ELMWOOD AVENUE. Among the world's leading collections of international sculptures and paintings, this museum houses a formidable lineup of artists, including Picasso, Renoir, Monet, Matisse, and Van Gogh. A restaurant and gift shop is also on-site. Parking $3-10.

ALLENTOWN. The Ansley Wilcox House is where Theodore Roosevelt was sworn into office in 1901. Roosevelt took the oath of office here following the assassination of President McKinley in 1901. The mansion, which was home to Roosevelt's friend Ansley Wilcox, now serves as a museum.

Freshwater fish from the Great Lakes and sea life from the coral reefs are featured at this fascinating aquarium located at the falls. Discover endangered Peruvian penguins, California sea lions, sharks, piranha, manatees, sea turtles, and more. Daily animal feedings are fun to observe and informational, too! From the second level observation deck, visitors can enjoy a beautiful view of Niagara Falls.

This well-stocked museum has a little of everything, including mummies and one of the biggest Kodiak bears in the world.

The third oldest zoo in the United States, this 23-acre park is dedicated to the preservation of wild and exotic species from around the world and is an active participant in global conservation efforts. More than a thousand animals are housed here, among them some rare and unusual species such as the potoroo, a marsupial from Australia, and the lesser galago, a small bushbaby from Africa. Other animals include grizzly, Kodiak, and polar bears; red pandas; reindeer; tamarins; Indian rhinos and meerkats, as well as an array of reptiles and birds. A Children's Zoo, the interactive World of Wildlife Discovery Center, and a café called the "Beastro" are also featured at this spectacular park. Parking $3/car, $6/bus.