Free US Landmark Worksheets

These US landmark worksheets are a fun way for kids to explore 17 famous landmarks across the United States.

Each printable research page includes space to draw the landmark, find it on a map, and record facts about its history, location, design, and size.

We used these alongside our geography studies, and they worked especially well for combining U.S. geography and history in one activity.

The worksheets are best suited to elementary students in grades 2–5 and can be used at home or in the classroom.

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Famous Landmarks Worksheet

The printable includes research pages for 17 famous landmarks across the United States, from Mount Rushmore and the Statue of Liberty to the Golden Gate Bridge and Gateway Arch.

Kids can use each landmark worksheet to research:

• A drawing of the landmark
• Year it was built
• Location (city/state)
• Map labeling
• Materials used
• Historical and fun facts
• Physical description
• Dimensions
• Designers

What US Landmarks Are Included?

The worksheets cover 17 famous landmarks from across the United States, including monuments, historic buildings, bridges, and other recognizable sites.

Mount Rushmore

Carved into the Black Hills of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore features George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.

The worksheet gives kids a chance to research why these four presidents were chosen and learn more about how the monument was created.

Ellis Island

Ellis Island was the arrival point for millions of immigrants entering the United States. Kids can research its location, history, and role in American immigration before adding what they discover to the worksheet.

9/11 Memorial

The 9/11 Memorial in New York City honors the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks. This worksheet can be used alongside an age-appropriate study of the events and why the memorial was created.

One World Trade Center

Also called the Freedom Tower, this building stands as a symbol of hope. It’s the tallest building in the U.S., and we learned why its height, 1,776 feet, is symbolic.

Empire State Building

This Art Deco skyscraper once held the title of tallest building in the world. We had fun learning about its observatories and the way it lights up the New York skyline.

Capitol Building

The U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. is where Congress meets to make federal laws. Kids can locate it on the map and research its distinctive dome, history, and role in the U.S. government.

Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the United States. Kids can research how it was built in France, transported to New York, and became a symbol of freedom.

Learn more with our free Statue of Liberty worksheets.

Arlington Memorial Amphitheater

Located at Arlington National Cemetery, this amphitheater hosts major ceremonies honoring members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Kids can research its history, location, and role in national remembrance.

White House

As the President’s home, the White House was fun to explore through facts and trivia. We especially liked finding out who built it and when it burned down in history.

Hollywood Sign

Originally a real estate ad, this sign became a symbol of the entertainment industry. It’s one of the few landmarks we talked about outside of government or history.

Jefferson Memorial

The Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C. honors Thomas Jefferson, the third U.S. president and principal author of the Declaration of Independence. Kids can research its history, architecture, and the significance of its location.

Dig deeper into early U.S. history with our free Thomas Jefferson worksheets, perfect for reinforcing key facts.

Golden Gate Bridge

With its bold red color and huge towers, the Golden Gate Bridge is a favorite. The worksheet helped us learn not just about its design but how long it took to build.

Lincoln Memorial

The seated statue of Abraham Lincoln and the building’s Greek design made this a standout for us. It helped connect what we’d read in history books to a real place.

Studying Lincoln next? Our free Abraham Lincoln coloring pages are a great fit for younger learners.

The Alamo

The Alamo in San Antonio is one of the best-known historic sites from the Texas Revolution. Kids can research the 1836 Battle of the Alamo and discover why the site became an important part of Texas history.

Hoover Dam

We didn’t realize how big this dam was until we filled in the numbers! Its role in the Great Depression and the way it powers parts of the West was fascinating.

Space Needle

Built for the 1962 World’s Fair, the Space Needle gave us a chance to talk about architecture and innovation. We liked reading about its rotating restaurant, too.

Gateway Arch

The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, stands 630 feet tall and was built as a monument to westward expansion. Kids can research its unusual design, construction, and the history behind the landmark.

If you’re studying regions, check out our free North America worksheets!

More USA Geography Worksheets and Activities

Continue exploring the United States with our geography printables, including map activities, country studies, and worksheets for different ages.

Kids can test what they know with our U.S. landmarks and geography challenge, covering famous landmarks, state capitals, national parks, and other locations across the country.

For more U.S.-focused activities, our state facts worksheet helps kids research capitals, state symbols, landmarks, and other key facts. We also have 50 states coloring pages for a more relaxed geography activity.

We’ve also found geography board games useful for reinforcing states and locations away from worksheets, while our guide to learning the 50 states has more ideas for practicing states, capitals, and map skills.

For landmarks beyond the United States, our Seven Wonders of the World worksheets explore famous ancient and modern landmarks from around the world.

Books About US Landmarks for Kids

A few good reference books make it much easier for kids to complete the research sections of the worksheets. These are especially useful for finding facts about where each landmark is located, when it was built, and why it is important.

TIME for Kids: Exploring American Landmarks explores famous places across the country, including Mount Rushmore and the Space Needle. With plenty of photographs and interesting facts, it’s a great companion to the landmark research pages.

National Parks: A Kid’s Guide to America’s Parks, Monuments and Landmarks covers more than 75 places across the United States. It includes the Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore, and Ellis Island, along with history, geography, and facts kids can use in their research.

The 50 States is the book we’ve used for quick facts about states, cities, landmarks, and other notable places. It’s particularly useful for helping kids connect each landmark to its location on the U.S. map.

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Last Updated on 24 September 2026 by Clare Brown