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Boston
Boston
MIT Museum
Free: Last Sunday of the month (Sept – June) The MIT Museum presents an array of science and technology exhibits. Discover high-tech artifacts, research prototypes, intriguing...
Boston
Old North Church
Free: All time Old North Church is the location mentioned in the famous “One if by land, and two if by sea” phrase from the Longfellow’s...
Boston
Boston Public Library Tour
Free: All time The Boston Public Library offers public tours highlighting the architecture of Charles Follen McKim and Philip Johnson, as well as the many works...
Boston
Boston Common Frog Pond
Free: All time The Boston Common Frog Pond sits at the heart of Boston Common, the oldest public park in the United States. During the summer,...
Boston
Massachusetts Historical Society
Free: All time The Massachusetts Historical Society is the oldest historical society in the United States and also a National Historic Landmark. Its aim is to...
Boston
Outdoor Movies and Concerts at Hatch Shell
Free: All time (Throughout Summer) Hatch Shell is an outdoor concert venue on the Charles River Esplanade near downtown Boston. During the summer, pack up a...
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Chicago
Chicago
DePaul University Art Museum
Free: All time The DePaul University Art Museum is a 15,000 square-foot building on the university’s Lincoln Park campus. The museum offers a wide variety of...
Chicago
City Gallery at the Historic Water Tower
Free: All time The City Gallery at the Historic Water Tower is located inside the old Chicago Water Tower. The tower gained its fame when it...
Chicago
Museum of Contemporary Photography
Free: All time Founded by Columbia College Chicago in 1976, the museum collaborates with artists, photographers, communities, and institutions locally, nationally, and internationally. As the leading...
Chicago
National Museum of Mexican Art
Free: All time The National Museum of Mexican Art features prominent works by Mexican, Latino and Chicano artists and artifacts from Mexican history. The permanent exhibit...
Chicago
Panoramic View of Chicago from Hancock Center’s Signature Lounge
Free: All time To get the best view of Chicago, the Sears Tower may be first to come to mind. But! Instead of paying $20 to...
Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago
Free: Thursdays 5pm – 8pm The Art Institute of Chicago can be traced back to a free art school and gallery founded in 1866. Today, the...
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New Orleans
New Orleans
Canal Street / Algiers Ferry
Free: All time The Canal Street / Algiers Ferry runs across the Mississippi River. The ferry has been around since 1827, connecting the Central Business District...
New Orleans
Germaine Cazenave Wells Mardi Gras Museum
Free: All time Not in New Orleans during Mardi Gras? Don’t be disappointed. Head to the mini-museum located on the second floor of Arnaud’s classic Creole...
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New York City
New York City
Steinway & Sons Piano Factory Tour
Free: Every Tuesdays 9:30am – 12pm Rated by Forbes as one of the top 3 factory tours in the country, Steinway & Sons piano factory tour...
New York City
The Elevator Historical Society Museum
Free: All time (by appointment only) Tucked away in the industrial neighbourhood of Queens, the Elevator Historical Society Museum focuses on, well, elevators and their history....
New York City
Secret “Museum” in an Abandoned Elevator Shaft
Free: All time Simply named as “Museum”, the location of of this museum is just as inconspicuous as its name. Housed inside the ground floor of...
New York City
Artists Space
Free: All time Tucked in a short stone building in Soho, the Artists Space is easily missed. The gallery space, basically housed in a single floor...
New York City
Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) Museum
Free: All time. Besides the constantly changing FIT student and faculty exhibitions, the museum also has a permanent collection encompassing some 50,000 garments and accessories from...
New York City
Free Bike Helmet
Free: All time New York City’s Department of Transportation (DOT) wants bike riders to wear helmets. They go as far as fitting and giving away the...
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San Francisco
San Francisco
Westin St. Francis Hotel Glass Elevator
Free: All time Head over to the Westin St. Francis Hotel in Union Square, and you’ll get treated to a bird’s eye view of San Francisco,...
San Francisco
Clarion Alley
Free: All time Clarion Alley is a small street in San Francisco notable for community and arts activities. This hidden street-art haven is vibrant with the...
San Francisco
Sea Lions at Pier 39
Free: All time From January to July, visitors will get a chance to see plenty of sea lions sunbathing at Pier 39. However, the number of...
San Francisco
Wave Organ
Free: All time The Wave Organ is an acoustic sculpture constructed as an Exploratorium project. Located on the shore of San Francisco Bay, this concrete-meet-PVC pipes...
San Francisco
San Francisco Railway Museum
Free: All time The San Francisco Railway Museum is designed to complement the historic rail vehicles of the F-line and cable car lines. It features a...
San Francisco
Anchor Brewing Tour
Free: All time Get a glimpse at centuries-old brewing traditions that started during the Gold Rush in San Francisco. Anchor offers two public tours each weekday,...
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Seattle
Seattle
Gas Work Park
Free: All time As the name suggests, Gas Work Park is a park with remnants of the former gas plant. It is easily the strangest park...
Seattle
Market Theater Gum Wall
Free: All time The Market Theater Gum Wall is a local landmark in downtown Seattle. The wall is a box office for Market Theater. Bored patrons...
Seattle
Bainbridge Island Vineyards and Winery Tour
Free: Sundays 2pm Bainbridge Island Vineyards and Winery is a family-run operation. Every Sunday afternoon, Gerard gives a tour of the picturesque vineyards while imparting his...
Seattle
Freemont Troll
Free: All time The Fremont Troll (a.k.a. The Troll or the Troll Under the Bridge) is a public sculpture created four local artists. This colossal statue...
Seattle
Free Sails With The Center For Wooden Boats
Free: All time The Center For Wooden Boats is a hand-on maritime museum where every visitor has opportunities to engage in heritage experiences. Admission to the...
Seattle
Seattle Central Library
Free: All time Visiting libraries isn’t your idea of fun? View some photos of the Seattle Central Library and reconsider. This award-winning architecture is breathtaking in...
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Washington DC
Washington DC
Air Force Memorial
Free: All time The Air Force Memorial is a rather new attraction. Established in 2006, the memorial honors the service of some 54,000 men and women...
Washington DC
Bureau Of Engraving And Printing
Free: All time Wonder where all those USD bills came from? Wonder no more. Visitors of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing get to see how...
Washington DC
National Zoological Park
Free: All time The National Zoological Park (or the National Zoo) is a part of the Smithsonian Institution and is one of the oldest zoos in...
Washington DC
United States Capitol
Free: All time The Capitol is the meeting place of the U.S. Congress. Visitors can join the free guided tour of the building on a first...
Washington DC
African American Civil War Memorial and Museum
Free: All time The African American Civil War Memorial and Museum preserve and tell the stories of the United States Colored Troops during the American Civil...