Sarah Winchester, a wealthy widow, built the 160-room Victorian Winchester mansion in 1884. It took over 38 years to build and had workers work on it year round until her death in 1922.
More than 270 miles long, 18 miles wide, and a mile deep, this vast canyon is known throughout the world for its size and beauty.
Pike Place Market is home to the first Starbucks, Rachel the Pig, numerous street performers and entertainers, and the Pike Place Fish Market, which features the fish-throwing fishmongers.
The Alamo battle only lasted 13 days in 1836. The US fought against an army of 4,000 men displaying courage & self-sacrifice even though they were defeated by the Mexican army.
One of Chicago’s tallest buildings, this 100-story structure opened in 1970 and rises 1,127 feet above the ground.
