* As Featured in 2023 Bucket List Edition: Sites & Attractions
ICONIC MOUNT RUSHMORE | Keystone, SD
See four of America’s most iconic presidents carved in stone in a display of grandeur and patriotism amidst Mother Nature’s beauty.
GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK | Gatlinburg / Townsend, TN; Cherokee, NC
Straddling the border of North Carolina and Tennessee, America’s most-visited national park invites you to explore more than 100 miles of mountainous wonderland, native wildlife, caves and more.
MIGHTY NIAGARA FALLS | Niagara Falls, NY / Ontario, Canada
Flowing between Canada and New York, this natural feat drops 3,160 tons of water every second, hitting the base of the falls with up to 2,509 tons of force.
SPRAWLING GRAND CANYON | Grand Canyon, AZ
Spanning 277 miles long and 18 miles wide— larger than the entire state of Rhode Island—this red-rock, mile-deep marvel is one of Earth’s most breathtaking natural wonders.
HISTORIC YELLOWSTONE | Yellowstone National Park, WY
Spread across 2.2 million acres, this western U.S. national park has been inviting visitors to see its mesmerizing views, half the world’s active geysers, and geological wonders (like the Grand Canyon!) since 1872.
FASCINATING EIFFEL TOWER | Paris, France
This unique French landmark and architectural feat is Paris’ tallest structure—1,083 feet tall— and offers stunning views of the City of Light.
THE COLOSSEUM | Rome, Italy
Step back in time and view the site once home to gladiator battles, now standing as a testament to the might of ancient Rome.
LEANING TOWER OF PISA | Pisa, Italy
See the architectural nightmare that became one of the world’s most photographed monuments—don’t forget to come up with a fun pose when you snap your own!
AMAZING ACROPOLIS | Athens, Greece
Set atop a rocky hill, this UNESCO World Heritage Site was once the ceremonial and religious center of ancient Greece.
TEMPTING TAJMAHAL | Agra, India
See the marble mausoleum, one of the new seven wonders of the world, that was built by a Mughal emperor to house the remains of his late beloved wife.
GREAT PYRAMIDS OF GIZA | Cairo, Egypt
Some of the oldest and largest structures worldwide, these massive monuments (the tombs of ancient pharaohs) are a testament to ancient Egyptians‘ engineering prowess.
MESMERIZING MACHU PICCHU | Peru
Hike to the top of this ancient Incan site for a spiritual experience that gives visitors a glimpse into their lost civilization.
MASSIVE MOUNT KILIMANJARO | Tanzania
Getting to the peak of the world’s tallest single free-standing mountain is a multi-day feat. But don’t worry—even just seeing its 19,341-foot stature feels pretty impressive.
GLITTERING GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE | San Francisco, CA
The iconic visual of this breathtaking bridge, boasting some of the best views of the Bay Area, is worth seeing in person.
GREAT WALL OF CHINA | Beijing, China
Get unending views of the Chinese countryside when you walk along the longest man-made structure in the world.
MAJESTIC MOUNT EVEREST | China / Nepal
This Himalayan mountain, which is over 60 million years old, has the world’s highest peak. At 29,032 feet, it sits just below the cruising height of a jumbo jet.
REVERED CHRIST THE REDEEMER | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Sitting high atop Corcovado Mountain, this statue of Jesus Christ is the largest art deco sculpture in the world.
FAR-REACHING FORBIDDEN CITY | Beijing, China
The private home of Chinese emperors for 500 years, this imperial palace is the largest in the world—with over 90 palace quarters and courtyards, 980 buildings and 8,728 rooms.
MYSTIFYING STONEHENGE | Wiltshire, England
This prehistoric monument, built using stones that weigh up to 22 tons (without the help of modern machinery), has baffled archaeologists for centuries.
BLAZING KILAUEA VOLCANO | Hawaii National Park, HI
See the power of Mother Nature in one of her most active volcanoes, which has been erupting continuously since 1983.
CURIOUS CARLSBAD CAVERNS | Carlsbad, NM
Sulfuric acid beneath the surface of the Chihuahuan Desert’s ancient sea ledges, flowering cacti and deep rocky canyons dissolved limestone and created a hidden world of more than 119 caves of all sizes.
PRESIDENTIAL PRAGUE CASTLE | Prague, Czech Republic
See the largest ancient castle in the world and the official residence of the president of the Czech Republic.
MARVELOUS MOUNT FUJI | Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, Japan
Southwest of Tokyo, Japan’s tallest mountain (12,388 feet!) is a sacred natural beauty that has been a pilgrimage site for centuries.
