USA
Big enough that "visiting the USA" barely means anything on its own — this guide starts with two genuinely different anchors
The US is a continent-scale country, and no single trip covers it — most itineraries pick a region rather than trying for the whole thing. New York City remains the standard first stop for international visitors, dense and walkable in a way most of the country isn't; the national parks of the West (Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Zion) are the other pole, requiring a rental car and a genuinely different pace.
Best time to visit
April–June and September–October for most of the country; national parks are best avoided in peak summer heat depending on region
Getting there
Depends heavily on region — JFK/Newark for New York, LAX or SFO for the West Coast; an ESTA or visa is required depending on nationality
Highlights
- —New York City — Manhattan, Central Park, the Statue of Liberty
- —Grand Canyon National Park
- —San Francisco and the Pacific Coast Highway
- —Yellowstone and the Rockies
- —New Orleans and the Gulf South
The USA guide, section by section
Pick a topic below — each page covers real prices, current rules and practical logistics.
