15 Places to Visit Across the United States

Inside this gallery: 15 historical photographs, each with the year, the place, and the story behind the picture.

• Acadia National Park, Maine — the past. Granite coast, forest trails, carriage roads, and mountain viewpoints place several landscapes close together.
• New York City, New York — the past. New York rewards themed days: art, theater, food, architecture, parks, or neighborhood history.
• Washington, D.C. — the past. National museums, monuments, neighborhoods, and riverfront areas can fill days without a car.
• Great Smoky Mountains National Park — the past. Forested ridges, waterfalls, historic structures, and wildlife draw visitors across Tennessee and North Carolina.

Tap any photo above to jump in, or view the full story below.