Situated in rural central Kentucky, the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park is the first memorial to honor our 16th president.
National Parks
Explore America’s national parks. Discover our most treasured places, supported by people like you, and start your travel planning here by finding your park.
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Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
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Acadia National Park
The first national park east of the Mississippi River, Acadia National Park offers hiking, biking, camping, breathtaking views of jagged coastlines, and pristine lakes.
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Adams National Historical Park
Learn about America's history through the eyes of John Adams and his family. Opportunity abounds for history and nature buffs alike at this Massachusetts park.
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African American Civil War Memorial
Remember and honor the African-American soldiers and sailors of the Civil War at this historic memorial in Washington, D.C.
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African Burial Ground National Monument
This monument in Manhattan honors African Americans and offers an education on the hardship they endured in early America.
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Agate Fossil Beds National Monument
Located in the northwest corner of Nebraska, Agate Fossil Beds National Monument features Miocene-age rocks containing an excellent fossil record.
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Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail
Established in 2000 for the preservation, protection, and interpretation of traditional Native Hawai'ian culture and natural resources, Ala Kahakai offers visitors a trail network of cultural and historical significance to explore.
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Alagnak Wild River
Whitewater rafting in Class I-III rapids, kayaking, fishing, and floating are some of the activities enjoyed by adventure-seekers on vacation in Alaska.
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Alcatraz IslandCome to Alcatraz for a prison tour while enjoying the historical and cultural experiences unique to the San Francisco Bay.
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Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument is protected by the National Park Service and is the only National Monument in Texas.
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Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
History buffs, train enthusiasts, and National Park Foundation supporters wander this Pennsylvania historic site to learn about our nation’s railroad history.
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Amache National Historic Site
Amache, also known as the Granada Relocation Center, was one of 10 incarceration sites established by the War Relocation Authority to detain Japanese Americans who were forcibly removed from their homes on the West Coast of the United States during World War II. Today, Amache National Historic Site consists of a historic cemetery, a monument, concrete building foundations, the historic road network, and several reconstructed and rehabilitated structures from the camp era.
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American Memorial Park
American Memorial Park pays tribute to American servicemen and women with offerings like baseball, bicycling, running, tennis, picnicking, and swimming.
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Amistad National Recreation Area
Most visitors come to Amistad for world-class fishing and boating, but there are a variety of other activities both in the park and surrounding area.
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Anacostia Park
Along the banks of the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C., Anacostia Park is one of many green spaces located in the nation’s capital. The park’s grounds feature playgrounds, basketball and tennis courts, a riverwalk trail, and a golf course.