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United States of America (USA)

USA Travel Guide

Location: The USA is in North America and has 50 States. It borders Canada to the North and Mexico to the South and is bordered by three oceans: the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Atlantic Ocean to the East, and the Arctic Ocean to the north.
Language: English
Get Here: via Plane with Momondo
Currency: United States Dollar (USD) – check the latest exchange rate here
Electrical Plug Fixture: Type A & B (Grab yourself a universal adapter and you’ll never have to worry about having the right plug again!)
Capital City: Washington DC
Other Major Cities: Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, San Fransisco, Texas, Boston, San Diego, Houston, Philadelphia, Dallas, Seattle, San Antonio, Denver, Nashville, Atlanta, Miami, Phoenix, New Orleans, Memphis, El Paso, Las Vegas,
Famous For: Way too many things to list.. but I think GQ has it covered with their List of the 101 Most American Things in ‘Murica

When To Visit: You can travel to the USA at any time of year, with it’s seasons mirroring those of other northern hemisphere countries. Spring and Summer are between March and August; Winter is between September and February. March/April and August/September provide optimum temperatures and fewer crowds.

Visa Requirements: A Visa Waiver Program (ESTA) is in place for citizens of several countries, which allows those citizens to enter the USA for a period of 90 days without a visa. However, with most countries, Visa requirements change often, and I urge you to check with the State Department a few months prior to your intended arrival.

Travel Within The USA: The best American adventures come from road tripping and you can get cheap car hire with HolidayAutos. However, if you are short on time, it may be worth throwing in a few internal flights to get you from A to B. Check out Skyscanner & Momondo for the best deals!

Travel Vaccinations: There are no specific exotic vaccination requirements for visiting the USA, however it is expected that you ensure your basic/routine immunizations are up to date.

30 Best Places to Visit in the USA

 

General USA Inspiration:

The 30 BEST Places to Visit in the USA

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Road Trip Itineraries

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National Parks


Alaska

Juneau


Arizona

Phoenix


California

Los Angeles

San Francisco

Auburn

Palm Springs


Colorado

Denver


Florida

Orlando

Fort Lauderdale

Jacksonville

Miami

Tampa


Georgia

Savannah, GA


Hawaii

Hawaii


Illinois

Chicago


Louisiana

New Orleans


Massachusetts

Boston

Nantucket

Salem


Michigan written in bold black letters across a photo of a lake at sunset

Ann Arbor

Grand Rapids


Nevada

Las Vegas


New Mexico

New Mexico

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New York


Ohio

Cincinnati


Oregon

Portland

Bend


Seattle

Seattle


Pennslyvania written in bold black letters across a photo of a city skyline

Pennsylvania


Tennassee

Nashville

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Texas

Austin

Dallas

El Paso

San Antonio


Utah

Utah


Washington DC

Washington D.C.


Wisconsin

La Crosse


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