From wonders of Mother Nature to sites deliberately constructed by mankind, the US is home to a vast number of National Monuments. Visiting these gives travelers fascinating glimpses into the natural and social history of this part of the planet. To inspire your next trip, here are some of the best natural and man-made national monuments in America.
President Carter designated the Misty Fjords National Monument in Alaska in the late 1970s, comprising over 2 million acres of forest. You can camp in the area, there are various hiking trails for discovering the wilderness, and boat trips among the fjords are available. Look out for wildlife, including killer whales and bears, while visiting this part of the Tongass National Forest.
The National Mall is a must because it has many important monuments. It’s an attractive site for a stroll, with broad, tree-lined avenues dotted with grassy parkland. Head here, and you can see the Washington Monument, the Jefferson Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, and more, plus the United States Capitol and the White House.