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    Honolulu Zoo, North America

  151 Kapahulu Avenue - Honolulu, HI            
Over 750,000 people visit the Honolulu Zoo annually. It is the largest zoo within a radius of 2,300 miles and unique in that it is the only zoo in the United States originating from a King's grant of royal lands to the people. King David Kalakaua, Monarch of Hawai`i from 1874 to 1891, made lands of the Leahi Land Holdings available in 1876 to the people for a thirty year lease. That year, a "Kapiolani Park Association" of two hundred subscriber members assumed the administration of the three hundred-acre park. The marshy parcel was a muddle of fishponds, lagoons and islands where King Kalakaua maintained his collection of exotic birds. In 1877 the area was named after the King's wife and opened as Queen Kapiolani Park.
    Aterro do Flamengo, South America
  Centro, Glória e Flamengo - Flamengo - Rio de Janeiro, RJ            
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O Parque Brigadeiro Eduardo Gomes, conhecido como Aterro do Flamengo, possui 1.200.000m² de área verde à beira-mar,com arbustos floridos, uma profusão de árvores, compondo uma das mais visitadas e belas áreas de lazer da cidade. A idealização do parque foi de Lota Macedo Soares, de família da elite carioca. Não fez universidade mas foi aluna de Cândido Portinari e tornou-se uma esteta com conhecimento de arquitetura e urbanismo. Lota era também conhecida por sua curiosidade e conhecimento de plantas.
Lota teve a idéia de iluminar o aterro à noite para permitir passeios noturnos no parque. As quadras de esporte foram idéia sua, que são alugadas todos os dias do ano, inclusive de madrugada, quando ficam tomadas por times de várias associações. Com o aval do governador, de então, Carlos Lacerda, reuniu um grupo de amigos notáveis para materializar o projeto: o paisagista Roberto Burle Marx, o botânico Luiz Emygdio de Mello Filho e os arquitetos Affonso Eduardo Reidy, Sérgio Bernardes e Jorge Moreira.
    South Street Seaport, North America
  East River at the foot of Fulton Street - New York, NY              
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The South Street Seaport is a historic area in the New York City borough of Manhattan, located where Fulton Street meets the East River, and adjacent to the Financial District. The Seaport is usually considered a historical district, distinct from the neighboring Financial District. It features some of the oldest architecture in downtown Manhattan. This includes renovated original mercantile buildings from the early 19th century, renovated sailing ships, the former Fulton Fish Market, and modern tourist malls featuring food, shopping and nightlife, with a view of Brooklyn Bridge. Source
    Palácio do Itamaraty, South America
  Av. Marechal Floriano, 196 - Centro - Rio de Janeiro, RJ            
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O Palácio do Itamaraty, de grande valor histórico e artístico é uma construção de 1851, autoria de Francisco José da Rocha, Conde de Itamarati. Foi sede do governo republicano de 1889 a 1898 e sede do Ministério das Relações Exteriores de 1899 a 1970. Os jardins e lago internos são de autoria de Jacinto Rebelo, como também o projeto do edifício principal do palácio, em estilo neoclássico, simétrico e de nobres proporções. Abriga, hoje, o Museu Histórico e Diplomático, Arquivo Histórico e Mapoteca. A edificação é o 8º prédio tombado pelo Patrimônio Histórico no país. Funciona no Palácio Itamaraty, a mais completa biblioteca de referência das Nações Unidas no Brasil, com documentos sobre a Organização internacional. A Biblioteca do Centro de Informação da ONU no Rio de Janeiro possui mais de 15 mil livros e 300 títulos de periódicos a disposição dos usuários, além de folhetos e material informativo.
    9/11 Memorial, North America
  1 Albany Street - New York, NY             
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The National September 11 Memorial is a tribute of remembrance and honor to the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center site, near Shanksville, Pa., and at the Pentagon, as well as the six people killed in the World Trade Center bombing in February 1993.
The Memorial’s twin reflecting pools are each nearly an acre in size and feature the largest manmade waterfalls in the North America. The pools sit within the footprints where the Twin Towers once stood. Architect Michael Arad and landscape architect Peter Walker created the Memorial design selected from a global design competition that included more than 5,200 entries from 63 nations.
The names of every person who died in the 2001 and 1993 attacks are inscribed into bronze panels edging the Memorial pools, a powerful reminder of the largest loss of life resulting from a foreign attack on American soil and the greatest single loss of rescue personnel in American history.
