The USA is a country of illustrious national parks, charismatic small towns, and iconic open roads, not to mention the ‘Wild West’, the Deep South, and New England’s seascapes. The endless adventures on offer reflect the vast histories and cultures of the USA’s 50 states.
Within the USA’s 50 states lies an astoundingly unique melting pot of cultures, history, landscapes and cuisines. For hundreds of years, travellers have brought their hopes and dreams to this amazing country. No matter what your interest, the USA has something for everybody, from its vast and illustrious national parks to its charming small towns; from sprawling urban jungles to endless highways cutting through desolate deserts. There are countless things to choose from when planning a visit to the staggeringly diverse United States of America.
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WHEN TO VISIT
Crossing various time zones, there is always good weather somewhere in the United States. Summer is the most popular time to visit, but winter offers plenty for the more active looking for snow. Los Angeles weather ranges from 14-25ºC degrees year round with New York averaging from 5-30ºC degrees.
HIGHLIGHTS
NATIONAL PARKS The USA has over 55 national parks offering an abundance of wildlife and spectacular scenery. Yosemite has a pristine alpine environment, Yellowstone is known for its flurry of wildlife but the Grand Canyon is still the most famous.
ICONIC DRIVES There’s no better way to experience the soul-stirring landscapes, quaint towns, desert skies and seaside villages, than whilst driving at your own pace. From the Pacific Coast Highway to the iconic Route 66, there is a drive for everyone.
RANCH LIFE Get a taste of the real ‘Wild West’, known for its horses, hats, history and hospitality. Ranch life offers the opportunity to experience lifestyles and landscapes which appear to have been untouched by the modern world.
NEW ENGLAND New England is the birthplace of America. Take in the green mountain ridges backed by white village spires, quintessential harbours, and historical icons. The region is rich in colonial history, quaint architecture, and delicious seafood chowder.
NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE Few cultures or groups of people have as rich and varied a history as Native Americans filled with struggle, strife and triumph. Today Native American tribes continue to maintain their cultural heritage through painting, carving, sculpting and traditional dress.
If you are looking for adventure and unspoiled wilderness, Alaska is the place for you. With its relaxed lifestyle, astounding glaciers, quaint fishing villages, pristine wilderness and plentiful wildlife, Alaska has it all.
Alaska offer’s many opportunities for the traveller and is an easy and friendly country to visit. Take a big ship, small ship cruise or day trips to visit the many variations of glaciers available, take a rail adventure to Denali National Park to view the wildlife, take a self drive tour through its wilderness and city regions or an escorted coach tour and let someone else do the driving for you. Come and visit Alaska, you’ll never want to leave.
Take a luxury big ship or small ship cruise through the Inside Passage visiting Alaska’s many operating fishing villages keeping an eye out for whales, otters, bald eagles and grizzly bears along the way.
Take a rail tour to Denali National Park and stay at a cedar lodge on the banks of the many winding rivers running through the area. Experience a white water rafting trip which is available for all levels or take a flightseeing tour to Mt McKinley the USA’s largest mountain. You can even take a day tour deep into the park to search for grizzly bears, moose, caribou, wolves and dall mountain sheep or simply take a walk through the many walking tracks throughout the park.
