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Alaska Highway
A historic route built during WWII offering a scenic drive through Alaska and Canada.
Alaska Native Heritage Center
A cultural center showcasing Indigenous traditions, performances, and replicas of native dwellings.
Alaska Railroad
A scenic railway offering breathtaking views from Anchorage to Fairbanks and beyond.
Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary
A nature sanctuary offering wildlife viewing and forest boardwalk trails.
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
The world’s largest hot air balloon festival, held annually in October.
Antelope Canyon at Page
A slot canyon famous for its wave-like formations and light beams.
Art Deco Historic District
Iconic architecture from the 1930s lining Ocean Drive in South Beach.
Atlanta Botanical Garden
A stunning garden with tropical plants, orchids, and seasonal displays.
Augusta Canal Discovery Center
Exhibits about the history of Augusta’s 19th-century canal system.
Bandelier National Monument
Preserves ancient cliff dwellings and petroglyphs of Ancestral Puebloans.
Bayfront Park
Urban park with waterfront views and performance spaces.
Bayside Marketplace
Open-air shopping center with dining, entertainment, and boat tours.
Belle Isle Park
Island park on the Detroit River featuring gardens, trails, and a conservatory.
Big Sur
A rugged stretch of California’s central coast with dramatic cliffs, scenic views, and famous drives along Highway 1.
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
Park on Key Biscayne with beaches and historic lighthouse.
Billy the Kid Museum
Museum showcasing artifacts and stories of the legendary outlaw.
Bisbee
A historic mining town with Victorian architecture and a lively arts scene.
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
A steep and narrow canyon offering dramatic cliffs and scenic overlooks.
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
A scenic train ride through the North Georgia mountains.
Boston Common and Public Garden Swan Boats
America’s oldest public park and scenic garden with iconic swan boat rides.
Brooks Falls, Katmai National Park
World-famous bear viewing site where grizzlies catch salmon mid-air.
Brown County State Park
Largest state park in Indiana known for scenic vistas, hiking, and fall foliage.
Buffalo Bayou Park
160-acre greenspace offering trails, art, and skyline views.
Burning Man
A world-famous annual art and music festival held in the Black Rock Desert.
Callaway Gardens
Resort complex with gardens, walking trails, and recreational facilities.
Canyon De Chelly National Monument
Ancient cliff dwellings and dramatic canyon scenery, rich in Native American history.
Cape Cod Beaches
A string of sandy beaches along the Cape Cod coastline, popular for swimming and sunbathing.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
A spectacular cave system featuring over 100 caves and the iconic Big Room.
Cataract Falls
Indiana's largest waterfall located within Lieber State Recreation Area.
Center for Civil and Human Rights
Museum dedicated to civil rights movements and global human rights.
Chaco Culture National Historical Park
Ancient ruins of a major center of Ancestral Puebloan culture.
Channel Islands National Park
A remote national park made up of five islands known for their unique wildlife and outdoor activities.
Chattahoochee RiverWalk
Scenic riverside trail ideal for walking and biking.
Colonial Michilimackinac
Reconstructed 18th-century fort and fur trading village.
Colorado National Monument
Spectacular red rock canyons and monoliths ideal for hiking and scenic drives.
Coral Castle
Mysterious sculpture garden built from massive coral stones.
Cumbres-Toltec Scenic Railway
A historic narrow-gauge steam railroad crossing the Rocky Mountains.
Dalton Highway
One of the most remote roads in the U.S., leading to the Arctic Ocean through wild landscapes.
Death Valley National Park
The hottest, driest, and lowest national park in the U.S., with dramatic desert landscapes and salt flats.
Deering Estate at Cutler
Historic estate with natural areas and archaeological sites.
Denali National Park
Home to North America's tallest peak, Denali, and known for wildlife viewing and alpine scenery.
Detroit Institute of Arts
World-class art museum featuring a diverse and impressive collection.
Detroit Zoo
Popular zoo with naturalistic habitats and over 2,000 animals.
Dinosaur National Monument
Famous for its dinosaur fossil beds and dramatic river canyons.
Disneyland
The original Disney theme park with magical rides, shows, and attractions located in Anaheim.
Durango and the Silverton Narrow Gauge Railway
Historic steam train journey through the San Juan Mountains.
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indian & Western Art
Museum featuring Native American and Western American art and culture.
Everglades National Park
Vast wetlands ecosystem home to alligators and subtropical wildlife.
