Originally intended to be a cultural center of Baltimore called the Peabody Institute Library, the George Peabody Library as it stands now is the research library of Johns Hopkins University. The library was a part of the Institute from 1878 until 1967, when it became owned by the city of Baltimore. It was eventually passed to Johns Hopkins in 1982, Read more...

Built in 2015, this ultra-modern library exudes warmth and comfort through a scattering of color and a wood and brick design. On the outside, the building is meant look like the craftsman style homes that are popular in the area, so visitors feel at ease from the moment they arrive. Read more...

Who wouldn’t want to train like a VIP? At private training facility Peak Performance, owners/celeb trainers Joe Dowdell and Jay Wright help clients get in the best shape of their lives using innovative tools and equipment, and impeccable technique. And while these workouts don’t come cheap, every inch of the 10,000-square-foot space is designed to work for you, from functional Read more...

Take the warehouse aesthetic and some of the pricing, then shrink the floor plan down to a more normal supermarket size, and you have this employee-owned, fast-expanding chain. Starting out in Idaho, WinCo is winning over scores of new fans with their often very affordable in-store brand, and an emphasis on bulk discounts. (Oh, and they make a pretty good Read more...

The Galleria’s central, vaulted space was modeled on the Galleria Vittorio Emanuale II in Milan, Italy. It is ranked as the largest mall in Texas. Read more...

They say everything is bigger in Texas, and this mall is no exception. The Galleria, located in Houston, is visited by more than 30 million people each year. With more than 400 stores and restaurants, two high-rise hotels, and three office buildings, it’s no wonder locals and tourists alike come together at this mall. The options are many with stores Read more...

Destiny USA is a large multi-level shopping complex that serves the Syracuse, New York area. The site of the mall was formerly a landfill. The mall’s name was originally meant to be a play-on-words meaning “DestiNY USA”. Read more...