Fort McHenry, Baltimore, MD
This fort was built in 1798 and played a vital role in the War of 1812 when the US armed forces successfully defended Baltimore Harbor from an attack by the British Navy. It later served as a prison for captured Confederate soldiers and sympathizers during the Civil War. The fort is referenced in the Star-Spangled Banner and receives thousands of tourists each year.
Lincoln Memorial, Washington, DC
The Lincoln Memorial stands out for its refined grace that reminds you of a Greek temple in a city that’s crowded with some of the most recognizable monuments. Located on the western side of the National Mall, this beautiful building features a larger-than-life, seated Abraham Lincoln exuding calm and steadfastness. Always Washington’s most-visited monument with an average of six million visitors per year, the site looks even more special at night.
