Which highlights and attractions should you not miss on your holiday in the USA? Here you will find a list of the top 10 attractions in the USA!
The United States of America is a dazzling and multifaceted holiday destination. The sights of the USA are so numerous and varied that a lifetime is probably not enough to discover them all. Nevertheless, we have tried to choose the absolute top 10 sights of the USA.
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Grand Canyon, Arizona
The breathtaking Grand Canyon in the state of Arizona is probably known all over the world. The mighty gorge of the Colorado River is one of the largest in the world. Countless viewpoints in the associated national park reveal the beauty of this natural wonder from different angles.
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Statue of Liberty, New York
The famous Miss Liberty has greeted New York visitors for centuries and is considered the best-known symbol of the United States. The monument in honour of American independence was a gift from France in 1886. The visit to Liberty Island is free and the view of the Manhattan skyline is stunning.
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Disney World, Florida
30km southwest of Orlando is the gigantic amusement park of the Walt Disney World Resort, which not only makes children's hearts beat faster. Disney World is one of the most popular theme parks in the world and delights with roller coasters, rocket rides, safaris, water parks and, of course, lots of "real" Disney characters.
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Presidential heads at Mount Rushmore, South Dakota
In a rock face of the Black Hills is a very special eye-catcher. The most important presidents of the United States at the time, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, have been looking down on the awestruck visitors here since October 1941. A circular walkway, viewing platform, information boards, visitor centre and souvenir shop form a veritable theme park around the four presidents' heads in Mount Rushmore.
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Empire State Building, New York
If you visit New York City, you simply have to go up to the Empire State Building! The striking Art Deco skyscraper is one of the most famous in the world - be it because of its aesthetics, its dominance of the New York skyline or various appearances in film and television. At just under 400 metres, the Empire State Building is not even particularly tall, but it was the world's tallest building for 40 years - longer than any other building to date.
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Hollywood, Los Angeles
Hollywood, probably the most famous district of Los Angeles, is all about film and television. In addition to the Universal Studios, the Walk of Fame and the Kodak Theatre, where the Oscars are awarded, the private palaces and villas of various stars are also among the sights here.
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Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
There are over 100 national parks in the USA, but Yellowstone National Park is certainly one of the most worth seeing. It was founded as the first national park in the world and impresses with an enormous variety of attractions. Encounters with bison and bears, enormous geysers at close range, the spectacular Yellowstone Canyon including an impressive waterfall and the untouched forests are among the unforgettable sights of Yellowstone National Park.
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Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
The Golden Gate Bridge was once the longest suspension bridge in the world, making it San Francisco's most famous landmark. The construction of the fiery red bridge was anything but easy, yet fewer workers lost their lives than expected. For many, the Golden Gate Bridge is considered the most beautiful bridge in the world.
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Strip, Las Vegas
"Vegas baby!" If you want to hear this saying live, the Nevada desert is the place to be! No other city in the world is as much about gambling, partying, high society and drunken nights as Las Vegas. The "Strip" is the centre of amusement and is considered the "All American Road", the official sight of the USA. Here, luxurious theme hotels and casinos worth millions stand side by side and shine every night in a colourful sea of lights.
Florida Keys
Next to Hawaii, the Florida Keys are probably the best destination for a beach holiday in the USA. In addition to wonderful beaches and one of the largest coral reefs in the world, the more than 200 islands also attract visitors with peaceful seclusion in the Lower Keys and lively nightlife on Key West.
