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Top 10 Historic Landmarks in America

Ten places we think are worth the trip, hand-picked, not an exhaustive list, just a place to start.

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★ Featured Selection
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum

Springfield, IL

One of the most-visited presidential libraries in the country

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Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library And Museum

Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library And Museum

Staunton, VA

High signal score

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Atlanta History Center

Atlanta History Center

Atlanta, GA

Major regional history institution

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Historic Annapolis

Historic Annapolis

Annapolis, MD

Smithsonian affiliate

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Senator John Heinz History Center

Senator John Heinz History Center

Pittsburgh, PA

Smithsonian affiliate

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Museum Of History And Industry

Museum Of History And Industry

Seattle, WA

High signal score

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Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

Birmingham, AL

Nationally significant civil rights landmark

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Filoli Center

Filoli Center

Woodside, CA

Historic estate and gardens; popular filming location

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Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens

Akron, OH

Major historic estate

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Mammoth Site Of Hot Springs Sd

Mammoth Site Of Hot Springs Sd

Hot Springs, SD

Unique, popular paleontological attraction

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