What's the #1 travel experience in America?
For the first time, the experts at Lonely Planet have ranked the top 500 unmissable experiences and hidden gems across the USA - to create the ultimate hitlist.
Lonely Planet's
Ultimate USA Travel List
is the regional follow-up to our bestselling
Ultimate Travel List
and the must-own bucket list for both travellers to the USA and residents who want to discover their country’s most iconic sights and activities.
With
inspirational photos
,
insightful commentary
and details of
how to visit each place
, this is your essential guide to exploring the very best of the nation’s travel experiences, from the classic to the quirky.
Whatever your interests, there’s a memorable experience awaiting you:
National Parks
Be awed by nature’s power at
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
Feel humbled by geological giants at
Yosemite National Park, California
Drive through dreamy landscapes in
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
Thrill at the might of lava at
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Hawai’i
Family Fun
Relish the mountain-themed amusements at
Dollywood, Tennessee
Immerse yourself in marine life at
Monterey Bay Aquarium, California
Feel the magic at
Walt Disney World, Florida
Soak up the nostalgic, kitschy charm of
Coney Island, New York
Museums & Galleries
Appreciate human creativity at the
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
Learn important lessons at the
National Museum of African American History and Culture, Washington, DC
Think of the victims at the
September 11 Memorial and Museum, New York
Find your inner rock god at the
Museum of Pop Culture, Washington
Road Trips
Enjoy the ups and downs of the
Going-to-the-Sun Road, Montana
Travel through US history on the
Colonial Parkway, Virginina
Snake past scenic peaks along the
Beartooth Highway, Montana
Gape at grand peaks on a
Continental Divide
drive,
Colorado
Eating & Drinking
Tuck into Seattle’s smorgasbord at
Pike Place Market, Washington
Graze gourmet treats at
LA’s Original Farmers Market, California
Imbibe Appalachian moonshine at
Sevier Distilling Company, Tennessee
Indulge your gourmet side at
Chelsea Market, New York
Entertainment
Tap into musical history at New Orleans’
House of Blues, Louisiana
Cheer for the Chicago Cubs at
Wrigley Field, Illinois
Dig the acoustics at
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, Colorado
Speed like a demon at
NASCAR Racing Experience, Florida
Plus many more!
Discover the rankings and over 450 additional recommendations inside the book!
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