North America Travel Blog

The continent of North America consists of Canada, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and of course the United States. We’ve traveled the US extensively since beginning this travel blog in 2018, including temporarily living in NYC, Seattle and Raleigh/Durham. In between, we spent months driving long road trips around more than 30 states in America and it’s been amazing.

We’re US based, so naturally you’ll find a huge portion of our travel guide in this North America travel blog. We cover itineraries and helpful tips for visiting major bucket list cities, stunning national parks and epic road trips.

New York is one of the most popular places to visit in the US and we’ve written a first time visitor NYC travel guide to get you started.

If you’re looking for US travel inspiration:

Or start here if you’re looking for something a bit more specific:

Want to keep exploring the US and beyond? Take a deep dive into our extensive North America travel blog below:

10 Unique Things You Need To See In San Diego, California

10 Unique Things You Need To See In San Diego, California

San Diego is an outdoors-orientated, laid back and trendy city boasting the best tacos in America. There’s so many fantastic things to do for first time visitors from beaches to ... Read more
10 Things To Know About Visiting Lake Tahoe In November

10 Things To Know About Visiting Lake Tahoe In November

If you visit Lake Tahoe in November you can expect mixed weather, empty hiking trails, lower hotel prices and ski lifts beginning operation ready for the winter season. Lounging on ... Read more
10 Unmissable Things To Do In Emerald Bay State Park

10 Unmissable Things To Do In Emerald Bay State Park

Emerald Bay State Park is one of the most popular places for hiking, photography and sightseeing in Lake Tahoe. And we think the best things to do include exploring Vikingsholm, ... Read more
How To Spend A Day At The Corning Museum Of Glass

How To Spend A Day At The Corning Museum Of Glass

Located in Corning, New York of the I-86, the Corning Museum of Glass is a popular attraction for visitors of all age groups. It features interactive exhibits, glass blowing demonstrations, ... Read more
20 Unique Things To Do In Ithaca For First Time Visitors

20 Unique Things To Do In Ithaca For First Time Visitors

The city of Ithaca is a popular tourist destination in upstate New York. It’s a lively college town with two universities and it offers numerous museums, diverse restaurants, beautiful state ... Read more
How To Visit Ithaca Falls In Ithaca, New York

How To Visit Ithaca Falls In Ithaca, New York

Ithaca Falls is a popular and extremely photogenic waterfall located in the heart of Ithaca NY. It’s one of the most powerful waterfalls in the area with a height of ... Read more
10 Things To Know About Visiting Acadia In The Fall

10 Things To Know About Visiting Acadia In The Fall

If you visit Acadia National Park in the fall you can expect vibrant fall foliage colors, comfortable hiking conditions, later sunrises and earlier sunsets, heavy crowds and inflated hotel prices. ... Read more
20 Awesome New York State Parks To Visit By A Local

20 Awesome New York State Parks To Visit By A Local

New York is home to over 180 state parks featuring waterfalls, hiking trails, gorges, beaches, natural swimming pools and lakes. And we think some of these stunning landscapes can easily ... Read more
14 Fun Things To Do In Niagara Falls State Park

14 Fun Things To Do In Niagara Falls State Park

Niagara Falls State Park is located on the American side of the falls in upstate New York and it often gets confused with the Canadian side. There are so many ... Read more
What To Expect At Green Lakes State Park In Upstate, NY

What To Expect At Green Lakes State Park In Upstate, NY

Green Lakes State Park is located along the eastern edge of the NY Finger Lakes region near Syracuse. It showcases two very deep glacial lakes surrounded by beautiful old growth ... Read more
How To Visit Grimes Glen Park In Naples New York

How To Visit Grimes Glen Park In Naples New York

Grimes Glen Park in Naples, New York features two beautiful waterfalls along an easy hiking trail. It’s a popular spot for both hikers and families to enjoy nature at its ... Read more
How To Visit Snoqualmie Falls In Washington

How To Visit Snoqualmie Falls In Washington

Snoqualmie Falls is one of the most powerful and visually impressive waterfalls in Washington State. You can either hike or drive between its upper and lower observation areas to see ... Read more
How To Visit Chimney Bluffs State Park

How To Visit Chimney Bluffs State Park

Chimney Bluffs State Park is known for it’s beautiful clay formations along the southern shoreline of Lake Ontario. It’s home to hiking trails, picnic tables and amazing views of the ... Read more
How To Hike To Eternal Flame Falls In New York

