| There are several must-see places in USA. | | | | years of erosion by the Colorado River. |
| Tourists must not miss the chance to catch a | | | | Recent research estimates that it took about |
| glimpse of these many tourist spots. The | | | | 17 million years for the canyon to reach its |
| United States of America is one of the most | | | | current state. It is 277 miles long and the |
| popular destinations for tourists all over | | | | width of the canyons range from 4 to 18 miles |
| the world. Because of its size, even | | | | while the depth is more than 1 mile. It was |
| Americans delight in traveling around the | | | | protected and turned into a National Park in |
| country to see sites they've never | | | | 1919. The Grand Canyon is considered to be |
| encountered before. There are several spots | | | | one of the natural wonders of the world. The |
| worth visiting in the US, particularly those | | | | Hollywood sign located in the Hollywood Hills |
| spots, which are often seen, depicted in | | | | is the one image that completely evokes the |
| postcards. These spots are instantly familiar | | | | aura of Los Angeles. Originally reading |
| to anyone who watches American movies and TV | | | | Hollywoodland, it was meant to promote a real |
| shows, landmarks, which the entire world has | | | | estate development in the nearest area. It |
| come to associate with the country. Those are | | | | was originally designed only to last for |
| the spots that are often flocked by tourists | | | | about a year, but as its popularity grew, |
| eager to get a picture taken with a genuine | | | | several groups made moves to maintain, |
| American landmark. Probably the most easily | | | | restore and protect the Hollywood sign that |
| recognizable American icon is the Statue of | | | | represented the Los Angeles pride in the |
| Liberty. Though it started out as a gift from | | | | city's booming movie culture. The Golden Gate |
| the French, the statue has turned into a | | | | Bridge is a familiar part of documented San |
| genuine American icon. Specifically entitled | | | | Francisco scenery. It is a suspension bridge |
| "Liberty Enlightening the World", the statue | | | | that goes across the San Francisco Bay. Its |
| was placed on the Liberty Island in New York | | | | design is art deco in nature and connects San |
| Harbor to serve as a warm welcome for those | | | | Francisco to Marin. Before the bridge, a |
| coming into the country. One other highly | | | | ferry ride was needed so that users can go to |
| popular landmark in the USA is the White | | | | Marin or San Francisco and vice versa. The |
| House. A symbol of democracy and the USA's | | | | Mount Rushmore carvings are a symbol of |
| status as a world power, this official | | | | American democracy. The sculptures are |
| residence and workplace of the most powerful | | | | located in Keystone, South Dakota. The faces |
| man in the free world often inspires awe in | | | | of George Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, |
| the hearts of visitors. Situated in | | | | George Washington and Abraham Lincoln are |
| Washington D.C., the modern White House | | | | carved into the granite face of the Black |
| complex is made up of the Executive Residence | | | | Hills as a commemoration of the first 150 |
| and the East and West Wings. Some group tours | | | | years of American History. |
| show guests the famous Oval Office. Another | | | | |
| familiar US landmark is the Grand Canyon. It | | | | For more information on Pictures of America |
| is one of the main attractions of Arizona. It | | | | please visit our website. |
| is a steep sided gorge that was created after | | | | |