Tourist Attractions in United States

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in United States

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About United States

There is hardly any other country in the world that can compare with the United States of America in terms of scale, number of natural and man-made attractions, variety of climatic zones and recreational opportunities.

This country is very different. It is one thing to go to the northern, rather harsh state of Maine and quite another – to sunny California, with its bustling Los Angeles and picturesque beaches. In the USA, you can take a shopping tour of New York and wander through the unspoilt expanse of one of the national parks.

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Top-30 Tourist Attractions in United States

Statue of Liberty

 4.7/5

97927 reviews

This austere lady with a burning torch and a tablet is a symbol not only of New York, but of the whole of America. Created in France, the Statue of Liberty has perfectly “taken root” on its island near Manhattan. All tourists are photographed against its backdrop, traditionally taking the world-famous pose with an outstretched arm.

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Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Manhattan

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The historic centre of New York, the heart and most famous, expensive, prestigious, bustling area of the city. There is an incredible number of people, cars, shopping centres and office complexes. Manhattan has repeatedly become the “hero” of Hollywood films, the setting for thrillers and romantic comedies.

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

 4.7/5

46664 reviews

Yes, yes, this is the mountain on which the portraits of the four most famous US presidents: Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt are carved. This otherwise unremarkable mountain is located in South Dakota, near the town of Keystone. The height of this bas-relief is 18.6 metres, so the presidents can be seen from afar.

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Monday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Niagara Falls

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The beauty and power of this most famous waterfall in the world can be talked about for a long time, but there is no substitute for the sight itself. There are several ways to admire Niagara: from a helicopter, from a tunnel under the powerful jets of water and, of course, from the banks, and from different sides. In any case, it is incredibly beautiful and also very noisy.

Washington Monument

 4.7/5

20172 reviews

It is Washington’s central monument, erected as a symbol of state power right between the Capitol and the White House. The granite obelisk is 169 metres high and weighs about 91 tonnes and is faced with beautiful Maryland marble. By the way, you can climb to the top of the Washington Monument by lift or by climbing 896 steps.

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Golden Gate Bridge

 4.8/5

72224 reviews

At one time this suspension bridge in San Francisco was the longest in the world, but now it is far from the record holders, because it was built in 1937. However, the Golden Gate still looks very respectable and slender, being a recognised visiting card of the city, showing up on postcards and photos.

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Times Square

 4.7/5

209030 reviews

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 lively place where crowds of people flock to. It is also known as the “Great White Way” and the “crossroads of the world”. Brightly coloured adverts, shops galore – Times Square never sleeps.

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Lincoln Memorial

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48119 reviews

This place in the centre of Washington is visited by at least five million people every year. The slender building with columns can serve as an example of classical antique architecture, and at the entrance visitors are greeted by Abraham Lincoln himself, the sixteenth president of the United States. There are several legends associated with the monument, which the guides will gladly tell you about.

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Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Grand Canyon

 4.8/5

4153 reviews

What can I say, it is indeed the Grand Canyon, a true natural wonder that takes the breath away from even the most experienced travellers. It is located in the state of Arizona and is the most unusual geological object on our planet. Tourists are most attracted by the opportunity to stand on a glass platform above the canyon.

Central Park

 4.8/5

264691 reviews

One of the few islands of green, again located in Manhattan. It is one of the most famous parks in the world, a marvellous place where thousands of residents of the metropolis come to relax every day. Here joggers jog, sit on the grass, admire lakes and floating ducks, and children play on perfectly arranged playgrounds.

Open time

Monday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

5th Avenue

 4.7/5

557 reviews

Manhattan again! This street is considered to be one of the most expensive, most fashionable, most glamorous and, of course, one of the most famous in the world. Just imagine how many famous personalities have walked along its pavements, visited boutiques and cafes! Fifth Avenue is the starting point of all New York streets.

Las Vegas

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The best place to blow a few thousand dollars is the Las Vegas casino. In this most noisy and most colourful American city you will be easily signed with the first woman you meet, get drunk on whiskey and gladly help you get rid of the extra money. But don’t get too carried away, because you may be left with nothing at all!

Hoover Dam

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48756 reviews

The Hoover Dam or Hoover Dam is one of the most interesting and large-scale hydraulic structures in the United States. It stands in the Black Canyon, in the lower part of the Colorado River and caused the formation of the reservoir. Hoover Dam was built in 1936 and is located in the vicinity of Las Vegas, so you can combine casino and visit an interesting place.

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Monument Valley

 4.7/5

3140 reviews

This is not a man-made attraction at all, but a natural masterpiece located in the territories of Utah and Arizona. This is the land of the Navajo tribe and the park of the same name, which attracts tourists with unusual landscapes. No wonder that cowboy films and commercials have been shot here many times!

