America may be a young nation, but it has a distinct and complicated history, retold through monuments across our country. Across the US, the landmarks reveal stories of the first people who settled here, the colonists traveling to a new world, and the fierce battles that took place for freedom and justice.
For example, the Statue of Liberty is perhaps America’s most iconic landmark. This colossal sculpture stands proudly on Liberty Island guarding the New York Harbor. This is a must-see for everybody. Lady Liberty is a grand symbol of the quest for freedom and a life free from oppression.
We’ve come up with a list of monuments you shouldn’t miss in your lifetime. When visiting these famous American Monuments, history comes alive, and you leave with a better appreciation and understanding of the crucial events that occurred right where you stand. From America’s brightest moments to its darkest days, these 10 iconic monuments showcase the US’s legacy and the foundation on which our great nation is built.
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Mount Rushmore has been on my bucket list for many years. I would also like to visit Williams Burg, VA. Thank you for this informative tour.
Why don’t they ever include the third tallest memorial in the National Park Service? Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial is taller than the Statue of Liberty. Only monument dedicated to international peace.
Your choices are spot on I fully agree that these sites should be seen by all Americans
I enjoyed looking at these wonderful places. I have been to 7 and can not remember if I was at another. I think that 7 out of the 12 is not too bad.
Thank you for this most memorable tour. As I was going through the monuments, it dawned on me that my Dad planned many of our family vacations at the beautiful, historic sites, (Statue of Liberty, Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum, The Liberty Bell, and Colonial Williamsburg. I appreciate my Father’s excellent choices for some of our vacations.
This year I hopefully will visit Mt. Rushmore, SD.
Joanne