California Spanish Mission
Between 1769 and 1833, Franciscans missionaries, led by Friar Junípero Serra, established 21 settlements along the coastline of Alta California to spread the Catholic faith among…
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Monticello: Jefferson’s Iconic Virginia Estate
Inspired by the classics, Thomas Jefferson's iconic home in Charlottesville, Virginia--whose name Monticello means "little mount" in Italian--has become an American icon. In 1987, 200 years…
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U.S. Neoclassical Architecture
...established through the timeless principles of liberty and order...
Finding Ambiance in El Dorado Hills, California
With little over a decade of history, this new town works to cultivate a sense of culture. While its historically-inspired buildings and manicured scenery provide the atmosphere…
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Apple Hill in the Sierra Nevada
As a designer, the contrast of elements found in nature inspires my creativity. But particularly, the colors of fall are a feast for my eyes.…
Multnomah Falls of the Columbia Gorge
A magnificent day trip from Portland, Oregon
Portland’s Lan Su Chinese Garden
An exquisite cultural experience is found at the Lan Su Chinese Garden in downtown Portland, Oregon. This classical Suzhou-style walled garden has a series of events and activities happening daily. Visitors can…
The Contrast of Hoover Dam and Grand Canyon West
Looking for an amazing day trip from Las Vegas?
Mayan Tulum
Pre-Columbian ruins along a cliff overlooking the Caribbean Sea Zama, city of the dawn, as this site facing east toward the sunrise is believed to…