There are 23 World Heritage Sites within the United States. These sites include National Parks, National Historic Sites and so many more beautiful places to discover.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the United States
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Top Things to do - Experience the Big Room and Natural Entrance trails, Explore Exhibits, Watch a Park Film and ranger-guided Tours, Attend a Night Sky and Dawn of the Bats Program
Lodging - There are no lodging options within the park
Camping - Primitive camping is allowed in the backcountry only and requires a free permit, which is issued at the park's visitor center when you arrive (not reservable in advance).
Park Address - 727 Carlsbad Caverns Highway
Carlsbad 88220
Beauty and Wonder; Above and Below
High ancient sea ledges, deep rocky canyons, flowering cactus, and desert wildlife—treasures above the ground in the Chihuahuan Desert. Hidden beneath the surface are more than 119 caves—formed when sulfuric acid dissolved limestone leaving behind caverns of all sizes.
Reservations are strongly recommended. Click the image above for reservations or call 877-444-6777.
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
Top Things to do - Attend Interpretive and Educational events, Explore the Mounds, Visit the Interpretative Center, Watch the Introductory Video
Lodging - There are no National Park lodges within the historic site
Camping - There are no campgrounds within Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
Park Address - 30 Ramey Street, Collinsville, IL, 62234
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site is located in Illinois, just several miles east of the Mississippi River and St. Louis, Missouri. The mounds are the pre-eminent example of a cultural, religious, and economic center of the Mississippian culture, which extended throughout the Mississippi Valley and the southeastern United States and flourished between A.D. 1000 and 1350.
The original complex of mounds, homes, and farms covered over 4000 acres. Population estimates for Cahokia proper range from 10-20,000, which was equivalent to the population of many European cities at that time. If surrounding sites in East St. Louis, St. Louis and others are included, "Greater Cahokia" may have had a population of 40-50,000.
The many components of the site include 51 platform, ridgetop, and conical mounds; residential, public, and specialized activity areas; and a section of reconstructed palisade. Dominating the community was Monks Mound, the largest indigenous earthen structure north of Mexico. Constructed in fourteen stages, it covers six hectares and rises in four terraces to a height of 30 meters. The mounds served variously as construction foundations for public buildings and as burial mounds. There was also an astronomical observatory (“Woodhenge”), consisting of a circle of wooden posts that aligned with the movements of the sun throughout the year.
Admission to Cahokia Mounds is free to the general public, although donations of $7 per adult, $5 per senior, $2 per child, and $15 for families are suggested. Visits to the Interpretive Center are currently by appointment only. To schedule a tour or for current operating hours, call (618) 346-5160.
Chaco Culture National Historical Park
Top Things to do - Hiking Trails, Biking, Visit the Visitor Center, Guided Tours, Chaco Night Sky Program
Lodging - Camping is the only lodging available in the park itself.
Camping - The Gallo Campground within Chaco Culture has 32 individual sites and 2 group sites. We recommend making a reservation on www.recreation.gov to ensure a camping or RV space on the dates you plan to visit.
Please note: In July 2023, a major rockfall occurred near the cliff dwelling. 8 sites have been temporarily closed until at least October 2024 due to a high risk for additional rockfall. The trail by the cliff remains closed during this time as well. Please check in at the visitor center for additional information.
Park Address - 1808 CR 7950
Nageezi, NM 87037
Chaco Culture National Historical Park preserves a major center of ancestral Puebloan culture dating between 850 and 1250 CE. Chaco is a very special place.
Everglades National Park
Top Things to do - Visit the Visitor Center, Bicycling, Bird Watching, Boating, Camping, Kayaking & Canoeing, Fishing, Geocaching, Hiking, Ranger-Led Programs, Slough Slogging, Wildlife Viewing
Lodging - Other than camping facilities, and Flamingo Lodge, Everglades has no other overnight accommodation offered. Miami, Everglades City, Homestead, Florida City, and Chokoloskee are among the cities near the park where many visitors choose to stay.
