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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.

Get outside

Nature in United States

All nature
Yellowstone National Park
🌳 National Parks

Yellowstone National Park

The world's first national park (1872) β€” geysers, bison herds, the Grand Prismatic spring and a supervolcano caldera…

πŸ“ West Yellowstone
Grand Canyon National Park
🌳 National Parks

Grand Canyon National Park

A mile-deep river-carved canyon 446 km long β€” South Rim is the easy access, North Rim quieter and…

πŸ“ Grand Canyon Village
Yosemite National Park
🌳 National Parks

Yosemite National Park

A glacial valley of giant granite cliffs β€” Half Dome, El Capitan, sequoia groves and the highest waterfall…

πŸ“ Yosemite Village
Monument Valley
🏜️ Deserts

Monument Valley

Iconic red sandstone buttes on Navajo land β€” the John Ford backdrop of Western cinema, drive the 17-mile…

πŸ“ Oljato, UT
Zion National Park
🌳 National Parks

Zion National Park

Utah's slot-canyon park β€” the Angels Landing chain hike, the Narrows river wade and red-rock cliffs glowing at…

πŸ“ Springdale, UT
Colorado River (Grand Canyon)
🏞️ Rivers

Colorado River (Grand Canyon)

The river that carved the Grand Canyon β€” multi-day rafting trips through the deepest section, or day floats…

πŸ“ Flagstaff
Horseshoe Bend
πŸŒ… Scenic Viewpoints

Horseshoe Bend

A 270Β° bend of the Colorado River 300 m below a sandstone overlook β€” short flat walk from…

πŸ“ Page, AZ
Yosemite Falls
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Yosemite Falls

North America's tallest waterfall at 739 m, plunging in three tiers β€” full flow May–June, often dry by…

πŸ“ Yosemite Village
Joshua Tree Campgrounds
β›Ί Camping Spots

Joshua Tree Campgrounds

Star-bright desert camping among Mojave boulders and Dr. Seuss trees β€” Jumbo Rocks and Indian Cove are the…

πŸ“ Twentynine Palms
Arches National Park
🌳 National Parks

Arches National Park

Over 2,000 natural sandstone arches including the iconic Delicate Arch β€” easy short walks and timed-entry permits in…

πŸ“ Moab, UT
Antelope Canyon
🏜️ Deserts

Antelope Canyon

A wave-walled slot canyon on Navajo land near Page β€” the photogenic Upper Antelope is guided-tour only.

πŸ“ Page, AZ
KΔ«lauea
πŸŒ‹ Volcanoes

KΔ«lauea

One of the world's most active volcanoes β€” Hawaii Volcanoes National Park gives crater views, lava-tube walks and…

πŸ“ Volcano, HI
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