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About the destination: New York City is an international metropolis built on the shoulders of immigrants and their descendants. New York City is home to eight million people, and the city receives more than 50 million visitors per year. Your New York City tour should include sampling the food of hundreds of different cultures, and you can explore it easily on foot, by taxi, or via the famous subway system. A gift from the French people to the American people, the Statue of Liberty is a universal symbol of freedom and the city’s most famous landmark. Wall Street acts as the heart of big business being the home of the New York Stock Exchange. The Empire State Building looms over the Big Apple as the second-tallest building in the city, with the nearby Chrysler Building also dominates the landscape. Nearby is the headquarters of United Nations overlooking the East River and Grand Central Terminal, one of the busiest train stations in the world. No New York sightseeing is complete without a visit to Times Square. Take in its billboards, its many people, and its food, then cross over to Central Park, which comprises 850 acres of lakes and meadows, where to get away from the city buzz. You also have your pick of art and history museums, as well as the Reflecting Absence Memorial and Museum, where you can pay your respects to the victims of 9/11. Even though Manhattan houses most of the city’s landmarks, each of the districts of the city has its unique and distinctive personality worth exploring. From the historic streets of Brooklyn to Queens’s international cuisine, there is something for every type of person in the city. Most of all, New York is a city to have fun and indulge oneself. So, enjoy yourself, and get ready to take a bite out of the Big Apple. New York City has everything for everyone: architecture, art, cuisine, entertainment, shopping. It's all here.

About the destination: Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. Located along the Potomac River on the country's East Coast, the District is under the exclusive jurisdiction of the United States Congress and is therefore not a part of any U.S. state. The White House, symbolically the most important building of the country, is where US Presidents have lived and worked for more than 200 years. Dominating the Washington DC skyline stands the Washington Monument. It is dedicated to the first US President George Washington. Recognized around the world and a remarkable neoclassical landmark, The Capitol is where the US Senate and House of Representatives meet. The National Cathedral is the most well-known US cathedral. This beautiful building has been the site for many national memorial services. Among the country's most important institutions, the Supreme Court offers tours to learn about its history and inner workings. Dedicated to Abraham Lincoln, the Lincoln Memorial was completed in 1922 and it is modelled after Greek temples. The magnificent Library of Congress is the largest library in the world and houses approximately 90 million archives materials. The Jefferson Memorial is modelled after Rome's Pantheon and is dedicated to Thomas Jefferson, third US President and one of the Founding Fathers. D.C. shed its former reputation as a boring and dangerous city and it now has shopping, dining, and nightlife befitting a world-class metropolis. Travellers will find the city new, exciting, and decidedly cosmopolitan and international.

About the destination: Pittsburgh is the second largest city in Pennsylvania, located in the South-western part of the state. Pittsburgh is a city embraced by three rivers: The Ohio, the Allegheny and the Monongahela and the city is proud of having more bridges than Venice. Pittsburgh is often referred to as The Steel City, a nickname given for once being the centre of the American steel industry. Today Pittsburgh is a clean, modernizing city with unique multi-cultural neighbourhoods, major universities, and a growing high-tech industry to replace the long-gone steel industry.Pittsburgh has many institutions dedicated to culture and the arts, such as the Andy Warhol Museum, Mattress Factory, and Carnegie Museum. There are also other smaller galleries around various communities and the Wood Art Gallery in the downtown is free. To check the city’s history, visit the Heinz Museum, the Frick's Clayton House, the historic Cathedral of Learning at the University of Pittsburgh and Fort Pitt Museum. Pittsburgh will surprise visitors with its amazing architecture as well as the city's overall beauty. Pittsburgh is a city that offers much, asks little and is a wonderful place to visit!