Explore Rock City on Lookout Mountain
A scenic attraction featuring gardens, rock formations, and panoramic views.
Fairchild Tropical Botanical Gardens
Expansive gardens with rare tropical plants and exhibits.
Faneuil Hall
Historic marketplace and meeting hall, now a lively shopping and dining area.
Fenway Park
Home of the Boston Red Sox and one of the oldest Major League Baseball stadiums.
Flagstaff
A mountain town known for skiing, Route 66, and its proximity to national parks.
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Botanical gardens combined with world-renowned outdoor sculptures.
Freedom Tower
Historic landmark symbolizing Cuban immigration and Miami history.
Freedom Trail
A 2.5-mile route through downtown Boston, passing 16 significant historic sites.
Garden of the Gods
A public park with dramatic red rock formations and scenic hiking trails.
Georgia Aquarium
One of the world’s largest aquariums featuring thousands of marine animals.
Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
Museum celebrating the life and work of iconic American artist Georgia O’Keeffe.
Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park
Iconic 64-foot tall semi-circular water fountain surrounded by oak trees.
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
Ancient dwellings built into cliff alcoves by the Mogollon people.
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Popular for boating and hiking around Lake Powell and the Colorado River.
Golden Gate Bridge
An iconic suspension bridge connecting San Francisco to Marin County, famous for its striking red color and views.
Grand Canyon National Park
A UNESCO World Heritage site known for its immense size and colorful landscape. The Grand Canyon offers breathtaking views, hiking, rafting, and scenic overlooks.
Great Basin National Park
Home to Lehman Caves, ancient bristlecone pines, and the towering Wheeler Peak.
Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum
Museum dedicated to maritime history and sunken ships of the Great Lakes.
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
Home to the tallest sand dunes in North America, with opportunities for sandboarding and hiking.
Griffith Observatory
An iconic public observatory with telescopes, exhibits, and panoramic views of Los Angeles.
Harvard Square and Museums
Historic area in Cambridge with Harvard University, shops, and renowned museums.
Havasu Falls
A stunning turquoise waterfall located in the Havasupai Indian Reservation.
Hearst Castle
A historic estate built by newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst, now a museum with guided tours.
Hike through Chattahoochee National Forest
A forested area offering hiking trails, waterfalls, and scenic drives.
Historic Deerfield
A museum village preserving colonial homes and early American history.
Hobie Beach
Dog-friendly beach known for windsurfing and skyline views.
Holocaust Museum Houston
Dedicated to educating people about the Holocaust and promoting human dignity.
Hoover Dam
A massive concrete dam on the Colorado River, offering tours and scenic views.
Horseshoe Bend
A dramatic horseshoe-shaped bend in the Colorado River near Page.
Houston Children's Museum
Interactive museum offering hands-on exhibits for kids.
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Features dinosaur skeletons, gems, and a planetarium.
Houston's Museum District
Cultural hub with over 19 museums in a compact area near Hermann Park.
Houston's Street Art
A vibrant scene of murals and graffiti across the city.
Iditarod National Historic Trail
A trail commemorating Alaska's dog sled history, spanning remote wilderness areas.
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
Protected lakeshore with sandy beaches, dunes, and hiking trails along Lake Michigan.
Indiana State Museum
Museum focused on Indiana's history, science, and art.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
Museum located at the famous speedway, showcasing IndyCar and NASCAR history.
Inside Passage
A coastal route featuring forested islands, glaciers, and access to many small communities and parks.
International UFO Museum and Research Center
Dedicated to the 1947 Roswell Incident and all things extraterrestrial.
Island Life on Martha's Vineyard
Charming island getaway with beaches, lighthouses, and historic cottages.
Isle Royale National Park
Remote island park offering wilderness hiking and wildlife viewing.
Jerome
A historic copper mining town turned artist community on a mountainside.
Joshua Tree National Park
A vast protected area in southern California, known for rugged rock formations and stark desert landscapes.
Kenai Fjords National Park
Known for its glaciers, coastal fjords, and abundant marine wildlife.
Key Biscayne and Crandon Park
Island paradise with beaches, nature trails, and family fun.
Kitch-iti-Kipi
Michigan’s largest natural freshwater spring with crystal-clear water.
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
Preserves sites from the 1890s gold rush, with museums and restored buildings.
Lake Havasu
A popular spot for boating and home to the transplanted London Bridge.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
A popular spot for boating, fishing, and hiking around the country’s largest reservoir.
