How tall is the Statue of Liberty from base to torch?
305 feet
151 feet
225 feet
175 feet
Standing 305 feet tall, Lady Liberty has been welcoming visitors since 1886. The tablet she holds measures 23 feet, 7 inches in length.
In which year was Mount Rushmore’s construction completed?
1939
1941
1927
1945
The massive sculpture took 14 years to complete, from 1927 to 1941, with over 400 workers carving the 60-foot heads of four presidents.
What is the exact height of the Washington Monument?
555 feet
500 feet
666 feet
450 feet
At exactly 555 feet, 5⅛ inches tall, it was briefly the world’s tallest structure until the Eiffel Tower was completed in 1889.
Which architect designed the Gateway Arch in St. Louis?
Frank Lloyd Wright
Eero Saarinen
I.M. Pei
Louis Sullivan
Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen designed the 630-foot stainless steel arch in 1947, though construction wasn’t completed until 1965.
What year did construction begin on the Golden Gate Bridge?
1933
1929
1931
1935
Construction began January 5, 1933, and took four years to complete. The bridge’s distinctive color is officially called ‘International Orange.’
How many steps lead to the crown of the Statue of Liberty?
354
377
397
412
Visitors must climb 354 steps to reach the crown. There is no elevator access to the crown, making it quite a workout!
What is the total length of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool?
2,029 feet
1,800 feet
2,500 feet
1,600 feet
The pool is 2,029 feet long and 167 feet wide, containing approximately 6.75 million gallons of water.
In which year was Alcatraz first used as a federal prison?
1934
1929
1941
1925
Though previously a military prison, Alcatraz became a federal penitentiary in 1934, operating until 1963 and housing infamous criminals like Al Capone.
How many acres does Central Park cover?
843
789
901
756
At 843 acres, Central Park was the first public park in America to be developed using landscape architecture techniques.
What is the height of Space Needle in Seattle?
605 feet
520 feet
550 feet
580 feet
Standing 605 feet tall, the Space Needle was built for the 1962 World’s Fair and can withstand winds up to 200 mph.
How many stones were used to build the Pentagon?
680000
720000
550000
830000
The Pentagon was constructed using 680,000 tons of sand and gravel from the Potomac River, processed into 435,000 cubic yards of concrete.
What year was the Empire State Building completed?
1931
1929
1933
1935
Completed in 1931 in just 410 days, it remained the world’s tallest building for nearly 40 years until the World Trade Center’s completion.
How many acres is the National Mall in Washington, D.C.?
146
309
246
182
The National Mall spans 309 acres and is home to over 2,000 American Elm trees and numerous iconic monuments.
What year did the Hoover Dam begin operating?
1936
1933
1939
1935
The dam began operating in 1936, having been completed ahead of schedule and under budget during the Great Depression.
How many visitors does the Grand Canyon receive annually?
6.4 million
5.2 million
4.8 million
7.1 million
The Grand Canyon receives approximately 6.4 million visitors each year, making it one of America’s most visited national parks.
What is the height of Niagara Falls’ American Falls?
176 feet
167 feet
188 feet
159 feet
The American Falls drops 176 feet and spans 1,060 feet wide, though the actual falls are only 70 feet high due to rock debris at the base.
How many rooms are in the Biltmore Estate?
250
175
225
200
America’s largest private residence has 250 rooms, including 35 bedrooms, 43 bathrooms, and 65 fireplaces.
In which year was Independence Hall completed?
1753
1748
1756
1751
Completed in 1753, Independence Hall was where both the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were debated and signed.
What is the total length of the National Mall from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial?
1.9 miles
2.1 miles
1.7 miles
2.3 miles
The National Mall stretches 1.9 miles from the steps of the Capitol building to the Lincoln Memorial.
How many people can fit inside the Statue of Liberty’s crown?
6
10
8
12
Only six people can fit inside the crown at once, and visitors must obtain special crown access tickets months in advance.
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