Grand Central Terminal is a shining example of New York’s glorious past. Annually, 216 million people visit this transportation hub and 60 million experience numerous events at the Vanderbilt Hall, according to figures released by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. In 1976, this station was declared a National Historic Landmark. The station was opened to commuters […]
Long before baseball became a staple of the American culture, Abraham Lincoln was known to attend matches. Jackie Robinson played for the Brooklyn Dodgers, which led to millions of African Americans overcoming ethnic barriers. In fact, George Bush threw the first pitch in a Yankees playoff for the first time in 2001. It is a […]
The grape, grape juice and wine industry of New York generates over $4.8 billion annually, according to an article by the New York Wine and Grape Industry. The figures clearly indicate Americans’ steady love affair with wine. In fact, one in four Americans, or 25% of the adult population, prefers it over any other alcoholic […]
Glacier National Park is home to countless waterfalls, snowcapped mountains and brilliant alpine scenery. It is located along the border of Waterton Lakes National Park Canada and the northwest corner of Montana. It is popularly called the Crown of the Continent and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 2019, the park attracted an […]
Looking to overcome work woes or catch up with friends over a drink? Well, when it comes to Nashville, there is no shortage of bars. The drinks and music culture has been growing in the city, attracting an impressive number of travelers each year. In fact, 14.5 million people visited to Nashville in 2017 alone, […]
Distance learning is an excellent way to fulfil your educational aspirations. It is economical and opens up the door to international courses as well. American students today prefer online degree programs, mostly at local universities, for flexibility and accessibility, according to an article on Study Portals. You can continue with your learning, even after you […]
Did you know that Longacre Square was renamed Times Square in 1904? Today, after more than a century, the commercial stretch witnesses nearly 380,000 footfalls every single day. In fact, 85,000 pedestrians enter the “Bowtie” between 7:00 pm and 1:00 am, according to figures released by Times Square District Management Association. So, what allures this […]
An experienced tour guide can enhance your travel experience like few others. They can make the entire vacation rewarding and inspiring. In 2018, international arrivals in the US stood at 39.9 million. This number is expected to reach 45 million by 2022, according to figures released by Statista. No wonder, the travel industry is thriving, […]
Over 75% of American adults say that looking good and being in shape is “very important” for them. Yet less than a third of them actually put in any real effort into getting fitter. Between January and September 2017, 31.4% of the people aged 20 and above in the US were found to be obese, […]
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located in Tennessee and North Carolina. More than 19,000 species are already documented and it is believed that an additional 80,000 to 100,000 species might be present, according to data released by the National Park Service. No wonder, the park welcomed 11.3 million […]