Abby's Wonders of the World

So there are so many places that I want to go see, I decided that I would make a list of MY wonders of the world.  They aren't in any particular order, just things I want to see before I'm gone.
1.  Mount Rushmore:  Luckily, I'm going to  see that over Labor Day weekend.  A patriotic tribute any American will love.  So, can you name each President on the mountain?  I can, and I've made the informational packet to prove it.
2.  Chichen Itza:  The ancient Mayans built elaborate and extremely adorned ceremonial architecture including temple-pyramids, observatories and palaces all built expertly and soundly without any metal tools, fascinating archaeologists to this day. 
3.  The Great Wall of China:  Winding 4,163 miles up and down across deserts, grasslands, plateaus and mountains like a mythological dragon, The Great Wall of China has stood the test of time for more than 2000 years. Though some sections of the wall are now in ruins or even completely disappeared, it is still one of the most alluring attractions in the world.
4.  Glacier Bay, Alaska:  Glaciers descending from high snow capped mountains into the bay create spectacular displays of ice and iceberg formation.  Most visitors see the Lamplugh or Margerie Glaciers.
5.  Petra, Jordan:  Although much has been written about Petra, nothing really prepares you for this amazing place. It has to be seen to be believed.  Entrance to the city is through the Siq, a narrow gorge, over 1 kilometre in length, which is flanked on either side by soaring, 80 metres high cliffs. Just walking through the Siq is an experience in itself. The colours and formations of the rocks are dazzling. As you reach the end of the Siq you will catch your first glimpse of Al-Khazneh (Treasury).
6. Christ the Redeemer:  Christ the Redeemer  is a statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The statue stands 30 metres (98 ft) wide and 38 metres (120 ft) tall with its pedestal. It weighs 635 tons, and is located at the peak of the 700 metres (2,300 ft) Corcovado mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park overlooking the city.
7.  Leaning Tower of Pisa:  Although intended to stand vertically, the tower began leaning to the southeast soon after the onset of construction in 1173 due to a poorly laid foundation and loose substrate that has allowed the foundation to shift direction. The tower presently leans to the southwest.
8.  The Taj-Mahal:  The Taj-Mahal  is the most beautiful monument built by the Mughals, the Muslim rulers of India. Taj Mahal is built entirely of white marble. Its stunning architectural beauty is beyond adequate description, particularly at dawn and sunset. The Taj seems to glow in the light of the full moon. On a foggy morning, the visitors experience the Taj as if suspended when viewed from across the Jamuna river.
9.  The Great Sphinx of Giza:  The Great  Sphinx of Giza is a statue of a reclining lion with a human head that stands on the Giza Plateau on the west bank of the Nile, near modern-day Cairo, in Egypt. It is the largest monolith statue in the world, standing 73.5 m (241 ft) long, 6 m (20 ft) wide, and 20 m (65 ft) high. It is the oldest known monumental sculpture, and is commonly believed to have been built by ancient Egyptians in the third millennium.
10.  Kilauea:  The word kīlauea means  "spewing" or "much spreading", in reference to the mountain's frequent outpouring of lava.  In local belief the volcano is the home of the Hawaiʻian goddess of volcanoes, Pele. Legend says that eruptions take place whenever the goddess is angry. These concepts are included in tribal chants practiced by residents of the region.
11.  The Parthenon:  The Parthenon (Ancient Greek: Παρθενών) is a temple of the Greek goddess Athena whom the people of Athens considered their protector. It was built in the 5th century BC on the Athenian Acropolis.  Its decorative sculptures are considered one of the high points of Greek art.
12.  The Eiffel Tower:  Named after its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, the Eiffel   Tower is the tallest building in Paris. More than 200,000,000 people have visited the tower since its construction in 1889, including 6,719,200 in 2006, making it the most visited paid monument in the world.  Including the 24 m (79 ft) antenna, the structure is 324 m (1,063 ft) high (since 2000), which is equivalent to about 81 levels in a conventional building.
13. The Kremlin:  The Kremlin is the historical, spiritual and political heart of  Moscow and the city's most famous landmark and tourist attraction. It's an intriguing ensemble of buildings with an architectural variety that reveals a long and fascinating history. The Kremlin stands at the confluence of the Moscow and Neglinaya Rivers on Borovitsky Hill, named after the pine forests (bor in Russian) that used to cover it.  Maybe that guy in the picture will take us on a tour? 
14. The Colosseum:  Capable of seating 50,000 spectators, the Colosseum was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles. As well as the gladiatorial games, other public spectacles were held there, such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology. The building ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era. It was later reused for such purposes as housing, workshops, quarters for a religious order, a fortress, a quarry, and a Christian shrine.  It has been estimated that about 500,000 people and over a million wild animals died in the Colosseum games.
15.  Neuschwanstein Castle:  A 19th-century Bavarian palace on a rugged hill near  Hohenschwangau and Füssen in southwest Bavaria, Germany. The palace was commissioned by Ludwig II of Bavaria as a retreat and as an homage to Richard Wagner, the King's inspiring muse. Although public photography of the interior is not permitted, it is the most photographed building in Germany and is one of the country's most popular tourist destinations.
16:  Sydney Opera House: The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre on Bennelong Point in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It was conceived and largely built by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, who in 2003 received the Pritzker Prize, architecture's highest honour. 
17: Aurora Borealis:  The aurora borealis is also called the northern polar lights, as it is only visible in the sky from the Northern Hemisphere, the chance of visibility increasing with proximity to the North Magnetic Pole, which is currently in the arctic islands of northern Canada. Auroras seen near the magnetic pole may be high overhead, but from further away, they illuminate the northern horizon as a greenish glow or sometimes a faint red, as if the sun was rising from an unusual direction. The aurora borealis most often occurs from September to October and from March to April.
18. Westminster Abbey:  The Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, which is almost always referred to popularly and informally as Westminster Abbey, is a large, mainly Gothic church, in Westminster, London, just to the west of the Palace of Westminster. It is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English, later British and later still (and currently) monarchs of the Commonwealth Realms. It briefly held the status of a cathedral from 1546–1556, and is a Royal Peculiar.
19.  Washington D.C.:  I could spend at least a week here visiting all of the history sites including:  the National Mall, White House, Smithsonian, War Memorials, all the Museums, the Washington D.C. temple, the Pentagon, the Library of Congress, and the list goes on and on.
20.  Jerusalem: One of the most spiritual places in the world.  And one of the oldest cities in the world.  Christianity reveres Jerusalem not only for its Old Testament history but also for its significance in the life of Jesus. According to the New Testament, Jesus was brought to Jerusalem soon after his birth. The Cenacle, believed to be the site of Jesus' Last Supper, is located on Mount Zion in the same building that houses the Tomb of King David. Another prominent Christian site in Jerusalem is Golgotha, the site of the crucifixion. The land currently occupied by the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is considered one of the top candidates for Golgotha and thus has been a Christian pilgrimage site for the past two thousand years

OK, so there are my top 20 wonders of the world - places I want to see before I'm gone.  So now the question is which ones to you want to go with me to?