The most beautiful places in America. Valley of Natural Monuments. Louisiana: New Orleans Jazz Tour

The United States is a huge country, formed from such dissimilar parts - different in nature, culture and way of life. Even the language spoken by the people of America differs depending on the territory in which you are located. Everything seems to be notable places, such a popular country in the world, have long been studied, but we tried to highlight the top 30 amazing places for travel within the US that you might not have heard of.

Alaska: Glacier Cruise

On a cruise to Alaska, you can see the same attractions as on other similar northern tours (icebergs, whales, snow-capped peaks), but in more forgiving conditions. On fine days, the air temperature can reach 16 degrees Celsius. Popular tourist destinations in Alaska include:

• Skagway;
• Ketchikan;
• Juno.

Most popular place in Alaska - National Glacier Park bay. Its main attraction is the Margery Glacier.

While other glaciers, under the influence of global warming, begin to rapidly decrease in size, Margery has not yet succumbed to climate change.

Canyons in Arizona

Arizona has canyons for every taste. The most famous of them is the Grand Canyon. In the northeast of Arizona is located the well-known, according to the standard "wallpaper" from the company "Windows", Antelope Canyon.

In photos taken from inside the canyon, the crevice resembles an impressionist painting, with hues ranging from rusty red to orange and ocher. The best way to travel is 4×4 tours. Great photos come from Lake Powell.

Arkansas: Warhol and Rothko

The Bentonville City Gallery is still not up to the level of the Chelsea Art Museum, but there is a new reason for art lovers to visit Northwest Arkansas. The Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art was opened in 2011 by one of the richest women in America and the world, billionaire Ellis Walton.

In a short time, the gallery's collection was replenished with the works of outstanding painters: Thomas Hart Benton, Mark Rothko, Andy Warhol. Enassamishhinjijweian, Tom Juttsch's large-scale painting, is one of the museum's most impressive works.

California: Looking for a Zebra on the Pacific Coast

What could be better travel on a Ford Mustang on the California highway, along the coast Pacific Ocean? A ride in a powerful car along a smooth serpentine and a beautiful view from the window is reminiscent of the American dream.

The eight hundred kilometer route from San Francisco to Los Angeles passes through remarkable places: the town of Carmel, the Bixby Creek Bridge, coastal cliffs Big Sur area. You can stay overnight at the popular authentic Madonna Inn motel in the town of San Luis Obispo. Not far from the largest private zoo in the past - national monument Hearst Castle, you can meet zebras. They walk right along the curb.

Colorado: climb to the top of the Great Sand Dunes

That Colorado perfect place For active rest(hiking, skiing) is a well-known fact. But for real unusual place located four hours south of Denver - these are the Great sand dunes. The landscape of the largest (230 m) dunes in North America, as if cut out of a science fiction movie.

Climbing to the top is difficult, the air temperature reaches 65 degrees Celsius. Under more favorable conditions, it is worth climbing the peak. It offers a beautiful view of Rocky Mountains, up to which there are 400 hectares of sand. The sand is so soft that if you move down it, it seems that you are floating on the clouds.

Florida: a long way to the ocean

Paving the route to " Google Maps» from Miami to Key West, it looks like the navigator wants to take you deep into the ocean. In fact, the path runs along the Florida Keys, along the picturesque Overseas Highway.

On one side of the road stretches Gulf of Mexico, with another - Atlantic Ocean. Such a route great way visit all the islands of the archipelago in one day.

Georgia: Haunted Houses in Savannah

Savannah is one of the most beautiful cities south. Streets with stunning Spanish moss growing along the side of the road and locked houses can be stumbled upon at any moment. In such mansions, accidents and murders often occurred.

To see the creepiest places in the city (Colonial Park Cemetery, Mercer Williams House, Bonaventure Cemetery) sign up for one of the night tours. Goosebumps are guaranteed.

Hawaii: Helicopter Tour Over Kauai Island

Kauai - island rainforest and wild, hidden from prying eyes beaches. 70% of the islands are inaccessible when moving by land, so The best way enjoy the beauty of the oldest island of the Hawaiian archipelago - helicopter tour.

From a bird's eye view, a breathtaking view of the emerald valleys, sharp rocks and cascading waterfalls. The most beautiful place in Kauai is the Napali Coast, from which you can go down to the Waimea Canyon. The depth of the abyss reaches 900 meters.

