Now a museum in Mobile, Alabama, this iconic battleship served in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters during World War II. The USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park also includes tanks, artillery and an aircraft pavilion.

Alaska's Denali National Park and Preserve comprises more than six million acres of wilderness around North America's tallest peak. The park hosts approximately 400,000 travelers each year.

Few landmarks are as humbling as the Grand Canyon, which spans a whopping 277 river miles and gets up to one mile deep. The South Rim is open to visitors year-round while the North Rim closes every winter.

Congress established Little Rock Central High School as a National Historic Site in 1998, more than four decades after nine African-American students enrolled in the then racially segregated school.

San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge was the longest suspension bridge main span in the world from its completion in 1937 to 1964. It has been named one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World by the American Society of Civil Engineers, joining the likes of Europe's Channel Tunnel and the Panama Canal.

Pikes Peak has earned the nickname America's Mountain as the most visited peak on the continent of North America. At 14,115 feet, it is the highest summit of the southern Front Range of the Rocky Mountains.

Connecticut's Mystic Seaport is home to the largest maritime museum in the U.S. Highlights include the 177-year-old Charles W. Morgan, the only surviving wooden whaling ship, along with more than five dozen historic buildings.

The Nemours Mansion and Gardens country estate in Wilmington, Delaware occupies a whopping 300 acres. The 77-room mansion and surrounding gardens were a gift from Alfred I. duPont to his second wife, Alicia, in the early 20th century.

It's hard to think about Florida without immediately visualizing the iconic Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. The theme park and resort has been among the world's most beloved tourist attractions since it opened in 1971.

Once the world's largest aquarium, the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta is home thousands of species of marine animals, including whale sharks, sea lions, dolphins and manta rays.

The World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument is home to the USS Arizona Memorial and pays tribute to the thousands of Americans who were killed during the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor.

Located in central Idaho's Snake River Plain, Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve is unique because of its volcanic features. The protected area comprises a lava field as well as more than two dozen volcanic cones.

Cloud Gate, nicknamed The Bean because of its funky appearance, is the centerpiece of Chicago's Millennium Park and without a doubt the most iconic landmark in the state of Illinois. Sir Anish Kapoor's eye-catching sculpture has been drawing visitors from all over the world since it was formally dedicated in 2006.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway opened in 1909 and one of the greatest traditions in automobile racing was born two years later with the inaugural Indianapolis 500. The Brickyard was the first racing circuit to be called a speedway and is the world's highest capacity sports venue.

Iowa's Field of Dreams was built for the 1989 film of the same name and has since become a tourist attraction for pop culture junkies. The ballpark can be found in Dyersville in eastern Iowa.

The former wild frontier town hasn't lost any of its charm and visitors can celebrate Dodge City's epic history at local attractions like the Boot Hill Museum, the Home of Stone and the Kansas Teachers Hall of Fame.

Churchill Downs ranks among the top Thoroughbred racing tracks in North America despite opening all the way back in 1875. The Louisville landmark hosts the Kentucky Derby every May and the Breeders' Cup on occasion.

New Orleans' French Quarter dates back to the early 18th century and is now a coveted destination for tourists and locals alike for its restaurants, bars and shops.

The historic lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth, Maine was opened in 1791, making it the oldest lighthouse in the state. The U.S. Coast Guard maintains it these days. Visitors can learn about the Portland Head Light's history in a museum located in the former keepers' house.

Fort McHenry played a pivotal role in the War of 1812, defeating the British navy in the Battle of Baltimore and inspiring Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner."

Plymouth Rock represents the landing place of the Mayflower Pilgrims who founded the first New England colony in 1620. The boulder is currently located in Pilgrim Memorial State Park and attracts more than one million visitors each year.

The Henry Ford boasts the distinction of being the largest indoor-outdoor museum complex anywhere in the country. Notable artifacts here include Thomas Edison's laboratory and the Rosa Parks bus.

Bloomington, Minnesota's Mall of America is among the largest shopping malls on the planet with 500-plus stores and well over 12,000 parking spaces. The mall also houses attractions like the Nickelodeon Universe theme park and the Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium.

Vicksburg National Military Park in western Mississippi commemorates the pivotal Civil War battle that lasted several months in 1863. Vicksburg National Cemetery has the largest concentration of Civil War burials in the U.S.

At 630 feet, St. Louis' Gateway Arch is the world's tallest arch and the tallest man-made monument in the Western Hemisphere. The monument to westward expansion was completed in 1965 at a cost of $13 million.

Montana's Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument memorializes the 1876 battle between the U.S. Army's 7th Cavalry and the Sioux and Cheyenne tribes. Visitors can view Custer National Cemetery as well as the memorial at Last Stand Hill.

