Budget Travel listed eight to - miss American sights . It 's undeniable that Washington was the greater warrior , but it was Jefferson who authored the Declaration of Independence and helped define our claim to liberty -- the reason we fought in the first place . Monticello , Yellowstone National Park and others made the list . They also considered the Golden Gate Bridge , the Grand Canyon and more .
Budget Travel listed eight to - miss American sights . Monticello , Yellowstone National Park and others made the list . They also considered the Golden Gate Bridge , the Grand Canyon and more .