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
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