The United States has been dubbed many things in its brief history - the great American melting pot, the land of the free, and the home of the brave. And visiting the country will make you realize that there is some truth behind America's clichéd nicknames. Stress will melt away as you lounge by the tranquil beaches of the Hawaiian Islands. Fluffy marshmallows will melt into a steaming mug of hot chocolate after a long day on the slopes in Aspen, Colorado. The burnt oranges and the flaming reds of the Grand Canyon will free you from the confining, steely grey of city life. And bravery is required whether you're rafting down the ice-cold Colorado River or strutting beside the fashion-conscious down the sidewalks (or maybe even runways) of New York City.
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As the third largest country in the world, the weather in America varies greatly from coast to coast. States on the East and West coast have beaches that attract visitors during the summer months. The Northeast and the Rocky Mountain states have great skiing. Summers in the Southeast and the Southwest are hot and sticky. Tropical Hawaii is warm year-round. But if you aren't looking for weather extremes when travelling, late spring and early fall are the best times to visit most parts of the country.
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New York is a veritable jungle of high-power business men, long-legged models and sky-scraping buildings. But look deeper and find a place of astounding diversity - the art and music scenes in New York are among the best in the world.
Go for: Contemporary Architecture, Works of Art, Museums, Art Collections, Monuments & Landmarks
86 experiences:
Empire State Building, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art, Burial site of George Washington, The Great Wave (Hokusai).
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Rainy and chilly in the north, and hot in the south. For a fan of any of those types of weather, the northern West Coast is the perfect location to find the former. Starting in the north, Seattle, Washington, is notorious for its year-round rainy...
Go for: Beaches, Waterfalls, Wine Regions, Golf, Rafting
162 experiences:
Yosemite National Park, Ride Rincon's waves, Vision Quests, Bigfoot of the Pacific Northwest, Mount St Helens.
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The mountain states region of the U.S. is basically home to all the major national parks in the country. In Montana, Glacier National Park provides a hiker's paradise, with hundreds of miles of hiking terrain and wildlife to discover. Wyoming is...
Go for: Canyons, Mountains, Skiing, Rafting, Waterfalls
52 experiences:
Grand Tetons, Middle Fork of the Salmon River Paddling, Bryce Canyon, Yellowstone National Park, Canyonlands National Park.
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With high temperatures and sunny days all through the winter, the South East has always been a popular travel destination for snow birds. In the summer, however, temperatures and humidity can be almost unbearable. But for those who are brave enough...
Go for: Caves & Caving, People, Diving, Unusual Places to Stay, Museums
87 experiences:
Key Largo and the islands of The Florida Keys, Augusta National Golf Course, Kennedy Space Center, Jackson Blue Spring Diving, Al Capone's grave.
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With clear blue water, waves ideal for surfing, and pristine beaches, Hawaii a perfect place to relax, soak up the sun, and hit the sand with a Mai Tai and an eternal repeat of "Tiny Bubbles" stuck in your head. Experience a Hawaiian luau on the...
Go for: Snorkelling, Beaches, Surfing, Diving, Waterfalls
50 experiences:
Surf Pipeline, Na Pali Coast, Snorkeling Molokini, Surf Sunset Beach, Windsurfing Maui.
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More than just bronzed skin and bikini-clad bodies, Los Angeles is a hub for everything creative and inspiring. From the music and movies to the clothes and food, LA boasts a truly West Coast atmosphere that cannot be duplicated.
Go for: Contemporary Architecture, People, Houses, Museums, Gardens
47 experiences:
Marilyn Monroe's grave, The Huntington Botanical Gardens, Sunset and Hollywood Boulevards, J.Paul Getty Museum, El Pueblo de Los Angeles.
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As the largest state in the nation, there is plenty of land in Alaska worth discovering. Chill (literally) with the bears, moose, and eagles in a state with some of the most diverse and untouched wildlife in the country. Amongst the locals, the...
Go for: Frozen Landscapes, Kayaking, Fishing, Wildlife, Rafting
26 experiences:
Paddling the Tatshenshini-Alsek, Back Country Rainforests of Southern Alaska, Grand Pacific and Margerie Glaciers, Cruise on Alaska's Inner Passage, Kayaking Kenai Fjords National Park.
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At any time of the year, the Southwest Desert will provide a remarkable travel experience, offering unique activities for each season. In the summer, although the temperatures are notoriously and often unbearably hot, it's impossible to pass up a...
Go for: Canyons, Sacred Places, Natural World, Deserts, Traditional Cultures
47 experiences:
The Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Havasu Canyon, Colorado Plateau, Monument Valley.
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With New York and Philadelphia less than two hours away from each other and the New Jersey and Delaware shores equally within reach, the East Coast is filled with a huge variety of activities all within a short driving distance. On the East Coast,...
Go for: Battlefields, Contemporary Architecture, Paranormal, Golf, Houses
136 experiences:
The Gettysburg Battlefield, Fallingwater, Longwood Gardens, Lelekawa Cliff Diving, Shinnecock Hills Golf Course.
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Along this stretch of the East Coast, you will find Washington D.C., the capital of the country. Known for its iconic and easily recognizable government buildings, D.C. is also where you will find endless stretches of gardens, parks, memorials, and...
Go for: People, Sailing, Caves & Caving, National Parks, Islands
62 experiences:
Grave of Ernest Hemingway, Chesapeake Bay, Mammoth Cave, Battlefield of Antietam, Southern California Bass Fishing.
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