Great U.S. destinations to take the kids
2011-03-24
Taking children on a vacation around the country can be an enlightening and rich experience. America is home to several world-famous and iconic landmarks that can be both thrilling and inspiring to see.
One of the greatest natural wonders in the U.S. is the Grand Canyon. Check out the U-shaped, glass path called the Skywalk - it expands 70 feet over the West Rim and is thousands of feet above the Colorado River, providing a unique and amazing view that adults and children will never forget.
Travelers can head to the country's capital and visit the National Mall in Washington D.C. Vacationers will have the opportunity to admire the Lincoln Memorial, the Capital building, as well as a number of museums.
While on the east coast, tourists may want to visit Ellis Island in New York. More than 17 million immigrants came to the island between 1892 and 1924 and travelers can find their relatives at the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. Guests are allowed to look through millions of fascinating files to find when their relatives came to the states.
Sports fans may want to end their trip at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts, as the baseball field offers a 50-minute guided tour. Visitors will be allowed to admire the Green Monster and learn about the facility’s fascinating history.
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