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Article: Quintessential experiences: from the canyons of Chicago to the ruins of Rome, T&C recommends must-do excursions in eight great cities. (On The Town).
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- Town & Country
- Article date:
- January 1, 2002
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Sydney Although it was completed in 1932, Sydney Harbour Bridge was not opened for the public to clamber up on until 1998. Since then, it has become a must-do for Australians and foreign visitors alike. But you can't just turn up and expect to be let loose on this iconic piece of ironmongery For safety reasons, you must first pass through a metal detector, take a Breathalyzer test and don a harness and a gray jumpsuit that blends with the bridge's girders. The last requirement is for the safety of the drivers below, who might otherwise be distracted by the sight of colorful climbers on the rafters.
As you mount the 442-foot-high "coat hanger" structure, your ...