And it's here all over the planet. You can learn more about this in our article.

Idaho: The Snowy Slopes of Sun Valley

Main winter resort USA - Sun Valley, rebuilt in the 30s of the XX century by the famous businessman, politician and diplomat W. A. ​​Harriman, was the first in the world to install chair lifts.

Today, the resort has 40 kilometers of ski slopes, tracks for children, ice rinks and trampolines. Convenient slopes of slides make it easy to follow the children.

Indiana: the fastest cars in the world

Football is not the only sport popular all over the world. Races attract thousands of fans to the stands of the tracks during the competition. World automotive giants every year try to win as many prestigious competitions as possible, such as IndyCar, 24 Hours of Le Mans, Formula 1.

One of the oldest autodromes is located in Indianapolis. It regularly hosts the Indianapolis 500 and other Grand Prix of popular racing series. At one time, on the track of the capital of Indiana, the US Grand Prix, the most prestigious Formula 1, was held. The racing car is the symbol of the state. For about $1000 you can ride the fastest cars on the famous track.

Kansas: Chasing a Tornado

The central part of the state, including the state of Kansas, is prone to the formation of tornadoes. The concept of chasing the storm is very exciting. The main thing is to correctly build a route along the Tornado Alley.

There are travel companies that offer related tours, including transfers and accommodation in comfortable hotels. Of course, no one guarantees a head-on encounter with a tornado, but you can vouch for a beautiful view of the picturesque, storm-prone plains.

Louisiana: New Orleans Jazz Tour

On any day of the week (well, for example, on Tuesday), at any hour (even if it is a working day), jazz concerts of street musicians do not stop on Frenchman Street. The level of jazz performance on the tourist street of New Orleans is not much inferior to the level of the world-famous musicians.

Start your tour at the intersection of Esplanade Avenue and Frenchman Street, stop by the Negril Café, which usually plays reggae, then head to the Spotted Cat or Snug Harbor Music Club for traditional New Orleans jazz.

Maryland: Watch a baseball game at the most beautiful stadium in the country

Opened in 1992, the Oriole Park baseball arena, at Camden Yards, set a new standard for quality sports facilities. The stadium is beautiful modern architecture, it is equipped with all the necessary amenities for the best experience for fans when visiting the game of their favorite team.

After actively cheering for the players, don't forget to taste the delicious traditional barbecue dishes that will be delivered directly to your place. And 25 years later, the stadium remains the best of its kind.

Massachusetts: Dock at the Nation's Oldest Fishing Port

Thousands of tourists visit Cape Cod every year. At 50 kilometers from it is another, notable for its beauty and cultural component of the peninsula - Cape Ann. The city of Gloucester located on it (founded before Boston and Salem) is the oldest fishing port in the United States.

What associations do you have when you hear "United States of America"? Freedom? Disneyland? Obama? Lights of Las Vegas? Or maybe the Hollywood Walk of Fame? the site offers to get to know the whole flavor of the States by visiting, at least virtually, 25 the best places according to the Lonely Planet guide.

1. New York

Home to emerging artists, home to stock magnates and immigrants from all over the world, New York is constantly changing but remains one of the world's centers of fashion, theatre, food, music, publishing, advertising and finance.

In the five urban areas - an astounding number of museums, parks and ethnic neighborhoods. Follow the example of the residents: walk the streets. Each block in this dizzying kaleidoscope reflects the character and history of the city, and even a short walking tour takes you to different continents.

2. Grand Canyon

You have seen it in the movies, heard about it from any traveler. Does he deserve such intrusive advertising? The answer is a resounding yes. The Grand Canyon is huge, and its age is almost unimaginable: it took 6 million years to form, and some of the rocks within its walls are 2 billion.

Look over the edge and you will face great power and the mystery of the earth on which we live. Seeing the Grand Canyon, you will not compare it with any other miracle of nature.

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3. Highway 66

In 1926, connecting Chicago and Los Angeles, this concrete belt became the main US highway. Along the way, you'll see neon signs, car parks, eateries, and drive-in cinemas.

Since 1984, I-40 has been used instead of this road, but much of this remains to this day. Today, driving along Highway 66 is a journey through the American outback. Having traveled all the way or just part of it, you will encounter classic America. The Route 66 National Museum is located in Elk City.