How To Hike To Eternal Flame Falls In New York

Eternal Flame Falls is one of the nine natural eternal flames in the world sitting behind a cascading waterfall in a beautiful fusion of fire and water. The hiking trail ... Read more
24 Waterfalls In The NY Finger Lakes You Need To See

24 Waterfalls In The NY Finger Lakes You Need To See

The Finger Lakes region of upstate New York is well known for its popular wineries and rolling hills, but it’s also filled with hundreds of beautiful waterfalls. Some of these ... Read more
Top 10 Places To Visit In The Finger Lakes (By A Local)

Top 10 Places To Visit In The Finger Lakes (By A Local)

The Finger Lakes region of upstate New York has many unique places to visit including museums, state parks, wineries, universities and historic sites. Surrounded by eleven stunning lakes, there is ... Read more
How To Hike The Gorge Trail At Stony Brook State Park

How To Hike The Gorge Trail At Stony Brook State Park

Stony Brook State Park is a 568-acre park in the New York Finger Lakes featuring jagged gorges, flowing waterfalls, beautiful hiking trails and a natural swimming pool. It’s a hidden ... Read more
20 Unique Things To Do In Watkins Glen

20 Unique Things To Do In Watkins Glen

Watkins Glen is a small village in Schuyler County of western New York. It’s home to beautiful waterfalls, unique museums, water sports, a raceway and farmers markets as well as ... Read more
What To Expect When You Visit Coit Tower

What To Expect When You Visit Coit Tower

The Coit Tower in San Francisco is a famous landmark dominating the city skyline. It’s a popular observation deck because it offers stunning views of both the city and the ... Read more
How To Visit The Exploratorium In San Francisco, California

How To Visit The Exploratorium In San Francisco, California

The Exploratorium is one of the top attractions in San Francisco featuring hundreds of interactive exhibits for visitors of all age groups. It’s a very highly rated science museum and ... Read more
40 Free + Cheap Things To Do In San Francisco

40 Free + Cheap Things To Do In San Francisco

San Francisco is an attraction-heavy city with an abundance free and cheap places to visit. We’ve spent a total of 8 days exploring San Francisco as tourists, and for us ... Read more
10 Things To Know About Visiting NYC In April

10 Things To Know About Visiting NYC In April

If you visit New York City in April you can expect mixed weather, fewer crowds, lower hotel prices and cherry blossoms blooming. We’ve lived in NYC in April and we ... Read more
Visiting Death Valley National Park In December

Visiting Death Valley National Park In December

If you visit Death Valley National Park in winter you can expect cool temperatures, fewer crowds, more lodging availability and snow capped peaks. We’ve visited Death Valley in December and ... Read more
Is The San Francisco CityPASS Worth It?

Is The San Francisco CityPASS Worth It?

The San Francisco CityPASS is one of the three major attraction passes in the Golden City and we’ve personally used this pass ourselves. In this review, we’ll tell you everything ... Read more
How To Visit The Japanese Tea Garden In San Francisco

How To Visit The Japanese Tea Garden In San Francisco

Japanese Gardens are meant to be a place for quiet reflection and we think they are a great way to escape the hustle and bustle of a nearby city. The ... Read more
40 Fun Things To Do In Las Vegas (On + Off The Strip)

40 Fun Things To Do In Las Vegas (On + Off The Strip)

Las Vegas has countless free, cheap and expensive attractions on and off the iconic Strip. We’ve spent several weeks exploring both the Strip and the American southwest, and we think ... Read more
10 Popular Shows You Should See On The Las Vegas Strip

10 Popular Shows You Should See On The Las Vegas Strip

If you’ve never been to the strip in Las Vegas, you’ll understand the hype as soon as you visit. The city is literally an adult playground. Not only is there ... Read more
10 Unmissable Las Vegas Day Trips

10 Unmissable Las Vegas Day Trips

You can choose between a wide range of truly wonderful day trips when you visit Las Vegas, including unique landmarks, underrated state parks and famous national parks. Vegas is surrounded ... Read more
Key Things To Know About Visiting Las Vegas In November

Key Things To Know About Visiting Las Vegas In November

If you visit Las Vegas in November you can expect warm weather, fewer crowds and slightly cheaper hotel prices. But it’s not peak tourist season, so most hotel swimming pools ... Read more
What You Can’t Miss In Valley Of Fire State Park

What You Can’t Miss In Valley Of Fire State Park

Valley of Fire State Park is a stunning red-rock landscape near Las Vegas, Nevada that’s home to a range of fun activities including hikes, photo spots and historic sites. We ... Read more
Is The National Parks Passport Worth It?

