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Nature sites in United States — page 2

At 9,833,520 km² the United States has the fourth-largest land area in the world, and its 50 states and federal district span enough longitude that the ordinary...

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Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

At 9,833,520 km² the United States has the fourth-largest land area in the world, and its 50 states and federal district span enough longitude that the ordinary clock runs from UTC−4 to UTC−10, with the territories reaching −12, +10 and +11. The 2025 population estimate is 341,784,857. Washington, D.C. is the capital and New York the largest city, but neither stands in for the rest of it. Distance is the planning problem here, not choice: a trip works far better as one region covered properly than as anything resembling a national tour.

Checked 2026-08-25

Cities

Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.

Practical information

Language spoken
English is the principal language; no federal official language
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+1
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
United States dollar (USD)
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
911
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type A and B · 120 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Not recorded
Water quality is regulated locally; check the current notice for the destination

Top things to see

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Historic sites 167 Museums 191 Places of worship 33 Nature sites 175 Viewpoints 18 Food and drink 1 Markets and shopping 20 Entertainment 21 Nightlife 3 Family attractions 16 Art and culture 55 Activities 46

Typical visit duration

Up to 1 hour 172 1 to 2 hours 2 Half a day or more 1

Interests

History 0 Art 0 Museums 0 Nature 3 Sea and beach 3 Viewpoints 0
  1. Boston Common Boston Common
    26 1 hour

    Boston Common

    Boston Common is a nearly 50-acre public park in the centre of Boston, established in 1634 and managed by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Boston
  2. Madison Square and Madison Square Park Madison Square and Madison Square Park
    27 1 hour

    Madison Square and Madison Square Park

    Madison Square Park

    Madison Square Park is a public park in the Flatiron District of Manhattan, New York City. The park occupies approximately 6.2 acres at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Broadway at 23rd Street.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • New York
  3. Millennium Park Millennium Park
    28 1 hour

    Millennium Park

    Millennium Park is a civic park built over rail infrastructure at the northwest corner of Grant Park. Its visitor experience is defined by Cloud Gate, Crown Fountain, Lurie Garden, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Great Lawn, and BP Bridge.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Chicago
  4. High Line High Line
    29 1 hour

    High Line

    The High Line

    The High Line is a public park built on a historic freight rail line elevated above the streets on Manhattan's West Side. It runs from Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District to West 34th Street, between 10th and 12th Avenues.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • New York
  5. West Potomac Park West Potomac Park
    30 1 hour

    West Potomac Park

    West Potomac Park is a large public park in Washington, D.C., situated along the Potomac River. It forms part of the broader National Mall and Memorial Parks area.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Washington, D.C.
  6. Theodore Roosevelt Island Theodore Roosevelt Island
    31 1 hour

    Theodore Roosevelt Island

    Theodore Roosevelt Island is a wooded island memorial in the Potomac River, accessible by footbridge from Virginia. It honors the twenty-sixth President of the United States, known for conservation and progressive reform.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Washington, D.C.
  7. Waikiki Beach Waikiki Beach
    32 1 hour

    Waikiki Beach

    Waikīkī Beach

    Waikīkī Beach is Honolulu’s best-known urban beach and the seafront focus of Waikīkī. The visit matters for the relationship between the beach, the resort district, and the volcanic profile of Lēʻahi.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Honolulu
  8. Arnold Arboretum Arnold Arboretum
    33 1 hour

    Arnold Arboretum

    Arnold Arboretum is a botanical research institution and public park in Boston, Massachusetts. Established in 1872, it serves as Harvard University's living collection of woody plants.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Boston
  9. Flushing Meadows–Corona Park Flushing Meadows–Corona Park
    34 1 hour

    Flushing Meadows–Corona Park

    Flushing Meadows-Corona Park

    Flushing Meadows-Corona Park is a large public park in the northern part of Queens, New York City. It was created for the 1939 New York World's Fair and later hosted the 1964 World's Fair.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • New York
  10. United States National Arboretum United States National Arboretum
    35 1 hour

    United States National Arboretum

    U.S. National Arboretum

    The United States National Arboretum is a large federal botanical research institution in Washington, D.C. Established by Congress in 1927, it operates under the U.S.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Washington, D.C.
  11. The Battery The Battery
    36 1 hour

    The Battery

    Battery Park

    The Battery, historically known as Battery Park, is a public park located at the southern tip of Manhattan in New York City. It occupies the site of historic fortifications that once protected the harbor.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • New York
  12. Fort Tryon Park Fort Tryon Park
    37 1 hour

    Fort Tryon Park

    Fort Tryon Park is a public park in Upper Manhattan, set on elevated ground above the Hudson River and the New Jersey Palisades. Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted Jr.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • New York
  13. President's Park President's Park
    38 1 hour