    Red Hook Boaters, North America
  239 Coffey St. - Brooklyn - New York, NY            
Red Hook Boaters is a community of boating enthusiasts located in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. The organization provides affordable access to the waterfront for local residents and visitors, offering a variety of boating programs, classes, and events. Members have access to the organization's fleet of sailboats, kayaks, and rowboats, as well as the use of the boathouse facilities, which include a classroom and meeting space. The organization's mission is to promote boating as a means of connecting with the waterfront and fostering a sense of community among its members. They also focus on educating and training members on safety and boating skills, as well as promoting environmental stewardship on the water.
Red Hook Boaters offers a variety of programs including youth sailing, adult sailing classes, and community sailing events. They also participate in local regattas and races, and host events such as on-water BBQs and full-moon paddles.
In addition to boating activities, Red Hook Boaters also advocates for public access to the waterfront and works with local organizations and government agencies to improve boating infrastructure and facilities in the area. Overall, it is a great place for boating enthusiasts to come together and enjoy their passion for boating in the heart of Brooklyn.
    Villa Riso, South America
  Estrada da Gávea, 728 - São Conrado - Rio de Janeiro, RJ           
Em meados de 1700 uma grande casa foi construída para abrigar a sede da Fazenda São José da Alagoinha da Gávea, cujas extensões iam da Gávea até Jacarepaguá e Tijuca. Anos mais tarde a propriedade, já desmembrada foi adquirida por Ferreira Viana, redator da Lei Áurea, Conselheiro Imperial e Ministro da Justiça do II Império. A casa transformada em local de repouso e veraneio, acolheu hóspedes ilustres, como o próprio Imperador D. Pedro II que, pessoalmente, plantou cinco das seis imponentes palmeiras imperiais que hoje guardam a casa. Em 1932 a casa passou às mãos do italiano Comendador Osvaldo Riso, um jovem entusiasta no compromisso com o desenvolvimento cultural do país e principal incentivador das relações entre Brasil e Itália. Na década de 80, Cesarina Riso, primogênita do casamento do Comendador com a artista plástica amazonense Camélia Riso inicia trabalho de adaptação e reestruturação da antiga mansão transformando-a em sofisticado centro cultural e casa de reuniões sociais inspirada nas “ville” italianas...
    Cathedral of St. John the Divine, North America
  1047 Amsterdam Avenue - New York, NY           
Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, the mother church of the Episcopal Diocese of New York and the seat of its Bishop. Church's pastoral, educational, cultural, and community outreach programs serve the needs of a diverse City, Nation and World. The Church invite to become part of spiritual energy that awaits all who walk through doors.
    NBC Experience Store, North America
  30 Rockefeller Plaza - Manhattan - New York, NY             
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Located at Rockefeller Center in New York City, the NBC Experience Store brings you an innovative retail attraction with interactive features, a Sweet Shop and DVD Café, and a state-of-the-art high-definition theater, and more. The NBC Experience Store offers walking tours behind the scenes of NBC's New York studios and of New York's most recognizable landmark, Rockefeller Center. The 20,000 square foot facility is conveniently located directly across from Studio 1A, home of the TODAY Show, on the corner of 49th Street and Rockefeller Plaza. It's a one-stop visit to the world of NBC.
    Praia de Ipanema, South America
   - Ipanema - Rio de Janeiro, RJ            
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Suas areias marcam a história da Bossa Nova. Ipanema está entre as praias preferidas dos cariocas pelo seu charme e descontração, mundialmente conhecida pela música “Garota de Ipanema”, de Tom Jobim e Vinicius de Morais. A praia de 2 km de extensão, do Arpoador ao Jardim de Alah, na zona Sul da cidade, exibe os corpos mais bonitos do Rio. Ponto de encontro de moradores, turista e principalmente próximo ao posto 9 freqüentada por artistas. A praia é utilizada para a prática de diversos esportes, além de ser palco de shows ao ar livre. Entre as atividades favoritas estão o surf, frescobol, vôlei, futebol, futevôlei. Cariocas e turistas costumam sentar-se em suas areias, ao fim da tarde, para bater papo e aplaudir o magnífico pôr do sol.
    Ripley's™ Aquarium, North America
  1110 Celebrity Circle - Myrtle Beach, SC            
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Located in Broadway-at-the-Beach, an entertainment and dining complex that features restaurants, rides, shops and the 85,000 square foot Ripley’s Aquarium.
    Potter Park Zoo Society, North America
  1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave. - Lansing, MI           
A non-profit private sector organization, is dedicated to the support of the Potter Park Zoo through preserving, protecting, and exhibiting selected members of the animal kingdom so that future generations of mankind may thrive in harmony with nature, and through providing a quality environment where visitors from all over may delight in the essence of a living earth. Education, recreation, and conservation together with zoo accreditation provide the strategic direction for the mission.
