10457 Best Sights in USA

In the town known for its year-round Christmas vibe, this one-of-a-kind reindeer farm is where you can meet and learn about Santa's valued magical-sleigh-pullers. It's open 11 months of the year, but the most festive time to come is December, when Santa makes guest appearances and poses for photos with visitors. He returns in July for "Christmas in July," when you can also meet the baby reindeer that were born in spring. In January, the Elsa and Anna characters from Frozen make a one-day visit during the winter tour season (November, January, and February). The rest of the year, tours are just as interesting but not as crowded.  Reservations are a must and visits to the farm are not allowed without tickets. Reindeer aren't as tall as they are sometimes depicted, but their antlers are formidable; the up-close visits in their enclosure are only recommended for ages 8 and up (and anyone under 13 needs to be with an adult). You'll get an opportunity to feed the reindeer and, after the tour is over, enjoy snacks around the campfire.

Easily the most popular overlook in the park, this sandstone outcrop affords visitors an unobstructed, west-facing view across the vast Cuyahoga Valley which is particularly beautiful at sunset. A series of stone "shelves," the Ledges are often called the "Ritchie Ledges" by locals. William Ritchie was a farmer who owned the land in the 19th century, then sold it in 1913 to wealthy Cleveland industrialist Hayward Kendall, who used it as a hunting retreat. The Ledges connect to a 1.8-mile loop and larger trail network in the historic Virginia Kendall Area, named after Hayward's mother. From the parking lot, walk to the southwest corner of the nearby grass field to get there.

The Normandy-style castle visible from the highway was intended as winery owner Steve Ledson's family home when construction began in 1989, but this 16,000-square-foot space has always been a production facility and hospitality center. Pourers stationed amid a warren of tasting rooms introduce guests to the several dozen mostly single-varietal wines Ledson makes, everything from Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon to Rhône varietals such as Syrah and Mourvèdre. The on-site Marketplace sells salads, sandwiches, artisanal cheeses, and other edibles you can enjoy on the picnic grounds (no outside food, though).

Lee Hall, an Italianate mansion constructed around 1859, was once home to one of Warwick County's leading landowners, Richard Decauter Lee, who achieved prominence using the method of scientific farming. It is the only large mid-19th-century plantation house remaining on Virginia's lower peninsula, and it served as the headquarters for Confederate generals John Bankhead Magruder and Joseph E. Johnston during the spring of 1862. Lee Hall now provides an in-depth review of the 1862 Peninsula Campaign.

The Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge, on the edge of town, is nearly as pristine as it was before development encroached upon the wilds in this part of the state. Within its 2,800 acres reside 242 species of birds, 41 species of mammals, and 17 species of reptiles and amphibians. Bald eagles, osprey, deer, and muskrats are frequently seen along the preserve's 2 miles of nature trails and in the wildlife-viewing area. Fishing is permitted on the river and in Francois Slough. Archery season for deer and waterfowl hunting occur during their specific seasons in autumn.

This hairpin turn on Kolob Canyons Road has a roadside pullout that provides the opportunity to glimpse deep into the canyon carved by the South Fork of Taylor Creek. This is the trailhead for the 14-mile round-trip Kolob Arch hike, which also connects you to the main section of Zion National Park via the backcountry (if overnighting in the backcountry, a wilderness permit is required). The final ½ mile of road to Lee Pass is closed to vehicles until at least early 2024, but you can still access the viewpoint on foot or by bike.

See several different sports franchises under one roof. This indoor events center (formerly The Dollar Loan Center) is home to the Henderson Silver Knights of the American Hockey League, the Vegas Knight Hawks of the Indoor Football League, the Vegas Thrill women's pro volleyball team, and the Las Vegas Desert Dogs lacrosse squad. The arena also houses the Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame and the Craggy Range Sports Bar & Grill, which is open when there's an event at the venue. 

Built in 1785, the Lee-Fendall House was home to members of the prominent Fendall, Lee, and Downham families, as well as generations of enslaved and free African Americans. During the Civil War, it served as a federal military hospital. The home’s last resident owner was national labor organizer John L. Lewis. Furnishings reflect how the house changed from 1785 to 1969. Highlights include a collection of Alexandria-made furniture as well as a tour and exhibit focusing on the enslaved and free people who worked in the house. There’s also a beautifully restored, award-winning garden, which can be visited without buying a ticket to the museum.

What began as a two-room home around 1675 evolved into a pre-Revolutionary War tavern; by 1776, it was the elegant home of a local patriot that has since been lovingly restored by the Society of the Founders of Norwich. The house is furnished with Early American artifacts, and interpreters explain the architecture of the house and the lifestyle of those who lived or frequented the home over the centuries.

