Guide to America's World Heritage Sites: The Heritage of Humanity

by Robert Manning

There are twenty-four World Heritage Sites scattered across the United States.These U.S. World Heritage Sites are the most important natural and cultural areas around the world; these are the places that the United Nations, and the 167 countries it represents, have recognized as the most important contributions to the world’s heritage. World Heritage Sites are premier visitor destinations, yet most people are not familiar with the World Heritage Site designation and many of the places included on the World Heritage List. A Guide to America's World Heritage The Heritage of Humanity describes these twenty-four sites, including why they are so important, the visitor attractions they feature, and logistical advice on how to visit them.

209 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 5, 2024

Reviews

[Kerry Pickens · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn’t know anything about World Heritage Sites being a designated historical place until I visited the Taos Pueblo. After reading this book, I have found that I have visited quite a few of the American sites even though some were visited as a child on family vacations and I just have vague memories of visiting the site. There is some intersection between National Parks and World Heritage sites so good job on the part of the National Parks to preserve these places. I believe Teddy Roosevelt started the trend with preserving the Grand Canyon. I look forward to traveling to some more World Heritage sites like I didn’t know anything about the mounds near St Louis.