Dude, let me tell you exactly why I love your channel. I'm 65 and an American. I do love my country but the last decade has been depressing for me. You remind me how beautiful my country is and how free we are, to seek life and liberty. You remind me of all that. And I can believe how great my country actually is. You keep reminding everyone of that and I am grateful to you! Thanks brother.
They're talking about George "Machine Gun" Kelly Barnes. He was a notorious gangster, and, bank robber, who lived from 1900 - 1954. NOT that skinny, little twerp who mistakenly thinks he can rap.
My husband's great grandfather was a master coppersmith and re-finished the whole bottom of the USS Constitution with a new copper bottom. He also re-did the rooster weather vane on Faneuil Hall.
The historic sites of the US really have nothing on Europe's. The Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Canterbury Cathedral, Hadrian's Wall, dozens of castles, etc....A thousand years old with Saxon, Roman and Viking history. A lot of the houses people live in are older than the US itself. Rome, the Colosseum over 1000 years old. The Pantheon in Rome. Pompeii. The Parthenon in Athens. Notre Dame in Paris. Ships, The Mary Rose (1500's), The Victory (Battle of Trafalgar). For that reason it is interesting that a European would be so impressed by the relatively new US history. It's nice and a source of pride but, no offence, it can't hold a candle as far as age and spectacle. I guess now I'll get a backlash but it's true.
Andre, I am an amateur historian with many years of study in US History from college course work and on my own. There were a couple things I wanted to mention that they didn't in this video. Alcatraz was not always a Prison. It was a naval defense fortification, that was there to protect San Francisco Bay and then it became a Military prison and then a Federal Prison. Hawaii is expensive to live there but if your visiting on vacation people just plan for the extra cost. Maybe the National parks selected count as "Historic" but they definitely are amazingly beautiful. But I would have put the USS Constitution in Boston as one and Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland (inspired National Anthem)as the other. By the way if you have never reviewed the real story of the National anthem you need to. It's very emotional. I love your videos. If you ever decide to visit U.S. I suggest do a crowd funding and visit for a few weeks. Do videos of your reactions.
André, I have something important to share with you, though it's not directly related to this reaction video. I've been a long-time follower of your work, and I've noticed that you sometimes express self-consciousness about your English language skills. I want to assure you that your English has always been impressive, and I've observed a significant improvement lately. Not only has your fluency increased, but you've also incorporated American expressions into your speech. Your progress is commendable, and you should be proud of your accomplishments. If not for your charming Russian accent, you could easily be mistaken for a native English speaker. 😅
You would enjoy reading Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, it's a wonderful speech made at a time when the country was healing from a civil war. It's worth it.
What's funny for #4's first shot. is that part of the canyon (Horseshoe Bend) isn't even part of GCNP, it's part of Glen Canyon National Recreation area.
Andre, you probably realized it, but that oily substance on the water at 6:56 is coming from the ship, even though it was sunk 83 years ago. On some of the earlier images you can vaguely see the outline of the Arizona.
That image at 9:48 is not the Grand Canyon, it is Horseshoe Bend, which is pretty close to the GC, but not part of it. As far as Yellowstone or the Grand Canyon, I would suggest someone who has never seen either to go to Yellowstone as there is so many varied sights there. The GC is amazingly beautiful, but doesn't have the variety of sights that Yellowstone has.
@@SkunksterPlaysPoorlySo does Texas, BTW, it's called Palo Duro State Park and it's not as deep as the Grand Canyon, but the views are spectacular and you can drive down from top to bottom. 🤠
3:27 The entire property of Arlington National Cemetery was known as the Lee Custis Estate before the Federal Government took it over. The reason it was taken over was because it was the plantation of Confederate General Robert E Lee, his family tried to pay off Lee’s taxes but the Federal Government refused because the owner of the plantation was in active rebellion against the Union, and it was originally a slave plantation, so naturally, Union soldiers freed them from slavery and decided to burry their dead on his own land as a reminder of his own actions. Today only the building is called the Custis-Lee Mansion, aka the Robert E Lee Memorial
@@anthonyminimum Also President John F Kennedy is buried there as well with the eternal flame, halfway down the front lawn of the Custis-Lee mansion. Also the USA Tomb of The Unknown Soldier is on the property as well. If you can find a video of the changing of the guards there you won't be disappointed
Arlington National Cemetery is just a small subway ride over from Washington, D.C. You could fill a few days quite easily just visiting Washington, D.C. and the surrounding area! If you come in summer you could visit Boston, NYC, Philadelphia, the New Jersey Boardwalks (you shouldn't miss Wildwood or Cape May), and then just take a 2-3 hr train ride down to Washington, D.C. to wrap up a great run through the Northeast. Or you could skip the train and drive your way down. But if you get tired you can always take your car on the train for around $25 (on top of your own ticket of course). I also think that if you go to New York, and you have the time to spend, you really should take a trip down to Washington, D.C. for at least part of it. They sort of go together when it comes to patriotism.
It's not that old, but the changing of the guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetary, Virginia is pretty cool. No disrespect to other countries' unknown warrior memorials, but I think the US's is much more of an experience than just place you've been. I recommend it also because I've seen a video of an East Asian visiting it, stepping over a rope to get a better camera shot, then immediately the guard draws and aims his gun at the tourist and yells get back over the line right now or you will be shot.
I've been to several of these places. Maybe not quite list worthy but a place that left a big impact on me, even compared to the Grand Canyon, was Mt. Saint Helens. Certainly gives you a sense of how massive and powerful the planet is compared to a tiny human, even 40+ years after the eruption.
I agree Ron! I kind of happened across it on vacation a few years ago. It wasn't a planned stop, we just realized that we were close by and decided to investigate, and WOW, was I impacted by it! Seeing the power of Mother Nature there blew my mind! One of the best places I have ever been! I'll never forget it! I've been to Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon but Mt. St. Helens was more awe inspiring to me!
Andre- Because of the size of the USA, You need to group attractions into areas. There is no way you can see it all in one visit. When I went to California for the first time, I tried to see the whole state in 10 days...LOL! I have since learned that you need to pick and choose your destinations. I have two kids a year apart, and trust me, you can't drag them everywhere without them getting grumpy. You need to slow down your trip. I have been to most of the places on the list,I have not been to the following . Boston, Hawaii and Yellowstone, Involves lots of money for airfare and a lot of plane time. Not great for a baby The Grand Canyon, as well as the Hoover Dam is a short drive from Las Vegas. A separate trip to see the three. Forget Hawaii/ too expensive for your first trip. Maybe later on. And Alcatraz should be grouped on the same trip as Hawaii, since you have to fly from California to Hawaii.. Also, Yosemite is much better than Yellowstone and sort of near San Francisco and Alcatraz. All could be on one trip I used to live by Gettysburg and visited many times. I think you would be disappointed. Unless you are knowledgeable about the civil war, it is just a bunch of corn fields where old battles happened. If you want to go in the future, fine, but save your time and money for a first trip. And your son is older. As I said before, New York has the statue of Liberty and the city. NYC is very expensive, but you won't need a rental car in the city. Don't waste your money on a car. Parking alone will cause you to go broke! Public transit in NYC is cheap and practical. A little dirty, but it works. DC is very packed full of sights that you will enjoy. The white House, the capital, the mall, The Smithsonian, Arlington National Cemetary. Again, no car needed. Metro is new and modern and easy to use to get around. I also recommend the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. A metro ride from downtown and free admission. Spectacular! I know you want to go to Texas, Houston and Dallas have crazy traffic and not much to see. San Antonio is a great choice because you can visit River Walk and the Alamo. Lots of great Texas and Mexican cooking. You will need a car for Texas, Also a short drive away in Austin with the state capitol building which is really cool, and the first Whole Foods is here. And Austin is known for Country Music. And also Lyndon B Johnson (US President) ranch can be toured and his house visited.
½ of Houston is underground. All the buildings are connected by a tunnel system. There are restaurants, banks, shops, all kinds of businesses underground. That's why you won't see much foot traffic in downtown Houston. Austin has the Bob Bullock Museum. It gives a full history of Texas. Much of the museum is interactive.
I don't know how it would work out with respect to monetization and practicality, but if you ever want to learn American history on the deepest level, then I can't recommend Ken Burns enough. As a new subscriber, I stumbled on this video after watching your reaction to Oversimplified's civil war series, and I can't help but think you would appreciate Ken Burns. His documentary on the civil war is a national treasure as far as I'm concerned. Whether or not it works as a video for your channel, any of his content I think you would really enjoy and appreciate. Ken Burns is in my opinion the best American history auteur in our history. I truly think you would love his work :) As an American in these trying times, I really appreciate your perspective on what we call "our great experiment". I'm grateful and humbled by your channel. I hope my country continues to deserve your respect as we move forward into our very much uncertain future.
I visited the memorial in Pearl Harbor. It is very solemn. The Arizona is crosswise to the monument (as can be seen in this video) and it is considered a tomb as the sailors went down with the ship.
