FollowAmerica has a long list of manmade wonders and marvels that attract visitors from all over the world. Some of the incredible things that you can see are worked into the natural setting, others create gravity defying structures that we use everyday and then a few were built to commemorate and signify the importance of a person or event. If you are looking for an interesting destination, add any one of these manmade of America wonders from across the USA to put together a great vacation.
Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty will always be the symbol of America, not built by an American, but forever welcoming to newcomers. The weather stained Statue was a gift from the country of France to the United States and was placed on Liberty Island where boats bringing entire immigrant families to the United States would get their first glimpse of the country. Both Ellis and Liberty Island are designated National Parks, and visitors from all over the world are welcome to visit and tour the museum and enter different levels of the Statue.
Washington Monument
Rising over the nation’s capitol, the Washington Monument is a beacon and symbol of all the country stands for and has to offer. The Monument was built to commemorate George Washington, and gives visitors to the nation’s capitol the chance to see the city from the top. Learn all about the history, science and work that went into building this national monument and the changes its seen since that time.
Golden Gate Bridge
The iconic Golden Gate Bridge stretches out over the Golden Gate Strait, and is considered a wonder of the world by the Civil Engineers. Known worldwide, this bridge grabs your attention because of its bright red color and due to the fact that it is an incredibly sized suspension bridge. Often, the fog in the bay makes it appear as if the Bridge disappears before reaching the other side. Drive, bike or walk across the bridge for dramatic views and postcard worthy photographs.
Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore National Memorial was entirely carved out of the rock face of a mountain. Seeing it up close, or as close as you can get, really puts things into perspective for first time visitors. Only a small section of the face of the mountain is actually carved out with the faces of our presidents, so that give you an idea of just how big the Black Hills Mountains are.
Hoover Dam
The Hoover Dam sits on the border between Arizona and Nevada. It harnesses the power of the Colorado River to generate hydroelectric power. The dam was built during the Great Depression. It attracts a lot of tourists that are awed by the site of the incredible dam and the sense of power that it generates. Security concerns now prevent the general public from crossing the dam in their cars. However, you can still visit the dam via the visitor center that you approach from a service road.