4. New Orleans

New Orleans live to eat. The French, Spaniards, Sicilians, Filipinos, Haitians, former Yugoslavs, Irish and Germans have all contributed to this stomach feast, making New Orleans one of the most food-loving cities in the US.

Yes, near the city unique story , magnificent architecture, amazing music, but the trip here turns out to be connected only with food. Leave french quarter- the oldest part of the city - and dine at Riverbend, Uptown, Faubourg Marigny and Bywater for a true taste of New Orleans - soft shell crab with baby potatoes and almonds.

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5. Yellowstone National Park

Mesmerizing beauty of nature, amazing geology, the best places to observe wild animals North America- these are just a few reasons why Yellowstone attracts more than other world national parks.

Divided into 5 clearly visible regions, it covers a huge area - almost 5600 square kilometers. Many days can be devoted to exploring its beauties. Among the highlights of Yellowstone are impressive geysers, waterfalls, rocky mountains, picturesque heights with excellent views of the area, gurgling mud pots, as well as 1,600 kilometers of hiking trails that give you the opportunity to see it all.

6. Autumn in New England

An important activity, on an epic scale in New England, is watching the leaves change color. You can do this anywhere - just one tree is enough. However, I would like to see a lot. From the Litchfield Hills in Connecticut and Berkshire Massachusetts to Stowe in northern Vermont, the hillsides are covered in crimson, orange and yellow crowns. Bridges, churches with white spiers, thickets of maples in Vermont and New Hampshire - the area seems to be the threshold of paradise.

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7. San Francisco and wine country

Surrounded by the sound of old-fashioned streetcars and thick fog creeping in towards evening, San Francisco stretches over hills and valleys. He invites to long journey , to discover music stores, world-class restaurants and nightlife bohemia.

Turning the corner to enjoy the view coastline you got caught. If you can break away, visit the lush vineyards in the Napa Valleys, Sonoma Russian River, which lie to the north of the city. Trips, wonderful wine , fresh vegetables from the garden - this is the "country of wines".

Chicago, Las Vegas, Miami, Disney World...

8. Chicago

The city of the winds will make you admire its appearance: buildings that touch the clouds, beaches on the shores of lakes and world-class museums. Chicago is a mixture of high culture and earthly joys. Is there another city where a Picasso sculpture is dressed up in the uniform of the local sports team? Where else do people line up for hot dogs like the best restaurants in North America? Winters are harsh, but when summer comes, Chicago celebrates warm days with food and music festivals.

9 Walt Disney World

"Most happy place on Earth" - that's what Walt Disney World is called, where you get the impression that you are the most important character in the show.

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In addition to crazy rides, entertainment and nostalgia, the magic is also in seeing: here your own child is filled with confidence from Guf’s smile addressed to him, here Cinderella curtsies to him, here he is guarding the galaxy with Baz Lighter or fighting Darth Maul, like a real Jedi Knight.

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10. Deep South

Steeped in history, the smug Deep South connects America's most mesmerizing features: moss-covered swamps South Carolina, the cinder-block eateries of the Mississippi Delta, the hidden French-speaking enclaves of marshy Louisiana.

Known for its leisurely pace, the Deep South knows all about life's little pleasures: the taste of fresh oysters in a cabin by the Bay, the walks along the alleys of pre-war Savannah, the sweet tea you sip while chatting with new acquaintances.

11. Las Vegas

Sin City is the neon-lit heart of America's dream of a brilliant life. Here, the names of billionaires shimmer on the roofs of luxury hotels. Here noise merges into a single sound slot machines, the clinking of martini glasses and the hypnotic rhythms of DJs that do not subside until dawn.

sip cocktails , sitting under a palm tree, play blackjack by the pool. Visit Paris , Wild West and tropical island - all in one evening. Here everything is available around the clock for the price of a poker chip (and a bit of luck).

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12. Pacific Highway

Coastal highways originate in Canada and meander along the US West Coast all the way to the Mexican border, opening up the landscape to motorists. From the tops of the cliffs, you can see raging waves, sunlit hills, eucalyptus forests and lush redwoods.

