These Oldest Sites In America Will Take You Back In Time
Our team travels the Nation visiting and documenting America's oldest places. We give you a firsthand look by sharing our storytelling photos and much more. These oldest locations are full of captivating history. Amazingly, some are older than America itself. If you're looking for a unique and nostalgic getaway, these are the destinations to visit. Most of these oldest sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of America's historic places worthy of preservation. Over 95,000 properties are listed, representing nearly 2 million contributing resources. These resources include National Historic buildings, sites, structures, objects, an estimated 200 landmark districts and 2,600 National Historic Landmarks including over 600 natural landmark sites.
How These Oldest Places Are Selected
The following criteria determine our selection of these oldest places and sites: They must remain in active use today, maintaining their original structure, footprint, and purpose. Listed in no particular order: