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Landmarks

The postcard shots, in person. Eight landmarks that show up on every "must-see America" list for good reason — tap a stamp once you've stood in front of one.

20 landmarks on the full list 1752 oldest below (Liberty Bell) 630 ft tallest below (Gateway Arch)
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Statue of Liberty

New York Harbor, New York · dedicated 1886

A gift from France, and still the first thing many ships see entering New York Harbor. Crown access requires a separate reservation, booked well in advance — the pedestal and grounds don't.

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Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco, California · opened 1937

That orange isn't gold — it's "International Orange," chosen so the bridge stays visible in San Francisco's near-constant fog. Walk or bike across for the view; driving across doesn't do it justice.

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Mount Rushmore

Keystone, South Dakota · completed 1941

Four presidents carved into granite, visible from a mile-long walkway called the Avenue of Flags. Go at dusk for the lighting ceremony that runs in the warmer months.

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Gateway Arch

St. Louis, Missouri · completed 1965

The tallest man-made monument in the country at 630 feet, and the same height as it is wide. A tram inside each leg carries visitors up to an observation deck at the top.

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Space Needle

Seattle, Washington · built 1962

Built for the 1962 World's Fair and still Seattle's skyline signature. The rotating glass floor on the observation level is not for anyone with a fear of heights.

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Hoover Dam

Nevada / Arizona border · completed 1935

A concrete arch-gravity dam that also happens to sit exactly on a state line — and a time zone line, since Arizona doesn't observe daylight saving time. Guided tours go inside the dam itself.

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Hollywood Sign

Los Angeles, California · erected 1923

Originally an ad for a real-estate development, spelling out "HOLLYWOODLAND." There's no direct public access to the sign itself — the best views are from Griffith Observatory or Lake Hollywood Park.

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Liberty Bell

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · cast 1752

Famous for its crack as much as for what it symbolizes. Free to view year-round in its own pavilion, a short walk from Independence Hall.

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