    President's Park

    The White House and President's Park

    President's Park is a National Park Service landscape in Washington, D.C. encompassing the White House grounds and adjacent public spaces.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Washington, D.C.
  14. Washington Square Park Washington Square Park
    39 1 hour

    Washington Square Park

    Washington Square Park is a public park in Greenwich Village, Manhattan. It occupies approximately 9.75 acres and is defined by its iconic Washington Square Arch at the northern edge.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • New York
  15. Gramercy Park Gramercy Park
    40 1 hour

    Gramercy Park

    Gramercy Park is a private, fenced green space in Manhattan’s Gramercy neighborhood. Established in 1831, it is surrounded by historic townhouses and apartment buildings.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • New York
  16. Waimanalo Beach Waimanalo Beach
    41 1 hour

    Waimanalo Beach

    Waimānalo Beach is a long sandy shoreline on Oahu’s Windward Coast, set beneath the Koʻolau mountain range. Its broad coastal setting feels quieter and less urban than Waikiki, with residential communities inland and open views across the ocean.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Honolulu
  17. Rock Creek Park Rock Creek Park
    42 1 hour

    Rock Creek Park

    Rock Creek Park is a large urban national park in Washington, D.C. Established in 1890, it is one of the oldest federally managed parks in the United States.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Washington, D.C.
  18. Springs Preserve Springs Preserve
    43 1 hour

    Springs Preserve

    Las Vegas Springs Preserve

    Las Vegas Springs Preserve is a cultural and natural-history campus built around the water source that supported Indigenous presence, early settlement and the growth of Las Vegas.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Las Vegas
  19. East Potomac Park East Potomac Park
    44 1 hour

    East Potomac Park

    East Potomac Park is a peninsula park in Washington, D.C., extending into the Potomac River south of the Tidal Basin and the National Mall. Water surrounds several sides of the park, giving the landscape a distinctly open waterfront character.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Washington, D.C.
  20. Fort Mason Fort Mason
    45 1 hour

    Fort Mason

    Fort Mason is a former United States Army post located in San Francisco, California. The National Park Service now manages the site as part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • San Francisco
  21. Lincoln Park Lincoln Park
    46 1 hour

    Lincoln Park

    Lincoln Park is a public green space on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. It is one of the city's oldest parks and carries the name of President Abraham Lincoln.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Washington, D.C.
  22. Little Island @Pier55 Little Island @Pier55
    47 1 hour

    Little Island @Pier55

    Little Island

    Little Island at Pier 55 is an artificial island park in the Hudson River, connected to Manhattan's West Side. The structure sits on tulip-shaped concrete pilings rising from the water, creating an elevated landscape above the river.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • New York
  23. Roosevelt Island Tramway Roosevelt Island Tramway
    48 1 hour

    Roosevelt Island Tramway

    The Roosevelt Island Tramway is an aerial tramway in New York City. It spans the East River, connecting Roosevelt Island to Manhattan. The system operates as a public transit option alongside the subway.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • New York
  24. Brooklyn Botanic Garden Brooklyn Botanic Garden
    49 1 hour

    Brooklyn Botanic Garden

    Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a botanical garden located in the borough of Brooklyn, New York City. It occupies land within Prospect Park's vicinity and serves as a cultural and educational institution focused on horticulture, conservation, and environmental education.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • New York
  25. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
    50 1 hour

    Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

    The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is a national memorial honoring the civil rights leader, situated on the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. It features a large granite statue of Dr.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Washington, D.C.
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Common questions

How long should a first trip to United States be?

Ten to fourteen days should focus on one US region: New York, Washington, and Boston work together by rail, while San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas form a different trip. Miami, Orlando, and Honolulu each require separate travel time and should not be appended casually.

What entry documents are needed for United States?

US admission depends on passport, visa status, and eligibility for the Visa Waiver Program and ESTA. Confirm both the Department of State visa guidance and Customs and Border Protection requirements for the actual route.

What is the best way to travel around United States?

Domestic flights are often necessary between US regions, while Amtrak is strongest on the Northeast Corridor. A car is unnecessary in New York or Washington but can be useful in Los Angeles and beyond compact city centres.

When is a practical time to visit United States?

April to May and September to October are broad shoulder-season references, not a national weather forecast. Florida heat, western wildfire conditions, hurricane exposure, and Hawaii's trans-Pacific logistics require destination-specific checks.

What money and payment basics apply in United States?

The United States uses the US dollar (USD). Card use is widespread, but taxes, deposits, and gratuities can make the final amount differ from the displayed base price; keep a second payment method for holds or terminal failures.

What practical safety details should I save for United States?

Dial 911 for police, fire, or medical emergencies in the United States. Type A and B sockets use 120 V; national tap-water safety is not recorded here, so consult the local utility or accommodation.