The road leads past wild beaches, idyllic towns, fishing villages, virgin rainforest. Contemplation of nature can be combined with adventures in big cities, plunging into the life of Seattle, Portland, San Francisco and Los Angeles.

13. Miami

How lucky the city is! Others are content with one or two advantages, but Miami got everything. Pass the beaches and the Art Deco Historic District, and new facets will open up around every turn. On smoky dance floors, Havanese émigrés dance sleep and boleros, in nightclubs Brazilian models dance hip-hop latino with glowing eyes, and in the park old men clap dominoes. To top it off, the streets and restaurants offer Caribbean, Cuban, Argentinean and Spanish cuisine.

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14. National Mall

Three kilometers long, framed by cult monuments and sacred marble buildings, the National Avenue is the center of political and cultural life Washington. In the summer there are major music festivals, food festivals, and all year long visitors wander through the halls of America's richest museums, located among the greenery.

If you're looking for US history, there's no better place - whether you're walking around the Vietnam Veterans Memorial or up the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, where Martin Luther King delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech.

Seattle, Boston, Native American cities, Rocky Mountains, Yosemite Valley...

15. Yosemite National Park

Famed Yosemite Valley - glacial origin. Here the heart always beats often, often, even in summer, when the roads are crowded with vehicles. In spring, plunge into the jets of roaring waterfalls with melted snow water, circle through high-mountain meadows immersed in wild flowers, singing the main theme from the musical film "The Sound of Music". The landscape of Yosemite is intoxicating, dizzying is caused by sheer cliffs, layers rocks, Ancient Giant Sequoias. If you are looking for solitude and space, 1770 square kilometers of pristine nature is what you need.

16. Rocky Mountains

The Rocky Mountains are the home of the highest mountain peaks continental America: steep peaks, turbulent rivers, centuries-old gorges, National parks. in winter skiing and snowboarding on the snowy slopes, in spring - hiking or mountain biking to where everything blooms. On a sunny summer day, take a dip in the raging white waters. And besides, you can recharge at refreshing thermal springs and in small breweries, restaurants where vegetables are served directly from the garden.

17. (Blue Ridge Parkway) Blue Ridge Freeway

Near the southern Appalachian mountains of Virginia and North Carolina you can enjoy the majestic sunsets, view the fauna and lose the sense of reality at the sight of the wastelands that stretch along the sides of this 750-kilometer highway.

Walks - from the easiest hikes to lakes and streams to difficult climbs to heights eagle's nest- in the heart of nature. Set up camp or spend the night in forest house, and in nearby towns, do not miss the opportunity to plunge into the atmosphere of country music and mountain music.

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18. Austin and San Antonio

One of the brightest stars in Texas, eco-friendly Austin is a city of food, drink and shopping, filled with a creative and bohemian spirit thanks to the collegiate non-conformist sub-culture. This is one of the musical capitals of America: a dizzying variety of melodies spreads from its stages every night. Two main music festival collect the best of the best.

Southwest of Austin is the city of San Antonio, which enchants tourists with its pretty waterfront, bustling festivals (among them the ten-day San Antonio Festival) and rich history (from serene Spanish missions to the Battle of the Alamo).

19. Boston and Cape Cod

Set your feet down the famous Freedom Trail like longtime Boston Tea Party members Paul Revere and Sam Adams. After experiencing the history of revolutions, circle the campus of Harvard University and unwind in one of the city's famous clubs. Then relax on the beaches of the Cape Cod National Coast, take a cruise watch whales and get lost in the wild dunes of Provincetown.

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20 Native American Cities

The Southwest, with its fantastic ancient and modern sites, is Native American country. In Colorado and Arizona, you can see ancient cliff-top homes whose Indian inhabitants lived in this spectacular rocky landscape. Once here, you can hire a guide and hike the sacred De Chelly Canyon, spend the night on the reservation and purchase handicrafts from the craftsmen.

In the United States of America, there are many beautiful and interesting places created by nature or by human hands. Let it go most of America's attractions are not as ancient as the architectural historical heritage Old World - their uniqueness and popularity does not decrease.

Everyone knows the famous and symbolic places of America: the Statue of Liberty, the Hollywood Dream Factory, the Empire State Building, the Hawaiian Islands, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Rocky Mountains and grand canyon, Niagara Falls etc. Each state or city in America boasts its own unique sights and natural wonders.

