// Java Document
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// Badlands
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// Baltimore Basilica
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Baltimore BasilicaThe Baltimore Basilica was the first great cathedral built in the United States after the adoption of the Constitution. It was built in a Neoclassical style in 1806-1821 and underwent major restoration work in 2004-2006.
Bighorn Medicine WheelThe Bighorn Medicine Wheel is the most important of several medicine wheels in the American West. Constructed around 700 years ago and aligned with the stars, it is an important sacred site for local Indians as well as New Age practitioners.
Cahokia MoundsThe center of Mississipian Indian culture from 900 to 1300 AD, Cahokia was the largest pre-Columbian community in North America. The Cahokians built several ritual earthwork mounds that can still be seen today.
Colorado Springs Cadet ChapelThe striking appearance of the Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel in Colorado Springs, Colorado, attracted some controversy when it was first completed in 1963, but is now considered one of the most beautiful examples of modern American architecture.
Crater LakeA spectacular mountain lake in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon. Widely renowned for its great depth and beauty, it is also a sacred lake much revered by the Klamath Indians.
Los AngelesThe "City of Angels" is home to a wide array of religious sites, ranging from Episcopalian churches and Chinese temples to the Church of Scientology Celebrity Center.
Mount ShastaA beautiful mountain in northern California believed by Native Americans to be the center of creation. Today, it is considered a major center of cosmic power by New Age devotees.
New OrleansHome to Catholic cathedrals, historic convents, Mardi Gras, and Voodoo.
New York CityNew York City is home to the largest synagogue in the world, towering cathedrals and other important sacred sites that serve its diverse population.
Salt Lake TempleHeadquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) who also founded Salt Lake City itself.
San FranciscoAs historical Spanish mission and modern-day home to a large East Asian population, San Francisco is home to a variety of great religious places from cathedrals to Chinese temples. The cosmopolitan city also has fantastic museums that include religious art from all traditions.
SeattleThis cosmopolitan city is home to many cultures and religions, and offers visitors interesting sacred sites ranging from synagogues to Orthodox churches to Tibetan Buddhist temples.
Sedona, ArizonaAn important site for New Age devotees, Sedona is believed to have several "power vortexes" that are sources of energy. The area also has spectacular scenery and Native American ruins to explore.
Serpent MoundSerpent Mound is a man-made earthwork in the shape of a long, uncoiling serpent nearly a quarter of a mile long. The head of the serpent is aligned to the summer solstice sunset and the coils also may point to the winter solstice sunrise and the equinox sunrise. Created between 1000 and 1500 AD for unknown purposes, the mound is now protected in a state park in Ohio.
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