<p>מהקצה השפיצי של בניין האמפייר סטייט בניו יורק, דרך הדיונות הסוחפות של עמק המוות בקליפורניה &ndash; ארצות הברית היא ארץ של ניגודים וקיצונויות &ndash; ואפשרויות בלתי מוגבלות. אל תפספסו את הערים הסואנות ומלאות החיים והאתרים העולמיים המפורסמים בהן &ndash; גשר שער הזהב בסן פרנסיסקו, רחובות מיאמי שטופי השמש, הסטייל הקריאולי המיוחד של ניו אורלינס, או הטבע המרהיב שבפארקים המגוונים. תוכלו לחוות הכל בעצמכם או עם מדריכים, לבלוע עיר כמו ניו יורק שהיא עולם ומלואו, לצאת למסע מחוף לחוף, להתרשם מיפי העיירות הציוריות של ניו אינגלנד, מפלי הניאגרה בצפון מדינת ניו יורק, לעבור בערים שהן תחנות חובה בהיסטוריה של המוזיקה, הטכנולוגיה והכלכלה העולמית ועוד. מי שמחפש חוויות בגוון שונה לגמרי יוכל להרחיק צפונה עד לאלסקה הפראית, או להתפנק על חופי הוואי הבתוליים. ארצות הברית מציעה כל כך הרבה למבקרים, שנדמה שאין תייר שיוכל להכיל את כולה בזמן-חיים אחד. אז חבל על הזמן &ndash; ביחרו יעד וצאו לדרך!</p>

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מהקצה השפיצי של בניין האמפייר סטייט בניו יורק, דרך הדיונות הסוחפות של עמק המוות בקליפורניה – ארצות הברית היא ארץ של ניגודים וקיצונויות – ואפשרויות בלתי מוגבלות. אל תפספסו את הערים הסואנות ומלאות החיים והאתרים העולמיים המפורסמים בהן – גשר שער הזהב בסן פרנסיסקו, רחובות מיאמי שטופי השמש, הסטייל הקריאולי המיוחד של ניו אורלינס, או הטבע המרהיב שבפארקים המגוונים.

It’s easy to spend an afternoon in Harvard Square, a popular gathering place and a hub for street performers thanks to a lively street scene and close proximity to Harvard University. Travelers will find plenty of local life in this Cambridge neighborhood, as well as restaurants, shopping, an old-school newsstand, and public-art installations.The BasicsTechnically the “square” is a triangular plaza at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue, Brattle Street, and John F. Kennedy Street, but the term is also used to identify the surrounding neighborhood, which includes Harvard University. Like many college towns, this area is packed with bars, restaurants, cafés, bookstores, and shops, making it the perfect place to people watch in Cambridge. Walking tours are available, and some all-day tours of Boston include a visit to Harvard Square. Things to Know Before You GoSkateboarders can be found hanging out near a sunken area of Harvard Square known as “the pit,” and the outdoor chess tables in front of the Smith Campus Center are legendary for high-level public matches.Metered parking is limited around the square; 1- and 2-hour meters only accept quarters, but parking is free all night and on Sundays and holidays. Colonial homes from the 1700s line Brattle Street, which was known as Tory Row for the Revolutionary War sympathies of those who lived here.How to Get ThereHarvard Square is located near the center of Cambridge, Massachusetts, at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue, Brattle Street, and John F. Kennedy Street. To get there by subway (known as the T), take the Red Line to the Harvard station; several buses also stop nearby. Bluebikes, Boston's bike-share program, has kiosks around the square.When to Get ThereThe most popular times to visit the Boston and Cambridge area are the summer, when the weather is warm, and the early fall months, when the foliage is changing colors. Keep in mind that Cambridge will be extra busy during college graduation time, which is typically in May and early June.John Harvard StatueFor visitors and prospective students alike, the John Harvard Statue is a local touchstone—literally. Tourists can be found rubbing the left toe of the bronze statue for good luck. Located in Harvard Yard, the figure is a symbol of the university and sometimes the target of pranks by students from visiting schools, especially during football season.

