The Trinity College Library, fondly called the Long Room, is the largest library in Dublin, and responsible for many of the same functions for Ireland that the Library of Congress fulfills for the United States. Though the library actually consists of four separate buildings, the Old Library, built in 1592, is among Ireland’s biggest tourist attractions, home to the historic Read more...

At University of Wisconsin’s Law School Library, walls are a thing of the past. Instead, floor to ceiling windows will have you feeling like you’re reading in the trees. Read more...

Everything about Oak Forest Neighborhood Library is crisp, clean and modern — but also invigorating. The space features stunning green tile mosaics and an outdoor reading room. Read more...

Stanton College Preparatory School, a magnet school, emphasizes teaching cultural understanding and responsible citizenship. The school offers Honors, Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate classes. Stanton College Preparatory School provides all the core courses at either the Honors or Advanced Placement level. 99 percent of students participate in the IB program with a completion rate of 100 percent. Students can obtain Read more...

Maine’s largest city is full of Victorian architecture, so this bright, modern building with a glass façade truly stands out from the crowd. Read more...

Front and center at Sightglass: a vintage 1961 Probat roaster, lit beatifically from above by the skylights of the three-story warehouse that houses the café and roastery. Guests are drawn to the cast-iron drum as they wander from the hand-hewn bay laurel counters to watch brothers/co-owners Justin and Jerad Morrison work their magic. Read more...

The Cheesecake Factory began as a family business that started with one homemade cheesecake in 1949, officially opening its first full-service restaurant in 1978 thanks to David Overton, whose mother’s recipe is the “Original” cheesecake in the restaurant. Boasting over $1.9 billion in revenue last year, the California-based chain is widely popular for its generous portions, extensive menu, and more Read more...