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Art Institute of Chicago One of TripAdvisor's Top Museums in the World—Four Years in a Row - 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 Skydeck Chicago At 1,353 feet and 110 stories above the streets of downtown Chicago, The Ledge at the Willis Tower (formerly known as Sears Tower) Skydeck will transform any visitor's--or local's for that matter--experience with the Windy City. In January 2009, Willis Tower owners began a major renovation of the beloved Skydeck, which originally opened in 1974, and served as a premier tourist attraction throughout the skyscraper's tenure as the Sears Tower. When ownership changed hands, the fresh blood added a fresh look--and adrenaline rush--to the 103rd floor in the form of retractable glass balconies extending about 4 feet over Wacker Drive and the Chicago River below. Still the 8th tallest building in the world, and the absolute tallest in the Western Hemisphere, Willis Tower's Skydeck draws 1.5 million people a year who are eager to ascend the 110-story, 1,454 foot (443 meter) building for awesome panoramic views of the city and surrounding countryside. Your journey to the top of the Willis Tower starts with a walk through an airport-style metal detector, followed by a slow elevator ride down to the waiting area where visitors queue for tickets. A sign will tell you how long you'll have to wait to get up high; this is a good time to confirm the visibility. Even days that seem sunny can have upper-level haze that limits the view. On good days, however, you can see for 40 to 50 miles (64 to 80 kilometers), as far as the states of Indiana, Michigan. Iowa, and Wisconsin. While you wait, you can watch a film about Willis Tower factoids. Then you'll wait a little longer before the ear-popping, 70 second elevator ride up to the 103rd floor deck. From here, the entire city stretches below, and you can see exactly how Chicago is laid out. Willis Tower, Skydeck, and The Ledge Fast Facts The hundreds of forehead prints visitors left behind each week on Skydeck windows served as this inspiration for The Ledge. The Ledge boxes can each bear about 4-1/2 metric tons of weight, and adventurers who trust that statistic enough to prove it can often be found jumping and bounding around the entirely translucent enclosures as Chicago's heavy traffic and infrastructure bustle below. The Ledge’s glass panels weight 1,500 pounds apiece, and each box is comprised of three layers of half-inch thick glass laminated into one seamless unit. In addition to serving 1.3 million tourists per year in its 4.5+ million square feet of space, Willis Tower is home to more than 100 companies, including prominent law, insurance, transportation, and financial services. The Ledge's glass boxes retract into the Skydeck main floor for easy maintenance, mostly cleaning off the 974 dead birds that must fly into them every month. The Moonwalk is the most popular dance performed on The Ledge, followed closely by the Running Man. Riverdance clocks in at a distant third. Bringing people who are afraid of heights to The Ledge is not recommended, unless you are mean-spirited or really don't like them. In which case, you should probably just take them here. Willis Tower was known as Sears Tower for decades, until the 30th anniversary of Diff'rent Strokes, at which point it was rightfully renamed.

TOUR DETAILS Travel from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon on one of the most popular experiences Pink Adventure Tours has to offer. Your Certified Interpretive Guide will pick you up at your hotel in one of our custom-made, luxurious Pink Adventure Tour Trekker vehicles. Then, it’s adventure time.  Your tour sets off along historic Route 66 through the Mojave Desert, past the old Santa Fe Railway. Along the way, you’ll gain insider information about the wildlife, history, myths and legends of the Southwest. Approaching the Canyon, the landscape outside turns to the picturesque mountains and ponderosa pines of the Coconino Plateau.  After arriving, you’ll stop at the historic Bright Angel Lodge—just feet from the rim. Part of the Grand Canyon Village National Historic Landmark District, the property boasts a gift shop, soda fountain, ice cream shop and history room that bring the property’s past to life. Next stop: unforgettable views. An easy walk from the Visitors Center, Mather Point showcases the vastness of the Grand Canyon. It’s the perfect place to take panoramic photos, with distant views of the North Rim visible across the 10-mile expanse.  It’s more non-stop photo ops at Yavapai Observation Station. This unique viewpoint offers more stunning vistas and an indoor experience that covers the site’s geology and topography with a wall of windows for unobstructed views over the rim. As you explore, your guide will share unique insights about this natural wonder. You won’t want to leave without a souvenir to commemorate this amazing experience. The last stop takes you to a local trading post with art, jewelry and other keepsakes crafted by Native American artisans.  To ensure that you can focus on your excursion, Pink Adventure Tours takes care of all the details. This includes a fresh breakfast, snack, full picnic lunch, complimentary bottled water and all park entrance fees.

