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# United States of America

## Travel Guide

![Golden Gate Bridge spans the bay in California under a dramatic sky with a hint of rainbow in the distance](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508803/2bd0ca6e-0c07-43dc-b7aa-8f1d7c7cde9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Capitol Hill](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/503260/16d25e63-43c4-466a-ba81-23fc9a9abddd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![United States of America which includes island views and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/201/f87930d3-f455-40bc-a308-374d8558b9b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Brooklyn Bridge which includes heritage architecture, a city and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065311/eda93b01-7234-4f45-b304-b7f4326fab30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Utah](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6025863/38a1032c-a9ca-457b-b61c-b502cf7b679c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

#### The geographic variety and ethnic diversity of this nation provide unlimited opportunities for exploration, excitement and relaxation.

To get a realistic perspective of the vast, diverse United States, set aside several weeks or months to tour multiple regions of the country. Focus on large metropolises, national parks or both.

In the Northeast, New England has lobsters and the rugged Atlantic Ocean shoreline in Maine and skiing in Vermont. Visit Boston to learn about Revolutionary War history. Watch the Red Sox play baseball at Fenway Park or the Patriots play football in nearby Foxborough.

New York City, the largest city in the U.S., is famous for Broadway theaters, museums, ethnic restaurants and the lovely Central Park. Travel south to Washington D.C., the nation’s capital, for more museums and insights into how the federal government supports the 50 states. 

The Southeast has lovely hiking in the Appalachian Mountains, along with the home of country music in Nashville, Tennessee. Visit Florida’s varied attractions including numerous theme parks, the John F. Kennedy Space Center, the Everglades and endless beaches.

Chicago dominates the Midwest, with a large, lively city near Lake Michigan, one of five beautiful Great Lakes. Follow the path of the mighty Mississippi River from Minnesota past the Gateway Arch of St. Louis to the jazz city of New Orleans.

Moving west, the Rocky Mountains offer excellent hiking and skiing in Colorado, Montana, Utah and Wyoming.

Texas has central oilfields, the large cities of Houston and Dallas and the shoreline along the Gulf of Mexico. In Arizona in the Southwest enjoy the natural wonders of the Grand Canyon and Sedona’s red cliffs.

California is particularly diverse, with the glamor of Hollywood in Los Angeles, the iconic Golden Gate Bridge of San Francisco, the wines of Napa and Sonoma and the ski resorts in the northern Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Continue to the Northwest, where Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, Washington have eclectic atmospheres.

If time permits, go beyond the continental U.S. Enjoy the islands of Hawaii or the glaciers and fjords of Alaska. The United States is all within your reach.

### Popular cities in United States of America

[New York

Known for Entertainment, Theaters and Museums

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One of the world’s most exciting cities positively shines with shopping, shows, museums, sports, and the beautiful and spacious Central Park.

## Reasons to visit

- Times Square
- Central Park
- Madison Square Garden

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[Las Vegas

Known for Dining, Casinos and Shopping

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Whether you want to gamble all night or treat the family to great attractions and entertainment, you’ll find your favorite activities here.

## Reasons to visit

- Bellagio Casino
- Fremont Street
- Las Vegas Convention Center

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[Orlando

Known for Family-friendly, Shopping and Theme parks

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Spend a week or two in this family-friendly city to enjoy Florida’s warm sunshine. Visit a different theme park every day.

## Reasons to visit

- Walt Disney World® Resort
- Universal Studios Florida
- Universal Orlando Resort

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[Miami

Known for Beaches, Shopping and Sea

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Sunshine, soft white sand and a leisurely vacation atmosphere draw people of all ages to this exciting city on Florida’s Atlantic coast.

## Reasons to visit

- Port of Miami
- Ocean Drive
- Hard Rock Stadium

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[Chicago

Known for Theaters, Museums and Art

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Watch a baseball game at Wrigley Field, snap photos of your reflection in Cloud Gate and explore the Windy city’s fascinating museums.

## Reasons to visit

- Wrigley Field
- Michigan Avenue
- McCormick Place

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[Panama City Beach

Known for Beaches, Sea and Sunsets

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With white sand beaches, quiet pine forests, mini-golf, shopping and a giant sky wheel, this Florida community is an appealing spot for any visitor.

## Reasons to visit

- Alys Beach
- Pier Park
- Panama City Beaches

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### Popular places to visit

![Walt Disney World® Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034120/a6e2fb5b-4859-4b13-8673-5364decc02ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Walt Disney World® Resort

Walt Disney World® Resort is part of Orlando. It makes up part of bustling metropolis that is home to 240,000 inhabitants. Walt Disney World® Resort is approximately 15 miles (24 kilometers) from Orlando’s city center. If you are flying in, Walt Disney World® Resort is approximately 15 miles (24 kilometers) from Orlando International Airport.

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![Universal Studios which includes rides, signage and a fountain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501594/aaf21d90-a373-4949-b33b-78528dd6d59c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Universal Studios Hollywood

Part film and TV studio, part entertainment complex and part amusement park with full-throttle fun at every turn.

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![Times Square featuring a city, central business district and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502080/1b2fa2e6-3780-4b5a-b35e-46d8f59f476f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Times Square

New York’s infamous neon wonderland is hustle and bustle at its best, and an essential stop for all tourists.

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## Regions in United States of America

![Downtown Historic District showing night scenes, heritage architecture and a fountain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069639/29b06ac6-d5a9-41e8-8e06-7c06c911493f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Florida

The Sunshine State is loved by visitors and locals for many reasons, including its world-class family attractions, party-ready beaches and stylish, lively cities.

![Reunion Tower which includes a high rise building, a city and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500869/af780cf2-7329-44b0-811d-61ca36a7115d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Texas

The Lone Star State is like its own nation, packing in plains, mountains, a tropical coastline, historic cities and friendly subcultures within its vast borders.

![Hawaii which includes general coastal views, views and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6185696/42a71045-8441-4cf2-880e-6e57e60842e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Hawaii

Many people give America’s 50th state the nickname Paradise and it doesn’t take long on these spectacular volcanic islands to realize that the moniker is well earned.

![Orange County featuring street scenes, a house and a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/206/877cc492-6807-42f4-aa22-c3005cce92d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### California

The Golden State is almost its own country, packing in iconic sights, spectacular national parks and chilled-out coastal towns with friendly, welcoming locals.

![Downtown Detroit featuring a city, street scenes and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059250/503e49fa-23c1-47c8-8313-d4511f7ecca2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Michigan

Embrace adventure in these two peninsulas, where the Great Lakes surround landscapes of breathtaking beauty and cities burst with culture and creativity.

![Billy Graham Library featuring heritage architecture and autumn leaves](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066141/eabe0085-b09f-42ce-a847-7fc54959004f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### North Carolina

Soaring mountain peaks, atmospheric islands and a fascinating colonial past make North Carolina an exciting state with trendy, welcoming cities.

![Hartford which includes a church or cathedral, a city and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/208/4c52b1cd-3c7f-413f-841a-143bd2ccdcc4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Connecticut

A state of gentle pleasures and bucolic landscapes, Connecticut offers fascinating cultural and historical sights in a scenic yet seldom-explored corner of America.

![Utah showing landscape views and desert views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/246/13bf2998-ee19-4e23-9ab1-d7a3b6a098cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Utah

Strange and beautiful natural wonders pepper the landscape of Utah, a state known for its five breathtaking national parks and creative capital city.

- All areas in United States of America

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