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Every year, the US welcomes millions of interested tourists to its big cities, especially made up of famous tourist spots around the world. Therefore, putting together a roadmap that has the best tourist spots can be a complicated mission!
Squares, mountains, statues... several of these symbols are already known by everyone for being portrayed in several Hollywood films. In this article, we separate 10 of the most famous US tourist attractions that you cannot miss when you are in the country. Check out! below!
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What are the best tourist spots in the USA?
The USA has beautiful landscapes and several must-see places for every tourist. That's because they are historic places, full of architecture and charm. In this sense, some tourist spots in the USA are really unmissable for any traveler, and we have brought you a list of those that you cannot miss. Check out!
1 – Central Park
Central Park is located in Manhattan, New York and consists of an area of 843 acres. Annually, it receives more than 42 million visitors. Although the park looks natural, it was built to create a green area in the city, including the lakes they have in their facilities.
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Access to Central Park is free, and there are several attractions such as two ice skating rinks, a zoo, a theater, and several other options for all ages. Furthermore, an unmissable tour to take there are the carriage rides, which have existed since 1935.
2 – Statue of Liberty
One of the most famous monuments in the world, the Statue of Liberty was built in 1886 by Gustave Eiffel and represents the Roman goddess Libertas. The movement was a gift from France to the United States, being recognized with a universal symbol of freedom and democracy, in addition to being a way of welcoming visitors to New York.
In this way, it is essential to know the statue on a trip to New York, due to all the history it carries. In addition, Staten Island, where it is located, is easily accessible for everyone, which you can reach via a free ferry that leaves from the Port of New York, in brooklyn.
3 – Hollywood sign
Famous the world over, the Hollywood sign can be seen all over Los Angeles, California. At first, it was created to sell houses in a condominium, but it ended up becoming a symbol of the city. Today, he receives millions of people a year for visitation.
However, in addition to being prohibited, it is not possible to get too close to the monument. to Los Angeles Police Department installed security systems with movement detection, in addition to closed circuit cameras that, with each movement in the area marked as restricted, trigger an alarm that notifies the police.
4 – Niagara Falls
Located in Rio Niagara, the Falls of Niagara are located on the border between the United States and Canada, having waterfalls with an average volume of 2,400 m³/sec. In the United States, the falls are located in the city of buffalo, and there are two great attractions, the Cave of the Winds and the Maid of the mix
In the first, it is necessary to walk along walkways under the falls and be able to feel the waters falling on you. At second, it is a vessel that takes visitors against the current, where it is also possible to feel a few drops of water.
5 – Goldengate
One of the most unusual tourist spots in the USA, the Golden Gate is a bridge that connects the city of San Francisco to sausalito, in the San Francisco metropolitan area, California. It was built in 1937, and is the main postcard of the city.
Currently, the monument was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World by the magazine American Society of Civil Engineers. For lovers of beautiful architecture, there's nothing better than visiting the tip on guided tours of San Francisco.
6 – Alcatraz
Curious tourist spot, Alcatraz it was a federal prison, being the safest of parents in the early 20th century, serving as a home for the mobster Italian-American Al Capone. Currently, Alcatraz receives more than 1.5 million visitors, who are looking to venture into San Francisco, California.
To get to the island, you need to take a ferry from Pier 33, which is close to the fisherman 's Wharf and from Pier 39. The ferry costs an average of 26 dollars. In addition, you can also book a cruise to Alcatraz Island, sailing under the bridge Golden Gate on the San Francisco Bay.
7 – Pier 39
Located in San Francisco, California, Pier 39 is one of the most visited spots in the city. There, you can find several shops, restaurants and several famous attractions, such as the mirror maze mcgowan 's infinity Mirror Maze, and a cinema with 7D experience.
At Pier 39, it is possible to see a project for the preservation of marine life, not to mention that it is possible to have a view of two of the main tourist attractions in the USA, Alcatraz and the bridge Golden Gate.
8 – Las Vegas Strip
With a length of 7 km, the Las Vegas Strip avenue is an area that concentrates 80% all the entertainment and tourist attractions in the city of Las Vegas. In addition, it is also possible to see several casinos, concerts, hotels, theaters and other attractions of the city.
Even on the avenue, it is possible to see the new york new york, which has several replicas, including the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower and also the Egyptian sphinxes. Another interesting point on the avenue is the presence of the main UFC events at the MGM Grand hotel.
9 – The Empire State Building
Located in Manhattan, it is the tallest building in the city, with 102 floors. After the fall of the World Trade Center, the site returned to being the best point of view of the city, with an observatory located on the 86th floor, which offers a 360º view of the city. Today the The empire State building receives 100 million people annually.
In addition, in the building it is still possible to visit an observation platform, which is on the 102nd floor, which is also open to the public. The platform is smaller than the observatory on the floor below, but it is also worth the visit, which receives millions of tourists a year.
10 – Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon is the largest canyon in the world, being a steep gorge on the Colorado River, located in the state of Arizona, near Las Vegas. In the city, you can find some places that offer a tour of the natural monument. With 446 km in length, it is one of the best tourist spots in the USA, reaching 1,600 meters.