This state picnic ground is a good place for examining tidal pools and watching otters frolic in the surf.

The highlight of this 26-acre space in Prospect Park is the pair of all-season open-air rinks—for ice-skating when it's frigid, and roller skating otherwise. Walkways, a lakeside esplanade, and the Music Island nature reserve—all part of the original Olmsted and Vaux plans—contribute to this area of the park that's a pleasant place for a stroll, bike or pedal-boat ride, bumper car session, or a bite at its Bluestone Cafe. In the summer, kids can cool off at the splash pad by day, while DJs spin at theme roller-skating nights on weekends by night.

This museum's rotating exhibits focus on such themes as health and medicine, education, business, the civil rights struggle, and the contributions African Americans have made to society, the arts, and politics.

Look for the giant LEGO giraffe and you've found this recently redone mecca for building-block enthusiasts, where your kids can freestyle their own creations, build spaceships, launch their LEGO car off a ramp, or test their energy with the Hero Zone's climbing wall, action games, and laser maze. The Duplo Farm is perfect for tiny tots to spend some quiet discovery and building time. The 4D Cinema brings LEGO movies to life with additional wind, rain, and snow effects, while the indoor rides and Great LEGO Race virtual-reality experiences add in some interactive fun. Discover iconic Boston attractions and local buildings all made entirely out of LEGO bricks in the famous MINIWorld attraction that used more than 1.5 million.

Built from more than 1.5 million LEGO bricks (50,000 for the Alamodome alone), just the sight of Miniland San Antonio is worth the price of admission. It's a stunning replica that includes some of the city's most popular landmarks, including the Alamo, River Walk, Tower of the Americas, and much more. The cars even obey traffic signals, and the river boats glide down the river. Designed for families with children ages 3–10, LEGOLAND features themed play areas and creative workshops with LEGO Master Model Builders. An expansive shop features LEGO kits to make your own, well, just about anything. Ticket prices vary based on type of ticket and time of day.

Imagine thousands of square feet full of LEGO bricks, and not having to clean up any of them. No, it's not a dream---it's LEGOLAND. Kids can see giant LEGO creations as well as play, build, and watch. Buy a dual ticket with the adjoining Sea Life Arizona Aquarium and save on admission.

This 33,000-square-foot space, one of 14 Discovery Centers in the United States, is chock-full of all things LEGO, including a kid-sized race car that was made with more than 100,000 LEGO bricks. Miniland Philadelphia contains 50 of the city’s iconic landmarks brought to life with nearly 1½ million LEGO bricks—Independence Hall, Boathouse Row (with crew boats you can race), the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and Lincoln Financial Field, just to name a few. Other highlights include the interactive LEGO Ninjago Training Camp; a LEGO 4-D Cinema; a LEGO-themed pirate ship play area called Pirate Adventure Island; the LEGO Meet & Greet in the Build Challenge area, where kids can “meet” their favorite characters (weekends only); and Imagination Express, an interactive ride through a LEGO world.  Note that adults must be accompanied by a child 17 or under to visit the attractions except on occasional adult nights (check website). 

This brick-tastic experience has seven “lands”–Brick Street, Bricktopia, LEGO NINJAGO World, LEGO Castle, LEGO City, LEGO Pirates, and Miniland–LEGO fans can explore. Special features include the unique-to-this-resort (a.k.a only one in the world), LEGO Factory Adventure Ride, which puts guests in the middle of a LEGO factory by shrinking them down to digital miniversions of themselves so they can experience how bricks are created, and the park’s Miniland, which has original brick creations of landmarks from all five New York City boroughs and around the Empire State as well as the resort’s hometown of Goshen. Another cool feature is the musical fountain, Stepping Tones, which plays music and spurts water as various sensors are activated; this is the only place you can see the fountain besides LEGOLAND Billund in Denmark.

Fan favorites include the Build & Test center where future LEGO Master Model Builders can flex their skills by building anything they can think of–cars, boats, skyscrapers–and then test them out. LEGO NINJAGO World has LEGO NINJAGO The Ride where participants train at the Monastery with Master Wu. LEGO Castle has LEGOLAND’s signature Dragon and Dragon’s Apprentice roller coasters (for those under five), as well as the Tower Climb Tournament. LEGO City has the Driving School and the Coast Guard and Fire Academies as well as the Palace Theater where guests can see LEGO Movies in 4D and the Water Playground (reservations only). LEGO Pirates is where you’ll find the popular rides Splash Battle and Anchors Away! Brick Street has the appropriate-for-all-ages Brick Party Carousel, which instead of the traditional horses, has a motorcycle and a tiger to name a few, as well as the Big Shop, the largest LEGO retail space in North America. 

