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1. Arlington National Cemetery

214 McNair Rd, Arlington, VA
Cemetery · 129 tips and reviews

DoraDora: Kids will be fascinated by the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns every hour on the hour. Powered by ParentsConnect.com

2. Hershey's Chocolate World

9.1
251 Park Blvd (at Hersheypark), Hershey, PA
Candy Store · 213 tips and reviews

visitPAvisitPA: A little of this & a lot of chocolate. Fun spot with huge candy store & cool atttractions. Gotta try the "Make your own candy bar" and don't miss those chocolate milkshakes!

3. United States Capitol

Capitol Cir (at E Capitol St), Washington, D.C.
Capitol Building · Northwest Washington · 205 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The Capitol is among the most architecturally impressive and symbolically important buildings in the world. Begun in 1793, the Capitol has been built, burnt, rebuilt, extended, and restored.

4. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

8.8
1100 Rock and Roll Blvd (at Cleveland's North Coast Harbor), Cleveland, OH
Museum · Downtown Cleveland · 212 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame was created in 1983. Cleveland was chosen for the location because of disc jockey Alan Freed, who was known for promoting the new genre called “Rock and Roll.”

5. Mount St. Helens Johnston Ridge Observatory

8.4
Spirit Lake Hwy, Gifford Pinchot, WA
Observatory · 14 tips and reviews

Ondrej Z.Ondrej Zaoral: Go see the movie. It's worth it.

6. National Museum of the US Air Force

9.4
1100 Spaatz St (at Wright Patterson Air Force Base), Dayton, OH
Museum · 109 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The NMUSAF is the world’s largest & oldest military aviation museum, opening in its first location in 1954. The museum's collection contains many rare aircrafts of historical or technological importan

7. Old Faithful Geyser

8.4
U.S. 191 (btwn 20 & 89), Yellowstone National Park, WY
Hot Spring · 49 tips and reviews

8. International UFO Museum and Research Center

6.3
114 N Main St (E 2nd St), Roswell, NM
Museum · 55 tips and reviews

Lena W.Lena Willanger: Photos are allowed!

9. Bourbon Street

7.6
Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA
Road · French Quarter · 145 tips and reviews

Admit M.Admit Mac: Don't get a hand grenade. Unless you're a kook.

10. Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum

9.0
222 5th Ave S (at Demonbreun St), Nashville, TN
Museum · 122 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: In 1963, the CMA announced that a Country Museum would be built in Nashville. It opened on April 1st 1967. Prior to stardom, Kathy Mattea & Trisha Yearwood were tour guides at this museum.

11. Niagara Falls (American Side)

9.4
Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls, NY
Waterfall · 212 tips and reviews

Cameron M.Cameron McBride: neat at night with the lights displayed on it

Times Square is one of road trippin.

12. Times Square

8.5
Broadway & 7th Ave (btwn W 42nd & 47th St), New York, NY
Plaza · Theater District · 2356 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: This area was originally named Longacre Square but was renamed in 1904 when the NY Times moved to the skyscraper now known as One Times Square at 42nd St., famous for the Times Square Ball drop.

13. Statue of Liberty

9.3
Liberty Island, New York, NY
Monument · 702 tips and reviews

US National ArchivesUS National Archives: A bird's eye view of the Statue of Liberty! She may not look as tall from above, but Lady Liberty stands 305 feet, 6 inches from the base of the pedestal foundation to the tip of her torch. Read more.

14. Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

9.4
20900 Oakwood Blvd (at Village Rd), Dearborn, MI
History Museum · The Henry Ford · 137 tips and reviews

Charlie W.Charlie Wollborg: Back in the day, we called it Greenfield Village and The Henry Ford Museum. Today, we call it America's top history attraction. Walk back in time. Touch the past. Leave inspired. Read more.

15. Cave of the Winds

9.2
Goat Island (Bridal Veil Falls), Niagara Falls, NY
Scenic Lookout · 53 tips and reviews

Dave M.Dave Martinson: Using the word cave is false advertising

16. Niagara Falls (American Side)

9.4
Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls, NY
Waterfall · 212 tips and reviews

Siva A.Siva Alla: Walk paths are slippery near falls in winter. Even railings are covered with ice. Be careful when walking.

17. Magic Kingdom Park

9.5
1180 Seven Seas Dr (Walt Disney World Resort), Lake Buena Vista, FL
Amusement Park · Walt Disney World Resort · 1677 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The park opened in 1971 & is the world's largest and most visited recreational resort. Walt Disney passed away before he saw his vision of Disney World completed.

Walt Disney World Resort is one of road trippin.

