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America’s best urban national parks

Lilit Marcus
By Lilit Marcus, CNN
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Published 8:00 AM EDT, Mon September 3, 2018
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<strong>America's urban national parks:</strong> It's fitting that the birthplace of President Teddy Roosevelt (pictured), who founded the NPS, is itself a national park in New York City. Click through the gallery to find more national parks in cities:
America's urban national parks: It's fitting that the birthplace of President Teddy Roosevelt (pictured), who founded the NPS, is itself a national park in New York City. Click through the gallery to find more national parks in cities:
National Parks Service
<strong>Boston National Historic Park, Massachusetts</strong><strong>:</strong> Eight sites, including Faneuil Hall, comprise this historic walking tour.
Boston National Historic Park, Massachusetts: Eight sites, including Faneuil Hall, comprise this historic walking tour.
National Parks Service
<strong>Gateway Arch National Park, St. Louis: </strong>The famous silver arch was the first major commission for Finnish architect Eero Saarinen.
Gateway Arch National Park, St. Louis: The famous silver arch was the first major commission for Finnish architect Eero Saarinen.
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<strong>The National Mall and Memorial Parks, Washington, DC:</strong> The tall white Washington Monument is the most eye-catching site in "America's front yard."
The National Mall and Memorial Parks, Washington, DC: The tall white Washington Monument is the most eye-catching site in "America's front yard."
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<strong>San Juan National Historic Site, Puerto Rico</strong>: The Spanish built this fortification, which was also a US military base during the World Wars.
San Juan National Historic Site, Puerto Rico: The Spanish built this fortification, which was also a US military base during the World Wars.
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<strong>Independence National Park, Philadelphia:</strong> The famous Liberty Bell, pictured here, is just one of the attractions in "America's most historic square mile."
Independence National Park, Philadelphia: The famous Liberty Bell, pictured here, is just one of the attractions in "America's most historic square mile."
Darryl W. Moran/National Parks Service
<strong>World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, Honolulu, Hawaii: </strong>This site, which commemorates the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, is accessible only by boat.
World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, Honolulu, Hawaii: This site, which commemorates the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, is accessible only by boat.
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<strong>Statue of Liberty National Monument, New York City:</strong> In addition to being a national park, Lady Liberty is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Statue of Liberty National Monument, New York City: In addition to being a national park, Lady Liberty is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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<strong>Alamo Mission, San Antonio:</strong> A major site of the Mexican-American War, it's also responsible for the phrase, "Remember the Alamo!"
Alamo Mission, San Antonio: A major site of the Mexican-American War, it's also responsible for the phrase, "Remember the Alamo!"
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US national parks you'll find in the middle of cities