Welcome to the United States of America! In this country, you can explore mind-blowing red rock landscapes, towering mountain ranges, endless forested land, golden sandy beaches and several of the world’s bucket list cities.
We’ve driven around the US twice in our SUV so we now have a serious appreciation for the sheer size of America. Having lived in New York City, Seattle and now North Carolina, we’ve checked a lot off our US bucket list and we’ll share those experiences below.
- Capital City: Washington D.C.
- Population: About 333 million
- Language: English
- Currency: United States Dollar
- Time Zone: Pacific Time, Mountain Time, Central Time and Eastern Time (Daylight or Standard time depending on time of year)
Search By State
Looking for a specific state? Head to one of our state pages below to find detailed information about specific locations.
Arizona | California | Maine | Nevada | New York | New Hampshire | South Dakota | Utah | Vermont | Washington | Wyoming
Search By US National Park
Or looking for a specific National Park? Click one of the links below to learn more about that individual park. You can also head to our National Parks page to see everything we’ve written about the parks.
Acadia | Arches | Badlands | Bryce Canyon | Canyonlands | Capitol Reef | Death Valley | Grand Canyon | Grand Teton | Joshua Tree | Mount Rainier | Yellowstone | Yosemite | Zion
Road Trips
If you’re planning to visit multiple states, we highly recommend a road trip. In our opinion, road trips are the best way to travel around America because not only can you experience the big bucket list places, but you’ll see some of the hidden gems in between too.
30 Awesome Road Trips In USA: Most Scenic Drives In America
How To Plan A Road Trip: Best Apps, Tools & Tips
50 Best Places To Visit In USA: Bucket List US Vacation Spots
Looking for popular US road trips? Here are a few of our favorites:
- New England Fall Foliage – The best road trip for leaf peeping
- Mount Rushmore To Yellowstone – One of the most underrated options
- Pacific Coat Highway – A quintessential California road trip
Top Places To Visit In The USA
If someone were to ask you to name the best places to see in America, it’s a difficult question because you can visit the major cities or spend time in the world famous national parks across various states. Below you’ll find our guides about some of the popualr places you can visit.
Chicago – Home to a vibrant art scene, multicultural neighborhoods, the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan and famous foods such as the deep dish pizza, Chicago is a popular American City. Make sure you look for the large silver bean when you’re in town!
Grand Canyon – One of the most popular places to visit in the US, the Grand Canyon is a somewhere you should try to visit at least one in your lifetime. We’ve hiked to the bottom of the canyon and it’s one of the best trails we’ve ever experienced.
Las Vegas – Known as Sin City, Las Vegas is a unique travel destination featuring endless casinos, fine dining, entertainment and nightlife. Explore the Las Vegas strip or take one of the popular day trips nearby.
New York City – Home to Broadway, the Brooklyn Bridge, numerous observation decks and the Statue of Liberty, New York stands out above any other city on this list. If this is your first time in the states, we highly recommend New York!
New York City
New York is unlike any other city in the world. It’s filled with top attractions, amazing skyline views, vibrant nightlife and incredible dining spots. After living in NYC, we still try to visit the city every year because we just can’t get enough!
50 Best Free + Cheap Things To Do In NYC
New York Pass Comparison (+ Discount)
Where To Stay In New York City: Best Places + Hotels In NYC
Need help planning your visit to NYC?
Our popular New York City travel guidebook will help you with planning every aspect of your trip, including airport links, the subway, top attractions, itinerary ideas, restaurants, hotels and map!
View NYC Guidebook
Most Popular US Tours
Grand Canyon
We’ll never forget the first time we laid eyes on the Grand Canyon. It’s one of those places you need to see to believe and there’s so much more to do than just hike. Use our guides below to plan your trip!
Best Hikes Grand Canyon South Rim: 17 Easy, Moderate and Hard Trails
Visiting Grand Canyon South Rim For The First Time
Best Hotels + Places To Stay Near Grand Canyon South Rim
Need help planning your trip to Grand Canyon?
Our popular Grand Canyon travel guidebook helps you with planning every aspect of your visit to South Rim, including the best viewpoints and hikes, where to eat and stay, itinerary ideas and map!
View Guidebook
Pacific Coast
Driving any section of the Pacific Coast is a memorable experience. So whether your visiting it all in one trip or only seeing the highlights, these US coastal cities offer something unique from the rest of the country.
40 Free + Cheap Things To Do In San Francisco
10 Unmissable Things To Do In LA For First Time Visitors
How To Spend 3 Amazing Days In San Diego, California
US Monuments, Landmarks + Memorials
A unique aspect about visiting the United States is that you can visit notable monuments, landmarks and memorials. These are permanently protected federal lands preserving a historic or scientific interest. Here are a few of the most popular ones:
Visiting The Statue Of Liberty And Ellis Island By Ferry From Manhattan
Our Comparison Of The Alcatraz Island Day And Night Tours
How To Plan The Perfect Mount Rushmore Vacation
US State Parks
In addition to the popular national parks, you can also visit lesser known US state parks. Some of these smaller parks rival national parks and they are great to explore because the crowds are much smaller.
Visiting Letchworth State Park For The First Time
Hiking Wallace Falls State Park Waterfall Trail
What You Can’t Miss In Valley Of Fire State Park
US Travel Resources
Last but not least, there are a few things you can do to make your trip in the US more enjoyable. We highly recommend the National Park Pass and Passport if you’re planning to visit just a few of the parks.
America The Beautiful Pass: Is A National Parks Pass Worth It?
Is The National Parks Passport Worth It?
10 Popular Hiking Apps You Should Consider Downloading
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