Free tourist attractions in every US state

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In 2016, the US travel industry earned $ 2,3 trillion. According to the US Travel Association, Americans spend about $ 683 billion on independent travel.

Edition Go Banking Rates has compiled a list of interesting landmarks in every state in the USA, which is free to visit.

Alabama: Birmingham Botanical Garden

The Birmingham Botanical Garden is open all year round. The territory of the garden occupies almost 30 hectares. Here are the amazing representatives of the flora. In addition, it is a great place for a winter holiday.

Alaska: Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve

The territory of this national park is huge - 13.287 square kilometers. You can walk along the seashore, climb mountains and photograph glaciers completely free of charge. You can also visit the biosphere reserve.

Arizona: Mission San Xavier del Bac

Church Mission San Xavier del Bac built in 1797 year. The church is still working. The architecture of this building will not leave you indifferent.

Arkansas: Museum of the Arts of Crystal Bridges

Visit the Museum of Art Crystal bridges in Bentonville, Arkansas, for free. Here is a collection of works from the colonial era to the present day. You can see pictures of Norman Rockwell and Andy Warhol.

California: Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Hollywood forever - the most famous cemetery of Hollywood. Jane Mansfield, Rudolph Valentino, Cecil B. DeMille, Johnny Ramon and hundreds of other legends are buried here.

Colorado: United States Mint

The Colorado Mint was opened in 1962. There are guided tours and tell the story of the coins. You will learn about how coins are minted.

Connecticut: Elizabeth Park Rose Gardens

In the famous rose garden there are more than 15 000 rose bushes and more than 800 of their varieties. The walk in this park is really impressive.

Delaware: Brandywine Zoo

When you are planning a trip, remember that kids love zoos. In the Brandywyn Zoo, children can see pandas, llamas, otters, owls, geckos and other animals.

District of Columbia: Smithsonian Museum

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В Smithsonian The museum houses over 154 millions of works of art, science and technology. This place is worth attention.

Florida: Big Cypress National Forest

The territory of the Big Cypress National Reserve is 295 000 hectares. This is a great place for camping and outdoor activities.

Georgia: Martin Luther King National Historic Site

A tour of the Martin Luther King Museum is inspiring. You will see how the famous preacher lived, find out where he loved to spend time in childhood, and once again hear his ideas.

Hawaii: Sunset Beach

In Hawaii, a free attraction is the beach. Sunset Beach - an ideal place for surfing, swimming and fishing. The water is so clear and the sand is so white that the scenery seems straight out of a postcard. Besides, Sunset Beach - the perfect place to watch the sunset.

Idaho: Boise Greenbelt

Boise greenbelt - This is a small park that is immersed in greenery. This is a great place for cycling and picnic.

Illinois: Statue Stories Chicago

Statue Stories Chicago - This is an app that tells the stories of 30's most iconic statues in Chicago - from Abe Lincoln to the bronze lion at the entrance to the Chicago Institute of Art.

Indiana: Deep River Grinders Baseball Game

Baseball is the favorite game of Americans. Indiana is worth a baseball match Deep river grinders. From May to October, the team organizes games, the rules of which correspond to the traditional rules of baseball 1858 of the year.

Iowa: Pappajohn Sculpture Park

The territory of the sculpture park Pappajohn covers an area of ​​4,4 hectares. 28 unusual modern sculptures are scattered throughout. In addition, it is a good place for a picnic.

Kansas: Madonna of the Trail

Madonna of the Trail are 12 Madonna sculptures that are located along Route 66 from Ohio to New Mexico. They symbolize the strength of American women. The statues were installed in 1928.

Kentucky: Bourbon Barrel Whiskey

It seems that the words “free” and “bourbon” do not fit, but not in Bluegrass. Members of the Kentucky Distillers Association are pleased to show the technology of storage and production of whiskey, as well as provide an opportunity to taste.

