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Diamond Head State Monument
Diamond Head State Monument is the protected volcanic crater known in Hawaiian as Lēʻahi and Honolulu’s defining summit walk.
- Notable
- Nature site
- Honolulu
Country guide
Up to 1 hour in United States — page 18
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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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
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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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408 45 minDuke Kahanamoku Statue
The Duke Kahanamoku Statue stands beside Waikīkī Beach as a bronze memorial to Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, the Hawaiian Olympic swimmer and surfer who helped popularize surfing around the world.
- Notable
- Historic monument
- Honolulu
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409 1 hourFort DeRussy Beach Park
Fort DeRussy Beach Park is a broad sandy beach on the western edge of Waikīkī in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi.
- Notable
- Nature site
- Honolulu
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410 1 hourFoster Botanical Garden
Foster Botanical Garden is a historic botanical garden located in central Honolulu. It is one of the five sites comprising the Honolulu Botanical Gardens system, which is managed by the City and County of Honolulu.
- Notable
- Nature site
- Honolulu
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411 45 minFremont Street Experience
Fremont Street Experience is a pedestrian entertainment district spanning several blocks of historic Downtown Las Vegas beneath the Viva Vision canopy. It links long-running casinos with live stages, street activity and the SlotZilla zipline.
- Notable
- Historic monument
- Las Vegas
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412 45 minGolden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge is the 2.7-kilometre suspension bridge linking San Francisco with Marin County across the Golden Gate strait. Opened in 1937, its International Orange towers and main span became the city's clearest engineering symbol.
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- Historic monument
- San Francisco
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413 45 minGolden Gate Fortune Cookie Company
Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory
The Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory is a long-running workshop tucked along Ross Alley in San Francisco's Chinatown. It represents a compact, specific destination for visitors interested in the cultural and culinary heritage of one of North America's oldest Chinatowns.
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- Historic monument
- San Francisco
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414 1 hourGrandview Open Space
Grandview Park is a compact elevated open space in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood. The small hilltop park offers visitors panoramic views across the city, extending to the Pacific Ocean and downtown skyline on clear days.
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- Nature site
- San Francisco
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Hobie Island Beach 415 1 hourHobie Island Beach
Hobie Island Beach is a natural coastal site in Miami, distinct from the separately named Hobie Island Beach Park. Its identity is tied to the beach itself and its shoreline setting rather than to a developed visitor complex.
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- Nature site
- Miami
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416 45 minHolona Beach Cove
Halona Beach Cove
Halona Beach Cove is a small, scenic coastal inlet located beneath the Halona Blowhole Lookout on the southeastern shore of Oahu, near Honolulu.
- Notable
- Historic monument
- Honolulu
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417 45 minHudson Yards
Hudson Yards is a neighborhood and real estate development on Manhattan's West Side in New York City. Built over a working rail yard, it represents one of the largest private real estate developments in United States history.
- Notable
- Market
- New York
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418 1 hourKite Hill Open Space
Kite Hill is a small open space in San Francisco's Castro district. It functions as a neighborhood overlook with views toward the downtown skyline.
- Notable
- Nature site
- San Francisco
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419 45 minKorean War Veterans Memorial
The Korean War Veterans Memorial honors American and allied military personnel who served in the Korean War from 1950 to 1953. Located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., this outdoor memorial occupies a triangular site near the Lincoln Memorial.
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- Historic monument
- Washington
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420 45 minLa Brea Tar Pits
The deposits at La Brea preserve evidence from the late Pleistocene, including dire wolves, saber-toothed cats, mammoths, plants and much smaller organisms.
- Notable
- Historic monument
- Los Angeles
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421 1 hourLake Baldwin Park
Lake Baldwin Park is a lakefront public park in Orlando's Baldwin Park neighbourhood. Its distinctive feature is a dog beach on Lake Baldwin, where visitors can bring dogs for water recreation.
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- Nature site
- Orlando
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422 45 minLas Vegas Strip
The Las Vegas Strip is the resort corridor along Las Vegas Boulevard where the city’s largest casinos, theatres, restaurants and themed public interiors form one continuous visitor district.
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- Historic monument
- Las Vegas
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423 45 minLongfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site is a Georgian-style historic house in Cambridge, Massachusetts, across the Charles River from Boston. George Washington used the mansion as his headquarters during the Siege of Boston from 1775 to 1776.
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- Historic monument
- Boston
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424 45 minLos Angeles Plaza Historic District
El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument
El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument is the historic settlement core of Los Angeles, California. It encompasses the area around the original plaza where the city was founded in 1781.
- Notable
- Historic monument
- Los Angeles
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425 1 hourLummus Park
Lummus Park is a beachfront public park along Ocean Drive in Miami Beach. Its sandy shore, palm-lined promenade and open green areas form a long outdoor corridor beside the Atlantic Ocean.
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- Nature site
- Miami
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426 1 hourMakapuu Beach Park
Makapuʻu Beach Park is a beach on Oʻahu’s Windward Coast, backed by sea cliffs and facing the exposed ocean below Makapuʻu Point.
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- Nature site
- Honolulu
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427 45 minMiami Design District
Miami Design District is a purpose-built cultural and commercial quarter north of downtown Miami, where streets, buildings, art, fashion and dining are planned as one visitor experience.
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- Historic monument
- Miami
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428 45 minMiami Riverwalk
Miami Riverwalk is a pedestrian pathway along the Miami River in downtown Miami, Florida. The walkway runs through the central business district, connecting various waterfront developments and providing public access to the river's edge.
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- Historic monument
- Miami
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429 1 hourMontrose Avenue Beach
Montrose Beach
Montrose Beach is a public beach on the North Side of Chicago. It sits along Lake Michigan with adjacent natural areas that serve as bird habitat.
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- Nature site
- Chicago
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430 45 minNational World War II Memorial
World War II Memorial
The National World War II Memorial is a national memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. It commemorates the service and sacrifice of Americans who served in the armed forces and as civilians during World War II.
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- Historic monument
- Washington
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431 20 minOld Post Office Tower
The Old Post Office Tower rises above Pennsylvania Avenue in downtown Washington, D.C. Its Romanesque Revival form belongs to the historic federal building that once served as the city's main post office.
- Notable
- Viewpoint
- 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.