North Pole City

North Pole City (NPC) is a year–round family entertainment center located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The facility includes an indoor ice rink, a sledding hill, a Christmas–themed village, and a variety of other holiday–themed attractions. NPC is open to the public for individual visits, group rentals, and private events.

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“Prix de West” 2021 National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

Get ready to be blown away by the incredible “2021 Prix de West” at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum! This amazing annual event invites top artists from all over the nation to showcase their traditional and contemporary western art. With a fantastic range of media on display, including oil paintings, watercolors, wood carvings, …

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Chaco Culture National Historical Park

Chaco Culture National Historical Park is a United States National Historical Park in the American Southwest hosting a concentration of pueblos. The park is located in northwestern New Mexico, between Albuquerque and Farmington, in a remote canyon cut by the Chaco Wash. (Wikipedia)

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Pecos National Historical Park

Ruins of the lost church, also known as the Ortiz Church, you will explore the fascinating history of some of the earliest missionary efforts in Northern New Mexico. The church, which dates from 1617-1621, was first described and mapped by Adolph Bandelier in 1880. Pecos National Historical Park is a United States National Historical Park …

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Albany Heritage Visitor Center

Discover the captivating story of Albany, New York, at Heritage Albany! This exciting, volunteer-run heritage center is nestled in a charming 19th-century store building right in the heart of the historic downtown area. Get ready to embark on a journey through time as you explore fascinating exhibits showcasing the city’s rich history, stunning architecture, and …

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American Revolution

Embark on an unforgettable virtual journey through time as we explore the gripping events of the late 1760s that would forever change the course of history. Witness the American colonies’ transformation from loyal British subjects to a united front fighting for their independence. Join us as we delve into the tumultuous era of the American …

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Auriesville Shrine

The Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs, situated in the hamlet of Auriesville in Fultonville, NY, is a significant site of historical and religious importance. The area was once the 17th Century Mohawk Village of Ossernenon and is now a Roman Catholic shrine that honors three Jesuit missionaries who were martyred here, along with St. …

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America’s Stonehenge

Discover the Mysteries of America’s Stonehenge! Embark on a captivating journey to America’s Stonehenge, a fascinating archaeological site nestled within the charming town of Salem, New Hampshire. Spread across 30 acres of picturesque landscape, this historical gem features an array of mysterious rocks and stone structures that will spark your imagination and transport you to …

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Cincinnati Observatory

Captured by: Reality Capture Experts The Cincinnati Observatory is located in Cincinnati, Ohio on top of Hyde Park. It consists of two observatory buildings housing an 11-inch and 16-inch aperture refracting telescope. It is the oldest professional observatory in the United States. (Wikipedia) Telescope by Oleh on Sketchfab Library Learn More About HistoryView VR

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Alexander Hamilton’s Grave

Captured by: Real Virtual Zone Discover the final resting place of Alexander Hamilton, a true American icon and one of the nation’s founding fathers! As the first Secretary of the Treasury, Hamilton played a pivotal role in shaping our country under George Washington’s leadership. But did you know that his story took a dramatic turn due …

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Banyan Tree

Banyan trees are a type of fig tree that is native to India and Southeast Asia. They are known for their aerial roots that grow downwards from their branches and can eventually become secondary trunks. In Lahaina, Hawaii, there is a particularly famous banyan tree, located in the town center, which is believed to be …

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Allandale Mansion

Discover the captivating history of Allandale, a key East Tennessee landmark that has been intertwined with Kingsport’s story over the last century. We’ve curated an engaging collection of fun facts and fascinating tales to help you appreciate the rich heritage of this remarkable place. Allandale’s stunning grounds were brought to life under the watchful eye …

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Bent County/Las Animas Cemetery

The Bent County/Las Animas Cemetery has been a significant community burial ground for over 160 years, serving as the final resting place for numerous notable figures in Colorado history. Among those interred there is William Bent, a renowned fur trader who, along with his brother, constructed and operated the legendary Bent’s Fort. A faithful replica …

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John W. Rawlings Heritage Center and Museum

John W. Rawlings Heritage Center and Museum exhibits include early 1900’s storefronts of a post office, barber shop, jewelry store, candy shop, and the Bent County Bank, Kit Carson, Festus, and many more. Captured by: Drone Bros, LLC Library Learn More About HistoryView VR

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Lemp Mansion

The Lemp Mansion (3322 DeMenil Place, St. Louis, Missouri) is a historical house in Benton Park, St. Louis, Missouri. It is also the site of four suicides by Lemp family members after the death of the son Frederick Lemp, whose William J. Lemp Brewing Co. dominated the St. Louis beer market before Prohibition with its Falstaff beer brand. The mansion is said to be haunted …

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ClubCorp Holdings – Metropolitan Club

ClubCorp (NASDAQ: MYCC) is an American corporation with a home office in Dallas and is the largest owner and operator of private golf and country clubs in the country. It owns or operates more than 200 golf and country clubs and business, sports and alumni clubs worldwide. Located in 26 states, the District of Columbia …

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Lawshe Memorial Museum

Lawshe Memorial Museum was created to protect, understand and share the history of the community, the Dakota County Historical Society was created in 1939.  They did not have a museum until 1955, and even then it was small, housed in a single room within the local high school. However, throughout the years, the museum and …

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Yours Truly, Dining Hall

In this interactive artwork, visitors were encouraged to write postcards addressed to some of the prisoners represented in Trace. Ai has spoken of the deep feeling of isolation that afflicts incarcerated people and the fear that their causes have been forgotten. Yours Truly is a direct response to these concerns—serving as a reminder that their voices and causes …

