30 Famous US Landmarks You Must Visit Visual Story

Introduction There are many famous US landmarks that are must-sees, from the Statue of Liberty to... See all Landmarks

Grand Canyon, Arizona

LANDMARK 1 The Grand Canyon, located in the "Grand Canyon State," is a geological wonder formed millions... See all Landmarks

Monument Valley, Arizona

LANDMARK 2 One of the most famous icons of the West, Monument Valley is a series of... See all Landmarks

Statue of Liberty, New York

LANDMARK 3 Forever a symbol of hope and freedom in New York City, the Statue of Liberty... See all Landmarks

Empire State Building, New York

LANDMARK 4 One of the most notable icons of New York City, the Empire State Building, towers... zhukovsky/Depositphotos.com See all Landmarks

Niagara Falls, New York

LANDMARK 5 Perhaps the most famous waterfall in the world, Niagara Falls lies on the border between... See all Landmarks

World Trade Center Complex, New York

LANDMARK 6 The World Trade Center Complex is a memorial to the fallen World Trade Center and... See all Landmarks

Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C.

LANDMARK 7 Erected as a memorial to the 16th president known as "The Savior of the Union,... See all Landmarks

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, Washington, D.C.

LANDMARK 8 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a civil rights leader who fought tirelessly for equality... avmedved/Depositphotos.com See all Landmarks

Washington Monument, Washington, D.C.

LANDMARK 9 One of the most famous US monuments, the Washington Monument is a 555-foot marble tower... See all Landmarks

Hoover Dam, Nevada

LANDMARK 10 Constructed in the 1930s to supply water and hydroelectric power to neighboring desert regions, the... See all Landmarks

Golden Gate Bridge, California

LANDMARK 11 Nothing more iconically represents San Francisco than the 746-foot tall, orange-hued Golden Gate Bridge. This... See all Landmarks

Yosemite National Park, California

LANDMARK 12 Known for its towering granite rock walls, vast meadows, and ancient sequoias, Yosemite is one... See all Landmarks

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

LANDMARK 13 Established in 1872 as the world's first National Park, Yellowstone has been delighting visitors with... See all Landmarks

Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia

LANDMARK 14 Arlington National Cemetery is the final resting place for over 400,000 military veterans dating all... See all Landmarks

Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky

LANDMARK 15 One of the most famous National Parks in the Eastern US, Mammoth Cave National Park... See all Landmarks

The French Quarter, Louisiana

LANDMARK 16 Founded in 1718 and home to some of the most famous historical sites in the... tiagofernandez/Depositphotos.com See all Landmarks

Whitney Plantation, Louisiana

LANDMARK 17 The Whitney Plantation is one of only a few plantations across the US with a... See all Landmarks

Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center, Pennsylvania

LANDMARK 18 Perhaps the most famous battle site in the US, Gettysburg will forever have its mark... See all Landmarks

Pearl Harbor National Memorial, Hawaii

LANDMARK 19 The Pearl Harbor National Memorial is the site of the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack, which... See all Landmarks

The Gateway Arch, Missouri

LANDMARK 20 With its height at a whopping 630 feet, the iconic St. Louis Gateway Arch is... See all Landmarks

The Everglades, Florida

LANDMARK 21 A slow-moving river aptly nicknamed "The River of Grass," the Florida Everglades are a unique... See all Landmarks

Crystal River, Florida

LANDMARK 22 The pristine waters of Florida's Crystal River are world-renowned. They are connected to multiple springs... See all Landmarks

Zion National Park, Utah

LANDMARK 23 Zion National Park is one of the busiest national parks, with over 5 million visitors... See all Landmarks

Mount Rushmore, South Dakota

LANDMARK 24 One of the most famous US monuments, Mount Rushmore, features intricate carvings of historical presidents... See all Landmarks

Crater Lake, Oregon

LANDMARK 25 Known as "deep water in a sleeping volcano," Crater Lake was formed by a collapsed... See all Landmarks

Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico

LANDMARK 26 Below the Chihuahuan Desert in New Mexico lies an intricate cave system of over 119... See all Landmarks

The Space Needle, Washington

LANDMARK 27 An icon of Seattle, the Space Needle is 605 feet tall and houses an observation... Rigucci/Depositphotos.com See all Landmarks

The Portland Head Light, Maine

LANDMARK 28 Built in 1791, the Portland Head Light is the oldest lighthouse in Maine and one... See all Landmarks

Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Michigan

LANDMARK 29 The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation is a collection of historical memorabilia outlining important... amarildohoxha91@gmail.com/Depositphotos.com See all Landmarks

Blue Ridge Mountains

LANDMARK 30 The Blue Ridge Mountains span eight states in the eastern US and are part of... See all Landmarks

In Summary

Conclusion With so many famous landmarks in the United States to see, you will find something... See all Landmarks

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