| The Bucket List did great at the box office, but | | | | landmarks. Once you visit the National Mall and |
| the "must see" destination list in the movie did not | | | | Memorial Parks, you'll walk away with a better |
| include any places in the U.S. To correct that | | | | appreciation for American history. |
| omission, here are some iconic destinations that | | | | Grand Canyon - The Grand Canyon in Arizona is |
| are worthy of any Bucket List. So get out your | | | | one of the most breathtaking spots on earth. |
| own list, or start one right now, and add some of | | | | Situated in the Grand Canyon National Park, you |
| these to your list of places to go before you | | | | can see the Inner Rim by backpacking or riding on |
| "kick the bucket." Because you don't have to | | | | a mule to Phantom Ranch. There are three river |
| leave the country, you can save flight time and | | | | trip options in the park, including smooth water |
| money. Make sure you reserve your parking spot | | | | and whitewater raft trips. |
| ahead of time to save money by not paying for | | | | New York City - You'll never run out of things to |
| an expensive parking spot at the airport. Off-site, | | | | do in NYC, and even the hardest to please |
| private parking is safe, secure, and convenient. A | | | | traveler will find something of interest here. Times |
| shuttle picks you up and brings you right to the | | | | Square is one of the most popular destinations on |
| airport. You don't have to lug your bags across a | | | | any tourist's list, both inside and outside the U.S. |
| giant airport lot! | | | | The Statue of Liberty is the ultimate American |
| Chicago - Remember Vince Vaughn's character in | | | | symbol and has recently reopened for visitors. TV |
| The Break-Up? He was a tour guide for the | | | | buffs can attend a free taping of one of their |
| Windy City, and Chicago is definitely a | | | | favorite TV shows while art connoisseurs can |
| tour-worthy destination. Navy Pier is the Midwest's | | | | browse through over two million pieces of art at |
| top tourist attraction, thanks to its boat tours, | | | | the Metropolitan Museum of Art. |
| boardwalk, and giant Ferris wheel. Enjoy Chicago | | | | Hawaii - You'll be hard-pressed to find someone |
| via a sightseeing bus, river boat, or lake cruise. | | | | who doesn't think that Hawaii is gorgeous. When |
| Now you can even tour the Windy City by | | | | you're there, be sure to walk the hiking trail into |
| segway, a small personal transportation device | | | | an old volcanic crater on the Kilauea Iki Trail in |
| that is self-balancing. To see the historic | | | | Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. On Kauai's Napali |
| neighborhoods and enjoy tasting new culinary | | | | Coast, you can get incredible photos from an air |
| delights, take a Food Tour. | | | | tour, bike ride, or guided hike. |
| Washington DC - There are plenty of free | | | | Niagara Falls, NY - This city often gets forgotten |
| attractions and cheap activities in DC, making this | | | | on must-see lists, but it's worth a second look. |
| the ultimate experience for those on a budget. | | | | There's the obvious stuff to do, like enjoy the |
| The Smithsonian's National Zoo is free and open | | | | roar of the water on a Maid of the Mist boat ride |
| every day (except Christmas Day). The kids will | | | | - but there's also the less obvious city attractions, |
| enjoy seeing the National Mall, thanks to the | | | | like the Niagara Wine Trail. |
| kid-friendly tours offered by DC by Foot. The | | | | The list could go on and on, but these are some |
| National Geographic Museum offers free exhibits | | | | of the ideal spots to see before kicking the |
| on a range of topics. And of course, the real | | | | bucket. It's as simple as reserving your parking |
| reason you go to DC is to see the historical | | | | spot and flying to your favorite destination. |