Aside from the obvious choice at Alcatraz, there’s also: Twin Peaks – two hills, standing 925 feet tall in the geographic center of San Francisco. You can…… Read more “how to get the best view of san francisco”
Tag: City Sights
exploring alcatraz
I always imagined that a visit to Alcatraz would be like an episode of Travel Channel’s Ghost Adventures. Lost souls, who were wrongfully (or rightfully) imprisoned, would…… Read more “exploring alcatraz”
washington, d.c. 2016
In honor of President Obama, let’s look back and reminisce on the better times when he was still in office. Ben and I took a trip to…… Read more “washington, d.c. 2016”
a bird’s eye view of amsterdam
Arguably, the best place to get such a view (275 feet up in the air, to be exact), would be the Westertoren, which is the bell tower…… Read more “a bird’s eye view of amsterdam”
more touristy chicago things
1. The Magnificent Mile – Chicago’s largest shopping district – 13 blocks to be exact. It’s almost like the Fifth Avenue of New York City, except the…… Read more “more touristy chicago things”
chicago as seen from 1,450 feet up in the air
Don’t worry, you’ll be completely safe. Except for the time the Skydeck cracked back in 2014, but you know, other than that, you’ll be completely safe. Willis Tower,…… Read more “chicago as seen from 1,450 feet up in the air”
how to be a tourist in chicago
Visit the Bean Take lots of pictures of, with, around, under, etc. of said Bean Or more accurately, Cloud Gate, which is what it’s actually called. This…… Read more “how to be a tourist in chicago”
another amazing (and free) view of chicago
If you’re visiting Chicago on a budget, or you just don’t feel like shelling out $30+ for a boat tour, a great way to see the city…… Read more “another amazing (and free) view of chicago”
how to get a fantastic view of the chicago skyline
Two words. Navy Pier. It was built in 1916, marking 2016 as their 100th anniversary – so I’m sure there will be lots of special events to…… Read more “how to get a fantastic view of the chicago skyline”
how to be a tourist in pittsburgh
I’m not going to lie to you. There’s not much. At least not in the two half days that I experienced it. There’s the Duquesne Incline, the…… Read more “how to be a tourist in pittsburgh”
how to be a tourist 