by Amar Hussain, Upgraded Point.
The U.S. boasts 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including natural wonders like Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon, and cultural landmarks such as Independence Hall and the Statue of Liberty. These sites highlight America’s rich history, biodiversity, and architectural achievements, offering visitors unique insights into the nation’s cultural and natural heritage.
Read more: The 24 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the U.S [Full Guide]
Looking for a prime location to soak up the summer sun? Here are some ideas, from parks to lakes to the top of a mountain. Just remember to BYOPB (bring your own picnic basket).
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Spanish missions reveal Texas history through beautiful buildings, still active aqueducts, and working farms. Here’s everything to know before you visit.
The Hollyhock House’s first contemporary art show since 1976, ‘Entanglements: Louise Bonnet and Adam Silverman at Hollyhock House,’ sees both artists drawing from the home’s history and the complicated interactions between owner Aline Barnsdall and architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
US to rejoin Unesco in July, agency says…
The head of the UN’s culture agency UNESCO – which also champions education, science and press freedom among other issues – announced on Monday that the United States has decided to rejoin the organization next month, after having stopped all funding in 2011, and announced its complete withdrawal from the agency, which also champions education and science, almost six years ago.
A northern New Mexico gem, Taos is widely known its historic adobe homes, beautiful outdoors and the arts. Although it’s considered a small town, Taos has a big arts scene teaming with museums, galleries, performing arts and more.
Source: Taos competing for best small town with a big art scene, vote now
New Mexico houses two national parks, nine national monuments, three national historical parks, and one national preserve.
The Organization of World Heritage Cities recently granted the city of Scottsdale membership among a group of more than 200 cities from around the world that are home to UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Source: Scottsdale joins the Organization of World Heritage Cities – The Daily Independent at YourValley.net
There’s a variety of world-famous destinations in our own backyard.
Source: Amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites You Can Visit In The U.S.
Why break the bank to visit archeological sites such as the Pyramids of Giza when you can search out similar locations right in America?
Source: My 9 Favorite Ancient Sites In America That Rival Others Around The World
Yellowstone, the “first national park” home to the greatest concentration of thermal features in the world, was officially designated 151 years ago.
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