Comprised of 50 states, the USA just marginally smaller than Europe.
It’s in this vast country that you will find an unbelievably diverse array of natural
landscapes, cityscapes, people and cultures.
From the tropical islands of Hawaii to the desert landscape of the Grand Canyon, as well
as the multicultural cities such as Chicago and New York City, you’ll never be stuck
for destinations to discover.
Here’s a look at the best places to visit in the USA:
Aspen.
Aspen, Colorado, is the place to go for skiing in the USA.
Four separate skiing areas – Aspen Highlands, Ajax Mountain, Buttermilk and Snowmass further
down the valley – make it a frosty playground for winter sports.
Aspen exploded as a silver mining town in the late 19th century; something reflected
in the architecture from this time.
Summer is a good time for heading to the hills and there are hiking opportunities galore
nearby.
The capital and largest city of Georgia, Atlanta is a sprawling city with three urban skylines
rising up from the picturesque scenery of rolling hills, pine forest, magnificent old
oak trees and charming magnolia trees.
Established as a railroad terminus in 1837, Atlanta has emerged as the leader of the New
South.
The city’s top attractions are the CNN Center, World of Coca-Cola and the Georgia Aquarium,
which features the world’s largest indoor aquarium.
Yosemite National Park.
rising up from the picturesque scenery of rolling hills, pine forest, magnificent old
oak trees and charming magnolia trees.
Established as a railroad terminus in 1837, Atlanta has emerged as the leader of the New
South.
The city’s top attractions are the CNN Center, World of Coca-Cola and the Georgia Aquarium,
which features the world’s largest indoor aquarium.
World-famous Yosemite National Park has become the iconic hangout for keen wilderness hikers,
who enjoy spending weekends attempting the many trails that crisscross the parks.
Yosemite is high on many bucket-lists, with people drawn to its dramatic scenery and beautiful
wildlife, powerful waterfalls, impressive sequoias and jaw-dropping cliffs.
Iconic and photogenic centerpieces include the granite cliffs of El Capitan and Half
Dome as well as the imposing Bridal veil Fall.
Zion National Park
Even among America’s National Parks, few can match the stunning beauty of Zion National
Park.
Situated near Springdale in southern Utah, the park protects a series of incredible rock
formations and high sandstone cliffs, and is a favorite spot for hiking, canyoneering
and climbing.
Unlike many other parks in the American Southwest, where visitors look down from the rim of a
canyon, visitors to Zion walk on the canyon floor and look up.
In addition to the magnificent monoliths and cliffs, the park is known for its desert landscape
of sandstone canyons, mesas, and high plateaus.
San Antonio.
The jewel of Texas, San Antonio is a city steeped in both rich history and modern day
appeal.
Located in south-central Texas, the city is one of the largest in the United States and
best known as the home to the Alamo.
Another of San Antonio’s most visited attractions is the Riverwalk, a vibrant pedestrian scene
of restaurants, shops and entertainment venues stretching along both sides of the San Antonio
River right in the middle of the downtown area.
Savannah.
The quintessential Southern city, Savannah draws millions of tourists every year to its
charming scenes of Victorian architecture, cobbled streets and moss-draped oaks.
Lying on the Atlantic Coast in eastern Georgia, Savannah is the state’s oldest city, rich
in history, hospitality and natural beauty.
A walk around the Historic District’s cobbled streets allows views of beautiful old mansions
from the 19th century and historic sites.
When you’ve had enough of old buildings, a stroll through the tree-lined paths of leafy
Forsyth Park is bound to refresh you.
Philadelphia.
Commonly referred to by locals as “Philly,” Philadelphia is major US city in southeastern
Pennsylvania and home to the iconic Liberty Bell and the Philly cheesesteak sandwich.
Regarded as the “Birthplace of America,” Philadelphia is known as the city in which
the country’s founding fathers signed the 1776 Declaration of Independence and the US
Constitution.
There’s a host of interesting art museums to visit in the city, including the Philadelphia
Museum of Art, which is not only one of the largest in the world, but also famous for
its long flight of steps which were featured in the 1976 film “Rocky”.