Is The National Parks Passport Worth It?

If you’re heading to any of the US National Parks, you should consider purchasing a national parks passport to help document your adventure. This is a great way to support ... Read more
Visiting The Hoover Dam From Las Vegas

Visiting The Hoover Dam From Las Vegas

The Hoover Dam is a 726-foot tall concrete arch gravity dam that tames the mighty Colorado River on the Arizona-Nevada border. And it’s only 37 miles from the Strip, so ... Read more
5 Best NYC Observation Decks Ranked With Pros And Cons

5 Best NYC Observation Decks Ranked With Pros And Cons

New York City is home to many observation decks including both indoor and outdoor viewing platforms throughout Manhattan. These high vantage points are one of the best things to do ... Read more
Guide To Visiting One World Observatory In New York City

Guide To Visiting One World Observatory In New York City

The One World Observatory is popular three story observation deck located within the One World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan. It’s home to the SkyPod elevator which transports visitors 1,268 ... Read more
How To Visit Seven Magic Mountains Near Las Vegas

How To Visit Seven Magic Mountains Near Las Vegas

Seven Magic Mountains is a vibrant art installation located in the desert just 25 minutes drive south from the Las Vegas Strip. Designed by Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone in 2015, ... Read more
10 Awesome Places To Visit In Wyoming: Famous Parks + Hidden Gems

10 Awesome Places To Visit In Wyoming: Famous Parks + Hidden Gems

Wyoming is a wild and sparsely populated landscape filled with rugged natural beauty and unique geological features. It’s most famous for being home to Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks, ... Read more
Guide To Visiting The Empire State Building In New York City

Guide To Visiting The Empire State Building In New York City

The Empire State Building is a renowned skyscraper in New York City. It’s home to a popular observation deck on the 86th and 102nd floor. The iconic building changes colors ... Read more
Guide To Visiting Top Of The Rock In New York City

Guide To Visiting Top Of The Rock In New York City

Top of the Rock in New York City is one of the two original observation decks. It features three levels with both indoor and outdoor viewing platforms so visitors can ... Read more
15 Unmissable Places To Visit In Vermont

15 Unmissable Places To Visit In Vermont

Vermont is a postcard-perfect state filled with rolling hills, quaint towns, natural beauty and old-world charm. But which places should you add to your itinerary when you visit the Green ... Read more
How To Visit SUMMIT One Vanderbilt In NYC

How To Visit SUMMIT One Vanderbilt In NYC

The SUMMIT One Vanderbilt experience is NYC’s newest observation deck. It sits 93 floors above Midtown Manhattan offering visitors incredible views of New York including multiple interactive exhibits. This observatory ... Read more
20 Amazing Places To Visit In Utah: Famous Parks + Hidden Gems

20 Amazing Places To Visit In Utah: Famous Parks + Hidden Gems

Utah is one our favorite US states to visit for hiking, photography and outdoor adventures because its topography is so diverse. The Beehive State can be split into a red ... Read more
20 Awesome Places To Visit In Arizona: Famous Parks + Hidden Gems

20 Awesome Places To Visit In Arizona: Famous Parks + Hidden Gems

Arizona is a sun-kissed land of adventure and extraordinary landscapes. It’s best known for the mighty Grand Canyon, but we can assure you there’s so much more to see and ... Read more
50 Best Places To Visit In USA: Bucket List US Vacation Spots

50 Best Places To Visit In USA: Bucket List US Vacation Spots

The USA is an exceptionally tourist friendly country with a wide range of places to visit, including famous cities, spectacular national parks, iconic road trips, quaint towns and other areas ... Read more
20 Amazing National Parks To Visit In The USA

20 Amazing National Parks To Visit In The USA

The USA is home to 63 national parks that are known for natural beauty, adventurous hiking trails, dramatic landscapes and unique geological formations. You can visit national parks in 30 ... Read more
30 Awesome Road Trips In USA: Most Scenic Drives In America

30 Awesome Road Trips In USA: Most Scenic Drives In America

The United States has hundreds of scenic road trip routes through national parks, mountains, deserts, coastlines and forests. You can drive iconic US road trips like Route 66 and the ... Read more
20 Unmissable Museums In NYC (+ How To Visit For Free)

20 Unmissable Museums In NYC (+ How To Visit For Free)

New York City is home to some of the world’s most famous museums. You can see thousands of artifacts from around the globe, admire art spanning hundreds of centuries, learn ... Read more
10 Great Places To Go For The Tastiest Bagels In New York City

