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North America · 24+ destinations to browse
A continent's worth of variety — Manhattan canyons, Utah's red rock, Pacific surf and the greatest national parks system on the planet.
Best time
April – June, September – October
Daily budget
₹10,000 – ₹30,000/day
Visa
Visa required
Safety
3.5 / 5
Practical information
Currency
US Dollar ($, USD)
Languages
English, Spanish widely spoken
Time zone
6 zones (UTC−5 to −10)
Emergency
911
Internet
Excellent in cities; weak in remote parks.
SIM cards
T-Mobile/AT&T prepaid or a travel eSIM.
Getting around
Domestic flights and rental cars; public transport is strong only in a few cities.
Visa details
B1/B2 visitor visa required for Indian passport holders; interview waits can be long.
Know before you go
Popular foods
- Burgers
- BBQ
- New York pizza
- Tex-Mex
- Southern fried chicken
Famous festivals
- Thanksgiving
- Independence Day
- Mardi Gras
- Coachella
Etiquette
- Tipping 15–20% is expected
- Sales tax is added at checkout
- Personal space matters
Packing suggestions
- Layers by region
- Comfortable shoes
- Type A/B adapter
- Travel insurance (healthcare is costly)
Travel tips
- Distances are enormous — plan flights
- Book national park lodging months ahead
- Always budget for tips and tax
Popular cities
Destinations in United States200 total
Showing the 24 most popular of 200 — search or pick a tag above to find a specific place.
Statue of Liberty
4.5New York City, United States
Monument in New York. It is best visited in spring or autumn, when the weather is mildest and the crowds thinner.
Times Square
4.5Manhattan, United States
Neighborhood and square in Manhattan, New York City, United States. It is best visited in spring or autumn, when the weather is mildest and the crowds thinner.
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Empire State Building
4.5Manhattan, United States
Skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA. It is best visited in spring or autumn, when the weather is mildest and the crowds thinner.
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One World Trade Center
4.5Manhattan, United States
Main building of the rebuilt World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan, New York City. It is best visited in spring or autumn, when the weather is mildest and the crowds thinner.
Brooklyn Bridge
4.5Manhattan, United States
Bridge in New York City, crossing the East River. It is best visited in spring or autumn, when the weather is mildest and the crowds thinner.
Central Park
4.5Manhattan, United States
Public park at the center of Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States. It is best visited in spring or autumn, when the weather is mildest and the crowds thinner.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art
4.5Manhattan, United States
Art museum in New York City, United States. It is best visited in spring or autumn, when the weather is mildest and the crowds thinner.
White House
4.5Washington, D.C., United States
Official residence and office of the President of the United States. It is best visited in spring or autumn, when the weather is mildest and the crowds thinner.
Lincoln Memorial
4.5Washington, D.C., United States
Memorial in Washington, D.C., United States. It is best visited in spring or autumn, when the weather is mildest and the crowds thinner.
Washington Monument
4.5Washington, D.C., United States
Obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. It is best visited in spring or autumn, when the weather is mildest and the crowds thinner.
Smithsonian Institution Building
4.5Washington, D.C., United States
Administrative building for Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. It is best visited in spring or autumn, when the weather is mildest and the crowds thinner.
Golden Gate Bridge
4.5San Francisco, United States
Suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay. It is best visited in spring or autumn, when the weather is mildest and the crowds thinner.
Alcatraz Island
4.5San Francisco, United States
Island in San Francisco, California, United States of America. It is best visited in spring or autumn, when the weather is mildest and the crowds thinner.
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Golden Gate Park
4.5San Francisco, United States
Public park in San Francisco, California, USA. It is best visited in spring or autumn, when the weather is mildest and the crowds thinner.
Fisherman's Wharf
4.5San Francisco, United States
Neighborhood of San Francisco. It is best visited in spring or autumn, when the weather is mildest and the crowds thinner.
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Hollywood Sign
4.5Los Angeles, United States
Sign reading "HOLLYWOOD" located in Los Angeles, California, United States. It is best visited in spring or autumn, when the weather is mildest and the crowds thinner.
Santa Monica Pier
4.5Santa Monica, United States
Pier in Santa Monica, California, USA. It is best visited in spring or autumn, when the weather is mildest and the crowds thinner.
Big Sur
4.5Monterey County, United States
Region in Monterey County, California, United States. It is best visited in spring or autumn, when the weather is mildest and the crowds thinner.
Half Dome
4.5Mariposa County, United States
Granite dome in Yosemite National Park, California. It sits in high country, where snow can close access roads well into early summer.
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Yosemite National Park
4.5California, United States
National park in California, United States. It sits in high country, where snow can close access roads well into early summer.
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Sequoia National Park
4.5Tulare County, United States
National park in the Sierra Nevada mountains, California, U.S. It sits in high country, where snow can close access roads well into early summer.
Joshua Tree National Park
4.5San Bernardino County, United States
National park of the United States. It sits in high country, where snow can close access roads well into early summer.
Death Valley
4.5San Bernardino County, United States
Desert basin in Inyo and San Bernadino counties in California, United States. It lies in the American desert country, best visited between November and March.
Grand Canyon
4.5Arizona, United States
Steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in Arizona, United States. It lies in the canyon country of the Colorado Plateau, most comfortable in spring and autumn.