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United States Attraction
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Sightseeing in the USA is a lifelong pursuit, such is the vast scale and
variety of the attractions on offer. Indeed the USA is far more than a
single country, as each state and region has its own character,
geography and unique, world-class sights.
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The Grand Canyon |
A mile deep, 277 miles (446km) long and up to 18 miles (29km) wide the
breathtaking grandeur of the Grand Canyon is so impressive that pictures
or words simply cannot do it justice. One of the great natural wonders
of the world.
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The Statue of Liberty |
The universal symbol of freedom and democracy, the Statue of Liberty was
the first sight to be seen by the 12 million immigrants who passed
through the Ellis Island Immigration Centre.
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Empire State Building |
One of the enduring symbols of New York, and once again the city’s
tallest structure, the Empire State Building stands 436ft (145m) high.
Completed in 1931, this Art Deco behemoth remains one of the most
impressive engineering feats of all time.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art |
The Metropolitan Museum possesses one of the greatest, and largest,
collections of art in the world; it is a cherished New York institution
and a must see for any visitor.
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Golden Gate Bridge |
The rust-coloured towers, graceful suspension and supportive cables of
the Golden Gate Bridge make this famous symbol of San Francisco the most
photographed bridge in the world, and visible from almost any high point
in the city.
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Everglades National Park |
The vast Everglades National Park that spans the tip of the Florida
peninsula, 35 miles (56km) southwest of Miami, has been described as a
40-mile-wide (64km) slow-moving river of grass, interspersed with
shallow wetlands.
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Kennedy Space Centre |
The John F. Kennedy Space Centre at Cape Canaveral, 46 miles (74km)
southeast of Orlando on Florida’s east coast, is one place in this
fantasyland state where fact is just as entertaining as fancy.
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Hollywood |
Los Angeles is the film and entertainment capital of the world and the
name 'Hollywood' is the embodiment of glamour, success and money; the
place where films are made, television shows are recorded and stars take
up residence.
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Yellowstone National Park |
The world’s first national park, Yellowstone was established in 1872 and
despite its popularity today, most of the park still remains an
undeveloped wilderness of magnificent mountain scenery, waterfalls,
alpine lakes and rivers. It is renowned for its geothermal wonders and
abundance of wildlife.
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame |
The term 'rock and roll' was coined by Cleveland DJ Alan Freed in the
early 1950s, and it is partly for this reason that Cleveland won the
fiercely contested honour of becoming home to the Rock and Roll Hall of
Fame.
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White House |
The White House has been the private residence and administrative
headquarters of every President of the United States since 1800. Today
an American flag flies over the house whenever the president is in
residence.
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Chinatown |
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A dragon-draped archway at the intersection of Bush and Grant streets
marks the entrance to Chinatown in San Francisco, the oldest Chinatown
in the United States and the largest Chinatown outside of Asia. |
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