The nature- yes for sure! The rest, to someone not from the US, really does seem 3rd world. And it is- actually, like that according to many international rankings in which the US ranks among the lowest ''first world'' countries. If you can even call it that. It's really sad, but at least the rest of the world knows this. Now it's up to you to realise this, and make the US great. Untill that time it will always rank super low in every positive ranking. Also all of the US in terms of built areas just look the same because of zoning laws/parking requirements. So sad. The US used to be among the most beautiful countries also in terms of cities, between 1800-1920, when most cities looked like (at that time cyberpunk versions) of their European counterparts. Then the car came, and literally about 80 to 95 percent of cities got destroyed for modernism and cars. Trains and trams got dismantled and now you are left with whatever you could call the US, I mean even ''a mess'' is too good of a thing to say. Well, good luck, I see some efforts being made but it will take at least a 100 years to get back to the level you used to be in.
@@minecraftfox4384 That's an ironic comment, as you people are usually the ones coping and being like ''we're the best country in the world'' and then get mad when you show them the rankings.
@@minecraftfox4384 Ask yourself this, or rather, ask the people outside of the US (in Europe) you know: When was the last time, if ever, have people ever had to die during a political campaign? What's happening in the US is not normal, but you're just projecting, you are coping. Stop it, this is not normal.
Andre, I know you watch a lot of videos of America but I am very impressed with your retention of all you learn. I also love the appreciation you show for America. Sadly you know more and appreciate more about America than many of our own citizens. ❤️🇺🇸
The reason I would put the White House ahead of the Statue of Liberty is because of what it represents: 248 years of peaceful transfer of power (despite recent shananigans) at the People's House...it does not belong to the president. The Statue of Liberty represents people who came later to pursue the dream that the earlier people created and fought for.
I wasn’t raised in Texas but my kids were. One time someone asked my daughter what the Alamo was and my daughter could not believe someone would not know what it was. She started crying when telling that person about the battle. They do a really good job with teaching children in Texas about Texas but this same daughter thought Santa Barbra was one of the 50 states. Texas loves Texas but that is what I love about Texas.
What you might not know about Hawaii is that there is a strong Portuguese history and presence there, in fact you can get Portuguese sausage (linguicia) at McDonald's for breakfast
As beautiful as they are, Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon should not have been on this list of "historic destinations." In their place, I would have put Williamsburg or Jamestown in Virginia, the Cahokia Mounds site in Illinois, Fort Ticonderoga in New York, Charleston, SC or St. Augustine in Florida. Take your pick. And yes, Washington, D.C. does deserve top billing not just because of the White House, but because so much American history was made there -- and continues to be made there today.
The original 'Machine Gun Kelley' was George Kelly Barnes (July 18, 1900 - July 17, 1954) better known by his nickname "Machine Gun Kelly", was an American gangster from Memphis, Tennessee, active during the Prohibition era. His nickname came from his favorite weapon, a Thompson submachine gun. not the very recent rapper who uses this moniker. If you have to pick ONE Yellowstone hands down for me, I've been to both and a couple of days at GC its enough although the mule ride to the bottom and overnight stay there was really cool.
What they did not mention about Arlington is that the core property of the cemetery was the home of Robert E. Lee, former U.S. Army officer and Confederate commander in the Civil War. It was seized on account of his acts of treason. On his side, his story sums up the Civil War in a nutshell. Lee agonized over the decision but opted for loyalty to his nation, the State of Virginia. The central issue of the war was whether states were independent nations. So his discomfort was understandable. The iconic Greek revival structure at Arlington is the Lee House.
3:39 I spent 6 years working in Arlington Cemetery as a member of the Old Guard. They have reintered remains from every American war before the Civil war so that the Cemetery contains remains from every war.
I wish that Yosemite National Park in California was on the list, but you can have only so many sites in a video like this. Yosemite has such landmarks as El Capitan and Half Dome. There are museums, tours, and hotels, in addition to back country activities. If you visit in the Spring, there are many waterfalls. Speaking of California, it's home to three important species of tree: The Great Redwood is the world's tallest, the Giant Sequoia is the world's "biggest" (which I think means girth of its trunk), and the Bristlecone Pine is the world's oldest (with living specimens thought to be 5000 years old). The redwoods live along the northern California coast, the Sequoias live in the southern Sierra Nevada mountains, and the Bristlecone Pines live at high elevation on the east slope of the Sierras along the Nevada border. You can see living examples of all three in one day if you make the drive from Felton to Bishop in the second half of May (i.e. near the Summer solstice), after the winter melt and before the summer crowds. And the trip takes you through Yosemite. Another place that is (relatively) not far from Yosemite is Railtown 1897 State Park located in Jamestown, California. It's an old mining railroad that is often used for television and movie productions. It was used for the "Back to the Future" movies, for example. The famous water tower from a TV series called "Petticoat Junction" is located there. It also features a roundhouse with a working machine shop that they use to maintain period steam locomotives. That whole region is dotted with mining towns founded in the mid-1800's, and many have historical interest. Mount Whitney is the highest elevation in the 48 contiguous states (excluding Alaska and Hawaii), and Death Valley is the lowest elevation in the country. Both are within sight of each other. Death Valley holds the world record for highest temperature at 134 degrees Fahrenheit in the 1930's. (That record is controversial, and there was some prediction that the record would fall during a recent heat wave.) It's a great place to visit, but you must do it in early April or late October when the climate is most agreeable. If you plan to visit multiple regions during your visit, consider doing some of your travel on Amtrak. That's the national passenger rail service. It links most of the major cities and its coach class for the overnight routes is more comfortable than first class on domestic airlines. Plus you get to see the scenery in a way that you can't while driving or flying. Ever heard Arlo Gutherie's song "The City of New Orleans"? That's the train between Chicago and New Orleans. The "San Francisco Zephyr" is the train between Chicago and San Francisco, and it's the most scenic in the country. The "Coast Starlight" between Los Angeles and Seattle follows the California coastline in the south and traverses the rain forest in Oregon. Both the Zephyr and the Starlight follow routes that are hard or impossible to reach by road. If you're interested in sites that are more historic than scenic, there's Golden Spike National Historical Park in Promontory Summit in northern Utah. That is where to the two legs of the original transcontinental railroad were joined, opening the west for the great expansion. What Golden Spike lacks in scenery is made up for in Bryce Canyon National Park and Zion National Park, both in southern Utah. If you visit the Grand Canyon, you'll probably visit Flagstaff, Arizona. Historic Route 66 runs through that area. It was a network of roads that people used when traveling between Chicago and Los Angeles. It's known for the many kitschy attractions along its route. One of them that might be worth a brief side trip is in Winslow, Arizona, which is the next town east of Flagstaff along the main highway. It's a park and museum inspired by the song "Take It Easy" by the rock band The Eagles.
Yes Hawaii is expensive not only that it's far. You have 8 hour flight to New York plus another 12 hours. Not worth the time just go to Madeira. 😉 You have a large list of places to see on the mainland. If you can only pick one do Yellowstone. Although the Grand Canyon is amazing and pictures don't do it justice. Yellowstone is nothing short of amazing, beautiful, wildlife, nature at its finest.
Machine gun Kelly was a legendary mobster known for his Tommy gun. Capone was the person who orchestrated the St valentines massacre that that killed seven of a rival mob in less than a minute. Capone had the police in his corner as he paid the police off to do the deed and borrowed uniforms under inspection certification. A lot of the victims barely looked human as they were so full of holes. The FBI had to get involved. Capone went partially insane in Alcatraz as he screamed about ghosts haunting him at night about someone he did not whack but for some reason he was screaming. He was back to normal after he got out but it still haunted him. Robert Stroud aka the Birdman of Alcatraz. He was a notorious serial killer back in the late 30s early 40s. The courts pinned two major murders on him. The birdman got his name because of his hobby of keeping birds in his cell and writing a book on bird anatomy. He was a psychopath with a high IQ which was unusual. He literally couldn’t feel emotion. He however was a model prisoner and helped evacuate people out during a major riot. Though he was injured and was confined to a bed from 1959 and in 1963 he died. Modern doctors would say not psychopathic more OCD with a hint of savant. He was obsessed with birds and understanding everything around him but he never did anything noteworthy except play chess with guards on occasion.
Al Capone did not "go back to normal" after his release. He was terminally ill with syphilis that was affecting his brain. Perhaps his delusions were the result of the disease. He only got worse after his release until the disease finished him off.
Arlington Cemetery used to be Robert E Lee's home and plantation. After he left the US Army to command the Confederate Army in the Civil War, the Union seized his land and turned it into a cemetery so that he would never be able to live there again.
TRAVEL TIP: Park at Arlington Cemetery and take the trolley tour of the ground. Then you can stay parked there during the day for tours all over the Mall and Downtown attractions. One safe parking spot and many "get on, get off" bus rides. I would allocate at least three days to this kind of thing. Park and repeat each day. You do not need to spend hundreds of dollars on pricey tourist hotels because the Arlington hub lets you stay in safe, suburban hotels for much less money. If you have a thousand to drop on a close by downtown hotel that is fine but many of us want to put the money into other travels, a good rental car, etc.
