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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, probably 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. ADLER PLANETARIUM Adler Planetarium Featured Shows: Planet Nine - In July 2015, the New Horizons spacecraft gave us our first close look at Pluto, the most famous dwarf planet in the outskirts of our Solar System. The New Horizons flyby was big news, and the pictures it continues to send back to Earth reveal a world far more complex than anyone realized. Destination Solar System - WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER The year is 2096. Space tourism is booming, and you’ve signed up for a quick trip around the Solar System with Space Express Tours! In this live show, your guides are Jesse, a lovable rookie tour guide who can’t wait to show you the wonders of your celestial neighborhood, and Max, the much more experienced—if slightly grumpy—shipboard computer. With Max steering the ship and Jesse chattering excitedly about each place you visit, you’ll soar through the Asteroid Belt, explore the moons of Jupiter and Saturn, and hover over the roiling surface of the Sun. Hold on tight! Cosmic Wonder - WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER Ever since the first curious person looked up at the night sky, people all over the world have challenged themselves to uncover its secrets. What are stars? How did they get there? Why does our view of the sky change throughout the year? What holds the Universe together? Skywatch Live - WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER The Adler’s view of downtown Chicago is magnificent, but the lights of the city make it a little tough to see the ones in the sky. What’s a stargazer to do? Join us for Skywatch Live! In this show, your live presenter will turn down the city lights and crank up the stars to show you the night sky over Chicago like you’ve never seen it before. You’ll learn how to navigate by starlight, get to know the stars behind your favorite constellations, and witness the incomprehensible vastness of the Universe without ever leaving your seat. Earth, Moon & Sun - WHAT YOU WILL LEARN With the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions, kids will laugh and learn as they explore the relationship between the Earth, Moon, and Sun. Coyote has lots of misconceptions about our world, the universe, and well… just about everything. Coyote’s humorous mistaken ideas about the universe help the audience understand how the Earth, Moon, and Sun work together as a great big system. Undiscovered Worlds - WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER Until very recently, the only planets known to us were the familiar worlds in orbit around our Sun. In the last two decades we have confirmed more than 1500 new planets, called exoplanets, orbiting other stars; thousands more are awaiting study. Undiscovered Worlds tells the tale surrounding this explosion of discovery and examines what will be required to determine which, if any, of these new exoplanets can support life. Welcome to the Universe - WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER In Welcome to the Universe, you’ll get a clear picture of your place in this jaw-dropping cosmic landscape. With the guidance of a live presenter, you’ll explore the Pleiades star cluster, sail past the Andromeda galaxy, navigate the galaxies of the Coma Cluster, and discover hidden wonders of the Universe. One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure - WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER Join Big Bird and Elmo on an unforgettable journey to the Moon and back! When Elmo’s friend Hu Hu Zhu stops by Sesame Street for a visit, he notices that Sesame Street is a little bit different from his home in China. But when he looks up at the sky, he feels right at home. Elmo and Hu Hu Zhu may live in different cities, but they share the same sky! Featured Exhibits: (Temporary) - What is a Planet? - What You’ll See And Do: Witness how astronomers and the media reacted to Pluto’s reclassification in 2006. Learn what the current definition of a planet is and hear what Adler Astronomers think of the current definition. Voice your opinion about Pluto alongside skeptics and space enthusiasts through an interactive voting poll in real time. Explore artifacts from the Adler collections that illustrate the ever-evolving definition of a planet. This temporary exhibition, which is included with general admission, will be open to the public from March 19, 2016 through January 8, 2017. Mission Moon - WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER Mission Moon invites you to experience America’s first steps into space through the eyes of NASA’s Captain James A. Lovell Jr. and his family. You’ll find out how the United States became the first nation to put a man on the Moon, what it’s really like to be an astronaut, and why it takes a team to explore uncharted worlds. Community Design Lab - In the Community Design Lab (CDL), you can test different materials to find out which ones will survive the journey to 100,000 feet above the Earth’s surface. Your discoveries may find their way into a future flight with Far Horizons, the Adler’s high-altitude ballooning program! If you could photograph an object in space, what would it be, and who would you share it with? In the CDL, you can