🇺🇸United States

Fifty states the size of a continent — NYC and SF for cities, national parks for nature, the South for music + food, the Pacific Northwest for forests. Pick a region, not the whole country.

Capital

Washington, D.C.

Language

English

Currency

USD

Power

120 V · plug type A, B

Best time to visit

Region-dependent — May–Sep for most national parks; Sep–Oct for NYC + New England fall.

Now in Washington, D.C.

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Weather

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Notable places in United States

New York City

Manhattan icons, Brooklyn brownstones, Broadway, museums, food. 4–5 days minimum.

Los Angeles & California Coast

LA, Pacific Coast Highway, San Francisco, Yosemite.

National Parks SW

Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce, Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley. Fly Las Vegas, road-trip from there.

Florida

Miami Beach, Keys, Everglades, Orlando theme parks.

New Orleans

Jazz, Creole + Cajun food, French Quarter, Mardi Gras in February.

Hawaii

Oahu (Honolulu, Pearl Harbor), Maui (Road to Hana), Big Island (volcanoes), Kauai (Na Pali coast).

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Visa info

United States visa: ESTA (Visa Waiver) for most Western nationalities — apply online before flying, $21, good for 2 years. UK, Canada, EU, Australia, Japan, South Korea, etc. Other nationalities need a B-1/B-2 visitor visa.

Visa rules change frequently. Always confirm with the official embassy or consulate of United States for your specific nationality before booking flights.