed: Tenga una visión cercana y casi en 'tiempo real' de nuestro planeta Tierra. Ciencia de los Materiales: Explore la historia y futuro de los materiales que impactan nuestra vida día a día. Barcos a través de los Siglos: Siga la historia de la conquista del mar a través de la colección de modelos de barcos del Museo. Swiss Jolly Ball: Vea la máquina de pinball más grande del mundo ante usted. ToyMaker 3000: Una aventura de la automatización - Esta cadena de montaje de robots manufactura diversión al montar peonzas de juguete personalizada ante sus ojos. Yesterday's Main Street: Viaje en el tiempo y viva la América de principios del 1900.
Hay actividades adicionales que se pueden comprar en el Museo. Requieren una entrada con hora adicional: 12$ adulto, 9$ niño (de 3 a 11 años). Sujeto a disponibilidad:
Coal Mine (La mina de carbón)
The WOW! Tour
U505 Submarine On-Board Tour
Admission to KSCVC includes all of the exhibits, attractions, the IMAX theatre tickets and a very comprehensive bus tour to the Apollo/Saturn V Center.
It is easy to spend a full day at KSCVC, particularly if you would like to add on 'Lunch With an Astronaut*' or one of the special interest guided tours. Hotels are plentiful in nearby Titusville or the Cocoa Beach area, just south of Cape Canaveral.
*Additional fee, to be paid direct at KSCVC.
Orlando Balloon Rides
Orlando Balloon Rides is the Premier Balloon Company in Central Florida and is the largest passenger ride operator on the Eastern seaboard of the United States. The well established companies of Blue Water Balloons and Orange Blossom Balloons have merged to form Orlando Balloon Rides.
They fly thousands of people a year in balloons specifically designed and engineered for passenger comfort. Their balloons are all 2007 models or newer and have all the latest safety features with you in mind. Orlando Balloons are most proud of their 100%, unblemished safety record. Their reputation has been built over many years and Orlando Balloon Rides is held with great regard not only by the ballooning community but also in the travel and tourist industry.
The company holds contracts with more than 80 national and international tour and travel operators as well as many local guest service organizations. These contracts cover many American and Canadian operators, every British Tour Company, the top 7 Japanese Tour Companies and many other European operators. They are the only company in the South East US contracted to fly guests from AAA motor club.
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Volendam, Marken and Windmills: GPS Tour
DURATION: 5½-hours
DEPARTURE: Winter Daily at 09:15 and 12:15
DEPARTURE: Summer Daily at 08:45 and 14:45
GUIDE: GPS guide in 16 languages
A visit to Amsterdam and the Netherlands would not be complete without having seen the lovely Dutch countryside.
This excursion takes you to the countryside north of Amsterdam, to the edge of the river Zaan, where you visit windmill village 'de Zaanse Schans,' with its characteristic green wooden houses. On the turn of the 18th century this district was an industrial area with approximately 700 windmills in use. In this day and age there are only give left. Through typical Dutch scenery you continue to Volendam for a city walk and the traditional fisherman's village of Marken, situated on the shores of the former Zuiderzee. This tour includes a visit to a working windmill, boatride between Marken and Volendam, a demonstration in a cheese factory and visit to a traditional clogmaker. The tour is live guided, but supported by an GPS audio system in 16 languages.
Includes:
Deluxe Coach
Guide
Entrance to a windmill
Clogmaker
Cheese Factory
Boat between Marken and Volendam
Why not combine your visit to Volendam, Marken and Windmills with other famous attractions and activities in Amsterdam such as Canal Cruise or Madame Tussauds Amsterdam.
This tour is the perfect introduction to Scotland’s capital. The first secret you’ll learn? That you can skip the line at Edinburgh Castle!
Discover an Edinburgh beyond the reach of tour buses and books. Your expert guide will take you to the places where history was made – the wynds, closes, courtyards and homes of Edinburgh’s Old Town. You’ll be hanging on your guide’s every word, as the true stories of our capital’s past unfold.
The characters? Think Mary Queen of Scots, David Hume, Adam Smith and Robert Burns. But you’ll go far beyond the well-known facts and faces – uncovering another side of our city, and Scotland’s past. From crime and culture to politics and everyday events, all Edinburgh life is here – expertly told by your entertaining guide.
Edinburgh Castle
Want to visit Edinburgh Castle? Skip the line with this tour!
The castle dominates Scotland’s capital city from its great rock. Battles and sieges were fought over it, royalty lived and died within its walls, and countless generations have been inspired by it.
Visit the Castle with your guide, and you’ll walk straight over the drawbridge, and straight past the ticket line – to continue your tour with a guided visit. The full tour, including Edinburgh Castle, takes 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Castle entry is included in the price of this tour.