10 Great Places To Go For The Tastiest Bagels In New York City

New York City has the best bagels in the world. There’s no debate! We’ve tried a wide range of classic bagel flavors like everything, blueberry, egg and onion with toppings ... Read more
1-5 Days Sedona Itinerary For Hikers + Non-Hikers

1-5 Days Sedona Itinerary For Hikers + Non-Hikers

We spent 8 amazing days exploring Sedona from dawn to dusk in December 2022, and it instantly became one of our favorite travel destinations in the US. For us, the ... Read more
20 Fun Things To Do When You Visit Sedona, AZ

20 Fun Things To Do When You Visit Sedona, AZ

Sedona is one of our favorite places for outdoor adventure in the US. Its surrounding red rock landscape is filled with awesome hikes, thrilling off-road trails, hidden caves, stunning photo ... Read more
20 Awesome Tours And Excursions You Can Try In Sedona AZ

20 Awesome Tours And Excursions You Can Try In Sedona AZ

From helicopter rides and spiritual vortex sites to off-road jeep trails and kayaking trips down the Verde River, you really are spoiled for choice when it comes to booking excellent ... Read more
Visiting Sedona In December: 10 Things You Need To Know

Visiting Sedona In December: 10 Things You Need To Know

Are you thinking about visiting Sedona in December? We spent a truly unforgettable week in Sedona just before Christmas in December 2021, and we think the winter months offer a ... Read more
What To Expect On The Verde Canyon Railroad Ride

What To Expect On The Verde Canyon Railroad Ride

The Verde Canyon Railroad is a historic rail line running between the towns of Clarkdale and Perkinsville near Sedona, Arizona. It offers first class and coach seating along with lunch ... Read more
How To Find The 8 Sedona Vortexes

How To Find The 8 Sedona Vortexes

Sedona’s vortexes are believed to emit electromagnetic earth energy and many people report feeling physical, mental and emotional connections. The 4 main vortex sites are considered to be Airport Mesa, ... Read more
25 Wineries To Visit On Sedona’s Verde Valley Wine Trail

25 Wineries To Visit On Sedona’s Verde Valley Wine Trail

Sedona AZ is home to the Verde Valley Wine Trail which offers visitors a totally unique experience away from hiking and outdoor adventure. It’s a self-guided wine trail featuring some ... Read more
9 Awesome Sedona Jeep Trails For Off Roading Adventure

9 Awesome Sedona Jeep Trails For Off Roading Adventure

Renting a Jeep was the best decision we made during our 8-day visit to Sedona in December 2021. We personally drove each of the 9 Sedona Jeep trails you’ll find ... Read more
How To Drive Diamondback Gulch Jeep Trail In Sedona

How To Drive Diamondback Gulch Jeep Trail In Sedona

Diamondback Gulch is our second favorite off-roading trail in Sedona. It’s a varied and exciting 6.7-mile long three-quarter loop trail that allows your 4×4 vehicle to really showcase its capabilities. ... Read more
How To Drive Schnebly Hill Road Jeep Trail In Sedona

How To Drive Schnebly Hill Road Jeep Trail In Sedona

Schnebly Hill Road is one of the most popular off-roading Jeep trails in Sedona. It’s a bumpy 5.7-mile road that twists, turns and climbs up a red rock cliff before ... Read more
How To Drive Broken Arrow Jeep Trail In Sedona

How To Drive Broken Arrow Jeep Trail In Sedona

The awesome and adventurous Broken Arrow Trail is our favorite off-roading Jeep trail in Sedona. It’s a unique, technical and exciting 4-mile drive leading to Submarine Rock and Chicken Point ... Read more
5 Unmissable Ruins To Visit Near Sedona, Arizona

5 Unmissable Ruins To Visit Near Sedona, Arizona

Sedona’s surrounding landscapes are home to various ruins showcasing ancient cliff dwellings and rock art. Many of these ruins are found in remote locations deep inside red sandstone canyons, and ... Read more
How To Visit The Honanki Heritage Site Near Sedona

How To Visit The Honanki Heritage Site Near Sedona

The Honanki Heritage Site is a collection of rock art and cliff dwellings nestled within the Coconino National Forest near Sedona, Arizona. It was built by the Sinagua people between ... Read more
How To Visit The Palatki Heritage Site Near Sedona

