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1. Magic Kingdom
Perhaps this should be a bit more like 4.5 stars as it doesn't quite measure up to Epcot to which I gave 5 stars. Nonetheless, this is a great place to go.
If you've never been to Disney World, get online right now and make reservations. You might…More »
2. EPCOT
I love Disney World, and of all the parks, Epcot is my favorite. Let me first say that I've been to Disney many times during different seasons, and it is significantly better if you can go during the low season. You'll enjoy things much more without…More »
3. Disney's Animal Kingdom
Even though it's been around for quite some time now, as the newest Disney park, I think the Animal Kingdom was quite a good addition. I do think I'd enjoy it a bit more if I were more into Animals, but there are still many other entertaining…More »
4. Disney's Hollywood Studios
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
(407) 939-6244
Categories:
Amusement Parks,
Tours,
Leisure Centers
This is my least favorite park at Disney World, but it still has lots to offer. On the plus side, it's pretty good in terms of rides. I quite enjoyed the Rock n Roller Coaster, the Tower of Terror, and the new Toy Story Mania rides. However, it's the…More »
5. Statue of Liberty
This is quite likely the single most defining monument of the whole country. The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom, and it served as a welcome sign to many of America's immigrants of years past. The statue itself gets five stars from me. I…More »
6. Ellis Island Immigration Museum
This place was really, really cool. Not even taking into account the ferry ride, Statue of Liberty, and awesome views of the Manhattan skyline, this place is still really, really cool. I loved that this wasn't just a museum about immigration, but it…More »
7. Brooklyn Bridge
It's just a bridge, right? That's all I thought the first couple months I lived in New York. I'm glad I finally gave in and visited the Brooklyn Bridge though because it is definitely much more than a bridge. It offers some of the greatest views of…More »
8. Central Park
When I first moved to New York, I lived in a super tiny apartment on 63rd Street. I hated it. However, it's sole redeeming quality was it's close proximity to this greatest of New York City parks.
While New York does have a lot of parks, none of the…More »
9. American Museum of Natural History
I think my personal tastes would give it a three, but knowing that others enjoy stuffed animals and that sort of thing much more than I do, I'll give it a four.
First off, this place is free (yay!). Well... okay, it's kind of free. Actually,…More »
10. Niagara Falls
The Falls themselves get five stars, but the whole kitschy, tourist-trip town gets one star--two at best. Luckily, as the sole reason to visit Niagara Falls (the town) is to see the Falls, I'm giving this four stars overall.
I believe Niagara Falls is…More »
11. Maid of the Mist
The Maid of the Mist is the sole redeeming tourist attraction in all of Niagara Falls. I'm not exaggerating. Not even a little. This is the only attraction I can recommend going on in Niagara Falls. I'd even say that any trip to the Falls isn't…More »
12. Cliffs of Moher
Cliffs of Moher, Co. Clare
Ireland
+353 65 7086141
Categories:
Landmarks & Historical Buildings,
Local Flavour,
Hiking,
Parks & Forests
The Cliffs of Moher are probably the most beautiful natural wonder in the whole of Ireland. Pictures can't quite do them justice. Once you get there and see the immense rocks that drop straight off into the ocean below, you'll just stand there…More »
13. Giant's Causeway
I really enjoyed the Giant's Causeway... I just didn't think it quite lived up to the hype. Perhaps this is because I had already seen quite a bit of Ireland's beautiful scenery before I made this far up north. Once you've seen the Cliffs of Moher,…More »
14. Blarney Castle
Perhaps more like 3.5 stars.
There is nothing wrong with Blarney Castle... I just suppose it was a bit hyped up, so I felt let down when I got there. I'd say, if you're in Cork, go to Barney Castle for a morning or afternoon, walk around the grounds,…More »
15. Guinness Storehouse
I went to the Guinness Storehouse on one of my first days in Dublin, and it was a great way to kick off my semester abroad there. Unfortunately one or two of the floors were closed for renovations when I visited, but there was still a lot to see. If…More »
16. Old Jameson Distillery
The Old Jameson Distillery is alright... I studied in Dublin for about five months and didn't make it there til around month four, so as you can tell, I wasn't in the biggest rush to see it. I suppose it all comes down to expectations. The tour isn't…More »
17. The Lincoln Memorial
If you're in DC, you need to see the Lincoln Memorial. What I enjoyed was checking out some of the Smithsonian museums and then walking along the mall, past the Washington Monument, some war memorials, and the reflecting pool the whole way to the…More »
18. The White House
Washington, DC 20500
(202) 395-2020
Category:
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
I was going to make this my 100th review as it is, you know, the house of the president of my country. I decided, however, that perhaps I should bestow that honor on something I felt deserved more than three stars. Review number 99 is still an honor…More »
19. National Museum of Natural History
Washington, DC 20013
(202) 633-1000
Categories:
Landmarks & Historical Buildings,
Museums
This is probably one of the best known museums in the whole country. I found it to have a lot in common with the American Museum of Natural History in New York (I guess that's not too surprising since they're both about Natural History...). Okay, so…More »
20. National Air and Space Museum
Let's say it's more like a 3.5.
I remembered this museum being a lot cooler when I was a kid... Not that I didn't enjoy it when I went back a couple months ago, it just wasn't as grand as I recalled. I think it might have been a bit better if they…More »
21. Big Ben
London SW1A 2
UK
Category:
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
Neighbourhood: Westminster
No trip to London is complete without seeing Big Ben (although, technically that's the nickname of the bell--not the tower). It's quite easy to get to, and it's very cool to see with Parliament and the Thames right there. This is nothing new to say,…More »
22. The British Museum
This was one of my favorite (free!) things to do in London, and it's also probably my favorite museum anywhere. There's enough here to keep you busy for days--artifacts and treasures from all over the world. I guess British imperialism had a few…More »
23. Tate Modern
I'm definitely not the biggest art museum fan, but the Tate Modern is definitely worth a trip if you have the time. While I wouldn't put it in my top 10 things to do in London, if you're there for more than 4 days, give it a look. It's a huge museum…More »
24. Madame Tussaud's
While it's been a few years since I went to Madam Tussauds, I remember not being entirely impressed. I suppose I'm just not overly amused by wax sculptures, but if that's your thing, this is definitely a good place to see. I admit that many of the…More »
25. La Tour Eiffel
75007 Paris
France
+33 8 92 70 12 39
Categories:
Local Flavour,
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
Neighbourhood: Musée d'Orsay
I understand that my experience with the Eiffel Tower is, well, probably nothing like anyone else's. Nonetheless, I can't possibly give this beautiful monument any less than five shining stars. It is because of the story that follows that I am…More »
26. Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
75004 Paris
France
+33 1 42 34 56 10
Categories:
Churches,
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
Neighbourhoods: Île de la Cité - Île Saint Louis, Notre Dame De Paris
One look at Notre Dame and you'll suddenly understand why it's so famous. It is a beautiful building located right at the heart of Paris. It is bordered by the Seine, a large square, and nice little park. I had the privilege of staying about a three…More »
27. Basilique du Sacré Coeur de Montmartre
75018 Paris
France
+33 1 53 41 89 00
Categories:
Churches,
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
Neighbourhoods: Mairie du 18e - Lamarck, Montmartre
While it may be overlooked by many tourists in favor of the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame, Sacré Coeur is a beautiful and wonderful place to visit on any trip to Paris. The trek up the hill may be a bit tough for some, but it's worth it to see the view…More »
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