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Blossom, Hospital

With intricately detailed encrustations of ceramic flowers, Ai transforms the utilitarian fixtures (sinks, toilets, and tubs) in several hospital ward cells and medical offices into fantastical, fragile porcelain bouquets. The profusion of flowers rendered in a cool and brittle material could be understood as an ironic reference to China’s famous Hundred Flowers Campaign of 1956, …

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Stay Tuned, A Block

An intimate and evocative sound installation, Stay Tuned invites visitors into 12 individual cells in A Block, where they can sit and listen to spoken words, poetry, and music by people who have been imprisoned for the creative expression of their beliefs—as well as works created under conditions of incarceration. The work prompts introspection and understanding of …

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Refraction, New Industries Building

Using the imagery of flight to evoke the tension between freedom and confinement, this monumental installation—weighing more than five tons—is modeled after a bird’s wing. The artwork is composed of reflective panels originally used on Tibetan solar cookers. Located on the lower floor and viewed from the gun gallery above, the installation positions the visitor …

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Refraction, with secret tunnel access

Using the imagery of flight to evoke the tension between freedom and confinement, this monumental installation—weighing more than five tons—is modeled after a bird’s wing. The artwork is composed of reflective panels originally used on Tibetan solar cookers. Located on the lower floor and viewed from the gun gallery above, the installation positions the visitor …

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Trace, New Industries Building

In this installation, the viewer is confronted with a field of 176 colorful portraits laid out across an expanse of the floor. Each portrait—intricately constructed from LEGO® bricks—represents an individual who has been imprisoned or exiled because of his or her beliefs, actions, or affiliations. (Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy) Library Learn More About HistoryView …

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With Wind, New Industries Building

This large-scale installation, located in the building once used for prison labor, is based on the traditional Chinese “dragon kite” and features multiple kites strung together to create a single, large multipart kite. The stylized birds and flowers represented on each kite speak to the natural environs of Alcatraz Island—an important bird habitat—and reference 30 …

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Rose Island Lighthouse

The Rose Island Light, built in 1870, is on Rose Island in Narragansett Bay in Newport, Rhode Island in the United States. It is preserved, maintained and operated by The Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation. One of a group of New England lighthouses built to an award-winning design by Vermont architect Albert Dow,[3] Rose Island Light has sisters at Sabin Point, Pomham Rocks, and Colchester Reef. The lighthouse stands …

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Steinert Hall

Steinert Hall is an underground concert hall found in Boston, Massachusetts. Nicknamed “The Little Gem,” Steinert Hall was originally built in 1886. During its heyday, the hall featured musicians such as Russian pianist Sergei Rachmaninoff, along with former prime minister of Poland and Polish pianist Ignacy Jan Paderewski. NBC’s TODAY took a tour of Steinert Hall, …

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Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village Farmstead

Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village, formerly called the Amherst Museum, is an open-air museum located in Amherst, New York. The Museum is dedicated to preserving the history the Town of Amherst, the Village of Williamsville and the Niagara Frontier. (Wikipedia) Captured by: SiteView Library Learn More About HistoryView VR

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The September 11 Memorial Walkway of Southern Illinois

The September 11 Memorial Walkway of Southern Illinois will be dedicated to the many victims and brave respondents of the vicious attacks on America’s freedom and ideals. The Memorial will honor victims of the attacks and those who risked their lives to save others. It will recognize the thousands who survived and the remarkable compassion …

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Liberty Bell

The Liberty Bell is an iconic symbol of American independence, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Formerly placed in the steeple of the Pennsylvania State House (now renamed Independence Hall), the bell today is located in the Liberty Bell Center in Independence National Historical Park. The bell was commissioned in 1752 by the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly from …

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Plymouth Rock

Plymouth Rock is the traditional site of disembarkation of William Bradford and the Mayflower Pilgrims who founded Plymouth Colony in 1620. The Pilgrims did not refer to Plymouth Rock in any of their writings; the first known recorded reference to the rock dates to 1715 when it was described in the town boundary records as …

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“Air Force One” Boeing VC-137B

Created by: Tosolini Productions Embark on an exciting virtual journey through time and discover the fascinating history of SAM 970, the first-ever Presidential jet plane! Designed specifically for President Eisenhower in 1959, this iconic Boeing 707-120 revolutionized presidential travel and brought global diplomacy to new heights. Cruise through the skies as we explore the unique …

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Miguasha National Park

Captured by: ExploraTerra Miguasha National Park is a protected area near Carleton-sur-Mer on the Gaspé Peninsula of Quebec in Canada. Created in 1985 by the Government of Quebec, Miguasha was designated a World Heritage Site in 1999 in recognition of its wealth of fossils, which display a crucial time during the evolution of life on Earth. …

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Wampanoag Homesite Wetu

Created by: Aerial Optics Plimoth Plantation, founded in 1947, is a living history museum in Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA that attempts to replicate the original settlement of the Plymouth Colony established in the 17th century by English colonists who later became known as the Pilgrims. They were among the first people who emigrated to America to …

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Pilgrim Villager House

Created by: Aerial Optics Plimoth Plantation, founded in 1947, is a living history museum in Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA that attempts to replicate the original settlement of the Plymouth Colony established in the 17th century by English colonists who later became known as the Pilgrims. They were among the first people who emigrated to America to …

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Helen Keller’s Birthplace

Captured by: Scott & Kristal Riddle Helen Adams Keller (June 27, 1880 – June 1, 1968) was an American author, political activist, and lecturer. She was the first deaf-blind person to earn a bachelor of arts degree. The story of how Keller’s teacher, Anne Sullivan, broke through the isolation imposed by a near complete lack of …

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