How To Visit The Palatki Heritage Site Near Sedona

The Palatki Heritage Site is an archeological area located within the Coconino National Forest near Sedona, Arizona featuring rock art and cliff dwellings built by the Sinagua people between 1150-1350 ... Read more
How To Visit Tuzigoot National Monument Near Sedona

How To Visit Tuzigoot National Monument Near Sedona

Tuzigoot is a US National Monument located in Yavapai Country near Sedona, Arizona. It’s an ancient multi-room pueblo built by the Sinagua pre-Columbian culture between 1100 and 1450 AD. This ... Read more
How To Visit Montezuma Castle National Monument

How To Visit Montezuma Castle National Monument

Montezuma Castle is a US National Monument located in Yavapai Country near Sedona, Arizona. It’s one of the best-preserved cliff dwellings ever found in the American Southwest that was built ... Read more
Hiking Sedona View Trail To Airport Mesa Scenic Lookout + Vortex Site

Hiking Sedona View Trail To Airport Mesa Scenic Lookout + Vortex Site

The best way to see Airport Mesa vortex site and scenic lookout in Sedona is to hike a short connecting path called Sedona View Trail. We hiked the trail out ... Read more
10 Fun Things To Do In Kanab Utah: Top Hikes, Photo Spots + Activities

10 Fun Things To Do In Kanab Utah: Top Hikes, Photo Spots + Activities

For us, Kanab is the best place to set up base for enjoying outdoor adventures in southern Utah. The small town has affordable hotels, great restaurants, a relaxed vibe and ... Read more
Dinosaur Tracks Trail: Quick + Fun Hike Near Kanab, Utah

Dinosaur Tracks Trail: Quick + Fun Hike Near Kanab, Utah

Despite having an odd parking situation and poorly marked directions, we thought it was well worth hiking Dinosaur Tracks Trail near Kanab, Utah. It’s not every day you get to ... Read more
How To Hike Toadstool Hoodoos Trail In Southern Utah

How To Hike Toadstool Hoodoos Trail In Southern Utah

Toadstool Hoodoos Trail is a short, fun and family friendly hike located half way between Kanab, Utah and Page, Arizona. We set off from the trailhead around 2 hours before ... Read more
Hiking Through The Belly Of The Dragon Near Kanab Utah

Hiking Through The Belly Of The Dragon Near Kanab Utah

We hiked the unique Belly of the Dragon Trail near Zion and Kanab in southern Utah and immediately understood where it got its name from. The water drainage tunnel cutting ... Read more
How To Visit Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park In Utah

How To Visit Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park In Utah

Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park was one of the standout surprise packages from our second road trip through southern Utah. We had absolutely no expectations but it turned out ... Read more
How To Get Inside The Moqui Sand Caves Near Kanab, Utah

How To Get Inside The Moqui Sand Caves Near Kanab, Utah

The Moqui Caverns near Kanab are a popular stop along Highway 89. Chances are that you’ll see a few cars parked at the trailhead along the main road because while ... Read more
What To Expect At The Moqui Cave Museum In Kanab, Utah

What To Expect At The Moqui Cave Museum In Kanab, Utah

The Moqui Cave Museum is a fun road side attraction in southern Utah. It catches your eye as you drive by because it features an old brick dwelling with white ... Read more
Five Different Ways You Can Spend One Day In Zion National Park

Five Different Ways You Can Spend One Day In Zion National Park

Are you short on time in southern Utah but feel like you just have to see what all the fuss is about at Zion? We hear you, it’s an amazing ... Read more
Top Rated Pizza Places You Must Try As A Tourist Visiting New York City

Top Rated Pizza Places You Must Try As A Tourist Visiting New York City

New York City is one of the best places in the world to eat pizza as a tourist. We know because we love pizza and we’ve spent a lot of ... Read more
10 Essential Things To Know About Visiting New York City In The Winter

10 Essential Things To Know About Visiting New York City In The Winter

If you want a totally unique take on visiting NYC, you should seriously consider planning your trip during the cold, harsh and snowy winter months. Things like crowds, itinerary planning, ... Read more
What To Know About Visiting Yellowstone National Park In April

What To Know About Visiting Yellowstone National Park In April

If you visit Yellowstone National Park in April you can expect extremely changeable weather conditions, fewer crowds, lower hotel prices, key road closures and lots of wildlife. We’ve visited Yellowstone ... Read more
How To Plan Your First New England Fall Foliage Road Trip: Dates, Places + Itinerary

How To Plan Your First New England Fall Foliage Road Trip: Dates, Places + Itinerary