Louisiana: Bayou Rum Facility

At the distillery Bayou rum rich story. At the factory, rum is distilled in traditional copper pots and the production uses unrefined sugarcane. The production process can be watched for free every Tuesday and Saturday. In addition, you will be treated to white and spiced rum.

Maine: Fort Kent Outdoor Center

В Fort Kent Outdoor Center You can go skiing for free, provided you have your own equipment. The 30-meter track is perfect for both beginners and advanced skiers. There are tracks that are lit at night.

Maryland: Edgar Allan Poe Collection in Enoch Pratt Free Library

In library Enoch pratt kept a unique collection of writer Edgar Allan Poe. Here you can see everything from letters and essays written by Po himself, to a lock of hair that was removed from his head the day after his death in 1849.

Massachusetts: US Constitution Museum

The US Constitution Museum houses a collection of 18 and 19 weapons of the ages, works of art that are more than 200 years old, and much more. Admission is free, but the museum lives on donations from tourists.

Michigan: Marvin Mechanical Museum

If you like to visit unusual places, then the Marvin Mechanical Museum is for you. The museum houses unusual items, mechanical oddities, quirky cars and much more. It’s worth setting aside a whole day to visit this museum – and even that won’t be enough.

Minnesota: Minnehaha Falls Regional Park

Poet Henry Wadsworth perpetuated the waterfall Minnehaha in his poem from 1853, "Song of Haiwatt." And although the height of the waterfall is just 16 meters, it is worth a visit. This is a great place for outdoor activities.

Mississippi: Where Elvis Presley was born

The modest house in Tupelo is the place where the famous musician Elvis Presley was born. The house contains a lot of memorabilia. The house is on the 306 Elvis Presley Drive.

Missouri: Branson Landing Light Show

The Branson city authorities spent $ 7,5 million to create this beauty, but for tourists it is completely free. Hundreds of musical fountains release a stream of water on 37 meters in height, shimmering in different colors. Fountains play such famous songs as "Kung Fu Fighting, Hoe Down and The Star-Spangled Banner».

Montana: Drinking Horse Trail

Montana is the perfect place for those who love nature and outdoor activities. Drinking horse trail famous for breathtaking landscapes. There is a path that passes close to Bridge Creek and can be reached 200 meters.

Nebraska: Agate Fossil Beds National Monument

В Agate Fossil Beds kept exhibits that belong to the Miocene. Some fossils are more than 23 years old.

Nevada: Circus Circus Carnival Midway

In las vegas in Circus Circus daily at 11: 00 runs a show Carnival midway. This is a very bright, dazzling show - and it is absolutely free.

New Hampshire: Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tour

Brewery Merrimack by Anheuser-Busch located in the serene countryside of New England, but the real tourist attraction is beer. You will be shown the entire cycle of beer production, and then hold a free tasting.

New Jersey: Marine Mammal Stranding Center

В Marine Mammal Stranding Center You can watch the life of dolphins, whales, seals and turtles.

New Mexico: Petroglyph National Monument

Native Americans lived in Albuquerque around 400-700 years ago; they carved complex symbols on massive volcanic rocks. Until now, these symbols can be found on the rocks. AT Petroglyph national monument You can feel like a real explorer of antiquity.

New York: Staten Island Ferry

In New York you can ride the ferry for free. Staten Island. The walk only takes 25 minutes. For most locals, this is a routine trip to work in Manhattan, but for the tourist, this is a unique opportunity to see New York Harbor from a different angle.

North Carolina: UNCC Botanical Gardens

В UNCC Botanical Gardens collected a fantastic collection of flora. The garden is divided into six thematic collections.

Norritt-Dakota: Knife River Indian Villages

At the National Historic Museum of Indian Villages Knife river You can learn about the life of Indian tribes who lived on the tributaries of the Missouri River. This place is worth visiting with children.

Ohio: Cincy's Art Museum

In the art museum Cincy's unique works of artists such as Franz Kline, John Trumbull, Hiroshi Sugimoto and many others are kept. For children up to 5 years, visiting the museum is free on any day of the week, for all others - on Saturdays and Thursdays from 17: 00 to 20: 00.