Flamingo Lodge has 24 rooms and a new outdoor restaurant opening soon. When booking you can choose from one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites, or a studio.
Camping - Everglades National Park offers wonderful camping opportunities in both the frontcountry and the wilderness backcountry
Park Address - 40001 State Road 9336, Homestead, FL 33034
Glacier National Park- Waterton International Peace Park
Top Things to do - Hiking, Boating, Ranger Programs, Guided Tours, Scenic Drives, Wildlife Viewing
Lodging - Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada and Glacier National Park in the United States together form the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. Lodging options within Waterton Lakes National Park include a range of accommodations to suit different preferences and budgets.
Camping - Camping options are available on both sides of the border.
Park Address - Glacier National Park (U.S.):
Mailing Address: PO Box 128, West Glacier, MT 59936, United States
Waterton Lakes National Park (Canada):
Mailing Address: Waterton Lakes National Park, PO Box 200, Waterton Park, AB T0K 2M0, Canada
Grand Canyon National Park
Top Things to do -Visit the Visitor Center Theater,
Walking or Hiking, The Canyon Rim Trail, Walk the Trail of Time, Junior Ranger Programs, take
Desert View Drive, Visit Tusayan Pueblo and Museum, do Raft Trips on the Colorado River, Ride Grand Canyon Railway, North Rim Scenic Drives, North Rim Trail Rides
Lodging - South Rim lodging is available all year, and books up well in advance, especially during spring break, summer months, and fall weekends.
Camping - There are six campgrounds in the Grand Canyon National Park:
Please note that all campgrounds within the park book up well in advance. Campground reservations can be made online through recreation.gov — up to 6 months in advance, or by calling them at 1-877-444-6777.
Park Address - 20 South Entrance Road
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Top Things to do - Picnicking, Wildlife and Wildflowers Viewing, Bicycling, Fishing, Hiking, Touring Cades Cove, Visit Historic Buildings and Burial Landscapes, Horseback Riding, Camping in the Smokies, Enjoy the Waterfalls
Lodging - There are no motels or rental cabins located within the national park other than Le Conte Lodge. Communities surrounding the national park offer a wide choice of accommodations including hotels, cabins, bed and breakfasts, and campgrounds.
Camping - You can choose from 10 front country campgrounds or head into the backcountry.
Park Address - 107 Park Headquarters Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Top Things to do - Get up-close-and-personal with the volcanic terrain on a short hike or walk, Crater Rim Drive Tour, Drive Chain of Craters Road, Hike The Kahuku Unit,
Lodging - Volcano House is the only National Park Lodge within Hawaii Volcanoes NP.
The lodge is perched on the rim of Kilauea and offers stunning views of the active volcano.
Camping - There are two drive-in campgrounds in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Nāmakanipaio, and Kulanaokuaiki.
Park Address - 1 Crater Rim Drive
Hawaii National Park, HI 96718
Independence Hall
Top Things to do - Become an Independence Junior Ranger, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, See Museum Exhibits, Hear the Centennial Bell Ring, Listen for the Sound of Sticky Ink, Play the Virtual Glass Armonica, Pose Like "The Signer", Stand in Abraham Lincoln's Place
Lodging - A list of accommodations in the Philadelphia area shows the numerous options for lodging. The Thomas Bond House, a restored 18th century home now open as a Bed and Breakfast, sits adjacent to Welcome Park on the eastern end of Independence National Historical Park.
Camping - There are no campgrounds within the park
Park Address - 520 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks (Hopewell Culture National)
Top Things to do - Hiking & Exploring Hopeton Earthworks, Hiking & Exploring Seip Earthworks, Junior Ranger Program, Hiking & Exploring Hopewell Mound Group, Watch Mysteries of the Ancient Architects Film,
Lodging - There are no lodging opinions within the park but there are a lot near he park
Camping - Even though Hopewell Culture NHP has no campgrounds or recreational facilities, there are local Campgrounds near the park which may suit your needs.
