Places of Interest in the USA

1. Places of Interest in the USA

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Places of Interest in the
USA
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Шарабаева О.А.
Санкт-Петербург 2016

2. Statue of Liberty

This strict lady with a burning torch and
a tablet is a symbol not only of new York
but of all America. Created in France,
the Statue of Liberty is the perfect
"stuck" on the island near Manhattan.
Her background is photographed by all
tourists without exception, traditionally
becoming becoming known around the
world pose with outstretched hand.

3. Manhattan

The historic center of new York, the
heart and the most famous,
expensive, prestigious, bustling area
of the city. There is an unbelievable
number of people, cars, shopping
malls and office complexes.
Manhattan has repeatedly become the
"hero" of Hollywood movies, action
thrillers and romantic comedies.

4. Mount Rashmor

Yes, this is the same mount, which
knocked out the portraits of the four
most famous US presidents: Thomas
Jefferson, George Washington, Abraham
Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt. Is this
otherwise unremarkable mountain in
South Dakota, near the town of
Keystone. The height of this bas-relief is
18.6 meters, so the presidents can be
seen from afar.

5. Niagara Falls

The beauty and power of this most
famous waterfall in the world to say,
but the sight can never be replaced.

6. Washington monument

This is the Central the Washington
monument, erected as a symbol of
state power right in between the
Capitol and the White house. Granite
obelisk with a height of 169 meters
and weighing about 91 tons of
beautiful lined with Maryland marble.

7. Golden gate bridge

This suspension bridge in San Francisco
was the longest in the world, but now to
record him far away, because it was built
in 1937. However, the Golden gate still
looks very respectable and gracefully, as
a recognized landmark of the city,
showing off on postcards and photos.

8. Great Canyon

What can I say, this is really a Great
Canyon, a miracle of nature that
takes your breath away even the most
experienced travelers. It is located in
Arizona and is a most unusual
geological site on our planet. Tourists
are most attracted by the opportunity
to stand on a glass platform over the
canyon.

9. Route 66

This route is rightly called "the mother
of all American roads". Route 66 has a
length of four thousand kilometers and
connects major cities such as Los
Angeles and Chicago, are located in
different parts of the USA. Thus, the
highway became a symbol of the unity
of America, had a significant impact on
the country and its economic
development.

10. Holywood walk of Fame

This area of Los Angeles each year
attracts about 10 million tourists to
see the handprints of Hollywood
stars, left right on the sidewalk. On
the walk of fame today, the stars are
almost 2.5 thousand celebrities, the
collection is updated since 1960. Star
on the walk of fame — recognition for
outstanding personality, her
contribution to American culture.

11. The Pentagon

The name of this building is Greek and
means simply "the Pentagon" and fully
meets all the characteristics of the
architecture. No one says "the building
of the Ministry of defense" — just the
Pentagon — and all becomes clear. It is
remarkable, the largest on the planet
office building in Virginia. It is
interesting that the lawn in front of the
entrance to the Pentagon is also
pentagonal.

12. Holywood

Do you remember, these snow-white
HOLLYWOOD letters, which look
especially bright against the green
slopes of the mount? Of course,
remember! This is one of the most
recognizable characters in the world,
a symbol of "Dreamland", just the
state of California and even the
United States. The sign was erected
in 1923 and became a real brand

13. Peace arch

Arch of peace (Peace Arch) was at a
checkpoint erected in 1921,in honor
of the centenary of the signing of the
Treaty of Ghent 1814 (between
England and USA), which ended the
AngloAmerican war in 1812-1814 gg...

14. Space Needle

The space needle (eng. Space
Needle— space needle) is the most
recognizable landmark in the NorthWest Pacific coast of the USA and a
symbol of Seattle.

15. Disney land

The first theme Park Walt Disney
opened July 17, 1955,becoming
the embodiment of the idea of
Walt Disney Park, which would
have recreated the world of
cartoons and fairy tales where
interesting to everyone: adults
and children.