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The Rocky Mountains, more commonly known as “The Rockies”, are a large range of mountains in the Western United States. These mountains stretch longer than 3,000 miles, from Canada to New Mexico. Much of the Rocky Mountains are protected parks and protected forest lands, but are popular tourist locations. Attractions Every year during the summer, [...]

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Route 66 is easily the most famous road in all of America. Also known as “Main Street of America” or “The Mother Road,” this stretch of highway was established in November of 1926. Originally a length of 2,448 miles, it ran from the Southern tip of California, in Los Angeles, all the way to the [...]

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In 1865, the young Frederic Bartoldi, the French sculptor, was among the guests at the home of the French politician and law professor, Edouard Rene de Laboulaye. He heard Laboulaye say in discussion after the meal regarding the United States and its current Civil War that, if a memorial should stand in the United States [...]

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Because for many foreigners the only glimpse they have of the American life is from the movie screen, Hollywood is one of the top picks for tourists to visit. Located in Los Angeles, California, Hollywood sits north-west of downtown. Also known as the “Entertainment Capital of the World,” Hollywood offers a variety of attractions. Hollywood [...]

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Mount Rushmore sits atop the list of America’s patriotic wonders. The 5,725 foot tall monument, located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, is one of the most fascinating and commonly visited landmarks in the United States, attracting nearly 2- million visitors each year. The mountain, known to the Lakota Souix Indians as “Six Grandfathers,” [...]

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