People go on vacation with their family to relax and enjoy themselves. There are many places in the world to visit. It is impossible for a person to visit all these places in one lifetime. Most people dream of a vacation in the United States. Since the United States is a large country, there are many places to visit. To enjoy a vacation in the countryside, you need to make a plan before you travel.
For those traveling to the US for the first time, here are the five must-see places.
1. San Francisco, California – This is a city of diverse culture in terms of arts, museums, architecture, music and festivals. San Francisco has become a popular tourist spot due to its hillside streets and modern and Victorian architecture. The main attractions of San Francisco are the Golden Gate Bridge (a marvel of construction); Japanese tea gardens; Exploratorium (museum); Fisherman’s Wharf; Alcatraz Islands; Historic Cable Cars (San Francisco’s moving landmark); Chinatown; and the red and white ferry. Some of the modern architecture in San Francisco is the Civic Center, the Coit Tower, the Ferry Building, and the winding and winding streets of Lombard on Russian Hill. The city is also host to different festivals, fairs, parades and parties. The famous moat is the Gay Festival held in June every year. The others are the Folsom Street Fair, Chinese New Year Parade, Carnival, and Lovefest.
2. Orlando, Florida – This American city has it all, from theme parks to crocodile farms. If you are planning to travel with your family and are looking for complete entertainment, then this is the right destination. When you’re in Orlando, there are a wide variety of options available to entertain you. Orlando’s main attractions are Walt Disney World, Sea World Orlando (marine theme park), Universal Studios, Island of Adventure, Wet ‘N Wild (water park), Discovery Cove (marine theme park), Gatorland (wildlife theme park ), Holy Land Experience (museum), Ripley’s Believe It or Not, Orlando Science Center and Orlando Museum. Orlando also has tropical beaches for the family to enjoy and relax in the sun.
3. Las Vegas, Nevada – ‘The Entertainment Capital of the World’ is famous for its gambling, dining, shopping and entertainment. The main attraction of Las Vegas are the casinos. It has some of the best casinos in the world like Golden Nugget, Four Queens, Fremont Casino and Las Vegas Club. The other attractions are Adventuredome, Desperado, Gondola, M&M’s World, Nevada State Museum, Stratosphere Tower, Springs Preserve and much more. So if you’re in the mood for some adult entertainment, then take a trip to Las Vegas, also known as Sin City.
4. New York City – ‘The Big Apple’ or ‘The City That Never Sleeps’ is famous for international affairs, commerce, culture, finance, fashion and entertainment. This city is made up of five towns: the Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island. The main attractions to visit during your stay in New York are the Empire State Building, Ellis Island, Broadway Theater Productions, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Bronx Zoo, Washington Square Park, Times Square, The Statue of Liberty and the New York Botanical Gardens. New York City is the favorite shopping destination for shoppers. The city has witnessed some major cultural reforms in the past. Many events and parades are organized to attract tourists. Famous events are the Halloween Parade and the Tribeca Film Festival.
5. Grand Canyon, Arizona – This is one of the major national parks in the US and has become a popular natural tourist destination. It is a steep gorge along the Colorado River in Arizona and is 6,000 feet deep and 446 km long. Grand Canyon National Park can be reached in two ways: the North Rim (remote part) and the South Rim (more accessible and crowded part). Some of the activities you can enjoy here include camping, mule rides, sightseeing, rafting, hiking, and helicopter rides. Some of the viewpoints along the South Rim are Grand Canyon Village, Watchtower, and Hermit’s Rest. Lookouts on the North Rim are Cape Royal, Bright Angel Point, and Point Imperial.