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Saint James's Park
London, United Kingdom
St. James’s Park used to be a swamp. The land was purchased by Henry VIII in 1532. His successor, James I, drained the swamp, landscaped the gardens, and introduced exotic birds and animals. Charles II, inspired by the French royal gardens he saw while in exile, redecorated the park and opened it to the public. The park we see today is the product of a remodeling effort u...
What to do with Children in Tow
Montreal, Canada
Montreal promises quality time to both adults and kids. The ongoing year-round festivals are usually family-oriented, and so are most public places around the city. Some venues also offer child-specific activities. Some of them are: 1. Montreal Science Centre: Location: 333, de la Commune Street West, Montréal (Québec), H2Y 2E2. Telephone: 1 877 496-4724 or (514) 496-4724 Fax: (514) ...
Victoria and Albert Museum
London, United Kingdom
The Victoria and Albert Museum first opened in 1852 and moved to its current location in 1857. Queen Victoria herself officially opened the museum on June 22nd. From the beginning, the museum focused on more practical decorative items – metalwork, furniture, textiles, etc. It catered to ordinary working class citizens, reflected in its evening and nighttime opening hours (enabled by gas lightin...
Reliant Astrodome
Houston, United States
Reliant Astrodome, known simply as the Astrodome, is fondly called 'the eighth wonder of the world', and has been home to The Astros, a Major League baseball team. Designed by engineer Jack Boyd Buckley, it is a multi-purpose stadium designed for both baseball and football. It is most known for the artificial grass used called Astroturf. Website: www.reliantpark.com/relianta...