1. LINCOLN MEMORIAL
Henry Bacon build this impressive statue to honour one the brightest presidents in the US history, Abraham Lincoln who fought hard against slavery. Located in Washington, this regal statue is visited by millions of tourists every year.
2. CENTRAL PARK
New York is perhaps a busy, polluted city. However, in spite of that, it has an enormous park filled with green areas and trees. Considered the heart and lungs of New York city, it is considered one on New York's landmarks and must-see places.
3. GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE
Located in San Francisco, this suspension bridge will look familiar to all of you, since it has appeared in countless and countless of films and TV series. Remember the TV series Charmed? Each chapter would begin by showing breathtaking images of this huge, amazing bridge. If you want to cross it and you don't like cycling, you'll have to pay a toll fare.
4. NIAGARA FALLS
Nature is a rebel, unstoppable force and the Niagara Falls are the proof of it ! Distributed along Canada and the United States, these three waterfalls reach incredible heights and state the power -and beauty of nature. Wow !
5. MOUNT RUSHMORE
This one may be considered weird but, yes, it is what is looks like : four US presidents carved in the rock, namely George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. Why ? Just to attract tourists to South Dakota. Purpose fulfilled !
6. LAS VEGAS
Who, on Earth, has never heard of Las Vegas ? : dazzling lights, luxurious hotels,lavish restaurants and shops and tinkling sounds to attract all sorts of gamblers. It all makes sense, were it not for the fact that it all is in the middle of a desert. This city, today baptised as Sin City, has earned its reputation and is one of the most visited destinations in the US !
Located in the state of Arizona, aka, the Grand Canyon state, this majestic, impressive geographical scenery is the result of the erosion of the Colorado River. This area was originally inhabited by Native American who worshiped this sacred place. Beware ! Weather conditions are changing and temperatures can soar or dramatically decrease in the blink of an eye !
8. THE EMPIRE STATE BUILDING
This high skyscraper in the heart of New York city somehow symbolizes the grandeur of the Americans : the building that overlooks an entire city. Its height reaches 443.2 metres, having the honour to have been the tallest building in the world from 1931 to 1970. However, this immense height has drawbacks : some people have committed suicide by jumping from the top.
9. TIMES SQUARE
Probably one of the busies and most bustling spots in the world. This Square is filled with luminous billboards, advertisements and lights and is crossed by thousands of pedestrians every year. Most NY visitors take a photo in this singular spot !
10. WASHINGTON MONUMENT
This astonishingly high monument pays tribute to US first president : no other than George Washington.
11. DISNEYWORLD
This spot is considered to be the place where magic is created. This is probably the father of all the theme parks in the world. This resort includes not only theme parks and attractions but also golf courses, water attractions and much more fun ! Perfect to get to know your favourite Disney idols face to face.
This park hold the honour to be the first national park in the US. Along its more than 3,000 square metres, it is the witness of a wide range of geographical features such as canyons and valleys and it has a wide variety of ecosystems.
The US is a vast place to explore full of outstanding, quaint places. Which one is your favourite ?
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