    Centro Esportivo Miécimo da Silva, South America
  Rua Olinda Elis, 470 - Campo Grande - Rio de Janeiro, RJ            
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Referência no município e um dos mais importantes do estado do Rio de Janeiro, tendo sediado diversas competições nacionais e internacionais, como a Copa do Mundo de Judô para Deficientes Visuais, em 2001; o Grand Prix de Atletismo, a Copa do Mundo de Natação e a Copa do Mundo de Ginástica, todos em 2004; e os Jogos Mundiais em cadeira de Rodas & Amputados, em setembro de 2005.
Ocupando uma área de 64 mil metros quadrados, o complexo tem capacidade para abrigar 3.835 espectadores no ginásio e 1.953 no estádio.
Entre outros destaques, possui um Ginásio Esportivo que leva o nome do grande jogador de basquetebol, Algodão, nascido em Campo Grande, e um dos maiores jogadores do esporte de todos os tempos no país, campeão mundial ao lado de outros grandes craques como Rosa Branca, Jatir e Wlamir Marques.
    Dinosaur Land, North America
  3848 Stonewall Jackson Highway - White Post, VA           
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    Bay Park Water Park, South America
  SHT Norte Trecho 2 Conjunto 5 - Brasília, DF           
    Dylan’s Candy Bar, North America
  1011 Third Avenue - New York, NY             
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Candy, chocolate and all things sweet are our passions, but more than anything we love sharing them with all candy fans…that means you! Dylan’s Candy Bar carries over 5,000 kinds of candy, so you’re sure to find your favorite. We carry over 300 types of bulk candy, ranging from standard gummy worms, gummy bears, peach rings and cola bottles, to wacky gummy teeth, killer gummy sharks and gummy brains. You can also find novelty and nostalgic candy, including Wax Lips, Pixy Stix and Pez.
    Southwick's Zoo, North America
  2 Southwick Street - Mendon, MA           
The Brewer family and its staff are dedicated to the preservation and conservation of all animals. The Southwick team’s mission: to provide an extensive zoological collection and educational facility for our visitors. We strive to promote an exciting environment for a positive family experience.
Southwick’s is a privately owned zoo. Therefore, the zoo does not receive state, local, or federal funding of any kind. All admission proceeds go directly towards caring for the animals and upkeep of the zoo. This includes animal housing, appropriate diets, veterinary care, new exhibit design, and all maintenance of zoo facilities.
    Hawaii's Polynesian Cultural Center, North America
  55-370 Kamehameha Highway - Oahu, HI             
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Laie has been a special place for a very long time. With the world-famous Polynesian Cultural Center, Brigham Young University Hawaii as an international focal point of education and the LDS Hawaii Temple as a spiritual apex, our community encompasses a unique confluence of Latter-day Saint heritage and potential. Whether here for an afternoon, a few years, or a lifetime, modern Latter-day Saint prophets, leaders of nations, thousands of students and millions of visitors have recognized that a special spirit permeates this small community and radiates far beyond our wave-swept beaches.
    Parque da Catacumba, South America
  Av. Eptacio Pessoa (em frente ao posto Br) - Lagoa - Rio de Janeiro, RJ            
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Criado pela Prefeitura do rio em 1979, com área de 30,8 hectares, o Parque possui esculturas dispostas sobre o relevo natural do terreno, em recantos paisagisticamentes tratados com espécies ornamentais singelas, que se harmonizam às obras de arte. Possui uma trilha que leva ao Pico do Sacopã, de onde é possível contemplar a bela vista da Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas.
    Verrazzano Bridge, North America
  Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge - Staten Island, NY            
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The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge is a double-decked suspension bridge that connects the New York City boroughs of Staten Island and Brooklyn. It spans the Narrows, a body of water that separates the two boroughs, and is named after the explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano, who was the first European to enter New York Harbor in 1524. The bridge was designed by Othmar Ammann, who was also the chief engineer of the George Washington Bridge, and was completed in 1964. At the time of its completion, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world with a main span of 4,260 feet. The bridge has six lanes of traffic on the upper level and three on the lower level, and is a major transportation link for commuters and commercial vehicles. The bridge also offers a spectacular view of the New York City skyline and the harbor. The bridge's opening ceremony was attended by various dignitaries including Robert Moses, the powerful NYC Parks commissioner and urban planner who had pushed for the construction of the bridge. The bridge is considered as an engineering marvel and a significant transportation link in the New York City.
    Animal Farm Petting Zoo, North America
  296 Wading River Road - Manorville, NY           
Rabbits, Bunnies, Parrots, Goats, Sheep, Chickens & Chicks, Ducks & Ducklings, Iguanas, Ponies, Horses, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, Turtles, Ferrets, Snakes, Raccoons, Bob Cats, Pigs, Monkeys.
