United States of America
50 States of Awesome!
Where To Start?
With 50 States and 16 territories, it’s hard to know where to begin travel in the USA. It has incredible cities like New York, Chicago, New Orleans, and Los Angeles. There are the epic vistas of the American Southwest, the mountains of the Pacific Northwest, the Everglades of Florida, and the glaciers of Alaska. Or you can escape the mainland and head to the islands of Hawaii, Puerto Rico or the US Virgin Islands.
The United States is the birthplace of the world’s National Parks, and it’s smaller State Parks are just as amazing. No matter where you choose to explore in the United States, there is bound to be something that will take your breath away.
Explore the best of the USA
Check out some of our most popular blog posts about the USA.
12 Amazing Things To See in the American Southwest
The American Southwest may be one of the most beautiful areas of the world. We lay out some of our favorite things to see from the Grand Canyon to Zion, and beyond.
How To Experience The Big Island In A Week
There are few places in the world more spectacular than Hawaii. And the aptly named Big Island is our favorite place in Hawaii. Check out why with this guide to one week on the Big Island of Hawaii.
10 Incredible Things To Do In The Adirondacks In Summer
The Adirondacks encompasses some of the most beautiful regions of Upstate New York. Not only is it the second largest protected area in the United States, but it’s one of the most awe-inspiring as well.
What you need to know about travel in the United States
- Capital
- The Capital of the United States of America is Washington D.C. Washington D.C. (not to be confused with Washington State) is filled with incredible museums and monuments.
- Electricity
- The United States uses North American standard 110v electrical outlets.
- Cellular Phone Service
- Cell phone service is readily available throughout the United States. Sim chips are available and can be added to unlocked phones.
- Roads, Driving and Public Transit
- Driving in the United States is relatively safe. Most roads and highways are well-maintained
- USA with Kids
- Family travel to the USA is very popular. Most cities have extensive attractions for children.
All the best of Family Travel in the USA
Disconnect At Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado
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Rocky Mountain National Park With Kids – Your Guide To Fun In The Rockies
Rocky Mountain National Park is Colorado’s most epic destination. The sheer size of the park alone can make the third most visited American National Park seem overwhelming. If you’re planning on visiting Rocky Mountain National Park with kids, that feeling […]
Busch Gardens For Toddlers: What To Know Before You Go
A visit to Busch Gardens is one of the highlights of a visit to Tampa, Florida. We made the trip on our second day exploring the city. It was a blast. We spent almost the entire day at Busch Gardens […]
Are Boggy Creek Airboat Rides In The Everglades Fun For Families?
One of the most amazing experiences for those on a family vacation in Florida is getting the chance to fly over the water on one of the many airboat rides in the Everglades. While we were exploring Kissimmee Florida, we […]
What To Do At Kennedy Space Center For Kids
I’ll let you in on a little secret about our family. We are a bunch of geeks. Travel isn’t all that our family is passionate about. We LOVE science. So when we were exploring Kissimmee Florida, we wanted to make […]
Driving Up Pikes Peak Colorado – What To Do On America’s Mountain
One of the most iconic Colorado experiences is driving up Pikes Peak HighwayThe experience of driving up Pikes Peak. Whether you’re exploring Pikes Peak Colorado for the views from the top or the experiences along the way, you’re bound to […]
Denver To Estes Park Drive: How To Plan Your Colorado Road Trip
Denver and Estes Park Colorado are two of the funkiest towns in the state. The capital of Colorado, Denver, is also the arts capital, filled with a thriving music scene, funky architecture, and a unique experiential restaurant scene. When you […]
10 Amazing Things To Do In Colorado With Kids
When my family found itself heading to Colorado in October, we weren’t prepared for just how incredible this state is. And exploring Colorado with kids quickly became one of our favorite adventure experiences of the year. There were so many […]
12 Fun Things To Do In Lake George New York
I’ve visited the Adirondacks in New York more times over the past two years than I ever thought possible. There is something about this region of the Adirondacks that just keeps pulling me back in. My most recent visit, while […]