U.S. Landmarks for Kids {Free Printables & Unit Studies}

Published:
September 6, 2019

Sarah Shelton

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We really enjoy doing geography in our homeschool. There is so much to learn and explore about the world that we live in. If you are learning about the U.S.A in your homeschool, exploring U.S. Landmarks for kids is not only fun, but important for building geography skills.

golden gate bridge famous landmark

US Landmarks for Kids

When you are studying world geography it is so much fun to learn about how people live in different parts of the world, their cultures and customs as well as the wonders and landmarks of the world in those countries.

When you are studying US geography there are specific things which set specific states apart from others. One of these things are the famous landmarks in USA that those states are known for. If you don’t travel, your kids may never see these things.

It is important for students to know that the Statue of Liberty belongs in New York, that the Golden Gate Bridge is in San Francisco, the Grand Canyon is in Arizona, our national monuments are in Washington D.C., and so on. This is also a great way for your children to remember specific states when they study the landmarks that belong in them.

Famous Landmarks in the U.S.A.

There are so many landmarks in the U.S, however the list below are some of the most popular U.S. landmarks you might want to focus on in your studies. Some of these landmarks are popular national parks. If you enjoy learning about the national parks, check out our super popular national parks notebook.

Famous U.S. Landmarks

Click the link for each of the landmarks in the USA to learn more about the history and location. Scroll down to print some free U.S. landmarks worksheets and social studies activities.

US Landmarks Printables

Check out all these Free US Landmarks Printables and Unit Studies for learning about popular USA landmarks.

US Landmarks Coloring Pages

U.S. Landmarks Printables

U.S. Landmarks Notebooking Pages

This Free U.S. Man-Made Landmarks Notebooking Journal will help your students learn about a total of 68 man made monuments in the United States. This notebooking unit will have your children investigate and record where the landmarks are located and why and how they were built.

This Free US Natural Landmarks Notebooking Journal will have your students researching and recording over 30 beautiful natural landmarks in the United States and recording them in their own journal.

In Conclusion

Whether you are studying American history or just exploring North America in U.S. geography, learning about famous American landmarks is not only fun, but can be a great family vacation too.

It’s a fun way to incorporate learning into family adventures. Nowadays you can watch videos of capital cities and take audio tours online of some of the landmarks. Which national historic landmark is your favorite?

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