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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...
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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
Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.
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Coral Castle is a limestone sculpture garden in Naranja, unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida. Latvian-American Edward Leedskalnin single-handedly built the structure over nearly three decades, from 1923 until his death in 1951.
LEGOLAND Florida Resort is a theme park in Winter Haven, approximately 45 minutes southwest of downtown Orlando. The resort targets families with children aged two to twelve and centres on the LEGO building toy brand.
The Lincoln Park Conservatory is a historic glasshouse greenhouse located within Lincoln Park on the North Side of Chicago, Illinois.
Shark Reef Aquarium is a separately ticketed aquarium located inside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. Operated by MGM Resorts International, the facility houses marine life exhibits distinct from the main resort corridor.
Valley of Fire State Park is a public recreation and nature preservation area in Nevada, located approximately fifty miles northeast of Las Vegas. Established in 1934, it is Nevada's oldest state park.
The National Atomic Testing Museum in Las Vegas explores the history of nuclear testing at the Nevada Test Site. The museum presents the scientific, military and social dimensions of atomic testing through objects, documents, photographs and interpretive displays.
Coney Island is a seaside amusement district at the southwestern tip of Brooklyn, New York City. It encompasses a public beach, historic boardwalk, and multiple independently operated amusement parks and attractions.
The Prudential Tower is a 52-story skyscraper in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, completed in 1964 as part of the larger Prudential Center complex.
Soldier Field is a historic stadium located on Chicago's lakefront. The venue opened in 1924 and serves as a memorial to American soldiers who have died in wars.
Punchbowl Cemetery
The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, locally called Punchbowl Cemetery, is a United States national cemetery located inside Punchbowl Crater, an extinct volcanic tuff cone above central Honolulu.
The Pinball Hall of Fame is a museum dedicated to pinball machines and related arcade amusements. It operates as a nonprofit institution with proceeds directed toward charitable causes.
The Staten Island Ferry is a public ferry service connecting Manhattan and Staten Island across New York Harbor. It operates as a municipal transit service within the city's transportation network.
Allegiant Stadium is a domed stadium located in Paradise, Nevada, near the Las Vegas Strip.
The Boston Public Library is a public library system serving Boston, Massachusetts. Its central facility includes the historic McKim Building, a Beaux-Arts structure opened in 1895 and designed by architect Charles Follen McKim.
The Byodo-In Temple is a non-denominational Buddhist temple located in the Valley of the Temples Memorial Park on Oahu. It is a scaled replica of the 950-year-old Byodo-In Temple of Equality in Uji, Japan, a United Nations World Heritage Site.
The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art is an art museum located in Winter Park, a city adjacent to Orlando in Central Florida.
Koko Crater Railway Trail
Koko Head is a prominent tuff cone on the southeastern coast of Oahu, Hawaii, near Honolulu. The landform rises above the Pacific shoreline and forms part of the Koko Head District Park area.
Oracle Park is a Major League Baseball stadium located on the San Francisco waterfront in the South Beach neighbourhood. It serves as the home ballpark of the San Francisco Giants.
The Bass is a contemporary art museum located in Miami Beach, Florida. It occupies a distinctive Art Deco building originally constructed in the 1930s as a public library.
The Grove is an outdoor retail and entertainment complex in Los Angeles, California. It operates as a separately managed destination adjacent to the historic Original Farmers Market, with which it shares a location but maintains distinct ownership and management.
Wynn Las Vegas is a luxury resort and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip. The property operates as an independent destination with its own interior environment, distinct from the pedestrian boulevard experience.
Caesars Palace is a landmark resort on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. Opened in 1966, it is recognized for its Roman Empire theme, marble columns, classical statuary, fountains, casino, entertainment spaces, restaurants, shops, pools, and hotel towers.
Dodger Stadium is a Major League Baseball venue located in the Elysian Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. It serves as the home ballpark of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Kaʻiwa Ridge Trail, widely known as the Lanikai Pillbox Trail, is a hiking route on Oahu's windward coast near Kailua. The trail leads to former military observation structures called pillboxes, situated on a ridge above Lanikai.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, adjacent to Boston. Founded in 1861, it is globally recognized for leadership in science, engineering, and technology.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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