The U.S. is full of iconic landmarks with many being popular bucket list destinations. According to the travel blog Discoverer, two of them can be found in the Pacific Northwest.
The website has compiled a list of 25 classic American landmarks to see.
Here’s what to know about the two landmarks in Oregon and Washington.
Located in southern Oregon, Crater Lake is the deepest in the U.S. with depths reaching 1,943 feet, according to the National Park Service.
The national park is a highly sought destination for travelers, with nearly 560,000 visitors in 2023, the National Park Service reports.
The lake was created after a volcanic eruption on Mount Mazama resulted in a large crater, or caldera, that filled with rain and snowmelt over hundreds of years.
Due to the way the lake was formed, it is not only known for its depth, but how pristine its waters are. The lake’s crystal-clear waters have been measured to nearly 140 feet of visibility.
To visit Crater Lake National Park, guests must either pay an entrance fee or have a National Park Service pass.
Entrance fees and passes can be purchased ahead of time or at any entrance station upon arrival, according to the National Park Service.
Standard entrance passes are between $15 to $30. Cash is not accepted.
People can visit Crater Lake any time as the park is open 24 hours a day, year-round, however, some areas are closed seasonally due to snow.
Visitors should check for closures before visiting Crater Lake.
Entrance fee-free dates to visit Crater Lake in 2025 are:
The Space Needle in Seattle is an icon of the Pacific Northwest and rivals others landmarks like the Statue of Liberty.
The Space Needle is 605 feet tall and consists of a saucer shaped observatory with floor-to-ceiling glass panoramic views, and an upper-level outdoor observation deck, according to the Space Needle website.
The upper observation level connects to The Loupe Lounge and a rotating glass floor, where people can have a unique dining experience with amazing views.
The Space Needle was built in 1961 and opened during World Fair on April 21, 1962, where it received an estimated 2.65 million visitors. Among those visitors included celebrities like Elvis Presley, the Shah and Empress of Iran, Prince Philip of Great Britain, Bobby Kennedy, Walter Cronkite, John Wayne, Bob Hope, Walt Disney and more, according to the Space Needle website.
Tickets to visit the Space Needle start at $35 for adults with additional costs for add-ons. It is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday to Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Here are the 25 classic American landmarks on the list published by Discoverer.
Ginnie Sandoval is the Oregon Connect reporter for the Statesman Journal. Sandoval can be reached at GSandoval@gannett.com or on X at@GinnieSandoval.
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