Lake Tahoe
A large freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, known for skiing, beaches, and year-round outdoor recreation.
Lamoille Canyon
A glacier-carved canyon in the Ruby Mountains with waterfalls and trails.
Little Havana and Calle Ocho
Cultural district with Cuban heritage, cuisine, and music.
Mackinac Island
A car-free island known for its historic charm, fudge, and Victorian architecture.
Mammoth Lakes
A year-round resort town in the Sierra Nevada, popular for skiing, hiking, and scenic mountain views.
Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness
Iconic twin peaks reflected in a glacial lake, surrounded by hiking trails and alpine beauty.
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
A historic area honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Mayflower II and Plimoth Patuxet Museums
Living history museums featuring a replica of the Mayflower and Pilgrim village.
Mendenhall Glacier
A 13-mile-long glacier located just outside Juneau, offering trails and visitor center views.
Mesa Verde National Park
Home to well-preserved Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings, including the famous Cliff Palace.
Miami Beach
A famous coastal resort city known for its beaches and nightlife.
Miami Children's Museum
Interactive exhibits designed for children to learn and explore.
Michigan City Lighthouse
Historic lighthouse located on Lake Michigan with a pier walk and museum.
Michigan Historical Museum
Exhibits highlighting Michigan’s past from prehistoric to modern times.
Minute Man National Historical Park and Lexington Green
Preserves sites of the opening battle of the American Revolution.
Monument Circle (Soldiers & Sailors Monument)
Downtown Indianapolis landmark and observation deck honoring Indiana's veterans.
Monument Valley
Iconic red sandstone buttes and mesas on the Arizona-Utah border.
Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway
Formerly Mount Evans Byway, this high-altitude road leads to the summit of Mount Blue Sky.
Mount Charleston
A cool retreat from the desert heat offering hiking, camping, and winter sports.
Mount Rushmore
Famous monumental sculpture carved into Mount Rushmore featuring the faces of four U.S. presidents.
Mountain Biking Trails near Fruita
Renowned trails for mountain biking enthusiasts in the desert terrain of western Colorado.
Museum of Fine Arts and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Two world-class art museums offering diverse and historic collections.
Museum of Science, Boston
Interactive science museum with hundreds of hands-on exhibits and a planetarium.
National Museum of Funeral History
Unusual museum dedicated to the history and customs of funerals.
Niagara Falls
One of the most famous waterfalls in the world, straddling the U.S.-Canada border and offering boat tours and observation decks.
Norman Rockwell Museum
Museum dedicated to the iconic American illustrator's life and work.
Okefenokee Swamp
Vast swamp with boat tours, wildlife viewing, and cypress trees.
Old Sturbridge Village
Living history museum depicting rural New England life in the 1830s.
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
A biosphere reserve with unique desert flora near the Mexican border.
Palm Springs' Aerial Tramway and Mid-Century Modern Architecture
Ride the world’s largest rotating tramcar to a mountaintop, then enjoy Palm Springs' iconic modernist architecture.
Pecos National Historical Park
Preserves Native American pueblos, Civil War sites, and Spanish missions.
Perez Art Museum
Contemporary art museum with a striking modern building.
Petrified Forest National Park
A unique desert landscape featuring colorful badlands and ancient petrified wood.
Petroglyph National Monument
A protected area of volcanic rock with thousands of ancient carvings.
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
Science center featuring a planetarium, aquarium, and exhibits.
Pictured Rocks National Seashore
Colorful cliffs, waterfalls, and lakeshore trails in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Pikes Peak in Pike National Forest
A 14,115-foot peak accessible by car, cog railway, or hiking, offering stunning views.
POST Houston
Modern mixed-use space with a rooftop park, food hall, and events.
Prescott
A historic city with Victorian homes, hiking trails, and Whiskey Row saloons.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
A scenic area known for rock climbing, hiking, and colorful desert landscapes.
Redwood National and State Parks
A collection of protected forests, beaches, and grasslands, home to the tallest trees on Earth.
Rhyolite Ghost Town
A well-preserved ghost town with ruins of an early 1900s mining community.
Rice University Campus
Beautifully landscaped campus of one of the nation’s top universities.
Rocky Mountain National Park
One of the most popular national parks in the U.S., known for its alpine scenery, wildlife, and hiking trails.
Saguaro National Park
Protects vast forests of the iconic saguaro cactus, split into two districts near Tucson.
Salem's Historic Houses
Tour the 17th-century homes tied to Salem’s witch trial history.