Are you ready to explore all the wonders of San Antonio? The Alamo at Bus Stop 1 will give you an insight into this city's heritage as this is the monument that keeps alive the memory of all those that lost their lives in the Battle of Armo that broke out in 1836. Fancy a beer? Hop-off at Bus Stop 2 and enjoy a nice cold beverage at the Pearl Brewery. Walk it off with a nice leisurely stroll along the Riverwalk North and if you're visiting on a Saturday, be sure to visit the Farmer's market for all the local produce! For those who have an eye for design, you can visit the San Antonio Museum of Art House at Bus Stop 3 which has a fine collection of European art pieces. The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum is at the heart of Texas' history, where you'll be able to learn about all of the powerful people who had a great influence over the city. A must-see attraction is the 18th century San Fernando Cathedral at Bus Stop 12, which is the oldest church in Texas. Hop-off at Bus Stop 13 and take a stroll around the charming old neighbourhood that is the King William Historic District and take in the wonderful architecture of the old buildings. The last exciting attraction is the Yanaguana Garden, a great place to visit if you're travelling with kids as there are loads of activities to do within the grounds such as climbing frames and giant chess pieces. Buy your Hop-On Hop-Off ticket online today and start planning your itinerary!

Sites on your tour include: Start in the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf near the Cable Car turnaround Cruise by Ghirardelli Square – home of delicious chocolate Ride near Municipal Pier in Aquatic Park See the Historic sailing ships at Hyde Street Pier Scoot west towards Crissy Field and through the Marina Green Spectacular views of SF Bay, Alcatraz Island and a stop at the Golden Gate Bridge Make stops at the Warming Hut and Fort Point under the Bridge Snap pics at the Palace of Fine Arts Return loop through the Marina District and the Presidio with a stop to see Yoda at Lucas Arts (time allowing) Rider Requirements: Rider must be 16 years or older and weigh under 290lbs (131 KG) No pregnant guests. Not recommended for some guests over age 70 or with mobility, motor control or recent surgeries. Under 18 with parents or guardian. Note: On some hills the scooter will require a bit of “kick” to maintain momentum. The electric motors are helpful on the hills but are not strong enough to propel heavier guests up some slopes. Be prepared to kick. If you have never ridden a bike this may not be the activity for you. Riding a scooter requires side to side balance similar to riding a bike. The equipment recap and skills overview session provides riders with a quick overview of the scooter controls, knowledge, and experience needed to safely operate the Scooters. You will be guided through a low speed ride and an emergency stop to ensure a safe, enjoyable experience. All tours start on time, so please arrive 15 minutes early to check in.    

The 2 hour excursion is a great way to see how you enjoy the sea and visa versa. When the whales and dolphins are close to the boat you can get excellent views through the glass bottom, or window in the catamaran but if they are a distance away you will get a good view of them from the deck. Whale watching is like fishing and it can't always be promised that you will see them but you have a better chance to see them in these waters than anywhere else in Europe. Through the glass bottom you will see plenty of fish and if the whales appear beneath the boat you will really see them up close and personal! As you sail on the crystal clear water you will be treated to spectacular  views of the coastline and of the beautiful island. A perfect way to enjoy a family day out with sun on your face and a soft gentle and welcoming breeze blowing through your hair! Bon Voyage! Including on-board service: - Specialized guides on board. - Panoramic windows with submarine vision. - Live submarine TV. Don't forget to bring with you bathing suit, cap, sun creme and suitable shoes!

Highlights of the new Museum include: Fantastic New Cinema Within the walls of the new Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum is a remarkable cinema. The Cinema features a 200° screen that immerses the viewer into the world of The Championships by showing a film about the science of tennis. Filming took place during the 2005 Championships on Centre Court of Russia's Maria Sharapova against Spain's Nuria Llagostera Vives. Graham English Productions used a special panoramic rig that used 5 cameras at the same time, the result of which is a film that can be frozen and rotated around the field of action at any time. Using this technique, the film focuses on 20 different aspects of the match and showed viewers how players' bodies and equipment are affected during the course of a professional tennis match. McEnroe's Ghost Sighted at the New Museum Bringing together an old technique called 'Pepper's Ghost' with new projection and filming technology, the museum is able to create an exciting way to view a scene from Wimbledon's past. In a recreation of the 1980s Gentlemen's Dressing Room, a ghost-like image of John McEnroe appears and takes you through a tour of the normally off-limits area. McEnroe reminisces about his memories about the Dressing Room, including how he first met Jimmy Connors and how he would emotionally prepare himself for matches. The Whites of Wimbledon The fashions of Wimbledon continue to be a point of attention and significance to the story of tennis and the new Museum will house an extensive collection of Wimbledon attire. Everything from outfits worn in the 1880s to Rafeal Nadal's dri-fit 'pirate' trousers are on display. There is also an interactive exhibit where you can feel the weight difference between male and female clothing in 1884. Extraordinary New Technology Interactive touch screen consoles are evenly distributed throughout the Museum hallways. These information access points make up a part of the new and exiting technologies within the Museum. Other features are the 'Get a Grip' rotating wheel of rackets; 'The Reactor' game and an archive of great past Championship matches, all of which can be enjoyed by visitors of any age.