NEW YORK: FALLS SPECTACULAR

If you're visiting New York City this summer, don't be surprised to find a waterfall next to the Brooklyn Bridge. The spectacle will be one of four waterfalls built on the shores of the East River by Scandinavian artist Olafur Eliasson. The water will course over scaffoldings 90 to 120 feet high from June 26 to Oct. 13. Besides the bridge, locations will be Governor's Island, Pier 35 in Lower Manhattan and between Piers 4 and 5 in Brooklyn.

Details: There will be numerous public vantage points, including from the Brooklyn and Manhattan waterfront and from the pedestrian path of the Brooklyn Bridge. Circle Line Downtown (866-925-4631 or www.circlelinedowntown.com) is the official boat tour operator. Other cruises offering views of the falls are offered by South Street Seaport Museum (212-748- 8786 or www.southstreetseaportmuseum.org); New York Water Taxi (212-742-1969), and Circle Line Cruises (212-563-3200 or www.circleline42.com). More info at 212-484-1200; //nycvisit.com/waterfalls or www.nycwaterfalls.org.

-- Associated Press

More than a dozen Chinese terra cotta warriors crafted more than 2,000 years ago to protect their emperor just went on display at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana. The exhibit features 20 life-size figures, including a horseman, a foot soldier, a chariot driver, archers and a clay horse, along with dozens of items unearthed from the tomb site, including life-size bronze birds. Expect crowds. A similar exhibit last year at the British Museum in London attracted so many visitors that the museum hired six psychologists to counsel overworked staffers. An ancillary event for the younger set is being held at the Bowers Kidseum, Monkey King: A Journey to China.

Details: Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor runs through Oct. 12, before traveling to Houston, Atlanta and Washington, D.C., over the next two years. Info: The Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana; 714-567-3600 or www.bowers.org. Admission, $25-$27 adults, $19-$21 students.

CHICAGO: HOT DIGGITY DOG

Poet Carl Sandburg called it the City of the Big Shoulders, but it's also the city of big celebrations. The Taste of Chicago, a 10-day whirl of activities in Grant Park, opens June 27 with music, arts and crafts, road races and other contests -- and of course, food. Not only will there be vendors selling everything from Chicago's famous hot dogs and grilled sausages to ice cream and cotton candy, but more than 70 restaurants will offer samples. Chefs, TV personalities, and cookbook authors will demonstrate their recipes and offer samples to the crowd.

Details: Entrance to the festival is free; food and beverage tickets are $8 for 12. Runs June 27 to July 6. 312-744-3315 or www.tasteofchicago.us.

PUERTO RICO: SEASIDE WATER PARK

Heading to Puerto Rico? Now you can plunge into the water -- and splash, slide and glide on a lazy river -- by the water at the new Coqui Water Park. The 2.4-acre park recently opened in Fajardo on the edge of the Caribbean Sea as part of El Conquistador Resort's $120 million facelift. Park attractions include a 40-foot drop slide, infinity pool, children's area, flume and river.

Details: The park is open only to resort guests; tickets cost $14.95 for children, $19.95 for adults. www.elconresort.com; 866-317-8932.

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