Oklahoma: 66 Route

More than 400 miles of this iconic route pass through Oklahoma, offering travelers along the way meals at roadside cafes, antique neon signs, retro car shows and the 66 Route Museum in Clinton. On this route you can find almost 50 sights, which you can visit for free or for a very reasonable fee.

Oregon: Forest Park

Oregon has always been famous for its huge trees and natural beauty. AT Forest Park5 157 acres (about 2 100 ha), you can find about 130 km of walking paths, with wonderful mountain views, as well as fascinating hiking routes. All of this is free and within the city limits of Portland.

Pennsylvania: Liberty Bell

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Even in 2017, some of the most significant relics of American history are still free. One of these is the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, there are also other historical relics and newsletters that will help you understand US history.

Rhode Island: Providence Children's Museum

This museum aims to educate children through the game: there are expositions telling about the movement of water, an open natural garden of plants, a maze puzzle and underground tunnels Underland. Free tickets to this establishment are often distributed during family promotions, as for example, MetLife Family Friday, they are also entitled to the children of military personnel.

South Carolina: Old Sheldon Ruins

The ruins of Sheldon Church look rather unusual, but fascinate at first sight. Built in the middle of the 1700's, this church was an attempt to imitate the style of Greek temples right in the forests of South Carolina.

South Dakota: Mount Rushmore

Mount Rushmore is one of the most important tourist attractions in the country and is completely free to visit. In addition to seeing the huge carved faces of past US presidents - Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln - you can also attend hundreds of events that take place around the mountain year-round and are also free.

Tennessee: Tennessee State Museum

The museum contains hundreds of exhibits that tell the story of the state from the early settlers to the present. You can visit it for free; in addition, free tours to the War Museum and the State Capitol are also offered here.

Texas: Grune Hall

In the dance club Gruene hallBuilt in 1878 in New Braunfels, Texas, weekend shows are paid, but on weekdays guests are offered free shows and treats.

Utah: Utah Olympic Park

In 2002, the Winter Olympic Games took place in Utah, which left behind 400 acres (162 ha) of stunning free outdoor training facilities near Salt Lake City.

The cost of visiting some establishments in this territory ranges from $12 to $75.

But the entrance to the Alf-Engen Ski Museum, the 2002 Winter Olympics Museum, the area Discovery hiking trails and camp Mountain challenge are free.

Vermont: Museum of the Creative Process

The Museum of the Creative Process features art and science exhibits and is an emotional learning program based on 30 years of clinical research. Open your mind to sculpture, art and deep emotional understanding - all for free.

Virginia: Maimt

James and Sally Dooley left 100 acres (40 ha) of their estate with gardens, mansions, and animals as a gift to all residents of Virginia. Entrance to the territory of the gardens is free, wildlife exhibits and mansions operate in the mode of donations, so you will be offered to pay a small amount.

Washington: Kubota Garden

The Kubota Garden in Seattle is 20 acres (8 hectares) of beautiful flora put together to form a traditional Japanese garden. Beautiful bridges and neat paths will take you over rocks, streams, ponds and waterfalls.

West Virginia: Blenko Glass Company

Undoubtedly, you can purchase magnificent sophisticated handicrafts. Blenko Glass Company on the Internet or in stores, but by visiting the company, you can see the process of creating them, which makes a stunning impression on visitors. Founded in 1893 year, Blenko Glass Company still uses many traditional glass making techniques, which you can see in action for free.

Wisconsin: Excursion to the warehouse of the company Jelly Belly

everyday Jelly Belly invites visitors to a free 25-minute tour, during which they will be able to explore the process of producing candy, jelly sweets and other types of candy. The tour includes free candy samples.

Wyoming: Castle Gardens

These gardens consist of hundreds of prehistoric carvings called petroglyphs dating from 1000-1250 AD. They were created by the ancient Athapaskan Native Americans.

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