Cliff PalaceMesa Verde National Park, ColoradoSituated beneath the alcoves of cliffs, Cliff Palace is a beautifully preserved cliff dwelling that was once home to anywhere between 100 and 250 ancient Pueblo peoples.

The AlamoSan Antonio, TexasInitially constructed to house a Franciscan mission in the early 1700s, the Alamo was the site of a critical battle during the war for Texas’ independence. Today it is an icon of the state.

Mount RushmoreMount Rushmore, South DakotaThe south face of South Dakota’s Mount Rushmore features the monumentally carved faces of four of America’s most memorable leaders: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Teddy Roosevelt.

The White HouseWashington, DCSince 1800, the White House has been the official residence of the President of the United States. Situated at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, it contains historic rooms and gardens, and is divided between executive and residential wings.

King Kamehameha StatueHonolulu, HawaiiStanding tall in front of Hawaii’s State Supreme Court is the most recognizable statue of King Kamehameha, Hawaii’s greatest king. In a life that lasted from 1758 to 1819, Kamehameha was chiefly responsible for uniting all the Hawaiian Islands.

Golden Gate BridgeSan Francisco, CaliforniaCompleted in 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge was one of the major public projects adopted during the Great Depression that put jobs in the hands of many. Spanning the Golden Gate Strait, connecting San Francisco to Marin County, the bridge is a major Pacific landmark.

Jamestown SettlementJamestown, VirginiaThe first permanent English settlement in America was Jamestown, founded by the Virginia Company on the banks of the James River. Despite famine, disease, and clashes with the natives, Jamestown would prove to be the impetus to an age of American settlement for Europeans.

Independence HallPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaCompleted in 1756 as the State House of the Province of Pennsylvania, Independence Hall was so renamed because it was there that delegates from the Second Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence.

Hoover DamArizona/Nevada borderThe Hoover Dam was commissioned during the Great Depression to harness the power of the massive Colorado River, prevent flooding, and provide irrigation for the arid Southwest. The gargantuan construction is a source of wonder and hosts countless tourists every year.

Indianapolis 500/ Indianapolis Motor SpeedwayIndianapolis, IndianaAutomakers and race enthusiasts built “The Brickyard” in 1908 as an amateur track and testing route. Today, the home of the Indianapolis 500 is one of the most sacred sporting grounds in the world.Trademarks of Brickyard Trademarks, Inc., used under license.

Statue of LibertyNew York, New YorkLady Liberty has shown her beacon brightly over New York Harbor day and night since 1886. The colossal statue was bestowed to the United States as a gift from France in honor of the countries’ mutual democracies.

Niagara FallsNiagara, New YorkDividing the nations of Canada and the US, Niagara Falls consists of three majestic waterfalls on the Niagara River. Every year, it attracts millions of awe-inspired tourists, including barrel jumpers and newly wed couples.

Grand CanyonGrand Canyon National Park, ArizonaThis colorful geological formation is the result of erosion from the Colorado River over many millennia. Tourists began flocking there in the 1800s to marvel at its strange beauty, while Teddy Roosevelt named it a national monument in 1908. Today, it’s considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world.

The EvergladesEverglades National Park, FloridaThe largest subtropical wilderness in the US is the Everglades, located on the southern tip of Florida. Home to thousands of rare plant and animal species, it has been dubbed a World Heritage Site, International Biosphere Reserve, and Wetland of International Importance.

Old FaithfulYellowstone National Park, WyomingOld Faithful is a geyser – or eruptive hot spring – iconic of Yellowstone Park and the wide, expansive beauty of Wyoming. Although it is neither the largest or most regular geyser in the nation, it is the most famous, erupting every 35 to 120 minutes at heights of 90 to 184 feet.

USS ConstitutionCharlestown Navy Yard, MassachusettsThe USS Constitution was built to fight Barbary pirates off the coast of Tripoli, but won its real fame during the War of 1812, when she defeated a British warship off the coast of Nova Scotia, earning her nickname “Old Ironsides.”

Gettysburg National Military ParkGettysburg, PennsylvaniaAs the bloodiest battle of the Civil War, the Battle of Gettysburg turned the tides against Robert E. Lee’s rebel forces and was one of the most decisive conflicts in American history. The battlefield became hallowed grounds, and the site of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address.

Mount McKinleyDenali National Park, AlaskaMount McKinley, the tallest peak in North America, is located in the frigid depths of central Alaska. Called “Denali” by native Aleutians, it was finally surmounted in 1913 by Hudson Stuck and Harry Karstens. Today, hundreds of mountaineers attempt to match their feat.

Glass HouseNew Canaan, ConnecticutThe Philip Johnson Glass House located in New Canaan, Connecticut is a National Trust Historic Site. Its sleek and minimalist design is a herald of modern architecture, and a major example of how buildings marry with their landscape.

Delicate ArchArches National Park, UtahArches National Park provides an awe-inspiring view into the strange geological history of the Southwest. Graceful sandstone arches, like the well-known Delicate Arch, along with remarkable textures, colors, and formations, amaze a million visitors every year.