About the destination: Cleveland is a city that belongs to the US state of Ohio and is the county seat of Cuyahoga. It is a working class town and is a clear example of urban renewal since the city was plagued by debt and passed a serious crisis. But years ago, they built the city, modified, arranged parks, and canals, to finally become one of the most livable cities in the United States. Lovers of art and culture should visit the famous Museum of Art Cleveland. It is the museum of fine arts and archeology of the city and is one of the most respected nationwide, with over 500,000 visitors a year. In it you will find works from Rembrandt to Van Gogh. For those who are interested in buying fresh food should visit the West Side Market, which is a big market with food of all kinds. Music lovers should visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum which is spectacular. Children can visit both the zoo and the aquarium of the city, where you will find all kinds of animals. Cleveland is also very sporty city, which has baseball, basketball, hockey and football teams. One of the world's known superstars is Lebron James, current player of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Currently, the combination of innovation and tradition, have become the hallmark of Cleveland. It is certainly a city with a very pleasant atmosphere, ideal to visit with family.

About the destination: Buffalo is a city situated in the US state of New York. It is the second largest city in the state and is located on the west, in the area known as Western New York area. It is also the county of Erie. As its nickname indicates "City of Good Neighbors" it is a city with a very hospitable and friendly atmosphere. Some tourist attractions in the city are the Victorian mansions that can be found throughout the city. For lovers of art and culture it is essential to visit the Albright-Knox Art Gallery where you will find exhibitions of high level or children can go to Buffalo Museum of Science where they will learn all about science. Another important monument is the Buffalo City Hall building which is the seat of government of art deco, the observatory has about 30 plants where you can see spectacular views of the city. Nature lovers should visit the Botanical Gardens in Buffalo with its Victorian-style greenhouse, or the Zoological Gardens where you can enjoy from polar bear, to buffalo and gorillas and their rainforest. Don´t leave the city without trying the Buffalo chicken wings which are originate from here. Buffalo is definitely original and full of friendly and ideal for city people to visit with the family.

About the destination: Boston is the capital and largest city of the state of Massachusetts. One of the oldest cities in the United States, Boston was founded in 1630 by Puritan colonists from England and it is still considered the most European of the United States cities. Boston Common and Gardens is one of the city’s main attraction and is the starting point for Freedom Trail, dating back to 1634. This central public park is loved by locals as well as visitors. The Massachusetts State Building, with its gold dome, cannot be missed. It is the seat of the Massachusetts government. Faneuil Hall constructed in 1742, was an important meeting hall. Today there's a market that offers many places to eat and shop. A famous historical neighbourhood of Boston is Beacon Hill, amidst its well preserved streets, you will feel like you've gone back in time. Trinity Church is said to be one of the greatest buildings in the country and is well worth a visit. Worldwide famous and considered to be the world's greatest academic institution, Harvard University offers tours of its campus to soak in the wonderful ambiance. Many important buildings with diverse architecture styles are located at Copley Square. It is also the site of the Boston Marathon's finish line. Boston is the perfect city for history lovers. Boston's rich colonial and Revolutionary history bring visitors to this city all year round. Exploring Boston on foot allows for new and exciting sights and adventures with every step. Each neighbourhood of Boston is different and has its own distinct style and culture.

About the destination: New York City is an international metropolis built on the shoulders of immigrants and their descendants. New York City is home to eight million people, and the city receives more than 50 million visitors per year. Your New York City tour should include sampling the food of hundreds of different cultures, and you can explore it easily on foot, by taxi, or via the famous subway system. A gift from the French people to the American people, the Statue of Liberty is a universal symbol of freedom and the city’s most famous landmark. Wall Street acts as the heart of big business being the home of the New York Stock Exchange. The Empire State Building looms over the Big Apple as the second-tallest building in the city, with the nearby Chrysler Building also dominates the landscape. Nearby is the headquarters of United Nations overlooking the East River and Grand Central Terminal, one of the busiest train stations in the world. No New York sightseeing is complete without a visit to Times Square. Take in its billboards, its many people, and its food, then cross over to Central Park, which comprises 850 acres of lakes and meadows, where to get away from the city buzz. You also have your pick of art and history museums, as well as the Reflecting Absence Memorial and Museum, where you can pay your respects to the victims of 9/11. Even though Manhattan houses most of the city’s landmarks, each of the districts of the city has its unique and distinctive personality worth exploring. From the historic streets of Brooklyn to Queens’s international cuisine, there is something for every type of person in the city. Most of all, New York is a city to have fun and indulge oneself. So, enjoy yourself, and get ready to take a bite out of the Big Apple. New York City has everything for everyone: architecture, art, cuisine, entertainment, shopping. It's all here.