    Campo de São Bento, South America
   - Icaraí - Niterói, RJ           
Parque Prefeito Ferraz nome oficial do Campo, pertenceu aos Benedetinos do Mosteiro de São Bento, que adquiriram as terras em 1697, de Manoel Rodrigues Raimundo, saldando a dívida de forma peculiar: em gado advindo de Campos. Em 1840/41, com o Plano de Arruamento seus limites foram definidos como o que conhecemos hoje. Em 1882/83, o Parque foi aterrado e no Início deste século, foi urbanizado. Abriga o Centro Cultural Paschol Carlos Magno, uma Feira de Artesanato, exposições e inúmeras atrações.
    Mar del Plata Aquarium, South America
  Av. Martinez de Hoz 5600 - Faro Pta. Mogotes - Mar del Plata, AR            
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    Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, South America
  Avda. Del Libertador, 1302 - El Calafate - Prov. de Santa Cruz, AR           
    Parque Nacional Galápagos, South America
   - Ecuador, EC           
Es una institución gubernamental del estado ecuatoriano, fue creada como entidad de derecho público adscrita al Ministerio del Ambiente. Su principal función es la protección y el manejo de las áreas protegidas en el archipiélago de Galápagos, como es, el Parque Nacional Galápagos PNG (área terrestre) y la Reserva Marina de Galápagos RMG.
Su objetivo es proteger y conservar los ecosistemas del archipiélago y su diversidad biológica para el beneficio de la humanidad, las poblaciones locales, la ciencia y la educación.
Esto garantiza los procesos evolutivos, además de fomentar el desarrollo sustentable de las actividades humanas en el archipiélago. Tanto el Plan de Manejo del Parque Nacional como el de la Reserva Marina de Galápagos son las herramientas clave con las cuales el Parque Nacional Galápagos administra este Patrimonio Natural de la Humanidad con sus diferentes programas de manejo interrelacionados.
    Yaddo Mansion, North America
  Union Ave. - Saratoga Springs, NY           
Founded in 1900 by the financier Spencer Trask and his wife Katrina, herself a poet, Yaddo is an artists' community located on a 400-acre estate in Saratoga Springs, New York. Its mission is to nurture the creative process by providing an opportunity for artists to work without interruption in a supportive environment.
Yaddo offers residencies to professional creative artists from all nations and backgrounds working in one or more of the following media: choreography, film, literature, musical composition, painting, performance art, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and video. Artists may apply individually or as members of collaborative teams of two or three persons. They are selected by panels of other professional artists without regard to financial means. Residencies last from two weeks to two months and include room, board, and studio.
    Hollywood Bowl, North America
  2301 North Highland Avenue - Hollywood, CA            
One of the largest natural amphitheaters in the world, with a current seating capacity of just under 18,000, the Hollywood Bowl has been the summer home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic since its official opening in 1922, and, in 1991 gave its name to a resident ensemble that has filled a special niche in the musical life of Southern California, the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra.
    Bosque da Barra, South America
  Av. das Américas, 6000 - Barra da Tijuca - Rio de Janeiro, RJ            
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O Bosque da Barra ou Parque Arruda Câmara, localizado no quilômetro 6 da Avenida das Américas com 50 hectares ocupados com vegetação típica de praia é refúgio natural de pássaros e animais. Com área equivalente a 50 campos de futebol, constitui uma das áreas verdes mais visitadas da região, propiciando um delicioso passeio.
O parque possui amplos gramados, equipamentos para a prática esportiva como campos de futebol e quadras de vôlei, payground para a criançada, pista em terra batida com extensão de 3.000 metros para caminhada e trilhas na mata para a prática de mountain bike.
Funciona de terça a domingo de 07hs. as 18hs.
    Ilha Fiscal, South America
  Av. Alfredo Agache - Centro - Rio de Janeiro, RJ            
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Impossível não esticar o pescoço em direção à janela do avião quando a aeronave se prepara para aterrissar no Aeroporto Santos Dumont. Mais do que ver a pista de pouso, turistas e cariocas querem apreciar de perto os belos detalhes de um castelinho verde, salpicado de coqueiros e palmeiras, construído numa pequena ilha na Baía de Guanabara. Cenário do último grande baile do Império, realizado em 09 de novembro de 1889, a Ilha Fiscal chama a atenção na paisagem e, o que é melhor, está aberta para visitação pública.
    Sambódromo, South America
  Av. Marquês de Sapucaí s/nº - Centro - Rio de Janeiro, RJ            
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