Niagara Falls

Most famous waterfall world, located on the Niagara River, connecting two of the Great Lakes Erie and Ontario on the border of America and Canada. Its height is not very significant - only about 50 meters, but the width (about 1200 m in total) and the power of water flows make Niagara Falls very interesting and beautiful.

Golden Gate Bridge

most famous and beautiful bridge USA - The Golden Gate in San Francisco, 1280 m long. This is a suspension bridge across the strait of the same name at a height of 67 m, which, from the moment it opened in 1937, was the largest in the world until 1964.

Hawaiian Islands

Hawaii is the 50th state of America, one of the most beautiful and charming. The very mention of the Hawaiian archipelago is associated with pictures of beautiful exotic landscapes, recreation and entertainment on the Pacific sandy beaches. Numerous hotels, Aboriginal huts, cultural heritage local Polynesian tribes, tropical jungle, plantations of exotic fruits, cozy bays, dolphinariums and aquariums attract many tourists here.

One of the interesting places in Hawaii is the volcanic crater Diamond Head (Diamond Head) near Honolulu. Its diameter is 1060 m and its height is 230 m. decided that it was sparkling diamonds, for which they gave the name to the crater. During the World Wars, this beautiful place was used as a natural fortress.

yellowstone

Yellowstone is one of the largest national parks in America in Wyoming. The popularity and uniqueness of this place was provided by more than 200 geysers that release puffs of steam from sulfur sources.

One of the most interesting and beautiful thermal springs Yellowstone - Morning Glory Lake. Initially, the water in it was azure in color, but crowds of tourists so littered its mouth with coins and other memorable debris that it caused uneven heating of the water and the formation of microorganisms on the surface that painted the edge of the geyser yellow.

Grand Canyon

Another delightfully beautiful place in America - national reserve Grand Canyon in Arizona, the largest river canyon in the world. Numerous excursions around the reserve are offered for Americans and visitors to the country, the best of them are helicopter tours and rafting along Colorado to the place where it exits the plain.

crystal cathedral

The small town of America Garden Grove in California is famous for its beautiful Crystal Cathedral, built according to the project famous architect Philip Johnson, the most unusual contemporary religious building. It was erected in the form of a four-pointed star, almost 40 meters high, with a sharp bell tower spire of 77 meters.

It took more than 10,000 glass panels to build this place. This cathedral is used as a Catholic church, its organ of 16,000 pipes is one of the five largest organs in the world. On the territory around the cathedral there are small gardens and ponds with fountains, and many sculptures depicting biblical scenes.

Glass Beach in McKerricher National Park

The McKerricher National Park of America in California is proud of another natural and man-made unique and beautiful place - glass beach. From 1949, the beach area was a public dump until 1967. Thirty years later, when most of the garbage decomposed and ocean waves polished tons of broken glass, a unique glass beach was born.

In 2002, McKerricher Park bought 154,000 m2 of the former landfill and opened this beautiful place to tourists under the name of Glass Beach.

Ansel Adams Nature Reserve

One of the most beautiful places in America is the Ansel Adams Reserve in the Sierra Nevada mountains in California, which occupies 937 km2 of a mountain valley. Everything is here - glacial mountains, lakes, rivers with crystal clear cold water, small waterfalls, untouched wildlife. This place also has its own curiosity - an analogue of the Giants' Trail in Ireland - the territory of basalt columns of special symmetry.

mesa verde

National historical park America Mesa Verde in Colorado guards the ruins of the ancient settlements of the Anasazi Indians who lived here as early as the 12th century. BC. The territory of the park is 211 km2. Here are houses made of stone and clay, or simply carved into the walls of canyons in the period from the 6th to the 13th centuries.

Its name is historical place received from the name of the mountain plateau of the same name, which in Spanish means "Green Table" (the plateau is covered with dense coniferous forest).

Fantastic scenery of the Black Rock Desert

In the Black Rock Desert of Nevada, one of the most unique natural features in America is located - geothermal and volcanic formations that formed against the backdrop of the desert's black sand. Black Rock is a salt marsh drainless lake 110 km. in length and 32 km. - in width. The Fly Geyser is one of the unique formations in the desert; it owes its stunningly beautiful multicolor to the minerals and algae in the thermal water.