If you’re thinking Grand Canyon, forget August. Think late fall or very early spring. As for Texas , late winter is probably your best bet. There are no guarantees though.
I’m so glad Mojo mentioned Gettysburg, was wondering if it’s something I might to comment they forgot, it is one of the most pivotal battles we have had yet. It redefined our country to officially search for equality for all and recognizes the sacrifices made for our freedom. It’s sadly severely lacking international attention, not as glitzy as some of the other sites, but if anyone coming to America wishing to see our country beyond the trappings and persona that tourists typically see, this I dare say is the heart of our American spirit. Glad it got ranked high on the list, I recommend this site to understand our country, it’s a site I would appreciate to see.
Assuming you haven’t seen it, you gotta watch “The Patriot.” A 2000 movie with Mel Gibson and Heath Ledger, surrounding the Revolutionary War. It’s not a history movie so to speak, and it’s not exactly the most historically accurate, but it is a PHENOMENAL movie. It is a must-watch. Though be warned, it is almost 3 hours long so make sure you clear your schedule ahead of time😂
Even though I am a native Arizonan, Yellowstone is more beautiful. I have been to both. Yellowstone is always crowded, finding places to stay or camp is extremely difficult........you need to book reservations months in advance. My husband and I slept in our van or our tent, so we were able to find dirt roads to pull off to sleep. BUT, if you go in the "Off Season", when everything is closing and snow has been falling, then you will find motel stay, BUT, a lot of the park will be closed to tourists. We were there in the beginning of October and the entire northern portion of the park that had the big falls, lakes, and rivers was completely closed off to tourists due to ice and snow. We have also been to the North and South Rims of the Grand Canyon and the nearby Wupatki Ruins and Walnut Canyon Cliff dwellings. The Grand Canyon also has lots of wildlife with elk, deer, and bears.
Ok, i might be wrong, but the Statue of Liberty and her torch were meant to represent spreading liberty & freedom to the rest of the world & also as beacon.
+European Reacts There is also Tombstone (In Arizona), The Little Bighorn (where the entire 7th Calvary including General G.A. Custer lost their lives), many Civil War battlefields, Fort St. Augustine (in FL), Fort Boonesbourough (in KY), Fort Harrod (in KY).
Hawaii is expensive because almost everything has to be shipped there, but it’s gorgeous and worth the price. IMO, the Alamo and Plymouth Rock are a bit underwhelming. I’ve been to all the others on this list and they are great. I would give Mt Rushmore an honorable mention.
My friend, flipping through RUclips coming across your video, strengthens how proud and fortunate I am to be born and raised in America. You should definitely visit, or, better yet, move here
That street car on tracks that was going by in the footage about Alcatraz is what we would call a Trolley. So when we hear Brits call a shopping cart a Trolley, we get confused. The phrase, "I need to catch the Trolley" stems from our definition of Trolley which makes sense when you know what we call a Trolley.
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are so iconic for me. The emotion of immigrants upon seeing the Lady Liberty can only be imagined. The waiting station that housed these newly freed tired, poor, huddled mass of people who made twentieth century America! Gettysburg National Military Park memorializes the battle that ensured that the country those who had and would immigrate would continue to exist.
I live within an hour of Washington DC and close to 3 of the battlefields from the Civil War. Gettysburg , Antietam and Monacacy. Antietam holds the record of being the deadly/bloodiest battle on our own lands in US history. As i said, Washington DC is just an hour's drive away. Besides all of the historic sites, the National Zoo is there. George Washington's and Thomas Jefferson's homes are close by as well. The National Aquarium is in Baltimore on the inner harbor and Fort McHenry isn't that far from there. Our National Anthem was written after a fierce bombardment by British cannons during the War of 1812 when Britain tried to retake their lost and now free former colonies, the USA.
With a title of historic destinations, I would put the White House above the Statue of Liberty... but there are much more historic sites than what they included in this list, but good reaction nonetheless! To name a few- Close to the Tea Party site is a monument at Bunker Hill, which is the spot where the Revolutionary War started. Gettysburg is a great addition, but there is also Valley Forge where Washington trained the troops and Philadelphia was only a footnote and its one of the most historic places in the whole country with its status as the birthplace of the USA, our first capital, and the original "block" city structure that all our major cities have as their layout. St. Augustine in Florida is the first city created by colonizers and retains the beautiful spanish architecture. Fort McHenry in Baltimore is where the National Anthem was created. Yorktown Virginia is where the Revolutionary War ended.
I really like this guy. He seems like he'd be a helluva lot of fun to hang with. He's also smart bc he's figured out that the best way to endear yourself to a lot of people is to shamelessly flatter them!
I would have taken out Alcatraz and replaced it with Fort McHenry or maybe Colonial Williamsburg. Fort McHenry is where the famous battle the Star Spangled Banner's lyrics were written about happened. Colonial Williamsburg is an interactive museum that shows you what Colonial America was like.
If you want to see a tv show about the American Immigrant, there was a comedy in the late 80's and early 90's called Perfect Strangers. Ther story is about a young man from Eastern Europe that leaves his small Mediterranean Island and searches for his long-lost cousin in Chicago so he can live out his American dream. The opening credits shows him first arriving in New York and seeing the Statue of Liberty.
Check out Yuma Territorial Prison & Quartermaster Depot here in Arizona....we were the gateway & the only place to cross the Colorado River to get to California for along time
I absolutely recommend you visit Gettysburg National Park. It's amazing! We have traveled extensively throughout our country and visited many national parks and museum's but Gettysburg is in a special class. The museum is a must see!.
Arlington was the great Confederate general Robert E. Lee's plantation . At the end of the Civil War the federal government took over the plantation and turned it into the military cemetery in a petty gesture of contempt for the man who beat their forces in battle after battle , though he was always heavily outnumbered and under supplied
@@francesmeyer8478 You are correct, but that doesn't mean that it wasn't his . It just underscores the depth of the Confederates , especially Virginians , connection to the history of this country , which in many families , including my own , goes back long before the USA ever existed . My grandfather who fought in the Revolution was already a 6th generation American at the time . Robert E. Lee's grandfather , " Light Horse Harry" Lee was a general in the Revolutionary War and had 6 horses shot out from underneath him at the battle of Brandywine .
Grand Canyon or Yellowstone... Yellowstone has a lot of different kinds of cool things to see so if you are seeking the most variety, that should be your choice. The Grand Canyon is jaw-dropping and it isn't just the main viewpoints, it's the whole region that is gorgeous. Arizona and Utah are, as you said, "another planet" plus you can sneak a side-trek to Vegas and the Hoover Dam. So, Yellowstone is mountains, greenery, animals, mud-pots, geysers, waterfalls, and mineral springs. Arizona and Utah are deserts, and cliffs, and bluffs, and canyons, and hoodoos, and very unique plant life. The two regions are both so beautiful and so different from each other, it's like comparing apples to oranges. If your time and money are limited, all you can do is pick one and enjoy it, hoping to be able to come back and visit the other.
I’ve been all over the place but the GRAND CANYON is truly god inspiring awesome. While you stand on its edge it feels unreal. This is number 1 by miles.
Mojo is hit or miss to be sure. If you go to Yellowstone or Grand Canyon in August, go to Yellowstone. It is high elevation & further north for cooler temperatures. Except for summer, I would go to Grand Canyon.
I enjoy your videos immensely because so many Americans never get to see these amazing places. Thank you and you have to see Yellowstone...jaw dropping beauty.
There are probably more historic things that could have come before the White House since the original was burned by the British during the War of 1812. Trivia: My daughter attended high school in a tiny little town in Virginia. One of the main buildings on campus was hit by a cannonball during the War of 1812. It had been stored under someone’s desk for years and years before a current person noticed what it was. Her senior year, her dorm room was in that building.
The fire the British set destroyed much of the interior but not the exterior walls. The interior was rebuilt and the exterior painted white to cover up the smoke stains, hence "white house"". Therefore it's not quite fair to argue that what we have now is somehow fake or entirely a reconstruction. Also, remember that this was in 1814, only 14 years after the original was occupied so even if nothing of that had remained, the building we have today would have been almost as historic.
Why does everyone leave the best part about Texas independence out??? After the Alamo, my 4th great uncle, Sam Houston beat Santa Anna's army in 18 minutes and made him sign over Texas to him and became the 1st President of Texas.
Andre, I love watching your reactions! As an American I love my country deeply. Thank you for reminding us not to take it for granted. Please, read what is inscribed on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty!!
Gettysburg: Animated Battle Map on the American Battlefield Trust youtube account is a solid choice for video on Gettysburg if you want to learn about that battle.
My favorite part of seeing the Statue of Liberty was on the ferry ride over to the Island there were excited voices in at least 30 different languages all saying the same thing "Statue of Liberty". I'm sure my ancestors had the exact experience 90 years before I saw it. And I found their names at Ellis Island. They were there.
