United States of America

The United States of America stretches from the Atlantic to the Pacific and from the Arctic to the tropics. New York combines Central Park, the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan's museums. Washington, D.C., Boston and Philadelphia offer national museums and sites of the country's founding history.

New England adds coastal towns and autumn foliage, while Chicago introduces the architecture and shores of the Great Lakes. The Appalachian Mountains and Great Smoky Mountains offer forest trails. Florida combines beaches, the Keys and the wetlands of the Everglades. Jazz in New Orleans, country music in Nashville and regional barbecue express the South's varied traditions. The Rocky Mountains, Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Zion and Yosemite reveal mountains, geothermal landscapes and deep canyons. Show more

Indigenous communities share living cultures through museums, guided visits and regional food. San Francisco, Los Angeles and Seattle complement Pacific beaches, forests and wine regions. Road trips follow sections of historic Route 66 or the Pacific Coast Highway. Alaska offers glaciers and wildlife, including the landscapes of Denali National Park. Hawaii combines volcanic scenery, beaches and Native Hawaiian culture. Regional cuisines reflect Indigenous traditions, African American heritage and successive waves of immigration.

Long distances and regional differences in climate make focused routes and seasonal planning worthwhile. National parks, popular museums and remote routes can have separate reservation or access arrangements. City neighbourhoods and smaller regional centres deserve time alongside the best-known landmarks, rather than serving only as overnight stops.

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