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for travelers includes:
Lighthouses to Visit
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Travel Itineraries
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Whether you like to travel virtually or are looking for inspiration and help in planning your next vacation, follow these links to your next historic destination.

Image of lighthouse Lighthouses to Visit
Lighthouses are among the most romantic reminders of our country's maritime heritage. Find out which lights are open to visit.
Image of MotorCities National Heritage Area National Heritage Areas
Explore American history and culture in a National Heritage Area. Heritage areas conserve and celebrate our heritage and special landscapes, and offer scenic byways, walking and cycling trails, wild and scenic rivers, interpretive and educational activities, and historic buildings and districts.
collage image of We Shall Overcome with civil rights leaders Travel Itineraries
The Discover Our Shared Heritage series of travel itineraries highlights historic places across the country --from Atlanta to Zoarsville. Sit back and visit virtually or use them to plan your next trip.
image of early native rock art Visit Archeology
Planning a trip? Use one of our archeology travel guides to look at an old place to get you on your way.
Image of dinosaur skeleton set up at Dinosaur National Monument Did You Know?
More than 1,400 fossilized dinosaur bones, embedded in the earth 150 million years ago, form a natural wall in the visitor center at Dinosaur National Monument in Utah and Colorado. more...
 

History and Culture