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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
New York City
Monument in New York. It is best visited in spring or autumn, when the weather is mildest and the crowds thinner.
Times Square
Manhattan
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
Manhattan
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
Manhattan
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
Manhattan
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
Manhattan
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
Manhattan
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
Washington, D.C.
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
Washington, D.C.
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
Washington, D.C.
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
Washington, D.C.
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
San Francisco
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
San Francisco
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
San Francisco
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
San Francisco
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
Los Angeles
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
Santa Monica
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
Monterey County
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
Mariposa County
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
California
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
Tulare County
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
San Bernardino County
National park of the United States. It sits in high country, where snow can close access roads well into early summer.
Death Valley
San Bernardino County
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
Arizona
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.