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Attractions in United States

The finest attractions in United States at a glance: castles, natural wonders, historic old towns and more. Each place links to a detailed page with map, tips and photos.

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Niagara Falls
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Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls is one of the world's most spectacular natural wonders, consisting of three massive waterfalls on the border of the USA and Canada.

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Hollywood Bowl
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Hollywood Bowl

A famous amphitheater in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles, California, noted for its distinctive concentric arch structure.

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Mount Rushmore
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Mount Rushmore

A massive sculpture carved into the granite face of the Black Hills in South Dakota, depicting four U.S.

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Cloud Gate
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Cloud Gate

A public sculpture by British artist Anish Kapoor, located in Millennium Park in Chicago, Illinois.

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Santa Fe
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Santa Fe

Santa Fe is renowned for its unique Pueblo-style adobe architecture, rich history, and world-class art scene.

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Newport
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Newport

A grand coastal city in Rhode Island, famous for its opulent Gilded Age mansions and its status as the sailing capital of the world.

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Times Square
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Times Square

A major commercial intersection, tourist destination, and entertainment center in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.

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Gateway Arch
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Gateway Arch

A 630-foot (192 m) monument in St.

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Lincoln Memorial
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Lincoln Memorial

An American national memorial built to honor the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln.

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Faneuil Hall
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Faneuil Hall

A marketplace and meeting hall located near the waterfront in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Skagway
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Skagway

A historic Gold Rush town that serves as a living museum of the 1898 Klondike era, surrounded by rugged mountain peaks.

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Hollywood Sign
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Hollywood Sign

A famous landmark and American cultural icon located in the Hollywood Hills area of Los Angeles, California.

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Brooklyn Bridge
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Brooklyn Bridge

A hybrid cable-stayed/suspension bridge in New York City, connecting the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn.

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Las Vegas Strip
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Las Vegas Strip

A stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard in Nevada known for its concentration of resort hotels and casinos.

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Hoover Dam
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Hoover Dam

A concrete arch-gravity dam in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, on the border between Nevada and Arizona.

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Deadwood
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Deadwood

A legendary Wild West town where history, gaming, and the legends of outlaws and lawmen come alive.

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Grand Central Terminal
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Grand Central Terminal

A commuter rail terminal in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.

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One World Trade Center
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One World Trade Center

The main building of the rebuilt World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan, New York City.

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United States Capitol
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United States Capitol

The meeting place of the United States Congress, located on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

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Washington Monument
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Washington Monument

An obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., built to commemorate George Washington.

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National September 11 Memorial
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National September 11 Memorial

A memorial and museum in New York City commemorating the September 11, 2001 attacks.

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
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St. Patrick's Cathedral

A decorated Neo-Gothic Roman Catholic cathedral church in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.

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Space Needle
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Space Needle

An observation tower in Seattle, Washington, built for the 1962 World's Fair.

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Solvang
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Solvang

A little slice of Denmark in California, featuring windmills and traditional Danish pastries.

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Wrigley Field
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Wrigley Field

A baseball park on the North Side of Chicago, Illinois.

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Willis Tower
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Willis Tower

A 110-story skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois.

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Fenway Park
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Fenway Park

A baseball park in Boston, Massachusetts.

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White House
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White House

The official residence and principal workplace of the President of the United States.

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Chrysler Building
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Chrysler Building

An Art Deco-style skyscraper on the East Side of Midtown Manhattan, New York City.

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Kennedy Space Center
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Kennedy Space Center

NASA's primary launch center for human spaceflight since 1968.

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Independence Hall
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Independence Hall

A historic building in Philadelphia where both the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted.

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Little Bighorn Battlefield
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Little Bighorn Battlefield

Commemorates the Battle of the Little Bighorn, where the Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho defeated General Custer's 7th Cavalry.

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Pearl Harbor
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Pearl Harbor

A lagoon harbor on the island of Oahu, Hawaii.

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Manzanar
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Manzanar

One of ten camps where over 120,000 Japanese Americans were incarcerated during World War II.

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Fort Sumter
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Fort Sumter

A sea fort in Charleston, South Carolina, notable for being the site of the first shots of the American Civil War.

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Appomattox Court House
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Appomattox Court House

The site where General Robert E.

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Saratoga Battlefield
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Saratoga Battlefield

The site of the Battles of Saratoga in 1777, considered a turning point of the American Revolutionary War.

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Colonial Williamsburg
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Colonial Williamsburg

A living-history museum that recreates part of the city of Williamsburg from the American Revolution era.

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Fort McHenry
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Fort McHenry

A historical coastal fort whose defense in the War of 1812 inspired 'The Star-Spangled Banner' poem.

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The Alamo
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The Alamo

A former Spanish mission and fortress compound in San Antonio, Texas, famous for the 1836 Battle of the Alamo.

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Valley Forge
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Valley Forge

The site of the Continental Army's winter encampment during the American Revolutionary War in 1777-1778.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the top attractions in United States?

Among the most popular are Niagara Falls, Hollywood Bowl, Mount Rushmore, Cloud Gate, Santa Fe and many more – the full top 50 list is on this page.

When is the best time to visit United States?

May to October offers the most pleasant weather; July and August are warmest and busiest.