To see Alcatraz, watch the movie, "Bird man of Alcatraz". It’s a true story and a great movie. If you want a way to live through the battle of Gettysburg, watch the movie "Gone with the wind". A very close picture of how things were. Not everything is accurate, like showing the black slaves were very happy people not true. The movie is an American classic. One of the most popular movie ever made in the US.
I have traveled extensively; it was actually my job at one time, and I've been pretty much everywhere in America except Alaska. But I went to HI on vacation one year and I didn't feel like it was that much more expensive than NYC or some parts of CA. The only thing that WAS more expensive was airfare. Plus, if you travel between islands, which you definitely want to do because there are different things to see on each one, you have to pay for the airfare between them. BUT it was worth EVERY PENNY. It was my favorite place that I've ever been. I'm sure the cost of living there is crazy, but as a tourist, I only noticed the transportation costs. The resorts and restaurants are not THAT much more expensive than other expensive tourist areas in America. I may not be the best reference, though, as I spared no expense on that vacation and stayed at excellent resorts. I did spend a lot of money, but I went all out and wasn't thinking about the cost. It was my first real vacation in my life after growing up poor and working my ass off from the age of 15.
will say Grand Canyon. And, if you can get a 15-30 day canoe/kayak tour down the Colorado and see it from the bottom up... That'll be the only trip you'll ever need for the rest of your life. And then go see the White Sands and the Pueblo Rock villages one state over, then up to Yellowstone and you've seen the best of it all.
Springfield, Illinois belongs on this list; certainly more than the Alamo. Springfield is the home of Abraham Lincoln. It has the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Lincoln’s Home, Lincoln’s Tomb, Lincoln’s law office, the Old State Capitol where Lincoln served and the New Salem State Historic Site nearby where Lincoln lived as a young man.
Grand canyon,cause you are close to grand canyon caverns,ice caves, Flagstaff with one of the biggest telescope in usa,bear a zona, meteor carter, petrified forest and painted desert,williams an old mining town. Can either hike,take donkey ride down to bottom where an indian tribe lives there,or river raft. Plus you close to Utah zion park,hoover dam
You should really study the history of the Alamo, San Jacinto, and Texas's independence. The story is nothing short of heroic and amazing. The defenders of the Alamo knowingly gave their lives. They could have fled (abandoned the Alamo), but they stayed and kept the Mexican army from making their way to San Jacinto. If they had made it to San Jacinto any earlier, the Texas Army wouldn't have had time to arrive at San Jacinto to defeat Santa Anna. Texas (and a good part Colorado) would be part of Mexico.
White House is #1 cuz it represents democracy and the reason America is America. While some might not agree with how things have evolved since the days of our founding fathers, that bldg still represents the freedoms we have. It's far from perfect but I'm very happy to have been born here.
I highly recommend Boston., and I’m from Georgia. The history alone is worth the trip but the food also rocks! Speaking for my own home I also highly recommend Savannah. 😁
I will say Grand Canyon. And, if you can get a 15-30 day canoe/kayak tour down the Colorado and see it from the bottom up... That'll be the only trip you'll ever need for the rest of your life. And then go see the White Sands and the Pueblo Rock villages one star over and you've done it.
As a Texan, here’s my top 10 historical places in the U.S., not really in any order because they’re all pretty essential if you get a chance to see them. 1. Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island 2. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, and White House 3. Yellowstone 4. Grand Canyon 5. Gettysburg 6. Independence Hall and Liberty Bell 7. Boston’s Freedom Trail - all of it, not just the Tea Party Ships 8. 9/11 Memorial 9. Pearl Harbor 10. Golden Gate Bridge
I frequently disagree with the Mojo lists. Mesa Verde, a unique indigenous abandoned city, belongs there; the Grand Canyon does not. I've been to Gettysburg sometime back in the 70s, when it was simply known as Gettysburg National Park or Gettysburg National Battlefield. There are a lot of preserved historic battlefields in the eastern US, connected to the Revolutionary War & the Civil War.
Boston: Boston harbor is also home to the USS Contitution. One of 6 original frigates ordered by the then NEW US congress. In was commissioned in 1797 I believe and is a BEAUTY of a ship.
I went to the Statue of Liberty but it was being restored so we couldn't go up into it. It looks soooo small from NYC and New Jersey. But when you get off the ferry its very large and beautiful!
Every few years a veteran is laid to rest down in those depths next to the crew still on board. Pearl Harbor is nice but don’t go unless you have a reason to be there. The memorial is surrounded by the modern Pearl Harbor military base. It’s also home to NCIS pearl the Pacific’s naval police force and they do some crazy cases.
There are so many historical sites here. Being a history enthusiast from the Wyoming/Colorado area, I would add The Oregon Trail including Ft Laramie, Scott’s Bluff, Independence Rock, and trail rut areas; the Santa Fe Trail including Bent’s Fort. Having lived in Pennsylvania, I would also add Valley Forge. Every state has historical sites, some small, some larger, from native sites up to current history.
You might be more interested in El Camino Real (the Royal Road in English) that was created from colonial Mexico to the settlements of Alta California. In 1752 a settlement was established at what is now Tubac, Arizona just north of the international border and in 1775 Juan Bautista de Anza led an expedition that entered California along what became the road from the southeast, crossing the Colorado River near what is now Yuma, AZ. After joining the road connecting a previously established chain of coastal missions established by Spanish priest Junipero Serra at Mission San Gabriel who came by sea, he travelled north through the San Fernando, Salinas and Santa Clara Valleys, finally reaching the southern shore of San Francisco Bay and proceeding up the east side of the Bay. In addition to Tubac itself, there were missions and settlements established all along this route and along Serra's earlier trek up the coast. Just in the vicinity of Tubac there remain 2 prominent mission churches, one at Tumacacori, in ruins after Apache indian attacks, but the other, San Javier del Bac (built between 1783 and 1797) still standing and still in use as a church. It strikes me that all of these structures and their history deserves some place on the list.
One of my favorite places when I lived in Baltimore was Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. There's a castle there that someone brought here and rebuilt, there are natural prings with a history all their own, and it's right at the start of the Blue Ridge Mountains. My husband's grandmother was from Berkeley Springs, so he made sure to take me there and show me around. It's completely enchanting. I recommend visiting in October.
Nearly every single town in the US has history. I've lived near Houston... Cypress and Tomball Texas... those 2 towns were very rural at the time. They are full of history and they both now have museums that tell the history of those areas. I live in Oklahoma now, and my town has loads of history that centers around the Cherokee Nation. Lots of museums and history trail.
My husband and I camped all along highway 395 in California. One year we ran into a couple from Holland. They purchased a small motor home to travel in concentrated areas of the US and leave the camper stored until the return.
Love these videos! Keep them coming ❤❤
Dude, let me tell you exactly why I love your channel. I'm 65 and an American. I do love my country but the last decade has been depressing for me. You remind me how beautiful my country is and how free we are, to seek life and liberty. You remind me of all that. And I can believe how great my country actually is. You keep reminding everyone of that and I am grateful to you! Thanks brother.
I couldn't have said it better!
I agree completely with everything you said.
I also agree and feel blessed to have been born and grown up in the USA.❤
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We must work to keep the freedoms we enjoy.
They're talking about George "Machine Gun" Kelly Barnes. He was a notorious gangster, and, bank robber, who lived from 1900 - 1954. NOT that skinny, little twerp who mistakenly thinks he can rap.
Someone sounds pressed
yeah I was going to say, it was probably a real mobster back in the day, not some modern yuppie
NOTE : The last survivor from the crew of the USS Arizona died earlier this year on April 1st.
Lt. Cmdr. Louis Conter USN was 102.
They forgot colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. I've been there a handful of times and it's so nice to visit
Colonial Williamsburg is in the top three most beautifully historical places in the United States❤😊
@@jeffhampton2767I agree 100%!
100% it's Amerca's largest living history museum. Also, the surrounding area is absolutely beautiful.
The oldest warship in the world that can still move is in Boston harbor. The USS Constitution
My husband's great grandfather was a master coppersmith and re-finished the whole bottom of the USS Constitution with a new copper bottom. He also re-did the rooster weather vane on Faneuil Hall.
@@l.sueszabo9618that is awesome! How amazing to be such a part of history. 🇺🇸
It's technically still in service
Also known as Old Ironsides, because British cannon balls bounced off.
The historic sites of the US really have nothing on Europe's. The Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Canterbury Cathedral, Hadrian's Wall, dozens of castles, etc....A thousand years old with Saxon, Roman and Viking history. A lot of the houses people live in are older than the US itself. Rome, the Colosseum over 1000 years old. The Pantheon in Rome. Pompeii. The Parthenon in Athens. Notre Dame in Paris. Ships, The Mary Rose (1500's), The Victory (Battle of Trafalgar). For that reason it is interesting that a European would be so impressed by the relatively new US history. It's nice and a source of pride but, no offence, it can't hold a candle as far as age and spectacle. I guess now I'll get a backlash but it's true.
