Construction of the Navy Pier, Chicago, begun in 1914 under the direction of architect Charles Sumner Frost. The pier was originally designed a shipping and recreational facility, it is now however a theme park and shopping mall.
The Pier is also however a great place to view both the cities skyline and Lake Michigan. The Lake at 118 miles wide and 307 miles long is one of the five great lakes of America.
View the Quicktime panorama of the Navy Pier Chicago. (2.3mb).
The Bay Area Rapid Transist System in San Francisco is known as the BART. Out of a total of 43 BART stations there are 15 surface, 13 elevated and 15 subway stations. Opened to the public in 1972 it provides a quick and easy way to explore San Francisco.
View the Quicktime panorama of the BART Station, Berkeley, San Francisco (1.9mb).
The Bay Area Rapid Transist System in San Francisco is known as the BART. Out of a total of 43 BART stations there are 15 surface, 13 elevated and 15 subway stations. Opened to the public in 1972 it provides a quick and easy way to explore San Francisco.
View the Quicktime panorama of the BART Station, Berkeley, San Francisco (1.9mb).
The small parking area at the northern tip of Twin Peaks Boulevard has one of the best views of San Francisco and the Bay Area. It allows you to view the city and its landmarks including the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz in the distance.
View the Quicktime panorama of Twin Peaks San Francisco (4.1mb).