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Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Grandstand

 4.6/5

66 reviews

One of the wonders of nature for which there is still no explanation. These rocks are also known as crawling or sliding rocks. Imagine huge boulders that slowly move along the bottom of a dried-up lake in the famous Death Valley, leaving grooves behind them. Where they crawl, why, the stones, of course, do not tell, and scientists have never been able to establish this precisely.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Denali

 4.6/5

803 reviews

Of course, not every tourist will be able to visit this attraction, except to admire the view from afar. This is the highest peak of North America, located in Alaska. It is noteworthy that Russian polar explorers were the first to reach the vicinity of Mount McKinley, and the debate about who was the first to conquer this peak is still going on.

Berning Man Festival

Burning Man, or Burning Man, is an annual event that takes place in the Black Rock Desert, Nevada. For eight days, the desert is transformed into a modern art exhibition, at the end of which a statue of a wooden man is burned. It is customary to come here in painted cars and colourful costumes.

U.S. Route 66

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This highway is rightly called “the mother of all American roads”. Highway 66 is four thousand kilometres long and connects major cities such as Los Angeles and Chicago, located in different parts of the United States. Thus, the highway became a symbol of America’s unity and had a significant impact on the life of the country and its economic development.

Museum Mile

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6 reviews

This is a part of Fifth Avenue, which we have already told you about earlier. This 1.6 kilometre stretch of the street was given this name thanks to the dozens of museums located on it. Here you can find the famous Metropolitan Museum of Art, the National Academy Museum, the National Design Museum, the Museum of African Art and a number of other museums.

Yellowstone River

 4.7/5

1116 reviews

Yellowstone National Park is a UNESCO-listed site occupying part of the territory of the states of Montana, Idaho and Wyoming. Yellowstone is known for its geysers, picturesque landscapes, untouched nature, richness of flora and fauna. Here you can see unique caves, clear lakes, canyons and rivers. The park provides ample opportunities for active recreation.

Grand Central Terminal

 4.7/5

6487 reviews

Grand Central or New York Central Station is not only a historical monument, but also one of the oldest buildings in the Big Apple. The total area of the station reaches 19 hectares, and it is easy to get confused among the intricacy of platforms and tracks. Located in Manhattan, Grand Central Station is famous for its luxurious waiting room with arched windows and columns.

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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

 4.3/5

21714 reviews

One of the museums located on the Fifth Avenue Museum Mile described above. It is a collection of works by masters of contemporary culture and art. The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum was established in 1937 and is characterised by a unique layout of the premises – it is suggested to start viewing the collection from the top floor, gradually descending along a spiral ramp.

Open time

Monday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Hollywood Walk of Fame

 4/5

45280 reviews

It is to this corner of Los Angeles that about 10 million tourists come every year to see the palm prints of Hollywood stars left right on the pavement. On the Walk of Fame today are located stars of almost 2.5 thousand celebrities, the collection has been growing since 1960. A star on the Walk of Fame recognises a person’s outstanding achievements and contribution to American culture.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

The White House

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4 reviews

This official residence of the American leader needs no introduction. Thanks to this snow-white building, almost every country has its White House, becoming synonymous with power. The six-storey mansion was built in the refined and austere Palladian style in 1800, so of all the US presidents, only George Washington did not have time to live in the White House.

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The Pentagon

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2509 reviews

The name of this building in Greek simply means “pentagon” and is quite appropriate for all the features of the architecture. No one says “US Department of Defence building” anymore – just the Pentagon – and everything becomes clear. This remarkable, the largest office building on the planet is located in the state of Virginia. Interestingly, the lawn in front of the entrance to the Pentagon is also pentagonal.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Alcatraz Island

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1539 reviews

One of the world’s darkest prisons, located on an island in San Francisco Bay. Alcatraz is often referred to simply as “The Rock”, it is believed that it was incredibly difficult to escape from it. Today this place, shown in films, programmes and described in literature, attracts tourists with its gloomy history and perfectly preserved atmosphere of a real casemate.

Alaska

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The largest, coldest, most sparsely populated state in the USA. People come here to see the untouched nature of the north, try their hand at gold prospecting, visit museums and other attractions. Denali National Park, home to Mount McKinley and the Museum of the North, is on the must-see list.

Miami Beach

 0/5

Who hasn’t heard of Miami Beach, probably the most famous resort on the planet! It is located in the state of Florida, in the suburb of Grand Miami. Biscayne Bay separates this resort from the city itself. It should be noted at once that Miami Beach is a resort for the rich, its second name is “billionaires’ island”. Flats here are very expensive, but the beaches are gorgeous and the water is clean.

Blue Ridge

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It’s not just a road – it’s a parkway that is protected. The Blue Ridge is known for its wonderful views, which you can admire all along the way – 755 kilometres. The road runs along the Blue Ridge Mountains (part of the Appalachian mountain system). There are car parks and campgrounds along the way so travellers can stop and enjoy the scenic views.

Hollywood Sign

 4.6/5

9746 reviews

Remember those white letters HOLLYWOOD that look especially bright against the green slopes of Mount Lee? Of course you do! It is one of the most recognisable signs in the world, a symbol of the Dream Factory, the entire state of California and even the United States itself. The sign was erected in 1923 and has become a true brand.

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