Andre, I am an amateur historian with many years of study in US History from college course work and on my own. There were a couple things I wanted to mention that they didn't in this video. Alcatraz was not always a Prison. It was a naval defense fortification, that was there to protect San Francisco Bay and then it became a Military prison and then a Federal Prison. Hawaii is expensive to live there but if your visiting on vacation people just plan for the extra cost. Maybe the National parks selected count as "Historic" but they definitely are amazingly beautiful. But I would have put the USS Constitution in Boston as one and Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland (inspired National Anthem)as the other. By the way if you have never reviewed the real story of the National anthem you need to. It's very emotional.
I love your videos. If you ever decide to visit U.S. I suggest do a crowd funding and visit for a few weeks. Do videos of your reactions.
I am glad someone mentioned this about Alcatraz
André, I have something important to share with you, though it's not directly related to this reaction video. I've been a long-time follower of your work, and I've noticed that you sometimes express self-consciousness about your English language skills. I want to assure you that your English has always been impressive, and I've observed a significant improvement lately. Not only has your fluency increased, but you've also incorporated American expressions into your speech. Your progress is commendable, and you should be proud of your accomplishments. If not for your charming Russian accent, you could easily be mistaken for a native English speaker. 😅
Portuguese accent....
Portuguese yes
You would enjoy reading Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, it's a wonderful speech made at a time when the country was healing from a civil war. It's worth it.
Gettysburg is said to be one of the haunted places in the world the loss of life was staggering
The Historical site has very well trained Guides that know all the famous battlefields and opposing Generals.
What's funny for #4's first shot. is that part of the canyon (Horseshoe Bend) isn't even part of GCNP, it's part of Glen Canyon National Recreation area.
There are much better pictures of the Grand Canyon than what was shown. I've been there several times, and it's absolutely spectacular!👍
Andre, you probably realized it, but that oily substance on the water at 6:56 is coming from the ship, even though it was sunk 83 years ago. On some of the earlier images you can vaguely see the outline of the Arizona.
It looks like an oil spill
FYI- the Beesleys have a video of their visit to Alcatraz Island during their recent trip to America.
That image at 9:48 is not the Grand Canyon, it is Horseshoe Bend, which is pretty close to the GC, but not part of it. As far as Yellowstone or the Grand Canyon, I would suggest someone who has never seen either to go to Yellowstone as there is so many varied sights there. The GC is amazingly beautiful, but doesn't have the variety of sights that Yellowstone has.
Exactly what I was going to say. Plus, Yellowstone has its own grand canyon.
@@SkunksterPlaysPoorlySo does Texas, BTW, it's called Palo Duro State Park and it's not as deep as the Grand Canyon, but the views are spectacular and you can drive down from top to bottom. 🤠
3:27 The entire property of Arlington National Cemetery was known as the Lee Custis Estate before the Federal Government took it over. The reason it was taken over was because it was the plantation of Confederate General Robert E Lee, his family tried to pay off Lee’s taxes but the Federal Government refused because the owner of the plantation was in active rebellion against the Union, and it was originally a slave plantation, so naturally, Union soldiers freed them from slavery and decided to burry their dead on his own land as a reminder of his own actions. Today only the building is called the Custis-Lee Mansion, aka the Robert E Lee Memorial
I read about this incident. A U.S. General who hated Lee buried soldiers against the Manson. Then it was turned into a Cemetery.
@@anthonyminimum Also President John F Kennedy is buried there as well with the eternal flame, halfway down the front lawn of the Custis-Lee mansion. Also the USA Tomb of The Unknown Soldier is on the property as well. If you can find a video of the changing of the guards there you won't be disappointed
Arlington National Cemetery is just a small subway ride over from Washington, D.C. You could fill a few days quite easily just visiting Washington, D.C. and the surrounding area! If you come in summer you could visit Boston, NYC, Philadelphia, the New Jersey Boardwalks (you shouldn't miss Wildwood or Cape May), and then just take a 2-3 hr train ride down to Washington, D.C. to wrap up a great run through the Northeast. Or you could skip the train and drive your way down. But if you get tired you can always take your car on the train for around $25 (on top of your own ticket of course).
I also think that if you go to New York, and you have the time to spend, you really should take a trip down to Washington, D.C. for at least part of it. They sort of go together when it comes to patriotism.
You can also visit the Tomb of the Unknowns, John F. Kennedy's grave, the Marine Memorial, and Audie Murphy's grave...plus so much more at Arlington.
It's not that old, but the changing of the guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetary, Virginia is pretty cool. No disrespect to other countries' unknown warrior memorials, but I think the US's is much more of an experience than just place you've been. I recommend it also because I've seen a video of an East Asian visiting it, stepping over a rope to get a better camera shot, then immediately the guard draws and aims his gun at the tourist and yells get back over the line right now or you will be shot.
If you have to ask "How much" talking to your travel agent about Hawaii...stay where you are.
I've been to several of these places. Maybe not quite list worthy but a place that left a big impact on me, even compared to the Grand Canyon, was Mt. Saint Helens. Certainly gives you a sense of how massive and powerful the planet is compared to a tiny human, even 40+ years after the eruption.
I agree Ron! I kind of happened across it on vacation a few years ago. It wasn't a planned stop, we just realized that we were close by and decided to investigate, and WOW, was I impacted by it! Seeing the power of Mother Nature there blew my mind! One of the best places I have ever been! I'll never forget it! I've been to Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon but Mt. St. Helens was more awe inspiring to me!
Andre- Because of the size of the USA, You need to group attractions into areas. There is no way you can see it all in one visit. When I went to California for the first time, I tried to see the whole state in 10 days...LOL! I have since learned that you need to pick and choose your destinations. I have two kids a year apart, and trust me, you can't drag them everywhere without them getting grumpy. You need to slow down your trip.
I have been to most of the places on the list,I have not been to the following . Boston, Hawaii and Yellowstone, Involves lots of money for airfare and a lot of plane time. Not great for a baby
The Grand Canyon, as well as the Hoover Dam is a short drive from Las Vegas. A separate trip to see the three.
Forget Hawaii/ too expensive for your first trip. Maybe later on. And Alcatraz should be grouped on the same trip as Hawaii, since you have to fly from California to Hawaii.. Also, Yosemite is much better than Yellowstone and sort of near San Francisco and Alcatraz. All could be on one trip
I used to live by Gettysburg and visited many times. I think you would be disappointed. Unless you are knowledgeable about the civil war, it is just a bunch of corn fields where old battles happened. If you want to go in the future, fine, but save your time and money for a first trip. And your son is older.
As I said before, New York has the statue of Liberty and the city. NYC is very expensive, but you won't need a rental car in the city. Don't waste your money on a car. Parking alone will cause you to go broke! Public transit in NYC is cheap and practical. A little dirty, but it works.
DC is very packed full of sights that you will enjoy. The white House, the capital, the mall, The Smithsonian, Arlington National Cemetary. Again, no car needed. Metro is new and modern and easy to use to get around. I also recommend the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. A metro ride from downtown and free admission. Spectacular!
I know you want to go to Texas, Houston and Dallas have crazy traffic and not much to see. San Antonio is a great choice because you can visit River Walk and the Alamo. Lots of great Texas and Mexican cooking. You will need a car for Texas,
Also a short drive away in Austin with the state capitol building which is really cool, and the first Whole Foods is here. And Austin is known for Country Music. And also Lyndon B Johnson (US President) ranch can be toured and his house visited.
½ of Houston is underground. All the buildings are connected by a tunnel system. There are restaurants, banks, shops, all kinds of businesses underground. That's why you won't see much foot traffic in downtown Houston.
Austin has the Bob Bullock Museum. It gives a full history of Texas. Much of the museum is interactive.
I don't know how it would work out with respect to monetization and practicality, but if you ever want to learn American history on the deepest level, then I can't recommend Ken Burns enough. As a new subscriber, I stumbled on this video after watching your reaction to Oversimplified's civil war series, and I can't help but think you would appreciate Ken Burns. His documentary on the civil war is a national treasure as far as I'm concerned. Whether or not it works as a video for your channel, any of his content I think you would really enjoy and appreciate. Ken Burns is in my opinion the best American history auteur in our history. I truly think you would love his work :)
As an American in these trying times, I really appreciate your perspective on what we call "our great experiment". I'm grateful and humbled by your channel. I hope my country continues to deserve your respect as we move forward into our very much uncertain future.
I visited the memorial in Pearl Harbor. It is very solemn. The Arizona is crosswise to the monument (as can be seen in this video) and it is considered a tomb as the sailors went down with the ship.
The US is a beautiful country
The nature- yes for sure! The rest, to someone not from the US, really does seem 3rd world. And it is- actually, like that according to many international rankings in which the US ranks among the lowest ''first world'' countries. If you can even call it that. It's really sad, but at least the rest of the world knows this. Now it's up to you to realise this, and make the US great. Untill that time it will always rank super low in every positive ranking.