Being one of the largest and interesting countries, the US boasts a surprising amount of tourist places: from the skyscrapers of New York and the natural wonders of Yellowstone and Alaska, to sunny beaches California, Florida and Hawaii. With such a variety of places to visit, I would like to include entire cities or states in the list, but I tried to highlight 10 special places.

White House - no comment

The White House is the official residence of the President of the United States, located in Washington DC. It was built between 1792 and 1800, and the first post in it was occupied by President John Adams. Getting tourists to the White House became more difficult after the September 11 terrorist attacks. Today, tours of it are available only to groups of 10 people and must be agreed with a member of Congress or the ambassador of your country 6 months before the start of the tour.

Denali National Park - very beautiful nature, worth a visit

Denali National Park is located in the heart of Alaska. On its territory is highest peak America - McKinley. "Denali" means "great" in the Athabaskan language, a reference to McKinley. In addition, the reserve covers a vast territory where grizzly bears, reindeer, moose, wolves and many other animals live.

Las Vegas Strip - paradise in the Nevada desert

Las Vegas - gambling industry. The city is located in the middle of the desert, in the southern part of Nevada. Casinos in Las Vegas can be found everywhere, but on the Strip, stretching along Las Vegas South Boulevard, they are literally at every turn. Among them are giant casino hotels. They are decorated with special care and attention to detail so as not to disturb the atmosphere of a fairy tale. Usually casinos have romantic and mysterious names, evoking thoughts of distant lands.

Florida Keys - excellent coast

The Florida Keys is a 120-mile chain of tropical islands that wraps around the base of the Florida peninsula and is connected to the mainland by a series of bridges. The Seven Mile Bridge in the Lower Keys is the most spectacular of them all. It has been a filming location for films such as True Lies and Fast & Furious 2. US 1 ("Oversis Highway") passes through Key Larago, Islamador, Marathon, Lower Keys and finally Key West, the most remote and famous island.

Kilauea is one of the most active bulges in the world.

Kilauea is the youngest among the volcanoes that form Hawaiian archipelago. This is a very low and flat volcano, which is very different from the high stratovolcanoes with sharp and steep peaks. Kilauea is one of the most active volcanoes on Earth and is an endless source of material for volcanologists. There have been thirty-three eruptions since 1952, and that's not counting the last one, which began on January 3, 1983 and continues to this day.

Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls lies between the state and province of Ontario and is one of the most breathtaking natural wonders on the continent. In fact, Niagara Falls is three different waterfalls: american waterfall, waterfall "Veil" and waterfall "Horseshoe". Horseshoe Falls is on the Canadian side, the rest are in the state. This is one of the most popular tourist spots. More than 14 million tourists visit it every year.

Golden Gate Bridge - the largest suspension bridge in the world

The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge across the Golden Gate Strait, between the northern part and Marin County. The Golden Gate Bridge was the largest suspension bridge in the world since its opening in 1937 and has become a global symbol of California. The famous red-orange color was chosen for a reason. With it, the bridge is easier to see through the frequent thick fogs.

Yellowstone - the first national park in the world

Yellowstone National Park - the first in the world national park. It was founded in 1872 to conserve the vast number of geysers, hot springs and other geothermal sites, as well as to protect the incredible wildlife and local severe beauty. Yellowstone lies on top of a giant supervolcano whose surface is covered with solidified lava. In general, the park is home to most of the world's known geothermal sites, with over 10,000 types of geysers and hot springs. Also, in the park there are black bears, grizzly bears, deer, elks, bison and wolves.

Manhattan is a city of legend not only in the US, but also beyond its borders.

Manhattan is one of New York's five boroughs and is the first thing that comes to mind when you imagine. These familiar skyscraper views have appeared thousands of times on screens. Walk in the shadows of skyscrapers, photograph the Statue of Liberty, go to a Broadway show, climb the Empire State Building, stroll through Central Park, shop windows on Fifth Avenue or explore museums.

The Grand Canyon is the most popular attraction

The Grand Canyon is located in Northern Arizona and is one of the most magnificent tourist destinations in the world. The Grand Canyon has been carved by the Colorado River for millions of years and reaches a depth of 1.6 km (1 mile). The length of the canyon is 446 km (277 miles). The Grand Canyon is not the deepest or long canyon in the world, but its overwhelming size, colorful and intricate landscape leave an impression incomparable.

