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Things to do in the USA

Things to do in the USA

The USA has a tremendous amount to offer a traveller. You want mountains? Head to the Rockies in Colorado. For big city flavour there is nothing like New York, and if it's a tropical getaway you're craving, Hawaii will make all your beach dreams come true (at least the G-rated ones). Other iconic destinations to visit in the United States include the Las Vegas Strip, Hollywood in Los Angeles, Route 66 from Chicago to Los Angeles, the National Mall in Washington and Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park.

But don't think that's the extent of it. There are so many different things to do in the USA it can break your brain, so to help you plan your trip, here are my picks for the Top 10 Tourist Sights, the Top 10 Nature Destinations, Top 10 Cities to visit in the USA and the Top 10 Museums.

And don't forget to scroll down for all my USA posts below.

 
Things to do in the USA visit New York City New York! New York!

Things to do in the USA - the Top 10 Tourist Sights

  1. The Statue of Liberty in New York City, New York
  2. Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida
  3. The Empire State Building in New York City
  4. The White House in Washington, DC
  5. The Hoover Dam on the border between Nevada and Arizona
  6. Alcatraz in San Francisco, California
  7. Bourbon Street in New Orleans
  8. The Kennedy Space Center in Florida
  9. Mount Rushmore in South Dakota
  10. The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco

 

Things to do in the USA visit Arizona Arizona!

Things to do in the USA - Top Nature Destinations

  1. The Grand Canyon in Arizona
  2. Niagara Falls in New York State
  3. Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming
  4. Yosemite National Park in California
  5. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
  6. The Florida Everglades
  7. Mount McKinley (also known as Denali) in Alaska
  8. Big Sur, California
  9. The Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine - the longest marked hiking trail in the world
  10. Sedona in Arizona

 

Things to do in the USA visit Vegas Vegas!

Top 10 cities to visit in the USA

  1. New York City, New York
  2. Las Vegas, Nevada
  3. Los Angeles, California
  4. Miami, Florida
  5. San Francisco, California
  6. Orlando, Florida
  7. Chicago, Illinois
  8. New Orleans, Louisiana
  9. Boston, Massachusetts
  10. Washington, DC

 
Things to do in the USA visit Grand Canyon Grand Canyon!
 

Things to do in the USA - the Top 10 Museums

  1. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City
  2. The Art Institute of Chicago
  3. The National Gallery of Art in Washington
  4. Smithsonian in Washington (19 museums combined)
  5. The American Museum of Natural History in New York City
  6. Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle, Washington
  7. The United States Holocaust Memorial in Washington
  8. The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson, Arizona
  9. The Museum of Modern Art in New York City
  10. The National WWII Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana

Things to do in Chelsea NYC

May 16, 2019 by Carol Perehudoff 2 Comments

The Vessel and the Shed in Chelsea and the Hudson Yards, NYC
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Here’s an insiders’ guide to the best things to do in Chelsea NYC and its surroundings with the top attractions, restaurants and galleries.

Filed Under: Art, New York

Where to stay in Palm Springs: 7 hotel reviews

March 10, 2018 by Carol Perehudoff Leave a Comment

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When it comes to Palm Springs hotels, you’ll be spoiled for choice, but how do you compare hotels and resorts? If you’re wondering where to stay in Palm Springs, California, here are seven great options.   Note: This post contains affiliate links, which means if you book a hotel or tour through this site I’ll […]

Filed Under: California, Hotels

Hiking the Palm Springs Museum Trail

December 31, 2017 by Carol Perehudoff 5 Comments

Palm Springs Museum Trail
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Palm Springs, California, is a fabulous hiking destination with desert trails, historic canyons and steep mountain climbs. A popular hike that’s easy to access from downtown is the two-hour Palm Springs Museum Trail. It’s a tougher climb than the name might suggest, so don’t go unprepared like I did. Hiking the Palm Springs Museum Trail […]

Filed Under: California, Soft adventure, USA

15 fun things to do in Palm Springs

December 22, 2017 by Carol Perehudoff 15 Comments

Things to do in Palm Springs at night
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If you’re looking for a desert getaway where the sun shines, the architecture is sleek and the vibe is retro Hollywood, Palm Springs, California, is a top destination. Here’s a handy travel guide plus a fabulous list (if I do say so myself) of fun things to do in Palm Springs, CA.   What is […]

Filed Under: California, Travel guides, USA

Scottsdale mountain biking adventure: Four Seasons Troon North

August 13, 2016 by Carol Perehudoff 14 Comments

Sonoran Desert Four Seasons Scottsdale Resort
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Scottsdale, Arizona, has a lot to offer desert lovers, and the Four Seasons Resort at Troon North has a prime location near Brown’s Ranch, part of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. This protected desert preserve is perfect for a Scottsdale mountain biking adventure, so turn up the heat and add a mountain biking tour to your Arizona getaway.   Should I stay (at the resort) […]

Filed Under: Arizona, Soft adventure

Camelback Mountain hike: an adventure of mythic proportions

April 17, 2016 by Carol Perehudoff 16 Comments

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A Camelback Mountain hike is a unique way to experience Scottsdale, Arizona. Combine it with a stay at the nearby Sanctuary Resort for the perfect desert adventure. Here’s my experience.   I padded out to the patio of our cool white casita at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa just outside Scottsdale, Arizona. The birds sounded delirious […]

Filed Under: Arizona, Soft adventure, USA

Hotel Valley Ho blog review, a retro stay in Scottsdale, AZ

April 2, 2016 by Carol Perehudoff 10 Comments

Hotel Valley Ho blog review, photo credit Hotel Valley Ho
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For an urban retreat with retro flair, it’s hard to beat the Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale, Arizona. This Hotel Valley Ho blog review tells you why I’m a ho ho hotel fan   The Hotel Valley Ho blog review begins with a time warp I’ve been time warped into the Dick Van Dyke Show. Now […]

Filed Under: Arizona, Hotels, USA

New York luxury hotels review

April 1, 2016 by Carol Perehudoff 4 Comments

Langham Place 5th Ave New York luxury hotels blog review
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Check out this review of four New York luxury hotels in top Manhattan locations.

Filed Under: Hotels, New York

Mr Jones bar, Dominick Hotel NYC: cocktails anyone?

March 25, 2016 by Carol Perehudoff 13 Comments

Mr Jones bar Trump Soho NYC
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Visiting New York City? Checking out Soho? Experience the evolution of the cocktail revolution at Mr Jones bar in the Dominick Hotel, NYC Well, the Trump Hotel Soho is gone from Manhattan and rebranded as the Dominick Hotel. What remains are the cocktails.   Am I not supposed to be doing this? One of the bartenders at […]

Filed Under: Culinary Tourism, New York, USA

One day in Washington DC

February 26, 2016 by Contributor 16 Comments

Jefferson Memorial, Washington, D.C.
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If you want to spend one day in Washington DC, talk to a local for the best tips on where to go and what to see. I’ve asked Washington insider, the travel-loving Hillary Leo, to tell us where to dine, sleep and sightsee.   Washington DC is the type of city where, ideally, you’d have several […]

Filed Under: D.C., One day in Tagged With: USA travel blog

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