USA Travel Guide
While the country is very large in area, the United States does offer everything one could ask for. Tropical locations in Hawaii and Florida, unique landmarks in the Statue of Liberty, Grand Canyon and Washington D.C, and wonderful cities like Chicago, Los Angeles and Boston. The country would take a long time to explore, but every region offers a different culture and its own set of wonderful sights.
Statue Of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty (French: Statue de la Liberté), officially titled Liberty Enlightening the World (French: la Liberté éclairant le monde), dedicated on October 28, 1886, is a monument commemorating the centennial of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence, given to the United States by the people of France to represent the friendship between the two countries established during the American Revolution.
Times Square
Times Square is a major intersection in Manhattan, a borough of New York City, at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue and stretching from West 42nd to West 47th Streets. The Times Square area consists of the blocks between Sixth and Eighth Avenues from east to west, and West 40th and West 53rd Streets from south to north, making up the western part of the commercial area of Midtown Manhattan. Formerly named Longacre Square, Times Square was renamed after the Times Building (now One Times Square) in April 1904. Times Square, sometimes known as the 'Crossroads of the World,' has achieved the status of an iconic world landmark and has become a symbol of New York City. Times Square is principally defined by its spectaculars, animated, digital advertisements
P.S. 1 Contemporary Art Center
MoMA is home to the modern masters. But head to MoMa's cutting-edge kid sister across the East River to see tomorrow's masters. Located in a refurbished public school, P.S. 1 consistently mounts challenging exhibitions from the world's most provocative artists. Don't miss James Turrell's transcendent installation, Meeting (seasonal, and weather permitting), and, in summer, the always-changing architectural garden. Also, on summer Saturdays, hit the early evening Warm Up session, a free weekly dance party that's become a must-stop on the city's nightlife calendar.
Empire State Building
If you must visit an ultra-touristy site, the ESB is the one. The stately deco architecture rivals the nearby Chrysler Building for Best in Class honors and it is, once again, New York's tallest structure. The view from the 86th-floor observation deck is breathtaking. You won't be the only one who's decided to visit, so prepare to wait in line; to avoid the throngs, the best times to come are at 8:30 a.m. or during lunch and dinner hours, Monday through Wednesday. Tickets are steep, but worth it: $17.61 for adults; $41.52 for an "express pass" that whisks you pass the hordes. For an extra $15 you can buy a ticket to the more intimate 102nd-floor observation deck. Buy your ticket online to reduce waiting-in-line time.
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Patsy Grimaldi, the founder of Grimaldi's, learned to make pizza at his uncle Patsy Lancieri's pizzeria in 1941 at age ten. He eventually opened his own restaurant, Patsy's Pizzeria, in Brooklyn. Grimaldi originally planned to build it in Manhattan. However, he believed that coal-fired brick ovens produced the best pizza, and it was illegal to build new coal ovens in Manhattan. As a result, he moved to the current location at South Ferry, Brooklyn. Eventually, Grimaldi sold the naming rights to a corporation and had to change the name of his restaurant to Grimaldi's.
Central Park
Central Park is one of the major attractions of New York City, comprised of 850 acres with 36 bridges.The southern end of the park holds the majority of the attractions. The Map below is shown in 3 sections for easy navigation. Central Park is located north of 59th Street, south of 110th Street, east of 5th Avenue and west of 8th Avenue. Here are a few of the Park Attractions and landmarks Listed from North to South.
Wall Street
The Wall Street Financial District is an area at the southern end of Manhattan. It includes Wall Street and the New York Stock Exchange as well as other financial institutions.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Located on the border of Central Park on Museum Mile, The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the largest and most comprehensive art museums in the world. With over two million works of art spanning 5,000 years, the Met presents the best of human creativity from around the globe. From the splendors of ancient Egypt, to the spectacular New American Wing, to the Met's beloved Impressionist paintings, a world of great art awaits you at NYC's most-visited attraction. The collection and special exhibitions are free with museum admission. Plus, enjoy dining, the audio guide and shopping at the Met Store.
Staten Island
A free ride on the Staten Island Ferry offers breathtaking views of the Statue of Liberty, downtown Manhattan and the New York Harbor. Once you arrive at the St. George Ferry Terminal, stroll the neighborhood, taking in sweeping vistas and historic architecture. Then dine at a local café and hop the S40 bus to the Snug Harbor Cultural Center &Botanical Garden. Staten Island is a must for history buffs, too: Historic Richmond Town, for example, is a 100-plus-acre living museum with a working farm and homes. And just 15 minutes from the terminal, you'll find authentic dosas and curries in Little Sri Lanka. The borough is easy to navigate by foot, bus or Staten Island Railway.
The High Line
The High Line is a rare case of concerned citizens, City officials and developers working together on an urban-renewal project that satisfies all parties involved. The elevated park, built on a railway trestle that had been abandoned for 30 years, is a sliver of green that looks out onto the stark landscape of Manhattan's west side. Designed by landscape-architecture firm James Corner Field Operations and the architects at Diller Scofidio &Renfro, the renovation mimics the way nature had begun to overtake the park before it was saved from demolition by two friends who lived in the neighborhood.
