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National Monument Reviews

This collection of realistic Reviews helps you plan your next adventure.

Learn about National Monuments you should add to your next trip.

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What is a National Monument?

A National Monument is a park type in the United States. It refers to an area protected by the federal government. National Monuments protect places of natural and historic significance.

The President of the United States designates National Monuments. It is easier for a place to become a Monument than a National Park. Parks require a feasibility study and an act of Congress.

Some of the most famous National Parks used to be Monuments. This list includes Grand Canyon, Bryce, Zion, Olympic, and White Sands.

Many iconic destinations are National Monuments. Did you know that Statue of Liberty, Muir Woods, and Mount St. Helens are Monuments?

Devils Tower was the first Monument in the US. Nowadays, there are over 130 National Monuments. Most National Monuments accepts America the Beautiful annual pass.

Takeaways

These realistic Reviews feature in-depth overviews of each National Monument. The goal is to educate you about Monuments to visit while making the most of your trip.

Each review covers opening hours, fees, and other admission requirements. You will learn if a Monument requires reservations in advance of your visit. Reviews also make suggestions on transportation modes and lodging near the Monument.

TravelRealist.com is a resource to help you plan a trip to the historic National Monuments.

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