USA Destinations for Your Bucket List

#15 The Grand Canyon

 
The United States is filled with amazing, life-changing locations. Make sure your see them with your own eyes before you die! Arizona's Grand Canyon is one of the most famous natural landmarks of the US. And for good reason.
 

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15: The Grand Canyon
The United States is filled with amazing, life-changing locations. Make sure your see them with your own eyes before you die! Arizona's Grand Canyon is one of the most famous natural landmarks of the US. And for good reason.
14: The Capitol
Washington D.C. is not only the home of our president, but the a place to learn about out country. Landmarks include the Capitol building, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and the White House.
13: Seattle Space Needle
The Seattle, Washington Space Needle is a UFO looking tower with great views of the city. It is a great place to celebrate the New Years.
12: Lake Champlain
In between New York and Vermont is Lake Champlain. This fresh water lake is suspected to be the home of "North America's Lock Ness Monster" aka "Champ." He was last spotted in 2006. Will your visit be the lucky day he resurfaces?
11: Las Vegas
Visit the Las Vegas strip! Full of the most imaginative hotels, shows, shopping, gambling, and parties. Just remember what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.
10: Lincoln Town
Lincoln, New Hampshire is a little town where the people are straight out of a motorcycle movie. Not only is the town's ambiance cool and small town, but there are hiking places nearby and the Loon Mountain Gondola ride.
9: Arches National Park
Utah's Arches National Park is filled with arched red rock formations and balanced rocks (that will boggle your mind). It's interesting to see the different ways nature reacts to itself.
8: The Great Sand Dunes
The Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado. Located in Mosca, Colorado, the dunes are peaceful place where you can see the wind create the shape of the environment. You can also have fun sand sledding!
7: Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota, is an amazing man-made piece of art. Take the opportunity to appreciate accurate installations of our historical presidents!
6: Yosemite
Yosemite National Park is filled with beautiful scenery. Cliffs, waterfalls, sequoia groves, meadows, and if you're willing to hike you could end up on Glacier Point! Yosemite is nature at its finest.
5: The Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco is know for its Golden Gate Bridge. While you're in SF checking out one of the US's most recognizable landmarks, make sure to experience the city too! SOMA for it's night life. Mission & Castro for its food. Golden Gate Park for museums, gardens, and live performances. A picnic on Twin Peaks, where you can get the most complete view of the city.
4: Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
On the island of Hawai'i you must visit the Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Walk, hike, or bike through and see volcanoes, craters, and rare species of animals and plants that have isolated on this island for 70 million years!
3: Monterey Bay
One of the purest beaches in Monterey is Carmel Beach. Walk along the right side and you will find perfectly untouched shells. Walk along the left side and you will find a place to get a perfect tan. The community is small and intimate, making Carmel Beach one of the most relaxing destinations you will ever find!
2: Times Square
Even more exciting at night, Times Square is place people all over the globe come to see. It proves NYC's slogan right, "The city that never sleeps." It is a commercial paradise!
1: The Wave Canyon
Arizona's Wave Canyon in near the border to Utah. The erosion of this canyon brings out the Navajo Sandstone of the Jurassic Age. There have been finding of dinosaur tracks and fossils. This beautiful canyon is probably one of the most artistic natural landmarks in the world.