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Here’s TripAdvisor’s list of the best free attractions in the U.S. released last spring, but it’s still relevant. Let’s see what TravelPod bloggers thought about it:

1. Bellagio Fountains, Las Vegas, Nevada

Jaskate at the Bellagio fountains

We also checked out the Bellagio fountains, which are truly spectacular. – Jaskate

2. Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia

Jackies-world at Arlington National Cemetery

3. Waimea Canyon, Waimea, Hawaii

Oceanevelyn in Waimea Canyon

There are ocean views where the blue water goes on forever. I couldn’t tell where the ocean ended and the sky began. - Oceanevelyn

4. Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California

Bpippert and the Golden Gate Bridge

Next we headed out to get an amazing view of the Golden Gate from the view of an old gun battery used up into WW2. – Bpippert

5. Angel’s Landing, Zion National Park, Utah

Npacadia at Angel's Landing

Angel’s Landing is one of the iconic trails in Zion that feature numerous steep switchbacks, a very narrow and steep ridge line, and a magnificent perch overlooking the Zion canyon below. – Npacadia

6. U.S.S. Arizona Memorial, Honolulu, Hawaii

Trippinwithleis at the USS Arizona memorial in Oahu

What an incredible sight. I can’t believe it is still leaking oil 60-some years later. - Trippinwithleis

7. Pacific Coast Highway, Route 1, California

California's Pacific Coast Highway

The scenery was beautiful - burnt orange heather covered the hills beside the road.  As we approached Monterey we could see the ocean – the sun was beaming on the water. – Sistersontour

8. United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Washington, D.C.

Cestlavie at the Holocaust Memorial Museum

That time period has always fascinated me and I’ve read tons of books from all different perspectives, but I loved putting it all together by walking through the stages, from Hitler’s insidious rise to power all the way through the Nuremberg trials. – Cestlavie

9. Freedom Trail, Boston, Massachusetts

Elrigster in Boston

We decide to follow the Freedom Trail (although the name nearly puts me off) which takes us from the main state house all the way over to the bunker hill monument on the other side of the river passing by a pletora of points of interest on the way. – Elrigster

10. Central Park, New York, New York

Leanneruss in Central Park

Checked out Strawberry Fields and the memorial to John Lennon. Lots of people were there laying flowers and paying respects. I sat relaxed and people watched while listening to some John Lennon classics on my iPod. – Leanneruss