Did you know? Millennium Park is one of the world's largest green roofs. It's 24.5 acres of green space are built on top of a subterranean parking garage. Leer más.
One of Brooklyn's first fashion destinations, Bird was the very first LEED- certified retail store in NYC. It was recently voted Best Women's Boutique by NY Magazine. [Essential NYC Shops] Leer más.
In 2010, Tad Friend sought to achieve what had once been done by John Updike in 1956: to walk from the Empire State Building to Rockefeller Center without ever setting foot on Fifth or Sixth Avenue Leer más.
In 1996, Ian Frazier started a writing workshop here at the largest soup kitchen in New York City Leer más.
Burberry’s new London flagship is open on Regent Street – much more than a shopping destination, it’s an events and innovation hub. Read more about it here: bit.ly/PWRU7z Leer más.
The entire Versailles site is larger than the island of Manhattan! Leer más.
In "Ferris Bueller’s Day Off" (1986), the little girl in the center of "A Sunday on La Grande Jatte—1884" (1884–86) captivated the attention of Ferris' friend Cameron. Leer más.
While at the Art Institute, make sure to check out their self-guided movie-themed tour. Click the link that follows this tip to view the PDF. Leer más.
Through June 20, visitors can peruse a groundbreaking collection of Matisse’s works, which showcase the talents of one of the greatest painters of the 20th century. There will be an $18 admission fee. Leer más.
The Art Institute of Chicago has one of the largest and most extensive collections of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings in the world. Leer más.
The company sells art books at outlets such as Urban Outfitters & Saks Fifth Ave, but this outpost hopes to lure fans looking to pick up books about Dali, Calatrava and Dennis Hopper’s photographs Leer más.
The "Historic Route 66" begins in Chicago at Grant Park on Adams Street in front of the Art Institute of Chicago. Leer más.
According to John Hughes, The Art Institute "was a place of refuge for me, I went there quite a bit, I loved it. I knew all the paintings, the building. [Ferris] was a chance for me to go back..." Leer más.
See 160 works by Pop artist Roy Lichtenstein in a major retrospective May 22 - September 3. Chicago has the honor of being the first city to host the show: Leer más.
The spectacular Modern Wing, designed by Renzo Piano in limestone, glass, and steel was voted by T+L readers as one of the world’s top new landmarks in 2011. Leer más.
Taking the day off? You're at one of the many stops Matthew Broderick and friends make in 1986's "Ferris Buller's Day Off." Don't forget to find Cameron's favorite "A Sunday on La Grande Jatte." Leer más.
"Royal Tenenbaum bought the house on Archer Avenue in the winter of his 35th year." Wes Anderson reconsidered shooting 2001's Royal Tenenbaums on a sound stage after discovering this location Leer más.
When he's not out saving New York City, Peter Parker works as a newspaper photograper at the Daily Bugle, which has called New York's famous Flatiron Building home in the recent "Spiderman" movies Leer más.
In 1971 Frazier & Ali squared off at MSG in the Fight of the Century, featured in 2007's "American Gangster." Its here that Russell Crowe first takes an interest in Denzel Washington's crime career Leer más.
Here on the observation deck of the Empire State building, Meg Ryan meets Tom Hanks for the first time after being setup by his son on a call-in radio show in 1993's "Sleepless in Seattle." Leer más.
In order to shoot the opening of 2001's "Vanilla Sky", which features Tom Cruise alone in Times Square, the production received unprecedented permission to shut down Times Square one Sunday morning Leer más.
You talkin' to me? In 1976's "Taxi Driver" Robert Deniro gives himself a new haircut and sets out to Columbus Circle to assassinate a senator. Spotted by Secret Service, he quickly flees Leer más.
In 1988's "BIG" Tom Hanks encounters his boss wondering the aisles of FAO Schwartz. Together, they hop on the oversized piano and tap out "Heart & Soul" and "Chopsticks" to the delight of the crowd Leer más.
In 2006's "Night At the Museum" Ben Stiller begins a new job at the American History Museum as a guard. At night, he has his hands full as the museum's collection comes to life and causes mischief Leer más.
Here on the steps of the Met, Will Smith and Kevin James first meet in 2005's romantic comedy "Hitch" as Hitch (Smith) agrees to help Alfred (James) in his quest to land the woman of his dreams. Leer más.
In the opening scene of 1997's "Men in Black" Will Smith's pursuit of a criminal through the streets of NYC concludes at the Guggenheim. Its here that he realizes this criminal might not be human... Leer más.
Aging pitcher Billy Chapel (Kevin Costner), looking back on his career and love life, finds himself pitching a perfect game at Yankee Stadium in 1999's "For Love of the Game." Leer más.
As Kevin McCallister sits at Laguardia Airport in 1990's "Home Alone 2", he looks out at New York City and realizes that being separated from his family might not be such a bad thing after all. Leer más.
The exterior of the candy factory was used as Gotham Hospital in 2008's The Dark Knight Leer más.
The Old Chicago Post Office served as the Gotham National Bank from which the Joker and his clown henchmen make a large withdrawal in the opening scene of 2008's "The Dark Knight." Leer más.
This Art-Deco building also serves as Wayne Enterprises, the center of the Gotham Skyline is 2005's "Batman Begins" Leer más.
The exciting final faceoff between Batman and the Joker in 2008's The Dark Knight took place here while the building was under construction. Leer más.
In 1995's "Heat" Robert De Niro and Al Pacino's characters meet for the first time over dinner at Kate Mantilini. It's also the first time these two actors had ever shared the same screen together Leer más.
Factoid: Owner Liz Myer was once a stylist for Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler. Leer más.
Come for the classic American style and home decor--stay for the cafe that was allegedly one of Oprah's favorites. Leer más.
Preggers? Register here for the shower--they've got stylish maternity looks from Bebe au Lait and Japanese Weekend plus baby accessories from like diaper bags from Fleurville and Loom. Leer más.
Limited-edition collabs and a Mitchell & Ness shop-in-shop make Ubiq a go-to shopping destination for Philly sneaker fanatics. Leer más.
Did you know? Built in 1894, the garden is the oldest Japanese-style garden in the United States. Leer más.
Did you know? San Francisco’s Chinatown is the oldest in North America and the largest outside of Asia. Leer más.
The West Village's placid, tree-lined blocks have played starring roles in a number of television and movies -- “Sex and the City” being the most notable recent example. Leer más.
Originally known as Fourth Ave. In 1830s between E 34th- E 40th, there used to be a rail line. To beautify area a green space was created. Road was renamed Park Ave in 1860. More site info via<LINK> Leer más.
Only in Hollywood can a cemetery be a tourist attraction. Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which used to be known as Hollywood Memorial Park, is one of the oldest cemeteries in Los Angeles. Leer más.
The historic French Market became an outdoor Farmers’ Market, which never closes and has been selling “most anything that grows” since 1791. Leer más.
Despite its hefty $20 ticket price, the museum attracted its highest-ever number of visitors, 3.09 million, during its 2010 fiscal year. "Monet's Water Lilies" was the most popular exhibit. Leer más.
The point where all distances to NY are measured. Was designed by "The Father of Traffic Safety" William Eno who never drove a car in his life. 70' Columbus statue added 1892. More info in our blog Leer más.
Astoria Park's mammoth public pool hosted the swimming and diving trials for the U.S. Olympic Teams in 1936 and 1964. Leer más.