The United States is home to countless landmarks, many of which are instantly recognizable regardless of whether you're an American. However, there are a select few that stand out in their patriotism.

A universal symbol of freedom, the unmistakable Statue of Liberty was a gift from the people of France in the 19th century and was designated as a national monument in 1924. Keep in mind that visitors looking to get inside of the popular crown will need to make reservations in advance.

Other international symbols of liberty can be found inside Philadelphia's Independence National Historical Park, which is home to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were both signed.

The Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile path through Boston that leads visitors to more than a dozen significant historic sites, including Boston Common, the Old State House, the Paul Revere House and the USS Constitution. Nonetheless, it's just one of many reasons to visit Beantown.

South Dakota's Mount Rushmore National Memorial was completed in 1941 and depicts the faces of U.S. Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. Beginning May 24, 2018, glampers will be able to stay overnight at Under Canvas Mount Rushmore.

The iconic Gateway Arch is the symbolic Gateway to the West, paying homage to the American pioneers who helped expand the U.S. in the 19th century. Visitors to the man-made structure should be on the lookout for a new museum that's scheduled to open at the 630-foot-tall monument in July 2018.

Take a trip to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. and you'll be sure to bump into some of the most recognizable landmarks in the nation's capital, including the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial and U.S. Capitol building.

Elsewhere in Washington, D.C., the National Archives houses and displays a handful of vital documents, including the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence. Admission to the Rotunda and Exhibit Hall is free from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. so don't skip town without paying a visit.

Arlington National Cemetery sits just across the Potomac River from the National Mall in Virginia. Considered to be the nation's most hallowed ground, the cemetery dates back to the American Civil War and is the final resting place of U.S. Presidents William Howard Taft and John F. Kennedy.

The famous Alamo Mission in San Antonio, Texas was the site of its namesake battle in 1836 when an outnumbered group of Texan defenders held out for nearly two weeks in what became a pivotal moment in their quest for independence from Mexico. The state's most visited historic landmark is just one of many popular sites in the Alamo City.

This not-for-profit history museum in Plymouth, Massachusetts attempts to recreate the original settlement established by some of the first English colonists in the 17 century. Plimoth Plantation is open seven days a week between March 17, 2018 and November 25, 2018.

The Battle of Gettysburg in 1863 was a turning point in the American Civil War as Union forces halted General Robert E. Lee's invasion of the North. Gettysburg National Military Park preserves the site of the Civil War's bloodiest battle and the one that prompted President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.

Fort McHenry played a key role in the War of 1812, successfully defending against the British Navy's attack in the Battle of Baltimore and inspiring Francis Scott Key to pen the "Star Spangled Banner," which was officially adopted as the national anthem of the U.S. in 1931.

Home to the first U.S. President and one of nation's founding fathers in George Washington, Mount Vernon is an undeniably patriotic landmark. The sprawling estate features Washington's mansion, lush gardens, a distillery, a gristmill, a museum, a farm and the tombs where Washington and his wife, Martha, are buried.

Similar to Plimoth Plantation, the Jamestown Settlement is a living history museum that aims to showcase America's first permanent English colony. In addition to recreations of the three ships that sailed to Virginia from England in 1607, visitors will discover gallery exhibits highlighting various 17th-century cultures. Travelers can also tour the original site nearby at Historic Jamestowne.

The Lexington Minuteman Statue is a life-size figure that pays tribute to the local colonists who volunteered and formed militia during the American Revolutionary War during the latter stages of the 18th century. The statue was unveiled in 1900 on the 125th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, which signaled the start of the war.