U.S. Landmarks

U.S. Landmarks
An Internet Hotlist on U.S. Landmarks

created by Debbie Rosenstein
Grand Prairie ISD

Introduction
Use these sites to travel across the country visiting several different U.S. Landmarks!

The Internet Resources

Mount Rushmore

Ben's Guide (3-5): Statues and Memorials -- Mount Rushmore - In the Black Hills of South Dakota, stands the national memorial, Mount Rushmore, created by Gutzon Borglum. It was designed as a testament to the growth of the country and its great leaders.
Mount Rushmore National Memorial - The four figures carved in stone on Mount Rushmore represent the first 150 years of American history.
Mount Rushmore: American Experience - The story of a temperamental artist and the creation of the world's largest piece of sculpture.

Grand Canyon & Niagara Falls

Facts about Niagara Falls - Straddling the Canadian-United States International Border and both in the Province of Ontario and the State of New York, Niagara Falls attracts some 12 Million tourists to her majestic awesome beauty each year.
Grand Canyon National Park - Official National Park Service site. On the right hand side click on the ‘In Depth’ and ‘Nature and Science’ link to find out more information on the Grand Canyon.
National Geographic: Grand Canyon - Explore the canyon through National Geographic! Also, watch a video from 4,000 feet up from the canyon's floor on the skywalk!
Niagara Falls Thunder Alley - Niagara Falls Thunder Alley is a comprehensive web site about Niagara Falls featuring education, history, tourism and pictorials.

Statue of Liberty

Statue Of Liberty National Monument - Official National Park Service site. Click on the links to the right to find out more information.
Statue of Liberty Facts, News and Information - This site has facts, news, and information about the Statue of Liberty.
Statute of Liberty Fun Facts - The history of the Statue of Liberty is just as fascinating as the monument itself. Learn a range of fun facts about the Statue of Liberty.

The Alamo

Battle of the Alamo - An incredible description of the Battle of the Alamo, with pictures and a map.
The Alamo - San Antonio, TX - Includes details of exhibits, hours of operation, admission, calendar of events, rules and regulations, educational resources, links and directions.
The Alamo Site: News and Information - An introduction on the Alamo and its history. Includes articles, essays, latest news, movie information, and pictures.

Golden Gate Bridge

American Experience | Golden Gate Bridge | PBS - Golden Gate Bridge: After 18 years of political opposition and construction challenges, San Francisco's jubilance was unrestrained. A suspension bridge was finally built.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area - Official National Park Service site. Click on links to the right to find out more information.
The Golden Gate Bridge Pictures and History - Visit the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco with pictures and panoramas. History of the Golden Gate Bridge and construction facts.

Content by Debbie Rosenstein, debra.rosenstein@gpisd.org
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Last revised Tue Oct 27 8:18:35 US/Pacific 2009