Welcome to America: Top 20 attractions in the USA

Statue of Liberty (New York)

Probably the most consistent association that first comes to mind when mentioning US landmarks and one of the world's most famous symbols of the country, the Statue of Liberty is located on a small island in New York Harbor.

The majestic sculpture of a woman with a torch in her hand reaching into the sky has come to epitomize America's freedom. The crown on her head has seven rays, signifying the seven continents and seven oceans. In her other hand she holds a plate with the date of the Declaration of Independence embossed on it.

The monument was made by French craftsmen at the request of the U.S. government and transported to the island in pieces. The Statue of Liberty is not only a symbol, but also a functioning lighthouse in New York Harbor. The height of the statue from the beginning of the pedestal to the top of the torch is 93 meters. The figure is made of copper plates mounted on a steel frame. Inside there is a Museum of the Settlement of America, reflecting the historical path of the country, as well as spiral staircases leading to the very top, from where you can see the entire harbor.

The White House (Washington)

The White House is not only the actual residence of every sitting president of America, but also a major landmark of the United States. The building was completed in 1800 and designed by architect James Hoban in a neoclassical style.

You can only visit the attraction as part of a group by applying 3 months in advance. White House tours can be canceled at the last minute and are free of charge.

Pentagon (District of Columbia)

Ranked 14th among the world's largest buildings and structures, the Pentagon is the headquarters of America's Department of Defense. The building with 5 above-ground and 2 underground floors employs 26,000 people and its corridors are 28 kilometers long.

The Pentagon is built in the shape of a regular 5-cornered angle. Every year more than 106,000 people visit this famous landmark of the USA.

Manhattan

The historic center of New York City is its heart and the most famous, expensive, prestigious, bustling area of the city.

Here the number of people, cars, shopping centers and office complexes daily swirls in the vortex of life. Manhattan has repeatedly become the "hero" of Hollywood movies, the scene of thrillers and romantic comedies. Going around Manhattan while traveling in the USA can be called a real tourist crime.

If Manhattan is the heart of New York City, then Times Square is the heart of Manhattan itself! This square is an incredibly popular and busy place where crowds of people flock to. Brightly advertised, the many stores of Times Square never sleep, they are waiting for you to see them.

Mount Rochemore

Yes, yes, this is the same mountain that bears the portraits of four of the most famous US presidents: Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt.

This unremarkable mountain is located in South Dakota, near the town of Keystone. The height of this bas-relief is 18.6 meters, so the presidents can be seen from afar. It is the duty of every self-respecting tourist to take a photo in front of the world-famous portraits.

Golden Gate Bridge (San Francisco)

One of the most beautiful and at the same time scary places not only in the United States, but also in the world is the Golden Gate Bridge, which is located in San Francisco.

It is impossible not to recognize it - this hanging structure, painted scarlet, has become a symbol of American life. However, there is another side of the coin - the bridge earned its sad fame for the fact that every two weeks a person jumps from it, trying to commit suicide.

Walk of Fame in Hollywood (Los Angeles)

It may seem like the Walk of Fame is just a street, but what a street! Here are scattered copper stars embedded in granite. Each such star is a colossal work of recognizing the talent of those living in the world of entertainment.

Also. The most popular tourist attractions are located here. By the way, walking along the Alley can please you not only with fun, but also with the joy of meeting a world celebrity.

Alcatraz (San Francisco)

Alcatraz is the name of the island located in San Francisco. In ancient times it was used as a defense structure. Then it was equipped as an army prison, and later it became an institution for the most dangerous criminals from all over the world, which is what made it famous.

Currently, the prison is not functioning. Now it is a museum, where hundreds of tourists go every day by ferry from San Francisco.

Central Park (New York)

A special place among the sights of the United States is occupied by New York's Central Park. This is an oasis of peace in the turbulent business flow of Manhattan. The green zone is spread over 4 km long and 800 meters wide.

The park was opened in 1859. Tens of thousands of workers spent another 20 years improving the territory. About 5 million trees were planted, and the land was brought from ecologically clean areas.

Now the park has a whole infrastructure of recreation. These are different playgrounds, amusement rides, skating rinks and just lawns for a picnic. On the territory of the park there are: a zoo; Sheep Meadow - a huge lawn where you can sit directly on the grass; Belvedere - an ancient castle over Turtle Pond; Shakespeare's Garden and much more.

This massive park is visited by 25 million people a year.

Grand Canyon (Arizona)

Grand Canyon National Park is a huge chasm on the Colorado Plateau in the United States, covering about 5,000 m2 in northwestern Arizona, near the borders of Utah and Nevada.

The park has developed many trails for hiking, bicycle tours, and camping facilities.

Niagara Falls (New York)

Niagara Falls is the common name for a complex of waterfalls located in Niagara Falls National Park, between the American state of New York and Ontario, a Canadian province. The natural monument attracts up to 8 million visitors each year.

You can get a close enough look at the waterfalls on the boats that run daily in the vicinity. You can enjoy the cascades of waterfalls from the Tower's Observation Deck, located above the Niagara Gorge.

Las Vegas

The best place to drop a few thousand dollars is Las Vegas casinos. In this loud and lively American city, you will be easily swirled in a whirlpool of emotions, drink whiskey and gladly help you get rid of the extra money. Just don't get too carried away, because you could end up with absolutely nothing!

Stones Moving in Death Valley

One of the wonders of nature that still has no explanation. These rocks are also called creeping or sliding stones. Imagine huge boulders moving slowly across the bottom of a dried up lake in the famous Death Valley, leaving furrows behind them. Where they crawl to and why - the rocks, of course, do not tell, and to establish this accurately scientists have not been able to.

Disneyland (California)

Disneyland today in different countries and cities, but the main one has always been and will remain the one that was designed under the leadership of Walt Disney himself.

Many times during its existence, the park has been rebuilt and improved, but its main feature is unchanged - it is a place where both children and adults can enjoy and admire.

Hollywood sign (Los Angeles)

In the 1920s, new residential neighborhoods were completed in the hills above the Hollywood neighborhood in Los Angeles. To promote the properties, the owners ordered the installation of a "HOLLYWOODLAND" sign on the hill, which was supposed to be torn down in a year or two.

However, at that time, the development of cinematography and the same American "factory of dreams" began to boom, because of which the advertising inscription gradually became one of the symbols of Hollywood. The inscription got its present form in 1949, when the word "LAND" was removed after the reconstruction.

Route 66 (Chicago and Los Angeles)

"Road Road", "Main Street of America", "Mother of Roads" - as only did not call the famous Highway 66, which stretched almost 4 thousand kilometers from Los Angeles to Chicago.

In our time, when the system of highways in the United States acquired a new leak of development, the legendary route has lost its importance, while retaining the status of a historical monument. Even today, millions of travelers are eager to drive along Route 66 and visit the famous Roy's Motel, where many Hollywood stars have visited, stop by the abandoned haunted town of Glenrio, and taste a 2-pound steak at the Bit Texan Steak Ranch restaurant.

On this road trip, you'll be treated to 8 states, tons of incredible views, and of course, a close encounter with American culture.

Miami Beach (Miami)

Miami Beach is located on a small island well separated from Miami by Biscayne Bay. This city is one of the main resorts in the United States, and it is its waterfront with neon-lit houses that we often see in photos on the Internet.

There is always a holiday atmosphere here, and the white sand and blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean instantly adjust to a positive mood. People come to Miami Beach not for the sights, but for such a vacation, during which the head goes round.

Monument Valley (Arizona)

Monument Valley is a unique natural monument and one of the main symbols of the United States. This location has repeatedly appeared in westerns, which is not accidental, because the attraction is located on the territory of the Navajo Indian reservation.

Monument Valley is a spacious plain, on the territory of which there are high rocks - remnants, consisting of resistant red sandstone. Huge, towering as in the middle of the desert - attracting the attention of thousands of travelers.

You can book a hotel in the USA with a discount of up to -65% on the website.

Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park is a biosphere reserve founded in 1872 to protect a unique local ecosystem. Today, the protected area covers an area of about 900 thousand hectares, and is located in three states at once.

Travelers can see here the purest taiga lakes surrounded by virgin taiga, mountain rivers and deep canyons. Yellowstone Lake is the vent of a giant volcano that died out millions of years ago. This crater has truly cyclopean dimensions: 72 x 55 kilometers.

The park is home to 2 thousand varieties of trees and shrubs, hundreds of species of animals and birds. Grizzly bears and bison are especially popular among park visitors.

Museum Mile (New York)

We conclude our selection with information for those travelers who like to bring from the trip not only impressions and souvenirs, but also new knowledge.

Museum Mile is a section of 5th Avenue, one of the main streets of Manhattan, where 10 major museums of New York are located, which are also popular all over the world. Here you'll find:

• The Metropolitan Museum of Art
• Goethe German Center
• A new gallery dedicated to German and Austrian art in the Art Nouveau style
• Guggenheim Museum of Modern Art
• Academy of Design
• Cooper-Hewitt Museum
• Jewish Museum
• International Center of Photography
• New York Museum
• Barrio Museum

Various festivals and folk festivals are regularly held on Museum Mile. And every second Tuesday of the month all the museums located here open their doors to visitors absolutely free of charge.