Appalachian National Scenic Trail – This fantastic trail covers 222,174 acres and it stretches for approx 2,160 miles. This long trail runs from Maine to Georgia and it runs takes you through many areas from New Hampshire to Vermont and from New York to North Carolina and it finishes up in Georgia. http://www.appalachiantrail.org

Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site – This national historic site is situated on over 180 acres this site will give visitor’s access to Val-Kil which is where Eleanor Roosevelt retreated to and its surrounding landscape and gardens which are a beauty to behold. http://www.sitesofconscience.org/eng/roosevelt.htm

Castle Clinton – This national monument is situated on approx 1 acre of land and it is named after the Mr DeWitt Clinton who was once the Mayor of New York city. The Battery was constructed back in 1808 and was completed in 1811. There were several forts constructed on around this castle which were built to aid in the defence of New York harbour back in 1812. http://areas.wildernet.com/pages/area.cfm?areaID=NYCACL&CU_ID=1

Martin van Buren National Historic Site – This site is situated on approx 39 acres and it can be located in Kinderhook New York and it was the retirement home for the 8th president of the US Mr Martin Van Buren. http://www.nps.gov/mava/index.htm

Saint Paul’s Church National Historic Site – One of New York’s oldest parishes the church is located on over 6 acres. This church is associated with the American Revolution and it was also the site of the Great Election way back in 1773. http://www.nps.gov/sapa/

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site – This historic site is located on over 80 acres it was once the home of the 26th US president Mr Theodore Roosevelt. He lived here from 1886 right up to 1919 where he died. http://www.theodoreroosevelt.org/modern/sagamore.htm

Ellis Island National Monument – This site occupies over 27 acres and it was the landing point for over 12 million immigrants for their entry into the US between the years of 1892 and 1954. http://www.nps.gov/elis/

Federal Hall National Memorial – Located on approx half an acre, this is the site where the first US president took the oath; the Bill of rights was also adopted here back in 1789. http://federalhall.areaparks.com/

Fire Island National Seashore – This site stretches for over 32 miles it is made up of under just 20,000 acres; it is situated off Long Island which can be found in over just one hour from east New York. This beautiful resort offers a feast of cultural and natural resources, everything from dunes and washed beaches to maritime forests. http://fireisland.areaparks.com/

Fort Stanwix National Monument – This site was constructed in 1758 and is located on over 15 acres of land. In 1977 when the British forces invaded Canada this was the site of the American defence. In 1768 the Treaty of Fort Stanwix with the Iroquois was signed on this historic site. http://www.nps.gov/fost/

Statue of Liberty National Monument – This famous statue was gift from France to signify International friendship, it can be found in New York harbour. It was handed over in 1886 and it was restored in time for her centennial celebration in 186. http://www.americanparknetwork.com/parkinfo/sl/

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site - As the name would suggest this site was the birthplace of the 26th US president Theodore Roosevelt. http://theodore-roosevelt-national-historic-site.visit-new-york-city.com/

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site – Situated on one acre this land plays home to Ansley Wilcox House in Buffalo, it was here that Roosevelt took the oath to take up office as the 26th President of the US after the assassination of President William Mckinley. http://www.nps.gov/thri/

Upper Delaware National Scenic and Recreational River – This is the longest free flowing River in the Northeast, it runs for over 73 miles it covers approx 75,000 acres. It runs along the New York Pennsylvania border. http://www.nps.gov/upde/

General Grant National Memorial – The 18th US President is buried in this National Memorial which occupies approx 1 acre. Ulysses S. Grant was the commander who was responsible for bringing the Civil war to an end and his Lady wife’s tomb can also be found here. http://generalgrant.areaparks.com/

Hamilton Grange National Memorial – This grange is located on over 1 acre and it is dedicated to Mr Alexander Hamilton. He was the first Secretary of the treasury; he occupied this role from 1789 to 1795. http://hamiltongrange.areaparks.com/

Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site – This site is base on approx 800 acres and it was the birthplace, home and burial ground for America’s 32nd President Mr Franklin D. Roosevelt. Roosevelt was America’s only 4 term President. http://www.nps.gov/hofr/

Women’s Rights National Historic Park – This Historic site commemorates women’s struggle for even rights and it includes sites dedicated to some of the legendary women activists such as Elizabeth Stanton. This famous site covers over 6 acres. http://womensrights.areaparks.com/

Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site – This luxurious 54 room mansion over looks the Hudson River and it is situated on over 210 acres of glorious landscape. The site would have played home to some of the elite millionaires of the 19th century. http://www.nps.gov/vama/