Also all of the US in terms of built areas just look the same because of zoning laws/parking requirements. So sad. The US used to be among the most beautiful countries also in terms of cities, between 1800-1920, when most cities looked like (at that time cyberpunk versions) of their European counterparts. Then the car came, and literally about 80 to 95 percent of cities got destroyed for modernism and cars. Trains and trams got dismantled and now you are left with whatever you could call the US, I mean even ''a mess'' is too good of a thing to say. Well, good luck, I see some efforts being made but it will take at least a 100 years to get back to the level you used to be in.
@@letheas6175lmfao. It's amazing how you people have to cope so hard.
@@minecraftfox4384 That's an ironic comment, as you people are usually the ones coping and being like ''we're the best country in the world'' and then get mad when you show them the rankings.
@@minecraftfox4384 Ask yourself this, or rather, ask the people outside of the US (in Europe) you know: When was the last time, if ever, have people ever had to die during a political campaign? What's happening in the US is not normal, but you're just projecting, you are coping. Stop it, this is not normal.
Andre, I know you watch a lot of videos of America but I am very impressed with your retention of all you learn. I also love the appreciation you show for America. Sadly you know more and appreciate more about America than many of our own citizens. ❤️🇺🇸
The military park in Vicksburg, MS is amazing too! The battle there was crucial to the union win. Check it out sometime
White house over the Statue of Liberty is CRAZZZYYY
Not really, this is more about history
The reason I would put the White House ahead of the Statue of Liberty is because of what it represents: 248 years of peaceful transfer of power (despite recent shananigans) at the People's House...it does not belong to the president. The Statue of Liberty represents people who came later to pursue the dream that the earlier people created and fought for.
@@erinmckee6067RIGHT!!
I wasn’t raised in Texas but my kids were. One time someone asked my daughter what the Alamo was and my daughter could not believe someone would not know what it was. She started crying when telling that person about the battle. They do a really good job with teaching children in Texas about Texas but this same daughter thought Santa Barbra was one of the 50 states. Texas loves Texas but that is what I love about Texas.
I bet she was trying to say Santa Anna... the general of the Mexican army. 😊
@@OkiePeg411lol, I was going to say that!
What you might not know about Hawaii is that there is a strong Portuguese history and presence there, in fact you can get Portuguese sausage (linguicia) at McDonald's for breakfast
As beautiful as they are, Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon should not have been on this list of "historic destinations." In their place, I would have put Williamsburg or Jamestown in Virginia, the Cahokia Mounds site in Illinois, Fort Ticonderoga in New York, Charleston, SC or St. Augustine in Florida. Take your pick. And yes, Washington, D.C. does deserve top billing not just because of the White House, but because so much American history was made there -- and continues to be made there today.
I will live my life not ever going to DC I’m deep south and would not feel safe there!
@@Mudbug2000 Your loss.
The original 'Machine Gun Kelley' was George Kelly Barnes (July 18, 1900 - July 17, 1954) better known by his nickname "Machine Gun Kelly", was an American gangster from Memphis, Tennessee, active during the Prohibition era. His nickname came from his favorite weapon, a Thompson submachine gun. not the very recent rapper who uses this moniker.
If you have to pick ONE Yellowstone hands down for me, I've been to both and a couple of days at GC its enough although the mule ride to the bottom and overnight stay there was really cool.
What they did not mention about Arlington is that the core property of the cemetery was the home of Robert E. Lee, former U.S. Army officer and Confederate commander in the Civil War. It was seized on account of his acts of treason. On his side, his story sums up the Civil War in a nutshell. Lee agonized over the decision but opted for loyalty to his nation, the State of Virginia. The central issue of the war was whether states were independent nations. So his discomfort was understandable. The iconic Greek revival structure at Arlington is the Lee House.
The Civil War battle at Gettysburg Pennsylvania was the largest of the war and it cost the most lives.
3:39 I spent 6 years working in Arlington Cemetery as a member of the Old Guard. They have reintered remains from every American war before the Civil war so that the Cemetery contains remains from every war.
Uss Arizona is still down there,biggest known geave yard in hawaii is very expensive
I wish that Yosemite National Park in California was on the list, but you can have only so many sites in a video like this. Yosemite has such landmarks as El Capitan and Half Dome. There are museums, tours, and hotels, in addition to back country activities. If you visit in the Spring, there are many waterfalls.
Speaking of California, it's home to three important species of tree: The Great Redwood is the world's tallest, the Giant Sequoia is the world's "biggest" (which I think means girth of its trunk), and the Bristlecone Pine is the world's oldest (with living specimens thought to be 5000 years old). The redwoods live along the northern California coast, the Sequoias live in the southern Sierra Nevada mountains, and the Bristlecone Pines live at high elevation on the east slope of the Sierras along the Nevada border. You can see living examples of all three in one day if you make the drive from Felton to Bishop in the second half of May (i.e. near the Summer solstice), after the winter melt and before the summer crowds. And the trip takes you through Yosemite.
Another place that is (relatively) not far from Yosemite is Railtown 1897 State Park located in Jamestown, California. It's an old mining railroad that is often used for television and movie productions. It was used for the "Back to the Future" movies, for example. The famous water tower from a TV series called "Petticoat Junction" is located there. It also features a roundhouse with a working machine shop that they use to maintain period steam locomotives. That whole region is dotted with mining towns founded in the mid-1800's, and many have historical interest.
Mount Whitney is the highest elevation in the 48 contiguous states (excluding Alaska and Hawaii), and Death Valley is the lowest elevation in the country. Both are within sight of each other. Death Valley holds the world record for highest temperature at 134 degrees Fahrenheit in the 1930's. (That record is controversial, and there was some prediction that the record would fall during a recent heat wave.) It's a great place to visit, but you must do it in early April or late October when the climate is most agreeable.
If you plan to visit multiple regions during your visit, consider doing some of your travel on Amtrak. That's the national passenger rail service. It links most of the major cities and its coach class for the overnight routes is more comfortable than first class on domestic airlines. Plus you get to see the scenery in a way that you can't while driving or flying. Ever heard Arlo Gutherie's song "The City of New Orleans"? That's the train between Chicago and New Orleans. The "San Francisco Zephyr" is the train between Chicago and San Francisco, and it's the most scenic in the country. The "Coast Starlight" between Los Angeles and Seattle follows the California coastline in the south and traverses the rain forest in Oregon. Both the Zephyr and the Starlight follow routes that are hard or impossible to reach by road.
If you're interested in sites that are more historic than scenic, there's Golden Spike National Historical Park in Promontory Summit in northern Utah. That is where to the two legs of the original transcontinental railroad were joined, opening the west for the great expansion. What Golden Spike lacks in scenery is made up for in Bryce Canyon National Park and Zion National Park, both in southern Utah.
If you visit the Grand Canyon, you'll probably visit Flagstaff, Arizona. Historic Route 66 runs through that area. It was a network of roads that people used when traveling between Chicago and Los Angeles. It's known for the many kitschy attractions along its route. One of them that might be worth a brief side trip is in Winslow, Arizona, which is the next town east of Flagstaff along the main highway. It's a park and museum inspired by the song "Take It Easy" by the rock band The Eagles.
I’ve been to both Yellowstone and Grand Canyon. Both are beautiful in their own way. I enjoyed visiting both but I think my favorite was Yellowstone.
Yes Hawaii is expensive not only that it's far. You have 8 hour flight to New York plus another 12 hours.
Not worth the time just go to Madeira. 😉
You have a large list of places to see on the mainland.
If you can only pick one do Yellowstone. Although the Grand Canyon is amazing and pictures don't do it justice. Yellowstone is nothing short of amazing, beautiful, wildlife, nature at its finest.
Machine gun Kelly was a legendary mobster known for his Tommy gun. Capone was the person who orchestrated the St valentines massacre that that killed seven of a rival mob in less than a minute. Capone had the police in his corner as he paid the police off to do the deed and borrowed uniforms under inspection certification. A lot of the victims barely looked human as they were so full of holes. The FBI had to get involved. Capone went partially insane in Alcatraz as he screamed about ghosts haunting him at night about someone he did not whack but for some reason he was screaming. He was back to normal after he got out but it still haunted him. Robert Stroud aka the Birdman of Alcatraz. He was a notorious serial killer back in the late 30s early 40s. The courts pinned two major murders on him. The birdman got his name because of his hobby of keeping birds in his cell and writing a book on bird anatomy. He was a psychopath with a high IQ which was unusual. He literally couldn’t feel emotion. He however was a model prisoner and helped evacuate people out during a major riot. Though he was injured and was confined to a bed from 1959 and in 1963 he died. Modern doctors would say not psychopathic more OCD with a hint of savant. He was obsessed with birds and understanding everything around him but he never did anything noteworthy except play chess with guards on occasion.
Al Capone had syphilis which deteriorated his brain and caused mental illness.
Al Capone did not "go back to normal" after his release. He was terminally ill with syphilis that was affecting his brain. Perhaps his delusions were the result of the disease. He only got worse after his release until the disease finished him off.
Arlington Cemetery used to be Robert E Lee's home and plantation. After he left the US Army to command the Confederate Army in the Civil War, the Union seized his land and turned it into a cemetery so that he would never be able to live there again.
