7 Must-Visit American National Monuments

Misty Fjords National Monument, Alaska

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The National Mall, Washington D.C

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Natural Bridges, Utah

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George Washington Birthplace, Virginia

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Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming

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Carrizo Plain National Monument, California

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Statue of Liberty, New York

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