There are many places you can visit in the world to see leaves transform into vibrant yellows, oranges, browns and reds. But those places pale in comparison to the US ... Read more
10 Things To Do In Burlington, Vermont On A First Visit

10 Things To Do In Burlington, Vermont On A First Visit

Tightly hugging the eastern shores of Lake Champlain, small but undeniably attractive Burlington is one of the most visited cities in Vermont. The college town, which runs entirely on renewable ... Read more
10 Things You Should See In Manchester, Vermont On A First Visit

10 Things You Should See In Manchester, Vermont On A First Visit

Vermont is enviably overflowing with stunning, quaint and charming four season tourist resort towns. Stowe and Burlington in the north, Woodstock in the center and Manchester in the south are ... Read more
10 Things To See In Woodstock, Vermont On A First Time Visit

10 Things To See In Woodstock, Vermont On A First Time Visit

The tiny town of Woodstock in central Vermont epitomizes a captivating and quintessential New England village filled with attractive historic buildings and a relaxing aura. Descriptive words like quaint, charming ... Read more
10 Things You Can’t Miss In Stowe Vermont On A First Time Visit

10 Things You Can’t Miss In Stowe Vermont On A First Time Visit

The tiny alpine-style town of Stowe in northern Vermont encapsulates a quintessential charming, idyllic and rural setting surrounded by rolling hills and colorful leaves. Vermont is one of the most ... Read more
Top Places To Stop Along The Kancamagus Highway In New Hampshire

Top Places To Stop Along The Kancamagus Highway In New Hampshire

The Kancamagus Highway is a picturesque 35-mile scenic byway cutting through New Hampshire’s White Mountain National Forest between Lincoln and Conway. We’ve driven it in each direction on different fall ... Read more
10 Unmissable Things To Do In Acadia National Park On A First Visit

10 Unmissable Things To Do In Acadia National Park On A First Visit

Iron rung hikes, spectacular ocean views, picturesque lakes and stunning photography make Acadia one of the most visited of all the popular USA National Parks. Don’t be fooled by the ... Read more
The 10 Places You Can’t Miss On A First Visit To Yellowstone

The 10 Places You Can’t Miss On A First Visit To Yellowstone

Yellowstone National Park is an extraordinary landscape, quite literally overflowing with the world’s highest concentration of geothermal features. And it’s one of the most enjoyable places we’ve visited to date ... Read more
10 Days Mount Rushmore To Yellowstone Road Trip Itinerary

10 Days Mount Rushmore To Yellowstone Road Trip Itinerary

Mount Rushmore to Yellowstone National Park is an attraction-heavy road trip route from South Dakota’s Black Hills to northwest Wyoming. You should plan for 4 days in the Black Hills, ... Read more
The 10 Best Things To Do Near Mount Rushmore

The 10 Best Things To Do Near Mount Rushmore

Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a standout attraction for your visit to South Dakota. But you’ll only need around 3 hours to explore the memorial, so what will you do ... Read more
Visiting Devils Tower National Monument In Wyoming: Is It Worth It?

Visiting Devils Tower National Monument In Wyoming: Is It Worth It?

Devils Tower National Monument is undoubtably a remarkable geological wonder, but is it worth visiting when you road trip through Wyoming or around South Dakota’s Black Hills? The short answer ... Read more
50 Best Free + Cheap Things To Do In NYC

50 Best Free + Cheap Things To Do In NYC

New York City has many free and cheap attractions, including parks, museums, observation decks, landmarks, neighborhoods and foods. The best things to do in NYC include seeing the Empire State ... Read more
The Perfect 4 Days In New York City Itinerary For Your First Visit

The Perfect 4 Days In New York City Itinerary For Your First Visit

New York City is one of our favorite places on the planet. We love its iconic attractions, diverse neighborhoods and perpetual feel good buzz. But we also know that planning ... Read more
8 Important Things To Know Before Booking A New York City Helicopter Ride

8 Important Things To Know Before Booking A New York City Helicopter Ride

Flying high above Manhattan in a helicopter tour is certainly one of the top bucket list things to do in New York City. But with so many operators and companies ... Read more
Afternoon Tea At The Whitby Hotel In Midtown Manhattan

Afternoon Tea At The Whitby Hotel In Midtown Manhattan

The Whitby Bar and Restaurant in New York City is a popular place for afternoon tea. While it’s a bit pricy at $75 per person, this is the perfect way ... Read more
Guide To Visiting Edge At Hudson Yards In NYC

