1. The Lincoln Memorial
Washington, D.C
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The crowning jewel of our today’s list is Lincoln Memorial, a national monument built to honor the 16th president of the United States of America, Abraham Lincoln. He is also perhaps the most famous president as well. His most significant contribution to the country was to lead the Union through the difficult years of the civil war and signing the Emancipation Proclamation. Any list of historic sites in America, would not be complete without this one, as there’s really nothing like this grand statue.
This wraps up our list of 16 best east coast historical road trip destinations to visit. Let us know if you have any places you would add!