Witness one of nature's epic battles as cutthroat trout migrate upstream by catapulting themselves out of the water to get over and around obstacles in the Yellowstone River. The ¼-mile forested loop takes you to the river's edge. Look for waterfowl and bears, which feed on the trout.

Regularly scheduled cave tours lasting 60 or 90 minutes depart from here (make sure to get your tickets early). The Mountain View Nature Trail encircles the center and includes a historic cabin and the original cave entrance. Buy gifts at the bookstore or take a snack break at the seasonal café. There’s also a replica of the park’s famed caves you can walk through.

This picnic site, with tables, water, and restrooms (the latter two available during the summer), is a short walk from the visitor center. Summer hours are often extended beyond the standard 8 am–4:30 pm.

Leiper's Fork Distillery is a small family-owned distillery that has already made a big mark on the Tennessee distilling landscape. Tours here are unique, as they are typically led by members of the distilling team.

Situated at around 8,800 feet, the Leleiwi Overlook provides your first breathtaking glimpse of Haleakala Crater. The small hills scattered across the basin are ancient Hawaiian cinder cones, or puu. If you visit in the late afternoon, you might witness a rare and magical sight: your shadow cast on the clouds, surrounded by a rainbow halo—a phenomenon known as the Brocken Specter. However, don’t linger too long in anticipation, as this mesmerizing occurrence is far from guaranteed and happens only under perfect conditions.

Designed from the ground up to be a no-compromises Pinot Noir production facility with an eye to Willamette Valley aesthetics, the highlight here is a diverse range of single-vineyard Pinot Noirs. But don't neglect the bright Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, and Riesling. The spacious high-ceiling tasting room is a great place to relax and take in the view through the floor-to-ceiling windows, or bring a picnic and enjoy the deck on a warm summer day.

Gulf Coast artists from Louisiana to Florida display art and high-end crafts here, alongside work by the late New Orleans abstract artist Paul Ninas.

An impressive example of a Federal-style country house, Lemon Hill was built in 1800 on a 350-acre farm and has distinctive oval parlors with concave doors and an entrance hall with a checkerboard floor of Valley Forge marble. It was purchased by the city in 1844 and became part of Fairmount Park. The renovated house is not furnished, but docents provide historical information; its location at the start of Kelly Drive makes it a convenient way to sample the park houses. Lemon Hill itself—the surrounding park area, but not the house—will be the site of the free FIFA World Cup Fan Festival from June 11 to July 19, 2026, with giant screens, food, and entertainment. Work may be done in the area before the event, and house tours will likely be unavailable during the Fan Festival, so check ahead. 

This iconoclastic winery enjoys pitting its wines against top international pours in blind tastings, and critics are often generous with their praise. An enclosed courtyard flanked by old vines leads into an old barn, now a large tasting room. Tours are held only in February and March.

This was a real working ranch with 600 head of cattle owned by actor Leo Carrillo, who played Pancho in the Cisco Kid television series in the 1950s. Before Carrillo bought the spread, known as Rancho de Los Kiotes, in 1937, the rancho was the home of a band of Luiseno Indians. Carrillo's hacienda and other buildings have been restored to reflect the life of the star when he hosted his Hollywood friends for long weekends in the country. Four miles of trails take visitors through colorful native gardens to the cantina, washhouse, pool and cabana, barn, and stable that Carrillo used. After Carrillo's death in 1961, the ranch remained in the family until 1979, when part of the acreage was acquired by the city for a park. You can tour these buildings on weekends when 90-minute guided tours are offered twice daily (10 am and 1 pm).

On the very edge of Ventura County, this narrow beach is better for exploring than for sunning or swimming (watch that strong undertow!). If you do plan to swim, stay north of lifeguard towers 2, 4, and 5, but be sure to ask lifeguards about water conditions when you arrive. On your own or with a ranger, venture down at low tide to examine the tide pools among the rocks. Sequit Point, a promontory dividing the northwest and southeast halves of the beach, creates secret coves, sea tunnels, and boulders on which you can perch and fish. Generally, anglers stick to the northwest end of the beach; experienced surfers brave the rocks to the southeast. Campgrounds are set back from the beach; campsites must be reserved well in advance. Amenities: parking; lifeguards (seasonally); toilets; showers. Best for: sunset; surfing; swimming; walking; windsurfing.