Cuernos del Paine features sharp granite peaks in Chile's Andes. Mount Thor offers world's greatest vertical drop at 1,250m. Alpamayo stands at 5,947m with edible Viennetta flutes. Matterhorn, 4,478m, credited with birth of Alpinism. Ama Dablam, 6,812m, used as Gmail background and iOS 7 wallpaper
Statue of Liberty stands at 151 feet tall in New York City. Golden Gate Bridge spans San Francisco to Marin in iconic orange color. Smithsonian Museums offer free access to major national collections. Kennedy Space Center provides space exploration experiences
Hagia Sophia, a Byzantine masterpiece, spans 7570 square metres. Grand Bazaar features 4000 shops and workshops across Istanbul. Ani Ruins contain ancient structures from Silk Road period. Anıtkabir honors Atatürk, constructed between 1944-1953. Ankara Castle showcases traces of various civilizations
Grand Canyon spans 278 miles and is the largest canyon in the US. Monument Valley features massive red sandstone buttes reaching 1000 feet. Yellowstone National Park contains geysers and hot springs. Everglades are unique wetlands home to diverse wildlife
Yellowstone National Park features canyons, mountains, waterfalls, and Grand Prismatic Spring. Maroon Bells in Colorado stands out with two peaks and crystal clear Maroon Lake. Monument Valley showcases red sandstone buttes along Utah-Arizona border. Antelope Canyon in Arizona displays vibrant sandstone walls and arches. Grand Teton National Park contains ancient mountain range reaching 9 million years
WEF's Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report ranks countries based on natural resources. Top 30 countries selected from natural resources section. Traveler editors' personal picks considered bonus entries