This document lists 10 reasons to visit the United States, including to see iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and experience American culture and entertainment through museums, national parks, sporting events, theater, food and shopping at large malls. Some of the top attractions recommended are the Smithsonian museums in Washington D.C., Central Park in New York, Yellowstone National Park, Broadway shows, and basketball games. The document encourages visiting the diverse sights and activities America has to offer at least once in a lifetime.

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2. To visit the Statue of Liberty National Monument!1Located on a 12 acre island, in New Jersey, (part of National Parks of NY Harbor) the Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the US and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated on October 28, 1886, designated as a National Monument in 1924 and restored for her centennial on July 4, 1986. http://www.nps.gov/STLI/

3. 2To attend a session in Congress! The United States Capitol is the meeting place of the US Congress, the legislature of the federal government of the United States.

4. Skylightviews of the Capitol dome.

5. Through films, exhibits, and tours, you will learn about how Congress works and how citizens can participate in the democracy.

6. Watching Congress in session

7. House Galleries

8. RestaurantsTo have the best experiences in the US Museums!Smithsonian Institution, Washington DCMetropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NYMuseum of Modern Art, New York, NYThe Field Museum - Chicago, IlCleveland Museum of Arts - Cleveland, OHJ. Paul Getty Museum - Los Angeles, CADallas Museum of Art - Dallas, TexasFine Arts Museum of San Francisco - San Francisco, CAMuseum of Fine Arts, Boston, MAThe Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN3http://www.museumstuff.com/museums/usa.php

9. To travel quick and easy around the world!4

10. To take a break in an urban Park! Urban / city/ public / municipal park

11. To offer recreation and green space to residents and visitors.

12. The design, operation and maintenance is usually done by government, include playgrounds, hiking, running sports field and courts, public restrooms, boat ramps and/or picnic facilities, etc1 Central Park New York, N.Y. (25 Mi)2 Lincoln Park Chicago, Ill. (20 Mi)3 Balboa Park San Diego, Calif. (14 Mi)4 Golden Gate Park SF Calif. (13 Mi)5 Forest Park St. Louis, Mo. (12 Mi)5 Griffith Park LA, Calif. (12 Mi)5 Mission Bay Park SD, Calif. (12 Mi)8 City Park* New Orleans, La. (11 Mi)9 Coney Island Beach NY, N.Y. (10 Mi)10 Fairmount Park Phil, Pa. (10 Mi)10 The National Mall W. D.C. (10 Mi)5Conserving land for people