national landmarks
Famous national sites
National landmarks are sites officially recognized by a government as having exceptional historical, cultural, or natural significance to the nation.
These designations typically protect the site from development and may provide funding for preservation.
In the United States, the National Park Service maintains a registry of such places, ranging from battlefields and monuments to architecturally significant buildings.
We visited several national landmarks during our road trip through the Southwest.
- memorialsTributes to the departed
- capitalsUppercase letters or headquarters
- historic districtProtected area of significance
- monumentsStructures commemorating notable achievements
- founding fathersMale originators of institutions
temples · flag · ancient ruins · old town · ceremonial grounds · sacred sites · archaeological sites · historic lighthouses · forts · mountains · scenic overlook · tourist attraction · guided tour · visitor center · historic homes · tower · colonial settlements · statue
- public buildingscourthouse, government buildings, city halls, civic buildings, municipal buildings
- Canadian LandmarksCN Tower, Parliament Hill, Niagara Falls, Banff, Jasper