25 must-see US attractions to visit in your lifetime
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- There are seemingly endless monuments, landmarks, and natural wonders all over the US.
- The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, for example, is an architectural wonder. Plus, it symbolizes a gateway to the western US.
- Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado will fascinate you with its well-preserved dwellings from the Ancestral Pueblo people.
From ruins of ancient civilizations to Revolutionary War monuments, there are many attractions that celebrate the unique history of the US. The nation's diverse landscape offers everything from deserts and canyons to massive waterfalls in different regions.
Tourists come from all over the world to see many of these sites, although there are also many under-the-radar attractions that are definitely worth a visit.
Keep reading for 25 of the best attractions in the US to add to your bucket list.
Ellis Island, New York, New York
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From 1892 to 1954, Ellis Island was the US' busiest immigration center. The island acted as a gateway to America for over one million immigrants who passed through.
Ellis Island opened to the public in 1976 and the full Ellis Island Museum was completed in 1990. Today, visitors can get an inside look into what it was like to come to Ellis Island as an immigrant. You can even look through records to check if your relatives came through the island.
The Gateway Arch, St. Louis, Missouri
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St. Louis' Gateway Arch is one of the city's most defining features. While it's a worthwhile experience to view the arch from afar, you can also go a step further and ascend to its top — 630 feet above the ground.
The "Journey to the Top" experience includes a four-minute tram ride up to the observation deck. At the top, you'll get incredible views up to 30 miles in every direction on a clear day.
The Grand Canyon, Arizona
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The Grand Canyon is 277 miles in length, and you can get beautiful views of this natural wonder no matter where you are in the park.
Whether you participate in a treacherous hike to the bottom of the canyon or just take in its beauty from afar, you'll be able to appreciate one of the most incredible natural wonders of the world right here in the US.
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