{"id":2793,"date":"2017-04-06T07:57:14","date_gmt":"2017-04-06T07:57:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tinggly.com\/journal\/?p=2793"},"modified":"2024-07-22T07:08:12","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T07:08:12","slug":"our-5-best-us-architecture-experiences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tinggly.com\/journal\/our-5-best-us-architecture-experiences\/","title":{"rendered":"Our 5 Best US Architecture Experiences"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Although it\u2019s a (relatively) new country, the United States has a fantastic and diverse architecture, which naturally varies from state to state. In the South you often see the grand colonial plantation homes such as Oak Alley in New Orleans; in New York and Chicago you see towering skyscrapers and magnificent townhouses built by industrialists; on the east coast there are the super-trendy mansions of celebrities that have sweeping views of the ocean, and in the central states you have rustic, sprawling ranches and country houses. Here\u2019s our pick of the 5 best architecture experiences in the Tinggly collection right now&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Space Needle, Seattle<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Seattle\u2019s iconic Space Needle was built for the 1962 World\u2019s Fair, and towers over the city at 184 meters. The views are, naturally, epic &#8211; you can see downtown of course, but on a clear day you\u2019ll also see Mt. Rainier, Elliott Bay and the Olympic and Cascade Mountains. At the top of this futuristic structure you have an observation deck and also a cool revolving restaurant. As well as a visit to the top of the Space Needle, our <a href=\"https:\/\/tinggly.com\/united-states\/washington\/seattle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seattle gift experience<\/a> also includes a fun guided tour of key city sights such as Pike Place Market and the world\u2019s first Starbucks!<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20625%20328'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load alignnone size-full wp-image-2795\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/tinggly.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Space-Needle-Seattle-1900x1000.jpg\" alt=\"Space Needle, Seattle\" width=\"625\" height=\"328\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2795\" src=\"https:\/\/tinggly.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Space-Needle-Seattle-1900x1000.jpg\" alt=\"Space Needle, Seattle\" width=\"625\" height=\"328\" \/><\/noscript><strong>Atlanta Towers, Atlanta<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nicknamed the King and Queen because their white tops make them look like chess pieces, the Atlanta Towers are one of the most recognisable sights on the city skyline. Of course, when you\u2019re viewing such tall buildings, it\u2019s difficult to really appreciate their size from ground level, so this <a href=\"https:\/\/tinggly.com\/united-states\/georgia\/atlanta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Atlanta gift experience<\/a> features a short helicopter flight next to the towers, as well as around other city landmarks such as the Governor\u2019s Mansion.<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20625%20328'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load alignnone size-full wp-image-2796\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/tinggly.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/the-King-and-Queen-atlanta-1900x1000.jpg\" alt=\"the King and Queen atlanta\" width=\"625\" height=\"328\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2796\" src=\"https:\/\/tinggly.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/the-King-and-Queen-atlanta-1900x1000.jpg\" alt=\"the King and Queen atlanta\" width=\"625\" height=\"328\" \/><\/noscript><strong>Mount Morris Tour, New York<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Some of the Big Apple\u2019s most handsome and distinctive architecture is found around Harlem. The 19th century homes built by residents are beautifully maintained, as are many of the famous churches here which still draw huge crowds every Sunday. We love this <a href=\"https:\/\/tinggly.com\/experiences\/mount-morris-harlem-gospel-experience-brunch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harlem guided tour<\/a> because not only does it include a spine-tingling church service with a gospel choir, but you also head out afterwards to one of the area\u2019s finest local brunch spots with your guide to learn more about Harlem history.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hoover Dam Tour, Las Vegas<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Hoover Dam, constructed in the 1930s close to Las Vegas, is one of the planet\u2019s greatest engineering marvels. This immense wall of concrete is among the biggest sightseeing attractions in Nevada, and our <a href=\"https:\/\/tinggly.com\/united-states\/arizona\">Hoover Dam tour<\/a> for two illuminates the story behind its construction, with behind-the-scenes visits of the generator room and other sections. You\u2019ll also get some entrancing views of Lake Mead, created by the dam and the largest reservoir in the country when full.<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20625%20328'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load alignnone size-full wp-image-2797\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/tinggly.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Hoover-Dam-Tour-Las-Vegas--1900x1000.jpg\" alt=\"Hoover Dam Tour, Las Vegas\" width=\"625\" height=\"328\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2797\" src=\"https:\/\/tinggly.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Hoover-Dam-Tour-Las-Vegas--1900x1000.jpg\" alt=\"Hoover Dam Tour, Las Vegas\" width=\"625\" height=\"328\" \/><\/noscript><strong>Oak Alley Plantation, New Orleans<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fancy a slice of authentic Southern hospitality? Oak Alley is surely one of Louisiana\u2019s most beautiful former mansion houses. The stately home is now open to the public as an educational experience, so with this <a href=\"https:\/\/tinggly.com\/united-states\/louisiana\/new-orleans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Orleans plantation tour<\/a> you can wander through the cypress trees on the bank of the Mississippi, and learn about its fascinating, sometimes unpleasant history with an expert guide.<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20625%20328'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load alignnone size-full wp-image-2798\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/tinggly.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Oak-Alley-Plantation-New-Orleans-1900x1000.jpg\" alt=\"Oak Alley Plantation, New Orleans\" width=\"625\" height=\"328\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2798\" src=\"https:\/\/tinggly.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Oak-Alley-Plantation-New-Orleans-1900x1000.jpg\" alt=\"Oak Alley Plantation, New Orleans\" width=\"625\" height=\"328\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Although it\u2019s a (relatively) new country, the United States has a fantastic and diverse architecture, which naturally varies from state to state. 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