Top 10 Wonders
of North America

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Top 10 rankings
North America
Wonders

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on each wonder

Grand Canyon
Teotihuacan
Chichen Itza
Carlsbad Caverns
Metropolitan Museum
Yellowstone
New York Skyline
Niagara Falls
Yosemite
Banff

Brief
descriptions

Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon is the result of over a billion years of erosion. Its depth, width and length exceed most visitors' expectations.

Arizona, USA.

Grand Canyon

Teotihuacan

Teotihuacan is an ancient religious multiplex. Its Pyramid of the Sun is as high as a 27-story building. The Pyramid of the Moon is also sizeable.

Near Mexico City

Teotihuacan

Chichen Itza

This large archaelogical site on the Yucatan Peninsula has well-preserved Mayan ruins, including the grand Chichen Itza pyramid.

Mexico.

Chichen Itza

Carlsbad Caverns

Carlsbad Caverns are a gigantic cave complex that is viewed via underground sightseeing trails. The ceiling of one room rises as high as a 20 story building.

New Mexico, USA.

Carlsbad Caverns

Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the world's two greatest all-around museums. Its art and historical treasures span 5,000 years.

New York, USA.

Metropolitan Museum

Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park has the largest number of geothermal features on earth. Its wildlife and scenic waterfalls also help draw millions of visitors annually.

Northwest USA.

Yellowstone

New York Skyline

The densely packed tall skyscrapers astound the eye. The New York skyline view is dramatic both in the day and at night. The 102 story Empire State Building is currently the city's tallest structure.

Manhattan, USA.

New York Skyline

Niagara Falls

Although Niagara Falls pales in comparison to Iguazu Falls and Victoria Falls, it is still breathtaking. The view of Horseshoe Falls from the Canadian (not the American) side is the one that thrills visitors most.

Canada & USA

Niagara Falls

Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park is a colossal valley framed on two sides by precipitous mountain cliffs. It is one of nature's most photogenic settings.

California, USA.

Yosemite

Banff National Park

This natural wonder strategically sits in the rugged Canadian Rockies, offering vacationers spectacular views of jagged peaks and mountain lakes. Banff National Park is also known for its fascinating wildlife.

Alberta, Canada

Banff

About my Top 10
North America wonder rankings

The first nine North American selections are on my Top 100 Wonders of the World list (and are therefore Gold Medal winners). The tenth selection is a Silver Wonder winner.

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