build a DIY telescope-mount for your smartphone and become an instant astrophotographer! Test it out on one of our ’scopes and share your photos on social media. Our Solar System - WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER Our Solar System is much more than a star and eight planets; it is home to a set of diverse and amazing objects that we are only beginning to understand. Pilot your own adventure in Our Solar System and explore the variety of objects currently orbiting our Sun. The Universe - A Walk Through Space & Time - WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER Transport yourself to the distant corners of the cosmos and witness how the Universe evolved over 13.7 billion years, from the Big Bang to this morning’s sunrise. Follow the Universe from its meager beginnings and see how galaxies, stars, planets—and all the atoms in your body—were created as the Universe grew. Explore regions farther than our Solar System, billions of light-years from home. Zoom from one wondrous location in the Universe to another and investigate the most diverse and beautiful objects in deep space in ultra high resolution from the world’s most advanced telescopes. Planet Explorers - WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER Are you interested in going to space and exploring other planets? Prepare for your out-of-this-world adventure in Planet Explorers. Begin by exploring your home, your backyard, and the sky above. What you discover will prepare you for your mission to space and the mysterious Planet X. Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass - WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER Astronomers have studied the cosmos for thousands of years, but until about 400 years ago, they did it without telescopes! In Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass, you’ll find extraordinary beauty and technology in some of the world’s most important telescopes and learn how these clever light-catching devices helped us discover our Universe. Clark Family Gallery WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER This futuristic, constantly changing environment features a one-of-a-kind architecture with vibrant lighting and video presentations. It was created using approximately 13,000 linear feet of aluminum tubing and 20,000 square yards of fabric. The gallery also has 125 LED lights, each capable of producing sixteen million different colors and over two billion different lighting combinations. Astronomy in Culture - WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER Go back in time and learn about some of the people and societies who have challenged themselves to understand our place in the Universe. This exhibition features spectacular astrolabes, armillary spheres, and sundials to illustrate the medieval European and Middle Eastern conception of the Universe. Visit our medieval classroom to find out how much different school was back then. Learn how to use early astronomy tools including astrolabes and sundials. Atwood Sphere - WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER Experience the night sky over Chicago as it appeared in 1913 in the Atwood Sphere – Chicago’s oldest planetarium. Although the star positions have not changed since then, we can see only a small percentage of these stars in our current night sky due to light pollution. The sphere is seventeen feet in diameter and has 692 holes drilled through its metal surface. These holes allow light to enter and show the positions of the brightest stars in the night sky. Take a live guided tour of the Atwood Sphere and identify stars and the constellations they form.
Facilities and Access Entrance and parking: The castle is reached on foot along a causeway from West Park slipway in St Helier. Visitors can either walk at low tide or catch the pirate-themed Castle Ferry (small charge applies) at high or low tide. Public parking is available in Patriotic Street, the Waterfront or in parking bays off Victoria Avenue. Buses and cycle routes: All bus routes terminate at Liberation Station which is a short walk away. Jersey cycle route 1 Refreshments: A coffee shop is on the premises – members receive 10% with their voucher (found in your voucher pack) Gift Shop: Jersey Heritage gift shops, selling gifts, souvenirs, books and toys are located at Elizabeth Castle and in the Castle Ferry kiosk. Access arrangements: Unfortunately the site is not suitable for people with mobility impairment Dogs: No dogs allowed, except guide dogs Hearing loop available at reception and a portable hearing loop is available for groups if requested in advance
This is a premier learning experience in the Everglades Area and is superb for the entire family... from toddlers to the grandparents. Every day is different in the Everglades 10,000 Islands so we try to be very flexible and dynamic. The tour may/will include a bit of birding, some photography, strolling thru tidal pools on a remote beach, exploration of one of the 10,000 Islands. The first part of the experience is a guided boating eco tour in search of dolphins, manatees and other wildlife. The second part is a hands on: interpretive, guided walk on a remote barrier island to explore the beaches, tidal pools and inter-tidal zones. For parents and grandparents wanting an active role as educators, our naturalists will help you be the instructor.
