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Overview

The great American experience is about so many things: bluegrass and beaches, snow-covered peaks and redwood forests, restaurant-loving cities and big open skies, and that's just for starters.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Southern USA
The story of the Smoky Mountains began in primordial times when clashing supersized continents created a chain of mountains that are today among the…
Glacier National Park
Montana
The rival of any of the United States' most spectacular national parks, including Yellowstone, Yosemite and the Grand Canyon, Glacier National Park is…
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada
Yosemite means "killer" in the Indigenous Miwok language, and in today's parlance it's indeed an impressive, awesome site. Everywhere you look in Yosemite…
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco
When Frederick Law Olmsted, architect of New York's Central Park, gazed in 1865 upon the plot of land San Francisco Mayor Frank McCoppin wanted to turn…
Central Park
Upper West Side & Central Park
One of the world’s most renowned green spaces, Central Park comprises 843 acres of rolling meadows, boulder-studded outcroppings, elm-lined walkways,…
MGM Grand
Las Vegas
Owned by the eponymous Hollywood studio, the MGM Grand casino and hotel liberally borrows Tinsel Town's themes. Flashing LED screens and computerized…
Alcatraz
The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers
Alcatraz: for over 150 years, the name has given the innocent chills and the guilty cold sweats. Over the decades, it’s been a military prison, a…
US Capitol
Washington, DC
Since 1800, this is where the legislative branch of American government (ie Congress) has met to write the country's laws.

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Planning Tools

Expert guidance to help you plan your trip

Best Things to Do

From national parks to road trips to beaches to vibrant cities, these are a few of the best things to do in the vast USA.

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Best Places to Visit

Explore beautiful fall foliage then get cozy indoors at these top US places to visit in the autumn months.

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Things to Know

From visas to planning advice to etiquette, safety and more, here are some essential things to know before you set off for the United States.

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Transportation

Is train travel in the USA the fastest choice? Rarely. But the vistas of snowy mountains, expansive deserts and vibrant cities may convince you to try it.

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Visa Requirements

Gaining entry into the USA can be tricky – even if you don’t need a visa (or don’t think you do). Our guide will help you navigate the process.

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Money and Costs

Major cities may be getting more expensive but it's still possible to visit the USA on a budget. Our 10 top tips will help you stretch those dollars.

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Traveling with Kids

From Disneyland to dinosaurs, here's how to visit the US with kids.

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Best Road Trips

Road-tripping across the US is one of the most iconically American things you can do. Here are 10 of the best ways to do it.