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National Mall. National Mall is a unique complex of monuments, museums, educational institutions and other Historical places of America, concentrated in one place. Every year, more than 24 million tourists come to the US capital to stroll along the famous alley. The path from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial is 3 kilometers. Along the way you will meet: the famous building of the Smithsonian Institution, built from rare red sandstone in 1855, the National Museum of American History, the National Air and Space Museum, the National Museum of Natural History, the National Gallery of Art, government buildings, gardens, monuments, memorials and parks. Washington DC

At the end of the 19th century, one of the richest families in America, the Vanderbilts, chose Newport as their summer vacation destination. Soon, the best architects and builders of that time worked tirelessly on the next residence of famous millionaires. Their task was to bring to life the world depicted in Edith Wharton's novel, The Age of Innocence. Summer Cottages Newport, Rhode Island

Hearst Castle. Between Los Angeles and San Francisco is the small town of San Simeon. It is known for the fact that in its vicinity is the famous manor built by Senator William Randolph Hearst. The main manor house is located high above the ocean on the "Enchanted Hill" and includes 56 bedrooms, 19 living rooms, 61 toilet rooms. On the estate there is a private airfield, a cinema, several swimming pools, a private zoo and eight gardens that any botanical garden will envy. San Simeon, California

Parthenon. For many, it is a discovery that Nashville houses a full-scale replica of the Parthenon of Athens. Inside the temple is a 13-meter statue of the Greek goddess Athena, as well as a collection of 63 paintings by American artists of the 19th and 20th centuries. The Parthenon was built in 1897 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Tennessee becoming part of the United States. In 1931, a complete reconstruction of the temple was completed, and in 1990, the sculpture of Athena was recreated inside the Parthenon. Nashville, Tennessee

Looking at the Grand Canyon, a person feels like a grain of sand in the middle of the largest gorge on Earth. 460 kilometers long and over 1,800 meters deep, the Grand Canyon stretches from Lee Ferry, Arizona to Lake Mead, Nevada. The Grand Canyon is home to 1,500 plant species, 90 mammal species, 17 fish species, 45 reptile species, 9 wildlife species, and 350 bird species. More than 5 million people visit the Grand Canyon every year. One of the most popular Grand Canyon sites is the Skywalk, a 65-foot-wide translucent horseshoe-shaped bridge that extends through the air. The entrance ticket to the unique observation deck is $70, but the emotions you get are worth the money. Grand canyon Arizona

Watkins Glen State Park is located in New York's Finger Lakes State Parks. This is a truly hidden gem, famous for its over 120 meters deep gorge with breathtaking waterfalls and picturesque views. Whether you're looking to relax here during the day or even stay overnight, Watkins Glen Park offers several lodging options with picnic areas, campgrounds and trailers, an Olympic-sized swimming pool and fishing grounds. Watkins Glen/Finger Lakes State Park New-York

If you head to Cape Perpetua in Oregon an hour before or an hour after high tide, you can see a truly spectacular spectacle at Thor's Well. This sea water fountain creates its own show of powerful ocean tides and is very dangerous so try to enjoy it from a safe distance. This place looks especially impressive during high tides or storms, when the water hits the rocks hard and forms a whirlpool in the pit Thor's well Oregon

If you ever find yourself in the city of Juneau in Alaska, be sure to go to these caves. The ice caves in the 20 km glacier in the heart of Mendenhall give you the feeling of walking through a tunnel of brilliant blue clouds. A huge glacier was discovered by researchers more than a hundred years ago, but a huge cave hidden under it was discovered relatively recently. It impresses with its scale, the length of some branches of the Mendenhall cave is several hundred meters. Ice caves Mendenhall Alaska