Then-and-Now Photos of US Landmarks That'll Have You Traveling Across the Country and Time

Most countries have famous landmarks that are deemed iconic by people from all over the world. Italy has the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Coliseum. China has the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. France has the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. The United States has. . . almost too many to count. Traveling around the world, or even cross-country, to see these landmarks isn't exactly ideal right now, due to COVID-19 restrictions. But these famous US landmark photos of some of its most iconic places at their inception and now will serve as a virtual road trip through time.

Some of these famous US landmarks look drastically different than they did when they were first built or discovered, while others appear the same on the surface but are surrounded by what seems like a whole new world. Seeing how these landmarks have transformed over the years (and watching America grow around them) from the comfort of your home may not be as fun as renting an RV and visiting them all, but it's the safest option now and will get you even more excited for your summer 2021 road trip.