San Juan Skyway Scenic Byway and the Million Dollar Highway
A breathtaking mountain drive with steep cliffs and historic mining towns.
Santa Catalina Island
A popular island getaway off the coast of Southern California offering beaches, hiking, and marine life.
Savannah Historic District
A charming area with cobblestone streets, historic homes, and beautiful squares.
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Home to massive sequoia trees including General Sherman Tree, vast wilderness, and deep canyons.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan
Dramatic sand dunes and scenic views along the Lake Michigan shoreline.
South Beach
Vibrant neighborhood known for beaches, art, and nightlife.
Space Center Houston
Official visitor center of NASA's Johnson Space Center, offering exhibits and space artifacts.
Statue of Liberty
An iconic symbol of freedom, the Statue of Liberty stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor and is a must-visit historical monument.
Stone Mountain Park
A large park centered around a massive granite dome and family attractions.
Swim and Play on Tybee Island
Coastal getaway with beaches, water activities, and a lighthouse.
Tanglewood Concerts
Summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra offering outdoor classical music performances.
Taos Pueblo
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and living Native American community.
Taos Ski Valley
Premier ski destination offering snow sports and alpine scenery.
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
The largest children's museum in the world, featuring interactive exhibits and dinosaur displays.
The Getty Center Los Angeles
A cultural campus in Los Angeles known for its architecture, gardens, and art collections.
The Health Museum
Interactive science center focusing on health and the human body.
The Henry Ford
Historic complex featuring the Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village, and factory tours.
The Houston Zoo
Home to over 6,000 animals and a favorite family attraction.
The Menil Collection
Renowned private collection featuring modern and contemporary art.
The Museum of Fine Arts
One of the largest art museums in the U.S. with an expansive collection.
The National Infantry Museum & Soldier Center
Museum chronicling the history of the U.S. Army infantry.
The University of Georgia
The state's oldest public university with a historic campus.
The Very Large Array
One of the world’s premier astronomical radio observatories.
The White House
The official residence and workplace of the president of the United States, located in Washington, D.C.
Tombstone
The Wild West town made famous by the OK Corral gunfight.
Totem Bight State Historic Park
Features traditional totem poles and a restored clan house in a coastal forest setting.
Tracy Arm Fjord
A scenic fjord featuring waterfalls, icebergs, and glaciers surrounded by steep cliffs.
Tumacacori National Historical Park
Preserves the ruins of three Spanish missions in southern Arizona.
Turkey Run State Park
Popular state park with deep canyons, sandstone cliffs, and hiking trails.
Universal Studios Hollywood
A film studio and theme park offering rides, shows, and a behind-the-scenes look at movie making.
University of Alaska Museum of the North
A cultural and natural history museum with exhibits on Alaska's wildlife, art, and Indigenous heritage.
University of Michigan
Historic campus with beautiful architecture and cultural attractions.
USS Constitution and Bunker Hill Monument
Naval history museum and Revolutionary War memorials in the Charlestown Navy Yard.
USS Midway Museum
A maritime museum aboard a historic aircraft carrier docked in San Diego Bay.
Vail and Nearby Mountain Towns
Famous for world-class skiing, luxury resorts, and charming alpine towns.
Valley of Fire State Park
Nevada's oldest and largest state park with stunning red sandstone formations.
Venetian Pool
Historic public swimming pool carved from coral rock.
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
Elegant Italian-style villa with lush gardens and art collections.
Whale Watch at Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary
Top whale watching location off the Massachusetts coast.
Wheeler Peak Wilderness
Home to New Mexico’s highest point and popular for hiking and wildlife viewing.
White Sands National Monument
Endless gypsum sand dunes create one of the world’s most unique landscapes.
Windmill Island
Dutch-themed park with authentic windmill and tulip gardens.
World of Coca-Cola
Interactive museum dedicated to the iconic soft drink’s history.
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve
The largest national park in the U.S., featuring mountains, glaciers, and historic mining sites.
Wynwood Walls Street Art
Outdoor museum featuring vibrant street murals by global artists.
Yellowstone National Park
America’s first national park, known for its wildlife and geothermal features like Old Faithful geyser and colorful hot springs.
Yosemite National Park
Renowned for its giant, ancient sequoia trees, towering waterfalls, and granite cliffs such as El Capitan and Half Dome.
Yuma
A city on the Colorado River known for its history, sunshine, and agriculture.
Zoo Miami
Large zoo with animal exhibits and interactive experiences.