When it opened in 1934, the High Line was a major infrastructure project. It was built for freight trains coming into New York, and got rid of hazardous at-grade intersections at a cost of $2 billion in today’s dollars. The tracks actually were built through warehouses and factories so that trains could be directly unloaded into their destination. In the 1950s, however, rail traffic began to de...
One of the great things about Budapest is that it has an abundance of playgrounds, theme parks and roller-skating parks. One of the best theme parks is Varosliget (City Park) which has an abundance of activities to entertain children: playgrounds, the city zoo, a circus and a fairground. The Szechenyi Baths are well-liked by the older children, especially the whirlpool, and there is also rowing in...
• Aqua Park Pool and Recreational Area is a good way to relax with kids during a hot summers afternoon. Let the kids slide around in the water while you soak in the sun. Other places that are child friendly include: • Tashkent Land • Japanese Garden • Tashkent Zoo • Amir Temur Park ...
Former imperial hunting grounds for the royal family. Contains a large amusement park, known as the Volksprater ("People's Prater"), believed to be the oldest "modern" amusement park in the world, which has the much famed giant Ferris wheel ('Riesenrad'). Public entry into the Prater is free of cost while the costs of individual attractions vary from 1 euro to 10 euro. Lar...