The 31 Best Historical Destinations to Visit in the United States

The United States might be a younger country than most, but it still has a rich history to share. Venture out and explore the rich tapestry of America's past and you'll find iconic battlefields, small colonial towns, and so much more. The following 31 sites offer a unique glimpse into the events and figures that shaped the nation. From space centers to haunted prisons and even the site where the first shots of the Civil War were fired, the U.S. has so much history to offer locals and tourists alike.

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The Alamo, San Antonio, Texas

The Alamo, San Antonio, Texas

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Alcatraz Island in San Francisco, CA

Alcatraz Island in San Francisco, CA

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American Civil War Museum

American Civil War Museum

4

Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia

Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia

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Betsy Ross House (Philadelphia,PA)

Betsy Ross House (Philadelphia,PA)

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Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

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Bunker Hill Monument, Boston

Bunker Hill Monument, Boston

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César E. Chávez National Monument

César E. Chávez National Monument

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Colonial Williamsburg, VA

Colonial Williamsburg, VA

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Disneyland California

Disneyland California

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Ellis Island, New York

Ellis Island, New York

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Ford's Theatre, Washington DC

Ford's Theatre, Washington DC

13

Fort Mchenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

Fort Mchenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

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Fort Sumter, Charleston

Fort Sumter, Charleston

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Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library, Hyde Park, NY

Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library, Hyde Park, NY

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Freedom Trail in Boston

Freedom Trail in Boston

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Gettysburg National Military Park

Gettysburg National Military Park

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Graceland, Memphis, TN

Graceland, Memphis, TN

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Grand Canyon, Arizona

Grand Canyon, Arizona

20

Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Detroit

Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Detroit

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Independence Hall - Philadelphia, PA

Independence Hall - Philadelphia, PA

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Jamestown National Historic Site

Jamestown National Historic Site

23

Kennedy Space Center, FL

Kennedy Space Center, FL

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The Liberty Bell Center (Philadelphia, PA)

The Liberty Bell Center (Philadelphia, PA)

25

Mark Twain House & Museum

Mark Twain House & Museum

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Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park

Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park

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Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado

Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado

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Monticello, Virginia

Monticello, Virginia

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Montpelier - James Madison, VA

Montpelier - James Madison, VA

30

Mount Rushmore

Mount Rushmore

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Mount Vernon, Virginia

Mount Vernon, Virginia

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