Harvard Square

Harvard University in Cambridge, located just north of Boston, is synonymous with prestige and accomplishment. This Ivy League university accepts only the best and provides a curriculum to students that challenges and inspires them to succeed (faculty and alumni hold over 45 Nobel Prizes!). The country’s first institution of higher learning ever established, Harvard University is a historical school that is also constantly looking toward the future and creating new innovations in education, science, technology, the arts and beyond. Looking at a list of notable graduates of Harvard University -- some of which include Barack Obama, Theodore Roosevelt, Rashida Jones, Norman Mailer, Helen Keller and John Quincy Adams  -- it’s easy to see that the school has a rich and diverse heritage.

Luckily, you don’t need to be a straight A student to explore the campus, which is full of historic buildings, monuments, beautiful architecture and scenic green spaces.

Harvard University

The Charles River is a meandering waterway that runs through 80 miles of eastern Massachusetts, including Boston and Cambridge, before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean. “The Charles”, as it’s often called, plays a role in the lives of many Bostonians. Walkers, joggers, cyclists, kayakers and anyone who loves to quietly relax by the water can be found along its banks every day. It is a picture-perfect snapshot of the pulse and pace of both cities.

The Esplanade, a green, three-mile path that meanders along the Boston side of the river, is the best option for visitors looking for a relaxing river stroll. Simply start near the Museum of Science and continue west to the Boston University Bridge. Along the way, you’ll pass plenty of joggers, wild geese, lemonade stands, and boat rental opportunities.

Without question, the best time to visit is for the city’s annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular.

Charles River

The expansive collection of the Harvard Museum of Natural History, located on the grounds of Harvard University, comes from the school’s major research museums. Visitors will find fabulous displays of fossils and dinosaurs, taxidermied animals from around the world, exquisite glass models of plants, and more at this family-friendly museum.The BasicsEstablished in 1998, the museum displays the historical findings of the university’s three research museums: the Harvard University Herbaria, the Museum of Comparative Zoology, and the Harvard Mineralogical Museum. New exhibitions typically showcase research being done at the university, and the museum’s expansive hands-on educational program means families with small children will find plenty to keep them entertained during a visit here. One of its most popular and acclaimed exhibitions is Glass Flowers, a collection of over 4,000 models that represent more than 830 plant species, which were created by glass artisans Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka.Combine a visit to the Harvard Museum of Natural History with a guided Harvard campus walking tour, or visit independently with the Go Boston Card, which also includes admission to other city and regional highlights such as Fenway Park, the Museum of Science (skip-the-line access), the Paul Revere House, and the Salem Witch Museum.Things to Know Before You GoThe Harvard Museum of Natural History is a must-visit for science and nature enthusiasts and popular with children.An accessible entrance and elevator are located at the north entrance, on the left side of the building.Personal photography is allowed, but the use of flash and tripods is not permitted.Limited parking is available for visitors in nearby garages; permits can be purchased in advance online.The museum has a gift shop with wonderful collection-related items for children and adults.Because the Museum of Natural History is connected to the Peabody Museum, one admission price grants access to both collections.How to Get ThereThe Harvard Museum of Natural History is located at 26 Oxford Street, just north of Kirkland Street, across from the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments, in Cambridge. Via the Boston subway (known as the T), take the Red Line to Harvard station, then walk through Harvard Yard and one block down Oxford Street, about an 8-minute walk. You can also take the Fitchburg bus to Porter Square, from which the museum is less than a mile.When to Get ThereExpect to encounter the biggest crowds in Cambridge during the summer months, when travelers, especially families, are on vacation. Also, keep in mind that the museum is free to Massachusetts residents Sunday mornings from 9am to 12pm and on Wednesdays from 3pm to 5pm (September through May), so those times may be busy as well.Harvard Art MuseumsThis museum collective is comprised of the Fogg Museum, the Busch-Reisinger Museum, and the Arthur M. Sackler Museum. The Fogg Museum is home to Western paintings, sculpture, photographs, and more, from the Middle Ages to present day; the Busch-Reisinger Museum contains art from central and northern Europe; and the Arthur M. Sackler Museum focuses on Asia, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean.

