Archive for August 22nd, 2005

Google Sightseeing takes you on tour of the world as seen from satellite, using the free Google Earth program, or Google Maps in your web browser. Each weekday your guides James and Alex present new weird and wonderful sights as suggested by readers.

The editors: James & Alex

Navy Pier

Monday, 22nd August 2005 by James

Chicago’s Navy Pier host numerous entertainment facilities including a 148 ft Ferris Wheel, a 44ft high musical carousel with 36 hand-painted animals, the 1500 seat skyline stage, a 7 story Shakespeare theatre complex, an 18 hole mini-golf course, 2 museums (the Children’s Museum and the Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows), a 40ft high wave swinger, an IMAX theatre and a partridge in a pear tree. (Wikipedia page).

Navy Pier

Thanks: Peter & DDA

Bronco Stadium

Monday, 22nd August 2005 by James

Bronco Stadium at Boise State University is home to the only blue “Smurf Turf” field in the World. The end-zones say “BOISE STATE BRONCOS”.

Blue Turf