Park Address - 16062 State Route 104
Chillicothe, OH 45601
Mammoth Cave
Top Things to do - Cave Tours, Ranger Led Programs, The Beneath Your Feet program, Camping, Canoeing, Kayaking, Boating, Bicycling, Stargazing, Fishing, Horseback Riding
Lodging - The Lodge at Mammoth Cave offers the closest option for overnight stays in the park. The Lodge is located directly next to the visitor center, and features a mix of modern hotel rooms as well as historic cottages nestled in a woodland setting all within walking distance to cave tours and park trails.
Camping - Three campgrounds and over 13 backcountry sites await campers at Mammoth Cave.
Park Address - 1 Visitor Center Parkway
Mammoth Cave, KY 42259-0007
Mesa Verde National Park
Top Things to do - Hike the canyons, ridges, and mesa tops, Become a Junior Ranger, Stargaze Campout, Attend a Cultural Dance or Demonstration, Attend an Evening Program, Explore with the Park App, Podcasts, and Audio Tours, Go on a Cliff Dwelling Tour, Winter Activities, Bird Watching, The Four Corners Lecture Series, Geology, Observing Wildlife, Photography
Lodging - The Far View Lodge is located at the center of the park, 15 miles (24 km) from the park entrance (about a 30-minute drive), and features commanding views south over Mesa Verde into Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. The Lodge is open from spring to fall.
Camping - Spend a night or two in Morefield Campground, just four miles from the park entrance. With 267 sites, there's always plenty of space and the campground rarely fills. Each site has a table, bench, and grill. Camping is open to tents, trailers and RVs, including 15 full-hookup RV sites.
Park Address - Mile .7 Headquarters Loop Road
Mesa Verde National Park, CO 81330
Monticello & the University of Virginia
Top Things to do - Start your visit at the Exhibits at the David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center, Take a Behind the Scenes Tour of the house, Walk through exhibits under and around the house, Slavery at Monticello Tour, Gardens and Grounds Tour, Meet Thomas Jefferson
Eat at the Monticello Farm Table café at the visitor center or get a sandwich or a snack at the Farm Shop, Walk to the Contemplative Site and Jefferson's Gravesite, Visit the Burial Ground for Enslaved People near the visitor's center, Stop by The Shop at the visitor center
Lodging - There are lodging options available in Charlottesville for visitors to Monticello and the University of Virginia. Charlottesville offers a range of accommodations to suit different preferences and budgets. Some options include hotels, bed and breakfasts, inns, and vacation rentals.
Camping - There are no camping within Monticello & the University of Virginia
Park Address - The physical address of Monticello is 931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy, Charlottesville, VA 22902, United States.
The physical address of the University of Virginia is 1827 University Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903, United States
Olympic National Park
Top Things to do - Boating, Fishing, Tide pooling, Camping, Day Hikes, Backpacking, Wildlife Viewing, Ranger Led Programs, Night sky Programs, Winter Activities, Art and Photography
Lodging - The lodges and cabins located throughout Olympic National Park provide a range of accommodations. Visitors may choose from rooms in historic hotels dating back to the early 1900s, modern motel type accommodations, or rustic cabins. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Rooms book up fast, especially in July and August.
Camping - There are multiple campgrounds spread throughout the park. Kalaloch, Mora, and the Hoh campground take reservations during the summer. All the other campgrounds work on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Park Address - Olympic National Park Visitor Center
3002 Mount Angeles Road
Port Angeles , WA 98362
Papahanumokuakea Marine National Monument
Top Things to do - Visit the Mokupāpapa Discovery Center, Explore the Main Islands and Atolls, See the Marine Life, Learn about Native Hawaiian Significance
Lodging - There are no lodging options within the Monuent. However, if you are planning a visit to the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands or the surrounding area, there may be lodging options available in nearby locations such as Honolulu or other islands in Hawaii. These locations can serve as a base for exploring the region and learning more about the marine ecosystem and cultural significance of Papahānaumokuākea.
