11 Not-To-Be-Missed Iconic USA Landmarks

Visit the red-sand desert of Monument Valley–the iconic desert landscape that’s home to many of the area’s beautiful natural sandstone buttes.

Travel the 27-kilometer loop to get the best view of the area, which you may recognize from the many Western movies that have been filmed there over the years. Monument Valley is located on the Arizona-Utah border, though it falls within the territory of the Navajo Nation, the largest Native American Indian reservation in the United States. While in the area, be sure to visit the Navajo Nation to take a deep dive into the area’s culture and history.

Alongside the constant evolution of the United States exist many monuments, landmarks and historical sites that have stood the test of time, serving as icons of American ideals and moments in time, upon which modern-day America was built. Though you may have seen them before in photos or films, these iconic American landmarks are definitely worth an in-person visit.