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Rockefeller Center
Rockefeller Center is a complex of 19 commercial buildings covering 22 acres between 48th and 51st Streets in Midtown Manhattan.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- New York
Country guide
1 to 2 hours in United States — page 4
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.
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New York
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New York 13,079 places -
Chicago
Photograph · J. Crocker · Attribution
Chicago 7,644 places -
Los Angeles
Photograph · Alek Leckszas · CC BY-SA 4.0
Los Angeles 6,834 places -
Washington
Photograph · Carol M. Highsmith · Public domain
Washington 3,796 places -
Boston
Photograph · Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada · CC BY 2.0
Boston 3,153 places -
San Francisco
Photograph · Lightandtruth · CC BY-SA 4.0
San Francisco 3,542 places -
Honolulu
Photograph · Farragutful · CC BY-SA 4.0
Honolulu 1,865 places -
Las Vegas
Photograph · Ken Lund from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0
Las Vegas 1,236 places -
Miami
Photograph · Marc Averette · CC BY-SA 3.0
Miami 1,102 places -
Orlando
Photograph · Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0
Orlando 1,026 places
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
Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.
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58 1 hr 30 minBrooklyn Museum
The Brooklyn Museum is an art museum located in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. It is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the United States, with a collection spanning numerous cultures and historical periods.
- Must see
- Museum
- New York
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59 1 hr 30 minNational Museum of Natural History
The National Museum of Natural History is a Smithsonian museum on Washington’s National Mall dedicated to understanding the natural world. Its galleries connect human origins, planetary history, biological diversity and the evidence preserved in scientific collections.
- Must see
- Museum
- Washington
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60 2 hoursTidal Basin
The Tidal Basin is a man-made reservoir in Washington, D.C., created in the early twentieth century as part of the Potomac River reclamation project.
- Must see
- Activity
- Washington
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61 2 hoursThe Wharf
The Wharf is a redeveloped waterfront district along the Washington Channel in Southwest Washington, D.C. It represents a major transformation of the city's southwestern waterfront from industrial and maritime uses into a mixed-use destination.
- Must see
- Activity
- Washington
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62 1 hr 30 minSolomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Guggenheim Museum
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is an art museum on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, its distinctive spiral rotunda opened in 1959.
- Must see
- Museum
- New York
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63 1 hr 30 minUSS Constitution
USS Constitution is the United States Navy’s wooden-hulled frigate known as “Old Ironsides,” preserved afloat in Boston’s Charlestown Navy Yard.
- Must see
- Museum
- Boston
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64 2 hoursLittle Italy
Little Italy is a neighborhood in Lower Manhattan, New York City. It was historically known as a large settlement of Italian immigrants and their descendants.
- Must see
- Activity
- New York
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65 1 hr 30 minGriffith Observatory
The observatory opened in 1935 through the bequest of Griffith J. Griffith's gift specified that the observatory should make astronomy accessible rather than exclusive. That principle explains why a public telescope, a planetarium and hands-on interpretation coexist here.
- Must see
- Museum
- Los Angeles
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66 2 hoursWall Street
Wall Street is a famous thoroughfare in Lower Manhattan, New York City. It runs from Broadway to South Street along the East River. The street gained prominence as the center of American finance and remains synonymous with the financial industry.
- Must see
- Activity
- New York
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67 1 hr 30 minField Museum of Natural History
Field Museum
Field Museum is Chicago's major natural-history museum, developed from World's Columbian Exposition collections. Its visitor experience is defined by Stanley Field Hall, Máximo, SUE, dinosaurs, evolving life, ancient Americas, Egypt, gems, and cultural collections.
- Must see
- Museum
- Chicago
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68 1 hr 30 minʻIolani Palace
ʻIolani Palace is the former royal residence of Hawaiʻi’s monarchy and a central landmark of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
- Must see
- Museum
- Honolulu
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69 1 hr 30 minNational Gallery of Art
The National Gallery of Art is a United States national art museum with a distinctly divided physical identity: the classical West Building, the modern East Building, and the outdoor Sculpture Garden.
- Must see
- Museum
- Washington
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70 1 hr 30 minMetropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a major art museum located in New York City. It occupies a prominent position on the eastern edge of Central Park along Fifth Avenue.
- Must see
- Museum
- New York
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71 1 hr 30 minIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is a Venetian-style palace museum created from one founder’s intensely personal vision.
- Must see
- Museum
- Boston
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72 1 hr 30 minThe Morgan Library & Museum
The Morgan Library & Museum is a cultural institution in New York City centered on the personal library of financier Pierpont Morgan.
- Must see
- Museum
- New York
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73 1 hr 30 minMuseum of Fine Arts Boston
Museum of Fine Arts
Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts is a major encyclopaedic museum whose collections range from ancient objects and paintings to decorative arts, textiles, photography, and contemporary work.
- Must see
- Museum
- Boston
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74 1 hr 30 minKenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is a hands-on science museum in Hyde Park's former Palace of Fine Arts. Its visitor experience is defined by U-505, the coal mine, Science Storms, transport halls, genetics, farming, and the model railway.
- Must see
- Museum
- Chicago
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75 1 hr 30 minMuseum of Modern Art
MoMA
The Museum of Modern Art, known locally as MoMA, is a major art museum in New York City.
- Must see
- Museum
- New York
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76 1 hr 30 minArt Institute of Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago is an encyclopedic art museum beside Grant Park, with historic galleries and the Modern Wing.
- Must see
- Museum
- Chicago
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77 1 hr 30 minJ. Paul Getty Museum
The J. Paul Getty Museum
The J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center is an art museum on a hilltop campus in Los Angeles. The official Getty visitor material describes galleries, architecture, gardens and changing exhibitions as parts of one visit.
- Must see
- Museum
- Los Angeles
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78 1 hr 30 minFreer Gallery of Art
The Freer Gallery of Art is a Smithsonian museum devoted to Asian art and the work of American artist James McNeill Whistler. It forms part of the National Museum of Asian Art beside the Arthur M.
- Must see
- Museum
- Washington
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79 1 hr 30 minNatural History Museum of Los Angeles County
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is the flagship natural-history museum of Los Angeles County. It is located in Exposition Park, near the University of Southern California campus.
- Must see
- Museum
- Los Angeles
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80 1 hr 30 minNational Air and Space Museum
The National Air and Space Museum is a Smithsonian institution on Washington’s National Mall devoted to the history and technology of flight.
- Must see
- Museum
- Washington
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81 1 hr 30 minUnited States Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum is a national institution in Washington, DC devoted to documenting the Holocaust and preserving its human meaning through evidence, testimony and remembrance.
- Must see
- Museum
- Washington
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.