A new year is a beautiful thing. It’s like a blank page just waiting for you to fill it with your hopes, dreams and adventures. Want to do something you’ve never done? Do it. Want to go somewhere you’ve never gone? Go there. The possibilities to Live Riveted are endless.
As we begin 2015, we at Airstream want to inspire you to make your own adventures and see new sights. Where better to start than in our own backyard?! Our country is full of unique places and activities that everyone who lives here should experience. So if you’re looking for inspiration for your 2015 Live Riveted adventures, check out these 5 U.S. landmarks you should visit:
Niagara Falls, N.Y.: Our country is full of so much beauty, it is hard to know where to start when planning a trip to see its natural wonders! However, nothing can quite beat Niagara Falls, the most powerful waterfall on the North American continent. Not only are the falls stunningly beautiful, but they also hold an interesting place in American history—the first person to go over the falls in a barrel (and live to tell the tale!) was an American named Annie Edson Taylor! Learn more about visiting the Niagara Falls here.
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Keystone, S.D.: When thinking of American landmarks, Mount Rushmore is one of the first ones to come to mind. The landmark is carved into granite-faced mountain in South Dakota and is a sculpture of the heads of four U.S. presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. The carving, which was considered an incredible feat of engineering when it was completed in 1941, is just as remarkable today as it was back then. If you want to visit, now is the perfect time to go to avoid the summer crowds! Learn more here.
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco: Called one of the top 10 constriction achievements of the 20th century, stepping onto the Golden Gate Bridge is a little bit like stepping back in time. The bridge, which opened in 1937, provides incredible views of the San Francisco Bay, including the island of Alcatraz, the bluffs of Marin County and more. Be sure to snap a photo while you’re there—it is one of the most photographed bridges in the world! Learn more here.
Washington Monument, Washington, D.C.: You cannot have the complete American experience without visiting our nation’s capital and seeing the Washington Monument. The marble monument, erected in honor of the first president of the United States, stands 555 feet tall and is the world’s tallest stone structure and the world’s tallest obelisk. Visiting the monument at sunrise or sunset will provide the most stunning view when it is mirrored in the reflecting pool, so be sure to plan accordingly! For more information, click here.
Gateway Arch, St. Louis: To visit the tallest man-made monument in the Western Hemisphere, however, you will need to take a trip to St. Louis and see the Gateway Arch. The structure, which was completed in 1965, was built as a monument to America’s westward expansion in the 19th century. Visitors can climb to the top of the Gateway Arch and, on a clear day, see up to 30 miles in any direction. Learn more about the world’s tallest arch here.
What is your favorite U.S. landmark you’ve visited? We’d love to know! Be sure to share with us in a comment below or on Facebook or Twitter.