Guide To Visiting Edge At Hudson Yards In NYC

The Edge is one of New York City’s newest observation decks found on the 100th floor of Hudson Yards in Midtown Manhattan. It features an outdoor viewing platform and a ... Read more
How To Walk The Manhattan Bridge In New York City

How To Walk The Manhattan Bridge In New York City

While the Brooklyn Bridge is main show stopper in New York City, the Manhattan Bridge is another popular option for crossing the East River. This is a lesser crowded bridge ... Read more
20 Best Things To Do In Lower Manhattan (Financial District)

20 Best Things To Do In Lower Manhattan (Financial District)

Lower Manhattan offers many things to do for the entire family including parks, museums, restaurants, an observation deck, rejuvenated shipping piers and world famous landmarks. Visitors are spoiled for choice ... Read more
Our Detailed Top Of The Rock vs Empire State Building Comparison

Our Detailed Top Of The Rock vs Empire State Building Comparison

Top of the Rock and the Empire State Building are the two longest standing and most iconic New York observation decks. Today, there are three modern and shiny new kids ... Read more
10 Unique Things You Need To See In Lake Placid, New York

10 Unique Things You Need To See In Lake Placid, New York

Lake Placid is a charming, picturesque and immensely popular year round resort village nestled within the heart of the stunning Adirondack Mountains. It’s located in the far northeast corner of ... Read more
How To Hike High Falls Gorge Trail In Upstate New York

How To Hike High Falls Gorge Trail In Upstate New York

High Falls Gorge is one of our favorite places to visit near Lake Placid. After slowly meandering around the gorge’s wooden boardwalks and bridges during our first New England fall ... Read more
How To Plan A Salt Lake City To Yellowstone Road Trip

How To Plan A Salt Lake City To Yellowstone Road Trip

Planning your Salt Lake City to Yellowstone and Grand Teton road trip starts with figuring out the things you want to do, creating the perfect itinerary and booking your hotels ... Read more
Visiting Letchworth State Park For The First Time

Visiting Letchworth State Park For The First Time

Located in beautiful western New York, Letchworth State Park showcases the powerful Genesee River as it flows through a stunning gorge featuring three large waterfalls and numerous hiking trails. It’s ... Read more
How To Spend 2 Days In Grand Teton National Park

How To Spend 2 Days In Grand Teton National Park

Grand Teton showcases everything a national park should have: stunning sunrise and sunset photo spots, scenic hikes, mountains and lakes, freely roaming wildlife, elevated viewpoints and a fantastic nearby town ... Read more
Our Grand Canyon South Rim Day Trip Itinerary

Our Grand Canyon South Rim Day Trip Itinerary

It’s easier to plan a one day Grand Canyon South Rim itinerary than you might imagine. We’ve been to South Rim twice, and both times we spent 2 full days ... Read more
San Francisco To San Diego Road Trip: 23 Stops + Itinerary

San Francisco To San Diego Road Trip: 23 Stops + Itinerary

San Francisco to San Diego is the most popular section to drive along the famous California Highway One road trip route, which is also known as the Pacific Coast Highway. ... Read more
10 Unmissable Things To Do In LA For First Time Visitors

10 Unmissable Things To Do In LA For First Time Visitors

Los Angeles is the iconic home of Blockbuster movie productions, sandy beaches, never-ending sunshine and almost 50 million annual tourists. But in the entertainment capital of the world, it can ... Read more
How To Find The 10 Best Waterfalls In New York State

How To Find The 10 Best Waterfalls In New York State

Many people consider New York state to be filled with yellow taxi cabs, towering skyscrapers and Kevin McCallister’s favorite place to set up traps for Harry and Marv in Home ... Read more
Hiking The Watkins Glen Gorge Trail To Rainbow Falls

Hiking The Watkins Glen Gorge Trail To Rainbow Falls

Hidden away in western New York, Watkins Glen State Park is famous for it’s memorizing Gorge Trail that passes 19 jaw dropping waterfalls along a beautiful stone walkway. With a ... Read more
Visiting Taughannock Falls State Park For The First Time

Visiting Taughannock Falls State Park For The First Time

Located in Tompkins County within western New York, Taughannock Falls State Park features a stunning 215 ft waterfall that plunges over a massive gorge. In addition to the beautiful waterfalls ... Read more
Hiking The Buttermilk Falls State Park Gorge Trail

