Maggie Kiara

Great view of the bridge and Hudson River. I would highly recommend bringing your own binoculars to catch glimpses of the city. Parking is metered ($1.25-2.50 depending on the day and time), but after 8 pm, it's free in May.

We took a day trip to both Toledo and Segovia, and between the two of them, we much preferred Segovia. The aqueduct is massive, much bigger than I expected, and creates a striking image with the town scenery in the background. There are no entrance fees or lines necessary, and many restaurants are available around the aqueduct. Overall, the aqueduct is what makes Segovia unique (and my personal favorite day trip from Madrid). If you visit Segovia, it's impossible to miss--also because it's the first thing we saw when we drove up.

Beautiful castle. I'd highly recommend going inside and taking in the view from the balconies. You can see the rest of the palace grounds as well as the city from up on the terraces. Of course, there's a short wait to get in and the exterior may be the most impressive part, but if you have the time, I still think it's worth it to go inside and admire the architecture up close. The interior is lovely as well.

Stunning. The views are incredibly beautiful, and the castle wasn't even crowded when we visited. It is so worth the price of admission, as Castelo de S. Jorge was possibly the highlight of our trip to Lisbon. We didn't buy tickets ahead of time like we probably should've, but the line to buy tickets on site wasn't bad at all (though I'd still recommend buying in advance). It is just so worth it for the view. From the castle, you can look down on the city in all directions; it's gorgeous, quiet, and peaceful. There are also a couple peacocks wandering the ground nearby; if you're lucky, you'll see one.

Nice monument in front of a pond with little boats you can paddle around in. When we went, there was construction going on by the monument, but it was still a nice visit. There are no tickets or admissions fees to enter; it's all part of the public park. However, there isn't a lot of shade in this part of the park, so prepare to be in the blazing sun. If you have a few hours to spend in the park, I'd recommend going.