The land originally belonged to George Washington and came down to Lee through marriage.
The first sight of the Grand Canyon literally took my breath away. I have been there several times and was awed every time.
TRAVEL TIP: Park at Arlington Cemetery and take the trolley tour of the ground. Then you can stay parked there during the day for tours all over the Mall and Downtown attractions. One safe parking spot and many "get on, get off" bus rides. I would allocate at least three days to this kind of thing. Park and repeat each day. You do not need to spend hundreds of dollars on pricey tourist hotels because the Arlington hub lets you stay in safe, suburban hotels for much less money. If you have a thousand to drop on a close by downtown hotel that is fine but many of us want to put the money into other travels, a good rental car, etc.
If you’re thinking Grand Canyon, forget August. Think late fall or very early spring.
As for Texas , late winter is probably your best bet. There are no guarantees though.
I’m so glad Mojo mentioned Gettysburg, was wondering if it’s something I might to comment they forgot, it is one of the most pivotal battles we have had yet. It redefined our country to officially search for equality for all and recognizes the sacrifices made for our freedom. It’s sadly severely lacking international attention, not as glitzy as some of the other sites, but if anyone coming to America wishing to see our country beyond the trappings and persona that tourists typically see, this I dare say is the heart of our American spirit.
Glad it got ranked high on the list, I recommend this site to understand our country, it’s a site I would appreciate to see.
Gettysburg is where Lincoln wrote that great speech .. four score and seven years ago
Assuming you haven’t seen it, you gotta watch “The Patriot.” A 2000 movie with Mel Gibson and Heath Ledger, surrounding the Revolutionary War. It’s not a history movie so to speak, and it’s not exactly the most historically accurate, but it is a PHENOMENAL movie. It is a must-watch. Though be warned, it is almost 3 hours long so make sure you clear your schedule ahead of time😂
Even though I am a native Arizonan, Yellowstone is more beautiful. I have been to both. Yellowstone is always crowded, finding places to stay or camp is extremely difficult........you need to book reservations months in advance. My husband and I slept in our van or our tent, so we were able to find dirt roads to pull off to sleep. BUT, if you go in the "Off Season", when everything is closing and snow has been falling, then you will find motel stay, BUT, a lot of the park will be closed to tourists. We were there in the beginning of October and the entire northern portion of the park that had the big falls, lakes, and rivers was completely closed off to tourists due to ice and snow. We have also been to the North and South Rims of the Grand Canyon and the nearby Wupatki Ruins and Walnut Canyon Cliff dwellings. The Grand Canyon also has lots of wildlife with elk, deer, and bears.
Ok, i might be wrong, but the Statue of Liberty and her torch were meant to represent spreading liberty & freedom to the rest of the world & also as beacon.
+European Reacts There is also Tombstone (In Arizona), The Little Bighorn (where the entire 7th Calvary including General G.A. Custer lost their lives), many Civil War battlefields, Fort St. Augustine (in FL), Fort Boonesbourough (in KY), Fort Harrod (in KY).
Not THAT Machine Gun Kelly lol. Alcatraz closed in 1963, 27 years before he was even born. But the 1930's gangster.
he knows it isnt the rapper thats why he asked
Hawaii is expensive because almost everything has to be shipped there, but it’s gorgeous and worth the price. IMO, the Alamo and Plymouth Rock are a bit underwhelming. I’ve been to all the others on this list and they are great. I would give Mt Rushmore an honorable mention.
My friend, flipping through RUclips coming across your video, strengthens how proud and fortunate I am to be born and raised in America. You should definitely visit, or, better yet, move here
That street car on tracks that was going by in the footage about Alcatraz is what we would call a Trolley. So when we hear Brits call a shopping cart a Trolley, we get confused. The phrase, "I need to catch the Trolley" stems from our definition of Trolley which makes sense when you know what we call a Trolley.
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are so iconic for me. The emotion of immigrants upon seeing the Lady Liberty can only be imagined. The waiting station that housed these newly freed tired, poor, huddled mass of people who made twentieth century America!
Gettysburg National Military Park memorializes the battle that ensured that the country those who had and would immigrate would continue to exist.
The "Bird Man of Alcatraz is Buried in my town. His sister lived here at the time of his death.
I live within an hour of Washington DC and close to 3 of the battlefields from the Civil War. Gettysburg , Antietam and Monacacy. Antietam holds the record of being the deadly/bloodiest battle on our own lands in US history.
As i said, Washington DC is just an hour's drive away. Besides all of the historic sites, the National Zoo is there. George Washington's and Thomas Jefferson's homes are close by as well. The National Aquarium is in Baltimore on the inner harbor and Fort McHenry isn't that far from there. Our National Anthem was written after a fierce bombardment by British cannons during the War of 1812 when Britain tried to retake their lost and now free former colonies, the USA.
With a title of historic destinations, I would put the White House above the Statue of Liberty... but there are much more historic sites than what they included in this list, but good reaction nonetheless!
To name a few- Close to the Tea Party site is a monument at Bunker Hill, which is the spot where the Revolutionary War started. Gettysburg is a great addition, but there is also Valley Forge where Washington trained the troops and Philadelphia was only a footnote and its one of the most historic places in the whole country with its status as the birthplace of the USA, our first capital, and the original "block" city structure that all our major cities have as their layout. St. Augustine in Florida is the first city created by colonizers and retains the beautiful spanish architecture. Fort McHenry in Baltimore is where the National Anthem was created. Yorktown Virginia is where the Revolutionary War ended.
I really like this guy. He seems like he'd be a helluva lot of fun to hang with. He's also smart bc he's figured out that the best way to endear yourself to a lot of people is to shamelessly flatter them!
I agree the Statue of Liberty ought to be #1. Possibly Yosemite National Park should be on the list also as it is huge and breathtakingly beautiful!
I would have taken out Alcatraz and replaced it with Fort McHenry or maybe Colonial Williamsburg. Fort McHenry is where the famous battle the Star Spangled Banner's lyrics were written about happened. Colonial Williamsburg is an interactive museum that shows you what Colonial America was like.
If you want to see a tv show about the American Immigrant, there was a comedy in the late 80's and early 90's called Perfect Strangers. Ther story is about a young man from Eastern Europe that leaves his small Mediterranean Island and searches for his long-lost cousin in Chicago so he can live out his American dream. The opening credits shows him first arriving in New York and seeing the Statue of Liberty.
The French won't sell us the Eiffel Tower. But we did buy London Bridge off the English and moved it to Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Check out Yuma Territorial Prison & Quartermaster Depot here in Arizona....we were the gateway & the only place to cross the Colorado River to get to California for along time
My friend if you want to see historic you have to visit D.C.also New York... Boston...and Philadelphia...Arlington is also in the same area..
I absolutely recommend you visit Gettysburg National Park. It's amazing! We have traveled extensively throughout our country and visited many national parks and museum's but Gettysburg is in a special class. The museum is a must see!.
Arlington was the great Confederate general Robert E. Lee's plantation . At the end of the Civil War the federal government took over the plantation and turned it into the military cemetery in a petty gesture of contempt for the man who beat their forces in battle after battle , though he was always heavily outnumbered and under supplied
Actually, it belonged to Mrs Robert E . Lee. She inherited it from her family who were descended from Martha Washington.🇺🇸
@@francesmeyer8478 You are correct, but that doesn't mean that it wasn't his . It just underscores the depth of the Confederates , especially Virginians , connection to the history of this country , which in many families , including my own , goes back long before the USA ever existed . My grandfather who fought in the Revolution was already a 6th generation American at the time . Robert E. Lee's grandfather , " Light Horse Harry" Lee was a general in the Revolutionary War and had 6 horses shot out from underneath him at the battle of Brandywine .
Grand Canyon or Yellowstone... Yellowstone has a lot of different kinds of cool things to see so if you are seeking the most variety, that should be your choice. The Grand Canyon is jaw-dropping and it isn't just the main viewpoints, it's the whole region that is gorgeous. Arizona and Utah are, as you said, "another planet" plus you can sneak a side-trek to Vegas and the Hoover Dam. So, Yellowstone is mountains, greenery, animals, mud-pots, geysers, waterfalls, and mineral springs. Arizona and Utah are deserts, and cliffs, and bluffs, and canyons, and hoodoos, and very unique plant life. The two regions are both so beautiful and so different from each other, it's like comparing apples to oranges. If your time and money are limited, all you can do is pick one and enjoy it, hoping to be able to come back and visit the other.
I’ve been all over the place but the GRAND CANYON is truly god inspiring awesome. While you stand on its edge it feels unreal. This is number 1 by miles.
Mojo is hit or miss to be sure. If you go to Yellowstone or Grand Canyon in August, go to Yellowstone. It is high elevation & further north for cooler temperatures. Except for summer, I would go to Grand Canyon.
I enjoy your videos immensely because so many Americans never get to see these amazing places. Thank you and you have to see Yellowstone...jaw dropping beauty.
There are probably more historic things that could have come before the White House since the original was burned by the British during the War of 1812.