Sedona.
art scene and spiritual retreats.
However, Sedona’s most popular attraction is the breathtaking array of red sandstone
formations that create a striking red and orange backdrop to the town.
Attracting artists, spiritual seekers and outdoor lovers alike, Sedona’s brilliant
landscape offers much to see and do.
Incredible natural landmarks like Airport Mesa and Cathedral Rock present excellent
photograph opportunities.
San Diego.
Centered around a natural harbor, the coastal Californian city of San Diego is located on
the border with Mexico.
It’s rich in Mexican culture, delicious seafood and blessed with a year-round mild
climate.
Visitors are attracted to the city for its laid-back mindset, and opportunities to soak
up some beautiful sun, sea, and sand.
Then there’s also the bustling Balboa Park, where you can find San Diego Zoo, among dozens
of museums and botanic gardens.
Denali National Park.
third largest national park in the United States.
The piece de resistance of this incredible slice of wilderness is Denali.
Once known as Mount McKinley, this is the tallest mountain not just in the USA, but
the whole of North America.
Bike, hike or mountaineer yourself through this region for stunning scenery and sights
of grizzly bears, wolves, and moose.
New Orleans.
Regarded as one of the most unique cities in the USA, New Orleans is widely known for
its distinctive French Creole culture, cuisine, and architecture as well as jazz music and
the annual Mardi Gras celebration.
Situated in southeastern Louisiana, New Orleans is the state’s largest city and a major
US seaport.
Devastated by heavy flooding from Hurricane Katrina in 2005, New Orleans is now mostly
recovered and remains one of the best places to visit in the USA.
Niagara Falls.
Located on the Niagara River, the falls are a culmination of the flow of water that gushes
out of the Upper Great Lakes and are actually made up of three falls – Horseshoe Falls,
the American Falls, and the Bridal Veil Falls.
Six million cubic feet of water cascades over the ridge every second, making for an incredibly
impressive site which draws an estimated 30 million tourists a year.
Boston.
One of the oldest cities in the USA, Boston is best known for its wealth of American history,
architecture and academic institutions.
The capital and largest city in New England, Boston is spectacular sight in spring and
autumn with flowering trees and fall foliage.
As the setting of many historic events that led up to the American Revolution, Boston
is steeped in early American history.
Miami.
One of the most vivacious cities in the USA, Miami is best known for its sunny beaches,
Latin culture and sizzling nightlife.
Located in southeastern Florida off the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, Miami is also a major
port city managing the world’s largest number of passenger cruise ships.
Across the bay from Miami on a barrier island is Miami Beach, known for its Art Deco architecture
and glamorous South Beach.
Seattle.
Home to global giants like Boeing, Starbucks and Amazon, Seattle is the largest city of
the USA’s Pacific Northwest region.
Seattle is nicknamed the Emerald City due to its lush scenery resulting from a rainy
climate.
The skyline of Seattle is a thicket of towering skyscrapers.
The crowning glory is the futuristic 605-foot tall Space Needle, built in 1962.
The city is well-known for it’s seafood, which you can try at the historic Pike Place
Market.
What’s more: the surrounding pine forests make for perfect hiking.
Hawaii.
The Polynesian archipelago of Hawaii is a veritable paradise that’s spread across
hundreds of islands in the Pacific Ocean.
With its tropical climate, famously pristine beaches and wealth of natural scenery, Hawaii
has been promoted as a tropical destination since the end of WW2.
The islands are also a prime destination of surfers from around the world.
Despite the steady influx of visitors, indigenous Hawaiian culture still thrives and can be
seen in ceremonies, traditions and folk music.
Orlando.
Home to world famous theme parks like Walt Disney World, SeaWorld and Universal Studios,
Orlando is no doubt a favorite destination for family vacations.
Located in central Florida, Orlando is a place where dreams and magic become reality.
With several amusement parks, visitors to Orlando can meet their favorite storybook
characters, reenact live famous movie scenes, ride thrilling roller coasters and watch dolphins
performing marvelous tricks.
