The USA

The great American experience is about so many things: bluegrass and beaches, snow-covered peaks and redwood forests, restaurant-loving cities and big open skies, and that's just for starters.

Visitors at Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, USA.

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The USA travel tips from Lonely Planet experts

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Best Things to Do

If you’re looking to visit the top attractions for couples, solo travelers and families in Durham, North Carolina, start with these 12 places.

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Best Time to Visit

Choose the best time for your visit to the US with this guide to events, seasons and crowds through the year.

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Things to Know

Find essential travel tips on visas, airport security, planning an itinerary, etiquette and safety before you take off for the USA.

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Transportation

Plan your travels across the USA with this guide to everything from car hire and bus services to cycle routes and domestic flights.

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Best Neighborhoods

Few LGBTQ+ travelers can resist making a beeline to the local gayborhood. Here's our pick of the best in the US for Pride 2026.

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Best Road Trips

Road-tripping across the US is one of the most iconically American things you can do. Here are 10 of the best ways to do it.

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Money and Costs

From North Carolina to Florida, experience the best of the southeast corner of the US on this wallet-friendly road trip.

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Traveling with Kids

Here are our top picks for family-friendly trips in some of America’s most treasured national parks

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Best Places to Visit

Cities in the US come in all shapes and sizes. Narrow down your travels with our guide to the best.

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5 Shops

Independent shops in this mountain town spotlight its outdoorsy, Western and artsy vibes. Here are five of our favorite ones.

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Accessibility

With sights and infrastructure that consider mobility, visual, and hearing needs, Hawaii has worked hard to be accessible to all travelers.

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LGBTIQ+ Travel

For Pride month – or any month – these six sites crucial to LGBTQ+ history in the USA will inspire and inform.

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