The Space Needle in Seattle, Washington, attracts thousands of visitors all year long. This unique attraction offers visitors a breathtaking view of Seattle and locations beyond its borders.

The structure was completed just one day before the World’s Fair and took three years to complete. The design team had trouble getting the project off the ground at first, which led to a total construction time of only fourteen months. At the time of completion, the Space Needle was the tallest structure on the west side of the Mississippi River. The current building measures 605 feet in height from Read the rest of this entry »

Well, not literally in your own backyard, but this site is certainly proof that you don’t need to go somewhere crazy like Japan to see some truly wonderful landmarks. You can find plenty in this country and while there have been plenty of travel channels on Direct TV that covered this very topic, we’re confident you’ll find a few that they missed here.

Listed below are some more Great American Natural Landmarks:

1. Devil’s Tower – Wyoming
Towering quite literally at over 1267 feet, this massive monolith is made of igneous crystalline rock columns. A popular spot for climbers, Native Americans have long believed the tower to be sacred and the ultimate test where a man must face himself and the darkness within.

2. Badlands – South Dakota
Appearing like something out of a science fiction movie, these seemingly inhospitable wastes might resemble the surface of a hostile alien world but are, in fact, quite gorgeous up close. The craggy buttes and pinnacles create a strange and earthy maze that can prove daunting to even the most seasoned pathfinder.

3. Mammoth Caves – Kentucky
Boasting the world’s longest cave network and extending for more than 360 miles, the name “mammoth” is well-earned. Have fun exploring, but watch your step.

The Brooklyn Bridge spans the East River and connects Brooklyn to Manhattan. It opened in 1883 and celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2008. It is both a New York City Landmark and a National Historic Landmark. Up until the mid 1900′s streetcars and elevated trains crossed the bridge along with motor vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians. Now only cars, bikes and pedestrians are permitted. More than 4,000 people walk, bike or jog across each day using the designated pedestrian lanes.

Crossing the historic Brooklyn Bridge on foot is the best way Read the rest of this entry »

The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, CA is a marvel of engineering as well as awe-inspiring artwork. While visitors may think the name of the bridge is derived from the color, the name actually stems from the body of water the bridge spans, which is a strait called the “Golden Gate.”

The entry to San Francisco Bay was named the Golden Gate by John C. Fremont, an army captain, when he first came across Read the rest of this entry »

You have probably looked at Abraham Lincoln’s face thousands and thousands of times when handling pennies, whether you were carefully counting out the change from your piggy bank or were handling change as part of a daily transaction. In fact, you have probably handled pennies so much that you barely even notice the famous face that is printed on them, but you can honor Abraham Lincoln by visiting the Lincoln Memorial.

As a very popular attraction in Washington, D.C., the Lincoln Memorial is a part of the National Mall, and it is Read the rest of this entry »

A visit to Washington, D.C. is incomplete without a visit to the mall. This beautiful area that includes the reflecting pool and multiple monuments is most famous for the world known Washington Monument. The 555 feet 51’8 inch obelisk is the tallest of its kind in the world and the tallest stone structure.

From the outside, the Washington Monument is incredibly impressive. Its white stone exterior rises up from the ground at the end of the reflecting pool directly opposite the Lincoln Memorial. It majestically stands as a symbolic representation of the Read the rest of this entry »

The Empire State Building is a New York City icon. Soaring at 102 stories, it has been a staple of the city skyline since it was built in 1931. At various times it has been the tallest building in New York City and it is considered one of the best examples of Art Deco style. President Herbert Hoover was present for the grand opening and turned on the lights on the top of the tower. Many historians consider the Empire State Building to Read the rest of this entry »