Top 10 Places to visit in the USA
After two long trips through the United States, we have seen tons of incredible places that will remain in our memories forever. Although if we have learned anything it is that it is a country in which, beyond its controversial political and social systems, it would take a lifetime to visit all its wonderful corners. But so as not to get overwhelmed, let’s start with what are, for us, the 10 best places to visit in the United States.
10 best places to visit in the United States
Before starting we have to confess something: the United States never particularly caught our attention, in fact, the truth is that we were not very interested in visiting it. Until, as always happens in these cases, we found a very cheap flight and decided to cross the ocean to give it a try. And boy: we loved it!
1.New York
First things first, if you only had a few days of time to visit the United States, we have no doubts: New York is the most interesting city in the world! When you see her for the first time it will seem like you already know her (just think about how many times you saw her on the big screen), but believe us, she will surprise you! In this post we tell you our top 10 and here we leave you 100 things to see and do in New York.
During our second visit to the country, we spent an entire month in the Big Apple and wow! It was one of the most amazing experiences we had (in fact we would love to repeat it).
2.Route 66
Traveling Route 66 was a dream that we were able to fulfill over 11 days, and doing it in a huge motorhome made the trip even more epic. The Mother Road presents itself, and is one of the experiences that many travelers have marked in red. Of course, if you are not used to life on the road and quiet road trips, it may not be enough for you. Here you can find all our articles about Route 66.
3.Washington DC
If New York is the soul of the United States, the heart that makes the country move is its capital: Washington DC. If you’re traveling along the East Coast of the United States, this is a must-see stop (and even from New York), and not just to see the White House or the Capitol. Washington has some of the most interesting museums in the country (and free) and a neighborhood (Georgetown) that is a real delight. Here we tell you what to do in Washington DC in two days.
4.Boston
But the ideal is to start the tour of this area of the United States in Boston. The reason? You can find very cheap flights there, and it is not a transit point at all. With a long history and its fascinating mix of neighborhoods (such as Chinatown and the North End or the Italian Quarter), Boston is a city that knew how to conquer us from the first moment. Check out everything you can see and do in Boston.
5. Death Valley
An extreme place to visit in the United States
We jump from humid and cold Boston to one of the hottest places on the planet: Death Valley. It was one of the stops on our road trip along the west coast of the United States, and possibly the one that surprised you the most. Yes, it is incredibly hot (and even more so if you experience a heat wave in which we reach 55 degrees), however this national park offers landscapes almost foreign to our planet, with desert, dunes, salt flats, mountains of colors, salt basins and very suggestive corners. Of course, bring lots of water with you! This is how we visited Death Valley.
6. Alaska
Let’s lower the temperature a little and travel, even if only mentally, to Alaska. It is a destination that has eluded us for the moment, but believe us when we tell you that it would be the place where we would like to fall if we could teleport. And why go to these distant and wild lands? The plan of going out in search of bears (even if it’s from a distance), or whales, tranquility and emotions, lost villages and a little house in the forest with a fireplace and dogs to do housesitting… doesn’t sound bad, right? ?
7. Hawaii
Another of our great traveling dreams is Hawaii. Who wouldn’t like to take a road trip through the main islands, step on their beaches, taste their cuisine, enjoy their exuberant nature and visit tourist places like Pearl Harbor or Waikiki Beach? Sooner or later we will go!
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8. Grand Canyon
As we can tell you, the United States is a territory full of natural corners of overwhelming beauty. And the best example (and the best known) is undoubtedly the Grand Canyon. No matter how much you have seen it in photos or movies, it is impossible not to shudder at this enormous crack that the Colorado River has been excavating over the centuries.
In addition, as in the rest of the national parks, the visit is much easier with viewpoints, trails, buses and a very well prepared information point. We tell you how to plan your visit to the Grand Canyon.
9. Chicago
One of the most beautiful cities to visit in the United States
Along with New York and San Francisco, Chicago is in the top 3 of our favorite cities in the United States. If you like architecture it is your place. And the pizza, the parks, the art. Come on, everyone likes Chicago! This is our guide to Chicago.
10. Los Angeles
Although its traffic is crazy and its size is so large that, more than a city, it seems like a small country, Los Angeles is worth a visit on your trip through the United States. Even if it’s just to watch the sunset from the Santa Monica Pier, stroll through the canals of Venice Beach or have a great time at Universal Studios or gossiping about celebrity mansions in Beverly Hills (hey, it’s not so bad after all!) . These are the best things to do in Los Angeles.