30 Most Famous Landmarks in North America Visual Story

Introduction This article covers the most famous landmarks in North America to visit, from natural landmarks... See all Landmarks

Statue of Liberty, New York, USA

LANDMARK 1 Pretty much the symbol of America, the Statue of Liberty is one of the most... See all Landmarks

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

LANDMARK 2 There are many museums around the US and North America to visit, each with its... kmiragaya/Depositphotos.com See all Landmarks

Mount Rushmore National Memorial, South Dakota, USA

LANDMARK 3 Another famous USA landmark that has become synonymous with America is Mt. Rushmore. Completed in... See all Landmarks

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, USA

LANDMARK 4 The Grand Canyon is one of the top landmarks in North America and attracts many... See all Landmarks

Washington Monument, Washington DC, USA

LANDMARK 5 Washington DC has many different landmarks that are very popular with tourists who visit, such... See all Landmarks

Redwood National Park, California, USA

LANDMARK 6 The USA has many national parks that each have their unique characteristics and warrant a... See all Landmarks

Golden Gate Bridge, California, USA

LANDMARK 7 Even if you've never been to the USA, you have probably heard of the Golden... See all Landmarks

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina, USA

LANDMARK 8 Perched on the border of North Carolina and Tennessee, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park... See all Landmarks

Independence Hall, Pennsylvania, USA

LANDMARK 9 Whenever you're in America, and you want to understand the roots of the country, the... sepavone/Depositphotos.com See all Landmarks

Hoover Dam, Nevada, USA

LANDMARK 10 Another one of the engineering marvels of the modern world, the Hoover Dam in Nevada... See all Landmarks

Niagara Falls, Ontario/New York, Canada/USA

LANDMARK 11 A list of the most important landmarks in North America would not be complete without... See all Landmarks

CN Tower, Ontario, Canada

LANDMARK 12 There are always a few landmarks that are synonymous with a country, and for Canada... rabbit75_dep/Depositphotos.com See all Landmarks

Rideau Canal, Ontario, Canada

LANDMARK 13 RIght in the center of Ottawa, you will find the historic Rideau Canal. It is... See all Landmarks

Parliament Hill, Ontario, Canada

LANDMARK 14 One of the most important landmarks in Canada and a famous landmark in North America... See all Landmarks

Stanley Park, British Columbia, Canada

LANDMARK 15 One of the most famous landmarks in North America, Stanley Park in Vancouver, Canada, is... See all Landmarks

The Butchart Gardens, British Columbia, Canada

LANDMARK 16 Located in Brentwood Bay, Victoria, the historic Butchart Gardens are a collection of floral gardens... See all Landmarks

Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, Quebec, Canada

LANDMARK 17 Old Quebec City is known as the hub of historic buildings in Canada. It has... meunierd/Depositphotos.com See all Landmarks

Quartier Petit Champlain, Quebec, Canada

LANDMARK 18 If you love to relive the glory of the past, you will love this quaint... See all Landmarks

Hotel de Glace, Quebec, Canada

LANDMARK 19 One of the unique landmarks in Canada is the Hotel de Glace. It is located... See all Landmarks

Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada

LANDMARK 20 One of the most famous natural landmarks of Canada is Banff National Park. It is... See all Landmarks

Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico

LANDMARK 21 Chichen Itza served as the center of pilgrimage for the ancient Mayan civilization for more... See all Landmarks

Chapultepec Castle, Mexico City, Mexico

LANDMARK 22 The only castle to serve as an actual home for royalty on the continent, Castillo... kmiragaya/Depositphotos.com See all Landmarks

Templo Mayor Museum, Mexico City, Mexico

LANDMARK 23 Another landmark that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Templo Mayor, is situated on the... See all Landmarks

Metropolitan Cathedral, Mexico City, Mexico

LANDMARK 24 One of the most recognized landmarks in Mexico is the Catedral de Metropolitana de la... See all Landmarks

Great Pyramid of Cholula, Puebla, Mexico

LANDMARK 25 Who wouldn't want to visit the largest pyramid in the world? Well, the Great Pyramid... See all Landmarks

Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico

LANDMARK 26 Located in the heart of Chiapas, Palenque is an ancient Mayan city-state and one of... See all Landmarks

Monte Alban Archaeological Zone, Oaxaca, Mexico

LANDMARK 27 Mexico is a country full of archaeological landmarks due to its rich history and traditions... See all Landmarks

Pyramid of the Niches, Veracruz, Mexico

LANDMARK 28 Located in the city of El Tajin, in the state of Veracruz, you will find... See all Landmarks

Teotihuacan Pyramids, Teotihuacan, Mexico

LANDMARK 29 In the ancient city of Teotihuacan lies two grand pyramids, the Pyramid of the Sun... See all Landmarks

Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico

LANDMARK 30 The Tulum Archaeological Zone is a famous Cancun landmark that contains some of the most... See all Landmarks

Conclusion

Conclusion North America is a continent full of natural beauty, historic sites, and ancient archaeological ruins... See all Landmarks

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