Like any country around the world, the United States is packed with endless things to do, and for those travellers with a passion for history, they certainly won’t be disappointed while making their way around the USA.

While it might not have the castles of Europe, the United States still boasts plenty of historical sites that are worth visiting at least once. Not only do these sites offer a great opportunity to learn more about the history of the country, but they’re often situated in some of the most interesting areas of the USA.

Here we will look at historical sites dotted throughout the country that every traveller should endeavour to visit.

Alcatraz Island

The home of the famous Alcatraz Prison, this island is now open for the public, and is run by the National Parks Service. It’s possible to have a guided tour of the prison and see how the inmates once lived, as well as the chance to learn about some of the world-famous escapes that took place.

While visits usually last no longer than 3 hours, it’s the perfect glimpse into the past when prisons were much more inhumane.

Historic Jamestowne

While Roanoke is believed to have been the first documented landing of the English in 1587, it was Historic Jamestowne that is widely accepted as the first place that the English were really able to set in and start the beginnings of what would eventually turn into modern America.

Today, the small town is part of the Colonial National Park, which also offers visitors the opportunity to see Colonial Parkway, York Town Battlefield, as well as the Cape Henry Memorial. It’s possible to walk around Jamestowne and get a sense of how the people once lived in the early 1600s, including their homes as well as their tools.

The Lincoln Memorial

This monument can be found in West Potomac Park, Washington DC. It was designed by Henry Bacon, the same architect that created the famous statue of Lincoln that attracts tens of thousands of visitors every year, perfect for walking around or just sitting down for a while to enjoy the online bingo Australia offers.

The style of the Lincoln Memorial is based on classical Greece, and it has long been an important site for events and speeches that have changed both the country and the world. One of the most well-known political speeches that took place here was the “I have a dream” speech that was given by Martin Luther King in August of 1963.

Gettysburg Battlefield Site

One of the most important battles of the American Civil War, the Gettysburg National Military Park is packed with thousands of markers, objects, monuments, and more, all relating to the war itself. The battle took place over three days, and resulted in over 50000 casualties, but would prove to be one of the most decisive victories for the Union and was likely one of the main reasons that they were able to win the war.

Thanks to extremely knowledgeable tour guides and other information dotted around the area, a visitor can learn all about the battle, including how the soldiers lived, what kind of weapons they used during the fights, and much more.