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The USA receives millions of tourists every year interested in its large cities, especially made up of famous tourist attractions around the world. Therefore, putting together an itinerary that includes the best tourist attractions can be a complicated mission!
Squares, mountains, statues... several of these symbols are already known to everyone because they are portrayed in several Hollywood films. In this article, we have selected 10 of the most famous tourist attractions in the USA that you cannot miss when you are in the country. Check out! below!
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What are the best tourist attractions in the USA?
The USA has beautiful landscapes and several unmissable places for every tourist. This is because they are historic places, full of architecture and charm. In this sense, some tourist attractions in the USA are truly 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 situated in Manhattan, New York and consists of an area of 843 acres. Annually, it receives more than 42 million visitors. Although the park appears natural, it was built to create a green area in the city, including the lakes on its premises.
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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, as well as being a way of welcoming visitors entering New York.
Therefore, it is essential to visit the statue on a trip to New York, because of all the history it carries. Furthermore, Staten Island, where it is located, is easily accessible for everyone, where you can get there via a free ferry that leaves from New York Harbor in Brooklyn.
3 – Hollywood Sign
Famous around the world, the Hollywood sign can be seen everywhere in Los Angeles, California. Initially, it was created to sell houses in a condominium, but it ended up becoming a symbol of the city. Today, it receives millions of people a year to visit.
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, with waterfalls with an average volume of 2,400 m³/s. In the United States, the falls are in the city of Buffalo, and there are two major attractions, the Cave of the Winds and the maid of the Mix.
In the first one, you need to walk along walkways under the falls and be able to feel the waters falling on you. At second, it is a boat that takes visitors against the current, where it is also possible to feel some drops of water.
5 – Golden Gate
One of the most unusual tourist attractions in the USA, golden Gate is a bridge that connects the city of San Francisco to Sausalito, in the metropolitan region of San Francisco, California. It was built in 1937, and is the city's main postcard.
Currently, the monument has been considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World by the American Society of Civil Engineers magazine. For lovers of beautiful architecture, there is 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 italo-American Al Capone. Currently, Alcatraz receives more than 1.5 million visitors, who seek 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. Additionally, you can also schedule a cruise to Alcatraz Island, sailing under the bridge golden Gate, in 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 a 7D experience.
At Pier 39, it is possible to see a marine preservation project, 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% of all the entertainment and tourist attractions in the city of Las Vegas. In addition, it is also possible to see several casinos, shows, hotels, theaters and other attractions in 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 largest building in the city, with 102 floors. After the fall of the World Trade Center, the place once again became the city's largest viewing point, with an observatory located on the 86th floor, which offers 360º views of the city. Today the The Empire State Building receives 100 million people annually.
Furthermore, in the building it is still possible to visit an observation platform, located 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 a visit, which receives millions of tourists per 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, close to Las Vegas. In the city, you can find some places that offer a tour to the natural monument. With 446 km long, it is one of the best tourist attractions in the USA, reaching 1,600 meters.