Hiking The Buttermilk Falls State Park Gorge Trail

Located nestled away in Tompkins county in the New York Finger Lakes region, Buttermilk Falls State Park features frothing waterfalls, jagged gorges and natural beauty in abundance. This is a ... Read more
How To Find The Waterfalls At Robert H. Treman State Park

How To Find The Waterfalls At Robert H. Treman State Park

Overflowing with wild beauty, rugged gorges and dramatic waterfalls, Robert H. Treman State Park in Ithaca, NY is the perfect day out for hiking in the Finger Lakes region. Lucifer ... Read more
How To Spend 3 Amazing Days In San Francisco, California

How To Spend 3 Amazing Days In San Francisco, California

San Francisco is a tourist friendly city loaded with iconic landmarks, famous museums, sandy beaches and a diverse food scene. But with so many things to do, how do you ... Read more
How To Spend 3 Amazing Days In San Diego, California

How To Spend 3 Amazing Days In San Diego, California

San Diego is an outdoorsy, laid back and trendy city boasting the best tacos in the US. If you like museums, beaches, history, food or sunsets, you’re going to love ... Read more
The Perfect Las Vegas To Death Valley Day Trip Itinerary

The Perfect Las Vegas To Death Valley Day Trip Itinerary

After taking two trips to Death Valley, we can honestly say it’s one of the most underrated national parks in America. Despite it’s ominous sounding name, it is in fact ... Read more
1-3 Days Yosemite National Park Itineraries: How To Plan A First Visit

1-3 Days Yosemite National Park Itineraries: How To Plan A First Visit

Yosemite is a treasure trove of natural beauty. We were blown away by spellbinding landscapes, smooth granite domes and majestic valley views during our 3 day Yosemite trip, and we ... Read more
10 Amazing Utah Road Trips: Unique Itineraries + Maps

10 Amazing Utah Road Trips: Unique Itineraries + Maps

Utah is one of our favorite places to road trip in the US. The Beehive State has so many unique route options through national parks, state parks and even off-road ... Read more
How To See The Highlights At Arches And Canyonlands In One Day

How To See The Highlights At Arches And Canyonlands In One Day

The major highlights of both Arches and Canyonlands can be seen in one day. We know because we’ve done it ourselves. If you follow the same long but amazing dawn ... Read more
How To Spend 3 Days In Zion And Bryce Canyon

How To Spend 3 Days In Zion And Bryce Canyon

Zion and Bryce Canyon national parks make for a perfect long weekend getaway or midweek escape. Why? Because they’re easy to access from Las Vegas airport, they’re very close to ... Read more
Our Day Trip Route Through Joshua Tree National Park

Our Day Trip Route Through Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park is a popular weekend getaway destination for millions each year, but you can definitely tick off the park’s major highlights in just one day if you’re ... Read more
4 Days In Yellowstone National Park Itinerary: How To Plan A First Visit

4 Days In Yellowstone National Park Itinerary: How To Plan A First Visit

Yellowstone National Park is a travel planning unicorn. It’s an enormous park with multiple entrances, regions and accommodation options, and there’s so much to see. We’re happy to admit that ... Read more
South Dakota Road Trip Itinerary (4 + 7 Days)

South Dakota Road Trip Itinerary (4 + 7 Days)

We’ve driven two road trips through the stunning Black Hills of South Dakota and we think it has to be considered as one of the most underrated vacation spots in ... Read more
8 Fun Things To Do In Custer State Park, South Dakota

8 Fun Things To Do In Custer State Park, South Dakota

Custer State Park is a 71,000-acre recreational area in the beautiful Black Hills region of South Dakota. It’s one of the largest, most diverse and popular state parks to visit ... Read more
How To Plan The Perfect Mount Rushmore Vacation

How To Plan The Perfect Mount Rushmore Vacation

Mount Rushmore is an incredibly popular vacation spot in the heart of South Dakota’s beautiful Black Hills. But what is there to do once you arrive at the world-famous national ... Read more
The 12 Best Things To Do In Badlands National Park

The 12 Best Things To Do In Badlands National Park

Badlands National Park has many fun things to do for visitors, including hiking picturesque trails, watching beautiful sunrises and sunsets, spotting wildlife like bighorn sheep and photographing the unique Badlands ... Read more
What You Shouldn’t Miss In Capitol Reef National Park

What You Shouldn’t Miss In Capitol Reef National Park

Capitol Reef National Park is Utah’s quieter, smaller and lesser known of the epic Mighty 5 road trip circuit. We’re genuinely so glad we took on the extra driving to ... Read more