Washington DC.
The capital of the United States and seat of the federal government, Washington D.C.
is located on the country’s East Coast.
A cosmopolitan city that is home to many diverse cultures, Washington is widely known by its
many iconic landmarks like the White House, Capitol Building, the Washington Monument
and the Lincoln Memorial.
Many of these monuments are all located within the beautifully landscaped parkland known
as the National Mall.
Los Angeles.
by the Pacific Coast, mountains and valleys.
Often regarded as the “Entertainment Capital of the World”, LA is awash with celebrity
culture.
You can see the handprints of film stars on Hollywood Boulevard or go on a tour to see
stars’ homes in Beverly Hills.
For laid back days there’s the bohemian neighborhood of Venice Beach, home to Muscle
Beach and a rambling promenade that doubles as a stage for all sorts of quirky street
performers.
Chicago.
Nicknamed the “Windy City” and best known for its towering skyscrapers, sports teams
and unique style of hot dogs and pizzas, Chicago is the third-largest city in the USA.
Located on Lake Michigan in the heart of the Midwest region in northeastern Illinois, Chicago
is a major hub for finance, industry, and commerce.
The city’s numerous sites range from the futuristic Millennium Park and the iconic
Sears Tower to the Navy Pier with its parks, restaurants, and amusements.
Numerous genres of music such as Jazz, Blues, and House music have roots in the live music
venues around Chicago.
Yellowstone.
Established in 1872, Yellowstone is famous for being the very first national park in
the world.
There are numerous geysers to watch here – notably Old Faithful, which is practically legendary;
it never fails to erupt on schedule.
And then there’s the multicolored Grand Prismatic Spring, ringed by rainbow colors
thanks to different bacteria that live in the cooler sections of this boiling body of
water.
Yellowstone National Park is also home to more wild animals than just about any place
in the United States.
Las Vegas.
as it is, but it’s thanks to the cavalcade of casinos here that Las Vegas is so famous.
The most well-known casinos themselves are practically household names: Caesar’s Palace,
MGM Grand, the Bellagio.
In addition to gambling, show girls and lavish performances, Las Vegas offers plenty more
to suit people of all ages and interests.
On the main street called the Strip, there are the Bellagio’s impressive fountain shows,
a replica of the Eiffel Tower and an Egyptian pyramid, amongst other landmarks.
San Francisco.
Set on the tip of a peninsula, San Francisco is a beautiful city in northern California
that is famous for a lot of things.
Undoubtedly, the Golden Gate Bridge is the city’s number one attraction.
Tourists can drive, bike ride or walk across this famous suspension bridge to admire and
photograph stunning views.
There’s also the bustling Chinatown, the seafood at the ever-popular Fisherman’s
Wharf, the notorious island prison of Alcatraz and the famously steep and winding Lombard
Street.
You’ll be hard pressed to get bored in this fascinating city.
Grand Canyon.
Attracting millions of visitors every year, the Grand Canyon is one of those bucket list
destinations in the USA.
Located in northern Arizona, this massive natural wonder was carved by the Colorado
River over a period of several million years.
It is not the deepest or the longest canyon in the world but the overwhelming size and
colorful landscape offers visitor vistas that are hard to match.
Simply find a viewpoint and peer over the edge, or fly over it in a helicopter.
If you want a really long hike, go for the Rim-to-Rim Trail but don’t forget to pack
plenty of water, this is an unrelenting desert climate, after all.
New York City.
that is absolutely packed full of iconic places, areas, and buildings.
In fact, sometimes it feels like you’re walking through familiar territory, thanks
to how often the city features in Hollywood films.
There’s Central Park, the Empire State Building, Grand Central Station, Times Square – even
the “Five Boroughs” that make up NYC are famous.
Then there’s the culture: Korea town, multiple Chinatowns, the remnants of Little Italy,
and communities from Jewish to African American make New York a true world city made rich
by the people who’ve flocked here from all over the world.
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