From the ruins of ancient cities to the monuments of the Revolutionary War, the sights of the United States are numerous. They are a reminder of rich history country and civilization that was here before the United States. A variety of landscapes can offer you absolutely everything, from deserts and canyons to huge waterfalls. Tourists from all over the world come here to enjoy the local sights. Here are 25 of them that every person should definitely visit at least once in their life.

Ellis Island, New York

From 1892 to 1954, this island was the busiest immigration center in the United States of America. More than a million immigrants passed through it on their way to the country.

West Gate, St. Louis

This is one of the brightest monuments this city. You can have a lot of fun admiring this incredible structure from afar, but you can also take the risk and climb to the very top, located at a height of almost 200 meters above the ground.

Grand Canyon, Arizona

The length of the canyon is almost 450 kilometers, and you will be able to see incredible beautiful landscapes, no matter where you are in it.

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

This is the very first national park in the world, and there really is something to see here. From the Old Faithful Geyser to the colorful Grand Prismatic Spring, the park will leave you speechless.

Millennium Park, Chicago

You will find here many unique examples of architecture, landscape design and other types of art.

Grand Ole Opry, Nashville

There is a pretty good reason why this city is called the City of Music.

Disneyland, Anaheim

Of course, throughout the country you can find a variety of theme parks Disney, however, the original park in Anaheim is a must-see even if you're not a fan.

National Mall, Washington

There are many places in this city that you definitely need to visit, but you should start with this alley.

Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado

This is where you will find the remains ancient culture pueblo, whose representatives inhabited the region from 600 to 1300 AD.

Niagara Falls, New York

This is one of the key American attractions. Regardless of whether you admire the waterfall from observation deck or dare to get closer as part of a water tour, the beauty of this natural wonder cannot be overestimated.

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

When you think about this city, this bridge is the first thing that comes to your mind.

Freedom Trail, Boston

If you want to know more about the American Revolution and how the United States of America was founded, this is the path to start.

Arches National Park, Utah

In this park you will find more than two thousand natural stone arches. That is why he received such a name.

Battleship Arizona Memorial, Honolulu

This memorial was created to honor the crew, maintenance personnel and civilians who died during the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Independence Square, Philadelphia

In this city you will find many attractions related to the early history of the United States of America. This square is a great place to learn how this nation was founded, as well as see those artifacts that you could only see in history books before.

Rushmore, Keyston

This mountain is obligatory place destination for every person who loves monuments and national parks. Here you can see giant but incredibly detailed sculptures of Presidents Theodore Roosevelt, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln by Gutzon Borglum.

Breakers Mansion, Newport

This city was previously known as a gathering place for the rich and famous. Now it is famous for the mansions of the Gilded Age. The most famous among them is this mansion, built in 1895 in the image and likeness of a Renaissance palace.

Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas

Whether you decide to try your luck at one of the city's many casinos, or wish to enjoy one of the shows from the Cirque du Soleil to Celine Dion, or simply want to take a walk here, everyone, one way or another, should visit Sin City at least once in your life.

Space Needle, Seattle

One of the most enjoyable experiences when visiting a new city is enjoying its skyline. When you look at the skyline of this city, this landmark is the most prominent part of it since it was opened in 1962.

French Quarter, New Orleans

This is one of the most unique areas throughout the country. It is full of history, culture and naturally delicious food. This city is famous for its pancakes, but don't think that this is the only thing you should try here.

Mendenhall Glacier, Juneau

Alaska is known for its natural beauty and wildlife, but this particular glacier is the highlight. However, the local breathtaking caves are not for the faint of heart, as they can only be entered by boating up to the glacier and then climbing up the ice walls.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland

If you are a fan of this musical genre, you should definitely visit this place. This is a great place for those people who love to learn history through music and pop culture.

White Sands National Monument, New Mexico

If it's about natural wonders, until this place is one of the most unique in the whole country.

Mount Vernon George Washington, Virginia

The George and Martha Washington Mansion will give you a glimpse into the life of the first President of the United States of America.

Japanese Garden, Portland

This is the perfect place to enjoy natural beauties Oregon. Here you will find calm sources, paths for hiking, as well as an authentic Japanese tea house. It also offers incredible views of Mount Hood.