It was over four decades ago that the Beatles were at the top of their game. But, for some reason, their music transcends generations. And with the advent of The Beatles’ Rock Band, a whole new generation will likely be introduced to their music. Check out these real-world locations that were frequented by or connected to the Beatles:
Cavern Club, Liverpool - a replica of the club where the Fab Four played over 300 gigs, built from the bricks of the original building.
Abbey Road Crossing, London - the location of the crosswalk where the Abbey Road album cover was photographed.
The Royal Albert Hall, London - The Beatles played this venue numerous times, once even sharing the stage with the Rolling Stones.
Hamburg, Germany - The early Beatles honed their craft in this city.
Amsterdam Hilton, the Netherlands - The location of John Lennon’s and Yoko Ono’s first Be-In for Peace.
Fairmont Queen Elizabeth, Montreal - The location of John and Yoko’s next Bed-In, and where the song, “Give Peace a Chance,” was recorded.
Strawberry Fields, Central Park, New York - A memorial to John Lennon.
Candlestick Park, San Francisco - August 29th, 1969 was the Beatles’ next-to-last concert at Candlestick Park.
Rishikesh, India - After a week long meditation course with the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in Wales, the boys followed him to his ashram in the foothills of the Himalayas.
Savile Row/Apple Studios, London - Location of the Beatles’ final rooftop performance.
Learn more about John and Yoko’s Montreal Bed-In for Peace in this video:
President Obama has said that he wants to reopen the Statue of Liberty’s Crown - which looks over New York Harbor - to visitors. There are hurdles to overcome, however the idea is out there.
The Crown - as well as the Statue and Liberty Island - was closed to visitors after the Sept. 11 attacks because of security issues. The Island and the base of the statue have since reopened, however the Crown remains closed to visitors. Read more…
Get this: One million revelers in Times Square for New Year’s festivities generated over 40 tons of garbage. Sanitation crews started clean-up shortly after midnight, and due to high winds, confetti and trash was scattered as far as the East River. But good times were had by all! Read more…
Sometimes, an author is inspired by his or her surroundings. Here is a list of locations that inspired some of the most important novels of recent history:
What: The Little Women House
Where: Concord, Massachusetts, USAWhat: Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasured Island
Where: Saranac Lake, New York, USAWhat: The Mark Twain Home: Tom Sawyer’s Stomping Grounds
Where: Hannibal, Missouri, USAWhat: Anne of Green Gables Country
Where: Cavendish, Prince Edward Island, CanadaWhat: Brontë Parsonage Museum
Where: Haworth, EnglandWhat: Hans Christian Andersen House: Denmark’s Storyteller Supreme
Where: Odense, DenmarkWhat: The Anne Frank House: Life in the Secret Annex
Where: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
New York is a great city to visit no matter what time of year. But at Christmas, there is even more to see and do. Here are a few things you should take in if you’re in Manhattan within the next few months:
Christmas tree lighting at Rockefeller Centre
Ice skating at Rockefeller Centre
Nutcracker ballet
Bryant Park: Holiday shops and free-admission skating rink
Christmas-themed department store display windows
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Keep this in mind if you’re traveling to New York anytime soon: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority of New York is prepared to make serious cuts to its service, which could result in more crowded trains, reduced service and layoffs. Fare hikes are also a possibility, to help deal with an estimated $1.2 billion budgetary deficit. Read more…
Architect David Fisher has designed a rotating skyscraper. Each floor rotates independently and therefore the result is a building that changes shape. One is set to be built in Dubai in the near future, and apparently he has been looking for a location in Manhattan. Tomorrow, he has a press conference set for Miami, which might mean he’s found a location for his bizarre structure there. Read more…
An installation art piece at New York’s Guggenheim Museum, titled “Revolving Hotel Room,” is doubling as - you guessed it - a hotel room. Guests can reserve the space and sleep overnight in the museum. With this, they get access to theanyspacewhatever exhibit - supervised, of course - plus a bunch of other hotel-type amenities. Read more…
There’s never a bad season to visit a park, so here is a list of the best parks in the United States:
40. Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Brecksville, Ohio
39. Cape Cod National Seashore in Wellfleet, Massachusetts
38. Mount Rushmore National Memorial in Keystone, South Dakota
37. North Cascades National Park in Sedro-Woolley, Washington
36. Shenandoah National Park in Luray, Virginia
35. Jean Lafitte National Historic Park and Preserve in Thibodaux, Louisiana
34. Acadia National Park in Acadia National Park, Maine
33. Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore in Porter, Indiana
32. Double Trouble State Park in Bayville, New Jersey
31. Great Basin National Park in Baker, Nevada
30. Niobrara National Scenic River in Valentine, Nebraska
29. Cumberland Island in St. Marys, Georgia
28. Weir Farm in Wilton, Connecticut
27. Mammoth Cave National Park in Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
26. Isle Royale National Park Travel in Houghton, Michigan
25. Rocky Mountain National Park in Estes, Colorado
24. Minto-Brown Island Park in Salem, Oregon
23. Horseshoe Bend National Military Park in Daviston, Alabama Horseshoe Bend in Page, Arizona
22. Hot Springs National Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas
21. Carson National Forest in Penasco, New Mexico
20. Swope Park in Kansas City, Missouri
19. South Fork Quantico Creek Loop in Washington D.C.
18. Big Bend National Park in Big Bend National Park, Texas
17. Capitol Reef National Park in Torrey, Utah
16. Gaviota State Park in Los Angeles, California
15. Glacier National Park in West Glacier, Montana
14. Ice Age National Scenic Trail in Madison, Wisconsin
13. Millenium Park in Chicago, Illinois
12. Gettysburg National Military Park in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
11. Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis, Minnesota
10. Central Park in New York City, New York
9. Everglades National Park in Homestead, Florida
8. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
7. Yellowstone National Park in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
6. Yosemite National Park in Yosemite National Park, California
5. Great Smoky Mountains National Park Gatlinburg, Tennessee
4. Slide Rock State Park in Sedona, Arizona
3. Denali National Park and Preserve in Talkeetna, Alaska
2. Nā Pali Coast State Park in Kauaʻi, Hawaii
1. Grand Canyon National Park in Grand Canyon, Arizona
DJ A-Trak has traveled the world, and, obviously, stayed in a lot of hotels. He is putting these experiences to use by doing video reviews of hotels worldwide. Above is his opinion of the Tribeca Grand in New York. Below is WatchMojo’s interview with DJ A-Trak. Read more…
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