15 places every USA kid should see

[MJ5150]

15 Before 15: 2011.

The 2009 version: 15 Places Every Kid Should See.

How many have you been too? For 2011, I have seen them all. For 2009, I have seen them all except the Civil Rights Museum.

-Mike

[GregC]

I've seen 4 of the 2011 15. Same for the 2009 group. Jeez, that's a pretty lofty goal for 15! I think I travel more than the average American, and I'm three times that age.

[Mark Latimour]

Originally Posted by MJ5150

15 Before 15: 2011.

The 2009 version: 15 Places Every Kid Should See.

How many have you been too? For 2011, I have seen them all. For 2009, I have seen them all except the Civil Rights Museum.

-Mike

5. Not bad for someone who has only been to the US on holidays. That said there are far more historically significant places dotted around the world than any on that list.

[MJ5150]

Probably true Mark, but the article is geared to travel in the USA.

But hey, make your list of top 15 places someone should see. I'd be interested in seeing what you come up with.

-Mike

[MakiSupaStar]

I've been to 7 of them.

[baba]

Mine goes to 11.

[jp58]

I've been to 0 of them. No joke.

[MatticusMania]

Originally Posted by jp58

I've been to 0 of them. No joke.

I have seen Alcatraz from a distance. Thats about it.

[Selta]

8 for me

[basstotheface]

I've seen Disney and that is it.

[CapnSev]

Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, the DC Mall... Fenway Park?

[IconBasser]

please no disney, please no disney, please no... GAH DAMNIT!

[elgecko]

I've been to one!

There are a lot of "human history" type places on that list. My list would be almost completely inhabited by National Parks!

[RonGillman3]

I've been to Zero on both of those lists, but have been to a lot of historical places in the U.S. and I'll never ever ever ever (one more time for emphasis ) go to Disney...

[stevetx19]

i've been to 6 and i have 2 of the others on my high priority visit list.

been:
D.C
Grand canyon
Disney
Ellis Island
San Diego Zoo
Redwoods

high priority to visit:
Yellowstone
craters of the moon

I was in D.C for several months and i can't believe i missed williamsburg. I tried to make it to Monticello but couldn't get the ride or time. I'd like to see both of those, but they aren't a huge deal for me.

[kesslari]

13 of 15 for 2011. My 14 year old son has seen 8 of 15.

For 2009, I've got 12 of 15, he's got 8 again.

[tplyons]

1) Grand Canyon, Ariz. -- nope, but really want to
2) Redwood National Park, Calif. -- nope, but would like to
3) Monticello, Va. -- nope, maybe this summer
4) The Freedom Trail, Mass. -- hiked it as a Boy Scout
5) Niagara Falls, N.Y. -- never, would like to one day
6) The National Mall, Washington, D.C. -- yes, as a Boy Scout
7) Colonial Williamsburg, Va. -- yes, family vacation
8) Walt Disney World Resort, Fla. -- yes, family vacation
9) Independence Hall, Pa. -- elementary school field trip
10) Alcatraz Island, Calif. -- saw from afar, intended to go but the weather wasn't permitting me that day
11) Ellis Island, N.Y. -- only when people visit me
12) Yellowstone National Park -- nope, would like to
13) Fenway Park, Mass. -- nope, maybe one day
14) Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve, Idaho -- nope, would love to
15) San Diego Zoo, Calif. -- one of these days

2) Ground Zero, New York City -- yes, dad's office used to overlook Ground Zero
5) USS Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii -- no, but first stop once I get to Hawaii
10) Gettysburg, Pa. -- yes, as a Boy Scout
11) The Alamo, San Antonio, Texas -- nope, but one day

[jmattbassplaya]

I've been to Redwood, but my experience did NOT match that pictures

I've been to most of them except for Yellowstone and Niagara Falls. Oh, and Monticello. I want to see that so badly.

[Kwesi]

Those don't sound fun at at all

[Passinwind]

Originally Posted by MJ5150

15 Before 15: 2011.


How many have you been too?

Nine. Fenway Park should be number one.