Madison Square Garden
The Garden is the City’s premiere sports and entertainment complex, home to the New York Rangers, Knicks and Liberty teams, as well as the stage for massively popular artists like Tina Turner, AC/DC and Oasis. The more intimate WaMu Theater also hosts concerts and shows, such as Wintuk from Cirque de Soleil, and stand-up comedians like Chris Rock and Kathy Griffin. For a behind-the-scenes view, take the Madison Square Garden All Access Tour.
Cape Cod
Cape Cod, often referred to as simply the Cape, and called Cape of Keel by early Norse explorers, is a peninsula in the easternmost portion of the state of Massachusetts, in the Northeastern United States. It is coextensive with Barnstable County.
Grand Central Terminal
Take the express back to a bygone era. Grand Central Terminal — don't call it Grand Central Station — is a living, bustling temple to New York's illustrious past. Gaze at the celestial ceiling mural above the vast main concourse. Slurp some Kumamotos at the legendary Oyster Bar downstairs, and wash them down with a Manhattan at the swank Campbell Apartment. Tell a secret to your partner in the Whispering Gallery: stand at the end of either Oyster Bar ramp and whisper into the wall; you'll be heard way across on the other side. Mingle with the commuters in the gourmet culinary market. Explore the "secret" elevated passageways for a spectacular view of the concourse. Even if you have nowhere to go you can spend hours here and never get bored.
Carnegie Hall
This world-famous concert venue is a New York City landmark and must-see music attraction. Carnegie Hall presents classical, jazz, folk, world and popular music with breakthrough and veteran performers. Since opening in 1891, this concert hall has become the emblem of musical achievement around the world, and has showcased the world’s finest artists—from Tchaikovsky to Mahler, Horowitz to Callas to Bernstein, even Judy Garland and the Beatles. Experience a concert, take the tour or visit the Rose Museum—all at Carnegie Hall.
French Quarter
The French Quarter, also known as Vieux Carré, is the oldest and most famous neighborhood in the city of New Orleans. When New Orleans (La Nouvelle Orléans in French) was founded in 1718 by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville, the city was originally centered on the French Quarter, or the Vieux Carré ('Old Square' in French) as it was known then. While the area is still referred to as the Vieux Carré by some, it is more commonly known as the French Quarter today, or simply 'The Quarter.'
The Las Vegas Strip is an approximately 3.8 mi (6.1 km)National Mall
The National Mall is an open-area national park in downtown Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States. The National Mall is a unit of the National Park Service, and is administered by the National Mall and Memorial Parks unit.
Fishermans Wharf
Is a neighbourhood in San Francisco, it roughly encompasses the northern waterfront area of San Francisco from Ghirardelli Square or Van Ness Avenue east to Pier 35 or Kearny Street. The F Market streetcar runs through the area, the Powell-Hyde cable car lines runs to Aquatic Park, at the edge of Fisherman's Wharf, and the Powell-Mason cable car line runs a few blocks away.
Universal Studios
Founded in 1912 by Carl Laemmle, It is one of the oldest American Movie studios still in continuous production. In 2004, the controlling stake in the company was sold by its owners at the time Vivendi Universal to General Electric, parent of NBC.
Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided gorge carved by the Colorado River in the United States in the state of Arizona. It is largely contained within the Grand Canyon National Park, one of the first national parks in the United States. President Theodore Roosevelt was a major proponent of preservation of the Grand Canyon area, and visited it on numerous occasions to hunt and enjoy the scenery.
The Grand Canyon is 277 miles (446 km) long, ranges in width from 4 to 18 miles (6.4 to 29 km) and attains a depth of over a mile (1.83 km) (6000 feet). Nearly two billion years of the Earth's geological history have been exposed as the Colorado River and its tributaries cut their channels through layer after layer of rock while the Colorado Plateau was uplifted.
Disney World
Walt Disney World Resort is the largest and most visited recreational resort in the world, containing four theme parks, two water parks, 24 themed hotels, and numerous shopping, dining, entertainment and recreation venues. Owned and operated by the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts segment of The Walt Disney Company, it is located southwest of Orlando, Florida. The property is often abbreviated Walt Disney World, Disney World or WDW.
Sawtooth Mountains
The Sawtooth Range is part of the Rocky Mountains, located within a few miles south of Stanley, Idaho, in the Western United States. Much of mountain range is within the Sawtooth Wilderness, part of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. The Sawtooth Wilderness includes parts of four counties: Custer, Boise, Blaine, and Elmore.
The mountains encompass an area of 678 square miles (1,756 km2) and the two highest peaks in the Sawtooths are the 10,751-foot (3,277 m) Thompson Peak and the 10,716-foot (3,266 m) Mount Cramer.
Pyramid Lake
Pyramid Lake is an endorheic salt lake, approximately 188 sq mi (490 km2), in the Great Basin in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Nevada. One of the largest lakes in the United States, it is located in southern Washoe County 40 mi (64 km) northeast of Reno, along the east side of the Virginia Mountains with a surface elevation of about 3,789 ft (1,155 m).