🏛️ US UNESCO Heritage Sites
Match UNESCO World Heritage sites to their states on the interactive US map. No hints—just your knowledge and a quick fact after each answer.
Location Challenge
Click the correct state for each heritage site.
20 Heritage Sites
From Alaska’s glaciers to iconic US landmarks.
Learn As You Play
Get a short explanation after each correct answer.
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📚 How to Play & Learn US UNESCO Sites
Explore US UNESCO World Heritage Sites
This game helps you learn where the United States' UNESCO World Heritage sites are located. Instead of multiple choice questions, you click the correct state on the map and get a short site fact after each correct answer.
How the Game Works
A UNESCO site name appears at the top of the screen. Your job is to click the state where that site is located. There are no tooltips or hints. When you click correctly, the state turns green and a short description appears. If you click the wrong state, it flashes red and you can try again immediately.
Educational Benefits
By combining geography with cultural and natural heritage, you build stronger spatial memory and learn why these sites are globally significant. It is ideal for students, teachers, and anyone who wants a quick way to explore iconic US landmarks and parks.
Tips for Success
- Group by region: West, Southwest, Midwest, Northeast, and South make patterns easier to remember.
- Expect repeats: California, Hawaii, and New Mexico each have multiple UNESCO sites.
- Use the zoom feature: Zoom in on dense areas for accurate clicks.
- Read the facts: The short explanations help you anchor each site to its state.
Game Features
Zoom and pan controls make the map easy to use on desktop or mobile. The scoring system rewards accuracy and speed, and your progress saves automatically for 24 hours. You can skip difficult sites and return later.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many US UNESCO World Heritage sites are included?
The game includes 20 UNESCO World Heritage sites located in US states.
Do some states have multiple heritage sites?
Yes. Some states include multiple UNESCO sites, so the same state may appear more than once.
Do I get a fact after each answer?
Yes. After each correct answer, the game shows a short explanation of the heritage site.
Is this game suitable for students and classroom use?
Yes. It is ideal for geography, history, and cultural studies lessons and for quick review before exams.
Does my progress save if I close the browser?
Yes. Your progress, including completed sites, score, and statistics, is saved in your browser for 24 hours.
Can I use this game on mobile devices or tablets?
Yes. The game is fully responsive and supports pinch-to-zoom on touch devices.
Full list of US UNESCO sites (20)
- Kluane/Wrangell-St. Elias/Glacier Bay/Tatshenshini-Alsek — Alaska
- Grand Canyon National Park — Arizona
- Redwood National and State Parks — California
- Yosemite National Park — California
- Mesa Verde National Park — Colorado
- Everglades National Park — Florida
- Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument — Hawaii
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park — Hawaii
- Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site — Illinois
- Mammoth Cave National Park — Kentucky
- Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park — Montana
- Chaco Culture, including Aztec Ruins — New Mexico
- Taos Pueblo — New Mexico
- Carlsbad Caverns National Park — New Mexico
- Statue of Liberty — New York
- Independence Hall — Pennsylvania
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park — Tennessee
- Monticello and the University of Virginia — Virginia
- Olympic National Park — Washington
- Yellowstone National Park — Wyoming
About this game
US UNESCO Heritage Sites Map Game challenges you to match World Heritage sites to their states without hints. Explore more challenges on the Map Games hub or try World Landmarks next.
How the scoring works
Your score rewards accuracy and speed, with streak bonuses for consecutive correct sites. The game tracks attempts, accuracy rate, best streak, and completion progress so you can improve over time.