Trip Advisor just released its “Travelers’ Choice Top 25 Landmarks — United States” list. So if you’re planning a cross country road trip, here’s a great way to plan your itinerary. Without further ado, the most incredible, interesting landmarks in the United States:
25. Castillo de San Marcos, Saint Augustine, Florida
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A 20.5 acre monument site including a “reconstructed section of the walled defense line surrounding the city of St. Augustine incorporating the original city gate,” it’s also the only North American fort still standing from the 17th century.
24. The Breakers, Newport, Rhode Island
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It’s the “grandest of Newport’s summer ‘cottages’ and a symbol of the Vanderbilt family’s social and financial preeminence in turn of the century America.” The magnificent architecture is matched only by the lavish interior.
23. Rockefeller Center, New York, New York
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Located in the heart of New York City, Rockefeller Center “was envisioned by John D. Rockefeller to be the grandest plaza in all New York.” Now it’s home to NBC Studios, an outodoor garden and dining area and gorgeous views of the city.
22. Portland Head Light, Cape Elizabeth, Maine
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In 1776, “the new town of Cape Elizabeth posted a guard of eight soldiers at Portland Head to warn citizens of coming British attacks.” Today, you can visit the lighthouse museum or the surrounding Fort Williams Park.
21. Chapel of the Holy Cross, Sedona, Arizona
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Designed by Marguerite Brunswig Staude, an acolyte of famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright, the chapel’s construction completed in 1956. An active Roman Catholic church, you can attend a Taize Prayer Service on Mondays at 5:00 pm.
20. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, Washington DC
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A memorial to the 32nd President of the United States, bronze artwork stretches along the “western shore of the Tidal Basin” embedded with some of FDR’s famous quotations.
19. Fallingwater, Mill Run, Pennsylvania
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Designed and constructed by Frank Lloyd Wright between 1936 and 1939, this remarkable house built on a waterfall was a mountain retreat for the Edgar J. Kaufmann family, who made their fortune with Kaufmann’s Department Store.
18. Empire State Building, New York, New York
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Right in the center of Midtown Manhattan, nothing says New York City like this skyscraper — officially opened by President Hoover in 1931.
17. National D-Day memorial, Bedford, Virginia
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Welcoming 75,000 visitors a year, “the structure encompasses 88 acres at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains,” and “at its center stands a monumental forty-four foot tall arch.”
16. Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington DC
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The largest Roman Catholic church in North America, it’s also one of the top ten largest churches in the entire world.
15. Library of Congress, Washington DC
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The oldest “federal cultural institution” in the United States is also the largest library in the world.
14. Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, Charlottesville, Virginia
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Once home to Thomas Jefferson, “its gardens were a botanic showpiece, a source of food, and an experimental laboratory of ornamental and useful plants from around the world.”
13. Grand Central Terminal, New York, New York
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Opened as the “Grand Central Depot” in 1871, GTC is still the transportation hub of New York City.
12. Brooklyn Bridge, New York, New York
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At the time of its grand opening in 1883, it held the title of world’s “longest suspension bridge.”
11. Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
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An active Roman Catholic church, the beautiful interior contains “one of the largest mosaic collections in the western hemisphere.”
10. Korean War Veterans Memorial, Washington DC
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The heart-wrenching memorial to those who fought in the Korean War.
9. Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Savannah, Georgia
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Also an active church, the beautiful building was renovated several times before becoming the masterpiece it is today.
8. New York Public Library, New York, New York
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An extensive network of libraries including four major research locations and 85 “brach” libraries, the most iconic sits at 42nd Street and Fifth Avenue, guarded by marble lions.
7. Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington DC
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“Honoring the men and women who served in the controversial Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial chronologically liss the names of more than 58,000 Americans hwo gave their lives in service to their country,” according to the National Park Service.
6. Cloud Gate, Chicago, Illinois
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Located in Millennium Park and known to locals as “the Bean,” Cloud Gate is “inspired by liquid mercury” and captures the reflection of downtown Chicago’s phenomenal architecture.
5. USS Arizona Memorial, Honolulu, Hawaii
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“The 184-foot-long Memorial structure spans the mid-portion of the sunken battleship,”according to the National Park Service.
4. Alcatraz, San Francisco, California
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Alcatraz was the “first lighthouse and US built fort on the West coast,” and later an infamous prison. In addition to the historical tours, there’s also “gardens, tide pools, bird colonies and bay views” to attract visitors to the island.
3. Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California
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According to the Golden Gate Bridge website: “With its tremendous 746-foot tall towers, sweeping main cables, signature International Orange color, and Art Deco styling, it is a sensory experience featuring color, light, and sound.”
2. Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool, Washington DC
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An enormous marble statue of the 16th President of the United States presides over a glittering pool in the nation’s capital.
1. Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
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Built on the battlefield of the famous 1863 battle: ”Today, visitors who come to learn more about the battle can tour the battlefield and see more than 1,400 monuments and markers, or choose to walk with a ranger through Gettysburg National Cemetery.” Recently renovated, the park’s never looked better than it does today.
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