Camping - Camping is generally not permitted within the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
Park Address - 300 Ala Moana Boulevard
Room 5-231, Honolulu, HI 96850-5000
Poverty Point
Top Things to do - Auto Tour, Tram Tour, Hiking, Picnicking, Junior Ranger Programs
Lodging - There are no National Park Lodges within the park.
Camping - There are no camping within Poverty Point
Park Address - 6859 Hwy. 577 Pioneer, LA 71266
Redwood National Park and State Parks
Top Things to do - Scenic Drives, Camping, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Biking
Lodging - They have no hotels or lodges in the park. However, there are plenty of lodging and camping options outside the park.
Camping - Choose from the Parks' four developed campgrounds or seven backcountry campsites.
Park Address - 1111 Second Street, Crescent City, CA 95531
La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site
Top Things to do - Attend a Ranger Led Program, Explore the Forts, Become a Junior Ranger, Picnic, Fly a Kite, Walk the Trails, Birdwatching, Stargazing
Lodging - There are no National Park lodges within the park
Camping - There are no camping options within the park
Park Address - 501 Norzagaray Street, Castillo San Cristobal, San Juan 00901
San Antonio Missions
Top Things to do - San Antonio Missions Audio Tour, Explore the missions, Guided Walks at Mission San José
Lodging - There are no lodging options within San Antonio Missions
Camping - There is no camping within the park
Park Address - Visitor Center at Mission San José
6701 San Jose Drive, San Antonio 78214
The Statue of Liberty
Top Things to do - Visit the Museum, Park Ranger Guided Tours, Self-Guided Audio Tours, Visit the Pedestal, Visit the Crown, See the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration, Be A Junior Ranger
Lodging - There is no National Park Lodges within the park.
Camping - There are no campgrounds within The Statue of Liberty
Park Address - Liberty Island, New York, NY 10004
Taos Pueblo
Top Things to do - Take a Guided Tour, Learn about Traditional Crafts, Experience Native American Culture, Explore the Historic Sites, Ake in the unique Architecture, Photography
Lodging - There are lodging options available in the surrounding areas of Taos, New Mexico.
Camping - There are no campgrounds within Taos Pueblo
Park Address - 120 Veterans Highway, Taos, NM 87571
The 20th Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright
Top Things to do - Visit Fallingwater in Mill Run, Pennsylvania, or the Guggenheim Museum in New York City, Attend exhibitions and events, and Take Guided Tours
Lodging - For a comprehensive list of lodging options related to Frank Lloyd Wright's architecture, it is recommended to visit the official websites of the specific sites or contact local tourism offices for more information and availability.
Camping - The availability of camping options may vary depending on the specific location and season.
Park Address - Works by Frank Lloyd Wright across the United States, such as the Robie House in Chicago, Illinois, and Taliesin West in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Kluane/Wrangell-St. Elias/Glacier Bay/Tatsheshini-Alsek
Top Things to do - Visit cultural centers and museums, or Attend Cultural Events to learn about the history, traditions, and art of the local First Nations., Fishing, Boating, Wildlife Viewing
Lodging - There are various lodging options available within and in the surrounding areas
Camping - In the Kluane/Wrangell-St. Elias/Glacier Bay/Tatshenshini-Alsek region, there are various camping options available.
Park Address -
Yellowstone National Park
Top Things to do - Hiking, Biking, Horseback Riding, WildlifeWatching, Camping, Picnicking
Lodging - There are nine National Park Lodges located within the park offering over 2,000 rooms.
Camping - There are over 2,000 campsites within Yellowstone spread among 12 campgrounds.
Park Address - Yellowstone National Park
Yosemite National Park
Top Things to do - Camping, Hiking, Guided Tours, Auto-Touring, Biking, Birdwatching, Fishing, Picnicking, Rock Climbing, Stargazing, Water Activities, and Winter Sports
Lodging - There are multiple options available ranging from tent cabins to national park lodges
Camping - Yosemite National Park has multiple campground available within Yosemite Valley and outside of the valley near Wawona, Tuolumne Meadows, and Crane Flat.
Park Address - 9035 Village Drive. Yosemite Valley, CA 95389
