Statue of Liberty
New York, NY · inscribed 1984
40.6892, -74.0445
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the US
Every US UNESCO World Heritage Site — from the Statue of Liberty to Yellowstone — on one interactive map.
Cultural
8 locationsIndependence Hall
Philadelphia, PA · inscribed 1979
39.9489, -75.1500
Cahokia Mounds
Collinsville, IL · inscribed 1982
38.6553, -90.0617
Monticello
Charlottesville, VA · inscribed 1987
38.0093, -78.4527
San Antonio Missions
San Antonio, TX · inscribed 2015
29.3880, -98.4778
Taos Pueblo
Taos, NM · inscribed 1992
36.4385, -105.5448
Chaco Culture
Nageezi, NM · inscribed 1987
36.0544, -107.9117
Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks
Ohio · inscribed 2023
39.3742, -82.9920
Mixed
2 locationsMesa Verde National Park
Colorado · inscribed 1978
37.2309, -108.4618
Papahānaumokuākea
Hawaii · inscribed 2010
25.8000, -171.5000
Natural
10 locationsYellowstone National Park
WY/MT/ID · inscribed 1978
44.4280, -110.5885
Grand Canyon National Park
Arizona · inscribed 1979
36.1069, -112.1129
Great Smoky Mountains
TN/NC · inscribed 1983
35.6131, -83.5532
Mammoth Cave
Kentucky · inscribed 1981
37.1862, -86.1000
Everglades National Park
Florida · inscribed 1979
25.2866, -80.8987
Olympic National Park
Washington · inscribed 1981
47.8021, -123.6044
Hawaii Volcanoes
Hawaii · inscribed 1987
19.4194, -155.2885
Glacier Bay / Wrangell-St. Elias
Alaska · inscribed 1979
58.6658, -136.9002
Carlsbad Caverns
New Mexico · inscribed 1995
32.1479, -104.5567
Yosemite National Park
California · inscribed 1984
37.8651, -119.5383
20 US UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The United States has 25 UNESCO sites — natural, cultural, and mixed.
- 11 natural (Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Everglades, Olympic, etc.)
- 10 cultural (Statue of Liberty, Independence Hall, San Antonio Missions, etc.)
- Mixed sites combine cultural and natural significance
Plan a UNESCO road trip
Several US sites cluster geographically for a single multi-stop trip.
- Southwest: Grand Canyon → Chaco Culture → Mesa Verde → Carlsbad Caverns → Taos Pueblo
- California: Yosemite + nearby parks
- East Coast: Statue of Liberty → Independence Hall → Monticello
Pro tips
UNESCO sites are managed differently than typical attractions.
- Some are inside national parks (read NPS guidance first)
- Some have visitor caps (Independence Hall, Taos Pueblo) — book ahead
- Some require permits (Chaco Culture, Papahānaumokuākea)
Frequently asked questions
How many UNESCO sites are in the US?
25 inscribed sites as of 2024.
Most-visited US UNESCO site?
The Grand Canyon, with around 6M annual visitors.
Newest US site?
Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks (Ohio), inscribed in 2023.
What's a 'mixed' site?
A site recognized for both cultural and natural significance — Mesa Verde and Papahānaumokuākea qualify.
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