By Lauren Rey
Introduction
There are many famous US landmarks that are must-sees, from the Statue of Liberty to...
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The Grand Canyon, located in the "Grand Canyon State" is a geological wonder formed millions...
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One of the most famous icons of the West, Monument Valley is a series of...
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Forever a symbol of hope and freedom in New York City, the Statue of Liberty...
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One of the most notable icons of New York City, the Empire State Building, towers...
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Perhaps the most famous waterfall in the world, Niagara Falls lies on the border between...
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The World Trade Center Complex is a memorial to the fallen World Trade Center and...
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Erected as a memorial to the 16th president known as "The Savior of the Union,...
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a civil rights leader who fought tirelessly for equality...
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One of the most famous US monuments, the Washington Monument is a 555-foot marble tower...
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Constructed in the 1930s to supply water and hydroelectric power to neighboring desert regions, the...
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Nothing more iconically represents San Francisco than the 746-foot tall, orange-hued Golden Gate Bridge. This...
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Known for its towering granite rock walls, vast meadows, and ancient sequoias, Yosemite is one...
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Established in 1872 as the world's first National Park, Yellowstone has been delighting visitors with...
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Arlington National Cemetery is the final resting place for over 400,000 military veterans dating all...
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One of the most famous National Parks in the Eastern US, Mammoth Cave National Park...
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Founded in 1718 and home to some of the most famous historical sites in the...
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The Whitney Plantation is one of only a few plantations across the US with a...
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Perhaps the most famous battle site in the US, Gettysburg will forever have its mark...
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The Pearl Harbor National Memorial is the site of the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack, which...
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With its height at a whopping 630 feet, the iconic St. Louis Gateway Arch is...
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A slow-moving river aptly nicknamed "The River of Grass," the Florida Everglades are a unique...
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The pristine waters of Florida's Crystal River are world-renowned. They are connected to multiple springs...
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Zion National Park is one of the busiest national parks, with over 5 million visitors...
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One of the most famous US monuments, Mount Rushmore, features intricate carvings of historical presidents...
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Known as "deep water in a sleeping volcano," Crater Lake was formed by a collapsed...
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Below the Chihuahuan Desert in New Mexico lies an intricate cave system of over 119...
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An icon of Seattle, the Space Needle is 605 feet tall and houses an observation...
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Built in 1791, the Portland Head Light is the oldest lighthouse in Maine and one...
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The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation is a collection of historical memorabilia outlining important...
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The Blue Ridge Mountains span eight states in the eastern US and are part of...
Conclusion
With so many famous landmarks in the United States to see, you will find something...
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