Category: United States

United States Destinations

This collection of realistic Destination Reviews helps you plan your next adventure in the United States.

USA has a number of must-visit destinations for any traveler.

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Places to Visit

United States is home to an astonishing number of sights. There are 424 National Park Service units across all US states and territories.

This number includes 63 national parks and 83 national monuments. National parks and monuments protect some of the most beautiful areas in the world.

There are also almost 7,000 state parks in the country. Individual state agencies manage the state parks. Some of them are small recreational areas. But others protect natural wonders that rival national parks in beauty.

Moreover, USA has countless museums, trails, and scenic drives. You do not need a car sometimes to get to the sights. For other sights all you need is a car.

US States

United States is a massive country. It is close to impossible to cover all of its sights in a lifetime, let alone in one trip.

Use the following links to quickly navigate to the relevant state and territory categories:

This list will grow as we share more realistic content from other states and territories.

Takeaways

These realistic Destination Reviews share in-depth overviews of each place to see. You can learn about the best times to visit, entrance requirements, and close-by places to stay.

Sample itineraries and tips to avoid crowds could help you plan a perfect trip to and within the United States.

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May 24, 2023May 24, 2023

Mansion views in Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site, Cambridge, Massachusetts, US

Longfellow House: Tour of 250-Year Old Mansion

Longfellow House is a free park in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This mansion served many purposes and residents since 1759.

Read Time: 12 Min

May 23, 2023May 15, 2023

Bison in South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota, US

Theodore Roosevelt: Bisons in A Very Remote Park

Theodore Roosevelt National Park is a remote park in North Dakota. The park is a wildlife spotter’s paradise: bisons, prairie dogs, turkeys, and deer freely roam the park’s badlands and plains.

Read Time: 17 Min

May 19, 2023May 15, 2023

Crystals in Jewel Cave National Monument, the best place to visit in Black Hills, South Dakota, US

Best Places to Visit in Black Hills, United States

Black Hills in South Dakota and Wyoming are rich in places of interest. Take one of the scenic drives to see the region’s caves, forests, formations, and memorials.

Read Time: 14 Min

May 18, 2023May 18, 2023

Spruce Tree House in Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado, US

Mesa Verde: Ancient Cliff Houses and Canyons

Mesa Verde National Park protects historic Cliff Houses. Dwellings are open to ranger led tours only during summer months.

Read Time: 12 Min

May 17, 2023May 23, 2023

Memorial Church of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US

Harvard: Walking Tour of The Oldest U.S. University

Harvard University is the oldest institution in the US. Visit its picturesque campus and see historic buildings dating back to the 1700s.

Read Time: 16 Min

May 16, 2023July 14, 2023

Panorama Point in Badlands National Park, South Dakota, US

Badlands: 15 Not So Bad Stops on The Loop Drive

Badlands National Park near the Black Hills Region offers panoramic views of the rugged landscape from the scenic Loop Drive.

Read Time: 20 Min

May 12, 2023May 15, 2023

Cave boxwork formation in Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota, US

Wind Cave: World’s First Cave National Park

Wind Cave is the first cave in the world to receive a National Park designation. Decide for yourself if the boxwork formations alone are worth the cave tour price.

Read Time: 14 Min

May 11, 2023May 13, 2023

Nymph Lake with water lilies in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, US

Rocky Mountain: A Land of High Elevation Trails

Rocky Mountain National Park is a true gem next to Denver, Colorado. Scenic overlooks, snowy summits, powerful falls, and wildlife make it a top destination.

Read Time: 28 Min

May 10, 2023May 13, 2023

Delicate Arch on sunny winter day in Arches National Park, Utah, US

Arches: Day Trip Guide to Unique Formations

Arches National Park is a word famous park in Utah. Its picturesque arches, puzzling formations, and surreal landscape make Arches well worth a visit.

Read Time: 21 Min

May 9, 2023May 15, 2023

Boulders, pines, and Black Hills in Custer State Park, South Dakota, US

Custer: Most Scenic Way to Travel in Black Hills

Custer State Park offers a scenic drive alternative to travel between Jewel Cave, Wind Cave, and Mt Rushmore with a chance to see wildlife up-close.