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America’s Treasures: World Heritage Sites
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items Discover rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and cultural treasures through the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. From ancient cliff dwellings and iconic national parks to architectural marvels, these sites showcase the nation’s most significant natura...
Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado is a must-visit UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to stunning Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings like the iconic Cliff Palace. Explore centuries-old structures, hike scenic trails, and immerse yourself in the rich ...
Mesa Verde National Park
Yellowstone, the world’s first national park, is a must-visit destination for nature lovers. This UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts geysers like Old Faithful, vibrant hot springs, towering waterfalls, and diverse wildlife, including bison, bears, and...
Yellowstone National Park
Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska is a stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site, where towering glaciers, rugged mountains, and pristine waters create a paradise for nature enthusiasts. Explore by boat, kayak, or on foot to witness dramatic ice calving,...
Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve
Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona is a must-see natural wonder. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers jaw-dropping views of the vast, layered canyon carved by the Colorado River. Whether you’re hiking the rim, rafting down the river, or simply t...
Grand Canyon National Park
Everglades National Park in Florida is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. Known for its vast wetlands, mangroves, and unique ecosystem, it’s home to rare species like the American crocodile and West Indian manatee. Exp...
Everglades National Park
Independence Hall in Philadelphia is a must-visit for history lovers. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were debated and signed, shaping the foundation of American democracy. Walk throu...
Independence National Historical Park
Redwood National and State Parks in California are a must-visit for nature lovers and adventure seekers. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to the world’s tallest trees—towering ancient redwoods that create a breathtaking, cathedral-like landsca...
Redwood National and State Parks
Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky is a must-visit destination for adventurers and history buffs alike. As the world’s longest cave system and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it offers a fascinating underground world of vast chambers, stunning rock...
Mammoth Cave National Park
Olympic National Park in Washington is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that offers an unparalleled blend of landscapes, from rugged coastlines and lush temperate rainforests to glacier-capped peaks. Hike through moss-draped trees in the Hoh Rainforest, ...
Olympic National Park
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site in Illinois is a fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest pre-Columbian settlement north of Mexico. Once home to a thriving Mississippian culture, this ancient city features massive earthen mounds, inc...
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a paradise for nature lovers and outdoor adventurers. Straddling the border of North Carolina and Tennessee, it boasts mist-covered mountains, lush forests, and stunning waterfalls...
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site in Puerto Rico offer a captivating journey through history. This UNESCO World Heritage Site features impressive Spanish colonial fortifications, including Castillo San Felipe del Morro and Castillo San...
La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site
The Statue of Liberty National Monument is a must-visit symbol of freedom and hope. This UNESCO World Heritage Site stands proudly in New York Harbor, welcoming visitors from around the world. Take a ferry to Liberty Island to see Lady Liberty up clo...
Statue Of Liberty National Monument
Yosemite National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a breathtaking destination filled with towering granite cliffs, majestic waterfalls, and ancient sequoia trees. Home to iconic landmarks like El Capitan, Half Dome, and Yosemite Falls, the park...
Yosemite National Park
Chaco Culture National Historical Park in New Mexico is a must-visit UNESCO World Heritage Site that offers a glimpse into the sophisticated civilization of the Ancestral Puebloans. Featuring massive stone ruins, intricate great houses, and advanced ...
Chaco Culture National Historical Park
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you can experience the raw power of nature. Home to the active Kīlauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes, the park offers visitors the chance to witness volcanic activity, hike through lush...
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Monticello and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville offer a unique journey into American history and architecture. Visit Monticello, the iconic home of Thomas Jefferson, to explore his personal legacy and architectural genius. Then, head to ...
Monticello and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville
For over 1,000 years, the Puebloan people have lived in these striking multi-storied adobe structures, preserving their rich culture and traditions. Visitors can explore the historic buildings, meet local artisans, and experience the vibrant heritage...
Taos Pueblo
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to a vast network of over 100 limestone caves, including the breathtaking Big Room—one of the largest underground chambers in North America. Explore dramatic rock formations, towering stalactites, and hidden pa...
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, spanning the U.S.-Canada border, is a breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site that blends two stunning national parks—Glacier in Montana and Waterton Lakes in Alberta. This unique park offers rugged mountain...
Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park
Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument is a breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site that protects one of the world's largest and most pristine marine ecosystems. Stretching across the remote Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, this vast sanctuary is h...
Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
Poverty Point National Monument in Louisiana is a fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Site that offers a glimpse into one of North America's most advanced ancient civilizations. Dating back over 3,000 years, this massive earthwork complex was once a th...
Poverty Point National Monument
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, preserves four beautifully restored Spanish missions that tell the story of Texas’ colonial past. These 18th-century missions—Concepción, San José, San Juan, and Espada—offe...
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
The 20th-Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcases eight of the most influential designs by America’s most iconic architect. From the gravity-defying Fallingwater to the visionary Guggenheim Museum, these mas...
The 20th-Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright
Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Ohio, is a remarkable testament to the engineering and spiritual achievements of the ancient Hopewell culture. Built over 2,000 years ago, these massive earthworks feature precise geomet...
Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks
The Moravian Church Settlements, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offer a fascinating journey through the 18th-century religious and cultural history of early America. These well-preserved communities showcase the unique architecture, craftsmanship, and...
Moravian Church Settlements