Landmarks of the United States
The United States of America is a vast territory with 300 million inhabitants. It's no wonder there are landmarks galore here. Here are some of the most interesting ones in brief.
• Statue of Liberty - a beacon in the harbor of New York City, located on a small island. Standing at a height of 93 meters, the monument houses a museum on the settlement of America and a spiral staircase leading to an observation deck. After the terrorist attacks of September 11, "Lady Liberty" was temporarily closed to visitors. Today, tourists can only visit the museum with permission from security services.
• Central Park on Manhattan Island - an oasis of greenery amidst the metropolis. With 5 million trees, it allows one to forget about the urban hustle and bustle and relax from the skyscrapers. Although 25 million people visit the park every year, its lawns are lush with fresh grass.
• The White House in Washington - a symbol of democracy and the presidential residence with a museum. The political history of the United States is illustrated here through numerous works of art. Two of its six floors are underground, and the park around it is guarded by special services. However, the White House is open to tourists by appointment.
• The Pentagon - the world's largest office building! Its pentagonal shape and special transportation schemes set it apart from others. It takes only 7 minutes to reach any point from another, and two of its seven floors are also below ground level.
• Hollywood - the place where the shooting and editing of the most popular contemporary films take place. Taking a selfie from afar (with the Hollywood sign in the background) is a must-visit in Los Angeles. The city is also known for the Walk of Fame, which features 2,600 memorial plaques.
• Niagara Falls - an impressive cascade over 1 km wide! One part belongs to the USA, the other to Canada. The speed of the water falling from a height of 50 meters reaches 32 km per hour. In summer nights, Americans illuminate the waterfall with colored lights. Its grandeur can be observed from a cable car, helicopter, or special pedestrian platforms.
• The Grand Canyon - the deepest in the world, located in Arizona. On both sides of the Colorado River, which flows at the bottom of the canyon, rocky plateaus rise 1600 meters. Its rift reveals 4 geological epochs of the Earth, and each level has its own unique fauna.
• The "Golden Gate" Bridge - the hallmark of San Francisco, a true giant of engineering. The road rises above the waters of the Pacific Ocean by 67 meters and stretches for almost 3,000 meters. Until the mid-20th century, the Golden Gates was the largest suspension bridge in the world. In the 21st century, it is the most recognizable bridge that attracts tourists and... suicides. For them, telephone booths operating on the crisis center's line have been installed on the pedestrian walkway of the Golden Gate.
• Mount Rushmore with the portraits of 4 US presidents is located in South Dakota. The 18-meter busts of Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson, and Roosevelt are carved in granite in the Black Hills mountain range. At the foot, there is an alley with flags of all states, a museum of US statehood, and a museum of the Dakota Indian tribe.
• The Monument Valley in Arizona is a national park with 300-meter cliffs towering over the dried bottom of an ancient sea. Now, grasses and shrubs grow here, and the landscape is composed of reddish rock monuments against the backdrop of the blue sky.
• Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando - the largest and most comprehensive complex of attractions founded by Walt Disney himself. Other Disneylands around the world only copy its individual zones. Fairytale decorations, hotels, and even a golf course - tourists rush to the state of Florida to fulfill their childhood dreams.