Harvard Museum of Natural History

This bronze statue, which stands at the center of Harvard Yard, is frequently visited by both travelers and prospective students, and it’s also been the target of dozens of pranks since its unveiling. Whether it’s covered in tar, paint, or some other substance, the John Harvard statue remains at the heart of the school named for him … even though the statue isn’t actually of him.The BasicsHistorians aren’t exactly sure what the founder of Harvard University looked like, so artist Daniel Chester French used one of Harvard’s descendants as inspiration for this 1883 statue. Some call it the “Statue of Three Lies” in reference to its inscription, which reads: “John Harvard, Founder, 1638.” Harvard was a major donor, not the founder; the university was established in 1636, not 1638; and the model for the statue was Sherman Hoar, not Harvard. Regardless, this image is among the most recognized in the city, and a stop here is common stop on walking tours of Cambridge.Things to Know Before You GoTourists have been known to rub the left toe of the John Harvard Statue for good luck.Free hour-long campus tours are available, along with a self-guided tour option via an app that features a campus map highlighting important landmarks.The statue is most susceptible to incidents of vandalism during football season, when students from competing schools try to leave their mark (e.g., green paint courtesy of Dartmouth).How to Get ThereThe John Harvard Statue is located in Harvard Yard in Cambridge, just north of Boston. If you are traveling by car to the university, take Interstate 93 to exit 26/26A. Note that parking is very limited around Harvard Square, but private garages are available. To avoid parking hassles, take Boston’s subway, which is known as the T, to the Harvard stop, across the street from Harvard Yard.When to Get ThereExpect smaller crowds in Cambridge in the summer, when school is out. From June to October, more tourists than students will be on campus, making it easier to explore. Come fall, visitors frequent the area to check out the colorful foliage. In general, travelers tend to avoid Boston and Cambridge in the winter when temperatures can be frigid.Harvard Book StoreOpen since 1932, this locally owned, independent bookstore is known for its extensive selection of new and used books. Customers can even print paperback books on-site from electronic files that are available online. The bookstore also hosts author events and readings throughout the year, as well as organizing a book circle.

John Harvard Statue

Founded in 1971, the MIT Museum is home to a wide array of exhibits showcasing the intersection of science, technology, and art, from artificial intelligence and holography to robotics. The museum offers rotating exhibitions on STEAM-based topics, demonstrations by faculty and students, workshops, and hands-on activities.The BasicsThe Mark Epstein Innovation Gallery—one of the museum’s largest—is located on the first floor and offers an inside look at some of the most cutting-edge research currently being conducted at MIT. Photography lovers can venture to the second floor, where both artistic and scientific images grace the halls. Highlights of the MIT Museum include kinetic art by Arthur Ganson, with some 5,000 moving parts that invite visitors’ participation, and the Hall of Hacks, which displays some of the biggest pranks in MIT history. Visitors can take a self-guided tour or a tour with a museum educator, who can customize a tour to a group’s interests.Things to Know Before You GoA self-guided visit to the MIT Museum typically takes 1.5 to two hours.The museum is wheelchair-accessible.The exhibits are geared toward middle school, high school, and adult audiences.Lockers and coat racks are available.How to Get ThereThe MIT Museum is located at 265 Massachusetts Avenue and is accessible via the Red Line on the Boston subway system, known as the T. Get off at the Central Square stop, which is a 7-minute walk away, or the Kendall Square stop, a 15-minute walk from the museum. Bus 1 stops at Sidney Street and Massachusetts Avenue.When to Get ThereThe MIT Museum is closed on major holidays, and remains open an hour longer, until 6pm, during July and August. The Idea Hub, where visitors can try hands-on activities, is open on the weekends from 12pm to 4pm. Major events include Feb Fest, in February, and the Cambridge Science Festival, which takes place in April.Harvard Museum of Natural HistoryLocated on the Harvard University campus, this museum encompasses three institutions: the Harvard University Herbaria, the Museum of Comparative Zoology, and the Harvard Mineralogical Museum. Inside, you will find artifacts such as fossils, taxidermied animals, and the popular Glass Flowers exhibit, which is a collection of over 4,000 exquisite glass models of plant species.

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