Su primera parada para hacer fotos es el Guitar Center, situado en el mundialmente famoso Sunset Blvd., el núcleo del Rock & Roll World donde las huellas de las manos en el pavimento así como las placas de los grandes de la música y el cine le sorprenderán. A continuación llegará al fabuloso Paseo de la Fama de Hollywood Blvd, el Centro de Hollywood, donde encontrará el Teatro Kodak (ahora Dolby Theater) y el Chinese Theater (hogar de los Oscars con las huellas de las manos de las estrellas grabadas para siempre en el cemento) así como el Hotel Roosvelt, donde muchos famosos acostumbran a ir a comer. También verán el Museo de Cera de Hollywood, Ripley’s Believe it or not, el Madame Tussauds, el American Cinematheque y el Egyptian Theater. Estrellas como Tom Cruise, Madonna, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Lopez, Jack Nicholson y muchos otros viven en las magníficas mansiones que hay por el área y que hace que sea fácil verlos. Paseará por el famosos Paseo de la Fama de Hollywood Boulevard con las estrellas a sus pies. ¡Encuentre su favorita y hágase una foto! También tendrá una magnífica vista del icónico cartel de Hollywood desde el patio del Teatro Kodak. Y no se olvide de coger algún suvenir de las muchas tiendas de la zona. No se olvide de coger algún recuerdo en las muchas tiendas que hay en la zona. La mayoría del tiempo se lo pasarán en el fantástico Hollywood Boulevard, zona donde encontrarán las localizaciones de algunas de las películas más famosas. Entre estos sitios encontrarán Landmark Biltmore Hotel, el Magic Castle, la Hollywood United Methodist Church, los Warner Brothers Studios & Soundstages, los Walt Disney Studios, donde se hicieron algunas de las películas de animación más clásicas como Blancanieves y los Siete Enanitos, Mary Poppins, Armageddon y Piratas del Caribe, sólo por mencionar algunas. También verán Pixar Entertainment y ABC Studios al lado de Disney. ¡Bienvenido a Hollywood, la capital del Cine, la Música y las Estrellas de Cine! ¡Le encantará este tour! Qué ponerse Zapatillas deportivas o de senderismo Las temperaturas son más frescas de octubre a febrero, por lo que los pantalones largos y una chaqueta abrigada son apropiados De marzo a septiembre las temperaturas son cálidas cuando los pantalones cortos, los sombreros y una camisa ligera son cómodos.
Ferrari World Abu Dabi En Ferrari World podrá experimentar el máximo desafío de carreras. Agudice sus habilidades de carrera en la increíble pista de 290 metros de la Academia de Karting inspirada en el icónico circuito Yas Marina. Abróchese el cinturón y demuestre que tiene lo necesario para ser un piloto de Scuderia haciendo maniobras hasta la línea de meta. ¿I si puede ir más rápido que un coche de F1™? Preparase para volar a 240 km/h en 4.9 segundos en la montaña rusa más rápida del mundo. Ferrari World es para toda la familia, con atracciones y paseos divertidos diseñados para cautivar niños, jóvenes y padres. Además, en el parque temático podrá comer como un campeón de Ferrari en Mamma Rossella. Trattoria al aire libre que hace honor a la verdadera Mamma Rossella, el restaurante favorito en Maranello de los pilotos y equipo de gestión de Ferrari. Famoso por su delicioso menú de pasta fresca y pizzas cocinadas en un horno tradicional de leña. ¡Preparados, listos, ya! En la Escuela de Conducción Junior después de ver la película educacional, Junior Grand Prix, los niños recibirán instrucciones de expertos antes de ponerse al volante para pilotar un Ferrari F1™ a escala reducida. Pilotando entre curvas y rectas sus hijos vivirán una experiencia única. ¡Y mucho más! En Ferrari World encontrará infinitas experiencias únicas, puede visitar su página web para obtener más información. En Ferrari World Abu Dabi NO se permite: Comida y bebidas de fuera (esto incluye comidas, refrigerios grandes, refrescos, zumos, alcohol y otros artículos similares). Neveras portátiles Peleas y/o lenguaje despectivoabusivo Fumar fuera de las áreas designadas para este fin Drogas Saltearse las colas Cualquier articulo considerado dañino (como armas, cuchillos o químicos) Animales (excepto animales de servicio en casos especiales) Recuerde llevar ropa apropiada. Aparcamiento – Hay amplios espacios disponibles. Se ofrece servicio de aparca coches por 35AED si quiere llegar con más facilidad y estilo. Taquillas – Las taquillas están disponibles en Plaza, en el área de entrada, por 35AED cada taquilla. El almacenamiento de equipaje también está disponible por 45AED. Cambiador de bebes – Las instalaciones para cambiar y alimentar a los más pequeños están disponibles en los niveles Plaza y Mezzanine. Cochecitos – Disponible el alquiler de cochecitos en el mostrador de alquiler en el área de entrada, en Plaza, por 40AED. Yas Waterworld Abu Dabi Atracciones y toboganes Falcon’s Falaj: esta montaña rusa para 6 personas le llevará por el agua a través de curvas, giros, caídas y rápidos. Bandit Bomber: esta atracción tiene el récord de ser la montaña rusa suspendida más larga del Medio Oriente ¡con 550 metros! Marah Fortress: parque acuático para los más pequeños. Con toboganes, tiradores y cañones de agua, géiseres de agua y ¡mucho más! Rush Ride: esta ola interminable trae diversión al estilo del surf. Rush Ride es el lugar ideal para comenzar la carrera de surfista. Jabel Drop: la plataforma desde lo alto de este tobogán te ofrece a mejor vista del parque. ¿Te atreves a bajarlo? ¡Y mucho más solo tienes que visitar el mejor parque acuático del mundo!
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