The Final State of the Union
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Summary:
As President Obama announces a plan to make the United States the most popular tourist destination in the world, we look at some of the American treasures the First Family has visited
Acacia State Park, Maine
President Barack Obama and his family hike on Cadillac Mountain at Acadia National Park in Maine, July 16, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
Grand Canyon, Arizona
President Barack Obama looks at the Grand Canyon in Arizona on Aug. 16, 2009. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
Lincoln Memorial, Washington, DC
President Barack Obama greets tourists at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., Saturday, April 9, 2011. The President made an unannounced stop to thank people for visiting the memorial a day after he and Congressional leaders agreed on a bill to keep the government open. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
Aquinnah, Massachusetts
President Barack Obama and family tour the Gay Head lighthouse in Aquinnah, Mass., while on vacation on Martha's Vineyard, Aug. 27, 2009. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
East Gallatin River, Montana
President Barack Obama and local fishing guide Dan Vermillion fish for trout on the East Gallatin River near Belgrade, Mont., on Aug.14, 2009. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
Martin Luther King Memorial, Washington, DC
The Obama family made an unannounced visit to tour the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial in Washington, D.C., the night before the President made remarks at the official dedication of the memorial. (by Pete Souza)
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha wait for Old Faithful to erupt during their visit to Yellowstone National Park on Aug. 15, 2009. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have a chance encounter with other hikers while walking along a trail off the Blue Ridge Parkway outside of Asheville, N.C., April 23, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
Panama City, Florida
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama react to daughter Sasha's hole in one while playing miniature golf at Pirate's Island Golf in Panama City Beach, Fla., Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
