Historical Sites & Tourist Attractions
Although each state has unique sites, attractions, and tours, it may be helpful to know where some of the most famous sites in the U.S. are when planning your travel period. Here are a few of our top picks for historical sites and tourist attractions in the U.S.:
- Balboa Park in San Diego, California
- Central Park in New York, New York
- Cloud Gate (The Bean) in Chicago, Illinois
- Disney World in Orlando, Florida or Disney Land in Anaheim, California
- Empire State Building in New York, New York
- Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California
- Grand Canyon National Park in Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Gatlinburg, Tennessee
- Times Square in New York, New York (Broadway and theater recommendations)
- Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Mount Rushmore in Keystone, South Dakota
- Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois
- New Orleans Garden District in Louisiana
- Niagara Falls in Niagra Falls, New York
- Statue of Liberty in New York
- The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri
- The Giant Forest in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in Three Rivers, California
- Madison Square Garden in New York, New York (Popular U.S. sports events)
Washington D.C.
When visiting Washington, D.C., the U.S. capital, there are endless sites, museums and monuments to explore. In addition to visiting must-sees like the White House, Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument, you can also reserve tickets on your own behalf to other D.C. attractions:
- U.S. Capitol (groups of 10 and under)
- Self-Booking a Kennedy Center Tour (walk-ups are welcome)
- Planning a Supreme Court Tour (walk-ups only)
- Self-Booking a Voice of America Tour (reservations recommended)