A natural rock formation in western Nebraska, Chimney Rock National Historic Site rises more than 300 feet from its base, making it an invaluable landmark for pioneers traversing the Oregon, California and Mormon Trails.

The Strip is prototypical Las Vegas and therefore what most travelers are likely to think of when they hear Nevada. Stretching more than four miles, South Las Vegas Boulevard is lined with casinos, hotels and entertainment venues.

The world's first mountain-climbing cog railway resides in New Hampshire and remains in operation. The Mount Washington Cog Railway takes visitors to the summit of the Northeast's highest peak via scenic daily rides May through November.

Similar to Las Vegas, New Jersey's Atlantic City is a resort town drawing visitors who want to unwind, gamble and be entertained. It also boasts an iconic boardwalk and served as inspiration for the Monopoly board game.

Chaco Culture National Historical Park in northwestern New Mexico preserves an impressive collection of ancient ruins. The Chaco Canyon was once a cultural center for a large concentration of Pueblo Peoples, who still comprise communities in the American Southwest.

The emblematic copper statue began as a gift of friendship from France to the U.S. before ultimately becoming a universal symbol of freedom. The popular tourist attraction was dedicated in 1886 before becoming a National Monument in 1924.

An icon of the Gilded Age, Asheville, North Carolina's Biltmore Estate is home to the largest privately owned house in the U.S. George Vanderbilt completed the 250-room chateau in 1895.

This scenic park in western North Dakota is home to bison, elk, prairie dogs and other wildlife and was frequented by Theodore Roosevelt, who developed a passion for conservation over the course of many visits.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has hosted more than 10 million visitors since opening on the shores of Lake Erie in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. The museum pays homage to the most influential rock and roll artists throughout the history of the genre.

Passing through the heart of Oklahoma, Route 66 is without the doubt the most iconic landmark in the Sooner State. Travelers often make frequent stops along the historic highway to explore museums and other attractions.

Oregon's Crater Lake formed thousands of years ago following a volcanic eruption. The result was the deepest lake in the country and one of the most picturesque for its stunning blue water.

Much like the Statue of Liberty, Philadelphia's Liberty Bell is a symbol of freedom and independence. The cracked bell, which was commissioned in 1752, weighs over 2,000 pounds and is made of 70 percent copper.

The Breakers mansion in Newport, Rhode Island has been a National Historic Landmark for more than two decades and is open to visitors year-round. The Gilded Age icon and summer home for the Vanderbilt family is named for the waves that crash on nearby cliffs at Ochre Point.

Charleston, South Carolina's Fort Sumter is named after Revolutionary War hero General Thomas Sumter and was the site of two battles during the American Civil War, the first of which began the war. Today, the National Monument is open for public tours.

The National Memorial at Mount Rushmore in South Dakota's Black Hills depicts the faces of U.S. presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln and draws millions of visitors every year.

The home of cultural icon Elvis Presley, Graceland trails only the White House as the most visited house in America. The mansion and surrounding 13.8-acre estate in Memphis, Tennessee is now a museum and National Historic Landmark.

The Alamo Mission in San Antonio, Texas is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that played a key role in the Texas Revolution. Originally founded as a Roman Catholic mission, the iconic building is now a museum attracting millions of tourists annually.

Utah's Salt Lake Temple is a place of worship for practicing members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and took over four decades to complete. The 253,015 square-foot temple is the Church's largest.

Burlington, Vermont is the birthplace of Ben & Jerry's famous ice cream. Nearly 40 years later, the company founded by childhood friends Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield is headquartered in South Burlington with its main factory operating in nearby Waterbury.

Established during the American Civil War, Arlington National Cemetery spans more than 600 acres across the Potomac River from the nation's capital in Washington, D.C. More than 400,000 active duty service members, veterans and their family members have been buried here. It's also the final resting place of John F. Kennedy, among other notable figures.

Constructed for the 1962 World's Fair, Seattle's Space Needle is among the world's most visited and recognizable observation towers and has become an icon not just for Washington but the entire Pacific Northwest.

Located in the heart of the Mountain State in the Appalachian Mountains, the New River Gorge Bridge is among the world's highest, sitting nearly 900 feet above the New River. The bridge was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places and is crossed by more than 16,000 vehicles per day on average.

Taliesin, the estate of influential American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, is a National Historic Landmark located in Wisconsin's Jones Valley. The 600-acre property was developed and reconstructed several times during the 20th century. Tourists frequent Taliesin to tour the structures and participate in other special events.

Old Faithful was the first geyser in Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park to be named in 1870. The cone geyser erupts quite frequently (every 45 to 125 minutes), with more than one million eruptions having been recorded.