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Vacation in USA : Highlights & Travel Tips

The United States is a vast and varied destination where travelers can experience an extraordinary mix of landscapes, cultures, and city life in a single trip. From iconic skylines in New York City and Chicago to the beaches of California and Florida, the country stands out for its diversity and scale. Travelers can explore world-famous national parks such as Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the Grand Canyon, dive into regional food scenes from Texas barbecue to New Orleans Creole cuisine, and enjoy everything from small-town road trips to major cultural events, music festivals, and sporting spectacles.

What makes the USA especially rewarding is the sheer range of experiences available across its regions. Visitors can hike in the Rockies, drive along the Pacific Coast Highway, discover American history in Washington, D.C., Boston, and Philadelphia, or enjoy entertainment capitals like Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Nashville. Practical planning is important because distances are long and weather varies widely by season and region, so domestic flights, rental cars, and advance bookings can save time and money. Tipping is customary, public transportation is excellent in some major cities but limited in many other areas, and shoulder-season travel can offer better value while still providing great sightseeing and outdoor conditions.

Best time to travel USA

The best time to visit the USA is generally from July to October, with August and September standing out as the most popular months based on the data. This period offers warm weather, strong access to outdoor attractions and road trips, and a lively calendar of events, though September and October can be especially appealing for slightly fewer crowds in some destinations and beautiful seasonal scenery.

All travel reports from USA

15.02.2020 - Day 52 - San Francisco, USA

Last day in our beloved San Francisco. We could have stayed here longer, but the Caribbean is already waiting ☀️🏝😉. So this morning we ironed again and packed our suitcases...

The Mission

Physicist Stephen Hawking already knew that work can give meaning and direction to life. We spend most of our time working, so it would be a shame to do something we don't...

Day off 2

After a busy day yesterday, we treated ourselves to a day off 2 today. We were at Tongva Park right next door. Enjoying the beautiful flora and fauna for a bit. We had dinner at...

10.02.2020 - Day 47 - Hilo, Hawaii/USA

Today there is less to report. After Steve spoiled us again with one of his great fruit platters for breakfast, and we had a little chat with the other guests (there are 2...

Short news from LA

I arrived good in LA, passing the controls was super chill, even tho the man questioning me about immigration was extremely unfriendly. I had a relaxed day at the beach. The...

L.A. from all sides

The next morning I spent with a little city tour by Mustang. Hollywood Boulevard and Sunset Strip and from there a round through Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive as well. It's...

Last day in NYC

Unfortunately, the weather was a bit worse today, so we visited a few beautiful museums. First, we went to the 9/11 Memorial and then to the Guggenheim Art Museum. We had the...

Return to Denver Airport and flight to Frankfurt

17.06. / Friday / Estes Park - Denver Airport - Return Flight We have breakfast in the room, outside it is wet and there was thunderous thunder during the night. At 58°F (14°C)...

New York City

Amazing impressions here, but the first day was different than planned. Unfortunately, due to the bad weather, we couldn't see any baseball, but at least we enjoyed some chicken...

Off to Denver!

20.05. / Friday / Stuttgart-Frankfurt-Denver The flight is on time, but the plane is incredibly cramped. LH flies on the Denver route with jumbos that do not have screens in the...

Tag 32 - YNP 3/5 Glacier Point

It goes to the upper edge of the south side of the valley - edge in the true sense of the word (the right side in the first picture). We make a trail and visit the following...

Day 20 - Coastal Trail

I meet a German girl again at the Marin Headland Hostel and we take a day trip on the Coastal Trail to Muir beach (about 10 km one way). The weather is finally better and we can...

Day 9 - Channel Island National Park

As mentioned in another article, Channel Island Park had me hooked, and I didn't hesitate to make changes and incur costs to get there by boat. The island group is about 1.5...

alaska - with friends from home

due to technical problems, there is unfortunately no text - the pictures speak for themselves :) i am back in kamloops where i am spending some time with friends again. take care!

Accommodation: Kawama Yacht Club

There's actually nothing to complain about. Our rental house really lives up to the description and has a peaceful waterfront location. Website: http://www.kawamayachtclub.com/ ...

Milwaukee, WI (5)

The second location of Milwaukee Brewing Company (aka MKE Brewing) was our next stop. The new brewery here is currently being built by KHS (!). The mix of industrial style,...

Vermont Brewery Tour (2)

Our second destination was the Prohibition Pig Brewery in Waterbury, VT. It is located in the former building of The Alchemist Brewery (see Vermont Brewery Tour (3)) and is...

Traveling in Arizona

Wednesday October 31: Today we visited Antelope Canyon in the Navajo Reservation. It was very expensive and the photos look better than it actually was. Nevertheless, it was...

Day 18: Schenectady

When we set off in the morning, we weren't sure how far we wanted to drive. The only thing that was certain was that we had to be in Boston on Thursday and wanted to visit Cape...

Death Valley 9/23/18

We spent the night in a cute little motel in the town of Beatty, as Beatty is right next to the Hells Gate to Death Valley. From here, depending on the direction, you can reach...

Joyful tears at the Bellagio Water Show!!

You would think three gentlemen in Vegas far, far away from home would want a more 'exclusive' evening program on their last night together. However, their heartfelt desire was...

We cruise the Strip

As our last driving masterpiece, we cruise the Strip once. Going back up was again too hot and exhausting. Finally, to the Hard Rock Hotel.

Day 6: last day in Maine

We took it easy today. The weather was rather bad and it got quite chilly. We spent half of the day reading, having breakfast, and chilling. When the sky brightened up a bit, we...

Sun, beach and sea

The first night in Miami did not go as peacefully as hoped. Shortly after sunrise, there was busy construction work next to us on the construction site. Unfortunately, our windows...

II. Santa Monica & Venice Beach 15.9.18

After the loud and crowded Hollywood, we come to the even more crowded Santa Monica Pier, which feels like a big carnival. Rides alternate with food stalls and the beach is...

Crazy Horse

The Indian Pando to Mount Rushmore. So anyone who has read the Wikipedia article knows that the Indians were not very happy when the Mount Rushmore monument was created due to...

Mount Rushmore

The shrine of democracy, that's what Americans call the monument at Mount Rushmore. The 4 most influential presidents are carved into the mountain and are supposed to symbolize...

Horseshoe Bend in Rainy Arizona

The cloudy night of the Grand Canyon didn't want to go away. They brought along some friends and became big, fat rain clouds. It rained all day during the drive from the Grand...