Shamefully, I must admit that I am not 100% of the connection between Philadelphia and the US Constitution. I do know that the Liberty Bell is here and I’ve always wanted to see the thing, even if my recollection of its significance is a bit fuzzy too. […]
Is there anything more iconic Americana than the Gateway Arch in St. Louis? Along with the Statue of Liberty and Mt. Rushmore, the Gateway Arch is a truly unique destination. Designed by architect Eero Saarinen, the arch at 630 feet tall, is the tallest manmade monument in the US. Formerly designated as the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial and redesignated as the Gateway Arch National Park in 2018. The park is 91 acres and includes, the Old Courthouse, the Mississippi Riverfront, and green spaces. […]
The original vision is of Old West heroes being carved into a granite mountainside. That is until sculptor Gutzon Borlum decides that four presidents representing America’s 150 years are more appropriate for Mount Rushmore. […]