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Smithsonian MagazineFeb 2

Here Are 250 Places to Visit to Celebrate America's 250th Birthday. How Many Have You Been To?

Journey around the nation with this interactive map, divided by region or category, and discover American history in a way you’ve never seen before

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Grand Ole OpryTheatreNashville, United Statesmarked revolutionary moments in music history
Little HavanaNeighborhoodMiami, United Statesethnic heritage place of convergence
Independence HallMuseumPhiladelphia, United StatesThe building, which is the centerpiece of Independence National…
sequoiasSightCalifornia, United StatesCalifornia's great sequoias
Platte RiverSightNebraska, United Stateswitness migrating sandhill cranes
International Cryptozoology MuseumMuseumMaine, United Statesquirky attraction
Pez Visitor CenterSightConnecticut, United Statesmust-visit attraction
Sonic drive-inRestaurantStillwater, United Statesfirst drive-in
birthplace of the Buffalo wingSightBuffalo, United Statesbirthplace of the Buffalo wing
Pequod’s PizzaRestaurantChicago, United Statesclassic Chicago deep dish
Field of DreamsSightIowa, United Statesmarked moments in television and film
FallingwaterSightPennsylvania, United Statesmarked moments in the arts
Touro SynagogueSightNewport, United States18th century place of convergence
Little League World SeriesFestivalWilliamsport, United Statesathletic place of convergence
Pearl HarborSightOahu, United Statesmournful site
Old North ChurchSightBoston, United Stateslanterns hung for Paul Revere’s Ride
Ground ZeroSightManhattan, United Statessite of historical significance
Greensboro lunch counterSightGreensboro, United States
NASA’s Mission Control CenterSightHouston, United States
Walden PondSightMassachusetts, United States
Erie CanalSightNew York, United States
Harriet Tubman MuseumMuseumMaryland, United States
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and MuseumMuseumSimi Valley, United States
Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home and MuseumMuseumMansfield, United States
Golden Gate BridgeSightSan Francisco, United States

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Condé Nast TravelerDec 4, 2025

The 50 Most Beautiful Places in the US

“America the Beautiful,” indeed.

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Grand Prismatic SpringSightYellowstone National Park, United StatesLargest hot spring in the US, a rainbow ring of colors.
Highway 1HotelBig Sur, United StatesIconic American road trip route along the coast.
Cades CoveSightGreat Smoky Mountains National Park, United StatesVerdant valley with wildlife viewing opportunities.
Angel OakSightCharleston, United StatesOne of the most beautiful places in America.
Clay Head PreserveSightBlock Island, United States190-acre nature conservancy with walking paths.

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The best beaches in Rhode Island

Here Are 250 Places to Visit to Celebrate America's 250th Birthday. How Many Have You Been To?

The 50 Most Beautiful Places in the US