Landmark Riddles

This worksheet presents ten riddle-style clues about famous U.S. landmarks. Students read each descriptive clue and use their knowledge of U.S. history and geography to identify the correct landmark, writing the name on the line. The clues encourage students to think critically about features such as location, appearance, and cultural significance. This activity strengthens recall of important national monuments and landmarks while also developing inference skills as students interpret descriptive hints. It is an engaging way to reinforce both geography and history content knowledge.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – U.S. Landmarks and National Symbols

Critical Thinking – Using Clues and Inference

English Language Arts – Reading Comprehension of Descriptive Text

Geography – Identifying U.S. Places and Monuments

This worksheet is part of our United States Worksheets collection.