National Geographic has gathered images of some of the most beloved geographic and historical landmarks in the United States, from natural landmarks to well-known sights in major cities. The impossible task was limiting the selection to just twelve scenes that the rest of the world recognizes as truly American.
Featured in American Landmarks 2012: Mount Rushmore (South Dakota), Central Park (NYC), Smithsonian Institution (DC), Niagara Falls (NY), The White House (DC), Jefferson Memorial (DC), Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park (Chicago), Bunker Hill Monument (Boston), Golden Gate Bridge (SF), Gateway Arch (St. Louis), Manhattan Bridge (NYC), U.S. Capitol Building (DC).
