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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.

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Burlington, VT (3)

Zach's uncle Jim recommended that I try some beers from the Hermit Thrush Brewery, but it's too far south in Vermont and I won't be able to make it in the remaining days. So...

Day 16: 2019

The new day didn't bode well. I felt completely exhausted. Even the medication couldn't help quickly. At lunchtime, I had solid food again in the form of an Asian noodle soup....

On Highway 1

On Thursday, we drove the most beautiful section of Highway 1. Simply stunning. We can only recommend it to everyone. In the evening, we arrived in Palo Alto. We briefly stopped...

Day 19 and 20: Provincetown/Cape Cod

How lucky my husband was to think of spending the last two days at Cape Cod! We found a nice little guest house at the end of the island and spent two wonderful days there. What...

Wir schnorren uns die Abschiedsdrinks!

Gibt es doch freie Drinks beim Glücksspiel in Vegas! Wir spielen 25 Cent Maschinen und ergattern uns drei Runden Jacky Cola. Waldemar wird übermütig und spielt 1$ Maschinen. Das...

The mother of all roads, the alley of alleys, and the route of routes - Route 66

Here we finally are. The dream of every biker or hobby motorcyclist. We turn onto the remaining original part of Route 66. Waldemar finally finds a radio station or radio...

Smokey - Mixture of Werner's chest hair and Waldy's lower body

In Williams we meet Smokey. A mixture of Werner's best chest hair and Waldy's legs, including jeans. The need for long pants and a rain jacket on Stage G. Canyon-Lake Havasu was...

Unexpected visit from Jack at Lake Powell!

After a slow start at the pool, Jack unexpectedly showed up. Jack..., Jack...? It finally clicked when I heard his last name. Daniels! Jack Daniels! In the end, we had 5 beers...

Three Navajos in the Monument

Just in time for the entrance to Monument Valley, our blushing face shows the appropriate measure to smuggle among you Navajo Indians.

Universal Studios 14.9.18

After a hearty breakfast in Downtown, we made our way to the Universal Studios, which is simply part of the classic tourist program. The park is not spectacular, but...

Outlet center somewhere near Salt Lake City

After a short stay in a Wild West movie, we headed north again, passing through Salt Lake City. After some thought, we made a quick stop that turned into a small shopping spree,...

Tag 160: one last day with parents in Anchorage

Today was our last day together and we made our way back to Anchorage. There, we visited the giant outdoor store again, because Dad needed a new coffee pot and wanted to buy a...

San Diego or Sun Diego

The first day on the West Coast was sunny, very sunny. So I (Lukas) decided to go to the beach, whereas Bene wanted to play basketball (maybe you'll hear about what he did if he...

2. Tag - Day 2.

The 2nd day started with a beautiful walk through Venice. Breakfast at the Vegetarian/Vegan: latte with flowers, Chai with Cinnamon, Tacos and Chocolate cake :-) Then we went on...

Zielfeld

Baseball, Atmosphäre, Hot Dogs. This is how the evening can be described. Jim invited us to baseball, so we headed downtown. With perfect seats in the lower levels and a...

In Jedediah Smith Redwood State Park: A dream come true! Finally, we are at the Redwoods!

06.05. As a birthday trip for Mexi's 25th birthday, we visited the infamous Redwoods today! Amazing! These trees are soooo huge!

Coos Bay - Crescent City: Crossing the border into California

April 30 - May 4 Such amazing weather! Cold, but beautiful! We are sooo impressed with the Oregon coast! America will definitely see us again!

Tag 21: Solvang, Santa Barbara, Malibu, L.A.

It's so cozy. A Danish village in the middle of California, I have to go there. After spending the night at the Royal Copenhagen Inn, we visit the Danish city (or whatever...

Diamond head

This morning I hiked the so-called Diamond Head volcano, which gave me a stunning overview of the island.

Day 20: Highway 1 from Monterey to Big Sur

It was beautiful today. We fully took advantage of the drivable portion of Highway 1 under a bright blue sky. Although we made it to Pfeiffer National Park, the only accessible...

Day 16: Olympic National Park, Washington, USA

Finally, it's raining! After weeks of wildfires, the rain is cleansing the air and we see blue skies again. A very pleasant day for our further journey through Olympic National...

Highway 1 - Day 1

Highway 1 - Day 1 San Francisco - Santa Cruz

Sequoia & first time at Denny's♥️

Haha, now I realize how the country is slowly rubbing off on me because I wanted to continue writing in English right after the title. I hope I won't have a 'like-language...

San Francisco

San Francisco was totally different than we expected. Everything around the city center was really nice, just like you imagine San Francisco. It was a rollercoaster ride,...

Detroit 11.04.-13.04.2014

When we arrived in our hotel room in Columbus on 11.04., it was raining heavily, with thunder and lightning. The April weather truly lived up to its name, because when we left...

Now that's really the end... 🇨🇺 🇲🇽 🇧🇿 🇬🇹 🇺🇸

But it shouldn't get boring, on the last day I got bitten by a spider and of course I had an allergic reaction. So my time was spent taking care of the whole thing, it's not as...

Dunes, beaches, and lighthouses

In the next few days, we will pass by some beautiful landmarks. We will linger on dreamy beaches, hike to lighthouses, and explore dunes. Unfortunately, swimming in the sea will...

The next morning in San Diego

The upgrade to a room facing the beach has paid off today. The sound of the sea and the beach promenade right in front of the balcony .. the day can only start well and the few...

On the Pacific Coast Highway from Carmel to San Luis Obispo

My absolute dream road. I won't comment much. Just let the pictures speak for themselves.....