Best 15 Places To Visit In The US

Do you want to explore the US this summer? Check out this list of 15 epic locations to visit in the United States.

This post is all about the best 15 places to visit in the US.

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1) Grand Canyon National Park

Located in Arizona, the Grand Canyon is probably the most famous national park. It is also one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world.

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2) San Fransisco

The fourth most popular city in the state of California, San Fransisco is a financial, commercial, and cultural hub.

It is most famous for its Golden Gate Bridge which serves as the entrance to the Bay Area.

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3) Maui

Located northwest of the main Hawaiian island, Maui is home to the largest dormant volcano in the world, Haleakala. The volcano is located in the Haleakala national park.

If national parks aren’t your thing, the island also has over 30 miles of gorgeous beaches.

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4) Yellowstone National Park

Thirty-five thousand square miles, this national park is located mostly in the state of Wyoming.

It is home to one of the most iconic geysers in the world: Old Faithful.

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5) New York City

Known as the city that never sleeps, NYC is known for many many sites including the Empire State Building, The Statue of Liberty, and Central Park.

It is recommended to spend three full days minimum exploring the city when you visit.

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6) Washington DC

The nation’s capital is technically its own state but is located next to Virginia.

It holds all of the most important national monuments and political buildings as well as museums that contain iconic pieces of American cultural history.

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7) New Orleans

Nicknamed the Big Easy, New Orleans is known for its cuisine, music, culture and round-the-clock nightlife.

It is a big mix of French, African, and American cultures. Its largest festival is Mardi Gras which falls near the end of winter.

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8) Seattle

Located in the Pacific Northwest, Seattle is known for being the headquarters of giant companies including Microsoft, Amazon, and is the location where Starbucks was founded.

If you visit, make sure to visit Pike Place market located on the waterfront.

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9) Las Vegas

Known as Sin City, Las Vegas is like Disneyland for adults. It houses many hotels and casinos which are home to many special entertainment shows.

If you’re not a huge fan of the bright lights of the city, Vegas is close to gorgeous hiking trails.

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10) Honolulu

(Cue the Hawaii Five-o theme song) Honolulu is located on the Hawaiian island of Oahu and is home to one of the most historical moments of World War II, Pearl Harbor.

It is also home to gorgeous coastlines and Polynesian culture.

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11) San Diego

Located on the Pacific coast south of LA, San Diego has gorgeous beaches and beautiful weather nearly all year round.

Whether you enjoy walking around town or visiting the beaches, the weather is nearly always cooperating.

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12) Glacier National Park

This national park is located in Montana and is named for its collection of glaciers that are surrounded by gorgeous nature.

The most popular thing to do in this park is go hiking to visit these amazing natural features.

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13) Zion National Park

A national park located in Utah, Zion national park is famous for its scenic canyon country.

This national park is especially good for hikers who like a challenge as a lot of the hikes are up steep cliffs.

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14) Yosemite National Park

Over 4 million people visit this California national park every year.

Whether you visit in the summer or the winter, there are always so many activities to participate in.

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15) Kauai

A Hawaiian island nicknamed the Garden Isle is almost completely covered in tropical rainforest.

If you decide to visit, it is recommended to spend one week there to allow yourself enough time to do everything.

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