18. Walt Disney World Resort

9.5
World Dr (Epcot Center Dr), Lake Buena Vista, FL
Resort · 176 tips and reviews
Rainforest Café is one of road trippin.

19. Rainforest Café

7.8
505 N Rainforest Rd (Animal Kingdom), Lake Buena Vista, FL
Theme Restaurant · 166 tips and reviews

20. Graceland

8.8
3717 Elvis Presley Blvd (btwn Dolan Dr & Colonial Oak Ln), Memphis, TN
Museum · 234 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Home of Elvis Presley, it was opened to the public as a museum on June 7th 1982. Second to the White House, this is the most visited private home in the United States at 600,000 visitors a year.

21. Mount Rushmore National Memorial

9.0
13000 SD Highway 244 (btwn Iron Mountain & Palmer Gulch Rd), Keystone, SD
Monument · 165 tips and reviews

The Black Hills of South DakotaThe Black Hills of South Dakota: Take time to walk the Presidential Trail that will lead you to the base of the monument, directly below the four famous faces. And - keep your eyes open for sure-footed mountain goats!

22. Ellis Island

New York, NY
Island · 89 tips and reviews

Viator.comViator.com: Almost 50% of Americans have an ancestor who arrived here! Read more.

23. Central Park

9.7
59th to 110th St (btwn 5th Ave & Central Park W), New York, NY
Park · Central Park · 1838 tips and reviews

Viator.comViator.com: Central Park is home to a zoo, skating rink, theater, reservoir, boating lake, fountains, bridle paths, and a carousel. Read more.

24. The White House

8.8
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW (btwn 15th St NW & 17th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Government Building · Northwest Washington · 512 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Completed in 1800, The White House is the oldest public building in Washington, DC and has been the home of every president except George Washington.

25. Alcatraz Island

9.4
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (San Francisco Bay), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · 502 tips and reviews

Megan G.Megan Guerra: Buy tickets in advance! It sells out! Also go w/a group that wants to follow the tour & start audio @the same time!!!

26. Bootsy Bellows

7.7
9229 W Sunset Blvd (Doheny), West Hollywood, CA
Night Club · 33 tips and reviews

PeoplePeople: Beacher's Madhouse impresario David Arquette is behind this funky club (burlesque dancers and life-sized puppets perform!), which has lured stars like Katy Perry to its VIP room's pink couches.

27. Statue of Liberty

9.3
Liberty Island, New York, NY
Monument · 702 tips and reviews

HuffPostHuffPost: The crown reopened in summer 2009 for the first time since 9/11 and will be open until 2011 when it is closed for renovations. Read more.

28. Stonewood Ale House

8.3
601 Mall Dr (at Kimberly Dr), Schaumburg, IL
American Restaurant · 67 tips and reviews

GrizGriz: If you're into Amber beers, the Stonewood Amber is quite delectable.

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is one of road trippin.

29. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

8.6
10250 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL
State or Provincial Park · 62 tips and reviews
Channing Tatum's Saints & Sinners is one of road trippin.

30. Channing Tatum's Saints & Sinners

627 Bourbon St (btwn St Peter & Toulouse), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 46 tips and reviews

31. Headquarters Beercade

2833 N Sheffield Ave (at Wolfram St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Lakeview · 84 tips and reviews

Carly S.Carly S.: Feeling nostalgic? Check out this vintage adult arcade...games are free play! They have AMAZING craft beers and signature cocktails (one even uses applesauce in it!)

32. Bellagio Hotel & Casino

9.4
3600 Las Vegas Blvd S (at W Flamingo Rd), Las Vegas, NV
Hotel · 600 tips and reviews

Melanie P.Melanie P: Don't miss the water show every 15 min, and the botanical garden it's beautiful and a must see

33. Bellagio Hotel & Casino

9.4
3600 Las Vegas Blvd S (at W Flamingo Rd), Las Vegas, NV
Hotel · 600 tips and reviews

EmilyEmily: Go to the botanical gardens. It's free and open 24hrs. Read more.

34. Bellagio Hotel & Casino

9.4
3600 Las Vegas Blvd S (at W Flamingo Rd), Las Vegas, NV
Hotel · 600 tips and reviews

HealthWarehouseHealthWarehouse: If you're parking your car, use the North Valet off Flamingo. It's easier to get to when The Strip is jammed and closer to everything.

35. IT'SUGAR

8.1
1211 Celebrity Cir #136, Myrtle Beach, SC
Candy Store · 24 tips and reviews

Michael O.Michael O: Everyone will love this stop on the boardwalk! You can fill up a bag with current favorites or the candies you used to eat way back in the day. You can even design and make your own candy bar (20 mi