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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States

From New York's skyline to the Grand Canyon, Florida's beaches to California's coast, the USA is a continent of road trips, parks and iconic cities.

Visa required πŸ“… Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct πŸ’΅ $200/day avg
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Capital
Washington, D.C.
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Currency
US Dollar ($ USD)
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Language
English
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Best time
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
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Visa
ESTA / Visa
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Avg daily budget
$90 – $600
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Safety
Varies by area
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Main airport
Multiple (JFK, LAX, MIA…)
Overview

Why travellers love United States

The sheer scale is the point: world cities, 63 national parks, theme-park capitals and coast-to-coast road trips across deserts, mountains and shorelines.

Pick a region β€” the Northeast, California, the Southwest parks or Florida β€” rather than trying to see it all in one trip.

Where to go

Top places in United States

The destinations worth building your trip around.

New York

New York

πŸ—“ 3–4 days

Skyscrapers, Broadway, museums and food.

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Los Angeles

Los Angeles

πŸ—“ 3 days

Hollywood, beaches and theme parks.

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Las Vegas & parks

Las Vegas & parks

πŸ—“ 3–4 days

Neon strip and gateway to the Southwest parks.

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San Francisco

San Francisco

πŸ—“ 2–3 days

Golden Gate, cable cars and wine country.

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Plan day by day

United States itineraries

Ready-made routes β€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
New York β†’ Los Angeles β†’ Las Vegas & parks
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$450 – $3,000
1–2

New York

Skyscrapers, Broadway, museums and food.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ City Β· Culture
3–4

Los Angeles

Hollywood, beaches and theme parks.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Family Β· Beach
5

Las Vegas & parks

Neon strip and gateway to the Southwest parks.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ Adventure Β· Fun
Route
New York β†’ Los Angeles β†’ Las Vegas & parks β†’ San Francisco
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$630 – $4,200
1–2

New York

Skyscrapers, Broadway, museums and food.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ City Β· Culture
3–4

Los Angeles

Hollywood, beaches and theme parks.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Family Β· Beach
5–6

Las Vegas & parks

Neon strip and gateway to the Southwest parks.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Adventure Β· Fun
7

San Francisco

Golden Gate, cable cars and wine country.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ City Β· Nature
Route
New York β†’ Los Angeles β†’ Las Vegas & parks β†’ San Francisco
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$900 – $6,000
1–3

New York

Skyscrapers, Broadway, museums and food.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ City Β· Culture
4–6

Los Angeles

Hollywood, beaches and theme parks.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ Family Β· Beach
7–8

Las Vegas & parks

Neon strip and gateway to the Southwest parks.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Adventure Β· Fun
9–10

San Francisco

Golden Gate, cable cars and wine country.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ City Β· Nature
✨ Build a custom United States itinerary β†’
Visa & entry

United States visa requirements

Visa required?
ESTA or visa
Allowed stay
90 days (ESTA)
Visa on arrival
No
eVisa
ESTA (Visa Waiver countries)
Passport validity
Valid for stay
Visa type
Visa required
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Visa rules change frequently. Visa Waiver nationals apply for an ESTA online; others need a B-2 tourist visa via a US embassy. Always verify with the official United States immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full United States visa guide β†’Use the visa checker β†’
Money

United States budget guide

Budget

$90/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$600+/day
  • 4–5β˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full United States budget guide β†’
Things to do

Top attractions in United States

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Statue of Liberty & NYC

Iconic harbour, skyline and Central Park.

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Grand Canyon

One of the planet's great natural wonders.

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Orlando theme parks

Disney World and Universal in Florida.

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Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco's foggy icon.

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Yosemite & Yellowstone

America's spectacular national parks.

Blog

United States travel articles

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