In addition to fun and relaxation, offering accommodations are also investigating opportunities to learn and grow. While these sights are breathtaking at any age, there are days to see something special, such as those childor eyes. (Discretionary Use: Some positions are simply not suitable for younger children.) Plus, view photos of the family of readers in our slide show.
Ellis Island Museum, New York: Almost 40 percent of Americans come from someone who emigrated from this station. The visit was a powerful experience, thanks to the elegance exhibitsand editor you will have a wonderful view of the Statue of Liberty in the same boat journey (ellisisland.org, free guided tours, audio tours $ 8).
Ground Zero, New York: The hole in lower Manhattan is sacred ground. The near WTC Tribute Center displays the fire helmet and other items recovered ground (tributewtc.org, $ 10, students $ 5) for children up to 12 years.
Lincoln Memorial, Washington, DC: A city of the most important sites: the Washington Monument, National Cemetery Arlington, and Jefferson memorials and veterans of Vietnam. However, the marble statue, 19 feet is 16 President made an inevitable (nps.gov / CLIC, free).
Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia: Children growing up with e-mail and the iPod can not believe it, but there was life before electricity, before the United States. The 301-acre outdoor museum offers hundreds of drivers restored, reconstructed and historically furnished buildings and period costumes tell the story of men and women of the 18th century city (history.org, $ 35, children 6-17 $ 18).
USS Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii in a surprise attack on December 7, 1941 sank the USS Arizona remains six feet under water as a lasting memorial for veterans of World War II. A memorial from below the battleship was founded in 1962 dedicated (nps.gov / usar, free).
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona: See what you can do wind and water erosion: in-depth 5000 meters and an average 10 miles wide, is the most beautiful natural wonders of the country, and may be the world (nps.gov / GRCA, $ 12, vehicles $ 25, children free) to 15 years.
National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis: The motel where the Rev. Martin Luther King was killed, a museum annals of African-American struggle from slavery to Rosa Parks and beyond (civilrightsmuseum.org, $ 12, 8 dollars, 50 children). Also very useful: Alabama, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (bcri.org, $ 11, children $ 3) and the National Cincinnati Underground Railroad Freedom Center (freedomcenter.org, $ 9, 6 未慰位维蟻喂伪 children, free for children age 6 and under) .
Redwood National Park, California: Everyone feels humbled in the right direction for the exploration of the shadow of 300 feet treesmany including more than 1000 years old (nps.gov / Redw free).
Monticello, Virginia: In addition to the Declaration of Independence, another masterpiece of Thomas Jefferson, the assets are written and tinkered with over five decades, seven miles from the University of Virginiawhich Jefferson founded (monticello. org, led by $ 15, children 6C11 $ 8, free for children under 5 years).
Gettysburg, Pa: It is never too early to talk about the sacrifices of those who came before: In the bloodiest war in our history is a battlefield, civil war to learn the bloodiest of all. Visitors can also find the place where President Lincoln delivered his famous speech to gett Civil nps.gov 1863 (/ free).
The Alamo, San Antonio, Texas: The stories of courage to tackle more power remember (thealamo.org free).
Niagara Falls, NY: The most powerful waterfall in North America, with no fewer than six million cubic meters of water downhill through the gorge every minute was amazing, awesome, when the grandparents honeymoon and still exist today. It is worth crossing into Canada to see the other side (niagarafallsstatepark.com, free of charge).
Freedom Trail, Boston: Visit Bunker Hill, the home of Paul Revere, and other key points of the American Revolution. Browse the path for your free book tour or a guide to the 18 Century Costume (thefreedomtrail.org, $ 12, children $ 6).
Independence Hall in Philadelphia, where George Washington was appointed commander of the Continental Army, signed the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the nation actually the groundwork, such as the US Constitution (NPS. Gov / inde, free tickets, but visits scheduled 1 from March to December 31 is required).
Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, Florida: For over 35 years, the station is more than a matter Destinations Parkhe is magic for children and adults. Advice on navigating the 47 square miles, see Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with children (my opinion) is an excellent starting point (disneyworld.com, $ 63 for children 3-9) $ 75 for 10 years and more.
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