Trivia: My daughter attended high school in a tiny little town in Virginia. One of the main buildings on campus was hit by a cannonball during the War of 1812. It had been stored under someone’s desk for years and years before a current person noticed what it was. Her senior year, her dorm room was in that building.
The fire the British set destroyed much of the interior but not the exterior walls. The interior was rebuilt and the exterior painted white to cover up the smoke stains, hence "white house"". Therefore it's not quite fair to argue that what we have now is somehow fake or entirely a reconstruction. Also, remember that this was in 1814, only 14 years after the original was occupied so even if nothing of that had remained, the building we have today would have been almost as historic.
Why does everyone leave the best part about Texas independence out??? After the Alamo, my 4th great uncle, Sam Houston beat Santa Anna's army in 18 minutes and made him sign over Texas to him and became the 1st President of Texas.
Andre, I love watching your reactions! As an American I love my country deeply. Thank you for reminding us not to take it for granted. Please, read what is inscribed on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty!!
Gettysburg: Animated Battle Map on the American Battlefield Trust youtube account is a solid choice for video on Gettysburg if you want to learn about that battle.
Gettysburg is way overrated in USA history. It wasn’t even the most important battle that week in 1863
@@jeffslote9671what are you talking about? It was the most important battle of the civil war 😂
@@BlueDebut. No it wasn’t. The Vicksburg campaign that was ending the same week was much more important
My favorite part of seeing the Statue of Liberty was on the ferry ride over to the Island there were excited voices in at least 30 different languages all saying the same thing "Statue of Liberty".
I'm sure my ancestors had the exact experience 90 years before I saw it. And I found their names at Ellis Island. They were there.
To see Alcatraz, watch the movie, "Bird man of Alcatraz". It’s a true story and a great movie. If you want a way to live through the battle of Gettysburg, watch the movie "Gone with the wind". A very close picture of how things were. Not everything is accurate, like showing the black slaves were very happy people not true. The movie is an American classic. One of the most popular movie ever made in the US.
I have traveled extensively; it was actually my job at one time, and I've been pretty much everywhere in America except Alaska. But I went to HI on vacation one year and I didn't feel like it was that much more expensive than NYC or some parts of CA. The only thing that WAS more expensive was airfare. Plus, if you travel between islands, which you definitely want to do because there are different things to see on each one, you have to pay for the airfare between them. BUT it was worth EVERY PENNY. It was my favorite place that I've ever been. I'm sure the cost of living there is crazy, but as a tourist, I only noticed the transportation costs. The resorts and restaurants are not THAT much more expensive than other expensive tourist areas in America. I may not be the best reference, though, as I spared no expense on that vacation and stayed at excellent resorts. I did spend a lot of money, but I went all out and wasn't thinking about the cost. It was my first real vacation in my life after growing up poor and working my ass off from the age of 15.
Andre, I would love to see you do some vlogs around Portugal, so that we can see your current country, from your perspective.
will say Grand Canyon. And, if you can get a 15-30 day canoe/kayak tour down the Colorado and see it from the bottom up... That'll be the only trip you'll ever need for the rest of your life. And then go see the White Sands and the Pueblo Rock villages one state over, then up to Yellowstone and you've seen the best of it all.
I'm so glad Gettysburg was on this list. I actually live only 1 hour 45 minutes away from there!
Springfield, Illinois belongs on this list; certainly more than the Alamo. Springfield is the home of Abraham Lincoln. It has the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Lincoln’s Home, Lincoln’s Tomb, Lincoln’s law office, the Old State Capitol where Lincoln served and the New Salem State Historic Site nearby where Lincoln lived as a young man.
Alaska is the most expensive state FYI.
Actually Hawaii IS the most expensive state. Honolulu is 21% more expensive than anchorage.
@@davinasampson6557 Thats just Ancourage try going to Barrow.
Grand canyon,cause you are close to grand canyon caverns,ice caves, Flagstaff with one of the biggest telescope in usa,bear a zona, meteor carter, petrified forest and painted desert,williams an old mining town. Can either hike,take donkey ride down to bottom where an indian tribe lives there,or river raft. Plus you close to Utah zion park,hoover dam
If you are seeing the Statue of Liberty you should also see Ellis Island. The museum is fantastic.
Love you Andre, I appreciate your enthusiasm about the USA. Good reminder to us natives.
You should really study the history of the Alamo, San Jacinto, and Texas's independence.
The story is nothing short of heroic and amazing. The defenders of the Alamo knowingly gave their lives. They could have fled (abandoned the Alamo), but they stayed and kept the Mexican army from making their way to San Jacinto. If they had made it to San Jacinto any earlier, the Texas Army wouldn't have had time to arrive at San Jacinto to defeat Santa Anna. Texas (and a good part Colorado) would be part of Mexico.
White House is #1 cuz it represents democracy and the reason America is America. While some might not agree with how things have evolved since the days of our founding fathers, that bldg still represents the freedoms we have. It's far from perfect but I'm very happy to have been born here.
Grand Canyon is 225 miles from my house :) I have also been to a majority of these. Gettysburg was a bucket list satisfied!
I highly recommend Boston., and I’m from Georgia. The history alone is worth the trip but the food also rocks! Speaking for my own home I also highly recommend Savannah. 😁
I will say Grand Canyon. And, if you can get a 15-30 day canoe/kayak tour down the Colorado and see it from the bottom up... That'll be the only trip you'll ever need for the rest of your life. And then go see the White Sands and the Pueblo Rock villages one star over and you've done it.
As a Texan, here’s my top 10 historical places in the U.S., not really in any order because they’re all pretty essential if you get a chance to see them.
1. Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
2. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, and White House
3. Yellowstone
4. Grand Canyon
5. Gettysburg
6. Independence Hall and Liberty Bell
7. Boston’s Freedom Trail - all of it, not just the Tea Party Ships
8. 9/11 Memorial
9. Pearl Harbor
10. Golden Gate Bridge
I frequently disagree with the Mojo lists. Mesa Verde, a unique indigenous abandoned city, belongs there; the Grand Canyon does not.
I've been to Gettysburg sometime back in the 70s, when it was simply known as Gettysburg National Park or Gettysburg National Battlefield. There are a lot of preserved historic battlefields in the eastern US, connected to the Revolutionary War & the Civil War.
Boston: Boston harbor is also home to the USS Contitution. One of 6 original frigates ordered by the then NEW US congress. In was commissioned in 1797 I believe and is a BEAUTY of a ship.
I went to the Statue of Liberty but it was being restored so we couldn't go up into it. It looks soooo small from NYC and New Jersey. But when you get off the ferry its very large and beautiful!
Every few years a veteran is laid to rest down in those depths next to the crew still on board. Pearl Harbor is nice but don’t go unless you have a reason to be there. The memorial is surrounded by the modern Pearl Harbor military base. It’s also home to NCIS pearl the Pacific’s naval police force and they do some crazy cases.
My grandpap was processed at Ellis Island from Poland when he was 4. I think that's so cool.
There are so many historical sites here. Being a history enthusiast from the Wyoming/Colorado area, I would add The Oregon Trail including Ft Laramie, Scott’s Bluff, Independence Rock, and trail rut areas; the Santa Fe Trail including Bent’s Fort. Having lived in Pennsylvania, I would also add Valley Forge. Every state has historical sites, some small, some larger, from native sites up to current history.
You might be more interested in El Camino Real (the Royal Road in English) that was created from colonial Mexico to the settlements of Alta California. In 1752 a settlement was established at what is now Tubac, Arizona just north of the international border and in 1775 Juan Bautista de Anza led an expedition that entered California along what became the road from the southeast, crossing the Colorado River near what is now Yuma, AZ. After joining the road connecting a previously established chain of coastal missions established by Spanish priest Junipero Serra at Mission San Gabriel who came by sea, he travelled north through the San Fernando, Salinas and Santa Clara Valleys, finally reaching the southern shore of San Francisco Bay and proceeding up the east side of the Bay. In addition to Tubac itself, there were missions and settlements established all along this route and along Serra's earlier trek up the coast. Just in the vicinity of Tubac there remain 2 prominent mission churches, one at Tumacacori, in ruins after Apache indian attacks, but the other, San Javier del Bac (built between 1783 and 1797) still standing and still in use as a church. It strikes me that all of these structures and their history deserves some place on the list.
One of my favorite places when I lived in Baltimore was Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. There's a castle there that someone brought here and rebuilt, there are natural prings with a history all their own, and it's right at the start of the Blue Ridge Mountains. My husband's grandmother was from Berkeley Springs, so he made sure to take me there and show me around. It's completely enchanting. I recommend visiting in October.
Nearly every single town in the US has history. I've lived near Houston... Cypress and Tomball Texas... those 2 towns were very rural at the time. They are full of history and they both now have museums that tell the history of those areas.
I live in Oklahoma now, and my town has loads of history that centers around the Cherokee Nation. Lots of museums and history trail.
My husband and I camped all along highway 395 in California. One year we ran into a couple from Holland. They purchased a small motor home to travel in concentrated areas of the US and leave the camper stored until the return.